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- School Board | PAHCC
School Board information for The Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center in Middlebury, Vermont. PATRICIA A HANNAFORD REGIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD MEMBERS ( Alphabetical Order) William Biederman, WIB - Construction Will has a varied background in construction, farming, food distribution, business development for the underserved, manufacturing, and high speed inspection specifically in the illumination end of Imaging including LEDs, Xenon, Fiber Optics, Lasers and Fiberlasers. He was involved in an LED lighting startup that was active when LEDs were discrete individually lensed products used at the time for signals and indicators on electronic devices but adapted for the geometries of inspecting objects. He has worked for US, Japanese, and Canadian entities in business development and sales. He has also consulted on the geometry of designing products to be inspected by machine vision. Locally, Will has been involved in Habitat for Humanity, The Makery, and has now been involved in starting up four different FLL Lego teams both in Middlebury and in Vergennes at the Bixby Library. Will’s education was in business and english. Vance Bishop - ACSD at Large Kim is a resident of New Haven and serves as the Community at Large member from the Mt. Abraham Union School District. She has served on the PAHCC board for more than ten years. Both of her children attended the career center and one is a successful Graphic Designer and the other is a very established commercial house painter! Kim Farnham, Board Chair – At Large MAUSD Christine Wesley - WIB/ Medical Laura Harthan - ACSD Originally from Cornish, NH, Laura graduated from Hartford High School in White River Junction, VT, before heading to Cornell University, where she earned a BS in Animal Science. She went on to complete an MS in Animal Science at Ohio and pursued her PhD work in Dairy Science at Virginia Tech. Along the way she married her husband, Richard, and they moved back to Vermont in 2016 and settled in Middlebury in 2017. They have two children, a dog, and two cats. Laura currently works as a dairy nutritionist and as a support specialist for feed formulation software. She comes from a long line of educators and blue-collar workers and was raised to believe that volunteering in your community is essential. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, sewing, reading, and kayaking. Kristina is the Executive Director for the Vermont Nursery and Landscape Association (VNLA) since 2004. The VNLA is a statewide professional organization that serves the horticultural/landscaping industry in Vermont and beyond. The VNLA is also the producer of the biennial Vermont Flower Show held at the Champlain Valley Expo. She is the graduate of the University of Maine, Orono with a degree in Plant and Soil Science. She makes her home in N. Ferrisburgh where she raised her two adult children alongside her husband. Now their dogs get all the attention. Kristina MacKulin, Secretary - ANWSD Judd grew up in Vergennes and has worked in excavation, trucking, well drilling, and several types of agriculture. He's been a Bridport resident for about 15 years. He has two kids in the ACSD school system. He and his wife owned and operated Daily Chocolate in Vergennes for the last 12 years and sold it to a new owner on December 1st 2020. He has been in the building trades for about 8 years. In July 2020 he decided to go on his own with Robowski LLC with a niche in small jobs. Judd Markowski , WIB - Self Employed Steve was originally trained as a Computer Systems Analyst where he worked for five years then switched to Social Studies education in 1992 and has never looked back. He recently retired as a secondary school teacher of Technology and Social Studies with experience ranging from the middle grades to high school seniors and spanning many states and Brazil. With an A.A.S. and B.S. in Computer Information Systems from Purdue University and an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Virginia, Steve’s formal education spans both the STEM and Humanities curricula. Originally a native of Indiana, he has lived and travelled widely before settling here in Middlebury in 2009 with his wife and youngest son, now a graduate of PAHCC ART technical program. Steve can often be found walking around Middlebury or hiking the TAM with his Entlebucher Swiss Mountain dog, Circe (no she doesn’t have “some Beagle in her”) Steve Orzech , Vice Chair - ACSD Steve splits his time between being the owner and lead instructor at the American Brewers Guild Brewing School and the Head Brewer’s job at Drop In Brewing in Middlebury. He went to high school in Scotland, graduated from Heriot-Watt University with a degree in Malting and Brewing Science in 1982, and has worked in brewing ever since. He moved to Vermont from California in 2002, and both his children attended classes at the PAHCC. Steve Parkes - WIB American Brewers Guild Brewing School & Drop In Brewing Dan grew up in Connecticut and went to graduate school in the Midwest at the University of Illinois at the Chicago Medical Center (Ph.D. in Biochemistry). Since then, he has worked for 30 years in preclinical and clinical pharmaceutical research- immunology, cancer and neurology/psychiatry. Currently, he is “mostly” retired. He is passionate about hiking, skiing and hobbies including woodworking, residential construction and general “handyman” stuff. As a recent settler in Addison, he finds the state to be beautiful and excitingly progressive with respect to mitigating climate change. Going forward, he is keen on contributing to his community and facilitating progress. Dan Rossignol - At Large ANWSD Elizabeth Sayre - MAUSD Board agendas and minutes Board meeting recordings Board Committee Meeting Dates 2025-2026 Board Committee Members 2025-2026 Board Meeting Dates 2025-2026 2026 Annual Report School Board meetings typically meet every 3rd Thursday at 5:00 pm. Please see specific agendas for dates and times. Facilities Committee meetings typically meet every 4th Wednesday at 8:00 am, please see specific agendas for dates and times- Minutes Finance Committee meetings typically meet every 2nd Thursday at 4:00 pm, please see specific agendas for dates and times- Minutes Policy Committee meetings typically meet every 2nd Thursday at 8:00am, please see specific agendas for dates and times - Minutes - Special meetings may be called with proper notification. Please check our website calendar for updates as well. Code of Ethics for Vermont School Board Members Documents and proceedings of the Patricia A. Hannaford Regional Technical School District Board are linked below. Policy Governance Manual PAHCC Current Policies A. Board Operations B. Personnel C. Students D. Instruction E. School-Community Relations F. Non-Instructional Operations PAHCC Retired Policies Annual Reports & Warnings Current Collective Bargaining Agreements: Faculty | Staff Statewide Health Benefits FY 26 February Annual Meeting Warning
- Who We Are | Hannaford Career Center | Middlebury, VT
The Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center offers career and technical education for both high school and adult students in Addison County, Vermont. Career or college bound, we can get you there. Founded in 1971, and later renamed after a well-loved faculty member in her honor, the Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center (PAHCC) provides a wide range of programs for high school and adult students across Addison County, Vermont. Most of our high school students come from Middlebury, Mount Abraham, and Vergennes, though we also welcome students from private schools, other regional high schools (like Otter Valley and Rochester), and homeschooled students. For adults throughout Vermont and adjacent states, we offer flexible evening and weekend classes for personal and career growth. The Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center Regional Technical School District (PAHRTSD) Board includes representatives from each school district and the Workforce Investment Board. High School Programs Adult Programs
- Courses (List) | PAHCC
Courses Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) - Spring 2026 This course will prepare the student for an entry level position in the nursing field and to apply for Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA) licensure with the State Board of Nursing. Price Duration $2438.50 110 Hours Read More Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) - Summer 2026 This course will prepare the student for an entry level position in the nursing field and to apply for Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA) licensure with the State Board of Nursing. Price Duration $2438.50 110 Hours Read More
- School Closings & Delays | PAHCC
The Career Center follows the ACSD closing and delays determinations. Monday, May 25th - Break Last day of PAHCC classes - June 11th SCHOOL CLOSINGS & DELAYS Use the links below for information on school delays and closings:
- RESOURCES | PAHCC
Learn about pre-requisites and requirements for admission to our technical programs at the Hannaford Career Center. STUDENT AND PARENT RESOURCES Admissions Work-Based Learning School Counseling Student Support Program Advisory Meeting Minutes NEASC Accreditation Report Grading Guidelines & Expectations Staff Directory Student Permission to Drive 2026 Annual Report
- Support | Hannaford Career Center | Middlebury, VT
Every student can access friendly and meaningful academic support in our program classrooms and in our Student Support Center. TECHNICAL COMMUNICATIONS Technical Communications is an English class that is offered to students at the Hannaford Career Center who cannot otherwise fit in an English credit at their high school. The course provides students with the opportunity to closely examine their chosen fields of study, as well as the broader society in which they participate, through literature, non-fiction texts, study of the structure of the English language, and relevant writing assignments. Class activities and projects focus on helping students to develop career readiness skills, with a strong focus on effective reading, writing, speaking and listening. Over the course of two semesters students will complete a career portfolio that they will be able to use as they continue to pursue their educational and career goals. Find the class website including the Hannaford Career Center Portfolio materials here . For more information, please contact Gillian Zieger, Technical Communications Instructor via email gzieger @pahcc.org or phone (802) 382-1063.
- Admissions | PAHCC
Learn about pre-requisites and requirements for admission to our technical programs at the Hannaford Career Center. ADMISSIONS 2026-2027 Technical Program Eligibility and Admissions Procedure PRE-TECH PROGRAMS Apply Online: Pre-Technical Programs 2026-2027 PRE-TECHNICAL Program Application- Download to print TECHNICAL PROGRAMS 2026-2027 TECHNICAL Program Application- Download to print Apply Online: Technical Programs Questions? Please contact College and Career Counselor Tracey-Cross Baker at tcross-baker@pahcc.org .
- Adult Education Courses | PAHCC | Middlebury, VT
Adult Education course offerings at the Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center in Middlebury, Vermont. IN-PERSON AND HYBRID COURSES FOR ADULTS The current courses are listed below and are all conveniently held at one of our two Middlebury campuses. New courses are updated periodically. Fall 2026 Program Healthcare Careers and Certifications Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) This course is designed for adults seeking to start a rewarding career in healthcare. The course prepares you for Licensed Nurse Assistant (LNA) licensure with the Vermont State Board of Nursing and provides hands-on skills for immediate employment. Whether you are beginning your first career or making a change, this program offers a strong foundation for growth in the healthcare field. START DATE: Tuesdays, September 1 - October 27, 2026 TIME: 4:30 - 8:00 pm INDEPENDENT STUDY REQUIREMENT: 5 - 6 hours per week ( independent and online) CLINICALS: 32 hours (Oct. 28 - Nov. 7) State Exam: TBD TUITION: $2,438.50 (includes test and license fees) CLASSROOM LOCATION: PAHCC Main Campus, 51 Charles Ave., Middlebury Register Now Phlebotomy Technician (PTC) Upon successful completion of this course, you will be eligible to sit for the national exam to become a Phlebotomy Technician (PTC) through the American Medical Certification Association. You must turn 18 years of age within 6 months of the exam. Course details coming soon! Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Upon successful completion of this course, you will be eligible to sit for the national exam to become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant through the American Medical Certification Association. You must turn 18 years of age within 6 months of the exam. Course details coming soon! CPR - First Aid - AED Gain the skills and confidence to respond in an emergency with American Heart Association CPR, First Aid, and AED training. This hands-on course teaches you how to care for adults, children, and infants during breathing and cardiac emergencies, as well as how to provide basic first aid and use an automated external defibrillator (AED). Participants who successfully complete the course will receive AHA certification, valid for two years. Course details coming soon! Skilled Trades and Technical Training Introduction to Welding Learn the fundamentals of welding in this hands-on introductory course. Students will gain experience with basic welding techniques, equipment safety, and proper use of tools, while practicing common welds in a workshop setting. No prior experience is required—this course is designed to build confidence and provide a strong foundation for further welding training. Limited class size – register early to reserve your spot. Course details coming soon! Small Engine Repair Learn the fundamentals of small engine repair for work, hobby, or personal use. This hands-on course combines classroom instruction with shop time, giving you the opportunity to practice skills while working on your own small engine project (with instructor approval). Topics include routine maintenance, troubleshooting and diagnostics, standard repair procedures, engine function, and proper tool use. Whether you’re maintaining equipment for home or business, this course provides practical skills you can put to use right away. Course details coming soon!
- The Makery | PAHCC
The Makery provides a place for people to imagine, experiment, network, collaborate, and create for personal & professional growth. THE MAKERY The Makery is a member-based makerspace for adults who are creative, curious, and inventive. Some members join to work with equipment they don’t own, while others are learning new skills or refining existing ones. The Makery provides experienced mentors in each lab to oversee safety, offer guidance, and answer questions. Current labs include the Sewing Lab and the Woodworking Lab . The Makery at PAHCC is open every Thursday from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. during the school year and follows the PAHCC school calendar, including winter weather cancellations for Middlebury. The last day for The Makery this school year will be Thursday, June 11, 2026. The Makery operates at the Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center, utilizing PAHCC facilities and equipment in partnership with the Adult Education Department to support technical and creative exploration within the Addison County community. Register here for more information.
- INFO & CALENDARS | PAHCC
Calendar of Events for The Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center in Middlebury, Vermont.
- 2026 Annual Report | PAHCC
Digital edition of the Patricia A Hannaford Career Center 2026 Annual Report.
- Co-ops: for Employers | PAHCC | Middlebury, VT
In Co-op settings, employers can start the process of attracting high-quality recruits to their businesses, and students can learn valuable information and habits for success in post-secondary education or the workplace. Co-operative Education at PAHCC Co-operative Education at PAHCC Co-operative Education at PAHCC Co-operative Education at PAHCC 1/3 WORK BASED LEARNING BUILD YOUR WORKFORCE Cooperative Education is a term for an educational partnership between a career and technical education center and an employer in the community. In Co-op settings, employers can start the process of attracting high-quality recruits to their businesses, and students can learn valuable information and habits for success in post-secondary education or the workplace. Cooperative education generally falls into one of three types: Job Shadows: Short visits to a company in the career sector a student is interested in. It’s a chance to explore various aspects of a career path as well as to explore actual companies in our area. Job shadows often lead to other work-based learning opportunities. Career Work Experience (CWE): An unpaid internship providing a more in-depth look at a company, students begin to perform some of the tasks and apply skills learned in the classroom. These are intended to be educational placements and must last fewer than 30 hours. School insurance coverage applies to students in internships or job shadows. Co-op: As short as a week or as long as a semester, students learn and earn credit as a paid employee. Co-op students often go right into full time employment after graduation or college/post-secondary training. Employers are responsible for complying with all federal and state employment laws, including workman’s compensation insurance coverage. All forms of Cooperative Education are supervised by the Career Center Co-op Coordinator, who must hold a Vermont Educator’s license as a Work-based Learning Coordinator and receive training in the legal, professional, organizational, and educational foundations for coordinating successful Co-op placements. PAHCC’s Coordinator is Jessica Danyow, and she can be reached at 802-382-1071 or jdanyow@pahcc.org . If you would like someone to contact you about a possible Cooperative Education placement with your organization, please click here . BENEFITS ACCESS TO EMERGING TALENT ENHANCED WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY AND INNOVATION STRENGTHENED COMMUNITY AND INDUSTRY REPUTATION
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