OUR STAFF
AdministrationExecutive Director/CEO
Jacinda J. Cotton-Castro
After more than a decade of early childhood and after school experience, Jacinda chose to pursue the creation and opening of one of Maine’s first public charter schools – Fiddlehead School of Arts & Sciences – in 2002. Jacinda has her Masters in International Marketing and Management as well as a background in project management, both in non-profit and for-profit businesses. She is fluent in Spanish. Her husband, Tony; daughters – Marita & Yote; and sons Dexter and Dante inspire and encourage her daily.
Principal
Jason Manjourides
Jason has served students and families in Maine elementary schools for 23 years as a classroom teacher, reading interventionist, assistant principal, and principal. He holds a Masters degree in education from the University of Southern Maine. Jason was inspired to pursue a career in education while substitute teaching. During his substitute experience he noticed that all students want to excel, but many require a non-traditional pathway to do so. He currently lives in Windham, ME. In his spare time you will find him enjoying the outdoors with his two daughters.
Special Education Coordinator
Jessica Shaw
Jess is the Special Education Coordinator for Fiddlehead School of Arts and Sciences. Jess has worked as a Special Education Teacher for 16 years; first at Gray New Gloucester Middle School, then at Gorham Middle School and now at Fiddlehead School. She feels strongly that hands-on learning and time spent outdoors is an important part of child development and learning. After graduating high school, Jess attended the University of Maine at Farmington and earned her B.A. in English with a minor in Psychology. Later, she attended the University of Southern Maine and earned a M.S. in Special Education.
Administrative Manager
Karen Johnson
Karen has 10+ years of experience in education, having previously taught 2nd and 4th grades. She attended Rutgers University in New Jersey. Karen and her husband, Kurt have been married 25 years and have 4 children. In her spare time, she enjoys travel, the beach, and spending time with her family.
School Nurse
Chris Heffernan
