Welcome New Faces GREG POLLARD Director of Advancement
An 18-year veteran in advancement and
development leadership for independent schools, Greg Pollard has joined Cushing
Academy as the new director of advancement. Greg comes to Cushing from Babson College, where he was the senior associate director of development. He has extensive experience in independent schools, including as director of advancement at Kimball Union Academy in
New Hampshire and the Ransom Everglades School in Florida. “I am pleased to welcome Greg to Cushing, and I know he will take the Academy’s development efforts to new levels, which will increase the impact we make on our students’ learning and lives,” said Head of School Randy Bertin. “Working with our generous donors, Greg will secure resources that will allow us to continue
EDWARD "EDDIE" BUGGIE
Director of Inclusion and Community Life
A veteran diversity and inclusion
professional who started his career as a
Juilliard-trained dancer, Eddie Buggie has joined Cushing Academy as director of inclusion and community life.
is also joining the Performing Arts Department as a dance teacher. His training and experience will bring terrific opportunities for students in our dance program.” Eddie’s work will include providing professional
Eddie has been leading in this field at the college
development opportunities for faculty and
level for years. He initiated the Office of Diversity
staff, community education for students, and
and Inclusion at The Juilliard School and served
assessing the academic program and curriculum
as director of that program. Most recently, Eddie
to ensure and increase cultural inclusion.
was the Title IX & Equity Investigator, Green Dot Coordinator, at the University of Pittsburgh at
Eddie is thrilled to be joining Cushing’s team.
Bradford and Titusville. He has presented on
“I am passionate about the chance to do this
numerous occasions on diversity, equity, and
important work in a close-knit community like
inclusion and on Title IX. Before taking on the
this one," he said. " Being at a boarding school
Title IX role, Eddie worked as assistant director
beautifully combines my previous roles in
of residence life and housing at the University of
housing and student life with DEI. I think this
Pittsburgh, Bradford.
will be a great fit.”
Eddie will be a member of the senior leadership
Eddie earned a bachelor of fine arts in dance
team and will report to the Head of School. As
from Juilliard. He also has a master’s in
director, he will be instrumental in driving
education with an emphasis on higher
Cushing's momentum in the work of making the
education from Loyola University Chicago.
diverse school community more inclusive. His early career was as a dancer, dance teacher, Head of School Randy Bertin praised Eddie as
and executive director of a dance company.
an ideal choice for this role. “Eddie has been
Eddie has performed in works choreographed by
working on diversity, equity, and inclusion in
modern dance pioneers including Paul Taylor,
educational settings for nearly 20 years. His
Jose Limon, Alvin Ailey and Garth Fagan. He
expertise will be invaluable as Cushing looks to
has taught and performed across the country
continue to strengthen our efforts in these vital
and around the world.
areas,” Bertin said. “We are delighted that Eddie 8
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“Being at a boarding school beautifully combines my previous roles in housing and student life with DEI. I think this will be a great fit.”
