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Our Faculty

54 passionate educators — each a subject-matter expert, each a mentor, each committed to bringing out the best in every student.

Faculty directory

Dr. Naomi Park

Dr. Naomi Park

Chair, Science

Science

Ph.D. Biochemistry, UC San Diego. Teaches AP® Biology and AP® Chemistry. 16 years of teaching experience; advises the Science Olympiad team.

Office hours: Mon & Wed, 3:30–4:30 PM
Daniel Whitmore

Daniel Whitmore

Physics & Engineering

Science

M.S. Physics, Georgia Tech. Teaches AP® Physics and Engineering Design (Grades 9–12). 12 years of experience; coaches the FIRST® Robotics team.

Office hours: Tue & Thu, 3:30–4:30 PM
Sarah Lindqvist

Sarah Lindqvist

Chair, Mathematics

Math

M.A. Mathematics, University of Chicago. Teaches AP® Calculus BC and Multivariable Calculus. 19 years of experience; leads the Math Team.

Office hours: Mon–Fri, 12:30–1:00 PM
Michael Alvarez

Michael Alvarez

Mathematics Teacher

Math

M.Ed., Boston College. Teaches Grades 6–10, from Pre-Algebra to Geometry. Known for visual, hands-on problem solving that makes abstract ideas click.

Office hours: Wed & Fri, 3:30–4:30 PM
Claire Donovan

Claire Donovan

Chair, English

English

M.A. English Literature, Boston College. Teaches AP® Literature and Creative Writing (Grades 9–12). 16 years of experience; advises the literary magazine.

Office hours: Mon & Tue, 3:30–4:30 PM
James Carter

James Carter

History & Social Studies

History

M.A. History, Georgetown University. Teaches AP® U.S. History and U.S. Government (Grades 8–12). 12 years of experience; coaches Model UN and debate.

Office hours: Thu, 3:30–5:00 PM
Hannah Brooks

Hannah Brooks

Visual Arts

Arts

M.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design. Teaches Studio Art, Ceramics, and AP® Art & Design (Grades 6–12). Curates the annual spring student art exhibition.

Open studio: Fri, 3:30–5:00 PM
Marcus Taylor

Marcus Taylor

Director of Athletics & PE

Athletics

M.Ed. Sports Administration, UMass Amherst. A former collegiate soccer player; coaches varsity soccer and track & field.

Practice: Mon–Fri, 3:30–5:30 PM
Rebecca Tran

Rebecca Tran

Chair, Computer Science

CS / IT

M.S. Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University. Teaches AP® CS A and Machine Learning (Grades 8–12). Leads the Coding Club.

Lab open: Mon–Thu, 3:30–5:00 PM

Faculty by the Numbers

54

Teaching Faculty

14 yrs

Average Experience

78%

Hold Advanced Degrees

11

State & National Teaching Awards

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