Evaluators

New Hampshire homeschoolers speak with students in Russia via computerNew Hampshire homeschoolers speak with students in Russia via computerSome of the evaluators listed here were suggested by homeschooling families; others have submitted their own names to the NHHC. If you decide to use an independent evaluator, contact him/her as early as possible in the year to find out how he/she plans to evaluate your child, what information/documentation you will need to provide, how much the evaluation will cost, etc. Also, it is up to the parent to verify the evaluator's credentials -- be certain the evaluator's certification (if required) is current. For a list of states with reciprocal teacher certification with New Hampshire go to http://www.education.nh.gov/certification/documents/interstate_contract.pdf.

It's your responsibility to determine if you and the evaluator are able to work together and share a similar educational philosophy. For example, if your evaluator is only comfortable with home education programs that follow a structured curriculum, and you prefer a more relaxed, hands-on approach, you'll want to find this out sooner rather than later.

We have posted information about compiling the Homeschool Portfolio and a form that an evaluator can fill in and submit to you, if they so choose. There is also a cover letter for parents to send with the teacher's portfolio evaluation to the participating agency. These are simply suggestions, and not necessities. Please use your own judgment.

Note: The NHHC does not endorse or promote the views of any individual, group, or organization whose name or contact information is included on this web site. All reference to services provided by or resources available through any individual, group, or organization on this web site is included solely for information purposes. The NHHC reserves the right to remove the name and contact information of any individual, group, or organization with or without cause and without prior notice.

Auburn

Karen Bode, 25 Lantern Lane, Auburn, NH 03032, 626-9542
Certified Elementary and Special Education teacher.
1st-8th grade $40 per evaluation, 9th-12th grade $50 per evaluation
Teach homeschool Spanish Junior High course and Spanish 1-3 High School courses at my home. Please write if interested.

Bedford

Kathy Anibal, 37 Greeley Hill Rd, Bedford, NH 03110, 471-9280

Bow

Tim Neville, 225-7432

Jeanette Whaland, 224-2165

Bristol

Brant Hadzima, bhadzima@newfound.k12.nh.us, 603-744-6006. Dean of Students and Academic Coordinator at Newfound Regional High School is a certified teacher (Spanish) with over 5 years experience reviewing portfolios of students at all grade levels. Evaluations take place in Bristol at Newfound Regional High School after school hours. $75 per portfolio.

Candia

Sonia McDaniel, 379 Brown Road, Candia, NH 03034, 587-0003, soniamcdaniel@comcast.net. 10 years of experience in working with children of all ages levels and abilities. Certified in Elementary Education, Special Education, Learning Disabilities Specialist, Reading Specialist. I currently have an in-home based tutoring service. Specializing in children who have challenges in reading, writing, reading comprehension, fluency, and spelling. Tutoring $40/an hour, Evaluations $40/hour.

Claremont

Patricia Jones, 24 Opera House Square, Suite 414, Claremont, NH 03743.
(603)542-4352, nhteacher19b@earthlink.net, Advantage Learning Website: http://home.earthlink.net/~nhteacher19b/
NH certified teacher with endorsements in elementary education, general special education, and learning disabilities. I have a Masters in Education and over twenty years teaching experience in public and private schools. I am available to do portfolio evaluations, tutor or provide academic assistance, and provide consultation and support to homeschooling families.

Concord

Rebecca Marie McHugh, 64 West St., Concord, NH 03301, rob_rebeccamchugh@comcast.net
603-219-0353. M.Ed in Curriculum & Instruction, Boston College, MA & NH certified teacher in Social
Studies, grades 5-12, Teacher of Social Studies & Language Arts, and Spanish. Have worked extensively with students with learning disabilities, emotional disabilities as well as with gifted
and talented students. Fee: Initial meeting free of charge. That way we can decide whether
we are a compatible match. If you choose to hire me to perform the NH assessment, I charge $50 for a High School Assessment, $40 for Middle School and $30 for Elementary School.

Jessica Pickowicz, jpickowicz@yahoo.com. I currently teach Language Arts at Rundlett Middle School in Concord, NH. I am certified to teach Language Arts for grades 5-8, and am HQT for English grades 5-12.

Concord Jennie Steinhauser. I am NH certified grades 5-12. I am completing my 6th year as a homeschooling mother; prior to my homeschooling, I taught for 10 years in the Fairfax (VA) County Public Schools, and 1 year in a private school in Connecticut. My fee is $50 per evaluation, but I am willing to barter time or talents! Please contact me at 226-0739 or jensss@comcast.net.

Danville

Steven De Fronzo M. Ed.
NH certified Teacher/Guidance Counselor, 30+years teaching experience, past experience includes standardized test administrator and evaluator, home school teacher, all levels, all subjects, available at your request, phone 603-382-1242 or steviedd15@aol.com.

Dover

Tara Hatfield, 749-4231, tlhatfield@myfairpoint.net .NH certified teacher (M.Ed.) for grades K-8 and a homeschooling mom of three.

East Kingston

Michelle Thibaudeau-Johnson, E. Kingston, NH 603-642-5441 mshelltj@yahoo.com.  Homeschooling parent, bachelor’s degree in ECE/Elementary Education, a master’s in MFCC and Art Therapy, taught for 5 years and worked in family literacy, special ed. and Title I programs.  I am comfortable with structured and less structured homeschooling philosophies as well as unschooling and am open to doing evaluations for children in NH, MA and for those with special needs.  Portfolio evaluation - $40 for first child with discount for multiple children; fee increase for evaluations scheduled for the last two weeks of June; surcharge for travel over 20 miles.

Francestown

Tonya Dreher, 54 New Boston Rd., Francestown, NH (603) 547-8330, tbdreher@yahoo.com.
Certified English teacher, grades 5 through 12, with experience teaching literature and writing courses, Title One, ESL, and humanities. Will evaluate students of all ages and can travel in Hillsborough County and most
of southern NH or evaluate in my home. $40 for first child and $30 for each additional child from the same family.
Also available to tutor in English, specifically writing. Expertise includes research writing, critical and analytical essays, the writing process, and the college essay.

Goffstown

Dawn Florino, 317 Montelona Rd., Goffstown, NH 03045, (603) 497-2720, dawnflorino@comcast.net. Currently teaching middle school language arts and math. Especially prepared to evaluate students ages 6-14. $50 per evaluation.

Hooksett

Alicia Harressey, 240 Whitehall Rd, Hooksett, NH 03106, 644-3307, aharressey@comcast.net. Certified K-6 teacher, taught First Grade for 10 years, is currently a stay at home mother. Founder of Mill Falls Elementary Montessori Charter School in Manchester, NH. Fee of $50 per evaluation, discount for siblings.

Hopkinton

Elizabeth Marston, 20+ years teaching experience, certified teacher with a degree in elementary/special education with special interest in mathematics, reading and outdoor/farming education, certified in Wilson reading program, a multi-sensory reading program. Available for tutoring and home school evaluation. $50 per evaluation, $40 tutoring, family rates, sliding scale or barter. Please write 560 Brockway Road, Hopkinton, NH 03229, emarston4@gmail.com

Hudson

Catherine DeRosa, M.S. Ed. (603)578-3491 or (603)620-2601 or crice20@myfairpoint.net. I am certified in Elementary Education, Special Education and Reading, in the states of New York, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. I have over 15 years teaching experience from preschool through college, and am a former homeschooler. I am available for portfolio evaluations starting the second week in May, M-F. I am willing to travel. Family discounts are available. I charge $40 for Evaluations.

Keene

Marijo Varney, M.Ed with an emphasis on curriculum and instruction; I am NH certified grades K – 12 with an emphasis on Special education. I offer a wide range of home school consulting services designed to assist the home-schooler at all stages of their educational career. Support is available in many areas including but not limited to: making accommodations, modifications, and curriculum development for special needs, guidance through state requirements, end of the year portfolio assessments, assist parents with lesson planning and record keeping, as well as placement assessments to determine what academic level is appropriate for your child. Portfolio assessments for the homeschool community are offered as a means of evaluating your child’s end of the year progress. Also offered are informal math, reading and writing assessments. Formal evaluations are available upon request. I am a former homeschooling parent who has worked with several school districts, organizations and within the homeschool community since 1998. End of year evaluations are $40 each with discounts being offered to families of more than three children. jvarney@ne.rr.com

Kingston

Jennifer Branch, 177 Main Street, Kingston, NH 03848, 603-828-7856. Mrs. Branch has a great blend of public school and homeschooling background. She is a NH certified teacher (K-8) who was also formerly homeschooled through grade 9. She has experience as a classroom teacher, remedial reading/math tutor, teacher leader, and workshop presenter. Please contact as early as possible to discuss the portfolio process as the school year develops. $40 per evaluation with discount for multiple children. Best way to contact is via email at newlybranch@yahoo.com.

Lakes Region

Angela Gilman, 84 Baldwin St., Laconia, NH  03246. 603-387-0708, mrsagilman@yahoo.com.  
Certified Teacher K-8,  Masters in Curriculum and Teaching, Taught in public school for 6 years. Experience with Woodcock-Johnson, $35 per evaluation.

Lebanon/Claremont

Eileen Horner, 14 Elm Street, Windsor, VT 05089, 802-674-6635, cell 802-683-7393, emhorner1@hotmail.com. Masters in elementary education. NH certification in elementary education. Vermont Educator's License, Grades K-6. Homeschooler in NH and VT (5 children) for ten years. Now teaches at Mid Vermont Christian School, Quechee, VT. K-6 evaluations, $40 first child, $30 for each additional child from the same family. Travel beyond 20 miles charged at $0.20 per mile.

Londonderry

Margaret Bentley, M. Ed., S.A.I.F. 548-2748 or meg_bentley@yahoo.com. I hold a NH certification in Elementary Education, Learning Disability Specialist, General Special Education and Specialist in the Assessment of Intellectual Assessment, with 25 years teaching experience from preschool through high school. I offer services in teaching organizational skills and specialized reading instruction. I am available to tutor, do portfolio evaluations and evaluations for learning disabilities. Family discounts are available. Tutoring $35/hour, Portfolio Evaluations $40.

Laura Nelson-Shea. Certification in Secondary English 5-12. My experience includes teaching reading, English (middle school Language Arts and high school English), and I have tutoring experience as well. Available for portfolio review, SAT preparation, tutoring English and reading, looking over research papers for high school and college students (for proper grammar and format such as MLA or APA), and academic advising for college (assistance in choosing the proper college, program, and/or classes). I am available in Hillsboro, Rockingham, and Merrimack counties. Family and multiple service discounts are available. Initial consultation free. Portfolio Review-$40. nhgirl1970@gmail.com, 603-965-4810.

Manchester

Lucinda Boutin, (603-232-7399) 48 Mammoth Road, Manchester NH 03109, mathiscool@comcast.net. NH certified teacher available for portfolio evaluations, as well as math tutoring.

Kelly-Beth Coyle--Home School Evaluator, KBCoyle4@comcast.net. NH Certified in Elementary and Special Education, Highly Qualified Teacher licensure. $40 per evaluation. Experienced Special Education teacher who loves her job and also tutors after school in Reading, Writing, and Math. Available for portfolio evaluations, standardized testing, consultation, and independent educational evaluations. Also available to develop individualized programs specifically for homeschooling children with disabilities. If interested, please email.

Jessica Pickowicz, 384 Belmont St.,603) 707-0565. jpickowicz@yahoo.com My philosophy of education is grounded in differentiated instruction, and I am a strong supporter of homeschooling. I am a language arts teacher at Rundlett Middle School in Concord (2006-Present).

Angela Poitras, a.poitras@comcast.net. Title 1 Teacher for 3 years, Literacy Intervention Specialist for 2 years, and this is my sixth year as a 1st Grade Teacher. I have a bachelors degree in both Elementary and Special Education and a Masters Degree in Reading.

Marlow

Tracy Cohen, 149 NH Rte, 123, Marlow, NH 03456. 603-446-7067, cocoh111@yahoo.com. Former homeschooling parent, will evaluate and/or tutor any child, special needs or not, in grades kindergarten through 8th grade. I charge 50 dollars an hour-and I do charge for the time it takes me to write the report as well.

Merrimack

Karina Bertrand. I am a homeschool mother of three (2 girls and 1 boy) with a NH teacher certification in Music Education, grades K-12. I have had experience evaluating portfolios for ages 17 and under. I am a relaxed, eclectic homeschooler myself and have an appreciation for the varied learning styles and curriculum used (or not used) in homeschooling. Each child is unique and develops at their own pace. I am happy to discuss your child's development, education, curriculum, or the joys and concerns of being a homeschooling parent for free. The evaluation is $25 for each child. Please call 673-9489 or email karina.bertrand@gmail.com.

Wendy Bisbee, 6 Peter Rd., 603-930-5442. Certified in elementary education and middle school math. Can do portfolio evaluations and testing.

Kira Brewster, M.Ed, available for portfolio evaluations. I am a NH certified teacher with a B.S. degree in Elementary Education and General Special Education, Master of Education degree with an emphasis on Literacy and Curriculum, and have been teaching for almost 20 years. I have worked with children with a variety of special needs, as well as the gifted and talented. Please contact me at tutorinnh@yahoo.com or 603-315-1154 and check my website www.nhnextstep.com. $50 per evaluation. Subject to additional charges for travel.

Middleton

Andrea Levesque, cinamonrose@gmail.com 603-781-8161
I am available to do evaluations after 4pm and by appointment only. Email or call for availability, email preferred. $50 per evaluation.

Milford

Michael J. Conley, Ed. D., 102 Elm St., Milford, NH 03055, 603-249-9560, Conleymascc@comcast.net. Certified teacher in English and social studies, yoga teacher, and chess instructor.

Monadnock Region

Daleen K.Clark, Monadnock region. Current homeschooling parent/ NH certified educator available for evaluations and tutoring. 15 years experience with diverse child education programs, including: special education, private school, children's evangelism, public school, tutoring and homeschool groups. Please email for further information: halleluyah@gmail.com Voicemail: 827-4900

New Durham

Gayle Hardy, New Durham, NH, 859-3305, jimh@worldpath.net.
I have over 17 years of experience in grades pre-k through 3 and have tutored during summers. I enjoy working with children with special learning needs and have experience with Downs Syndrome, Autism, and other specific special learning needs.

Newbury

Peggy Ames, M. Ed., pamespa@aol.com, (603) 763-4868, Newbury, NH
NH certified Learning Disabilities Specialist, 20+ experience in public school and tutoring elementary school students with learning disabilities. I am available to tutor, do portfolio evaluations, provide academic assistance or consultation to support homeschool families. My specialty is reading and written language (Project Read, Stevenson, Rave-O, Language ! etc) but I also tutor elementary math.

Newport

Patty Wood, 863-8315. Her NH teacher certification is currently lapsed (she cannot do portfolio evaluations), but she will administer Iowa and CAT tests.

Newton

Amy Nicolai, M. Ed., 603-918-0293, Newton, NH. theblonde_1@comcast.net. Certified NH teacher (K-8) highly experienced in teaching and tutoring children in the area of special education. Experience includes both one-on-one and classroom teaching environments. Services offered include tutoring, assessments and evaluations for all subjects, and assistance with curriculum design. Newton, NH and surrounding areas. Cost: $40 per evaluation, $30 per tutoring session.

North Haverhill

Deborah Walker, M.Ed., nhwalkers@charter.net. North Haverhill, NH.
NH Certified in special education, emotional disturbance, orthopedically handicapped, and mental retardation. Past homeschool parent. Available for portfolio evaluations, standardized testing and independent educational evaluations. All ages, all educational abilities and levels. Also available to develop individualized programs specifically for
homeschooling students with disabilities. Please email or give me a call at 603-787-2342.

Ossipee/Wolfeboro

Karen Deighan M.ED, home schooling parent certified in Elementary Education, Special Education and Reading. Tutoring in Reading also available. kcopp68@hotmail.com, 539-3551.

Brenda Lush, 539-5603,crookedpinefarm@hotmail.com. Homeschooling parent certified in general special ed (K-12) and biology.

Pembroke

Pete Mehegan, 485-2166. - homeschooling father of seven children; NH certification. Currently certified teaching in the public school system (high school French), willing to do evaluations in the Manchester/Concord area.

Pelham

Christina (Tina) DiBona, Pelham, NH , 603-765-8378, MORKIDS4US@aol.com
I am certified to provide evaluations in NH and MA. I am a relaxed homeschooler and am open to all methods of home education. I will be happy to provide a typed evaluation for your children in grades one through twelfth.
Please call for rates and appointments. Family discounts are available.

Penacook

Janet Kibbee, 753-4979. kibbeejanet@yahoo.com has over 25 years experience teaching grades preschool \u2013 6 and college level students. $50.00 per evaluation.

Peterborough

Bethany Ruth Barnosky, 251 Carley Road, Peterborough NH 03458, 603-924-0130 [web site http://www.candlestarservices.com - email brb@candlestarservices.com] I am a homeschool mom and New Hampshire certified teacher (Mathematics, grades 4-12) who has been evaluating homeschool portfolios since 2003. Please give me a call if you would like to set up an evaluation or have any
questions about the assessment process. CandleStar Educational Services seeks to provide simple, affordable educational support to families in and around the Monadnock region.

Raymond

Karen Garbenis, 603-895-4307, 120 Green Rd., Raymond, NH 03077, kgarbenis@yahoo.com. Interested in both classical homeschooling as well as unschooling. Available to tutor, to perform informal assessments for math and language arts, and to assist with curriculum design. Certified in special education and will work with families to adapt education plans to learning differences

Rochester

Jennifer White is available to evaluate/tutor your Rochester area homeschooler. She is a certified English teacher (5-12), with a BA in English, an MFA in creative writing, and 17 additional graduate education credits. $50.00 per evaluation. Please email jenlynnwhite@metrocast.net.

Salem

Gayle Lynch, 603-894-0166, kgjlynch@aol.com
I am a NH certified teacher who has been home schooling my 3 children for the last 7 years. I am familiar with and support a wide variety of home schooling styles. I am certified in grade pre-K to 8th and have experience with struggling learners. $40 per evaluation, with family discounts available. Please call or email for an appointment.

Seacoast Area

Alexandra Lockwood. I hold a NH teaching certificate in elementary education and am half-way through my certification to be a reading specialist. Please contact me at j.pilar at comcast.net(please put together the email address to send mail) or 973-2106. $40/hour.

South Acworth

Tracy Hanson, Hanson's Educational Services, 276 Beryl Mountain Road, South Acworth, NH 03607,
603-835-6484, btracyh@earthlink.net. New Hampshire and Vermont certified in Elementary and Special Education. State certified at Supplemental Service Provider for Title 1 programs.

Springfield (Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region)

Evelyn Tatro, M.Ed. - Academic Evaluations, K-8, $50.00ea. Director Academic Programming, Lead MS Teacher, Reading Specialist. 603-763-4333 (h), 603-717-2337 (c), 603-543-1009 (w)email thelearningdepot@yahoo.com
Evaluation Includes: review of work completed, short assessment, statement for you/your school district. Credentials: HQT K-6, HQT English Language Arts, Certified Orton Gillingham Reading Specialist, 15yr. teaching K-college, students with learning disabilities-gifted

Stratham

Jess Bucknam, 772-2075, jessbucknam@comcast.net. I am certified in both elementary education (M.Ed) and as a reading specialist. I taught for 8 years in Rockport, MA and also have a great deal of tutoring experience. I have written homeschool evaluations for the past several years. I would be happy to do portfolio evaluations (K-5) and am most comfortable with a traditional curriculum. I am also available to perform Informal reading assessments (QRI-4 and John's Basic Reading Inventories). Evaluations $40, Tutoring $35/hour, Testing upon request.

Wakefield

Kate Kinville, Wakefield, NH, My4crk@aol.com, 522-8769
Certified elementary teacher grades K-8, experience evaluating homeschoolers for 6 years. $50 per evaluation.

Weare

Jeannine Petriel, 117 Lull Road, 487-6015, jpetriel@comcast.net. I worked for 10 years in public and private schools with special needs children from age 3 to 21 and the adult special needs population. I am comfortable working with all different types of homeschoolers including unschoolers.

Whitefield

Rachelle S. Cox, M.Ed NH Certified Teacher K-12th grade in Special Education. I am currently employed as a Student Advocate-Director of Alternative Programs at Kennett High School working with "at risk" students ages 16-21 years old. I am available to do evaluations. 603.616.1894. r_cox@sau9.org

Kim LaDuke, 837-9641, kimladuke@gmail.com. Has taught HS Mathematics at NH public schools since 2002, and holds the 7-12 Mathematics certification from the state of NH. Has B.S. in Interdisciplinary Mathematics and M.Ed in Mathematics Education. Interested in working with homeschoolers in the area.

Gray, ME

Shirley M.R. Minster, MS.Ed. Home Education & Family Services/Royal Academy, http://www.homeeducator.com/HEFS, 15 Shaker Road, Gray, ME 04039, 207-657-2800, 207-657-2880, Fax: 207-657-2404, Email: royala@securespeed.net. Portfolio reviews and testing services.

Scarborough, ME

John M. Flagler, MS, Education. Has Masters in Literacy Education and a Bachelors in Special
Education with sixteen college credits in assessment and statistical analysis. I have experience in all academic
evaluations including the following: Woodcock-Johnson Psychoeducational Battery of Achievement-III
(Certified), Wechsler Individual Achievement Test-Revised, Test of Written Language-3, Key Math Inventory of Mathematical Skills, Brigance Inventory of Basic Skills. Dual-certified teacher in the State of Maine, presently working for the Scarborough school system.