Prospect Hill Academy Charter School

08/28/2026

PHA is thrilled to be one of only 28 school districts statewide to be awarded a Civics Teaching and Learning Grant from the Healey-Driscoll Administration!

We are grateful to the administration and DESE for supporting PHA's Upper Elementary Campus with a Civics grant so PHA grades 3-5 teachers can receive professional development on teaching the Investigating History curriculum. The curriculum promotes civic service, prepares students for the duties of citizenship, and encourages deeper learning through actively doing civics.

Funds help districts expand access to high-quality civic learning for all students

08/27/2026

We loved welcoming our grades 3–5 students and families to the Schedules & Scoops event last evening at the Upper Elementary Campus! ✨

It was wonderful to see all the joyful faces and feel the excitement and energy as we kick off a new school year. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead! 💙

08/27/2026

Please join us in welcoming to the PHAmily Madinah Bond, our new 6th grade Math Teacher!

Madinah has a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and three years of prior experience teaching. She enjoys cruising around town on her Vespa.

Says Madinah, "I chose PHA because of the diversity of the students and faculty and staff, as well as the strong leadership and support of our administration. I felt the community bond from the moment I walked through the doors of Prospect Hill Academy Charter School."

08/26/2026

Say hello to Lorrie Barclay, our new 3rd Grade Math Teacher!

Lorrie attended Southampton College and previously spent 21 years teaching in Washington, DC, New York, and Boston. She enjoys visiting museums, history, hiking, art, and spending time with her dog Oreo.

Says Lorrie, "I chose to be part of Prospect Hill Academy because of the diversity and the focus on students. I love being part of such a collaborative and supportive team."

08/25/2026

Please join us in welcoming all of our new PHA faculty & staff! They joined us last Wednesday through Friday for New Faculty & Staff Institute, where they spent three days engaging in professional learning together and getting to know their new colleagues across campuses before all PHA faculty & staff returned this week. Welcome to the PHAmily!

08/25/2026

Meet Crystal Johnson, our new Special Education Associate Teacher at the Upper Elementary Campus!

Crystal has a BA in Communications and Theater and previously spent five years at Muraco Elementary School as a special education ESP (educational support professional) and three years as a preschool teacher at The Family Schools. Crystal enjoys going to concerts, most outdoor activities, animals, swimming, theater, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

Says Crystal, "I was lucky to learn about what a wonderful community and teaching team PHA was from a friend. I really connected with the school's mission and philosophy. I believe that we as teachers play a vital role in supporting students' growth as individuals and helping them cultivate a lifelong love of learning. The inclusive educational environment and diversity in the school really reflected the type of district that I'd love to be a part of!

08/24/2026

Thank you to the Kiwanis Club of Somerville for once again organizing a backpack and school supply drive 🎒✏️📓 to benefit PHA and Somerville students!

We are grateful to all the volunteers who came out last week to assemble the bags 🙏 Thanks to their generous support, our students in need will receive 100 brand new backpacks filled with school supplies✨

08/24/2026

We are happy to introduce Maxwell Johnson-Green, our new 8th Grade Math Teacher!

Maxwell attended Georgia Southern University and was a Middle Math Teacher in Florida for nine years prior to coming to PHA. He enjoys playing video games, cooking, watching and playing sports, sleeping, and becoming a Pokémon master. Says Maxwell, "I love the diversity of the school."

08/21/2026

Please join us in welcoming to the PHAmily Natasha Lassiter, our new Assistant Principal at the Upper Elementary Campus!

With more than 16 years of experience in education, Natasha has dedicated her career to fostering equitable, student-centered learning environments where all children can thrive. Her background includes instructional leadership, special education, school culture and climate, restorative practices, and teacher development across public, charter, and therapeutic school settings.

Natasha is passionate about partnering with students, families, and educators to build inclusive school communities that promote academic excellence and social-emotional growth. She holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts Boston, a master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Cambridge College, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Education at Northeastern University.

08/20/2026

Say hello to Carolyn Modlish, Early Childhood Special Education Teacher!

Carolyn attended the University of Delaware for Undergrad (Elementary Education: Special Education) and Endicott College for her Master's (Moderate Disabilities). She previously served as a grade 2 general education teacher in Andover Public Schools and taught out west in Jackson Hole, Wyoming for Grade 4-5, 2-3, High School Math & Science in a Behavioral School, and K-5 Special Ed. In her free time, she enjoys being outside with friends and family, skiing, biking, hiking, yoga, running, climbing, reading/writing, and photography.

Says Carolyn, "I recently moved to Somerville, so I am excited to work at Prospect Hill to get to know the new community I am living in even better! The opportunity to combine my passion for students' social and emotional learning with academics is something that also drew me to this school."