Nelle teaches English, coaches field hockey, and serves as the dean of Curriculum & Instruction. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Connecticut College, a Master of Arts in liberal studies from Wesleyan University, and a Certificate in Educational Leadership and Administration from the University of Connecticut. An experienced educator, Nelle is particularly passionate about curriculum design, mastery learning principles and equitable grading practices. Since beginning her career in 1999, Nelle has been named Coach of the Year three times for Connecticut and was also inducted into the Connecticut Field Hockey Hall of Fame in 2018. Nelle lives on campus with her husband and three children and loves being part of the school community. She enjoys cooking, reading, working on puzzles, relaxing at the beach and taking long walks!