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NTR is a state approved site-based teacher licensure program, granting Massachusetts initial licensure in English, History, Math, and Science grades 8-12.

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	Jonathan Bassett, NTR Program Supervisor History and Social Sciences Department Head, Newton North High School Jonathan Bassett has taught high school history in the South Bronx, in Dover Massachusetts, and at Newton North High School, where he is currently the chair of the History and Social Sciences Department. He has a BA in history from Columbia University, a Masters in Teaching from Brown University, and a Doctorate in Education (curriculum and instruction) from Boston University.
	Deborah Holman History and Social Sciences Deborah Holman has taught high school history and English at the International Schools of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and history at Newton North High School and for one year at the International School Bangkok, Thailand. She has a BA in history from Wellesley College, and a Masters of Arts in history from Boston College.
	Joe Golding English Joe Golding started teaching in Chicago, and has since taught English literature in Berlin, Germany, and at Newton South High School. He received a BA in English Literature from Carleton College and and MS in Education and Social Policy from Northwestern University.
	Caroline Hollingsworth Mathematics
	Matt Anderson Physics Matt Anderson has taught at Newton North for his entire career, since 2001. He has taught Freshman Physics and upper class Physics at the College Prep and Honors levels. He received his BS in Physics from Penn State, and his MA in Physics Education from University of Virginia.
	Rachel Becker English Rachel Becker has taught English at the Francis Parker Charter Essential School in Devens, MA, and at Newton South High School. She holds a B.A. in English from Vassar College, and M.Phil in English from the University of Oxford, and completed her teacher training as a member of the New Teachers Collaborative.
	Charlene Beh English
	Al Calderone Science Al Calderone has enjoyed the opportunity to learn science with his students in Berkeley, CA, Boston, MA, and right here at Newton North. He completed undergraduate work in science at the University of Wisconsin, and graduate programs in education at U.C. Berkeley and San Francisco State University. He looks forward to learning lots more.
	Jeremiah Hill English Jeremiah Hill has taught high school English in Philadelphia, PA, and at Newton South High School. He has a BA in Philosophy from the University of Wisconsin and an MS.Ed. from the University of Pennsylvania.
	Michael Kozuch History and Social Sciences Mr. Michael Kozuch teaches junior U.S. History and 10th & 12th grade Global Studies at Newton South High School in Newton, MA. He is particularly interested in Economic and Environmental issues. He is a political junkie and has worked for numerous political campaigns. He has traveled extensively throughout the United States,Europe and Asia. He holds a B.S. from Northeastern University and an M.Ed. from Harvard University.
	Marianne McChesney Science Marianne McChesney has taught Chemistry and Physical Science at Newton South High School. She has a BA in chemistry from Duke University and a Masters of Arts in Teaching from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
	Jennifer Morrill History and Social Science Jennifer Morrill graduated with a BA in French and American History and Literature from Harvard College, and spent a year working in a women's halfway house and another year teaching English at Phillips Academy. She then earned her Masters of Arts in Teaching History from Boston University. She has taught at Framingham High School and at Newton North High School, where she has been a member of the History Department for the last 10 years. She has a particular interest in European and World History, and has also taught US History and Ethics.
	Jo-Anne Purdy Science Jo-Anne Purdy has taught many high school science courses over the past ten years. She holds a bachelors and masters in biological sciences. She is very excited about participating in NTR and being able to blend together a love of sciences, of teaching, and of learning.
	Elizabeth Reynolds Mathematics Elizabeth Reynolds has taught math at Newton North High School for the past eight years. She has a BS in applied mathematics from Yale University and a masters degree in education from Stanford University. Before teaching she worked at the Federal Reserve Bank in New York City for three years doing economic research.
	Susan Wilkins History and Social Sciences Susan Wilkins has just completed her fifth year as a member of the History and Social Sciences Department at Newton North High School. She earned her A.B. in History from Harvard College and later earned a M.S.Ed. from Northwestern University. She has taught for over a dozen years at both private and public high schools, including the Bryanston School in Blandford, England, Georgetown Day High School in Washington, DC, and Niles North Township High School in Skokie, IL.
	Duncan Wood History and Social Sciences Duncan Wood has taught history in the Somerville Public School system and at Newton North High School. He has a BA in Political Science from Saint Andrews College in Laurinburg North Carolina, and a Masters in Education from the University of Massachusetts Boston. Mr. Wood was a Swensrud and Adams Fellow at the Massachusetts Historical Society in 2003 and 2006. He is married and has two children.