Phillips Exeter Academy

Jacob D. Hiser

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Instructor in Music

Education

B.M. New England Conservatory
B.M. Missouri State University

What do you hope students will take away from your interactions with them?

That music-making doesn’t have to be centered around achievement or “perfection”, but can exist in a place of playfulness and freedom and love

Anthony L. Reed

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Instructor in Theater & Dance

Education

B.S. Northwest Missouri State University
M.F.A. Southern Illinois University

“I hope students are able to see the direct connections between what they learn in their science or mathematics classes and real world applications, especially in Theater and Dance.”

Dionna Richardson-Alayyubi

Assistant Dean of Faculty

Education

B.A. Kent State University
Ph.D. University of Akron

“I love the “aha” moments when a student beams with pride after they’ve figured out something they’ve been struggling with.”

Patrick A. Kelly

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Instructor in Religion, Ethics & Philosophy

Education

M.Theological Studies Harvard Divinity School
All But Dissertation Drew University
B.A. Fordham University

Louise F. Kandle

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Instructor in Music

Education

M.Mus. Malmo Musikhogskola, Sweden

“Music is for everyone -all levels and genres are welcome. Music is a lifelong endeavor and anything is possible if you put your heart and mind into it. Each student play an important part of the make up of the inclusive, warm, friendly, diverse and rich musical community at PEA and beyond.”

Chelsea C. Drescher

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Instructor in Mathematics

Education

Ph.D. University of North Texas
B.S. University of Texas

“When students have a really good discussion, where everyone struggles productively together, until it all clicks into place – that is magical to watch.”