Board of Directors

Andy Schneider

Chair

Andy Schneider has been a member of the SERESC Board of Directors since 2015, initially acting as a School Board representative from the Merrimack (NH) School District, and more recently as a business-focused member of the current SERESC Board. In addition to his role on the SERESC Board, Andy is a Principal SW Product Manager for Hewlett Packard Enterprise and is responsible for the whole product and service lifecycle for HPE’s GreenLake Cloud solutions. Andy has resided in Merrimack for over 50 years with his wife Shirley and has 3 adult sons.

Charles P. Littlefield Ed.D.

Vice-Chair

From 1986-2019, Dr. Phil Littlefield served as a Superintendent in various New Hampshire and Massachusetts school districts including Methuen, Auburn, Candia and Hooksett. Phil has a Bachelor’s degree from Boston University, a Master’s degree from Framingham State University, and C.A.G.S. from Worcester State College. He earned his Doctorate at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell and has extensive experience teaching in higher education. In addition to his interest in motorcycles, Phil is an avid snowmobiler, ATV enthusiast, and boater.

Marge Polak

Secretary

Marge Polak has over forty years of experience in the field of education. She retired in June 2023 from SAU 15 which includes the New Hampshire school districts for the communities of Auburn, Candia and Hooksett. There she held the roles of Assistant Superintendent, Director of Student Services, and Special Education Teacher.  Marge has also worked as an adjunct professor at local universities and has served on other non-profit boards in the Greater Manchester area.

Kim Royer, M. Ed.

Director

Kim Royer has been a special educator since 1993, and works for the Barrington, NH school district. Kim runs a life skills program called SNAPS (Specific Needs Alternative Programming for Students) for students with various special needs and challenges. Kim became involved with SERESC over 15 years ago through its professional development trainings and then, more recently, has continued her involvement though her service as a Board member.

Nancy Lee P. Harding, MBA.PME

Director

Nancy Harding has been a member of the SERESC Board of Directors since 2021, as a business-focused member. In addition to her role on the SERESC Board, Nancy is a Strategic Account Manager for the United States Postal Service (USPS), responsible for managing three of the largest USPS accounts. Nancy has earned all of her degrees from Southern New Hampshire University, including a Bachelor’s degree, a Master’s degree with a concentration in Project Management, and is currently in a program to earn her Doctorate in Educational Leadership.

Darrell Lockwood, Ed. D.

Director

Darrel Lockwood has served as a school administrator in New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut. His roles have included Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent and Director of Professional Development. Darrell earned his Doctorate of Education in Curriculum, Instruction and Administration from Boston College. He has been a guest lecturer at the University of New Hampshire, and an adjunct faculty member at both Rivier College and Plymouth State University. He has been a board member of AASA and NHSAA and, in 2001, was named New Hampshire Superintendent of the Year.