Miss Porter’s School

Ms. Perry earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Hartford, majoring in mathematics and minoring in biology. She then went on to get a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Connecticut. Ms. Perry began teaching at Porter’s in 2014.

 

Ms. Perry lives off campus and teaches math. She also serves as the technical facilitator to the theater program and an advisor. 

Mr. Bradshaw graduated from Bradley University with a bachelor’s degree in physics and psychology. He then taught at St. John’s Preparatory School in Danvers, Massachusetts until going on to earn his master’s degree in education from Salem State College. Mr. Bradshaw came to Porter’s in 2012 and has since traveled on Model United Nations trips to Panama and the Dominican Republic, InterMission trips to South Africa and Canada, and a boarding school tour in China.

 

Mr. Bradshaw lives on campus with his wife and son and teaches math. He has also served as a faculty advisor for Model United Nations and the humanist alliance, a class dean, soccer coach, and advisor.

Kaitlin Cowles grew up in nearby Canton, CT, and graduated from Canton High School before attending the George Washington University in Washington, DC. While enrolled at GW, Kaitlin worked as a teaching assistant in the chemistry department, was a member of the university's NCAA Division I gymnastics team, and graduated cum laude with a B.S. in Chemistry.

Kaitlin came to Porter’s in 2017 as a teaching fellow in the mathematics department through the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education's Boarding School Teaching Residency. While completing their master's coursework and thesis, Kaitlin taught mathematics, coached several sports, and served as a dorm affiliate in Lathrop and Cottage.

In the spring of 2019, Kaitlin graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education with an M.S.Ed. and has since worked as a full-time member of the Porter's faculty, teaching in both the mathematics and science departments. Outside of the classroom, Kaitlin works as an advisor to a small group of students, a faculty advisor to the student-led Spectrum Alliance, and coaches Squash and Track & Field. 

 

Ms. Mooney, an alumna of the Taft School, graduated with distinction from Boston University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy. After graduation, she taught art and calculus at Savior Preparatory High School in East Boston and at South Kent School in Connecticut. Ms. Mooney then earned a master’s degree in painting from Western Connecticut State University and a master’s degree in mathematics education from Harvard University’s extension school, and is currently a doctoral candidate at Michigan State University, studying educational psychology and educational technology. While studying at Harvard, she implemented Harkness-style teaching in her geometry courses and wrote her master's thesis on the endeavor.

 

Ms. Mooney lives on campus with her two children and teaches mathematics. She has served as the math department chair and an InterMission dean. She has also served as the chair of the professional development committee and is an advisor. 

Ms. Neschke graduated with a bachelor’s degree in economics from Trinity College, where she was also a member of the varsity crew team. After college, Ms. Neschke came to Porter’s as a part of a teaching fellowship with the University of Pennsylvania, teaching math and living in the dorms while she earned her master’s degree. For her inquiry project, she studied the implementation of a project-based introduction of material that allows students to explore new topics and maximizing the impact of prior knowledge and classmate experience on the learning process. After completing her master’s degree in 2015, Ms. Neschke and Porter’s both agreed that she was an excellent fit here and she decided to stay on as a member of the faculty.

 

Ms. Neschke lives on campus and teaches math and economics. She also coaches crew and basketball, and is an advisor. 

Ms. Webb attended the International School of Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia for 10th and 12th grade, then earned her bachelor’s degree at Washington University in St. Louis, where she majored in math and minored in art. After graduation, Ms. Webb spent a year tutoring students of all ages in math before earning her master’s degree in mathematics education at the University of Texas at Austin. After graduate school, Ms. Webb remained in Austin, where she taught in an independent school for 10 years, also serving as a college counselor, working on diversity initiatives, and coaching.

 

Ms. Webb and her husband, Josh, live on campus with their daughter, Bea, and two cats.

 

She teaches math and serves as a dorm affiliate, faculty advisor to the Asian student alliance, cross country and track coach, and advisor.