Tori came to Aspen Country Day School in 2022 from Derby Academy in Massachusetts, where she was a Second Grade assistant teacher. Tori also taught at the Chestnut Hill School in Newton, Massachusetts, and was a camp counselor at Camp Onaway in New Hampshire. She graduated from the University of Vermont with a degree in elementary education and social services and received a Master’s Degree in Reading and Language from the University of Massachusetts Lowell.
Which ACDS core value is most meaningful to you, and why?
Community is important to me because it challenges us to grow, both through collaboration and the environment we create together. We expect the same of our students, and I love that we come together with a shared goal: to learn, achieve, and build a space where we feel safe and truly belong.
What makes a student’s experience at ACDS distinctive from other schools?
An ACDS experience stands out because students build lasting bonds with classmates and teachers in the great outdoors. Through challenging hikes, climbs, or skiing adventures, they learn to push beyond their limits, collaborate as a team, and step into leadership on Outdoor Ed trips.
A personal accomplishment you’re proud of?
I was selected to lead a group solo on an outdoor education trip up Tuckerman Ravine on the backside of Mt. Washington in New Hampshire.
What’s the best compliment you’ve ever received?
My ski coach told me I’m the best free skier he’s seen.
What’s your least favorite household task?
Laundry
Hidden talent or special skill?
I’m a great doodler.
