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Faculty & Staff

Our faculty and staff are the heart of the School. They have remained dedicated over the past 100 years to ensure the development of young boys and the success of our school. Look through the lists to see those who have dedicated themselves to Belmont Hill, many with over 25 years of service, and see the photos of faculty and staff over the last 100 years.

Faculty

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Years of Service

Faculty Endowed Chairs

When friends of Belmont Hill establish endowed chairs, they make powerful statements both about the faculty and to the faculty. They remind all of us that our teachers implement Belmont Hill’s mission, exemplify the School’s traditions, and deserve the greatest respect. The generosity of our donors, even as they help build the School’s endowment, allows us to honor great faculty members who have served Belmont Hill so admirably. Endowed chairs, which are typically awarded for a five-year period, establish a continuing legacy for the donors, while sending a strong message of support regarding those responsible for instructing, counseling, and coaching our boys.

Ronald M. Druker '62 Head of School Chair

Established in December 2018 by Julie and Ronald Druker ‘62 to honor Richard I. Melvoin in recognition of his quarter century of distinguished service as Head of Belmont Hill School.  

Recipients:
Richard I. Melvoin, 1993-2018
Gregory J. Schneider, 2018-

Byrnes Family Chair in the Humanities

Established in 2000 by Bill Byrnes ’40 and Randy Byrnes ’65 to honor a faculty member for excellence in the teaching of language,  literature, philosophy, history, or the arts and for a broad commitment to students and school life.

Recipients:
George W. Seeley, 2001–2008
Jeffrey A. Fast, 2009–2013
David O. Greer, 2014–2018
Christopher C. Richards, 2019-2023
Steven M. Kaplan '83, 2024-2028

Trustees' Chair in STEM
Established in 2001 by Chris Clifford, Copey Coppedge, and Ken Richardson ’67 to honor a faculty member for excellence in the teaching of mathematics and for a broad commitment to students and school life.
 

Recipients:
Ted P. Martellini, 2001–2008
Michael T. Sherman, 2009–2013
Christopher D. Sweeney ’83, 2014–2018
Robert F. Brownell III, 2019-2023
Ann W. Iandiorio, 2024-2028

Thomas R. Fuss Chair in Science

Established in 2007 in memory of Tom Fuss ’07 by his parents, RoseMary and Dan Fuss, this chair honors a faculty member for excellence in the teaching of science and for a broad commitment to students and school life.

Recipients:
Hans F.E. Wachtmeister, 2008–2013
Tyson A. Trautz, 2014-2018
Christopher M. Butler, 2019-2023
Maya Gorman, 2024-2028


Darling Family Chair in Humanities
Established in 2012 by Nelson Darling ’37 to honor a faculty member for excellence in the teaching of language, literature, philosophy, history, or the arts and for a broad commitment to students and school life.


Recipients:
Nancy W. Montanaro, 2014–2018
Kenneth M. Martin III '65, 2019-2022
Jeanne M. Tift 2023-2027

Drucker Family Chair

Established in 2014 by Marjorie and Jerry Drucker, Michael Drucker ’86, and Jeff Drucker ’90, this chair honors a faculty member early in his or her career for talent and dedication to teaching and for a broad commitment to students and school life.

Recipients:
Timothy J. Sullivan, 2015–2019
Paul DiResta, 2020-2024

Michael T. Sherman Chair in Mathematics
Established in 2015 by Lyn and Tod Rodger and friends to honor a faculty member for excellence in the teaching of mathematics and for a broad commitment to students and school life.


Recipient:
Michael T. Sherman, 2015–2021
Timothy J. Sullivan, 2022-2026

Maggie and John Ryan Family Teacher/Coach Chair
Established in 2017 in memory of Maggie and John Ryan by the Ryan family—Ann, Tony, Matthew ’14, William ’17, and Thomas ’19—this chair honors a faculty member who exemplifies an ideal embraced by the School since its founding: excellence as both a teacher and a coach.
 
Recipient:
David L. Leonardis, 2018–2022
Todd A Davis, 2023-2027
Centennial Chair in History

Established in 2018 by an anonymous Belmont Hill family to honor a faculty member for excellence in the teaching of history, and for inspiring a spirit of open inquiry, good citizenship, and greater understanding of our world.

Recipients:

Kara Z. Buckley, 2018–2019
Donald F. Bradley III, 2020-2024

Hans F.E. Wachtmeister Chair in Science

Established in 2022 to honor a faculty member for excellence in the teaching of science and for a broad commitment to students and school life. 

Recipient:
Ruth W. Sweeney, 2023-2027
 

Donna S. David Chair in Health and Wellness

Established in 2023 by Anne and Hans Wachtmeister to honor a faculty or staff member for their support of health and wellness at the School and for a broad commitment to students and school life.

Recipients:
Donna S. David
June L. Schmunk, 2024-2028

Centennial Chair in Character

Established in 2023 by an anonymous family to honor a faculty member who exemplifies the School's mission of developing young men of character in multiple ways. 

Recipient:
David M. Cunningham, Jr. '12, 2024-2028

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Staff

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Years of Service

Faculty Through the Years

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Two individuals, a young boy and an older woman, are intently focused on writing Chinese characters on pieces of paper placed on a table in front of them.
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Staff Through the Years

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A smiling older woman with short, wavy gray hair stands in front of a wooden structure, wearing a white sweater.
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A woman in a white shirt stands in front of a brick building with windows and a red door.
A smiling older woman with curly gray hair and glasses, wearing a patterned sweater, sits at a desk in what appears to be an office or study setting.
A man stands in an empty auditorium, surrounded by rows of folded chairs and a ladder propped against the wall in the background.
A middle-aged woman with blonde hair is speaking on a landline phone in what appears to be an office or workplace setting, with bookshelves and other office equipment visible in the background.
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A man in a suit is sitting at a desk, speaking on a telephone while looking out a window.
A middle-aged man wearing a plaid jacket and a cap with the letters %22PH%22 stands in a rural setting with trees and buildings visible in the background.
Two elderly men wearing hats and coats stand looking out a window, with a snowy outdoor scene visible in the background.
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A smiling woman in a patterned sweater sits at a desk surrounded by various office supplies and equipment.
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A smiling woman with long brown hair stands in front of a colorful abstract artwork on the wall.
The image shows three older adults, two men and one woman, posing together in what appears to be a formal setting, with artwork and a quilt visible in the background.
A group of men in white uniforms are gathered around a counter, engaged in what appears to be a meal or food preparation in a kitchen or dining setting.
An elderly woman with curly gray hair and glasses stands behind a counter, surrounded by various decorative items and shelves in the background.
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A woman in a patterned dress sits at a desk, surrounded by books and papers, appearing to be engaged in work or study.
The image shows an older man with glasses sitting at a desk, surrounded by various office items and a calendar on the wall behind him.
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