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Kaitlin Quinn-Stearns

Kaitlin Quinn-Stearns

Director of Admissions & Retention

AP Capstone Instructor

An Introduction

Kaitlin Quinn-Stearns grew up in New Hampshire and began teaching in 2007 in Massachusetts. Throughout her career, Kaitlin has focused on best teaching practices, relevant curriculum development, and igniting a passion for learning in her students. She has made it her goal to create student centered classrooms that focus on student interest, inquiry, research, literacy and critical thinking. When not in the classroom or focusing on her administrative roles at 2nd Nature Academy, Kaitlin spends her time with her husband and three young children, teaching yoga classes, working out, or curling up with a good book.

Education

Rivier University, Nashua, NH

Master of Arts, Teaching History

Focus on Curriculum Design and Instruction


Bachelor of Arts, Social Studies Education, 5-12


Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

Pursuing Post-Graduate Certificate, School Management and Leadership

Work Experience

2022-Present

  • Director of Admissions & Administration at Nature’s Pathways at 2nd Nature Academy and 2nd Nature Academy Elementary, Middle, & High School

  • AP Research teacher at 2nd Nature Academy High School 

2019-2022

  • Deputy Head of School at 2nd Nature Academy Elementary, Middle, & High School

  • AP Seminar teacher at 2nd Nature Academy High School

2018-2022

  • Director of Curriculum Design at Nature’s Pathways at 2nd Nature Academy and 2nd Nature Academy Elementary, Middle, & High School

  • Middle and High School Humanities teacher at 2nd Nature Academy Elementary, Middle, & High School

2015-2017

  • History teacher (grades 9-12) and Teacher Leader at Murdock High School (Winchendon, MA)

2012-2015

  • History teacher (grades 9-12) at North Middlesex Regional High School (Townsend, MA)

2007-2012

  • History teacher (grades 9-12) at Lunenburg High School (Lunenburg, MA)

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MISSION

2nd Nature Academy (SNA) is a student-centered educational community that fosters inquiry, exploration, experience, and achievement. We develop well-rounded and independent critical thinkers who are able to create, communicate, collaborate, and conquer challenges, in order to contribute fully to society.

2nd Nature Academy (SNA)

10 Groton Rd

Nashua, NH 03062

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