Kara Holland

Peter Taffel

Special Education Teacher

Pete Taffel is a special education teacher at Maine Connections Academy (MCA). He received an undergraduate degree from the University of Vermont.  He also completed graduate courses and earned special education certification from Southern Conneticut State University. 

The Online School Experience at Wyoming Connections Academy

PPrior to joining MCA, Mr. Taffel had 12 years of experience serving the special needs community. He was a special education teacher at the Connecticut Center for Child Development, a transition specialist at Montpelier High School, and a special education teacher and pod leader at the New School of Montpelier.

He says, “I have always felt that it is important for students to have options and to learn in an individualized way. MCA provides a great opportunity for students to learn in an innovative and flexible way. Teachers are actively working to personalize student learning to make it unique for each child.

"MCA provides a great option for students to learn in an innovative and flexible way. Teachers are actively working to personalize student learning to make it unique for each child."

— Mr. Taffel