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
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Max Abendroth
Director of Athletics, Athletic Trainer, Contact Tracer
Departments:- Academic Support
- Athletics
- Electives
- Student Support
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x128
- max_abendroth@indianmountain.org
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Heather Adams
Director of Annual Fund & Constituent Relations
Department:- Advancement
Campus:- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x185
- heather_adams@indianmountain.org
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Lydia Alberts
Early Childhood
Department:- Lower Campus
Campus:- Lower Campus
- 860-435-2855
- lydia_alberts@indianmountain.org
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Grisha Alexiev
Upper and Middle School Drum Teacher
Department:- Arts
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871
- grisha_alexiev@indianmountain.org
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Jonathan Arnold
Upper School Math Teacher
Departments:- Academic Support
- Electives
- Mathematics
- Student Support
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871
- jonathan_arnold@indianmountain.org
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Corey Baker
Director of Dining Services
Campus:- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871
- corey_baker@indianmountain.org
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Michael Baldwin
Performing Arts
Departments:- Arts
- Electives
- Lower Campus
Campus:- Lower Campus
- 860-435-0871
- educationsharonplayhouse@gmail.com
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Jay Barillaro
7th-9th Grade Latin Teacher, Director of Academic Technology
Departments:- Academic Support
- Athletics
- Electives
- Global Languages
- Skills
- Student Support
- Upper Campus
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871
- jason_barillaro@indianmountain.org
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Emily Benson
Director of Communications
Department:- Communications
Campus:- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x135
- emily_benson@indianmountain.org
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Sarah Breakell
Dean of Academics, 5th and 6th Grade Math Teacher
Departments:- Academic Support
- Electives
- Mathematics
- Student Support
- Upper Campus
Campus:- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x126
- sarah_breakell@indianmountain.org
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Charles Brown
Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
Departments:- Academic Support
- Admissions
- Student Support
Campus:- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x114
- charles_brown@indianmountain.org
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Dylan Brownson
Buildings & Grounds Generalist
Department:- Buildings & Grounds
Campus:- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871
- dylan_brownson@indianmountain.org
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Kathryn Bryant
Learning Specialist
Department:- Academic Support
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871
- kathy_bryant@indianmountain.org
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Michele Burns
Accounts Receivable Coordinator / School Store Manager
Department:- Business Office
Campus:- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x116
- michele_burns@indianmountain.org
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Ariel Bush
8th Grade English Teacher
Departments:- Academic Support
- Athletics
- Electives
- English
- Student Support
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871
- ariel_bush@indianmountain.org
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Robin Buttacavoli
Third Grade
Department:- Lower Campus
Campus:- Lower Campus
- 860-435-2855
- robin_buttacavoli@indianmountain.org
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Sandra Charlap
Ascend Program Teacher
Departments:- Academic Support
- Lower Campus
Campus:- Lower Campus
- 860-435-2855
- sandra_charlap@indianmountain.org
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Michael Charles
7th-9th Grade History Teacher
Departments:- Academic Support
- Athletics
- History
- Student Support
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x114
- michael_charles@indianmountain.org
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Michelle Charles
Kindergarten Teacher
Department:- Lower Campus
Campus:- Lower Campus
- 860-435-2855 x260
- michelle_charles@indianmountain.org
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Kate Chechak
Director of Academic Support
Department:- Academic Support
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x121
- kate_chechak@indianmountain.org
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Heather Ciccotelli, RN
Nurse
Campus:- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x120
- heather_ciccotelli@indianmountain.org
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Christine Clayton
7th-9th Grade Science Teacher
Departments:- Academic Support
- Mathematics
- Science
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x925
- christine_clayton@indianmountain.org
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Ruth Collier
Admissions Associate
Department:- Admissions
Campus:- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x115
- ruth_collier@indianmountain.org
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Monica Connor
Learning Specialist
Department:- Academic Support
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871
- monica_connor@indianmountain.org
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John Coyle
Building and Grounds Generalist
Department:- Buildings & Grounds
Campus:- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871
- john_coyle@indianmountain.org
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Sammi D'Angelo
Departments:- Academic Support
- Athletics
- Electives
- History
- Science
- Student Support
- Upper Campus
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871
- sammi_dangelo@indianmountain.org
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Judy Dansker
Grades 5 - 9 Music Teacher, Advanced Orchestra Teacher
Department:- Arts
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871
- judith_dansker@indianmountain.org
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Gabriele Davis
Learning Specialist
Department:- Academic Support
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x194
- gabriele_davis@indianmountain.org
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Tammy Decker
5th and 6th Grade Dean, Director of Ascend Program
Departments:- Academic Support
- English
- Student Support
- Upper Campus
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x195
- tammy_decker@indianmountain.org
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Sam Decock
Director of Marketing
Senior Associate Director of AdmissionsDepartments:- Admissions
- Electives
Campus:- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x159
- sam_decock@indianmountain.org
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Tracy Decock
Dorm Head
Department:- Residential Life
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871
- tracy_decock@indianmountain.org
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Lucy Dong
Mandarin Teacher
Departments:- Academic Support
- Electives
- Global Languages
- Student Support
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871
- lucy_dong@indianmountain.org
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Paul Eichstedt
Maintenance Generalist
Department:- Buildings & Grounds
Campus:- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x918
- paul_eichstedt@indianmountain.org
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Lauren Frankenbach LCSW
Director of Student Health and Wellness, Counselor
Departments:- Student Health
- Student Support
Campus:- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x136
- lauren_frankenbach@indianmountain.org
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Guillermo Garcia Rincón
5th-9th Grade Spanish Teacher
Departments:- Academic Support
- Athletics
- Electives
- Global Languages
- Student Support
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871
- guillermo_rincon@indianmountain.org
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Dave Gargill
Leadership Gifts Officer
Departments:- Advancement
- Electives
Campus:- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x274
- david_gargill@indianmountain.org
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Emily Gargill
First Grade Teacher
Department:- Lower Campus
Campus:- Lower Campus
- 860-435-2855
- emily_gargill@indianmountain.org
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Maddie Gay
Science Teacher
Departments:- Academic Support
- Athletics
- Electives
- Science
- Student Support
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871
- maddie_gay@indianmountain.org
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Caroline Gilbert
Learning Specialist
Department:- Academic Support
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x907
- caroline_gilbert@indianmountain.org
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Terry Gillette
Accounts Payable / Admin Asst
Department:- Business Office
Campus:- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871
- terry_gillette@indianmountain.org
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Lauren Graham
School Counselor
Departments:- Academic Support
- Student Health
- Student Support
Campus:- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x178
- lauren_graham@indianmountain.org
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Kevin Haitsch
Associate Director of Technology
Emergency Management CoordinatorDepartment:- Technology
Campus:- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871
- kevin_haitsch@indianmountain.org
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Amanda Halloran
Director of Afterschool, Kindergarten Assistant
Department:- Lower Campus
Campus:- Lower Campus
- 860-435-2855
- amanda_halloran@indianmountain.org
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Kyle Halloran
Assistant Head of School for Student Life
Departments:- Academic Support
- Electives
- English
- Residential Life
- Skills
- Student Support
- Upper Campus
Campus:- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x122
- kyle_halloran@indianmountain.org
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Shantel Hanniford
Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, 9th Grade History Teacher
Departments:- Academic Support
- History
- Skills
- Student Support
- Upper Campus
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x113
- shantel_hanniford@indianmountain.org
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Ben Hatch
9th Grade Science Teacher
Departments:- Academic Support
- Athletics
- Electives
- Science
- Skills
- Student Support
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871
- ben_hatch@indianmountain.org
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Jake Heins
Buildings and Grounds Generalist
Department:- Buildings & Grounds
Campus:- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871
- jake_heins@indianmountain.org
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Brian Hess
English Teacher
Departments:- Academic Support
- Athletics
- English
- Student Support
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871
- brian_hess@indianmountain.org
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Alex Hodosy
Assistant Head of School, Dean of Faculty
Departments:- English
- Student Support
- Upper Campus
Campus:- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x182
- alex_hodosy@indianmountain.org
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Eva Hodosy
Learning Specialist
Departments:- Academic Support
- Student Support
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871
- eva_hodosy@indianmountain.org
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Erika Hollander
Ascend Teacher
Departments:- Academic Support
- Lower Campus
Campus:- Lower Campus
- 860-435-2855
- erika_hollander@indianmountain.org
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Rich Horosky
Science Teacher
Department:- Lower Campus
Campus:- Lower Campus
- 860-435-2855 x261
- rich_horosky@indianmountain.org
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Sarah Hyland
5th Grade Math and English Teacher
Departments:- Academic Support
- English
- Mathematics
- Student Support
- Upper Campus
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871
- sarah_hyland@indianmountain.org
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Chris Jacques
Learning Specialist
Department:- Academic Support
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871
- chris_jacques@indianmountain.org
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Amy Jenkins
PK - 6th Grade Art Teacher
Departments:- Arts
- Lower Campus
Campus:- Lower Campus
- 860-435-2855 x254
- amy_jenkins@indianmountain.org
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Kris Jensen
Music Teacher
Department:- Arts
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871
- kris_jensen@indianmountain.org
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Cameron Johnson
Global Language Teacher
Departments:- Academic Support
- Athletics
- Electives
- Global Languages
- Student Support
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871
- cameron_johnson@indianmountain.org
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Richard Katan
Buildings and Grounds
Department:- Buildings & Grounds
Campus:- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871
- richard_katan@indianmountain.org
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Caroline Kinsolving
Department:- Skills
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871
- caroline_kinsolving@indianmountain.org
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Rebecca Lachaine
Learning Specialist
Departments:- Academic Support
- Upper Campus
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x288
- rebecca_lachaine@indianmountain.org
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Lisa Laquidara
Music Teacher
Department:- Arts
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871
- lisa_laquidara@indianmountain.org
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Reme Lopez Polo
LC/UC Spanish Teacher
Departments:- Global Languages
- Lower Campus
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871
- reme_lopezpolo@indianmountain.org
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Adam Marcia
Assistant Athletic Director, Latin Teacher
Departments:- Academic Support
- Global Languages
- Student Support
- Upper Campus
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871
- adam_marcia@indianmountain.org
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Mackenzie Marks
Pre-K Teacher
Departments:- Lower Campus
- Student Support
Campus:- Lower Campus
- 860-435-2855
- mackenzie_marks@indianmountain.org
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Tessa Martin-Huntley
6th and 8th Grade Science Teacher, 9th Grade Dean, Athletic Trainer
Departments:- Academic Support
- Mathematics
- Science
- Student Support
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871
- tessa_martin@indianmountain.org
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Peter McEachern
Middle School Music Teacher
Department:- Arts
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x912
- peter_mceachern@indianmountain.org
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Thomas McGlone
Global Language Dept. Chair, Upper School Spanish Teacher
Departments:- Electives
- Global Languages
- Student Support
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871
- thomas_mcglone@indianmountain.org
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Dick Meilinger
Lower School Fitness Teacher
Department:- Lower Campus
Campus:- Lower Campus
- 860-435-2855
- dick_meilinger@indianmountain.org
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Ram Miles
Music Dept. Chair
Upper Campus Guitar TeacherDepartments:- Arts
- Athletics
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x212
- ram_miles@indianmountain.org
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Cathy Miller
Second Grade Teacher
Department:- Lower Campus
Campus:- Lower Campus
- 860-435-2855
- cathy_miller@indianmountain.org
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Aly Morrissey
Chief of Staff
Campus:- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x142
- aly_morrissey@indianmountain.org
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Maya Mortman
Upper Campus Guitar Teacher
Department:- Arts
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871
- maya_mortman@indianmountain.org
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Mackenzie Moschella
Nurse
Department:- Student Health
Campus:- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x120
- mackenzie_moschella@indianmountain.org
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Annie Muzaurieta
Global Language Teacher
Departments:- Academic Support
- Global Languages
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871
- annie_muzaurieta@indianmountain.org
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Colleen O'Reilly
Director of Daily Operations
Math Dept. Co-Chair
US Math TeacherDepartments:- Electives
- Mathematics
- Student Support
- Upper Campus
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x106
- colleen_oreilly@indianmountain.org
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Erin Ohler RN
Director of Nursing and Medical Care
Department:- Student Health
Campus:- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x120
- erin_ohler@indianmountain.org
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Emily Orser
Administrative Assistant, Receptionist
Departments:- Administrative Staff
- Athletics
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x110
- emily_orser@indianmountain.org
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Craig Pecchia
7th-9th Grade Art Teacher, Dir. of Theater Productions
Departments:- Academic Support
- Arts
- Athletics
- Electives
- Student Support
- Upper Campus
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x160
- craig_pecchia@indianmountain.org
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Dave Pecchia
7th-9th Grade History Teacher
Departments:- Academic Support
- Athletics
- Electives
- History
- Student Support
- Upper Campus
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x291
- dave_pecchia@indianmountain.org
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Geoff Perkins
Math Dept. Co-Chair
7th-9th Grade Math TeacherDepartments:- Academic Support
- Athletics
- Electives
- Global Languages
- Mathematics
- Student Support
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x928
- geoff_perkins@indianmountain.org
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Randle Pierre
Grades 7 and 8 Science Teacher
Departments:- Academic Support
- Electives
- Science
- Student Support
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871
- randle_pierre@indianmountain.org
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Dawn Posey, RN
Assistant Director of Nursing and Medical Care
Department:- Student Health
Campus:- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x120
- dawn_posey@indianmountain.org
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Melissa Proper
Controller /Director HR
Department:- Business Office
Campus:- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x154
- melissa_proper@indianmountain.org
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Jesrael Robles
Custodial Coordinator and Maintenance Generalist
Department:- Buildings & Grounds
Campus:- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871
- jesrael_robles@indianmountain.org
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Maria Santiago
Housekeeper
Department:- Buildings & Grounds
Campus:- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871
- maria_santiago@indianmountain.org
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Lisa Schmitt
Director of Secondary School Advising
Departments:- Academic Support
- Student Support
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x134
- lisa_schmitt@indianmountain.org
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Wayne Schoonmaker
Buildings and Grounds
Department:- Buildings & Grounds
Campus:- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871
- wayne_schoonmaker@indianmountain.org
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Greyson Schopp
English Teacher
Departments:- Academic Support
- English
- Student Support
- Upper Campus
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871
- greyson_schopp@indianmountain.org
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Joanna Seaton
Grades 5 - 9 Music Teacher
Department:- Arts
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x935
- joanna_seaton@indianmountain.org
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Sarah Smith
Director of Advancement
Department:- Advancement
Campus:- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x172
- sarah_smith@indianmountain.org
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John Snelling
Director of Information Technology
Department:- Technology
Campus:- Both Campuses
- 860-596-8080
- john_snelling@indianmountain.org
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Jody Soja
Head of School
Departments:- Academic Support
- Electives
- Student Support
Campus:- Both Campuses
- 860-596-8263
- jody_soja@indianmountain.org
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Frank Sorrentino
Ascend Program Teacher
Departments:- Academic Support
- Electives
- Skills
- Student Support
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871
- frank_sorrentino@indianmountain.org
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Cheryl St. Pierre-Sleboda
CFO
Department:- Business Office
Campus:- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x140
- cheryl_sleboda@indianmountain.org
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Eliza Statile
Director of Outdoor Education and Adventure, Admissions Assistant
Departments:- Academic Support
- Athletics
- Electives
- Lower Campus
- Skills
- Student Support
- Upper Campus
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x100
- eliza_statile@indianmountain.org
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Tamra Stephenson
Music Teacher
Departments:- Arts
- Lower Campus
Campus:- Lower Campus
- 860-435-0871
- tamra_stephenson@indianmountain.org
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Tom Stewart
Director of Sustainability Programming & Initiatives
Departments:- Academic Support
- Administrative Staff
- Citizenship
- Electives
- Student Support
- Upper Campus
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x138
- tom_stewart@indianmountain.org
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Donna Stoetzner
Advancement Associate
Department:- Advancement
Campus:- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x155
- donna_stoetzner@indianmountain.org
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Amy Tedder
Fourth Grade Teacher
Department:- Lower Campus
Campus:- Lower Campus
- 860-435-2855
- amy_tedder@indianmountain.org
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Suzanne Thompson
Department:- Student Health
Campus:- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871
- suzanne_thompson@indianmountain.org
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Danny Tieger
6th Grade Humanities Teacher
Departments:- Academic Support
- Electives
- English
- History
- Student Support
- Upper Campus
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871
- danny_tieger@indianmountain.org
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Kelly Tieger
5th Grade Social Studies & Science Teacher
Departments:- Academic Support
- History
- Science
- Student Support
- Upper Campus
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871
- kelly_tieger@indianmountain.org
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Ashaad Tillman
Math Teacher
Departments:- Academic Support
- Electives
- Mathematics
- Student Support
- Upper Campus
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871
- ashaad_tillman@indianmountain.org
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Mallory Toolan
Director of Residential Life , Grades 7 - 9 Latin Teacher
Departments:- Academic Support
- Athletics
- Global Languages
- Residential Life
- Student Support
- Upper Campus
Campus:- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871
- mallory_toolan@indianmountain.org
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Don Torrico
Director of Buildings and Grounds
Campus:- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x129
- don_torrico@indianmountain.org
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Caitlin Vaughn
Director of Student Activities, 7th Grade History Teacher, 9th Grade History Teacher, Softball Coach
Departments:- Academic Support
- Athletics
- Electives
- History
- Residential Life
- Student Support
- Upper Campus
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x118
- caitlin_vaughn@indianmountain.org
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Shannon Vernali
School Nurse
Department:- Student Health
Campus:- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871
- shannon_vernali@indianmountain.org
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Vic Visockis
Grades 7 - 9 Art Department Chair
Departments:- Academic Support
- Arts
- Athletics
- Electives
- Student Support
- Upper Campus
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x164
- victor_visockis@indianmountain.org
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Caitlin von Graf
Registered Nurse
Department:- Student Health
Campus:- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871
- caitlin_vongraf@indianmountain.org
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Amy Vorenberg
Head of Lower School
Department:- Lower Campus
Campus:- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x252
- amy_vorenberg@indianmountain.org
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Tom Vorenberg
History Department Chair
Upper School History TeacherDepartments:- Academic Support
- Electives
- History
- Student Support
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871
- tom_vorenberg@indianmountain.org
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Tanya Waugh
Administrative Assistant, Receptionist
Department:- Lower Campus
Campus:- Lower Campus
- 860-435-2855 x250
- tanya_waugh@indianmountain.org
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Mike Wilson
ELL Teacher
Departments:- Academic Support
- Electives
- English
- History
- Student Support
Campus:- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871
- mike_wilson@indianmountain.org
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Jim Wood
School Driver
Department:- Transportation
Campus:- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871
- jim_wood@indianmountain.org
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Lydia Woodard
Assistant Head of Lower School
Department:- Lower Campus
Campus:- Lower Campus
- 860-435-2855 x253
- lydia_woodard@indianmountain.org
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John Zahner
Fourth Grade Teacher
Department:- Lower Campus
Campus:- Lower Campus
- 860-435-2855
- john_zahner@indianmountain.org