Upper School Faculty & Staff

Lewis Bryant
Director of Multicultural Services / Upper School History/Social Science
617-800-2168
lewis_bryant@bbns.org
Tufts University
John M. Knapp
Upper School Director
617-800-2130
jack_knapp@bbns.org
B.A. Wesleyan University
M.A. University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D. University of Pennsylvania
Henri Andre
Director of Health & Fitness
617-800-2143
henri_andre@bbns.org
B.S., M.S. SUNY at Cortland
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Mercedes Barletta
Latin
617-800-2236
mercedes_barletta@bbns.org
B.A. Wesleyan University
Kimberley Bastian
Associate Director of Upper School Admission/Director of Financial Aid
617-800-2188
kim_bastian@bbns.org
B.A. Providence College
Karina Baum
US Biology
617-800-2250
karina_baum@bbns.org
M.S. University of Buenos Aires (Biology)
Ph.D. Brandeis University (Molecular & Cell Biology)
Sean Bennett
School Receptionist
617-800-2267
sean_bennett@bbns.org
M.A. Episcopal Divinity School
Mike Bernstein
US Math
617-800-2127
mike_bernstein@bbns.org
M.A. State University of New York at Buffalo (Computer Science)/M.S. New York University, Courant Institute of Mathematical Science (Computer Science)
M.Ed. Harvard University
Joan Bomfim
US Physics & Chemistry
617-800-2156
joan_bomfim@bbns.org
B.S. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Chemistry)
M.S. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Inorganic Chemistry)
Louise Brown
Dance Instructor
617-800-2268
louise_brown@bbns.org
Gustavo Carrera
History
617-800-2133
gustavo_carrera@bbns.org
B.A. Columbia University
Jennifer Carvalho
US Math
617-800-2128
jennifer_carvalho@bbns.org
B.A. Drew University (Mathematics)
Michaela Casey
Academic Support Coordinator
617-800-2186
michaela_casey@bbns.org
A.B. Vassar College
M.Ed. Lesley University
Margot Caso
Spanish
617-800-2232
margot_caso@bbns.org
B.A. Haverford College
Leah Cataldo
Biology/ Science Department Chair
617-800-2158
leah_cataldo@bbns.org
B.A. Boston University
Ph.D. University of Massachusetts
Willa Chamberlain
Russian/Languages Department Chair
617-800-2290
willa_chamberlain@bbns.org
B.A. University of Iowa
Ph.D. Yale University
Mireille Ciani
French
617-800-2241
mireille_ciani@bbns.org
B.A. University of Massachusetts
M.S. Columbia School of Journalism
Ross Clark
Academic Dean
617-800-2220
ross_clark@bbns.org
B.A. Amherst College
Albert Coons
Mathematics
617-800-2264
al_coons@bbns.org
A.B. Johns Hopkins University
M.Ed., Ph.D. University of Texas, Austin
Frederick Coyne
Associate Director of College Counseling
617-800-2106
fred_coyne@bbns.org
B.S. Fitchburg State College
Althea Cranston
English Department Chair
617-800-2294
althea_cranston@bbns.org
A.B. Brown University
M.A. Brown University
Parrish Dobson
Photography/Arts Department Chair
617-800-2291
parrish_dobson@bbns.org
A.B. Yale University
M.A. Brandeis University
Alexzandra Dow
Assistant Librarian/Senior Spring Project Coordinator
617-800-2164
sandy_dow@bbns.org
B.A., M.Ed. University of Massachusetts, Amherst
M.L.S. Simmons College
Rosemary Downer
Executive Assistant to the Head of School
617-800-2101
rosemary_downer@bbns.org
Debra Dzierzak
Director of Student Health Services
617-800-2295
debra_dzierzak@bbns.org
B.S. Emmanuel College
M.A. Cambridge College
Robert Edbrooke Jr.
Latin/History
617-800-2157
robert_edbrooke@bbns.org
A.B. University of Illinois A.M.,
Ph.D. University of Chicago
Lelia Evans
Spanish
617-800-2263
leila_evans@bbns.org
B.A. Colby College
M.A. Middlebury College
Alda Farlow
English
617-800-2253
alda_farlow@bbns.org
B.A. Providence College
Mark Fidler
Mathematics
617-800-2288
mark_fidler@bbns.org
A.B. Dartmouth College
Katie Gayman
Biology/Environmental Science, College Counselor
617-800-2299
katie_gayman@bbns.org
B.A. Dartmouth College
Ed.M. Boston University
Diane Giardi
Ceramics
617-800-2281
diane_giardi@bbns.org
B.S. University of Vermont
M.F.A. Syracuse University
Kimberly Gold
All School Coordinator of Psychological & Learning Support Services
617-800-2227
kim_gold@bbns.org
B.S. Emerson College
M.Ed. Boston College
Gabriela Gonzenbach
Spanish
617-800-2221
gabriela_gonzenbach@bbns.org
B.A., M.A. SUNY at Stonybrook
Ed.M. Boston University
Luna Greenwood
Library Assistant
617-800-2151
luna_greenwood@bbns.org
B.A. University of Massachusetts
M.Ed. Simmons College
M.L.S. Simmons College
Sharon Hamilton
English
617-800-2159
sharon_hamilton@bbns.org
A.B. University of Michigan
M.A. University of Wisconsin
Ph.D. University of Illinois
Leigh Hogan
History Department Chair
617-800-2277
leigh_hogan@bbns.org
A.B. Harvard College
J.D. Boston College of Law School
Joseph Horning
Choral Music
617-800-2197
joseph_horning@bbns.org
A.B. Kenyon College
M.M. New England Conservatory of Music
Eric Hudson
English
617-800-2366
eric_hudson@bbns.org
B.A. Cornell University M.A. University of California, Berkeley
Nia Jacobs
History
617-800-2211
nia_jacobs@bbns.org
B.A. Columbia University
Ed.M. Harvard University
Donald Johanson
Bus Driver

B.S. University of Massachusetts- Boston
Amanda Jones
History
617-800-2210
amanda_jones@bbns.org
B.A. Williams College
M.A. University of Pennsylvania
Lynne Jones
Head Librarian
617-800-2150
lynne_jones@bbns.org
A.B. Wellesley College
M.L.S. Simmons College
Pandelis Karayorgis
Jazz
617-800-2256
pandelis_karayorgis@bbns.org
B.A., M.M. N. E. Conservatory of Music
Manmeet Kaur
Mathematics
617-800-2278
meena_kaur@bbns.org
B.S. Boston University
Tim Kendrick
Mathematics/History
617-800-2285
tim_kendrick@bbns.org
B.A. Colgate University
M.B.A. Boston University
Janna Kerpelman
Mathematics
617-800-2190
janna_kerpelman@bbns.org
B.S. Tufts University
Melissa King
Science
617-800-2152
melissa_king@bbns.org
B.S. St. Lawrence University
Jean Klingler
English
617-800-2289
jean_klingler@bbns.org
B.A. University of Michigan
M.A. Middlebury College
Allison Kornet
English
617-800-2176
allison_kornet@bbns.org
B.A. Dartmouth College
M.A. Georgetown University
M.S. Boston University
Sharon Krauss
English
617-800-2198
sharon_krauss@bbns.org
A.B. Brown University
M.A. Middlebury College
M.F.A. University of North Carolina
Lucy LaVallee
Russian
617-800-2199
lucy_lavallee@bbns.org
M.A. Moscow Linguistic University
Royal W. Leith
English/Art History
617-800-2274
rob_leith@bbns.org
A.B. Harvard College
M.T.S. Harvard University
Mark Lindberg
Theater
617-800-2175
mark_lindberg@bbns.org
A.B. Brown University
M.F.A. Smith College
Louise Makrauer
History/Grade 12 Dean
617-800-2160
louise_makrauer@bbns.org
A.B. Smith College
M.A. Columbia University
Kathryn Marino
History
617-800-2163
kathryn_marino@bbns.org
B.A. Boston College
Ed.M. Harvard University
Matthew McDonald
Assistant Director of Admission, Middle & Upper School
617-800-2137
matthew_mcdonald@bbns.org
A.B. Dartmouth College
Ruth McDonough
US Arabic
617-800-2225
ruth_mcdonough@bbns.org
B.A. Swarthmore College (Religion, Linguistics & Peace & Conflict Studies)
Ken McLaughlin
Admissions Associate, Upper School
617-800-2148
ken_mclaughlin@bbns.org
B.A. Bowdoin College
M.A.T. DePaul University
Elizabeth McNamara
English/Grade 11 Dean
617-800-2222
beth_mcnamara@bbns.org
B.A. Harvard College
M.A. Stanford University
John Merrill
Co-Director of College Counseling
617-800-2106
john_merrill@bbns.org
B.A. Washington College, Maryland
M.A. Wesleyan University
Rory Morton
Dean of Students/English
617-800-2165
rory_morton@bbns.org
B.A. Bowdoin College
M.Ed. Lesley University
Douglas Neuman
Counselor
617-800-2187
douglas_neuman@bbns.org
B.A. Wesleyan University
Ed.M. Harvard University
John Norton
Painting/Drawing
617-800-2170
john_norton@bbns.org
A.B. Lake Forest College
M.L.A. Harvard University
M.A. University of New Mexico
Robert O'Brien
Science/Bivouac Director
617-800-2182
robert_obrien@bbns.org
B.S. Fordham University
M.S. University of Connecticut
Christine Oulton
Mathematics Department Chair
617-800-2226
christine_oulton@bbns.org
B.A. Catholic University of America
M.A.T. Tufts University
Margaret Payne
Mathematics/10th Grade Dean
617-800-2293
peggy_payne@bbns.org
B.S. University of Bridgeport
Ed.M. Harvard University
Miklos Pogany
Drawing
617-800-2292
miklos_pogany@bbns.org
B.A. St. Procopius College
M.A. University of Chicago
Ph.D. University of Chicago
Amy Pratt
Admission Coordinator, Upper School
617-800-2136
amy_pratt@bbns.org
B.A. William Smith College
Paul Quain
Science
617-800-2189
paul_quain@bbns.org
B.S. University College, Cork, Ireland
Ph.D. University College
Thomas Randall
Mathematics
617-800-2269
tom_randall@bbns.org
B.S. Bates College
M.A. SUNY Binghamton
Brian Reasoner
Chamber Music & Orchestra
617-800-2174
brian_reasoner@bbns.org
B.M. University of Wyoming
M.M. New England Conservatory of Music
M.A. Harvard University
Christina Redmond
Administrative Assistant
617-800-2132
christina_redmond@bbns.org
B.A. Providence College
William Rich
History
617-800-2252
william_rich@bbns.org
B.A. Sacred Heart University
Rachel Riemer
Science
617-800-2185
rachel_riemer@bbns.org
B.S. The University of the South
Chip Rollinson
Mathematics
617-800-2161
chip_rollinson@bbns.org
B.A. Cornell University
Ed.M. Harvard University
Carolyn Rose
Spanish
617-800-2258
carolyn_rose@bbns.org
B.A. Colby College
Cecile Roucher-Gudwin
French
617-800-2172
cecile_roucher-gudwin@bbns.org
Baccalaureat, Lycee G. Guist
Paul Ruhlmann
Woodworking
617-800-2178
paul_ruhlmann@bbns.org
A.B. Northeastern University
Rosario Sanchez-Gomez
Spanish
617-800-2246
rosario_sanchezgomez@bbns.org
B.A. Universidad Complutense de Madrid
M.A. Marquette University
Ph.D. University of Michigan
Amy Selinger
Co-Director of College Counseling
617-800-2153
amy_selinger@bbns.org
B.A. Colby College
Ed.M. Harvard University
Sadie Sham
All-School Receptionist
617-547-6100
sadie_sham@bbns.org
B.A. University of Central Florida
Thomas Siegel
History
617-800-2270
thomas_siegel@bbns.org
B.A. Johns Hopkins University
M.A.L.S. Dartmouth College
Ph.D. Harvard University
Brian Staveley
History/English
617-800-2104
brian_staveley_bbns.org
B.A. Dartmouth College
M.A. Boston University
David Strodel
Science/9th Grade Dean
617-800-2194
david_strodel@bbns.org
B.S. Wheaton College
Ed.M. Harvard University
Joel Sweetser
Science
617-800-2279
joel_sweetser@bbns.org
B.A. Saint Anselm College
M.S. Dartmouth College
Angela Tabb
Upper School Learning Specialist
617-800-2169
angela_tabb@bbns.org
B.A. Providence College (History)
M. Ed. Plymouth State University (General Special Education)
Laura Tangusso
Art
617-800-2286
laura_tangusso@bbns.org
B.A. Antioch College
M.A. University of Chicago School of the Museum of Fine Arts
Brigitte Tournier
French
617-800-2162
brigitte_tournier@bbns.org
B.A. George Washington University
Lilian Voloch
Spanish Literature
617-800-2265
lily_voloch@bbns.org
B.A. Haifa Israel
M.A. Purdue University
Hongchen Wang
Chinese
617-800-2251
hongchen_wang@bbns.org
B.A. Beijing Teachers College
Eugene Warner
Theater Designer & Production Coordinator
617-800-2245
eugene_warner@bbns.org
B.A. Northeastern University
MFA Yale School of Drama
Andrew M.K. Warren
Film & Video
617-800-2287
andrew_warren@bbns.org
B.F.A. Tufts University
M.F.A. Museum of Fine Arts
Wes Williams
US English
617-800-2212
wes_williams@bbns.org
A.B. Duke University (English)
M.A. University of Colorado at Denver (Education)
M.A. Boston College (English Literature Candidate)
Karen Wyon
Assistant to the Upper School Director
617-800-2131
karen_wyon@bbns.org
M.Ed. Cambridge College
Yinong Yang
Chinese Language & History
617-800-2297
yinong_yang@bbns.org
B.A. Hunan University
Nanjing University Certificate of Graduate Study