Our faculty expect a lot. And give even more. 

Progressive education demands a different sort of student-teacher relationship…one of partnership and shared inquiry. Our faculty are expert educators, passionate about their subject matter. It matters to them that students are engaged, active participants in the work, which means that classroom discussions are lively and challenging. They also care deeply about the interests and achievements of each student, which is reflected in the many 1:1 conversations you’ll have, and in the thoughtful comments you’ll receive at the end of each mod. Another benefit of the mod system? With 18-24 blocks per year, and small class sizes, you’ll get to know at least 15 of our incredible faculty members each year. And perhaps even more important…they’ll get to know you.
 

All Departments

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    Alison Safford
    Visual Art Faculty
    781-398-8314
    Education & Degrees
     
    MFA, Visual Arts - Sculpture
    Alfred University

    BFA, Visual Arts - Sculpture
    Carnegie Mellon University
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    Abigail Savino
    Athletics Coach
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    Bobby Savino
    Director of Residential Life and Student Activities
    781-642-8651
    Education & Degrees
     
    BS
    Ithaca College

    MA
    Ohio University
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    Kaylee Sayers
    Admissions Coordinator
    781-642-8650
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    Dr. Xiaoling Shi
    Language Faculty and Advisor for East Asian Students
    781-398-8371
    Education & Degrees
     
    PhD, Modern Chinese Literature, Cinema, and Culture 
    University of Arizona
     
    MA, Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature
    Wuhan University, China
     
    BA, Chinese Language and Literature Education
    Hubei University, China
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    Nazgol Shifteh
    English Faculty
    781-398-8307
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    Kevin Smith
    Science Department Chair and Wilderness Trip Guide
    781-398-8338
    Education & Degrees
     
    BA, Biology
    Bowdoin College
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    Shadrach Sommers-Dehaney
    Dean of Students: Grade 9 and 10
    781-398-8382
    Education & Degrees
     
    M.P.S., Sports Industry Management
    Georgetown University

    B.A., Psychology

    Columbia University
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    Jee eun Song
    History Faculty
    781-398-8342
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    Ruby Stardrum LMHC
    Lead School Counselor
    781-642-8672
    Education & Degrees
     
    MS, Mental Health Counseling
    UMass Boston

    MS, Childhood General and Special Education
    Bank Street College of Education

    BA, Feminist, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

    Wesleyan University
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    Stephen Strange
    Athletics Coach
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    Morgan Swain
    Mathematics Faculty and Skills Faculty
    781-398-8373

Administration

List of 9 members.

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    Lise Charlier 

    Head of School
    781-642-8610
    Education & Degrees
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    Aaron Hirsch 

    Assistant Head of School for Student Life
    781-642-8662
    Education & Degrees
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    Julie Johnstone 

    Assistant Head of School for Enrollment Management
    781-642-8613
    Education & Degrees
  • Photo of Diana Baruni

    Diana Baruni 

    Assistant Head of School for Academics
    781-642-8626
    Education & Degrees
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    Emma Fedor 

    Director of Marketing and Communications
    781-642-8608
    Education & Degrees
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    Tara Keppler 

    Director of Admissions
    781-642-8652
    Education & Degrees
  • Photo of Susan Ryan

    Susan Ryan 

    Chief Financial Officer
    781-642-8643
    Education & Degrees
  • Photo of Lisa Palmero

    Lisa Palmero 

    Dean of Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
  • Photo of Pamela Torres

    Pamela Torres 

    Director of Strategic Initiatives
    781-398-8310

Contact Us

    • Contact Us


      The Cambridge School of Weston
      45 Georgian Road
      Weston, MA 02493
       
      Office Hours
      8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

      Main Line
      781-642-8600

      To Report an Absence:
      781-642-8624
      attendance@csw.org

      Business Office
      781-642-8670

      Academic Office
      781-642-8625

      Admissions Office
      781-642-8650

      Alumni Office
      781-642-7819

      Athletics Office
      781-642-8636

      Communications Office
      781-642-8608

      Deans Office
      781-642-8615

      Development Office
      781-642-8601


CSW—a gender-inclusive day and boarding school for grades 9-12—is a national leader in progressive education. We live out our values of inquiry-based learning, student agency, and embracing diverse perspectives in every aspect of our student experience. Young people come to CSW to learn how to learn and then put what they learn into action—essential skills they carry into their futures as doers, makers, innovators, leaders, and exceptional humans who do meaningful work in the world.