Contact Us

Our Coaches

List of 22 members.

Jeff Beauregard

Alpine Coach - Head U16 Men and Women

207-237-4484
Ron Bonnevie

Alpine Coach- U14/Alpine Weekend Program Director

207-491-7134
Sean Chatellard

Alpine Program Director - Head U19 Mens

207-237-4486
Tristan Clegg

Coach - Co-Head of Snowboard Cross

801-597-2532
Chip Cochrane

Alpine Coach
Shelby Downing

High Performance Director

207-237-4353
Jesse Duncan

Freeride Head Coach

207-491-7364
Goldy Goldschmidt

Snowboard Elite Coach

207-237-4495
Todd Johnson

Snowboard/Ski Cross Program Director/Dorm Parent

207-333-1453
Matt Jones

Alpine Coach - U19 Men and Women
Keegan Kilbride 14

Head Freeski Coach

207-347-9998
Jesse Lowell 14

Assistant Moguls Coach

207-653-4378
Owen McAndrew

Backcountry Assistant Coach

914-346-0694
Freddy McCarthy 12

Coach - Co-Head of Snowboard Cross

207-653-8476
Nate McKenzie

Freestyle Program Director / Mogul Coach

207-237-4497
Patrick O'Rourke 17

Ski Cross Coach

603-868-5706
Mike Phelan

Ski Cross Coach

401-787-0683
Travis Plass

Alpine Coach - Head U19 Women

207-237-4493
Patrick Scanlan

Backcountry Program Director

207-237-4488
Sean Sullivan 16

Alpine Coach - U16

631-871-2766
Jon Wagner

Alpine Coach - U14

508-274-9713
Tristy Wolfe

Athletic Trainer/MS Science Teacher/Peer Mentor Advisor

207-237-4494

Our Teachers

List of 17 members.

Kristen Davis

Teacher - Humanities

207-237-4502

Bio
Kristen holds a BS in Psychology and an MA in Literature from Old Dominion University as well as a PhD in English from West Virginia University. She has taught writing, literature, and interdisciplinary courses since 2004, most recently at the University of Maine, Orono. A native Mainer, she is excited to reside near the mountain she skied and hiked in her youth. Outside of class, she especially enjoys hiking, snowshoeing, kayaking, nature photography, dogs, and spending time with family.
Beth Hamblet

Teacher - French / Dorm Parent

207-237-4506

Bio
Beth holds a BA in French from the University of Georgia and has pursued graduate studies at Plymouth State University. Beth's son, Chad, graduated from CVA in 2018 and her younger son, Adam, is a member of CVA’s Class of 2024. Beth lives in Murfey Hall as a dorm parent with her dog, Soelden. Beth enjoys skiing and during the summer she returns to her native New Hampshire where she teaches young children to swim.
Indy Jones

Teacher - Math/Registrar/ Golf coach

207-237-4476
Dave Koenig

Dean of Students / IT Director / Teacher - Math

207-237-4451

Bio
Dave teaches Pre-Calculus and Calculus and is the Director of Technology. Dave is also the Dean of Students. Graduating from the University of Idaho, Dave earned a BS Degree in Geology in 1999 and joined CVA in 2000. Outside of class, Dave enjoys telemark skiing, biking, and time with family.
Shelley Koenig

Student Planning Director /Teacher - Science

207-237-4454
Karen Lanoue-Egan

Dir of Academics /Teacher - Science

207-237-4480

Bio
Karen graduated from the University of Vermont with a BS in Zoology and then earned a Master’s Degree in Biology from Utah State University. She teaches Biology I, Honors Biology II, and Physics and is the Director of Academic Programs. In 2010 Karen was nominated for the Williams College Olmstead Prize for Excellence in Teaching. Karen is an avid skier, mountain biker, and equestrian. She is very pleased that her son is now attending CVA.
Sierra Leavitt 11

Teacher-Humanities and Science

207-237-4482

Bio
Sierra teaches World Cultures, Physical Science, and 7th grade Humanities. Sierra graduated from Colby College with a degree in English, while participating on Colby’s alpine ski team after attending CVA through high school as a member of the alpine program. Before returning to CVA, Sierra was coaching ski racing in Big Sky, Montana and during the summer works as a whitewater raft guide for Adventure Bound in The Forks, Maine. As an alum, Sierra is excited to be part of the Sugarloaf community and enjoy all of the recreational opportunities that Carrabassett Valley has to offer.
Kristin Littlefield

Academic Success Program Director
Ainsley McClachrie

Teacher - English, Psychology / Dorm Parent

207-237-4472

Bio
Ainsley holds a BA with concentrations in Literature and Secondary Education from Bennington College. She teaches English and Psychology and is a dorm parent at CVA. Ainsley enjoys all types of outdoor recreation, but her first love, hiking, is what first brought her to Carrabassett Valley by way of the Appalachian Trail.
Lucas Milliken

Teacher - History, English

207-237-4483

Bio
Lucas graduated from Bates College, where he majored in Anthropology and minored in History. He is in the process of earning a Masters of Education in Literacy from the University of Maine. He teaches English II, US History, and Contemporary History. Lucas enjoys nordic skiing, snowboarding, camping, mountain biking, trail running, windsurfing, and fly fishing.
Jessie Scannell

Teacher - Math/Science
Karin Schott

Tutor
Jennifer Simmons

Spanish Teacher/Dorm Parent

207-237-4491

Bio
Jennifer holds a B.A in Spanish from the University of Maine at Orono with continuing education credits in both Spanish and German. She is state certified in Spanish and brings nine years of teaching experience to CVA. After her most recent position at Shead High School in Eastport, ME Jennifer is looking forward to joining the team at Carrabassett Valley Academy.
Steve Sitz

Director of Finance / Teacher - Business

207-237-4460

Bio
Steve teaches a class in business math and personal finance. He holds a BA in Economics from Ohio Wesleyan University with an emphasis on Accounting. He has worked as a business analyst with Dun & Bradstreet, managed many service companies, and co-founded Jungle Run Productions which he ran for nine years. Steve has also been employed as a raft guide - nationally and internationally, run a rock ‘n’ roll bar, worked as a ski host in Jackson Hole, and taught rafting guide schools in California, Costa Rica, Indonesia, and Maine. Since coming to CVA in January, 2004, he has worked as a teacher, IT manager, and as Director of Finance since 2011.
Jenny Wiltse-McClure

College Counselor

207-237-4479

Bio
Jenny teaches Environmental Science, Algebra I, PreAlgebra, team-teaches Physics, and is also the College Counselor. Jenny is a graduate of the University of Maine, Orono with a degree in Aquaculture and Fisheries Science, as well as continuing education credits through Montana State University in education, curriculum development, astronomy, environmental chemistry, and meteorology. Jenny brings her 10 years of experience in public school science education to CVA, having taught at Madison Area Memorial High School and Stearns High School in Millinocket, Maine. Jenny is a long-time Carrabassett Valley resident and grew up skiing at Sugarloaf.
Tristy Wolfe

Athletic Trainer/MS Science Teacher/Peer Mentor Advisor

207-237-4494

Bio
Science Teacher and Athletic Trainer. Tristy earned her Bachelor's degree from Plymouth State University in Athletic Training and Fitness and Rehabilitation with a minor in Health. She holds a Master's degree in Holistic Health Studies from Georgian Court University and has two years of teaching experience.
Waylon Wolfe

Teacher - Art

207-237-4467

Bio
Waylon teaches Intro to Art, Studio Art I & II, Middle School Art, Photography I & II, Videography, and Tool Making. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Plymouth State University and has over 10 years of experience as a professional artist. Waylon lives on campus with his wife and two children and enjoys hiking, backpacking, camping, snowboarding and taking photographs.

Our Staff

List of 17 members.

Brenna Clegg

Dorm Parent
Jon Downing

Director of Facilities

207-237-4452
Rich Dzvileski

Food Service

207-237-4487
Jim Fargo

Food Service
Melissa Fogg

Dir. of Annual Giving & Alumni Affairs /Dorm Parent

207-237-4505
Dave Foley

Maintenance/Custodial

207-237-4452
Venise Fournier

Auxiliary Programs Coordinator

207-237-4459
Ellen Kiser

Food Service Director

207-237-4487
Sarah Krizo

Director of Marketing and Communications

207-237-4457
Gary Lachance

Custodial & Maintenance
Amy Martin

School Nurse / Sign Out Permissions/Attendance

207-237-4489
Casey McMullen

Dorm Parent
Mel Meldrum

Food Service

207-237-4487
Janis Meyer

Business Office

207-237-4473
Cathy Roy
Kelly Welch

Food Service
Erin Whipple

Director of Enrollment / Cell: 207-671-8976

207-237-4466

Contact Us

Address, Phone, Email, Directions

Our Coaches

List of 22 members.

Jeff Beauregard

Ron Bonnevie

Sean Chatellard

Tristan Clegg

Chip Cochrane

Shelby Downing

Jesse Duncan

Goldy Goldschmidt

Todd Johnson

Matt Jones

Keegan Kilbride 14

Jesse Lowell 14

Owen McAndrew

Freddy McCarthy 12

Nate McKenzie

Patrick O'Rourke 17

Mike Phelan

Travis Plass

Patrick Scanlan

Sean Sullivan 16

Jon Wagner

Tristy Wolfe

Our Teachers

List of 17 members.

Kristen Davis

Beth Hamblet

Indy Jones

Dave Koenig

Shelley Koenig

Karen Lanoue-Egan

Sierra Leavitt 11

Kristin Littlefield

Ainsley McClachrie

Lucas Milliken

Jessie Scannell

Karin Schott

Jennifer Simmons

Steve Sitz

Jenny Wiltse-McClure

Tristy Wolfe

Waylon Wolfe

Our Staff

List of 17 members.

Brenna Clegg

Jon Downing

Rich Dzvileski

Jim Fargo

Melissa Fogg

Dave Foley

Venise Fournier

Ellen Kiser

Sarah Krizo

Gary Lachance

Amy Martin

Casey McMullen

Mel Meldrum

Janis Meyer

Cathy Roy

Kelly Welch

Erin Whipple

Carrabassett Valley Academy