Faculty Profiles

At Catlin Gabel, our teachers want students in every grade to gain confidence in their knowledge and skills. They encourage students to engage in discussions, to dig deeper into ideas, to share their perspectives, and to ask questions. Our classrooms are a place where discoveries happen every day. To learn more about our teachers, we encourage you to read their stories about being a part of the Catlin Gabel community.

Helping Students Deepen Their Knowledge by Applying What They’ve Learned

With his context-based teaching method, Lower School Mandarin teacher Guimin Tang guides students to find joy and ownership in their language acquisition.

Middle School Science Teacher Larry Hurst in class

Giving Students a Scientific Framework and the Freedom to Explore

Sixth-grade science teacher Larry Hurst believes all students are born scientists, and he’s committed to helping them tap into that potential.

Inviting Learners to Find the Joy in Collaboration and Community

Preschool teacher Hana Hutchings is creating classroom experiences that encourage children to develop their identity and work in relationship with others

Helping Students Understand Today’s World by Engaging with the Past

Upper School Social Studies teacher Peter Shulman uses the lens of history to deepen students’ consciousness about current events and issues.

Guiding Learners to Ask Deep Questions and Advocate for Themselves

Third grade teacher Sheryll Orbase encourages her students to become independent thinkers and see the purpose in their learning.

Developing Life Skills Through Science Education

Upper School Physics teacher Marguerite McKean '04 is helping students develop their ability to communicate findings and ask questions in a meaningful way.

Unleashing Creativity by Giving Students a Problem to Solve

Middle School Visual Arts teacher Phil Robinson is helping young artists recognize and work through obstacles to their self-expression.

Using Students’ Interests to Fuel Academic Learning

Fourth-grade homeroom teacher Olivia Poirier is helping students learn and grow by designing lessons that match their interests and tapping into their empathetic nature.