Kingswood Oxford welcomes band and orchestra teacher Aaron Barkon to the Upper School and Middle School, where he has already begun making connections with students through US Band, Orchestra, and Jazz Combo, as well as MS Band and Orchestra. Although learning the names of 115 new students and getting to know the faculty has been […]
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After earning her Ph.D. in German Languages and Literature at Yale, Spanish teacher Andrea Thompson Guiza is embarking on her KO journey. Originally from Mexico, Ms. Thompson Guiza said she wanted to return to Spanish after teaching German in her Ph.D. program. “I really missed Spanish, and I really believe that Spanish belongs here in […]
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Kingswood Oxford welcomes new Upper School history teacher Madison Curtis, who has already made a bright impact on her students, advisees, and truly anyone who walks by her in the halls, with her upbeat disposition and relatable personality. One may imagine that with Ms. Curtis’s world traveling past – having visited 25 countries and going […]
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The Kingswood Oxford community welcomes Upper School counselor Jill deRosas to Roberts. Mrs. deRosas went to Tulane University and earned a Master’s degree in behavioral health psychology. She earned her social work degree from Loyola University New Orleans while working in admissions at Tulane. Then, she started working at schools in New Orleans. When her […]
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By Josie Baber ‘29 Unlike most teens this summer, junior Hunter James spent a portion of her summer sailing instead of sleeping and diving instead of dozing. This summer, Hunter experienced an unforgettable 21-day trip with Sail Caribbean, a teen summer camp that takes place entirely on sailboats in the British Virgin Islands. Previous summers, […]
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From studying ancient history, Greek, and Latin at Bard College in New York to teaching seventh-grade history and coaching middle school cross country, history teacher Ethan Clarke has taken an unexpected but exciting path to Kingswood Oxford. Mr. Clark came to KO shortly after graduating from college this past spring, where he studied and focused […]
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Joining the Kingswood Oxford community this fall is Middle School math teacher James Fenzel. About 20 years ago, Mr. Fenzel toured KO for the first time, with the intention of teaching here, but ended up moving to New York instead. After pursuing art for the past 15 years and moving to West Hartford, Mr. Fenzel […]
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This fall, Kingswood Oxford brings an exhilarating welcome to Upper School visual arts teacher Samantha Berman! Ms.Berman brings a rich background in the visual and performing arts. Raised in Simsbury, she earned her undergraduate degree in Studio Art and Art History, with a minor in Dance from Skidmore College. She later earned her Master’s degree […]
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This year, Kingswood Oxford’s science department has a fresh face on its side, science teacher Angelina Massoia, whose positive impact on the community of KO and its students is already taking hold. Ms. Massoia grew up in Agawam, Mass., and attended high school there. As a kid, she enjoyed history and math, but most of […]
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Kingswood Oxford’s newest faculty member brings a passion for teaching, coaching, and playing caber toss! Meet Paul Mullinax, one of the newest faculty members at KO who teaches biology and co-advises sophomores. He is a triple-threat coach: throughout the three seasons, he is helping with girls’ and boys’ varsity cross country, track and field, and […]
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