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:
- Academic Support
- 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
Jonathan Arnold

Upper School Math Teacher
Departments:
- Mathematics
- Student Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- jonathan_arnold@indianmountain.org
Madison Bagby

Lifeskills
Department:
- Student Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- madison_bagby@indianmountain.org
Corey Baker

Director of Dining Services
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- corey_baker@indianmountain.org
Michael Baldwin

Performing Arts
Departments:
- Arts
- Electives
Campus:
- Lower Campus
- educationsharonplayhouse@gmail.com
Jay Barillaro

7th-9th Grade Latin Teacher, Director of Academic Technology
Departments:
- Student Support
- Upper Campus
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x183
- jason_barillaro@indianmountain.org
Emily Benson

Director of Communications
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x135
- emily_benson@indianmountain.org
Sarah Breakell

Dean of Academics
5th and 6th Grade Math Teacher
Departments:
- Academic Support
- 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
Department:
- Global Languages
Campus:
- Lower Campus
- kevin_briggs@indianmountain.org
Patrick Brown

School Security
Campus:
- Both Campuses
Charles Brown

Senior Associate Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
Departments:
- Admissions
- Student Support
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
Brian Bundy
Campus:
- Both Campuses
Ariel Bush

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

Third Grade
Department:
- Lower Campus
Campus:
- Lower Campus
- robin_buttacavoli@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
- Student Support
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
Kate Chechak

Director of Academic Support
Department:
- Academic Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 212-423-5431
- kate_chechak@indianmountain.org
Heather Ciccotelli, RN

Nurse
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x120
- heather_ciccotelli@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
Monica Connor

Tutor
Department:
- Academic Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- monica_connor@indianmountain.org
John Coyle

Building and Grounds Generalist
Department:
- Buildings & Grounds
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- john_coyle@indianmountain.org
Beth 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
- Student Support
- Upper Campus
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x195
- tammy_decker@indianmountain.org
Sam Decock

Director of Marketing
Senior Associate Director of Admissions
Department:
- Admissions
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
Charles Dietrich

Kitchen Staff
Campus:
- Both Campuses
Lucy Dong

Mandarin Teacher
Department:
- Global Languages
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- lucy_dong@indianmountain.org
Heather Eckert

Asst. Head of School for Enrollment Management Director of Admissions
Departments:
- Admissions
- Student Support
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x192
- Heather_eckert@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 Manager
Business Office Associate
Department:
- Business Office
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x116
- anne_fitzgerald@indianmountain.org
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
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
- History
- 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
Terry Gillette

Accounts Payable Coordinator
Department:
- Business Office
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- terry_gillette@indianmountain.org
Susan Hackel

Tutor
Department:
- Academic Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- susan_hackel@indianmountain.org
Kevin Haitsch

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

Lower School Faculty
Department:
- Lower Campus
Campus:
- Lower Campus
- 860-463-2113
- amanda_halloran@indianmountain.org
Kyle Halloran

Covid Coordinator
Director of Residential Life
Upper School English Teacher
Departments:
- Academic Support
- Athletics
- English
- Residential Life
- 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
- Athletics
- History
- Student Support
- Upper Campus
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x113
- shantel_hanniford@indianmountain.org
Ben Hatch

9th Grade Science Teacher
Departments:
- Academic Support
- Electives
- Science
- Skills
- Student Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- ben_hatch@indianmountain.org
Mike Hebert
Campus:
- Both Campuses
Jake Heins

Buildings and Grounds Generalist
Department:
- Buildings & Grounds
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- jake_heins@indianmountain.org
Brian Hess
Departments:
- Academic Support
- English
- Student Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- brian_hess@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
Departments:
- Academic Support
- Student Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x183
- eva_hodosy@indianmountain.org
Erika Hollander

Ascend Teacher
Campus:
- Lower Campus
- erika_hollander@indianmountain.org
Rich Horosky

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

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

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

Music Teacher
Department:
- Arts
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- kris_jensen@indianmountain.org
Cameron Johnson
Department:
- Student Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- cameron_johnson@indianmountain.org
John Kelleher

Buildings and Grounds
Department:
- Buildings & Grounds
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- john_kelleher@indianmountain.org
Samantha Krusko

Nurse
Department:
- Student Health
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- samantha_krusko@indianmountain.org
Rebecca Lachaine

Tutor
Department:
- Upper Campus
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x288
- rebecca_lachaine@indianmountain.org
Lisa Laquidara
Department:
- Arts
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- lisa_laquidara@indianmountain.org
Mackenzie Marks

Pre-K - K Assistant Teacher
Department:
- Student Support
Campus:
- Lower Campus
- mackenzie_marks@indianmountain.org
Tessa Martin-Huntley

6th and 8th Grade Science Teacher
Athletic Trainer
Department:
- 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
Department:
- Student Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x183
- thomas_mcglone@indianmountain.org
Buzz McGraw
Department:
- Academic Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x183
- buzz_mcgraw@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

Chief of Staff
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x135
- aly_morrissey@indianmountain.org
Maya Mortman

Upper Campus Guitar Teacher
Department:
- Arts
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- maya_mortman@indianmountain.org
Mackenzie Moschella

Nurse
Department:
- Student Health
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x120
- mackenzie_moschella@indianmountain.org
Catie Nania

LAD Teacher
Department:
- Upper Campus
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- catie_nania@indianmountain.org
Colleen O'Reilly

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

Administrative Assistant, Receptionist
Department:
- Administrative Staff
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x110
- emily_orser@indianmountain.org
Craig Pecchia

7th-9th Grade Art Teacher, Dir. of Theater Productions
Department:
- Upper Campus
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x160
- craig_pecchia@indianmountain.org
Dave Pecchia

7th-9th Grade History Teacher
Department:
- Upper Campus
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x291
- dave_pecchia@indianmountain.org
Geoff Perkins

Math Dept. Co-Chair
7th-9th Grade Math Teacher
Department:
- Student Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x928
- geoff_perkins@indianmountain.org
Randle Pierre

Grades 7 and 8 Science Teacher
Department:
- Student Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- randle_pierre@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
Taylor Rathbun

Lower School Assistant Teacher
Department:
- Lower Campus
Campus:
- Lower Campus
- taylor_rathbun@indianmountain.org
Lisa Schmitt

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

Buildings and Grounds
Department:
- Buildings & Grounds
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x183
- wayne_schoonmaker@indianmountain.org
Greyson Schopp
Department:
- Student Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- greyson_schopp@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
Becky Silver

Substitute and Assistant Teacher
Department:
- Upper Campus
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- becky_silver@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
Department:
- 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
- 860-435-0871 x183
- frank_sorrentino@indianmountain.org
Emily Spalding
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871
- emily_spalding@indianmountain.org
Cheryl St. Pierre-Sleboda

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

Director of Outdoor Education and Adventure, Assistant Athletic Director, Contact Tracer
Department:
- Upper Campus
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x100
- eliza_statile@indianmountain.org
Tamra Stephenson
Department:
- Arts
Campus:
- Lower Campus
- tamra_stephenson@indianmountain.org
Tom Stewart

Asst. Head of School for Program and Daily Operations
Director of Sustainability Programming
Department:
- Upper Campus
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x138
- tom_stewart@indianmountain.org
Donna Stoetzner

Advancement Associate
Department:
- Advancement
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x155
- donna_stoetzner@indianmountain.org
Suzanne Thompson
Department:
- Student Health
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- suzanne_thompson@indianmountain.org
Danny Tieger

6th Grade Humanities Teacher
Department:
- Upper Campus
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871
- danny_tieger@indianmountain.org
Kelly Tieger

5th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Department:
- Student Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-2855 x264
- kelly_tieger@indianmountain.org
Ashaad Tillman
Department:
- Student Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- ashaad_tillman@indianmountain.org
Mallory Toolan

Grades 7 - 9 Latin Teacher
Department:
- Upper Campus
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- mallory_toolan@indianmountain.org
Don Torrico

Director of Buildings and Grounds
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- 860-435-0871 x129
- don_torrico@indianmountain.org
JoAnne Tuncy
Department:
- Administrative Staff
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- 518-965-3928
- joanne_tuncy@indianmountain.org
Caitlin Vaughn

Assistant Director of Residential Life, Grade 5 Latin Teacher, Contact Tracer
Department:
- Upper Campus
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x118
- caitlin_vaughn@indianmountain.org
Vic Visockis

Grades 7 - 9 Art Department Chair
Department:
- Student Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-435-0871 x164
- victor_visockis@indianmountain.org
Caitlin von Graf

RN
Department:
- Student Health
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- 860-435-5700
- caitlin_vongraf@indianmountain.org
Amy Vorenberg

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

History Department Chair
Upper School History Teacher
Department:
- Upper Campus
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- tom_vorenberg@indianmountain.org
Tanya Waugh

Administrative Assistant, Receptionist
Department:
- Lower Campus
Campus:
- Lower Campus
- 860-435-2855 x250
- tanya_waugh@indianmountain.org
Mike Wilson
Department:
- Student Support
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- mike_wilson@indianmountain.org
Marcie Wistar

Grade 7 Science Teacher
Department:
- Science
Campus:
- Upper Campus
- 860-491-8995
- marcie_wistar@indianmountain.org
Jim Wood

School Driver
Department:
- Transportation
Campus:
- Both Campuses
- jim_wood@indianmountain.org
Lydia Woodard Berg

Assistant Head of Lower School
Department:
- Lower Campus
Campus:
- Lower Campus
- 860-435-2855 x253
- lydia_woodard@indianmountain.org
John Zahner

Fourth Grade Teacher
Department:
- Lower Campus
Campus:
- Lower Campus
- 860-435-2855
- john_zahner@indianmountain.org

Faculty & Staff

Faculty and Staff Directory

Director of Athletics, Athletic Trainer, Contact Tracer

Director of Annual Fund & Constituent Relations

Upper and Middle School Drum Teacher

Upper School Math Teacher

Lifeskills

Director of Dining Services

Performing Arts

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

Director of Communications

Dean of Academics5th and 6th Grade Math Teacher

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

School Security

Senior Associate Director of Admissions and Financial Aid

Third Grade Teacher

7th Grade English Teacher

Third Grade

Ascend Program Teacher

7th-9th Grade History Teacher

Kindergarten Teacher

Director of Academic Support

Nurse

7th-9th Grade Science Teacher

Admissions Associate

Tutor

Building and Grounds Generalist

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

Kitchen Staff

Mandarin Teacher

Asst. Head of School for Enrollment Management Director of Admissions

Director of Buildings

School Store ManagerBusiness Office Associate

Director of Student Health and Wellness, Counselor

5th-9th Grade Spanish Teacher

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

Pre-K Teacher

Tutor

Accounts Payable Coordinator

Tutor

Associate Director of Technology Emergency Management Coordinator

Lower School Faculty

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

Dean of Faculty9th Grade English Teacher

Tutor

Ascend Teacher

1st Grade Teacher

5th Grade Math and English Teacher

PK - 6th Grade Art Teacher

Music Teacher

Buildings and Grounds

Nurse

Tutor

Pre-K - K Assistant 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

Chief of Staff

Upper Campus Guitar Teacher

Nurse

LAD Teacher

Dean of Academics
5th and 6th Grade 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 Manager
Business Office Associate

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

Dean of Faculty
9th Grade English Teacher

6th and 8th Grade Science Teacher
Athletic Trainer

Global Language Dept. Chair
Upper School Spanish Teacher

Music Dept. Chair
Upper Campus Guitar Teacher