Carrie Appellof

Carrie Appellof is a Special Educator at the Village School of North Bennington. Before joining the Village School, she spent eight years as a Special Education Teacher at Wilbert Snow Elementary School in Middletown, Connecticut, where she supported students in Kindergarten through Grade 5. Prior to that, she worked with students in Grades 1-3 at Green Meadow Elementary School in Maynard, Massachusetts. Ms. Appellof earned a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and a Master of Education in Special Education: Moderate Disabilities, both from Lasell College in Newton, Massachusetts.

A dedicated educator, Ms. Appellof has served as a student teacher mentor, Planning and Placement Team (PPT) lead, and member of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) team and various school committees. She values collaboration, actively participates in Professional Learning Communities, and completed Physical and Psychological Management Training to serve on her previous school’s crisis response team. Ms. Appellof is passionate about special education because she believes every child deserves to feel valued, capable, and successful. She is committed to building meaningful relationships with her students, recognizing their individual strengths, and helping them develop the confidence and skills they need to reach their full potential. She finds great joy in celebrating each student’s growth, no matter how big or small, and considers it a privilege to support learners as they discover their abilities and become more independent.

Outside of school, Ms. Appellof enjoys tap and jazz dancing and has been dancing for over 22 years. She is a dog lover and a sports fanatic. She is especially a fan of the Boston Bruins and soccer star Lionel Messi. Ms. Appellof is excited to be part of the Village School community and looks forward to building strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues while helping every child grow with confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning.