SCHOOL DIRECTORY

SCHOOL DIRECTORY

Administrative Team

BUFFUM, NATHANIEL (NATE): ext. 308. Head of Middle School. Grade 8 History. Kenyon College, B.A., Lesley College, M.Ed. (1997)

COAKLEY, KEVIN: ext. 313. Director of Arts. Grades 1–8 Art, Middle School Athletics. Lake Forest College, B.A. (1993–96, 1997)

FERNANDES, ALI: ext. 321. Chief Information Officer. Middle School Arts. University of Massachusetts Boston (2006)

HAITH, CARLA: ext. 325. Head of Lower School. Grade 3 Math. Clark Atlanta University, B.A., Lesley University M.Ed. (2015)

JACKSON, MARK: ext. 334. Director of Athletics. Grades 2–3 and 4/5 Boys’ Physical Education, Middle School Athletics. Keene State College, B.S., University of New Hampshire, M.S. (1999)

LIEBHOFF, EMILIE: ext. 344. Assistant Head of School and Director of Admissions. Middle School Athletics. Dartmouth College, B.A., Harvard University, Ed.M., Cornell University, M.B.A. (2014)

MALONEY, MARY ELLEN: ext. 346. Head of Primary School. Kindergarten, ext. 2590. Reading Specialist. Stonehill College, B.A., Northeastern University, M.Ed., Orton-Gillingham Certified (1980)

OUELLETTE, KATIE: ext. 355. Special Assistant to the Head of School. Connecticut College, B.A., Boston University, Ed.M. (2018)

RUDNICK, CHARLES: ext. 362. Director of Advancement. Grade 8 History, Middle School Athletics. Harvard College, A.B., Georgetown Law, J.D. (2016)

SANTRY, ROBERT (BOB): ext. 363. Chief Financial Officer. Middle School Athletics. Williams College, B.A., F.W. Olin School of Business at Babson College, M.B.A. (2015)

WEBSTER, ALLISON D.: ext. 379. Head of School. Middle School Arts. Rollins College B.A., Tulane Law School, J.D., Harvard Graduate School of Education, M.Ed., University of Pennsylvania, M.A.P.P. (2016)

Please Note: DCD installed a new phone system over the summer with new three-digit extensions. Faculty and staff who have a 915 direct line can still be reached at those numbers.

Faculty and Staff

ABRAHAMSON, CARL: Buildings and Grounds, ext. 300. (1998)

ACKERMAN, ABIGAIL C. (ABBY): Advancement Associate, ext. 301. Boston College, B.A. (2018)

ALBERT, ERIN: School Psychologist, ext. 302. Skidmore College, B.A., Fairfield University, M.A., Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study, School Psychology (2017) (on maternity leave until October 29, 2018)

ANDRADE-DE LEÓN, AUTUMN: Grades 4-8 Spanish, Grade 6 Advisor, ext. 304. Smith College, B.A., University of Pennsylvania, M.A. (2018)

BALK, DANIEL (DAN): Assistant Athletic Director, Grade 6 Advisor, Grade 6 History, Service Learning Coordinator, Grades 4 and 5 Physical Education, Growth Education, Middle School Athletics, ext. 305. University of Rochester, B.A., Lynch Graduate School of Education, Boston College, M.A. (2011)

BEMIS, JOANNA: Grade 5, ext. 306. University of Rhode Island, B.A., Lesley College, M.Ed. (1995)

BLANEY, JARED: Buildings and Grounds (2017)

BOWEN, LESLIE: Director of Communications, ext. 307. McGill University, B.A., University of Massachusetts Boston, M.B.A. (2003)

CARNEY, AMY: Director of Capital Giving, ext. 311. Boston College Lynch School of Education, B.A., Boston College Lynch School of Education, M.A. (2019)

CHIARI, STEPHANIE: Grade 5, ext. 312. Mount Holyoke College, B.A., Lesley College, M.Ed. (2011)

CONNERS, ELIZABETH (BETH): Director of Learning Resources and Student Support, Grades 6 and 7 Double English, ext. 314. U.C. Davis, B.A. Harvard Graduate School of Education, M.Ed., Boston College, Ph.D. (2015)

DANIELS, MEAGHAN: Assistant Teacher, Grades 1 and 2, ext. 315. Bridgewater State University, B.A. (2016)

DUGGAN, DIANE CARTER: Reading Specialist, Kindergarten–Grade 2, ext. 316. Boston University, B.S., Wheelock College, M.S. Mass. General Hospital Reading Disabilities Unit: Orton-Gillingham certified (2002)

EDIE, RICHARD (RICK): Grade 7 Advisor, Grades 6 and 7 English, Secondary School Counseling, Middle School Athletics, ext. 317. Princeton University, B.A., Boston University, M.B.A. (2004)

EUTEMEY, KAREN: Middle School Visual Arts, ext. 318. Boston University, B.F.A., Teacher Certification Program, Boston State College, Continuing Education/Graduate Study, Massachusetts College of Art (2019)

FELCON, KATHY: Library Assistant, ext. 320. University of Vermont, B.S. (2004)

FOODY, LAURA: Reading and Math Specialist, ext. 322. Cornell University, B.S., Mount St. Mary’s, MEd. (2019)

GAGE, ELAINE: Pre-Kindergarten–Grade 1 and Grades 4 and 5 Physical Education, Middle School Athletics, ext. 323. Bridgewater State College, B.S., Cambridge College, M.Ed. (1994) (1996)

GOW, RUTH BOYDEN: Grade 8 Advisor, Grades 6 and 8 Science, Growth Education, Student Council Advisor, ext. 324. Tufts University, B.S., M.Ed. (1991)

HARRINGTON, ROBERT (BO): Grade 7 Advisor, Middle School Latin and Math, Middle School Athletics. ext. 326. Cornell University, B.A. (2015)

HARRISON, CAMILLE: Library Media Specialist. ext. 343. Syracuse University, B.A., Pratt Institute, M.S. Library and Information Science and Library Media Specialist Certification (2020)

HAWKOM, KATIE: School Nurse, ext. 327. Boston College, B.S. Nursing (2020)

HOLDEN, CHRISTINE: Grade 2, ext. 329. Wheaton College, B.A., Bridgewater State College, M.Ed. (2009)

HOLDEN, PHILIP (PHIL): Director of Facilities and Operations, ext. 330. (2014)

HULTGREN, COLLEEN: Grade 3, Service Learning Coordinator, ext. 331. St. Michael’s College, B.A., Lesley University, M.Ed. (1998) 155

JACKSON, ALEXIS (LEXI): Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten Science, ext. 333. Trinity College, B.A., University of New Hampshire, M.Ed. (2001)

KAELIN, KELLI: Grades 3 and 5 Science and Outdoor Curricular Support, ext. 335. Rider University, B.S. (2020)

KAPLAN, LISA: Camp Director, ext. 336. Syracuse University B.S. (2013)

KEFFER, ZOE: Grade 1 Teaching Assistant, ext. 337. Lesley University, B.A. (2020)

KENNEDY, KELLY: Grade 4, ext. 338. Springfield College B.S., M.Ed. (2004)

KULIJANCIC, HARIS: Program Director, Horizons at Dedham Country Day, ext. 339. Connecticut College, B.A (2019)

LABAN, MEREDITH: Executive Director, Horizons at Dedham Country Day, ext. 339. Colgate University, B.A., University of Michigan, M.A. (2009-15, 2017)

LACERDA, KYLIE: Director of Events, ext. 340. Providence College, B.A. (2016)

LEGENDRE, ROBERT (BOB), Buildings and Grounds (2018)

LEITH, BRENDA: Grade 8 Advisor, Middle School Math, ext. 341. University of New Hampshire, B.S. (2003)

LEVI, REBECCA (BECCA): Pre-Kindergarten–Grade 8 Woodworking, ext. 342. Colorado College, B.A., Columbia Teachers College, M.A. (2019)

LIEN, MAEVE: Grades 3–5 Music, Lower & Middle School Bands, Middle School Arts, ext. 345. University of Mary, B.S., New England Conservatory of Music, M.M. (2019)

LIMA, KIM: Controller (covering maternity leave), ext. 309. UMass Dartmouth, B.S. Accounting, Bentley University, M.S. Taxation (2020)

MARTINEZ, LAURA: Administrative Assistant and Admissions, ext. 299. Merrimack College, B.S. Economics, B.A. International Business (2017)

MAYARD, LYNNE: Grade 3, ext. 347. Brandeis University, B.A. (1996)

MCCARTHY, MAURA: Controller (on maternity leave), ext. 309. University of Massachusetts, Isenberg School of Management, B.A. (2017)

MCPHERSON, KAREN: Assistant Chef, ext. 348. Boston Business School, B.A. (2014)

MILLER, DAN: Grade 5, ext. 350. University of Maine, Farmington, B.A. Education (2020)

MILLER, SCOTT: Middle School Arts, ext. 351. Berklee College of Music, B.A. (2013)

MILLS, LAURIE: Middle School Assistant Teacher, ext. 352. Wheaton College, B.A., Lesley University, M.Ed. (2020)

NAGODE, MARIE: Yoga/Mindfulness Teacher, ext. 353. St. Michael’s College, B.A. (2017)

NICHOLS, KATE: Director of Annual Fund and Alumni Affairs, ext. 354. Union College, B.A. (2017)

OSINUBI, EMILY: School Nurse, ext. 327. Laboure College, A.N.D., University of Massachusetts, Boston, B.S.N (2019)

PATEL, HASEL: Director of Human Resources, ext. 332. University of South Florida, B.S. (2013)

PAYTON-STONE, SARA, School Nurse, ext. 327. Stonehill College, B.A., MCPHS University, B.S.N. (2019)

PINOLA, JAMES (JIM): Grade 6 Advisor, Middle School Math. ext. 356. Bentley College, B.A. (2004)

PRICE, CHERYL: Kindergarten, ext. 357. University of Massachusetts Amherst B.A., University of Massachusetts Boston, M.Ed. (2013)

RAPHEL, ANNETTE: Consultant. Northeastern University, B.S., Bridgewater State University, M.Ed., Harvard Graduate School of Education, Certificate of Advanced Study, University of Massachusetts, Boston, Certificate in Critical and Creative Thinking (2017)

REARDON, KATHLEEN (KATE): Director of Academic Technology, ext. 358. College of the Holy Cross, B.A., Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of America, J.D. (2017)

REARDON, SEAN: Extended Day Teacher, Middle School Arts, ext. 359. Boston College, B.A. (2018)

ROCHELLE, HILARY: Director of Marketing, Middle School Arts, ext. 360. Trinity College, B.A., Tuck School, Dartmouth College, M.B.A. (2013)

ROTHWELL, JANE: Permanent Teaching Substitute; Drama Assistant; Editor, Literary Annual (Dream, Create, Discover), ext. 361. University of Minnesota, Regis College, B.A. (2001)

SAIA, MEGAN ROTHWELL ’97: Director of Extended Day, ext. 319. University of Rhode Island, B.A., Lesley University, M.A.Ed. (2006)

SENESE, PAMELA: Grade 1, ext. 364. Wheelock College, B.S., M.S.Ed., The Carroll School Teacher Training Institute: Orton-Gillingham Associate Level (2002)

SHERMAN, SUE: Lower School Language Arts Coordinator/ Reading Specialist, ext. 365. Lesley College, B.S., Boston University, M.S.Ed., Orton-Gillingham and Wilson Reading System-trained. (2005)

SHIRLEY, SUSAN (SUE): Grades 3–5 Science, Grade 5 Math, ext. 366. Allegheny College, B.S. (1983)

SIDOLI, ELISA: Pre-Kindergarten–Grade 8 Drama, Kindergarten Creative Movement, Middle School Arts, Director of Secondary School Counseling, ext. 367. University of London, B.A., Harvard Graduate School of Education, M.Ed. (1998)

SIMONSON, MAUREEN: Kindergarten Assistant Teacher and Reading Specialist, Academic Coordinator, Horizons at Dedham Country Day School, ext.368. Boston College B.A., Regis College, M.A., Framingham State University, M.Ed. (2014)

SIMPSON, JOI: Help Desk Coordinator, ext. 328. Framingham State, B.S. (2017)

SINCLAIR, ALYSSA: Grade 2, ext. 369. Providence College, B.A., Lesley University, M.Ed. (1996)

SMINKEY, KYLE: Lower School Physical Education, Middle School Athletics, ext. 370. University of Vermont, B.S. (2018)

SNOW, VALERIE: Private Music Program Coordinator, Piano Teacher, School Accompanist, ext. 371. University of New Hampshire, B.A., Boston Conservatory, M.M. Ed., Autism Concentration. (2013) 158

SOUTSOS, WENDY: Grades 6 and 7 Double English, Grade 6 math and English, Middle School Athletics. ext. 372. Dartmouth College, The Taft School, A.B., Simmons College, M.A.T., (2016)

STEVENS, JEFFREY (JEFF): Chef, ext. 348. (2020)

SWAN, CAROLINE: Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten Art, ext. 373. Connecticut College, B.A., Wheelock College, M.S. (1984)

TARKULICH, MICHELLE: Grade 4, ext. 374. Skidmore College, B.S., Boston University, Ed.M. (2017)

THACHER, ROBERTSON (ROB): Grade 8 Advisor, Grade 7 History, Grade 8 English, ext. 375. Oberlin College, B.A. (2005)

TOUSLEY, CAROLYN: Lower and Middle School Science, Grade 7 Advisor (covering maternity leave), ext. 376. George Mason University, B.S., M.Ed. (2020)

TRAN, DEE: Middle School Arts, ext. 377. Massachusetts College of Art and Design, B.F.A. (2018)

WALSH, SARAH S.: Lower and Middle School Science, Grade 7 Advisor (on maternity leave), ext. 378. Boston College Lynch School of Education, B.A., Boston College Lynch Graduate School of Education, Ed.M. (2018)

WHITE, DEBORAH STURTEVANT (DEB): Associate Director of Admissions, Middle School Athletics, ext. 380. Brown University, B.A., Harvard Graduate School of Education, M.Ed. (1987)

WILLIAMS, JENNIFER (JEN): Grades 3 and 5 Reading, ext. 381, Kenyon College, B.A., Wheelock College, M.S. (2019)

WILSON, KIMBERLY (KITT): Grade 1, ext. 382. Simmons College, B.A., M.A.T., Orton-Gillingham Level I Certified (2015)

Department Contacts

Department Name Extension

Admissions..........................Emilie Liebhoff ...........................................344

Advancement......................Charles Rudnick..........................................362

Arts......................................Kevin Coakley.............................................313 Athletics .............................Mark Jackson...............................................334

Billing .................................Kim Lima/Maura McCarthy........................309 Board of Trustees President: Mark Epker 617-462-3587 mark.r.epker@gmail.com

Extended Day Program.......Megan Saia ’97............................................319 Financial Aid.......................Bob Santry...................................................363 Head of School....................Allison Webster ...........................................379

Horizons .............................Meredith Laban ...........................................339

Learning Resources &.........Beth Conners...............................................314 Student Support Lower School (1–5)............Carla Haith...................................................325 Main Office.........................Laura Martinez............................................299

Middle School (6–8)...........Nate Buffum................................................308 Nurse...................................Katie Hawkom.............................................327 Emily Osinubi Sara Payton-Stone

Parent Association

Amy Starmer, President 919-928-4214 amy.starmer@childrens.harvard.edu Primary School (PK–K)......Mary Ellen Maloney....................................346 Private Music Program .......Valerie Snow................................................371 Secondary School................Elisa Sidoli ..................................................367 Counseling To contact any member of the faculty and staff by email, use the first letter of the first name followed by the full last name @dcds.net. For example, Allison Webster may be contacted by emailing awebster@dcds.net.