Faculty are the heart and soul of The MacDuffie School, instilling the School's values and developing the knowledge and skills necessary for an excellent preparation for college. Most MacDuffie faculty members have Master's degrees and regularly pursue professional development opportunities. The average tenure of MacDuffie faculty is nine years, with many dedicating their entire careers to the School. Their vital approach to learning in their chosen fields helps to create an active community of learners -- a hallmark of the MacDuffie tradition.
ADMINISTRATION
Kathryn Gibson
Head of School
B.A., Vassar College
M.A., Columbia University
Thomas Addicks
Assistant Head of School
B.A., St. Lawrence University
M.S., Western Connecticut State University
M.A., Columbia University
Dina Lyman
Dean of Students
A.A., Centenary College for Women
Mika Saarela
Upper School Head
B.A., Rutgers University
M.A., Yale University
M.Phil., Yale University
Gregory Vennell
Middle School Head
B.S., Springfield College
M.S.T., Antioch College
ENGLISH
Alun Polga
Department Chair
B.A., Carleton College
M.F.A., University of Miami
Katie Silva
B.A., Smith College
Janice Hill
B.A., University of Akron
Carol Tomkiel
B.A., Dartmouth College
M.A., Georgetown University
WORLD LANGUAGES
Grace Carlson
Spanish
B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College
M.A., University of Wisconsin
Patricia Cefalo
Latin
A.B., Emmanuel College
A.M., Tufts University
Elizabeth Lancaster
French
B.A., University of Massachusetts
M.A., University of Massachusetts
Alberto Perez
Spanish
B.A., University of Massachusetts
M.A., University of Massachusetts
Carlotta Gladding
ESL
B.A., University of Maryland
Gisele Zachary
French
B.A., University of Massachusetts
M.A., University of Massachusetts
MATHEMATICS
Bonnie Gorfin
Department Chair
B.S., Springfield College
M.Ed., University of Massachusetts
John Blanton
B.A., Princeton University
Alan Brown
B.S., Westfield State
Peter Shelburne
B.A., Yale University
PH.D., Michigan State University
Craig Woolley
A.A., Monroe Community College
B.A. S.U.N.Y. at Buffalo
SCIENCE
Craig Woolley
Department Chair
A.A., Monroe Community College
B.A. S.U.N.Y. at Buffalo
Gregory Vennell
B.S., Springfield College
M.S.T., Antioch College
Hank Elliott
A.A., Greater Hartford Community College
M.S., Central Connecticut State University
Mary Adu-Gyamfi
B.S., Union College
M.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Karen Anderson
A.B., Clark University
M.A., Harvard University
HISTORY
Joan O'Brien
Department Chair
B.A., Middlebury College
M.A., University of Denver
M.A., University of Massachusetts
David Denno
B.A., University of Massachusetts
M.A., Brown University
Nancy LaPierre
A.A., Cypress College
B.A., Mount Holyoke College
Mika Saarela
B.A., Rutgers University
M.A., Yale University
M.Phil., Yale University
Daniel Taravella
B.A., Allegheny College
M.A., University of Chicago
FINE ARTS
Denise Boutin
Department Chair
Theater
B.A., University of Massachusetts
M.A., Northwestern University
Jo-Ann Hastings
Visual Arts
B.A., Elms College
Erin Murphy
Music
B.M., College of Wooster
M.M., University of Massachusetts
Aimee Stone
Dance
B.A., Bradford College
M.F.A., Smith College
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Susan Fischer
Athletic Director
B.A., Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Meirion George
Assistant Athletic Director
B.A., Canterbury Christ Church University, England
P.G. Certification in Education, University of DeMontford England
M.Phil./PHD, Canterbury Christ Church University, England
SUPPORT STAFF
Pat Boudreau
Registrar/Administrative Assistant to Assistant Head of School
Scott deWolski
Technology
B.S., University of Miami
Carol Dixon
Academic Support Center Director
B.A., Barrington College
M.A., American International College
Wendy Goulet
Nurse
B.S., University of Massachusetts
Cozette Haggerty
Administrative Assistant to Head of School
A.A., Keystone Jr. College
B.A., Susquehanna University
Richard Goldschmidt
Technology Coordinator
A.B., Dartmouth College
Kristen Kozel
Guidance Office Administrative Assistant
Lynn Martin
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
A.S., Bay Path College
Lynn Minney, LICSW
School Counselor
B.S., Elms College
M.S.W., Springfield College
Bill Morris
Director of College Counseling
B.A., University of New Hampshire
M.Ed., Boston University
Virginia Reid-Pribula
Librarian
B.A., William Paterson University
M.A., Kean University
M.S., Simmons College
Zuzanna Zaluga
Director of Residential Life
B.A., Elms College
ADMISSIONS
Linda Keating
Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
B.S., Skidmore College
Susan Clayton
Director of Boarding Admissions
B.A., Skidmore College
Brooke Depelteau
Associate Director of Admissions
B.A., Presbyterian College
M.P.A., University of Georgia
Amy Correa
Admissions Assistant
A.A., Porter & Chester Institute
DEVELOPMENT
Karen Kakley
Director of Development & Alumni Relations
B.A., Mount Holyoke College
Hannah Zahn
Development Associate
A.A., Greenfield Community College
B.A., Westfield State College
Ann Rivers
Administrative Assistant to Director of Development
A.S., Springfield Technical Community College
MARKETING
Barbara Fitzpatrick
Director of Marketing
B.S., Boston University
BUSINESS OFFICE
Carole Bielizna
Business Manager
Betty Shaw
Assistant Business Manager
A.A., Springfield Technical Community College
B.S., Western New England College
Kenneth Cusson
Maintenance Staff
