Our Teachers

  • Andrew O'Brien

    Andrew O'Brien

    English, Karate.

    BA, Gordon College (English)

    A New Hope Courses homeschool graduate himself, Andrew taught English at New Hope, Orchard Community Classes, and has tutored students from elementary through high school. He is a lifelong martial arts practitioner with black belt rank in multiple styles.

  • isabella Walsh

    Isabella Walsh

    History.

    BA, Christendom College
    M.Ed (In Progress), Gordon College

    As an alumna of New Hope Courses, Isabella has come full circle back to the place and people who helped cultivate her love for the liberal arts. Isabella has a general teaching license in Massachusetts and is working on a Master's of Education at Gordon College. Isabella also teaches private violin and ukulele lessons.

Our Board

  • Ian Drummond

    Ian Drummond

    President.

    BA, George Mason University
    MDiv, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
    MA, Tufts University (Classics)

    Ian taught at New Hope Courses from 2003-2016 and was associate director from 2012-2016. He has been an adjunct instructor at Gordon College since 2006 and works at Veracross, a student information systems company. Both of his kids are homeschooled.

  • Stephanie Hadden

    Stephanie Hadden

    Treasurer

  • Sarah O'Brien

    Sarah O'Brien

    Clerk

  • Jennifer Drummond

    Member

  • John. Pension

    John Pension

    Member. John co-founded and currently leads Plumfield Academy. He has over forty years of teaching experience and extensive experience in youth leadership development, supervision, service learning, and peer education.

  • Dawn Corbin

    Dawn Corbin

    Member.