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About Sant Bani School
About Sant Bani School
Welcome Message From Head of School Elizabeth Clayton

Elizabeth Clayton
Head of School, Appointed 2025
Dear Sant Bani School Community,
I am thrilled and honored to be joining the Sant Bani School community as the next Head of School. I have been fortunate in my career to be in leadership at child-centered, mission-driven K-8 schools, and I was drawn to SBS for its strong commitment to being a school where belonging and respect are as important as academic excellence. I believe that the ability to interact productively with peers and treat others with kindness and dignity will be far more valuable in our children’s lives than simply memorizing facts, and SBS is a place where that belief is evident in its mission.
The highlight of my visit to Sant Bani School was meeting several students and all of the dedicated members of the faculty and staff. At its heart, a school is teachers and students, and the teachers and students I met during my time on campus were the best ambassadors a school could hope for. The deep commitment to and love for SBS were evident in every interaction, from witnessing joyful students learning in classrooms and outside, to conversations with middle school students, to meetings with adults in the community. I am excited to become part of such a vibrant and welcoming school!
As someone who was drawn to education for the ability to make a difference in the lives of others, forging strong and productive relationships with students, colleagues, and families has always been a cornerstone of my time in schools. I am looking forward to collaborating with all of you as we embark together on the next chapter of Sant Bani School with the pillars of the 2024 Strategic Plan and the important history of this remarkable school as our guides.
Best,
Elizabeth
Meet Sant Bani School

Sant Bani School is an independent K-8 day school with an attached Pre-School in central New Hampshire. Our students gain self-confidence and a passion for learning through an integrated program of academics, creative arts, athletics, and service to others. Believing there is something to learn from everyone, we create a diverse community by interacting in mixed-age groups and practicing respect for self and others. These elements, combined with small classes and a connection to nature, produce a learning environment unique to SBS.
Our campus is located less than five miles from Interstate 93 – Exit 22 and is within 30 minutes of Concord, Plymouth, New Hampton, Bristol, Andover, Tilton, Franklin, and Laconia. Surrounded by 200-acres of woods and fields, the School’s location allows for students to enjoy ample outdoor time each day.
The school is a member of AISNE (the Association of Independent Schools in New England) and is accredited with NEASC (the New England Association of Schools and Colleges). Sant Bani School is recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt educational organization and is fully approved by the New Hampshire Department of Education.
Nondiscrimination Statement
Sant Bani School does not discriminate in any of its educational programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, race, creed, religion, color, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or disability in compliance with the Provisions of Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1974 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Officers
* President: Katherine Raphaelson P’21 ’24
* Vice President: Lisa Craig ’00
* Treasurer: Charlie Boynton
* Secretary: open
Members
* Kevin Baron P’04 ’06 ’08
* Emma Co ’03 P’31, 33
* Sarah DeBenedictis P’22 ’27
* Peter Durnan
* Peter Heller
Emeritus Trustees
* Kent Bicknell P’87 ’93, G’21 ’25 – Founding Head of School
* Judith Davidson P’87 ’89 ’94
* Shep Erhart P’93
* Richmond Mayo-Smith G’00 ’08 (decd.)
* Russell Perkins P’79
* O. Whitman Smith – President Emeritus
Staff Directory

Kari Allen '98
Second Grade Teacher, K-2 Grade Team Leader Smith College, BA
Plymouth State Univ., MEd
NH Elem. Ed. Cert.
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Linda Billin
Spanish Teacher Universidad Tecnica de Babahoyo
Universidad Tecnica Estatal de Quevedo
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Jessica Boynton
Middle School Science Teacher University of Mary Washington, BS
Antioch University New England, MS
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Sarah Benton Feitlinger
Preschool Teacher Skidmore College, BA
University of Washington, MEd


Joyce Henry
Director of Finance & Operations University of New Hampshire, BS
Southern NH University, MS
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Kristin Jarvis
Art Teacher University of New Hampshire, BFA
Plymouth State University, MEd
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Sara Nicolaisen '04
Director of Admission & Student Life Plymouth State University, BA
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Brittney Peterson '03
Student Services Coordinator Keene State College, BS
Plymouth State University, MEd
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Cassidy Ridings
Third Grade Teacher, 3-5 Grade Team Leader Plymouth State University, BS
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Kayla Lopez
First Grade Teacher Suffolk University, BS
Bank Street College of Education, MEd

Esther Shartar-Howe '97
Kindergarten Teacher, Preschool Grade Team Leader Hampshire College, BA
UVEI, NH Elem. Ed. Cert.
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Lissa Tupeck
School Counselor Lesley University, BS
Plymouth State University, MEd
School Counseling K-12 Cert.
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