Faculty & Staff

Before arriving on Williams Hill, Mike spent 13 years as a faculty member at Kimball Union Academy in New Hampshire where he taught physics, chemistry, biology, and a science research elective; coached soccer, mountain biking, ice hockey, and baseball; and was a house head for 11 years. Mike also supported small groups of students in executive function skill development and tutored others in chemistry and physics. During his tenure, he received grant funding for development of a small research lab and program for students to study in vitro germination and propagation of three species of northern New England lady-slipper orchids, and he led sophomore class trips to Washington, D.C.

 

Mike has additional years of experience working in independent schools, including co-leading the design and marketing of the Oliverian School before serving as the founding dean of students and outdoor programs director. He also taught science at Crossroads Academy before heading to Kimball Union Academy.

 

At Westminster, Mike leads the Science Department as the Bynum Science Chair and teaches AP® Biology and Chemistry Honors. Mike is also the dorm head in Alumni House and coaches JV ice hockey and JV baseball.

 

Mike loves spending time with his family — wife Becky, son Cayden, daughter Aila ’28, and cavalier King Charles spaniel Milo. He is an avid sports fan, enjoys hiking and biking, golfing, umpiring softball, and playing soccer, platform tennis, pickle ball, and lawn games.

Catherine is an experienced educator with a strong background in science instruction and academic administration. With over 15 years in independent schools, she has taught a range of subjects including Honors Biology, Chemistry, and Anatomy & Physiology, in addition to working as the Registrar at Choate Rosemary Hall. Her work bridges classroom teaching and institutional leadership, and she has held advisory, dormitory, and coaching roles. She holds a B.A. in Classics and Biology from Union College. Catherine joins the Westminster Science Department and is excited to serve as co-head of Student Activities.  

Whether in the classroom, on the athletic field, or in school leadership, Mike has dedicated his career to supporting and inspiring students. He comes to Westminster from Riverdale Country School, where he served as Head of Upper School, following two decades at Choate Rosemary Hall as Dean of Students, history teacher, and multi-sport coach. Mike holds a bachelor’s degree from Middlebury College and an M.A.L.S. from Wesleyan University. He joins the Westminster History Department and will coach water polo and varsity boys’ hockey.