For more than 84 years Waterford Country School has worked to meet the special needs of children and families at risk. Their services and programs have evolved with the transitions that life and community present. Through it all, the mission and high standards of care have remained constant.

Family

Waterford Country School

Darryl Miles

Ankita Vachhani

Kim Caron

Carmen Sands

Lisa joined the Waterford Country School family in 1998 as a Foster Care Coordinator in the therapeutic foster care program. Lisa moved to the Intensive Family Preservation program in 2003 and worked with families in their homes before returning to Foster Care as a Supervisor. Lisa has a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Development and Family Relations from the [University of Connecticut](/org/university-of-connecticut). She holds a Masters of Arts Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Joseph’s College. Lisa is a trainer for Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Families and holds a certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies from Justice Resource Institute. In 2017, Lisa became the Director of Foster Care and Community Services programs in the Norwich location.

Lisa Duzy

Jennifer Morgan

Ashley Barker

Nicole Allen

Lisa Kuhn

Tina Cote

Kelly Walker

Shannon Eichman

Elena French

Emily Soares

Stacy Lowry joined the [Waterford Country School](/org/waterford-country-school) staff in September 2019.  In her role, she provides leadership to the Finance, Human Resources and Information Technology groups.  Her key skills include critical/analytical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration through effective communication.  Prior to joining the [Waterford Country School](/org/waterford-country-school) team, Stacy worked most recently as the Director of Communications and Practice Management for First Financial Advisory Services, an Investment Advisory firm in Westerly, Rhode Island.  In this diverse role, she handled process improvement, database management, compliance, marketing and client communications, as well as business technology and analytics.  Earlier in her career, she formerly worked as a Financial Analyst for Pfizer Global Research and Development, and as the Accounting and Reporting Manager first for Mohegan Sun Casino and later The Providence Journal newspaper.  Stacy earned a Master of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Finance from [Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute](/org/rensselaer-polytechnic-institute) in 2003, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from the [University of Connecticut](/org/university-of-connecticut) in 1993.

Stacy Lowry

Sharon Butcher has been an employee of [Waterford Country School](/org/waterford-country-school) since the summer of 1979. She started as a child care worker and moved into the Education department in 1984. In 2004 she was selected as the Director of Education and continues to serve in this role. Sharon holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Eastern Connecticut University. She holds a Masters of Arts Degree in Comprehensive Special Education and an Intermediate Administrator and Supervisor certification from Southern Connecticut University. Sharon is an adjunct member of the faculty of [Cornell University](/org/cornell-university), providing training and consultation for the Residential Child Care Project.

Sharon Butcher

Chris Lacey joined the [Waterford Country School](/org/waterford-country-school) staff in 1998 as a Lead Child Care worker in the Shelter program. He quickly advanced and became a Supervisor in the Shelter program and then later Assistant Program Director for Safe Homes in 2003. In 2006, he was promoted to Program Director for Foster Care, which eventually grew to include all the community services the Agency now offers. Chris served as the Community Services program director for Adoption Services, Children’s Outpatient Clinic, Intensive Family Preservation and the Foster Care program at the satellite facility in Norwich for 11 years before becoming the Assistant Executive Director overseeing all the agency programs. In 2021, Chris became the Executive Director of [Waterford Country School](/org/waterford-country-school) after 22 years of service. Chris obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Eastern Connecticut State University and earned a Master of Science in Human Services from [Springfield College](/org/springfield-college).

Chris Lacey

Emily Thomson is the current Chief Operating Officer at [Waterford Country School](/org/waterford-country-school). Emily has been with the company since January 2012 and has held the position of Program Director - Residential Treatment Program since April 2021. Prior to that, they were the Assistant Program Director from June 2006 to January 2012. Emily started with the company as a Clinician in November 2001.

Emily Thomson has a Master's degree in Psychology from [Connecticut College](/org/connecticut-college) and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from [Western New England University](/org/western-new-england-university).

Emily Thomson works with Jenna Baerlocher - Director of Short Term Group Care, Lisa Duzy - Foster Care & Community Services Director, and Stacy Lowry - Chief Financial Officer. Their manager is Chris Lacey, Chief Executive Officer.

Emily Thomson

Ben began working at [Waterford Country School](/org/waterford-country-school) in 2009 as an Adventure and Animal Therapy Facilitator, and was promoted in 2012 to Camp Director. In 2014 he was named Assistant Outdoor Education Director and in 2015 assumed the role of Director. Ben designed and directed the WCS’s Camp Cuheca summer program, an after-school program, and the Agency’s fitness trail. Ben Turner was born and raised in Waterford, just a few miles from [Waterford Country School](/org/waterford-country-school). Ben holds a bachelors degree from [Northeastern University](/org/northeastern-university) in business management. At Northeastern, Ben began his career helping and motivating others as a Fitness Consultant for Boston police/detectives, corporate executives, and dual-diagnosed adults in recovery. Ben is a [Cornell University](/org/cornell-university) certified TCI Trainer,  holds a United States Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Rehabilitation Permit, CT  DEEP Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator, on the Board of Directors for Reliance Health Inc., and Challenge Course Manager.

Ben Turner

Leslie Suarez is on the Board of Trustees at [Waterford Country School](/org/waterford-country-school). Leslie is also the Office Manager at Tony D’s.

Leslie Suarez

Kathleen F. Jacques is on the Board of Trustees at [Waterford Country School](/org/waterford-country-school).

Kathleen F. Jacques

Jenna came to Waterford Country School in October of 2014. As the Assistant Program Director for the STAR Emergency Shelter Program she provided direct supervision to all the masters level clinicians, coordinated the hiring and training and of new child care staff for the shelter program. Jenna holds a Masters Degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from the University of Rhode Island and a Bachelors Degree in Child, Family & Consumer Sciences from the University of Idaho.

Jenna Baerlocher

Brian Rolfe is the Director of Buildings & Grounds at Waterford Country School.

Brian Rolfe

As Director of Development at WCS, Julianna provides leadership, program development and management for all fundraising and communication efforts. She is in charge of the annual fund, grants, special events, community outreach, media relations and publications. She earned her Master of Science Degree in Nonprofit Management from [Northeastern University](/org/northeastern-university) and completed her undergraduate studies at the [University of Connecticut](/org/university-of-connecticut). Julianna has worked in fundraising for over ten years.

Julianna Velazquez

William Martin is on the Board of Trustees at [Waterford Country School](/org/waterford-country-school). William is also the Executive Director at [Waterford Country School](/org/waterford-country-school).

William Martin

Carmen Sands-Reeves is on the Board of Trustees at Waterford Country School.

Carmen Sands-Reeves

Lorri Saunders is on the Board of Trustees at [Waterford Country School](/org/waterford-country-school).

Lorri Saunders

Theodore Olynciw is on the Board of Trustees at [Waterford Country School](/org/waterford-country-school). Theodore is also the President at Olynciw Construction.

Theodore Olynciw

James M. Miner is on the Board of Trustees at [Waterford Country School](/org/waterford-country-school). James is also the Facilities Director at Waterford Public Schools

James M. Miner

Susan A. Gula is on the Board of Trustees at [Waterford Country School](/org/waterford-country-school).

Susan A. Gula

Ray Currier is on the Board of Trustees at [Waterford Country School](/org/waterford-country-school). Ray is also the Executive Vice President at CorePlus Credit Union.

Ray Currier

Beth M. Camassar is on the Board of Trustees at [Waterford Country School](/org/waterford-country-school).

Beth M. Camassar

Christine Hammond is on the Board of Trustees at [Waterford Country School](/org/waterford-country-school).

Christine Hammond

Emily C. Schacht is on the Board of Trustees at [Waterford Country School](/org/waterford-country-school).

Emily C. Schacht

Kenneth P. Levy is on the Board of Trustees at [Waterford Country School](/org/waterford-country-school).

Kenneth P. Levy

Eileen P. Olynciw is on the Board of Trustees at [Waterford Country School](/org/waterford-country-school).

Eileen P. Olynciw

Robert P. Anderson, Jr. is on the Board of Trustees at [Waterford Country School](/org/waterford-country-school).

Robert P. Anderson, Jr.

The leadership team at Waterford Country School has a lot of experience in different aspects of education. The team has worked in development, relations, and administration. They have also worked in different types of education including public schools and higher education. The team is also educated in areas such as nonprofit management and strategic leadership.

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