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John Bryk

Teacher - Mathematics
860-409-3782
jbryk@missporters.org

Bio

Dr. John Bryk graduated from Williams College in 2002 with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and economics. There, he was active in student theater, was on the board of directors of the student-run radio station, and was the recipient of the Rosenstein Award for best mathematics major in his senior year. Dr. Bryk then earned his doctorate in mathematics in 2012 from Rutgers University, where he researched algebraic number theory and automorphic forms. Dr. Bryk was a professor in the mathematics and computer science departments at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, a constituent school of the City University of New York in New York City, from 2009 until 2016. He then decided to make the change to teaching high school and worked at Dwight-Englewood School in Englewood, N.J., before coming to Porter's in 2018. He was drawn to Porter’s because of the rich history of the school, the confident and welcoming attitude of the students, and the innovative academic approach of the faculty.

Dr. Bryk teaches mathematics and lives on campus. He also serves as an advisor, dorm affiliate, and advisor to the mock trial team.

Santiago Enrique

Chair - Language Department , Teacher - Languages, Spanish
860-409-3796
senrique@missporters.org

Bio

Mr. Enrique grew up in Burgos, Spain. He earned a master’s degree from Universidad de Valladolid, where he studied French. He earned a second master’s degree at Université de Rennes, in France, and completed doctorate work in quantitative linguistics. After teaching in Spain for one year and in France for two, Mr. Enrique came to the United States and taught at the Taft School and Ethel Walker School before arriving at Porter’s in 2005. After leading many international trips for students, Mr. Enrique founded and directed ArchaeoSpain, an organization providing archaeological fieldwork opportunities in Europe for hundreds of high school and college students.

Mr. Enrique lives on campus with his wife and three children. He teaches Spanish (and sometimes French) and served as the chair of the Languages Department for seven years. He also serves as an international student advisor, soccer coach, dorm affiliate, and advisor.

Amanda Friedman

Dean of Equity & Community Life
860-409-3786
afriedman@missporters.org

Sophie Paris

Director, Institute for Global Education
860-409-3789
sparis@missporters.org

Bio

The Lucile Thieriot Walker ’31 Teaching Chair

Sophie Paris graduated from Colgate University with an Honors degree in Studio Art, with a concentration in Photography. Sophie is a Photojournalist, who worked for clients including the United Nations, Bill Gates Foundation, Yele Haiti, UNDP, Corbis, New York Times, International Herald Tribune, Miami Herald, Newsweek, Getty, AP and Reuters from 1998 to 2012. Sophie also traveled with Hillary Clinton during her primary run for US President as her personal photographer from 2007-2008, after which she attended the One Year Full-Time Certificate program studying Photojournalism and Documentary Photography at the International Center of Photography in NYC. In 2004, the UN sent Sophie to Haiti to photograph the political insecurity, within days her love for Haiti was ignited, and she decided to make her home in a seaside fishing village where she lived until moving to Farmington in 2012 to join Porter’s faculty. Sophie’s Haiti work has been widely exhibited in Haiti, New York City, and Geneva and it has been published in several books.

Rebecca Plona

Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning
860-409-3669
rplona@missporters.org

Timothy Quinn

Chief Academic Officer and Dean of Faculty
860-409-3664
tquinn@missporters.org

Bio

Mr. Quinn attended Westminster School and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in political science at Amherst College, where he played hockey and served as a team captain. Mr. Quinn has taught, coached, and worked in residential life at several different independent schools in the both United States and abroad. His teaching experience includes work at Avon Old Farms, Trinity Catholic High School, Seoul International School, and Westminster School. Most recently Mr. Quinn has served as the Assistant Head of Upper School at the University School of Milwaukee (WI) and as the Head of Upper School at the Tatnall School (DE). He earned his master’s degree in education from Harvard University. Mr. Quinn has written a number of articles in prominent educational journals and is the author of the book “On Grades and Grading: Supporting Student Learning through a more Transparent and Purposeful Use of Grades” (Rowman & Littlefield, 2013).

Mr. Quinn lives on campus with his wife and their two children. He is Porter’s Chief Academic Officer and Dean of Faculty, and he also teaches English and philosophy, coaches lacrosse, and serves as an advisor.

Patrick Reardon

Teacher - Arts, Director of Music
860-409-3702
preardon@missporters.org

Bio

Mr. Reardon earned a bachelor’s degree in voice from the University of Connecticut, where he was the music director of his a cappella group, “A Completely Different Note.” After graduation, he worked as the choral director at Noble Street College Prep in Chicago, Illinois and North Shore Country Day School in Winnetka, Illinois. Mr. Reardon then earned a master’s degree in music education from VanderCook College of Music, where he completed his master’s project on musical score marking, practice, and teaching.

Mr. Reardon lives on campus with his wife, Katie, their son, James, and two dogs. He is our director of music and also serves as an advisor to the Perhilettes.

Lisa-Brit Wahlberg

Chair - History Department , Teacher - History
860-409-3808
lwahlberg@missporters.org

Bio

Ms. Wahlberg, who grew up in Farmington, holds a bachelor’s degree in Soviet and Eastern European studies from the University of Connecticut and a master’s of science in marriage and family therapy from Central Connecticut State University, and is currently working towards earning a master’s of teaching in social studies secondary education. Before coming to Porter’s, Ms. Wahlberg had a private family therapy practice in Avon, Connecticut for 10 years before teaching history and political science for eight years at the Master’s School in West Simsbury, Connecticut. As a teacher, she earned a classroom grant from the University of Connecticut to develop student awareness of the Syrian refugee experience in Connecticut and participated in a pilot certificate program with the Connecticut Board of Education called the CT Certificate of Global Engagement.

Ms. Wahlberg lives off campus and teaches history and psychology.

Jessica Watkin

Teacher - Mathematics
860-409-3674
jwatkin@missporters.org

Bio

Ms. Watkin graduated from Lafayette College, where she earned a bachelor’s degree with honors in mathematics; the topic of her honors thesis was genetic algorithms. After graduation, she was employed as an actuary in the Hartford area before beginning her math teaching career at Kent School in Kent, CT, where she also served as a dorm head, technical director of the theater program, and Assistant Dean of Students. Ms. Watkin moved to Farmington in 2010 to join the mathematics department at Miss Porter's School; she also teaches AIS Research Methods and has served as the Academic Dean. Ms. Watkin earned her M.S.Ed. in School Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania, where her culminating research project was on the developmental outcomes for students who engage in participatory research. She has been a presenter at the National Association of Independent Schools and the National Coalition of Girls' Schools on the topic of engaging students in research in order to inform school change. She is extensively involved in the school's ongoing reaccreditation work with the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and with the Association's efforts to include student voice in the accreditation process for all schools. She is the proud holder of the Nancy Klingenstein Simpkins '73 Teaching Chair.

Ms. Watkin lives in the Village of Farmington with her husband and two children. She enjoys reading, meditation, and needlework and other crafts.

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Santiago Enrique

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Sophie Paris

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Rebecca Plona

Timothy Quinn

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Patrick Reardon

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Lisa-Brit Wahlberg

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Jessica Watkin

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