- Bowen Elementary School
- Welcome
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Amanda Caramanica
Occupational Therapist
Amanda joined Bowen Elementary School in September 2015. Prior to working for Newton Public Schools, Amanda worked in a private behavior therapy clinic with children ages 18 months to 22 years old. She also worked in geriatrics at a rehabilitation center for people over the age of 65 and as a kickboxing instructor at a martial arts studio in Waltham. In addition to working for Newton Public Schools, Amanda works for Spaulding Rehab Hospital and Children’s OT Connections. She received her Masters in Occupational Therapy from Worcester State University. When she is not working, Amanda enjoys spoiling her two nieces, spending time with her Grandmother and traveling with friends or family.
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Breanna
SutherSPL
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Caryn
FitzgeraldEnglish Language Learners
Caryn Fitzgerald grew up on Long Island, New York. After attending college at the University of Delaware, she moved up to Boston and pursued her Master's in Education at Wheelock College. She began her career as a special education teacher for Boston Public Schools and then transitioned to Newton where she has been teaching first grade at Bowen since 2006. When she is not teaching, she enjoys reading (mostly mystery books), being active and playing tennis, and spending time with her friends and family. -
Kadesia
WoodsMETCO Counselor
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Kristin
ClarkBCBA
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Marla Sweeney
English Language Learners
Marla Sweeney has been a member of the Newton Public School's community for over 15 years. She has worked in a variety of special education positions during her time in Newton including being a paraprofessional, Learning Center Teacher, and Inclusion Facilitator. This school year she is excited to take on the part-time role of Reading Interventionist, along with the Inclusion Facilitator role. One of her greatest enjoyments within her career is teaching children how to read and to help them develop a love of learning. When Marla is not at Bowen she is busy spending time being a mom to daughters Abby and Piper. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling to Vermont, and visiting local museums.
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Nicole
HardySPL/OT
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Nicole
MalagodiSpecial Education Teacher
Nicole Malagodi, Special Education Teacher
Ms. Malagodi loves being a part of the Bowen Community. Since joining Bowen in 2010, she continues to enjoy collaborating with colleagues and families and watching her students grow socially, emotionally and academically each year. Prior to getting her Master's Degree, Ms. Malagodi received an Undergraduate Degree in Music Education and Vocal Performance. When Ms. Malagodi is not at Bowen, she loves spending time with her family and friends. She can also be found practicing yoga, reading, or singing on a stage with her band anywhere from Providence to New Hampshire.
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Pam
MarcoSchool Psychologist
Pam joined the Bowen School team as the school psychologist in the Fall of 2015. Prior to working for Newton Public Schools, Pam worked as a clinical psychologist in a therapeutic high school program in Marblehead, MA. She received a Doctorate in Psychology from William James College and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Rhode Island. Outside of school, Pam enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and trying out new local restaurants.
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Rachel Abraham
Team Specialist
Rachel began at Bowen Elementary School as the Special Education Team Specialist in September 2013. She received a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Westfield State, a Master's Degree in Behavior Analysis from Simmons College, and Graduate Certificate in Special Education from Simmons College. In the past 10 years, Rachel has worked with students ranging from ages 3-14 with a variety of learning profiles. She has loved learning new strategies to help students make progress, sharing in student successes, and collaborating with families and colleagues. In her spare time, Rachel enjoys spending time with her husband and daughters.
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Sharon
LipmanSpecial Education Teacher
Sharon has worked at Bowen for the past 12 years. Originally from New York, Sharon moved to the Boston area for graduate school at Boston University. She spent two years interning for Newton Public Schools, which eventually led to her current job here at Bowen. As a learning center teacher, Sharon gets to work with students and families in K-5. She enjoys getting to know and work with all of her students and their families. In her spare time, she enjoys working out, hiking, and reading.
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Stephanie Baumann
Social Worker
