EPISCOPAL UP CLOSE FIVE NEW FACULTY FACES on the Hill Continued
Timothy Seamans
Assistant Chaplain and Theology Teacher M.Div. Yale University, M.A. Chicago Theological Seminary, B.S. Olivet Nazarene University
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I have enjoyed discovering that Timothy and I speak a common language. We both arrived at Episcopal after working with younger students in our previous positions. Timothy served as the lower school chaplain at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School, one of the largest Episcopal schools in the country. Working with younger kids teaches you to speak with anyone about anything. You never know what question might come next. Timothy has this skill in spades, and it is serving him well at EHS. Timothy teems with curiosity about theology, the world, and others. His time studying at Yale, Chicago Theological, and in the UK prepared him for the classroom and make him an accessible preacher in the pulpit. In one of my favorite chapel talks of Timothy’s, he shared how being an LGBTQ ally to a friend led him to become an ordained Episcopal priest. He embodies the idea that being in relationship with others allows us to live our lives more fully, a message we often talk about at Episcopal. Timothy is a great fit as a freshman advisor, and I am jealous of the food that his advisees have to look forward to, since I have seen the images posted on the #cafeseamans Instagram. I have a date on the calendar to dine there soon! Along with cooking skills, Timothy brings with him his work in racial healing and reconciliation. He serves on the Presiding Bishop’s Executive Council Committee on Anti-Racism. He believes that the call to justice and equity does not just live in the walls of the chapel. It permeates our lives and challenges us to be empathetic of everyone. It is a gift to welcome Timothy to the chaplaincy and to our community this year.
Alex Smith
Assistant Director of Admissions B.A. Wheaton College
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I knew Alex would be a fantastic addition to the admissions team as soon as I heard she was from my home state of Connecticut, but she brings far more to EHS than her love of the Patriots and her familiar Northern accent! A graduate of Wheaton College in Massachusetts with a degree in psychology, Alex began her career working as a fitness instructor. Most recently, she worked as a coach for the Suffield High School Field Hockey team and marketing director at Bloom Indoor Gardens. Alex joined Episcopal this fall as an assistant director of admissions, head varsity field hockey coach, and member of the Evans Dorm team. In the admissions office, Alex’s marketing experience is a significant asset in telling the story of Episcopal to prospective families, and her calm and friendly presence sets families at ease as soon as they enter the doors of Penick Hall. Alex is an exceptional coach with a deep understanding of the game and the experience of a star collegiate athlete. Even more importantly, Alex is deeply committed to the character development that happens at Episcopal both on and off the field. Her passion for empowering young female leaders is real. If she’s not on Greenway Field with her team or greeting families in Penick, you might find her tearing it up on the tennis court. And if you’re really lucky, you might have the chance to taste one of her vegetable curries! I am thrilled that Alex has joined our community. Beyond the incredible professional assets she brings, Alex is already passionate about Episcopal’s strong community and commitment to an exceptional student experience. 8