Faculty & Staff Directory

Alexander graduated from Marvelwood with the class of 2019. During his time at Marvelwood, Alex participated in numerous theatre performances, co-captained the lacrosse team, served as a Star Dorm Prefect, Class Representative, and a member of the Judicial Counsel. Alex is a graduate of Gettysburg College with a degree in History and a minor in French. At Gettysburg, he played ultimate frisbee, performed in 12 shows, and undertook a handful of other endeavors throughout the years. He plans to pursue a master's degree in American History through the Gettysburg College joint program with the Gilder-Lehrman Institute.

At Marvelwood, Alex will join the History Department and teach courses in World and U.S. History. He will assist the Theatre Program in the fall and retakes the lacrosse field as an assistant coach in the spring. Alex also works on the Marvelwood campus over the summer at Camp Dunnabeck, where he has been a counselor, dorm head, and activity leader for 3 years. He was also partially trained in the Orton-Gillingham 1:1 approach and served as a tutor for a summer.

In his free time, Alex loves playing sports, singing, working out, and getting his frisbee unstuck from the gym ceiling.

At Marvelwood Since: 2023
Athletics/After-School Activity Assignment: Wrestling, Lacrosse

Glenn Sanchez is the History Chair and the Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Each year his top students participate in the Yale Model United Nations conference in New Haven. Since his arrival to Marvelwood in 1990 he has held many positions including Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations, Academic Dean, Athletic Director, Admissions Associate, Summer School Director, and Lacrosse Camp Director. He is currently a Selectman in the Town of Kent.

Glenn met his wife Sarah Marshall on Marvelwood's Cornwall campus, and she is now the Director of the Kent Memorial Library. Their two children, Victoria '18 and Alex ‘19, are alumni of Marvelwood. Alex teaches history at Marvelwood and Victoria teaches French at New Hampton School in New Hampshire.

At Marvelwood Since: 1990
Athletics/After-School Activity Assignment: Yale Model United Nations

Nick graduated from Marvelwood in 2007. He studied Computer Graphics Technology in college, graduating in 2011 with a Bachelors of Science. Before returning to Marvelwood, Nick worked for 10 years developing STEAM and technology related classes for after school programs for a small family owned company. His specialties are in 3D Animation and Game Design. Nick is a huge believer in the application of technology, an advocate for board games, loves Role Playing Games such as D&D and Magic the Gathering, and enjoys going to the cinema to view the next fantasy or sci-fi flick. Nick never declines a brownie sundae or cheesecake when offered.

At Marvelwood Since: 2022
Athletics/After-School Activity Assignment: Wrestling, Equestrian

At Marvelwood Since: 2020

Christine Sinclair holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Miami and a Master of Arts in Psychology from Saybrook University. With a diverse background teaching at both private and public schools, she has gained valuable experience in classroom settings as well as after-school programs. Driven by her love for learning, Christine finds joy in sharing her knowledge and empowering others through education. She considers it a privilege to be a teacher and finds inspiration in collaborating with students to help them thrive academically and personally.

Outside of her role at Marvelwood, Christine dedicates her time to teaching movement and meditation classes for both adults and children in natural environments such as forests or bodies of water, where she incorporates activities like kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding. She is an avid trail runner, paddleboarder, cross-country skier, and alpine skier. Christine resides on a land trust in Kent with her partner, Steve, their two young children, and a group of senior rescued farm animals.

At Marvelwood Since: 2023

Maureen joined the Admission team in 2009. As an experienced admission professional, she has traveled domestically and internationally and has made many valuable professional relationships with families, schools, and consultants. Maureen has been a presenter at numerous conferences including Independent Educational Consultants Association and Small Boarding Schools Association. She is an active member of the Western Connecticut Boarding Schools Association and currently serves as President of the organization. When not meeting families Maureen enjoys trying new recipes and entertaining with her husband Ira.

At Marvelwood Since: 2009

Ashley brings ten years of experience and expertise in advancement to her new role. Most recently, as the Assistant Director of Advancement at the University of Illinois’ College of Education, she worked to engage alumni and donors through to the successful conclusion of the $2.7 billion “With Illinois” campaign; secured several new student scholarships, fellowships, and estate gifts; and raised the largest gift ever made to the nationwide Freedom School initiative. Prior to her work at Illinois, she completed a Field Development internship at Autism Speaks before going on to serve as the Donor Relations Coordinator for Home Sweet Home Ministries, a non-profit that addresses housing and food insecurity. There, Ashley spearheaded the development office with multiple six-figure events and worked to create a fully active and engaged board. This multifaceted experience has honed her skills in strategic fundraising and relationship-building, making her well-equipped to contribute meaningfully to Marvelwood's mission.

As a first-generation college graduate, Ashley is deeply passionate about education. Marvelwood's commitment to personalized teaching methods and creating an environment that promotes success for all students resonates deeply with her. She believes in the power of impactful conversations, meaningful relationships, and strategic fundraising to support Marvelwood's academic and extracurricular programming, college counseling, community service and wellness initiatives, and beyond.

Outside of work, Ashley is an avid runner and marathoner who has eagerly relocated to New England with her husband, their young daughter, and their border collies! They look forward to enjoying outdoor adventures, historical experiences, and delicious NYC-style pizza!

At Marvelwood Since: 2024

Dylan joined the Marvelwood Community in the fall of 2022 after graduating from Kenyon College in the spring. At Kenyon, he majored in English and minored in History. Dylan grew up just down the mountain from Marvelwood in Kent, and graduated from Kent Center School and Kent School. Dylan has spent a bit of time on the Marvelwood campus as well; he completed the Orton-Gillingham Associate Level Training Course in 2021 and tutored at Camp Dunnabeck for the past two summers.

Dylan is a member of the Learning Support Faculty and the English Department. In addition to tutoring students 1 on 1 with the Orton-Gillingham approach, he teaches Strategies and American Literature.

In his free time, Dylan enjoys film, reading, singing, cooking, and singing while cooking. He is an avid sports fan and player, currently serving as the assistant coach for Boys Varsity Soccer and greatly looking forward to coaching Boys JV Basketball in the winter.

At Marvelwood Since: 2022

Athletics/After-School Activity Assignment: Boys Soccer, Boys Varsity Basketball

At Marvelwood Since: 2020

Joanna graduated from Emerson College with a B.F.A. in Creative Writing. Before coming to Marvelwood, she worked at Kent Center School in the Reading Intervention department working with students in kindergarten through eighth grade. A former competitive figure skater, Joanna taught skating for many years in Kent and New York City. Coming from a theatrical family, Joanna enjoys performing and working behind the scenes in numerous plays at the Brookfield Theatre for the Arts and pottering in her garden. She currently lives with her two daughters, Irine '25 and Bella ‘19 on Marvelwood's beautiful campus.

At Marvelwood Since: 2015

Pam joined the Marvelwood family in 1992 with a background in Studio Art, Drama and English. Over her time here she has held administrative positions, directed the Theatre program, and has been a dorm dean for both boys and girls dorms. As Chair of the Arts at Marvelwood, she has taught a myriad of courses: Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, and Crafting, as well as Fabric Arts and Jewelry making. She enjoys working in Summit Dorm and sharing her two Greyhounds and silly cats with any interested students.

Pam has loved living on this beautiful campus with the students, faculty and family. In her free time, Pam enjoys working in her garden in Maine, painting, pottery making, reading, Concerts in the park, and making music.

At Marvelwood Since: 1992

Athletics/After-School Activity Assignment: Art Portfolio, Ceramics

Russell is the Facilities Foreman at The Marvelwood School, overseeing all of our school’s day to day maintenance, gathering project quotes and implementing construction and renovations for all buildings and grounds. Before joining the Marvelwood maintenance team in 2011, Russell brought a wealth of knowledge in construction and also worked as a machinist, spent time repairing small engines and was a rental manager for power equipment.

Russell truly loves his craft, as he spends some of his free time fixing and building at home in Warren, CT. He is the father of two daughters, Cheyanne, who is a sophomore at Northwestern Connecticut Community College and Tara, mother of Russell’s two adorable grandchildren.

At Marvelwood Since: 2011