Phillips Exeter Academy

Johnny R. Griffith

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Dean of Student Health & Wellness and Instructor in English

Education

Ph.D. University of Massachusetts – Amherst
M.A. Middlebury College
B.S. Hardin-Simmons University

“I loved my teachers in high school, especially my English teachers, and I thought it must be so rewarding to spend your life working with young people and reading great books. There’s still nothing like it.”

Stephanie K. Girard

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Instructor in Mathematics, John E. and Mary E. Smith Memorial Distinguished Professorship in Mathematics

Education

B.A. Boston College
M.A. University of Virginia

“Since we do not use a textbook, the students come at each problem from different angles, depending on their background. As a result, I am learning every day, too, as they share approaches that I had not thought of before.”

Kelly M. Flynn

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Instructor in English

Education

A.B. Harvard College
M.F.A. University of Iowa

“We have to fight for authentic human connection in the world we live in, so I hope for the classroom to be a place of trust and vulnerability, through shared personal stories, the building of empathy, and inspired silliness. I am a believer in spontaneous dance parties, puppy videos, and word games. Laughter is probably my favorite single thing about teaching, followed closely by seeing students get excited about etymology and syntax–how words and linguistic constructions contain histories and nuance. Having students memorize poetry is the one of the best ways I know to help them grok the deep, almost unutterable meanings embedded in language rhythms.”

Barbara A. Flocco

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Organist

Education

M.Ed. University System of New Hampshire
B.S. West Chester University

“I have always loved assisting others in the joy of music making at a keyboard be it organ or piano.”