Taylor Braswell:
This year, Nobles welcomes Taylor Braswell, a recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), to the English Department. At UPenn, she received her master’s in education, all while working as a teaching fellow at Ms. Porter’s School in Connecticut. A Williams College alum, Braswell first fell in love with English as an undergraduate, drawn to how it reveals more about oneself and the world around us. This year, she looks forward to sharing her love of English with her students and connecting with the broader Nobles community. We may even catch her in assembly, singing with Imani. Outside of the classroom, Braswell enjoys watching Love Island and spending time with her two cats. We hear she makes delicious scrambled eggs.
Kelly Brigham:
Originally from Norwich, Vermont, Kelly Brigham is entering the Science Department this year to teach four sections of Honors Biology. Brigham played lacrosse and soccer at Connecticut College, where she studied medicine while also pursuing a career in teaching. A summer teaching fellowship at St. Paul’s School in New Hampshire introduced Bringham to private high school education. Most recently, she spent four years teaching at Brewster Academy, where she coached the women’s varsity soccer and ice hockey teams. Outside of school, Brigham enjoys being active and is training for a half-marathon this fall. She is excited to connect with students and share her love of science this coming year.
Nick Cary:
Nick Cary, a native of the greater Boston area, joins the History Department this year. After five years teaching at the Westminster School in Connecticut, Cary was ready for a change of pace. Cary is an alumnus of Tufts University, where he studied Political Science and Sociology, finding a genuine love for the reading, writing, and big-picture thinking that history demands. This spring, you can find Cary down at the tennis courts, coaching the Boys Varsity Tennis team. Here’s a fun fact: Cary played tennis with Tom Brady once.
“He’s huge! People don’t understand how tall he actually is,” Cary said.
This year, Cary’s goal is to become a cheerleader for his students and foster deep, meaningful relationships.
Farah Dipasquale:
This year, Farah DiPasquale transitions to Nobles from Buckingham Browne & Nichols School (BB&N). While she enjoyed her job there, she was thrilled when a history and social science position opened up at Nobles, closer to her home. Before BB&N, DiPasquale taught graduate students at Boston College. She loves teaching history because it pushes students to think granularly, broadly, and critically about human connection and the experiences that shape modern society. Outside of Nobles, she enjoys reading, cooking, practicing yoga, and taking nature walks. She has a four-year-old son and an eight-year-old daughter, whom she loves spending time with. Already struck by how welcoming and talented the Nobles community is, she is excited to get to know more people and connect with students and faculty. She is also ready for her first Nobles Halloween.
Cheney Doane:
From Utah’s ski slopes to Vienna’s performance halls, Cheney Doane of the Performing Arts Department is bringing a lot of interesting experiences to Nobles. Doane got his undergraduate degree at Whitman College and then left the States to study piano performance in Vienna, Austria. He returned to get his Master’s in collaborative piano at the University of Utah. While performing as the pianist for the University of Utah’s choir, Doane first fell in love with choral music.
“The beauty of choral singing is that anyone can sing. There’s a level of anonymity that allows you to open up. Choral singing just opens the door to everybody instead of shutting people out,” Doane said.
Outside of music, Doane enjoys being active. You can find him on the basketball court, the ski slopes, backpacking, or coaching the Girls Varsity Volleyball team. He is especially excited to see how their season unfolds.
Sarah Kim:
A 2024 graduate of Princeton University, Sarah Kim is excited to start her teaching career at Nobles. At Princeton, Kim studied biophysics and spent time tutoring her peers. While studying science, Kim has discovered that it can help her understand the world, and she is excited to share this passion with her students.
“Science can explain and predict what’s going on, what’s happening, and why it’s happening, and I think there’s so much power in that,” Kim said.
Outside of school, you can find Kim doing various fun activities. Skilled in both the double bass and the violin, Kim loves music. She also enjoys exploring nature and going on long walks or hikes.
Molly McGuigan:
Molly McGuigan joins the Computer Science and Math Departments this year. McGuigan has done it all, from playing soccer at West Point to five years of active service in the Arabian Peninsula to working for the Bureau of Labor Statistics as an economist and data scientist. You can find McGuigan staying fit outside the classroom: on the soccer field, trail running, or lifting weights. The fuel for all this activity? Her vegan diet! McGuigan has been vegan for five years, so if you consider going vegan yourself, she would be a great person to talk to. As a coach for the Girls Varsity Soccer team, McGuigan is especially looking forward to the Friday Night Lights game.
Meghan Merlino:
Nobles welcomes Meghan Merlino to the Classics Department after six years working at The Northfield Mount Hermon School (NMH) as a Latin teacher, volleyball coach, and dorm advisor. Drawn to Nobles’ free-standing Classics Department, Merlino is excited to teach her students Latin just as her favorite high school Latin teacher did. While Latin is a challenging language, Merlino loves the sense of community that challenge brings. “It’s communal suffering,” Merlino said. Outside the classroom, Merlino enjoys working as a coach for the Girls Volleyball team and playing volleyball in adult leagues. Merlino also has a collection of teeth: dog, cat, and human! This year, she looks forward to settling in, getting to know the school, and building connections with her students.
Elliot Sakach:
Read about Elliot Sakach and his ultimate frisbee team on page 11
Stefanie Santangelo:
After 7 years of working at the Princeton Day School in Princeton, New Jersey, Stefanie Santangelo is joining Nobles as a teacher of Global History II and US History. A Massachusetts native, Santangelo found working at Nobles the perfect reason to return to the state and was drawn to how Nobles prioritizes content and character development. Whether it was reading biographies as a child or fostering discussions as a teacher, Santangelo is passionate about history because she views it as a series of questions on human connection.
“What does all this human interaction mean? How are people’s lived experiences different from one another? And then, what does that teach us about the present and how to plan for the future?” Santangelo said.
Outside the classroom, Santangelo is a massive fan of the WNBA and is excited for the upcoming playoff games. She also loves to read (her favorite book is Little Women) and do fun projects around the house. If you ever need your furniture refinished, consider consulting with Santangelo!
