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l to r: Gina Apostal, Wayne Berger, Heather Liske, Sam Bicknell, Brian Fry, Allison DiNardo, Lauren Veit, Tarah Greenidge, Michael Cary, Trevor McKinlay kneeling: Daniel Roihl and Jennifer Marino
From Teaching Fellows to a “Boomerang” New Faculty Join the Deerfield Community When classes began in September, in addition to new students, the Deerfield community welcomed 13 new faculty members; three are teaching fellows, at the beginning of their careers, and they will work closely with a mentor in each of their departments, and one “new” member of the faculty returned to Deerfield after an absence of several years and many adventures.
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Fall 2010
The Admission Office added two associate directors to its ranks this fall: Allison DiNardo and Tarah Greenidge. Allison DiNardo has been pursuing graduate studies at Harvard University, and prior to that served as associate director of admissions and head girls varsity lacrosse coach at Pomfret School. She began her career as an account executive for Goodman Media International, Inc., in New York City. Tarah Greenidge most recently was director of the New Jersey SEEDS College Preparatory Program, which
prepares highly motivated, financially challenged students for admission to competitive colleges. She was also assistant director of admissions and multicultural affairs, director for multicultural recruitment, and director of the Higher Education Opportunity Program at her alma mater, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson.
Wayne Berger graduated from Deerfield in 1984, and is now the newest member of the Academy’s College Advising Office. Wayne began his career at Hotchkiss, then worked at Loomis-Chaffee, and for the past ten years served as Groton’s associate
director of admissions. He also taught Advanced Placement US History and led Groton to numerous championships in rowing and running. As a candidate to receive his master’s degree from Harvard University in technology, innovation, and education, Wayne also coached varsity heavyweight rowers at the university, founded the Boston Rowing Club in Cambridge, and served as its head coach.
The English Department welcomed three new members: Gina Apostol, Michael Cary, and Heather Liske.