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Katie Ahearn
Assistant Director of Admission
860-409-3610
kahearn@missporters.org
Bio
Katie joined Porter’s in March of 2019, after spending 8 years with an
early literacy nonprofit organization in Boston, MA. She received a
B.S. in Journalism from Texas A&M University and a J.D. from Boston
College Law School. Katie has worked in various roles in government
affairs and development throughout her career, and is excited to bring
these skills to the Office of Admission. Katie lives in Farmington
with her husband, Mike, daughter Maddie, son Graham, and 14-year-old
rescue pup, Bauer.
Ericka Alschuler
Associate Director of College Counseling
860-409-3787
ealschuler@missporters.org
Bio
In addition to her professional knowledge, Ericka gained first hand experience of the college process as her son applied to college last year. Ericka believes in the power of education to help us live the lives we envision for ourselves, and she is particularly excited about Porter’s innovative and forward-thinking approach to the education of young women and support of equity and inclusion.
Ashley Amoabeng
Equity & Community Life Program Assistant, House Director
860-409-3867
aamoabeng@missporters.org
Nelle Andrews
Dean of Curriculum, Teacher - English
860-409-3816
nandrews@missporters.org
Bio
Brie Angle
Registrar and Academic Affairs Coordinator
860-409-3668
bangle@missporters.org
Meghan Anthony
House Director
860-409-3686
manthony@missporters.org
Deena Babigian
APRN, Colgate Wellness Center
860-409-3690
dbabigian@missporters.org
Lauren Bahre
House Director & Director of Summer Programs
860-409-3683
lbahre@missporters.org
Sydni Bellucci
House Director
860-409-3684
sbellucci@missporters.org
Cheryl Benoit
Director of Operations, Alumnae & Development
860-409-3641
cbenoit@missporters.org
Michael Bergin
Chief Financial and Operating Officer
860-409-3649
mbergin@missporters.org
Gretchen Bilodeau
Admission Assistant & Database Coordinator
860-409-3611
gbilodeau@missporters.org
Bio
Gretchen entered the workforce again in the Admission Office at Porter’s in 2007 and is now the database coordinator responsible for updating and maintaining all inquiry, application and reporting information. Gretchen and her husband live in Farmington and are the proud parents of Porter’s graduates Erica ’12 and Renee ’14.
Kimberly Bishop
Assistant to the College Office
860-409-3665
kbishop@missporters.org
Dorrett Black
Registered Nurse
860-409-3690
dblack@missporters.org
Thomas Bonini
Groundskeeper
tbonini@missporters.org
Georgia Burman
Director of Nursing, Colgate Wellness Center
860-409-3690
gburman@missporters.org
Bio
Georgia (she/they) graduated from Porter's in 2000 and went on to study Women’s and Gender Studies and Spanish at Kenyon College in Ohio, followed by a Nursing degree at New York University. Georgia is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health degree at UMass Amherst with a focus on adolescent health and wellness curriculum and programming. Their professional interests include: stress reduction through hiking, sexuality education and wellness, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and encouraging self-care as a fundamental priority for all Porter’s students! Georgia and her family live on campus and enjoy hiking, time spent outdoors and at their yurt in Vermont, and caring for their menagerie of rescue animals.
Ana Calciano Pratt
Dean of Students
860-409-3673
acalcianopratt@missporters.org
Bio
Evadne Coache Cruz
Counselor
860-409-3660
ecoache@missporters.org
Michelle Coster
Assistant Dean of Students
860-409-3688
mcoster@missporters.org
Bio
Michelle Coster is the Assistant Dean of Students in the Office of Student Life. Her main role is to coordinate ALL things fun! This includes aspects such as weekend activities, traditions, and student clubs. She also oversees the Nova Nine and serves as the 12th Grade Class Dean. Michelle believes that the purpose of education is to validate students' experiences and support their needs equitably. Her main goal each school year is to ensure that the students head into their summer vacation with lasting memories of joy from play with their peers. Michelle loves seeing the students smiles as they are brave and try a new activity such as singing karaoke on stage or joining a game of Ga-ga.
Michelle graduated from Central Connecticut State University in 2016 with a BSEd in Physical Education and strongly believes that her education at CCSU is what sparked her passion for social-emotional learning and wellness. Her professors imparted that physical, emotional, and mental health come before all else in creating successful young people and Michelle hopes to pass that mission and vision on to her Miss Porter's students as well. Michelle lives on campus with her wife, Sarah and their dog, Summer.
Kaitlin Cowles
Teacher - Mathematics, Science, Equity & Inclusion Coordinator
860-409-3775
kcowles@missporters.org
Bio
Sarita Custodio
Teacher - Sarah Porter Schoolhouse
860-409-3500
scustodio@missporters.org
Marian Dauphinais
Teacher - Sarah Porter Schoolhouse
860-409-3500
mdauphinais@missporters.org
Cristina Dieguez-Kuo
Campaign Director, Alumnae & Development
860-409-3622
cdieguezkuo@missporters.org
Avi Dubnov
Director of Athletics; Head Coach, Varsity Soccer
860-409-3725
adubnov@missporters.org
Bio
Gary Edinger
Building Maintenance Technician
gedinger@missporters.org
Leanne Evangelist
Food Service General Manager
860-409-3580
levangelist@missporters.org
Kaitlin Faticoni
Assistant Director of Alumnae & Parent Engagement
860-409-3634
kfaticoni@missporters.org
Marisa Feijoo
Associate Director of Annual Giving
860-409-3623
mfeijoo@missporters.org
Leahanne Fenton
Academic Office Assistant
860-409-3667
lfenton@missporters.org
Cherie Gayle
Major Gifts Officer
860-409-3621
cgayle@missporters.org
Barbara Gibbons
Associate Controller
860-409-3647
bgibbons@missporters.org
Lisa Gilmore
Controller
860-409-3648
lgilmore@missporters.org
Jennifer Guilmartin
Assistant Director of Sarah Porter Schoolhouse
860-409-3543
jguilmartin@missporters.org
Brittany Gustafson
Certified Athletic Trainer for Select Physical Therapy
860-409-3712
bgustafson@missporters.org
Bio
Richard Higley
Director of Facility Services
860-409-3658
rhigley@missporters.org
Cathie Hillian
Assistant Director of Counseling
860-409-3672
chillian@missporters.org
Bio
Mrs. Hillian earned a B.A. in Recreational Management from Springfield College in 2003. She began her career at an all-girls residential treatment facility, working as a supervisor and recreational activities organizer. During this time she recognized a desire to support these clients more clinically and returned to Springfield College to receive her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2006. After graduating from Springfield College, Mrs. Hillian continued her work in all-girls residential treatment as a clinician, clinical supervisor, and Interium clinical director. During her work in the residential treatment field, she also worked part-time at Westover School as a counselor, which led to her full-time position there as a lead counselor, director of diversity, and coach for multiple sports. Mrs. Hillian was delighted to join Porter’s community in 2018 as Assistant Director of Counseling. She lives off-campus with her husband, Kyle, and their three children, Kalynn, Kamryn, and Kaiden, and their dog, Kash, who is working on being a therapy dog. In her free time, she enjoys playing all and any sports, drawing, and social justice work.
Daniel Hoerrner
Groundskeeper
dhoerrner@missporters.org
Susan Ingvertsen
Assistant to the CWC
860-409-3690
singvertsen@missporters.org
Tim Jenkin
Accounting Associate
860-409-3646
tjenkin@missporters.org
Diane Johnson
Chief Communications & Public Health Officer
860-409-3695
djohnson@missporters.org
Katie Johnson
House Director
860-409-3571
kjohnson@missporters.org
Tricia Jorden
Associate Director of College Counseling
860-409-3666
tjorden@missporters.org
Bio
It has been a joy to be part of the Porter’s community since 2011, serving as a college counselor, with some time in the admissions office as well. I’ve had the privilege of helping girls come to Porter’s and then prepare them as they move on to new adventures upon graduation. My own academic path included a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s degree in public health. Professionally, I drew on that passion for political science at The Washington Post and went on to positions in health care policy and academic administration at Johns Hopkins University and Georgetown University. My favorite work has centered on helping talented students investigate and plan for their own next steps. And most of all I enjoy when Ancients keep in touch to share their successes with us. At home, I live in Simsbury with my husband and two daughters.
Amanda Kice
Director of Counseling
860-409-3689
akice@missporters.org
Elizabeth Koehler
Director, Sarah Porter Schoolhouse
860-409-3543
lkoehler@missporters.org
Jeannette Kopinja-Broyles
Director of Human Resources
860-409-3642
jkopinja@missporters.org
Jose Lugo
Manager, Database and Gift Services
860-409-3625
jlugo@missporters.org
Mike Lusitani
Building Maintenance Technician
mlusitani@missporters.org
Douglas Marshall
Assistant Director of Facility Services
860-409-3652
dmarshall@missporters.org
Susan Martell Jenkin
Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer
860-409-3779
smartelljenkin@missporters.org
Bio
Stacy Martell
House Director & Office of Student Life Intern
8604093968
stacymartell@missporters.org
Heidi Mason
House Director
860-409-3681
hmason@missporters.org
Ruth Mendes
Associate Director of Digital Marketing & Communications
860-409-3760
rmendes@missporters.org
Bio
She has an BA in Psychology and Latin American Studies from Mount Holyoke College and an MBA from Bryant University. She has a certification from Boston College in Leadership for Change and a Digital Marketing Certification from Yale University. She lives off campus with her husband, Asante K. Mendes, M.D. and their four children Isabel '23, Ezra, Sarai and Matias. In addition to her background in Marketing, Ruth held roles in Human Resources, Organizational Effectiveness, and Pharmaceutical Sales. She's been an active member of the Greater Hartford Chapter of Jack and Jill, Inc. for 10 years and has served on the executive board as Community Service Chair and Editor for 8 years. She's been recognized nationally for her community service involvement and was the Greater Hartford Chapter's 2019 - 2020 Distinguished Mother. Ruth is fluent in Spanish and enjoys traveling, outdoor sports, dancing and is a second degree black belt in taekwondo.
Hayden Mixsell
Groundskeeper
hmixsell@missporters.org
Vanessa Moors
House Director, Athletic Office Assistant
vmoors@missporters.org
Taylor Moreau
Assistant to the Athletic Director, Head Lacrosse Coach, Field Hockey Coach & Dorm Affiliate
860-409-3709
tmoreau@missporters.org
Emily Mosley
Assistant Director, Prospect Research and Management
860-409-3628
emosley@missporters.org
Jackie Murray-Janiak
Director of Campus Planning & Design
860-409-3509
jmurray@missporters.org
Christine Neville-Smith
Admission Office Coordinator, Dorm Affiliate
860-409-3617
cnevsmith@missporters.org
Shawn Norris
Maintenance Worker
snorris@missporters.org
Janet Ortiz
Associate Director of Admission for Financial Aid
860-409-3618
jortiz@missporters.org
Michelle Perry
Teacher - Mathematics
860-409-3784
mperry@missporters.org
Bio
Christine Pina
Chief Advancement Officer
860-409-3620
cpina@missporters.org
Bio
Rebecca Plona
Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning
860-409-3669
rplona@missporters.org
Sarah Quinn
Director of Admission
860-409-3613
squinn@missporters.org
Bio
Timothy Quinn
Chief Academic Officer and Dean of Faculty
860-409-3664
tquinn@missporters.org
Bio
Jenna Reichen
Assistant Director of Donor Relations
860-409-3698
jreichen@missporters.org
Katie Riccobon
Aquatics Director, Director of Risk Management
Head Coach, Swimming
860-409-3711
kriccobon@missporters.org
Bio
- 2020 Undefeated dual meet season
- 2020 Founders League Champions (1st time in school history)
- 2020 New England Prep School Athletic Conference Division 2 Champions
- 2019 New England Prep School Athletic Conference Division 2 Champions
- 2018 New England Prep School Athletic Conference Division 2 Runner-Up
- 36 Founders League Champions
- 11 New England Prep School Athletic Conference Division 2 Champion
Amy Rogers
Dean of College Counseling
860-409-3663
arogers@missporters.org
Bio
I came to Miss Porter's in 2009 as Dean of College Counseling, having previously worked in admissions and college counseling in both higher education and secondary schools. I was drawn here by the opportunity to return to an all-girls' setting, having graduated from The Ethel Walker School myself. Counseling young women as they begin to imagine the next steps in their educational and life journey is a joy and a privilege. I also serve as the Past-Chair of the Board of the National Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools (ACCIS) and regularly travel to colleges and universities around the country and across the world to build relationships on behalf of Porter's.
In my spare time, I volunteer for two foundations that raise service dogs for careers guiding the blind and supporting children with developmental disabilities.
James Scheidel
Grounds Supervisor
860-409-3651
jscheidel@missporters.org
Elizabeth Schmitt
Chief Enrollment & Student Affairs Officer
860-409-3614
lschmitt@missporters.org
Bio
Molly Sessions
Executive Assistant to the Chief Advancement Officer
860-409-3624
msessions@missporters.org
Randy Sheffield
Custodial Supervisor
rsheffield@missporters.org
Thomas Sheridan
Custodian
tsheridan@missporters.org
Maya Silva Thompson
Associate Director of Admission
860-409-3616
msilvathompson@missporters.org
Bio
(She/Her) Maya graduated from Miss Porter’s School and attended Spelman College where she earned her degree in the Department of Comparative Women’s Studies with a minor in education. While at both institutions, Maya was heavily involved in leadership, serving as the second head of school her senior year, and president of Future Business Leaders of Spelman for two years. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and continues to volunteer and help the community through that esteemed organization. After graduating, she began her career recruiting at HubSpot, a tech company based in Cambridge, Mass. Maya returned to Porter’s in the summer of 2022, and now lives on campus with her sweet dog Houston. She is serving as an Associate Director of Admission and the Communications Liaison for the Admission office.
Elizabeth Simison
Academic Dean, Teacher - English
860-409-3815
esimison@missporters.org
Bio
Her favorite movie is Jaws and she lives on campus with her Irish husband Thomas and their dog, Hooper.
Kat Simison
Director of International Recruitment; Equity & Inclusion Associate
860-409-3612
ksimison@missporters.org
Bio
Kat came to Porter’s in 2015 after an early career of supporting international education both in the U.S. and in Spain, where she lived for five years prior to joining our community. Kat graduated from Holy Cross in 2011 with a double major in Spanish and International Studies and received her M.B.A from the University of Hartford in 2020. Kat is very passionate about advocating for and encouraging agency among international students as they enrich the Porter's community and supporting international families during their time at Porter's. Kat lives on campus with her husband, Pablo, daughter, Alba, and dog, Teddy, and she additionally serves as an Faculty Advisor, Assistant Dean of Equity & Inclusion, and International Student Advisor.
Sarah Smith
Admission Associate
ssmith@missporters.org
Shiang Sobieski
Senior Leadership Gift Officer, Global Resources
860-409-3636
ssobieski@missporters.org
Emma Thurgood
Digital Content Strategist
860-409-3693
ethurgood@missporters.org
Bio
I'm an artist, wanderer, mother and salad connoisseur. I hold a BFA in painting from Ringling College of Art + Design and an MFA in Studio Art from Memphis College of Art. I live in New Britain with my partner and our 6-year-old daughter, affectionately known as The Nuggetorious. When I'm not working, you can find me exploring new places or binge-watching my latest TV obsession, usually something animated and dramatic.
Sam Tressy
House Director
860-409-3679
stressy@missporters.org
Eartha Tyler
House Director
860-409-3678
etyler@missporters.org
Cicely Upham
Director of Alumnae & Parent Engagement
860-409-3635
cupham@missporters.org
Emily Voisine
Schoolhouse Teacher's Assistant
evoisine@missporters.org
Jennifer Wagor
Manager, The Ivy
860-409-3655
jwagor@missporters.org
Susan Walker
Director of Gift Planning
860-409-3626
swalker@missporters.org
Katherine Windsor
12th Head of School
860-409-3632
kwindsor@missporters.org
Bio
Edward Wyskiewicz
Custodian
860-409-3500
ewyskiewicz@missporters.org
Fiona York
Head Librarian
860-409-3785
fyork@missporters.org
Kristine Zywocinski
Director, Executive Office & Special Events
860-409-3627
kzywocinski@missporters.org
Bio
Contact Information
Main Number
860-409-3500
Alumnae and Development Office
860-409-3520
Academic Office
860-409-3668
Admission Office
860-409-3530
Athletics Office
860-409-3710
Business Office
860-409-3645 – Main Office Number
860-409-3647 – Student Billing
Colgate Wellness Center
860-409-3690 – Main Office
860-409-3541 – Fax
College Counseling Office
860-409-3665
Communications Office
860-409-3760
Counseling Office
860-409-3672
Dean of Students Office
860-409-3671
Office of the Head of School
860-409-3631
Office of Equity and Inclusion
860-409-3779
Campus Safety
860-409-3650
Summer Programs Office
860-409-3612
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