Faculty & Staff

Our faculty are energetic, innovative, and experts in their respective fields. It is their daily mission to foster each child’s inquisitiveness and encourage the kind of risk-taking that enables young people to become critical thinkers, confident students, and responsible citizens.

Faculty and Staff Directory

Max Abendroth

Director of Athletics
Athletic Trainer
Contact Tracer
Departments:
- Electives
- Skills
- Student Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x128
- max_abendroth@indianmountain.org
Heather Adams

Director of Annual Fund & Constituent Relations
Department:
- Advancement
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x185
- heather_adams@indianmountain.org
Grisha Alexiev

Upper and Middle School Drum Teacher
Department:
- Arts
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- grisha_alexiev@indianmountain.org
Jay Barillaro

7th-9th Grade Latin Teacher
Director of Academic Technology
Departments:
- Academic Support
- Electives
- Global Languages
- Student Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x183
- jason_barillaro@indianmountain.org
Eleanor Bradley, LMSW

School Counselor
Department:
- Student Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x177
- eleanor_bradley@indianmountain.org
Sarah Breakell

Dean of Academics
5th and 6th Grade Math Teacher
Department:
- Upper Campus
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x126
- sarah_breakell@indianmountain.org
Kevin Briggs

Lower School Science and Spanish Teacher
6th and 7th Math Teacher
Departments:
- Global Languages
- Skills
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- kevin_briggs@indianmountain.org
Charles Brown

Senior Associate Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
Department:
- Admissions
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x114
- charles_brown@indianmountain.org
Lauren Brown

Third Grade Teacher
Department:
- Lower Campus
Campus:
- Lower Campus
- 860-435-2855 x263
- lauren_brown@indianmountain.org
Kim Brusie

Accounts Payable
Department:
- Business Office
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x149
- kimberley_brusie@indianmountain.org
Ariel Bush

7th Grade English Teacher
Departments:
- Academic Support
- English
- Student Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- ariel_bush@indianmountain.org
Sandra Charlap

Ascend Program Teacher
Campus:
- Lower Campus
- 860-435-2855 x265
- sandra_charlap@indianmountain.org
Michael Charles

7th-9th Grade History Teacher
Departments:
- Academic Support
- History
- Upper Campus
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x114
- michael_charles@indianmountain.org
Michelle Charles

Kindergarten Teacher
Department:
- Lower Campus
Campus:
- Lower Campus
- 860-435-2855 x260
- michelle_charles@indianmountain.org
Christine Clayton

7th-9th Grade Science Teacher
Departments:
- Academic Support
- Science
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x925
- christine_clayton@indianmountain.org
Ruth Collier

Admissions Associate
Department:
- Admissions
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x115
- ruth_collier@indianmountain.org
Mary Elizabeth Craig
Department:
- Arts
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- beth_craig@indianmountain.org
Caroline Daifotis

Registrar
Department:
- Academic Support
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x117
- caroline_daifotis@indianmountain.org
Judy Dansker

Grades 5 - 9 Music Teacher
Advanced Orchestra Teacher
Department:
- Arts
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- judith_dansker@indianmountain.org
Gabriele Davis

Tutor
Department:
- Academic Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x194
- gabriele_davis@indianmountain.org
Tammy Decker

5th and 6th Grade Dean
Director of Ascend Program
Departments:
- Academic Support
- Skills
- Upper Campus
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x195
- tammy_decker@indianmountain.org
Sam Decock

Director of Marketing
Senior Associate Director of Admissions
Departments:
- Academic Support
- Admissions
- Student Support
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x159
- sam_decock@indianmountain.org
Tracy Decock

Dorm Head
Department:
- Residential Life
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x183
- tracy_decock@indianmountain.org
Lucy Dong

Mandarin Teacher
Departments:
- Academic Support
- Global Languages
- Student Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- lucy_dong@indianmountain.org
Heather Eckert

Asst. Head of School for Enrollment Management Director of Admissions
Departments:
- Academic Support
- Admissions
- Student Support
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x192
- Heather_eckert@indianmountain.org
Dave Edson

5th Grade Humanites and Science Teacher
Departments:
- Academic Support
- Science
- Student Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x947
- dave_edson@indianmountain.org
Paul Eichstedt

Director of Buildings
Department:
- Buildings & Grounds
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x918
- paul_eichstedt@indianmountain.org
Anne Fitzgerald

School Store Manger
Business Office Assoicate
Department:
- Business Office
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x116
- anne_fitzgerald@indianmountain.org
Lauren Frankenbach LCSW

Director of Student Health and Wellness
Counselor
Department:
- Student Support
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x183
- lauren_frankenbach@indianmountain.org
Guillermo Garcia Rincon

5th-9th Grade Spanish Teacher
Departments:
- Academic Support
- Electives
- Global Languages
- Student Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- guillermo_rincon@indianmountain.org
Dave Gargill

English Department Chair, 7th-9th Grade English
Dir of Strategic Initiatives
Dorm Affiliate
Departments:
- Academic Support
- Electives
- English
- Student Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x274
- david_gargill@indianmountain.org
Emily Gargill

Pre-K Teacher
Department:
- Lower Campus
Campus:
- Lower Campus
- 860-435-0871 x259
- emily_gargill@indianmountain.org
Caroline Gilbert

Tutor
Department:
- Academic Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x907
- caroline_gilbert@indianmountain.org
Kevin Haitsch

Associate Director of Technology
Emergency Management Coordinator
Department:
- Technology
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x183
- kevin_haitsch@indianmountain.org
Kyle Halloran

Covid Coordinator
Director of Residential Life
Upper School English Teacher
Departments:
- Academic Support
- English
- Upper Campus
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x122
- kyle_halloran@indianmountain.org
Shantel Hanniford

Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
9th Grade History Teacher
Departments:
- Academic Support
- Upper Campus
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x113
- shantel_hanniford@indianmountain.org
Ben Hatch

9th Grade Science Teacher
Departments:
- Academic Support
- Mathematics
- Science
- Upper Campus
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- ben_hatch@indianmountain.org
Jake Heins

Buildings and Grounds Generalist
Department:
- Buildings & Grounds
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- jake_heins@indianmountain.org
Kitty Hickcox

Interim Science Department Chair
7th-9th Grade Science Teacher
Departments:
- Academic Support
- Electives
- Science
- Student Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x909
- kitty_hickcox@indianmountain.org
Alex Hodosy

Dean of Faculty
9th Grade English Teacher
Departments:
- Academic Support
- English
- Student Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x182
- alex_hodosy@indianmountain.org
Eva Hodosy

Tutor
Department:
- Academic Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- eva_hodosy@indianmountain.org
Natalie Holland

Tutor
ESL Teacher
Departments:
- Academic Support
- English
- Skills
- Student Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x176
- natalie_holland@indianmountain.org
Rich Horosky

1st Grade Teacher
Department:
- Lower Campus
Campus:
- Lower Campus
- 860-435-2855 x261
- rich_horosky@indianmountain.org
Kayla Howarth

7th Grade English Teacher
Departments:
- Academic Support
- English
- Student Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- kayla_howarth@indianmountain.org
Sarah Hyland

5th Grade Math and English Teacher
Departments:
- Academic Support
- Mathematics
- Student Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x183
- sarah_hyland@indianmountain.org
Amy Jenkins

PK - 6th Grade Art Teacher
Department:
- Arts
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-2855 x254
- amy_jenkins@indianmountain.org
Kris Jensen

PK - 6th Grade Music Teacher
Department:
- Arts
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- kris_jensen@indianmountain.org
Anton Kuskin
Department:
- Arts
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- anton_kuskin@indianmountain.org
Rebecca Lachaine
Department:
- Upper Campus
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x288
- rebecca_lachaine@indianmountain.org
Lisa Laquierda
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- lisa_laquierda@indianmountain.org
Mackenzie Marks

Pre-K - K Assistant Teacher
Department:
- Student Support
Campus:
- Lower Campus
- mackenzie_marks@indianmountain.org
Lynn Marlowe

Life Skills Teacher
Department:
- Skills
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x289
- lynn_marlowe@indianmountain.org
Tessa Martin-Huntley

6th and 8th Grade Science Teacher
Athletic Trainer
Departments:
- Academic Support
- Science
- Student Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- tessa_martin@indianmountain.org
Peter McEachern

Middle School Music Teacher
Department:
- Arts
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x912
- peter_mceachern@indianmountain.org
Tom McGlone

Global Language Dept. Chair
Upper School Spanish Teacher
Departments:
- Academic Support
- Electives
- Global Languages
- Student Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x183
- thomas_mcglone@indianmountain.org
Dick Meilinger

Lower School Fitness Teacher
Department:
- Lower Campus
Campus:
- Lower Campus
- dick_meilinger@indianmountain.org
Ram Miles

Music Dept. Chair
Upper Campus Guitar Teacher
Department:
- Arts
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x212
- ram_miles@indianmountain.org
Cathy Miller

Second Grade Teacher
Department:
- Lower Campus
Campus:
- Lower Campus
- cathy_miller@indianmountain.org
Aly Morrissey

Director of Communications
Department:
- Communications
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x135
- aly_morrissey@indianmountain.org
Catie Nania

LAD Teacher
Departments:
- Academic Support
- English
- Science
- Skills
- Upper Campus
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- catie_nania@indianmountain.org
Colleen O'Reilly

Dean of Students
Math Dept. Co-Chair
US Math Teacher
Departments:
- Academic Support
- Upper Campus
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x106
- colleen_oreilly@indianmountain.org
Erin Ohler, RN

Director of Nursing and Medical Care
Department:
- Student Health
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x120
- erin_ohler@indianmountain.org
Emily Orser

Receptionist
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x110
- emily_orser@indianmountain.org
Craig Pecchia

7th-9th Grade Art Teacher
Dir. of Theater Productions
Departments:
- Academic Support
- Arts
- Electives
- Student Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x160
- craig_pecchia@indianmountain.org
Dave Pecchia

7th-9th Grade History Teacher
Departments:
- Academic Support
- History
- Upper Campus
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x291
- dave_pecchia@indianmountain.org
Margaret Perkins
Campus:
- Lower Campus
- margaret_perkins@indianmountain.org
Geoff Perkins

Math Dept. Co-Chair
7th-9th Grade Math Teacher
Departments:
- Academic Support
- Mathematics
- Student Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x928
- geoff_perkins@indianmountain.org
Dawn Posey, RN

Assistant Director of Nursing and Medical Care
Department:
- Student Health
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x120
- dawn_posey@indianmountain.org
Melissa Proper

Controller
Department:
- Business Office
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x154
- melissa_proper@indianmountain.org
Catherine Quaintance

Tutor
Department:
- Academic Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- catherine_quaintance@indianmountain.org
Taylor Rathbun

Lower School Intern Teacher
Department:
- Lower Campus
Campus:
- Lower Campus
- taylor_rathbun@indianmountain.org
Donna Rubin, RN

Nurse
Department:
- Student Health
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x120
- donna_rubin@indianmountain.org
Lisa Schmitt

Director of Secondary School Advising
Department:
- Upper Campus
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x134
- lisa_schmitt@indianmountain.org
Waybe Schoonmaker

Buildings and Grounds
Department:
- Buildings & Grounds
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x183
- wayne_schoonmaker@indianmountain.org
Joanna Seaton

Grades 5 - 9 Music Teacher
Department:
- Arts
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x935
- joanna_seaton@indianmountain.org
Glen Seelenbrandt

Grade 7 - 9 Math Teacher
Digital Skills Teacher
Department:
- Student Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x922
- glen_seelenbrandt@indianmountain.org
Elizabeth Skoglund, LPC

School Counselor
Department:
- Upper Campus
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x178
- elizabeth_skoglund@indianmountain.org
Sarah Smith

Director of Advancement
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x172
- sarah_smith@indianmountain.org
John Snelling

Director of Information Technology
Department:
- Technology
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- 860-596-8080
- john_snelling@indianmountain.org
Jody Soja

Head of School
Department:
- Student Support
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- 860-596-8263
- jody_soja@indianmountain.org
Frank Sorrentino

Ascend Program Teacher
Department:
- Student Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- frank_sorrentino@indianmountain.org
Emily Spalding
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- emily_spalding@indianmountain.org
Cheryl St. Pierre-Sleboda

CFO
Department:
- Business Office
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x140
- cheryl_sleboda@indianmountain.org
Eliza Statile

Director of Outdoor Education and Adventure, Assistant Athletic Trainer
Contact Tracer
Department:
- Upper Campus
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x152
- eliza_statile@indianmountain.org
Tom Stewart

Asst. Head of School for Program and Daily Operations
7th - 9th Grade English Teacher
Department:
- Upper Campus
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x183
- tom_stewart@indianmountain.org
Donna Stoetzner

Advancement Associate
Department:
- Advancement
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x110
- donna_stoetzner@indianmountain.org
Danny Tieger
Department:
- Upper Campus
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- danny_tieger@indianmountain.org
Kelly Tieger
Department:
- Lower Campus
Campus:
- Lower Campus
- 860-435-2855 x264
- kelly_tieger@indianmountain.org
Amy Tocco
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x120
- amy_tocco@indianmountain.org
Mallory Toolan
Department:
- Upper Campus
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- mallory_toolan@indianmountain.org
Don Torrico
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x129
- don_torrico@indianmountain.org
JoAnne Tuncy

Assistant to the Head of School
Department:
- Administrative Staff
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x142
- joanne_tuncy@indianmountain.org
Caitlin Vaughn

Assistant Director of Residential Life
Fifth Grade Latin Teacher
Contact Tracer
Department:
- Student Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x118
- caitlin_vaughn@indianmountain.org
Victor Visockis
Department:
- Academic Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x183
- victor_visockis@indianmountain.org
Amy Vorenberg

Head of Lower School
Department:
- Lower Campus
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x252
- amy_vorenberg@indianmountain.org
Tom Vorenberg

Upper School Histor Teacher
Departments:
- Academic Support
- Electives
- History
- Student Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- tom_vorenberg@indianmountain.org
Tanya Waugh

Lwer Campus Receptionist
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- 860-435-2855 x250
- tanya_waugh@indianmountain.org
Priscilla Wolf
Departments:
- Academic Support
- Student Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x121
- priscilla_wolf@indianmountain.org
Veronica Wolff

Upper School Math Teacher
Departments:
- Academic Support
- Mathematics
- Student Support
- Upper Campus
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- veronica_wolff@indianmountain.org
Jim Wood
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- jim_wood@indianmountain.org
Lydia Woodard Berg
Department:
- Lower Campus
Campus:
- Lower Campus
- 860-435-2855 x253
- lydia_woodard@indianmountain.org

Faculty & Staff

Faculty and Staff Directory

Director of Athletics Athletic TrainerContact Tracer

Director of Annual Fund & Constituent Relations

Upper and Middle School Drum Teacher

7th-9th Grade Latin TeacherDirector of Academic Technology

School Counselor

Dean of Academics5th and 6th Grade Math Teacher

Lower School Science and Spanish Teacher6th and 7th Math Teacher

Senior Associate Director of Admissions and Financial Aid

Third Grade Teacher

Accounts Payable

7th Grade English Teacher

Ascend Program Teacher

7th-9th Grade History Teacher

Kindergarten Teacher

7th-9th Grade Science Teacher

Admissions Associate

Registrar

Grades 5 - 9 Music Teacher Advanced Orchestra Teacher

Tutor

5th and 6th Grade DeanDirector of Ascend Program

Director of MarketingSenior Associate Director of Admissions

Dorm Head

Mandarin Teacher

Asst. Head of School for Enrollment Management Director of Admissions

5th Grade Humanites and Science Teacher

Director of Buildings

School Store MangerBusiness Office Assoicate

Director of Student Health and WellnessCounselor

5th-9th Grade Spanish Teacher

English Department Chair, 7th-9th Grade EnglishDir of Strategic Initiatives Dorm Affiliate

Pre-K Teacher

Tutor

Associate Director of Technology Emergency Management Coordinator

Covid CoordinatorDirector of Residential LifeUpper School English Teacher

Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion9th Grade History Teacher

9th Grade Science Teacher

Buildings and Grounds Generalist

Interim Science Department Chair7th-9th Grade Science Teacher

Dean of Faculty9th Grade English Teacher

Tutor

Tutor ESL Teacher

1st Grade Teacher

7th Grade English Teacher

5th Grade Math and English Teacher

PK - 6th Grade Art Teacher

PK - 6th Grade Music Teacher

Pre-K - K Assistant Teacher

Life Skills Teacher

6th and 8th Grade Science TeacherAthletic Trainer

Middle School Music Teacher

Global Language Dept. Chair Upper School Spanish Teacher

Lower School Fitness Teacher

Music Dept. ChairUpper Campus Guitar Teacher

Second Grade Teacher

Director of Communications

LAD Teacher

Dean of StudentsMath Dept. Co-Chair US Math Teacher

Director of Nursing and Medical Care

Receptionist

7th-9th Grade Art TeacherDir. of Theater Productions

7th-9th Grade History Teacher

Math Dept. Co-Chair7th-9th Grade Math Teacher

Assistant Director of Nursing and Medical Care

Controller

Tutor

Lower School Intern Teacher

Nurse

Director of Secondary School Advising

Buildings and Grounds

Grades 5 - 9 Music Teacher

Grade 7 - 9 Math TeacherDigital Skills Teacher

Director of Athletics
Athletic Trainer
Contact Tracer

7th-9th Grade Latin Teacher
Director of Academic Technology

Dean of Academics
5th and 6th Grade Math Teacher

Lower School Science and Spanish Teacher
6th and 7th Math Teacher

Grades 5 - 9 Music Teacher
Advanced Orchestra Teacher

5th and 6th Grade Dean
Director of Ascend Program

Director of Marketing
Senior Associate Director of Admissions

School Store Manger
Business Office Assoicate

Director of Student Health and Wellness
Counselor

English Department Chair, 7th-9th Grade English
Dir of Strategic Initiatives
Dorm Affiliate

Associate Director of Technology
Emergency Management Coordinator

Covid Coordinator
Director of Residential Life
Upper School English Teacher

Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
9th Grade History Teacher

Interim Science Department Chair
7th-9th Grade Science Teacher

Dean of Faculty
9th Grade English Teacher

Tutor
ESL Teacher

6th and 8th Grade Science Teacher
Athletic Trainer

Global Language Dept. Chair
Upper School Spanish Teacher

Music Dept. Chair
Upper Campus Guitar Teacher

Dean of Students
Math Dept. Co-Chair
US Math Teacher

7th-9th Grade Art Teacher
Dir. of Theater Productions

Math Dept. Co-Chair
7th-9th Grade Math Teacher

Grade 7 - 9 Math Teacher
Digital Skills Teacher