Berkshire Hills Regional School District

Berkshire Hills Regional School District The regional K-12 public school district for Great Barrington, Stockbridge and West Stockbridge (Massachusetts).

Motivated by a desire to contribute to her community with the goal of continually improving its schools, Sarah Bourla (a...
09/15/2026

Motivated by a desire to contribute to her community with the goal of continually improving its schools, Sarah Bourla (assistant treasurer) has served on the BHRSD School Committee since November 2022. This year, she is particularly excited about a new initiative bringing teachers from the upper elementary grades through high school together in subject-based vertical teams for ELA and math. “Go teams!” says Bourla who is eager to hear what teachers, students, families, and administrators have to say as the initiative takes shape.

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After 14 years on the Berkshire Hills Regional School District School Committee, Richard Dohoney (vice chair) remains in...
09/12/2026

After 14 years on the Berkshire Hills Regional School District School Committee, Richard Dohoney (vice chair) remains inspired by the power of public education to shape lives and communities. A 1992 graduate of Monument Mountain Regional High School, Dohoney has experienced that impact both as a parent and School Committee member. “I believe the public education system is the most important and impactful force in American life, and it is inspiring to be a small part of that,” he says. Dohoney calls the District’s success “awe inspiring,” pointing to its breadth of opportunities, from a premier college preparatory program to state-of-the-art vocational training.

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Stephen Bannon’s connection to the local community runs deep. He was born at Fairview Hospital, graduated from MMRHS in ...
09/11/2026

Stephen Bannon’s connection to the local community runs deep. He was born at Fairview Hospital, graduated from MMRHS in 1976, and was appointed to the school committee in 1997; two years later, he became chair, a position he has held ever since. “There are never enough people who want to serve on the school committee," says Bannon, who was inspired to help students—including his own—get the best education possible by providing big-picture guidance for the District.

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Beth Robbins has been a teacher for most of her professional life, bringing two decades of experience teaching English a...
09/10/2026

Beth Robbins has been a teacher for most of her professional life, bringing two decades of experience teaching English and directing theatre productions to a vocation she sees as rooted in connection.“ I strive to create a space where students feel heard and can dialogue not only with the material studied, but with one another and with themselves,” says Robbins, who is passionate about building community and helping students find their voices. Drawn to BHRSD’s creative and rigorous approach, she looks forward to supporting students as they explore a range of interests and discover the connections among them—whether as an athlete who loves to act or a scientist who enjoys creative writing. This fall, Robbins is looking forward to meeting her [high school English] students, exploring new texts together and rediscovering how stories remain relevant and exciting across generations.

09/09/2026

BHRSD News + Notes September 9, 2026 Dear BHRSD Community, Our School Committee members devote ...

Marissa Pettibone (elementary school administrative assistant) has been working in schools for four years. After attendi...
09/08/2026

Marissa Pettibone (elementary school administrative assistant) has been working in schools for four years. After attending W.E.B Du Bois Regional Middle School for 7th and 8th grade and graduating from MMRHS in 2019, she was excited at the chance to give back to a district and community that played such a big part in shaping who she is today. “BHRSD has always had a special place in my heart,” says Pettibone, who looks forward to learning all about the children, parents and teachers at Muddy Brook Elementary. Being greeted by the biggest little smiles each day is one of the greatest perks of the job. “It truly warms my heart that we get to play such a big role in shaping our future,” says Pettibone of the collective choice among school staff to work with young people.

Matt Pegorari’s passion for teaching was sparked sophomore year in high school when tasked with leading his honors biolo...
09/05/2026

Matt Pegorari’s passion for teaching was sparked sophomore year in high school when tasked with leading his honors biology class in a lesson about starfish and sea cucumbers. He’s been teaching full time for 16 years, and his experience includes chemistry, biology, anatomy and physiology as well as greenhouse management, conservation and ecology. “I love working with emerging adults and am incredibly excited to start this new chapter at the high school I attended,” says the 2005 graduate of MMRHS—a well-rounded environment he remembers being open to new learning initiatives for students. Looking ahead, Pegorari has his sights set on getting to know his [high school science] students, collaborating with his colleagues, and participating in extracurricular activities like cross-country running, where he will serve as the assistant girls’ coach. Another perk of the new job? Getting to one day teach his own children, their friends, and his friends’ kids. “BHRSD is a wonderful community that always strives for excellence.”

Peter Maxeiner has always been driven to share his curiosity with others. Rumor has it he once led hiking trips with a w...
09/03/2026

Peter Maxeiner has always been driven to share his curiosity with others. Rumor has it he once led hiking trips with a whiteboard tucked under one arm, using it to explain the history of the surrounding mountains. For the past decade, he has brought that same enthusiasm for learning to his work in education and youth development, both in and out of the classroom. After moving to the Berkshires with his family, Maxeiner was introduced to BHRSD by a friend who knew he was looking to teach. Immediately struck by the District’s welcoming community, he saw an opportunity to learn and grow. “I’m looking forward to finding ways to bring math to life with my fellow educators and exploring how math connects to all our lives with [high school] students in the classroom,” says Maxeiner. As to his own learning goals? Digging into local geology and the history of nearby Monument Mountain.

Seth Lewis Levin (middle school principal) has been working with kids since he was ten years old. He was the fifth grade...
09/01/2026

Seth Lewis Levin (middle school principal) has been working with kids since he was ten years old. He was the fifth grader who volunteered to read aloud in kindergarten classrooms and the Counselor in Training who stayed after hours when a camper waiting for a parent needed a buddy. His formal entry to the field came in 2000, and his experience spans PK classrooms to college campuses. At BHRSD, Lewis Levin saw a community committed to educating the whole child and creating opportunities for every student, from performance music to varsity sports and dozens of others in between. This year, he looks forward to growing alongside staff, families and students. “Every time I learn something new from a seventh grader it makes me smile; a pro-tip from a parent puts me at ease; a new reading strategy from a teacher makes that lightbulb pop above my head,” says Lewis Levin whose passion for school and learning run deep.

Patrizia Barbagallo’s love of language began early. While still in high school, she discovered a passion for teaching as...
08/29/2026

Patrizia Barbagallo’s love of language began early. While still in high school, she discovered a passion for teaching as a German tutor. Born and raised in Switzerland, the experience helped set the native French and Italian speaker on a path toward sharing her enthusiasm for language with others. A Berkshire resident since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Barbagallo has come to appreciate the region’s countryside surroundings which remind her of Geneva. After owning and operating Bixie Boulangerie for almost five years, Barbagallo will carry her recipe for success from the European-style bakery to the classroom: “Patience, calm, and following instructions [are all necessary],” says Barbagallo, who looks forward to helping her middle school French students discover the joy of learning a new language and connecting with another culture. At the heart of what she hopes to accomplish is something simple: “The love of language.”

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50 Main Street
Stockbridge, MA
01262

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Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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