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Community Programs Team

Director 
Peter & Elena at Fenway
Peter Wagner
Ph: 207-865-6171 x323
E: wagnerp@rsu5.org
17 West Street - Freeport
Peter Wagner grew up in Bath, Maine, and has lived in Freeport since 2014. He began his work as the Director of Community Programs in July 2018. In his professional career he’s been a high school history teacher, worked with a number of international sporting events including the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, and spent nearly 20 years in alumni relations and advancement at three liberal arts colleges. His wife, Elena, is a pediatric nurse practitioner. They have three boys who are Freeport High School graduates: Colby ’18, Shea ’19, and Gabe ’20. They’ve got two cats and three dogs (and a seemingly endless rotation of other critters) that provide them great joy and many laughs. He’s passionate about baseball, anything his boys are into, and the quality of life in Freeport/RSU5 and the state of Maine.
Adult Education Coordinator 
Liza Gerber
Liza Gerber
Ph: 207-865-6171 x322
E: gerberm@rsu5.org
17 West Street - Freeport
Liza grew up outside of Washington, D.C. where she developed a love of all things international. She graduated from Bucknell University with a Bachelor’s in International Relations and Spanish after studying abroad in Spain twice. After college, she moved to Boston and spent time working in educational travel and in the corporate world planning international client visits. Looking to work more closely with international students, Liza began tutoring adults in English as a Foreign Language in 1999. She tutored off and on while growing her family and was certified to teach ESOL in 2020. She has been teaching ESOL since then and joined RSU 5 in 2021. In addition to teaching, Liza is our Adult Education Coordinator and assists those seeking their high school diplomas or career and college advice. When she is not driving her two kids around Maine or walking her two dogs, Liza loves puzzles, reading, golf, trivia, and British TV.
Recreation & Enrichment Coordinator 

Chris Guerette
Ph: 207-865-6171 x325
E: guerettec@rsu5.org
17 West Street - Freeport
Chris Guerette grew up in Connecticut. While he is neither proud nor ashamed of that fact, he's probably going to bring it up if you talk to him for more than five minutes. He's an Eagle Scout and attended Syracuse University when they still had a decent football team. He's been a Computer Help Desk Coordinator, Park Ranger, Systems Analyst, and Ropes Course Builder. He knows of a secret ingredient that harnesses the awesome power of apples. He lives in Durham with his wife and two sons. He is an avid board gamer, graphic designer, paddler, and hiker. He's totally into 90's hip-hop and always keeps it real.
Childhood Education Coordinator 
Helen Humphrey
Helen Humphrey
Ph: 207-865-6171 x326
E: humphreyh@rsu5.org
17 West Street - Freeport
Helen joined the Community Programs team in April 2023, and as a Pownal native she is excited to be back working in the RSU5 community. Helen graduated from the University of Maine with a degree in Education and has spent time in private early childhood education, community health, and public school settings. She has a passion for education and community and hopes to foster safe, positive, and enriching learning environments within our programs so that children, families, and teachers alike may continue to grow. In her free time Helen enjoys long walks on the beach (no, really!), and exploring the outdoors. She also enjoys being one of Maine’s self-appointed food reviewers while at the same time “treating” her family and friends to the goods, the bads and uglies of her kitchen trials.
Athletics Coordinator 
Angel's Landing at Zion National Park
Rocco Linehan
Ph: 207-865-6171 x324
E: LinehanR@rsu5.org
17 West Street - Freeport
Rocco Linehan joined the Community Programs team in December, 2023 as the Athletics Coordinator. Originally from Vermont, Rocco is an avid sports and outdoor recreation enthusiast. He grew up playing soccer, basketball and ultimate frisbee, but also enjoys hiking, camping, climbing, board games, and nearly anything that can be turned into a competition or game. He graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in Nutrition and Holistic Wellness before moving to Minnesota. There, he began playing professional ultimate frisbee for the MN Windchill in the Ultimate Frisbee Association (UFA), and worked as Program Manager for Minnesota Ultimate via the Americorps VISTA program. After four years in the midwest, Rocco moved back east to South Portland with his partner and their cat. He still plays in the UFA for the Boston Glory, and is excited to continue his career path in sports management.
Office Coordinator 
Kathy DeGrandpre
Kathy DeGrandpre
Ph: 207-865-6171 x321
E: degrandprek@rsu5.org
17 West Street - Freeport
Kathy DeGrandpre grew up in Freeport. After attending Wheaton College in Massachusetts and a few years away she eagerly returned to Maine. Kathy has spent most of her career working in operational roles in the insurance industry. She has also been involved with the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project and Freeport Community Services. In her free time, Kathy enjoys rock climbing, skiing, games, reading, and exploring New England with family and friends. She is excited to get to know more neighbors through our community programs.


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