Board of Directors

The members of UVEI’s board have diverse backgrounds in education, business and law.  They share a commitment to education and to UVEI’s mission, the development and support of great teachers and school leaders.

Jackie Richter-Menge, Chair

Member, Arctic Research Commission and Editor, Arctic Report Card

Michael Harris, Vice Chair

Former Superintendent, SAU 76 (Lyme, NH) and Superintendent, Rivendell Interstate School District (retired)

Joan Holcombe, Secretary

Former Principal, Westshire Elementary School (retired)

John Ziegler, Treasurer

Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer, Mascoma Savings Bank

Tom DeBalsi

Superintendent of Schools, Hartford

Jacqueline Allen

Business Consultant and Former Educator

Wayne Gersen

Education Consultant; Former Superintendent of Schools, SAU 70 (Hanover/Norwich)

Jennifer Thompson

Alumna, UVEI Class of 2009 and Teacher, Unity Elementary School

John (Jed) E. Williamson

Former President, Sterling College (retired)

Kristin M. Wilson

Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, Fall Mountain Regional School District

Board Emeriti

Barbara Ragle Barnes
Carolyn M. Clinton

Peter Coburn
Cornelius C. Rose