Cody Anderson-Salo
Residential Assistant
BA, Oberlin College
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Becky Beth Benedict
Arts Department Chair; Theater Teacher
BA, University of North Dakota
MA, University of North Dakota
Becky Beth Benedict grew up as a farmer’s daughter but always knew that her tribe was in the theater. She studied theater at the Unversity of North Dakota, where she graduated magna cum laude. Known to her students and colleagues as “Ms.…
Pat Boudreau
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Pat Boudreau is entering her 20th year at MacDuffie. She came to MacDuffie in August of 2000 after retiring from MassMutual in a managerial role. Pat grew up in Ludlow and currently resides in the Springfield area with her furry companion, an American Eskimo named Casper. Pat enjoys traveling to Ohio and Florida to visit some of her grandchildren.
Eric Bowman
Mathematics Teacher
BSME, Clemson University
MSME, Clemson University
ME, Lesley University
Eric Bowman joined the Mathematics Department in 2015. Eric worked for nine years at Academy Hill in Springfield; before that, he gained industry experience in engineering. Mr. Bowman has a BS summa cum laude, and MS in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University, and an MEd from Lesley University. …
Alexander Breault
Residental Assistant
BA, Eastern Connecticut State University
Alex Breault joined the staff as a Residential Assistant. Mr. Breault has a wealth of residential experience, working in both the Summer Academy at Suffield Academy, and at the ASSIST Orientation, a week-long program for approximately 170 international high school students conducted on the campus of Pomfret School. Mr. Breault holds a BA in History and Social Sciences from Eastern Connecticut State University.
Susan Clayton
Director of Boarding Admission
BA, Skidmore College
Susan studied Government at Skidmore College which led to work as an Aide in the Massachusetts State
Senate followed by a position at Mass Mutual Life Insurance in Government Affairs. Her career was
paused while she raised her two children, but continued to work as a consultant to both the late U.S.
Senator Paul Tsongas and then-Mayor of Springfield, Richard Neal among others.…
Trish Cox
Dean of Students; Math Teacher
BA, Goucher College
MLA, Western Maryland College
Trish Cox joined the MacDuffie family after spending 22 years working at boarding schools in Maryland. As dean of students, she values the opportunities she has to help students grow and learn as young adults. In addition to her role as dean, Trish enjoys teaching math, particularly Algebra I.…
Ethan Cutler
Residential Assistant
BA, Connecticut College
Mr. Ethan Cutler joined the MacDuffie staff in 2019 as a Residential Assistant and volleyball coach after previous work at The Viewpoint School as a long term substitute and middle school volleyball coach. Ethan earned a BA in English with a minor in Italian. Outside of work, Ethan holds interests in volleyball, soccer, film, and cooking.
Dave Denno
Dean of Faculty; History Teacher
BA, University of Massachusetts
MA, Brown University
Dave works to balance his hybrid role as a teacher and administrator at MacDuffie with his most important roles in life: father to Elena, Penelope, and Moxie, and husband to Heather. In addition to his academic interests relating to history and philosophy, Dave is especially fond of working on old cars and listening to heavy metal music.…
Neil Domer-Shank
BA College of Wooster
MS Ohio University
In 2019 Neil Domer-Shank joined the MacDuffie athletic department staff, serving as the Assistant Athletic Director and Head Baseball Coach, teaching physical education classes, and working with student leadership development. “Coach D” spent the last 6 years in a similar role at The Master’s School, and before that was a Youth and Family Services/Camps Director in the Greater Hartford YMCA.…
Dawn Faber
Director of Academic Support
BS, Calvin College
MA, Temple University
Dawn Faber joined MacDuffie in 2016 as the Director of Learning Support Center. She came to us with 35 years of experience in special education, including 25 years with our good friends at Pioneer Valley Christian School. Dawn holds a BA in Elementary Education from Calvin College and an MA in Psychology of Reading from Temple University.
Meirion George
Athletic Director; P.E. + Health Teacher; Girls’ Varsity Soccer Head Coach
BA, Canterbury Christ Church University, England
Post Grad Certified in Education, Bedford College of Higher Education, England
MPhil, Canterbury Christ Church University, England
Autumn Gordon
History Teacher
BA, Union College
MA, Union College
Autumn is a Social Studies and History Teacher at Macduffie. She lives in Northampton with her family; she has two daughters that keep her happily busy when she is away from school. This is Autumn’s sixth year at MacDuffie and eighteenth year of teaching. Autumn is passionate about teaching, especially when working with the middle school.…
Rebecca “Duckie” Griebno
Residential Assistant
Ms. Rebecca ‘Duckie’ Griebno joins the staff as a Residential Assistant. Previously, she has been involved in the Duke TiP Summer Studies program for gifted students in various residential roles. Duckie is working towards a BA from Penn State in International Politics with a minor in International Relations. Her free time pursuits include baking, sewing, and performance arts.
Steve Griffin P’21, P’23
Head of School
BMath, Waterloo
BE, University of Western Ontario
ME, OISE University of Toronto
Steve Griffin is entering his ninth year as Head of School at The MacDuffie School in Granby, MA, where he has overseen considerable growth in both student population and program offerings.
He spent the previous 15 years in boys’ education in Toronto, Canada, with roles of teacher, coach, department chair, International Baccalaureate Coordinator, Head of Upper School, and Head of School.…
Kristina Hamel P’17
Coordinating Chair – STEM; Science Department Chair; Chemistry Teacher
BS, Bay Path University
BS, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Hello! My name is Tina Hamel and I’m thrilled to say this is my 14th year teaching high school science. I grew up in Chicopee, Massachusetts and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Bay Path University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from The University of Massachusetts Amherst.…
Eric Hamylak
Residential Assistant
BA, St. Louis University
Mr. Eric Hamylak joined MacDuffie in 2019 as a Residential Assistant and Campus Point Person. He has more than 15 years of experience working in schools as a Student Activities Director, After School Program Site Director, and various Academic Support roles. Over the years he has coached boys and girls soccer and led several student clubs. …
Amy Hawkins
Residential Assistant
BA, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amy Hawkins joined MacDuffie in 2019 as a Residential Assistant. A Pioneer Valley native, Amy
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Amy enjoys spending time with her family, listening to live music, and watching documentaries.