Named Faculty Chairs & Instructorships
The Williston Northampton School is proud of its dedicated and inspiring faculty, whose unwavering commitment to teaching excellence profoundly shapes the lives of our students each day. In recognition of their invaluable contributions, we are honored to offer named and endowed Faculty Chairs, Instructorships, and Fellowships that celebrate exceptional educators and their lasting impact on our community. Made possible through the generosity of alumni, parents, and friends of the school, these honors not only recognize distinguished faculty members but also strengthen Williston Northampton’s tradition of academic excellence and lifelong learning.
CHAIRS
Ken Choo
David H. ’35 and Edward J. Goodman ’37 Science Chair
Established in 2001 by a bequest of David Goodman ’35 to honor a member of the Science Department.
Mimi King
Dennis H. Grubbs Faculty Chair
Established in 1999 by trustees and friends of the school in honor of Denny Grubbs in his final year as Headmaster. It is awarded to a faculty member whose life has been dedicated to Williston Northampton and teaching.
Kathryn Hill
Hagedorn Family Faculty Chair
Established in 2006 by Robert Hagedorn ’76 and his wife, Meladi (parents of Gregory ’06).
Not specific to any particular department.
Karla Schaffer
Charles Gardner Granniss ’29 and Eugenie Williams Granniss Faculty Chair
Established in 1999 by Eugenie Granniss, widow of Charles Gardner Granniss ’29.
It is awarded to a faculty member who personifies the pure joy of sharing the process of learning.
Matt Liebowitz
Henry M. ’52 and Judith M. Zachs Faculty Chair
Established in 1999 by Henry ’52 and Judith Zachs.
Sarah Levine
Richard C. Gregory Faculty Chair
The Richard C. Gregory Faculty Chair will be awarded for the first time in the fall of 2012.
INSTRUCTORSHIPS
Wendy Staples
George E. Gregory and Catherine B. Gregory Instructorship
Established in 2007 by Dick Gregory, former faculty member, in honor of his parents.
The purpose of the instructorship is to recognize the initiatives of a young faculty member of the fine arts—in and out of the classroom.
Jessica Rohan
Northampton School for Girls Instructorship
Established in 1999 by alumnae of the Northampton School for Girls to note the importance of that school in their lives and to support the focus on the education of young women that remains a part of the commitment of the merged schools.
Michael Mailloux
Karin O’Neil Instructorship
Established in 2001 by alumni and friends and named for former Associate Head Karin O’Neil who, until her departure that year, directed much of the School’s program for over 30 years and enabled the School to achieve great progress and to aspire to the highest levels of scholarship and engagement with student success.
Darlenia Kokoszka
Emily N. McFadon Vincent ’49 and Bob E. Vincent Instructorship
The Emily N. McFadon Vincent ’49 and Bob E. Vincent Instructorship was established in 2007 by Emily N. McFadon Vincent, Class of 1949, and her husband Bob to recognize a young faculty member’s initiatives in and out of the classroom.
Tyla Taylor
Sandra B. ’55 and Joseph C. Mesics Instructorship
Established in 2001 to recognize a young faculty member’s initiatives in and out of the classroom.