About

My name is Reta Chaffee and I am running for my 5th term on the Goffstown School Board (2025-2028). My first term started in 2013 and I continue to be an active and committed member of the Board.

Each board member also sits on several sub-committees. I have served on the Planning & Communications and Curriculum & Education committees since 2013. I recently joined the Technology committee. In the past I have served on 2 Principal Search committees and the Teacher Contract committee. A little-known fact is that members of both the Goffstown and New Boston School Boards also serve on the SAU #19 School Board which oversees and governs matters of the SAU.

I am running for re-election to the School Board because I am committed to the success of our students, schools, and community. Public education benefits everyone and brings value to our community. Serving on the board requires dedication: attending meetings, analyzing data, listening to diverse perspectives, and making informed, sometimes difficult, decisions. It also means ensuring integrity, accountability, fiscal responsibility, and a positive learning and working environment. With 12 years of experience, I bring institutional knowledge and a strong commitment to the well-being of our schools. I look forward to continuing this important work and ensuring our schools remain a valued and integral part of the Goffstown Community.

Here’s a little more information about me:

Family
My family moved to Goffstown when I was three and I, along with my 4 siblings, graduated from GHS. I left Goffstown soon after graduating returning in 2002 with my husband, Andrew. We have hosted exchange students from Kyrgyzstan, Philippines, Morocco, and Ukraine. Our 2 daughters, Lili and Anna, recently graduated from GHS. We all love living in Goffstown and all it has to offer.
Community
There is a great sense of community in Goffstown and this is largely a result of what everyone puts into it. My husband and I both serve on town committees, and we are engaged in a variety of activities and volunteer opportunities.
Education
- University of New Hampshire, BA, Spanish, Education Minor
- NH Teacher Certificate of Secondary Education, Spanish, 12 years
- School for International Training, Program in Intercultural Management, World Learning. Masters, International Administration. (Master’s video project: Micro Business, Growing Vermont’s Economy from Within)
- Marlboro College, Graduate Program, MS, Internet Strategy Management (Master’s capstone project: UNESCO’s WebWorld, Communicating a World of Information. A Strategic Web Marketing Plan)
Professional Summary
- Director of Educational Technology, UNH College of Professional Studies. Manages team of instructional designers responsible for design of 1000+ online courses annually meeting standards of excellence. (Current)
- Southern Vermont Community Action Agency (SEVCA), Director, Micro-Business Development Program
- Spanish Teacher, St. Thomas Aquinas High School
Experience
Over 40 years of successful experience in the field of education, from K-12 to higher ed and beyond. This includes teaching, training, curriculum, program and resource development, managing staff, leadership, strategic planning, change management, and budget oversight.
LinkedIn
You can find out more about me on my LinkedIn page.

2025 Candidates Guide & Recording

You can learn more about me and other town and school candidates in the Goffstown 2025 Candidates Guide published by the Goffstown Library based on candidates’ responses to survey questions.

The 2025 Candidates Night held on 2/19/25 was recorded and can be watched on GTV. (2:14 hrs)