Merrimack Valley Learning Center
26 Washington Street • Penacook, NH 03303 • Phone Number (603)-753-0199
We offer:
MVSD 20 credit/diploma
HiSET prep
Access to jobs coordinator for job experience
Staff trained in Trauma Sensitivity
Small group challenges/team building activities
Daily student relationship building
Personal goal setting
Monthly/bimonthly community service opportunities
Daily staff review of student progress
Counselor is a certified trauma specialist, RENEW facilitator and trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Staff at Merrimack Valley Learning Center
Melissa Jones: English/Special Education Teacher
Email Mrs. Jones at mejones@mvsdpride.org
Nicholas Sica: Social Studies/History Teacher
Email Mr. Sica at nsica@mvsdpride.org
Jen Timmons: Science Teacher
Email Ms. Timmons jtimmons@mvsdpride.org
Jennifer Woodward: Paraprofessional
Diane Berman: Paraprofessional
Daryl Wells: Program Counselor
Email Mrs. Wells at dwells@mvsdpride.org
Rachel Porath: Paraprofessional
Kellie Haywood-Minery: School Nurse
Email: Nurse Kellie at khminery@mvsdpride.org
Gayle Sweeney: Administrative Assistant
Email Mrs. Sweeney at gsweeney@mvsdpride.org
"I have been here for almost 21 years, so I guess that means I like it here! I have watched our program grow from the ground up and I am very proud of what we have become." -MVLC Teacher
"The MVLC is a great school. One of its best features is the small class sizes. These small classes allow students more individual attention and custom pacing for learning." -MVLC Teacher
"I love that our small setting gives us the opportunity to really get to know each of our students and their needs." -MVLC Teacher
"There's Fun Things To Do" -Student
"I Think Its A Great Place The Teachers Are Like Family To Me" -Student
"You'll Get Used To The Feel" -Student
"For once in my life, I actually enjoy school and feel like I belong at this school. They help and listen when you need someone. They truly want you to succeed at life." -Student
"I enjoy MVLC because it is like a second home to me. The staff are very understanding and loving. MVLC offers a learning opportunity that I never felt I had before." -Student