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Named Faculty Chairs & Instructorships<\/h1>\n

The Williston Northampton School is proud of its dedicated and inspiring faculty, whose unwavering commitment to teaching excellence profoundly shapes the lives of our students each day. In recognition of their invaluable contributions, we are honored to offer named and endowed Faculty Chairs, Instructorships, and Fellowships that celebrate exceptional educators and their lasting impact on our community. Made possible through the generosity of alumni, parents, and friends of the school, these honors not only recognize distinguished faculty members but also strengthen Williston Northampton\u2019s tradition of academic excellence and lifelong learning.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]

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NAMED FACULTY CHAIRS <\/h1>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”956591″ img_size=”thumbnail-square” css=””]\n
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Ken Choo
\nDavid H. \u201935 and Edward J. Goodman \u201937 Science Chair<\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n

Established in 2001 by a bequest of David Goodman \u201935 to honor a member of the Science Department.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”1035977″ img_size=”thumbnail-square” css=””]\n

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Mimi King
\nDennis H. Grubbs Faculty Chair<\/em><\/h3>\n

Established in 1999 by trustees and friends of the school in honor of Denny Grubbs in his final year as Headmaster.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”1017068″ img_size=”thumbnail-square” css=””]\n

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Kathryn Hill
\nHagedorn Family Faculty Chair<\/em><\/h3>\n

Established in 2006 by Robert Hagedorn \u201976 and his wife, Meladi (parents of Gregory \u201906).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]

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Karla Schaffer
\nCharles Gardner Granniss \u201929 and Eugenie Williams Granniss Faculty Chair<\/em><\/h3>\n

Established in 1999 by Eugenie Granniss, widow of Charles Gardner Granniss \u201929.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”564484″ img_size=”thumbnail-square” css=””]\n

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Matt Liebowitz
\nHenry M. \u201952 and Judith M. Zachs Faculty Chair<\/em><\/h3>\n

Established in 1999 by Henry \u201952 and Judith Zachs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”975762″ img_size=”thumbnail-square” css=””]\n

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Sarah Levine
\nRichard C. Gregory Faculty Chair<\/em><\/h3>\n

The Richard C. Gregory Faculty Chair was established in 2004 and is primarily funded by Chuck Tauck ’72 and Jack Tatelman ’73 to honor Richard C. Gregory, who taught English, music, and history from 1961\u20132004.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]

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INSTRUCTORSHIPS <\/h1>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”1035964″ img_size=”thumbnail-square” css=””]\n
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Wendy Staples
\nGeorge E. Gregory and Catherine B. Gregory Instructorship<\/em><\/h3>\n

Established in 2007 by Dick Gregory, former faculty member, in honor of his parents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”1035432″ img_size=”thumbnail-square” css=””]\n

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Jessica Rohan
\nNorthampton School for Girls Instructorship<\/em><\/h3>\n

Established in 1999 by alumnae of the Northampton School for Girls.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”1050388″ img_size=”thumbnail-square” css=””]\n

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M. Haas
\nKarin O\u2019Neil Instructorship<\/em><\/h3>\n

Established in 2001 by alumni and friends and named for former Associate Head Karin O\u2019Neil who, until her departure that year, directed much of the School\u2019s program for over 30 years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]

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Jessi Johnson
\nEmily N. McFadon Vincent \u201949 and Bob E. Vincent Instructorship<\/em><\/h3>\n

The Emily N. McFadon Vincent \u201949 and Bob E. Vincent Instructorship was established in 2007 by Emily N. McFadon Vincent, Class of 1949, and her husband, Bob.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”1050394″ img_size=”thumbnail-square” css=””]\n

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Kirsten Blaesing
\nSandra B. \u201955 and Joseph C. Mesics Instructorship<\/em><\/h3>\n

Established in 2001 to recognize a young faculty member\u2019s initiatives in and out of the classroom.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]

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