ALDEN DUCHARME, B.S.
MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH TEACHER

Alden joined the Birches community in the fall of 2023 as a middle school math teacher. He graduated from the University of Vermont with a degree in middle level education. While there, Alden conducted research on equitable proficiency grading practices and math instruction practices. He has worked at various schools in Vermont, chiefly Winooski Middle School, and upon moving to Massachusetts, taught middle school at Boston Preparatory Charter School. He has experience and a passion for instructing math through discussion and inquiry, focusing not just on the 'how' but also on the 'why,' to emphasize a deeper understanding of mathematics. Outside of the classroom, Alden is an avid reader, enjoys going on hikes, playing sudoku, and doing pilates. As a tenth-generation Vermonter, he looks forward to bringing his pedagogy, teaching experience, and love of the outdoors to our community.