Miss Hall's School in Pittsfield, MA, has been committed to a single-sex (girl) small boarding school environment for over a century.

1. What other activities and/or duties do you have at your school other than teaching?

I’m the Chair of the Mathematics Department, a member of the Admissions Committee and Academic Affairs, an advisor, a proctor for the Freshwomen study hall, and I was a learning specialist in the Academic Skills Center (ASC) for five years.

2. What has been one of your most memorable teaching experiences at the school?

A student, who graduated a couple of years ago, had a great deal of difficulty with mathematics. She was especially concerned about Algebra II. As a result of her persistence and hard work and because she sought extra help in the ASC, she experienced much success as a math student! It was my pleasure to work with her, and I admired her great determination.

3. Describe one of your most interesting personal experiences at the school?

My advisees have been a lot of fun to get to know. Together, we’ve enjoyed dinner off campus, chatted over coffee at local coffee shops, and watched movies and eaten pizza on campus. It’s nice to know that they feel comfortable coming to me with problems, personal or otherwise, or just to talk. Several of them have even kept in touch after graduation.

4. If you were able to teach any subject you want, what would that be and why?

I enjoy teaching the upper level math courses, but Pre-calculus is probably my favorite. The class is made up of girls who really want to know more about math. Even though it is challenging, they work hard and do well in the course.

5. What do you feel is your school’s most positive asset?

Miss Hall's School has one of the most closely knit family communities I’ve ever been a part of. We encourage and support one another, and that is not only the faculty and staff, but the students as well.

6. What advice would you give a new student at your school?

The girls who have been here know what it’s like to be away from home, perhaps for the first time, with new surroundings and new teachers. They welcome those who are new with open arms and are always eager to help new girls feel right at home. It doesn’t take long before you can’t tell who is new and who isn’t.

7. If you weren’t teaching, what would you like to be doing?

I’d spend more time with my children. I’d also love to spend my time outside, hiking, biking, or cooking out.