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 Coordinator
B.S., Springfield College
M.S.T., Antioch College

ENGLISH

Alun Polga
Department Chair
B.A., Carleton College
M.F.A., University of Miami

Janice Hill
B.A., University of Akron

Carol Tomkiel
B.A., Dartmouth College
M.A., Georgetown University

Daniel Taravella
B.A., Allegheny College
M.A., University of Chicago

WORLD LANGUAGES

Elizabeth Lancaster
Department Chair
French
B.A., University of Massachusetts
M.A., University of Massachusetts

Patricia Cefalo
Latin
A.M., Tufts University
A.B., Emmanual College

Zachary Taylor
Spanish
B.A., Dickinson College

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

Karen Anderson
A.B., Clark University
M.A., Harvard University

Mary Beth Heaton
B.S., University of Pittsburg

Gregory Vennell
B.S., Springfield College
M.S.T., Antioch College

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

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

Aimee Dewar
Dance
B.A., Bradford College
M.F.A., Smith College

Peter VanSiclen
Music
B.A., Hamilton College
M.M. Candidate, University of Massachusetts

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

Lynda Winnick
Nurse
B.S., University of Massachusetts

Brenda Joslyn
Executive Assistant for Admissions & Institutional Advancement
A.S., Holyoke Community College

Lynn Martin
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
A.S., Bay Path College

Wendy Weiss
School Counselor
B.A., Mt. Holyoke
M.S.W., University of Connecticut

Bill Morris
Director of College Counseling
B.A., University of New Hampshire
M.Ed., Boston University

Carol Plaut
Academic Support Center
B.A., St. John's College
M.A., Adelphi University

Virginia Reid-Pribula
Librarian
B.A., William Paterson University
M.A., Kean University
M.S., Simmons College

Ann Rivers
Administrative Assistant for Admissions & Institutional Advancement
A.S., Springfield Technical Community 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

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