Board of Trustees

Charestd@gccs-nh.org

Danielle Charest joined the Board of Trustees in June 2017. She is a proud mom with children ranging in age from 6 to 23.  She has been living in Nashua with her husband, Eric, for 25 years. They currently have a 5th grader and a 1st grader attending Gate City Charter School for the Arts. This is her family’s fifth year in the GCCSA community, and they could not be happier. Danielle has been involved in parent-teacher organizations for over 18 years as her older children have gone through school and have found GCCSA to be the perfect fit for her family. She is proud to be part of the BOT. She is also involved in GCCSA PTO and currently sits on the board as Treasurer. In their free time, her family enjoys volunteering in numerous organizations within the community such as junior actor-singers, NYSL, and PAL Force. Outside of her family and her volunteer hours, Danielle works as a Perinatal Scrub Tech. She is also attending Rivier University to become a Registered Nurse.

marchands@gccs-nh.org

Sarah Marchand is a dedicated mental health counselor, proud mom, and native New Englander. Her passion for education and community involvement led her to join the Board of Trustees at Gate City Charter School for the Arts since 2022. 

• Mental Health Counselor: Sarah holds the professional credentials of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC).
• Proud Mom: As a mother of 3 she understands each child has individual needs, and experiences, which Gate City Charter School celebrates, and encourages. 
• Native New Englander: Being from New Hampshire Sarah enjoys activities outside, gardening, playing with her family at local parks, or hiking many of the tall peaks of the white mountains. 

• Vice Chair: Sarah serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees. Her dedication to fostering a positive learning environment and promoting social-emotional growth aligns perfectly with the school’s mission.
• Community Engagement: Beyond her board responsibilities, Sarah actively volunteers in various community organizations, supporting initiatives related to education, mental health, and family well-being.

Sarah believes in the power of arts integration to enhance education. Gate City Charter School for the Arts uses an arts-integrated curriculum to inspire student excellence in academics and the arts while nurturing social-emotional growth. As Vice Chair, Sarah continues to champion this innovative approach

Thibeaults@gccs-nh.org

Sarah Thibeault lives with her husband, Julian, stepson, Weston, and daughter, Olive in Nashua, NH. Both herself and her husband come from an arts background and were excited to hear about Gate City Charter School for the Arts and knew this was the school for their daughter. She teaches Sunday School and sits on the financial board of her church in North Chelmsford, MA, where she grew up. Sarah is a certified Sports and Fitness nutrition coach as well as a NASM certified personal trainer. In their free time Sarah and her family volunteer in their church community and try to get active doing yoga or going on nature walks. Sarah loves volunteering at the school and helps in the library and cafeteria and anywhere else she can. She is involved in the PTO and also the PR&COMMUNITY committee. Sarah is excited to be part of Gate City Charter School for the Arts and proud to be serving as the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

Mahoneyn@gccs-nh.org

Neil graduated with a bachelor’s degree of Science from the University of New Hampshire and holds a Green Belt Six Sigma certificate from Villanova University.  He is employed as the Vice President of Procurement for the last 22 years at Fulfillment America Inc. in Billerica, MA. His roles include account management, purchasing, and scheduling. Neil is the proud parent of three
daughters of which two are currently enrolled at Gate City. The caring and supportive learning environment that Gate City provides is an ideal fit for his daughters’ needs. Neil was raised in Pelham, NH, and his wife, Amanda, has been married for 20 years. He is an avid golfer and most weekends you will find him on the golf course. Neil’s love of golf allowed him the opportunity to run a charity golf tournament for over 10 years to help raise money for cancer research.  When not on the golf course, Neil and his family enjoy game nights, beach days, and spending time with the dachshund, Dash. Neil is excited for the opportunity to be serving the school on the Board of Trustees and welcomes any comments or suggestions.

mcculloughd@gccs-nh.org

Deb is an educator with over 25 years of experience in schools ranging from middle school to Higher Education. She has a master's degree in Art Education and has taught at the high school and college level. She currently works at an independent boarding school as an administrator for academics. Deb is excited to bring her knowledge of educational pedagogy and experience to Gate City Charter School for the Arts. She loves to learn about students' learning styles at an arts-integrated school and hopes her work on the Board of Trustees will enhance the student learning experience and school. 

Deb is originally from Massachusetts and has lived in NH for nearly 15 years. She resides in Merrimack with her husband, 11-year-old son, a dog named Fezzik, and two cats. Deb and her family volunteer at the Educational Farm at Joppa Hill and enjoy traveling. She looks forward to working with and meeting the Gate City Charter School for the Arts community!