Phillips Exeter Academy

Lauren R. Josef

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Instructor in Theater & Dance

Education

B.A. James Madison University
M.F.A. Southern Illinois University

“My hope is that my classes provide learning through play. I want students to feel empowered to bring new ideas to the table and the stage! As a teacher I want to bring out their best qualities, and help shape them to be better Designers, performers, and theater professionals.”

Rebecca L. Lietz

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Instructor in Yoga

Education

M.Ed. University of New Hampshire – Manchester
B.A. Keene State College

“It’s not how you fall, but how you get back up. Class is a space for coming from we are all connected. Understanding that we as humans are all perfectly, imperfect.”

Brandon D. Thomas

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9th Grade Coordinator, Instructor in Health Education

Education

B.A. Winthrop University
M.S. Winthrop University

“There is something special about being in a learning environment every day. I love showing up to the table and knowing that there will be mental stimulation around how to take care of ourselves and others.”

Chelsea S. Woodard

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Instructor in English

Education

B.A. Union College
Ph.D. University of North Texas
M.F.A. Johns Hopkins University

What do you find most rewarding about your role at Exeter?

 

“Getting to work with creative, smart, and engaged students across different areas of school life and collaborating with wonderful colleagues.”

Keala Kaumeheiwa

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Instructor in Music

Education

B.M. University of Wisconsin

“After hearing “Kind of Blue” by Miles Davis, I wanted to be a part of that music! Most exciting is working with a group of people to make a unique performance each time we play.”