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:
Admissions Director at SNA
Personalized College & Career Mapping (PCCM) Advisor at SNA High School
AP Capstone teacher at SNA High School
2019-2022: Deputy Head of School at SNA
2018-2022:
Director of Curriculum Design at SNA
Middle and High School Humanities teacher at SNA
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)


