Special Education Department Faculty
Ms. Nancy Carpenter has been teaching at Drury High School since 1987. She comes to us with 14 years of experience from various venues in special education, adult education and human services. Ms Carpenter has held positions in both teaching and administration. She received her bachelor’s degree in Special Education from Boston College. She received her Masters, magna cum laude, in Moderate Special Needs from Boston College. Ms Carpenter is involved in many community activities. She recently began taking piano lessons and will perform in a recital in February, 2007. She lives in North Adams with her son, Edward and her daughter Jessica, both students at Drury High School. She currently teaches Basic Math and Study Skills within the Special Education Department.
Ms. Michelle Darling has been teaching at Drury High School since 1996. She was born, raised, and educated in North Adams. She received her Bachelors of Science degree in Sociology with a minor in Education from North Adams State College and a Master’s in Education with a concentration in Special Education from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. She resides in North Adams. She presently teaches Basic Science, Basic Social Studies, and Study Skills.
Team Leader Mr. Daniel Farrell joins the Special Education Department at Drury High School from The Community Transition Program where he has served as a special education teacher and head teacher. He has been at The Community Transition Program since 1995. Mr. Farrell earned his Bachelors degree in Education from North Adams State College and earned his Masters in Education with a concentration in Special Needs from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. Mr. Farrell is serving as the Program Coordinator for the Special Education Department for Drury High School. He resides in Dalton, MA with his wife Patricia.
Ms. Katelyn Kirby is in her second year at Drury High School, but is not new to the teaching profession. She graduated from Franklin Pierce College where she majored in Criminal Justice and Sociology. Currently, she is working towards completing her Masters degree in Education with a concentration in Special Education from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. Ms. Kirby has taught at a variety of educational levels. She is currently the Drury High School Junior Varsity Girl’s Basketball coach. Ms. Kirby is teaching Basic Science, Basic Math, and Study Skills.
Mrs. Tanya Nuvallie has joined the Drury High School Special Education Department for the second year. She comes to Drury High School from the BArT Charter School where she served as Student Service Coordinator, working with middle school and high school students. She also worked as Student Resource Coordinator for MacIntosh Middle School in Sarasota, Florida. She has earned her Associate’s and Bachelors degrees in Business Administration from Southern Vermont College. Mrs. Nuvallie is currently seeking a Masters degree in Education with a concentration in Special Education. She is teaching Basic English and Study Skills. She lives in North Adams with her husband and two daughters.
