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Cornelia Dwyer, BA, M.Ed. BA Colby College, M.Ed, Antioch New England Nelia Dwyer grew up in a variety of communities, an experience that fostered her love of exploring the unfamiliar.  This love has become an essential component of her philosophy of education.  Students in her class participate in lessons designed to engage, stimulate, and provoke deeper thinking about concepts and ideas.  Nelia believes in challenging students, knowing that as they digest their experiences as student, they develop both skills and an appreciation for their personal growth.  Students leave her class as more confident problem solvers with thoroughly developed study skills. Nelia graduated from Colby College and earned her M.Ed. in integrated learning at Antioch College.  Her education and her experience working many summers at Camp Killooleet have produced an exceptional educator.  Before joining the faculty of Riverside five years ago, Nelia worked with high school students at the Shackleton School, guiding adolescents through learning on expeditions away from home.  A resident of Burke, Nelia is glad to be a part of the small community at Riverside, a place where she sees students truly engaged in their learning.