Name: Ms. Marinelli

Title: Assistant Principal

Why Oakmont?: What brought me to Oakmont was the opportunity to be part of a school community that cares about its students and staff. I wanted to be somewhere I could grow as a leader, support great teaching and learning, and help create a school environment where everyone feels seen and supported. 

Where did you attend college, and what did you major in?: I went to Fitchburg State University. I originally majored in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology. Since then, I’ve earned a Master’s in Teaching English and another Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Management.

Fun fact: A fun fact about me is that after college, I started playing ball hockey and absolutely fell in love with the sport. I’ve been honored to represent the United States in multiple tournaments, and right now, I am training for an upcoming tournament in Slovakia!

Name:  Mr. Ed Logiudice

Title:  Math Teacher (actually Math Department Chair as well)

Why Oakmont?:  At this point in my career, I wanted to challenge myself.  I wanted to see if I could replicate the success in my career in a new location.  

Where did you attend college, and what did you major in?: UMASS Lowell. I studied Mathematics and Economics for my undergraduate degree. I then studied Secondary Education with a focus on Mathematics for my graduate program.  

Fun fact: One summer day, I was at my local gym. I looked around and noticed a familiar figure using the bench press machine. It was John Cena. We just happened to leave at the same time, and I held the door open for him.  We had a short conversation and went our separate ways.

Name: Mr. Colton Bosselait

Title: Math Teacher

Why Oakmont?: I loved the school and formed great relationships with my teachers when I came through as a student

Where did you attend college, and what did you major in?: I attended Bates College, majored in physics, and minored in mathematics

Fun fact: During the COVID pandemic, I learned to play cornhole with my non-dominant hand.

Names: Mrs. Lee-Ann Kepner

Title: Long-term French sub

Why Oakmont?: So I can be near my kids.

Where did you attend college, and what did you major in?: UMASS Amherst and Université de Rouen, France / Major: French and Francophone Studies. 

Fun fact: My family and I have a 500-acre farm in North Central Pennsylvania where we raise beef cattle, grow corn, and have a big garden!

Name:  Mr. Jon Sweeney

Title: Special Education Teacher

Why Oakmont?:  I loved the family atmosphere when interviewing, as well as the cohesiveness of the staff.  

Where did you attend college, and what did you major in?: I attended college at Southern Connecticut State University and Fitchburg State College with a major in Clinical Exercise Physiology and Special Education. 

Fun fact: I live in Townsend with my wife, Kim, and two children, Jonny and Sarina. 

Name: Mr. Danny Costigan

Title: Business Teacher

Why Oakmont?: Oakmont strives to provide endless activities and opportunities to students and is accommodating to all students and staff.

Where did you attend college, and what did you major in?: Union College in Schenectady, NY, and I majored in History.

Fun fact: I have 2 children, Charlie (almost 3) and Finn (8 months)

Name: Ms. Jillian Murphy

Title: Special Education Teacher

Why Oakmont?: I love the community and had heard amazing things about the school system. It was also an opportunity to move to a high school after working in middle school for a few years. 

Where did you attend college, and what did you major in?: I attended Fitchburg State College. I originally majored in elementary education. I changed my major to special education when I returned for my master’s, and at that time, decided I wanted to work with middle to high school age students. 

Fun fact: I used to be an E.M.T. and a firefighter, and I  believed that would be my future until we did an event in a school. That was when I decided I wanted to be a teacher!

Name: Gavin Thomasset

Title: Youth Wellness Coach

Why Oakmont?: I was placed here; I did not have much of a choice, but I am really happy I ended up at Oakmont! The Staff and students are very friendly and kind. I also like the area where the school is, and I am used to traveling this way, since it was the same route I took to college. I really lucked out!

Where did you attend college, and what did you major in?:  Keene State College, Legal Studies and Criminal Justice Major 

Fun fact: My Favorite TV show is The Wire.