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Michelle Perry

Chair - Mathematics Department
860-409-3784
mperry@missporters.org

Bio

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.

Dan Bradshaw

Teacher - Mathematics
860-409-3777
dbradshaw@missporters.org

Bio

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.

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.

Kaitlin Cowles

Teacher - Mathematics
860-409-3775
kcowles@missporters.org

Bio

Ms. Cowles earned her bachelor’s degree in chemistry from George Washington University, where she was a member of their Division I gymnastics team, graduating cum laude. Ms. Cowles came to Porter’s after graduation as part of a teaching fellowship with the University of Pennsylvania, where she is a candidate for a master’s degree in education.

Ms. Cowles teaches math and lives in the dorm, also serving as a dorm affiliate, and field hockey and diving coach.

Eileen Mooney

Teacher - Mathematics
860-409-3783
emooney@missporters.org

Bio

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.

Robin Neschke

Teacher - Mathematics
860-409-3780
rneschke@missporters.org

Bio

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.

Ian Rumsey

Math Teacher
860-409-3791
irumsey@missporters.org

Hur-shiu Webb

Teacher - Mathematics
860-409-3778
hwebb@missporters.org

Bio

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.

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Dan Bradshaw

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John Bryk

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Kaitlin Cowles

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Eileen Mooney

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Robin Neschke

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Ian Rumsey

Hur-shiu Webb

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