List of 31 members.

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  Gregor Makechnie 90

  Director of Athletics/Girls' Basketball

  603-735-6671

  Bio

  Originally from Andover, NH, Gregor studied English/Spanish at Brigham Young University before earning a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies at Dartmouth College. Gregor originally joined Proctor's English/World Language in 1997 before transitioning to the Admissions Office and eventually to the role of Director of Athletics in 2009. Gregor also teaches Social Entrepreneurship and coaches basketball. His hobbies and interests include: cooking and time with family. Gregor lives in East Andover, NH with his wife Amy and children: Cope, Nelson, Brynne, and Paige. 
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  Trish Austin 01

  Assistant Athletic Director/Athletic Equipment Manager/Dorm Parent

  603-735-6675

  Bio

  Trish Austin grew up in Danbury NH. She is proud to call herself a Proctor alum, graduating in the class of ‘01. Trish earned her Bachelor of Science Degree from Colby-Sawyer in ‘06, and is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Athletic Administrations through the Van Loan School at Endicott College. Trish currently serves as the school’s Assistant Athletic Director, Varsity Field Hockey Coach, and Co-Dorm Parent in Sally-B dorm. Trish loves spending time outdoors, with her wife, Kate, and their two dogs, Birdie and Izzy.
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  Scott Allenby 

  Director of Strategic Initiatives and Communications

  603-735-6715

  Bio

  Originally from Proctor, VT, Scott studied Business Administration and played varsity basketball at Gordon College before earning a MA in Education-Leadership at Michigan State University. Scott joined Proctor's Social Science Department in 2006 and now serves as the school's Director of Communications and Strategic Initiatives. Scott lives in Andover, and his hobbies and interests include coaching youth sports, spending time with his family (wife, Lindsey, children Camden, Micah, and Sadie), and his church community.
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  Kelly Griffin-Brown 

  Head Athletic Trainer/Wellness Faculty

  603-735-6677

  Bio

  After playing competitive softball around the country and earning various athletic awards and titles, Kelly continued to follow her sports passion into a career as an Athletic Trainer. She attended the State University of New York at Buffalo and graduated with high honors distinction, earning her masters degree in Exercise Science. She has worked with the Niagara Falls High School Football program as well as the Trinity Pawling Hockey and Lacrosse teams, before beginning her professional career here at Proctor Academy.
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  Christopher Jones 04

  Athletic Trainer/Dorm Parent/Ski Jumping

  603-735-6678

  Bio

  Chris returns to Proctor this year for his second season coaching the Hornets. Year one boasted a program with 5 skiers, 4 of which had never seen a ski jump before. All 5 are expected to return this year. In addition to coaching the Proctor team, Chris is also the program coach for the local Andover Outing Club, and the Head Coach for New England Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined. He's been tapped to assistant coach the Eastern Division team at Junior National Championships and the annual Springer Tournee in Park City, UT.
  
  

  Chris has a long history in the sport starting in 1994. He began as an athlete on the Proctor hills where he was coached by the legendary Tim Norris, now of the US Ski Jumping Hall of Fame. Chris continued to compete through his high school career at Proctor and beyond, getting a chance to ski in National Championships in 2005. This culminated his competitive career and he went on to attend the University of New Hampshire, graduating in 2009 with a degree in Athletic Training. Though he left competitive jumping behind in 2005, Chris still breaks out the long boards when time allows. To date he's ski jumped at least once every year since he began in 1994, 24 years in a row of ski jumping.
  
  

  In addition to Ski Jumping, Chris serves as an Athletic Trainer and as a Dorm Parent in Burbank West.
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  Austin Woodward 

  Athletic Trainer Intern/Gannett Dorm Parent

  603-735-6677

  Bio

  Austin has been a three-sport athlete for all of his life and has received multiple accolades in NH sports, among those being named to NH Division All State and Granite State teams.  He chose to pursue a career that followed along with his athletic passion, and to that end pursued a Bachelor's Degree in Athletic Training at Colby-Sawyer College.  He is eager to gain experience as a certified Athletic Trainer and begin his career at Proctor Academy.
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  Rebecca Walsh 

  Assistant to Athletic Director/Rulon Dorm Parent

  603-735-6669

  Bio

  Becky joined Proctor's Athletic Department in 2004 as the Assistant to the Athletic Director. She lives in Rulon-Miller House with her husband, Mike, and sons, Reilly and Ronan.
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  Gabrielle Stone 

  Student Activities Coordinator/Assistant Equipment Manager/Track

  603-735-6667

  Bio

  Originally from Exeter, NH, Gabrielle moved to Rhode Island to study Law and Marketing at Bryant University and is now living in Newbury, NH for the school year, while working towards completing her undergraduate degree. She grew up a multisport athlete with a passion for skiing and racing. Gabrielle is excited for her first seasons supporting the Proctor Track and Alpine Ski teams, as well as working in the Athletic Department as an assistant equipment manger.
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  Ross Young 

  World Language Department Chair/Strength & Conditioning

  603-735-6637

  Bio

  Originally from Ipswich, MA, Ross studied History/Spanish at Saint Michael's College before earning a MALS at Wesleyan.  Ross joined Proctor's World Language Department in 2002, is the Department Chair, and currently teaches Spanish while serving as a strength & conditioning coach.  His hobbies and interests include:  running and martial arts.  Ross lives in Andover, NH.
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  Kathryn (Smith) Austin 01

  Arts Department/Field Hockey/Dorm Parent

  603-735-6607

  Bio

  Kate received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ceramics, Art Education Certificate, and a Minor in Psychology from Colby-Sawyer College. Kate joined Proctor’s Art Department in 2013 and currently teaches Photography and Ceramics. She holds a membership with the National Art Education Association, National Field Hockey Coaches Association, and US Lacrosse. Kate coaches field hockey and lacrosse, and lives in Ives House with her wife, Trish.
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  Benjamin Bartoldus 10

  Social Science Faculty/Boys' Basketball/Dorm Parent

  603-831-1580

  Bio

  Ben Bartoldus ‘10 will enter his third year at the helm of the Boys' Varsity Basketball program at Proctor Academy. As a graduate of Proctor, Bartoldus understands the academic demands and athletic rigor of participating as a student-athlete at a boarding school. Coach Bartoldus weighs in on the Proctor Academy athletic model, “Our dual-sport model better prepares student-athletes for the future demands of collegiate sports. It also implements and refines time management skills, aspects of community engagement, and how to compete in a capacity outside of one’s comfort zone.” As a student-athlete at Proctor, Bartoldus was recognized for his athletic capabilities, receiving the following gestures of recognition his senior year: McDonald’s All-American (Nominee), Most Valuable Player (2010), Fred Elroy Emerson 1886 Award (presented to the student who, during the junior and senior years, has shown the greatest development in attaining the ideals of Proctor), and the Spencer Wright Athletic Award (for athletic achievement and sportsmanship). 

  
  

  Prior to coaching at Proctor, Bartoldus served as the program director for both Varsity Basketball and Cross Country Running at Cardigan Mountain School. Amidst his brief stint on The Point, Bartoldus led each program to consecutive, successful seasons. 

  
  

  Bartoldus began his professional career at New England College (NCAA DIII), where he served as the lead assistant coach to Charlie Mason. When reflecting on the impact and professionalism of Bartoldus, Mason notes: “Ben is one of the finest men I have ever had the pleasure of working with as a coach… Ben exudes leadership. He demonstrated all the positive qualities that embody college athletics: sportsmanship, work ethic and empathy.”

  
  

  As a collegiate student-athlete, Bartoldus served as a tri-year captain of the Men's Basketball Team at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. During his freshman campaign, Bartoldus led the Judges to a 19-9 record and an ECAC Championship, where he was named Most Valuable Player (avg. 12.3 points on 68.9% FG and 62.5% 3pt). Over the course of his career Bartoldus earned the following accolades: 1,000pt. Club and All-Conference nods each of his four years. Bartoldus received a bachelor's degree in History in the spring of 2014.

  
  

  Ben teaches within the Social Science department at Proctor, exploring the realms of Economics and United States History. He enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with his family. Recently, Ben built a cabin in the woods and enjoys occasional getaways with his girlfriend, Taela, and their two pups, Maggie & Brady.    
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  Lindsay Brown 01

  Mathematics Faculty/Softball/Dorm Parent

  603-735-6630

  Bio

  Lindsay enters into her fourth year coaching the Lady Hornets. As an alum of Proctor Academy, Lindsay played soccer, basketball, and softball. Over the years, she has volunteered time helping community soccer and basketball programs. Lindsay in in pursuit of a coaching career that gives back all the wisdom and encouragement she received while at Proctor Academy.
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  Hunter Churchill 01

  Senior Associate Director of Admission/Girls' Hockey

  603-735-6657

  Bio

  Originally from Durham NH, Hunter studied Geography and Architecture at the University of New Hampshire. Hunter joined Proctor’s admissions team in 2011, has coached various teams at Proctor, and has recently taken over as head coach of the girls' varsity hockey team. His hobbies and interests include: fly fishing, biking and photography.
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  Kyle Connolly 

  Social Science Faculty/Girls' Soccer/Dorm Parent

  603-735-6634

  Bio

  Kyle grew up in Quebec, Canada, and graduated from Nazareth College of Rochester with a B.A. in History and certification in teaching. He is currently pursuing a graduate degree at Dartmouth College. While at Nazareth, Kyle played goalkeeper for the men's soccer program. He then spent a couple of years teaching and coaching at St. Johnsbury Academy in Vermont. At Proctor, he teaches AP Human Geography and World History. Kyle's hobbies include hiking, playing soccer and basketball, and spending time with friends and family. He is the dorm parent in Mac House.
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  Sarah Daney 

  World Language Faculty/Cross Country

  603-735-6638

  Bio

  Originally from Boulder, Colorado, Sarah joined Proctor's World Language Department in 2013. She was a top junior Nordic ski racer, winning multiple national championship titles and later skied as an NCAA D-1 athlete at the University of Colorado.  Sarah earned a Bachelor of Art in  French from Grinnell College, before earning an MS in Curriculum and Instruction at Iowa State University. Sarah currently teaches French while coaching cross country running and Nordic skiing.
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  Kyle Desmarais 

  Freeride Skiing

  603-735-6667

  Bio

  Born and raised in Strafford County, NH, Kyle spent his college years at Plymouth State University studying Design and Education. While there he spent most of his free time in the White Mountains pursuing his love for freeskiing. Along the way he began his career as a judge through the local USASA series. Today he continues to judge regionally and nationally, including events responsible for Olympic qualification. 
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  Andrew Donaldson 92

  Dean of Students/Cycling

  603-735-6646

  Bio

  Andrew has been living and working at Proctor since 2000. He is the Dean of Students and has taught in the Social Science and Learning Skills departments. When racing, Andrew was a USA-Cycling Category One. He graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and he is a four time Collegiate National Champion cyclist.
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  Callie Dwyer 

  Math Faculty/Girls' Lacrosse

  603-725-6630

  Bio

  Callie grew up in Merrimack, NH playing ice hockey, lacrosse, field hockey, skiing, and running track. She was a four sport varsity athlete at Merrimack High School, where she played field hockey, ran winter track, played lacrosse, and ran spring track. She played lacrosse for Granite State Elite, as well. In the fall of her junior year of high school, Callie committed to play collegiate lacrosse for D2 Assumption College. While at Assumption, she played in every game, as a midfielder, during her first three years, but unfortunately couldn't participate in her senior season due to surgery and COVID. While there, Callie doubled majored in Education and Mathematics, and immediately following graduation, began graduate school at Assumption and now has her Master's Degree in Special Education. In addition to coaching varsity lacrosse and JV field hockey for Proctor, Callie also teaches math. In addition, she is an administrator and coach for Granite State Elite Lacrosse, and also started her own private training business for lacrosse in the spring of 2021.
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  Ian Hamlet 

  Science Faculty/Boys' Soccer

  603-735-6632

  Bio

  
  Ian has played and coached soccer at the secondary school level for five years. Since coming to Proctor in 2002, he has been the Varsity Boys' Soccer Coach.
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  Corbett Leith 92

  Arts Department/Kayak Racing

  603-735-6608

  Bio

  Corbett Leith has instructed all levels of kayaking for over 30 years. The sport of kayaking has taken him all over the world competing and running rivers. Corbett raced whitewater slalom kayak for the United States Canoe and Kayak Team, 1993-1998. He actively trained for and pursued the 1996 U.S. Olympic Team for Slalom Kayak.

   

  Corbett is an artist and a Fine Arts faculty member for Proctor Academy’s Art’s Department, teaching drawing, painting, and metal sculpture.  
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  Ronald Mailand 

  Freeride Snowboarding

  603-735-6667

  Bio

  Dillon has been an avid snowboarder since the age of 10. He attended high school at Waterville Valley Academy with efforts to advance his competitive career in boarding, all while traveling and competing in US Revolution tours and placing in the top ten at USASA Nationals. His coaching career started soon after for the Abenaki freestyle team, followed by doing private coaching at Loon Mountain. This winter will be his third season with Proctor’s snowboarding team.
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  Melanie Maness 

  English and Social Science Faculty/Girls' Tennis/Cortland House Dorm Parent

  603-735-6628

  Bio

  Melanie Maness appreciates the global appeal of athletics. Raised in Europe as an Army dependent, Melanie bonded with her Dutch and German neighbors on the soccer field, basketball court, and tennis clay. This summer, Melanie attended the women's World Cup tournament in Germany. From her travels, she brings back to Proctor fresh perspective and international experience. 
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  Wells Morison 

  Science Department Chair/Nordic Skiing

  603-735-6631

  Bio

  Buz joined Proctor in 2009, after more than 25 years of coaching skiing, cross-country running, and other sports while teaching at other schools. At Proctor he loves bringing newcomers into sport and helping them discover the joy of skiing and a passion for improvement. His hope is always that skiers make cross country skiing their main sport, and pursue it to the most challenging levels they can. Buz believes it is important for skiers to be exposed to the larger world of skiing and to stretch themselves, so he encourages them to join us at Junior National Qualifiers, the Canadian Ski Marathon, and the Birkebeinerrennet Marathon in Norway.
  
  

  Buz has been fortunate enough over the years to coach several New England Championship teams, and a number of athletes who have garnered spots on junior national, national, and olympic teams.
  
  

  He continues to actively train year-round, and compete in any ski marathons he can fit in to the coaching season!
  
  

  Buz has two daughters (both who went to Proctor and skied Nordic!), teaches in the science department, and lives on campus.
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  Jason S. Nelson 

  USS/FIS Skiing Program Director

  603-735-6667

  Bio

  A Montana native, Moot grew up skiing and racing at Snowbowl Mountain in Missoula, MT. This is where he developed his strong passion for big mountains and ski racing. He thoroughly enjoyed his time as a speed skier, racing many downhills on the western circuit. He went on to college at Montana State University, where he earned his Business Management degree while racing for the MSU Alpine team.  While racing for MSU, he was the captain of the team for two years and went on to experience a National Championship in 2000.

  
  

  After college, Moot coached FIS men/women at Big Sky Ski Education Foundation in Big Sky, MT for  4 years before moving to the east coast with his wife, Abby, and then started coaching U16s at Mt. Sunapee. He joined the Proctor community 15 years ago, when he took on the role of Head FIS/USSS Coach and then a few years later, as the U16 Head Coach. Moot recently transitioned into the USS/FIS Skiing Program Director role. 

  
  

  Moot has earned his level 300 coaching certificate, and finds the most joy when he is “motivating athletes“ on and off the hill.  His coaching philosophy is to create a fun and positive environment that focuses on the development of becoming the best version of yourself through accountability, hard work, and a positive attitude.  Don't be surprised if you see him getting kids pumped up at the start “in all his ways” or bringing a sense of humor and a smile to your day. 

  
  

  Moot recently moved to campus with his wife Abby, two children, Ridge (age 12) and Coulee (age 9), and dog Olee (age 2). Moot loves to spend his time recreating with his family, mountain biking, skiing, and enjoying all that the mountains have to offer. He also has a fervor for “all things fishing,” hunting, travel, and grilling.
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  Joshua Norris 92

  Mathematics and Science Faculty/Mountain Biking

  603-735-6630

  Bio

  Originally from Andover, NH, Josh studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of New Hampshire. Josh joined Proctor's Mathematics/Science Departments in 2003, and currently teaches Calculus, Engineering and Physics while coaching Mountain Biking, Robotics, and Varsity Skiing. He is an original signer of the Magna Carta and summited Everest just three weeks prior to Sir Edmund Hillary. His hobbies and interests include: mountain biking, skiing, and pole vaulting. Josh lives in Sally B Dorm with his wife, Sue, and two sons, Elliott and Isaac.
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  Benjamin Rulli 

  Director of Enrollment Strategy/Football

  603-735-6754

  Bio

  Coach Ben Rulli serves as the Head Football Coach and Assistant Boys' Varsity Lacrosse coach at Proctor Academy.
  
  From 2007 to 2014, Coach Rulli was a part of the football coaching staff at Proctor Academy and was the head coach for five of those years. In 2014 he was hired at his alma mater, Carroll High School, in Dayton, Ohio, to lead the football program. As a football coach, Coach Rulli has had over 70 former players play at the Division 1, 2, and 3 levels, and one drafted professionally. Coach Rulli has had numerous All-New England, All-Ohio, All-Greater Catholic League, and All-Evergreen League selections. He has had five players recognized as Conference Player of the Year, two as Lineman of the Year, and one Defensive Player of the Year. In 2013, Coach Rulli represented New Hampshire at the N.F.L./U.S.A. Football Summit in Canton, Ohio. During his first stint at Proctor Academy, Coach Rulli was a part of two undefeated teams that earned berths in the Rick Del Prete Bowl and Norm Walker Bowl, respectively. In his first year back at Proctor in 2019, Coach Rulli led the Hornets to a 7-1 regular season and the Ken Hollingsworth Bowl. 
  
  During his tenure at Carroll High School, Coach Rulli founded their boys' lacrosse program. In just four seasons, he established a lacrosse program from infancy to over 40 boys playing lacrosse. He coached a U.S. Lacrosse All-American and Academic All-American, 14 All-Region selections, 2 All-Ohio selections, and in 2018 he was named Ohio Division 2, Region 7 Coach of the Year. Coach Rulli is part of an elite group of lacrosse coaches nationwide with U.S. Lacrosse Level III Certification, the highest level of certification offered by U.S. Lacrosse.
  
  In Coach Rulli's career, he has taught History and English, served as a dorm parent, was a Dean of Students, been a Director of Stewardship and Assistant Director of Communications/Marketing, and now serves as the Director of Enrollment Strategy at Proctor Academy. He holds an undergraduate degree in History from John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio, where he was an offensive lineman all four years of college, and a Master of Education from George Mason University. Coach Rulli capped his college career as an All-Ohio Athletic Conference selection at center.
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  Elizabeth Sahs 

  West End Dorm Parent/Girls' Crew

  603-735-6667

  Bio

  Elizabeth Schneider Sahs first learned to row in 1991, when she was a ninth grader at St. Andrew's School in Middletown, Delaware. She made the varsity eight her sophomore year. Junior year, her boat won the gold medal at the Stotesbury Cup Regatta in Philadelphia, one of the world's oldest and largest high school rowing competitions. Beth was recruited by college rowing programs, and she chose to row for Radcliffe crew, the traditional name for the women's team at Harvard University. In 1997, women's rowing became an NCAA sport, and the Radcliffe team earned a spot at the inaugural National Championship regatta. Her varsity boat came in seventh place in the nation. Beth also earned a silver medal at Eastern Sprints in 1995 and came in second at the Harvard-Yale-Oxford-Cambridge Regatta in 1996.
  
  

  After graduating from Harvard (cum laude in history), Beth helped coach the girls' rowing team at Brooks School for two years; she also taught history and served as a dorm parent. She and her husband, Geoff Sahs, moved to Austin, Texas, and eventually had three children. Since then, Beth has also had various jobs as a freelance editor, preschool teacher, school store staff member, and several volunteer positions. The Sahs came to Proctor Academy in 2017 when Geoff accepted a job as the Social Sciences department chair. The family lives in West End dorm. Their two daughters (who also row) are away at school, and Beth homeschools her son. She is excited to be a part of the growing crew program at Proctor.
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  Geoffrey Sahs 

  Social Science Department Chair/Boys' Crew/West End Dorm Parent

  603-735-6634

  Bio

  Geoff learned to row at Brooks School in Massachusetts, where he rowed on the first varsity boat for three years. In the summer of 1994, he was the stroke of the junior national team 8, which placed seventh in the World Junior Rowing Championships in Munich, Germany. He was recruited by the legendary Harry Parker to row for the Harvard men’s heavyweight crew. Geoff’s college rowing career concluded in 1998, when his varsity boat won the Ladies’ Challenge Plate at the Henley Royal Regatta in England.

  
  In the years since then, Geoff has coached both boys and girls of all levels, from novices at Community Rowing in Boston to varsity athletes competing at the New England IRA Championships. He has also coached soccer, cross-country, golf, and squash in various places, but is thrilled to get back on the water this fall as part of the Proctor crew team.
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  Mark Tremblay 

  English Faculty/Baseball

  603-735-6228

  Bio

  Baseball is a sport that has withstood the test of time. It remains America’s pastime because it is not only a game of speed, stamina, coordination, and strength, but also one of intellect, intuition, and mental toughness. Walt Whitman saw baseball’s virtues even in its stages of infancy when he said, “It's our game - the American game. It will take our people out-of-doors, fill them with oxygen, give them a larger physical stoicism. Tend to relieve us from being a nervous, dyspeptic set. Repair these losses, and be a blessing to us.”
  
  

  Baseball has been a part of my life for over 35 years. I played collegiate baseball at Trinity College, where I pitched for two World Series teams, and have coached championship teams, including the undefeated 2017 Lakes Region and Tournament Championship team at Proctor. I carry a deep love of the game, and aspire to pass that love on to every player I coach.

   

  In addition to coaching baseball, I also coach JV Basketball, teach English, and am a surrogate in Burbank West dormitory. My wife Kyle also works at Proctor as the Dean of Residential Life and a Learning Specialist, and I have two daughters, Bria (12) and Adalyn (9). 
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  Michael Walsh 

  Art Faculty/Boys' Hockey & Golf/Rulon Dorm Parent

  Bio

  Mike Walsh is currently the head coach at Proctor Academy in Andover, NH. Coach Walsh is in his 23rd year as a coach in the prep school circuit. He spent his first eight years at Tilton School, and left as the only coach ever to win three consecutive New England titles. In his first at Proctor, he transformed a team that was under .500 at Christmas into his fourth, and Proctor's first, New England title. Recently, Proctor's boys varsity team has made three consecutive NEPSAC tournament appearances and recent alumni are enjoying productive college careers.
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  Zachary Zavalick 

  Assistant Director of Admission/Boys' Lacrosse

  603-735-6659

  Bio

  Originally from Glastonbury, CT, Zachary Zavalick studied Psychology and Education at Wesleyan University. At Wesleyan, Zach was the Vice President of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, a Community Advisor for Wesleyan’s Office of Residential Life, and a four-year starter on the men’s lacrosse team. In addition to being the head boys' varsity lacrosse coach, Zach is an assistant director in the Admission Office. His hobbies and interests include hiking, mountain biking, and reading.