Jennifer Merrill

Title I Coordinator

Jennifer began volunteering in school in 1995 when her youngest child started Kindergarten.  It was through volunteering that she realized how much she loved teaching children to read.  In 2007 when her children were older, she began working at a large k-3 school, providing academic support in reading and math.  She came to Fiddlehead school in 2017 and was the second grade Teacher Assistant for 2 years, and in 2019 starts a new position as the RTI Specialist and Title I Coordinator.

Jennifer lives in Windham with her husband and has 4 adult children.  She enjoys singing, dancing, knitting, reading, watching hockey, gardening, kayaking, and the beach.

Hayley Jordan

RTI Specialist

I have been a part of the Fiddlehead School staff since 2020, but a part of the Fiddlehead community for almost a decade. I have my BS in Elementary Education with a concentration in Language Arts Literacy. I was a preschool teacher for many years and then worked as an educational technician in a classroom for high needs students. While at Fiddlehead I have been a part of the Special Education staff, as a support person, before transitioning to a RTI specialist position. I greatly enjoy my position in RTI and find helping students gain their academic footing, very rewarding.

I live with my husband, 3 sons, our dog (River), 3 cats, and a whole bunch of chickens, so our house is always active! We spend our summers swimming at local lakes, hiking, or visiting family. Winters are often spent out on the frozen lake, reading, or trying out a new craft (my current favorites are crochet, needle felting, and machine knitting).

I have always lived in Maine. I enjoy the slow paced life of being rural and the tight-knit community feel of small town living. I appreciate how the Fiddlehead School fits into that community feel and value the time I have spent there.