Senior Leadership Team

List of 15 members.

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  John Quirk 

  Head of School

  508-291-8312

  jquirk@taboracademy.org

  Bio

  John Quirk was appointed Tabor’s Head of School in 2012, and is the 9th person to serve as our Head. John came to Tabor from Brooks School, where he was a member of the faculty for more than 25 years. He holds a BA (Classics) from Dickinson College, and an MA (Critical and Creative Thinking) from the University of Massachusetts-Boston. During his administrative career, he served Brooks as a Dean of Students, Director of Exchange and International Programs, Dean of Afternoon Programs, and most recently as the Associate Head for School Affairs. He also taught Latin and Greek, coached football, baseball and basketball, and lived and worked in school dormitories for all of his years at Brooks.

   

  John and his wife, Casey, live with their daughters, Maggie and Emma, on campus in the Head of School’s residence. Outside of School, John enjoys spending time with his family on Cape Cod and also enjoys reading, running, yoga and playing the guitar.

  
  

  He is Tabor's greatest fan and supporter of all of our many happenings – academic, artistic, athletic and community oriented – and can be found around campus watching and enjoying all that Tabor has to offer!

   
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  Melissa Bride 

  Dean of Community Life

  508-291-8344

  mbride@taboracademy.org

  Bio

  Mel joined our faculty in 2014 and currently serves as the Dean of Community Life, co-leading the Office of Student Life. Mel also teaches Spanish, coaches lacrosse and lives in Spring Street dorm. Mel served as the Dean of Students from 2015-2018.  Previous to her arrival at Tabor, Mel served as the Director of Diversity Initiatives at Dublin School in NH, was the Director of Advancement at Save the Bay in Providence, and taught and did admissions work at The Gordon School in RI. Mel’s husband, Jim, is Executive Director of the Sippican Lands Trust, and their two children are both Tabor graduates.  Mel holds a B.A. from Colby and an M.A. from Middlebury.
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  Tim Cheney 

  Director of College Counseling

  508-291-8372

  tcheney@taboracademy.org

  Bio

  Tim joined us in 2016 coming from Williston Northampton School where he served as Director of College Counseling since 2008, building a very successful program there. His ten years of prior experience at Connecticut College in their Admissions Office and earlier at Bates College as an assistant soccer coach has brought a very useful perspective to our program as we prepare our students for the college process. Tim is a collaborative and creative professional with a demonstrated track record and we are very pleased to have his talents at Tabor.
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  Tim Cleary 

  Dean of Students

  508-291-8506

  tcleary@taboracademy.org

  Bio

  Tim joined the faculty in 2015, coming from Suffield Academy where he served his alma mater for six years. After earning his undergraduate degree from Trinity College, where he played baseball, Tim went on to earn his M.Ed at Springfield College. Currently, Tim serves as the Dean of Students. He has previously held positions as a mathematics teacher, the Sophomore Class Dean, and Day Student Coordinator. Tim lives in Lillard with his wife Merrie-Beth, son Addison, and daughters Brynnleigh and Emerson. In addition to his work in the Dean’s Office and working in the dorm, Tim coaches baseball and oversees the school’s work with Special Olympics of Massachusetts.
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  Roxanne Dunlop 

  Controller

  508-291-8547

  rdunlop@taboracademy.org

  Bio

  Roxanne Dunlop was hired by Tabor Academy in September 2000 to implement a new office position in the Baxter Health Center and to help coordinate the Annual Health Fair. During the 2004-2005 Academic Year, she went on hiatus to take care of an ailing parent, yet returned the following academic year to manage the Tabor Shop. In addition to managing the Tabor Shop, she began working part-time in the Business Office in 2010. Roxanne’s prior work experience includes positions as a Senior Account, Accounts Receivable Manager and Cost Accountant for Borg-Warner Corporation. Roxanne resides in Marion with her husband and three daughters; and has served on various boards and committees in Marion over the years.
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  Derek Krein 

  Dean of Professional and Programmatic Growth and Development

  508-291-8377

  dkrein@taboracademy.org

  Bio

  Derek Krein joined the Tabor Academy community in July 2013, and currently serves as the Dean of Professional and Programmatic Growth and Development. In this role, he advances “What’s next?” for the student experience by leveraging the alignment of strategic initiatives with the cultivation of faculty and the programs they lead. These endeavors create the most relevant and enduring learning opportunities for students and faculty across all areas of school life. Fueled by his love of schools, Derek has spent his career serving independent schools in many capacities: teacher, advisor, coach, admissions, residential life director, college counseling director, high school division head, and recently added “Tabor Parent” to that list. 

   

  Mr. Krein received his M.A. from Dartmouth College and his B.A. from Connecticut College where he double majored in history and psychology, and rowed on the varsity crew for four years. He is a graduate of Kent School in Connecticut. The Kreins live in Baxter House.

   

  Mr. Krein received his M.A. from Dartmouth College and his B.A. from Connecticut College where he double majored in history and psychology, and rowed on the varsity crew for four years. He is a graduate of Kent School in Connecticut. His wife, Bobbi, is Director of Admission and the Kreins live in Baxter House where they serve as a houseparents.
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  Conan Leary 97

  Director of Athletics

  508-291-8387

  cleary@taboracademy.org

  Bio

  Conan Leary ‘97 joined the faculty in 2006, after three years of teaching and coaching at New England boarding schools. He earned a B.A. from Williams College and a M.Ed. from Boston College. He teaches economics, coaches wrestling, and is the Director of Athletics. In 2015, he was named Prep Coach of the Year by the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and in 2014 by NEISWA. His infectious spirit for athletics and his effectiveness as a teacher and coach will keep our athletic program strong and our fans coming back for more!
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  Eric Long 

  Director of Admissions and Financial Aid

  508-291-8326

  elong@taboracademy.org

  Bio

  Eric Long joined the Tabor community as the Associate Director of Admission in 2007 and became Director in June 2018. He also is the Director of Financial Aid. Eric is the head coach of the Girls’ Varsity Ice Hockey, considered one of the premier programs in Division I. Prior to his time at Tabor, Eric had an accomplished career playing professional hockey, ending his playing career in Europe, before moving on to Kimball Union Academy as an admissions professional and Boys’ Varsity Ice Hockey coach. In his free time, Eric enjoys watching his children play their own sports, boating on Buzzards Bay, and living next to the Maker’s Lab where he can follow the progress and witness firsthand the handiwork of Tabor students’ creations. 

  
  Eric lives and works as a dorm parent in West House with his wife and four children. 

  
  Eric lives and works as a dorm parent in West House with his wife and four children. 
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  Eileen Marceau 

  Associate Head of School for Academic Affairs

  508-291-8316

  emarceau@taboracademy.org

  Bio

  A Massachusetts native, Eileen Neville Marceau “came home” to Tabor in 2014, joining the faculty as the Dean of Studies to lead and steward our academic program. In 2018, she became Associate Head of School for Teaching and Learning to focus efforts on expanding the educational opportunities at Tabor. Immediately prior to her arrival, she served as Upper School Director of Studies at Charlotte Country Day School in Charlotte, North Carolina. Over her career, Eileen has taught courses in public speaking, English, History, and English as a Second Language in boarding and day schools both in the U.S. and overseas. Eileen earned her Master’s degree in Education Leadership from Columbia University Teachers College and her Bachelor’s degree in History of Science from Harvard University. She currently teaches English, coaches JV-B soccer and lives on campus in Spring Street Dormitory with her husband and two children. When she finds the time, she loves to read and cook; she laughs at corny jokes and bad puns, and she is often seen chasing a giggling toddler or two around campus.

   
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  P.J. O'Connell 

  Director of Advancement

  508-291-8570

  poconnell@taboracademy.org

  Bio

  P.J. O’Connell joined Tabor’s Advancement Office in 2016 after a long career in non-profit consulting. P.J. has held senior leadership positions with two major national firms. He also founded and led his own Boston-based practice. He has directed and managed major fundraising campaigns for clients across the wide philanthropic spectrum in his 25-year career, serving as a valued adviser to board leaders, CEOs, and the thousands of volunteers he has trained. He lives in Dartmouth, MA, with his wife and son.
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  Julie Salit 

  Associate Head of School, Faculty and School Affairs

  508-291-8336

  jsalit@taboracademy.org

  Bio

  Julie Salit joined the Tabor faculty in 2007, after serving as the Science Department Chair at Saint James School in Hagerstown, MD. She also worked as Dean of Students and Director of Admission at Bancroft School and taught biology at Saint Mark’s School in Southborough, MA. She earned a B.S. from Denison University. Along with serving as Associate Head, Julie is the assistant girls’ varsity soccer coach and lives in Captain Allen House with her husband and two children.
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  Kerry Saltonstall 

  Director of Communications

  508-291-8340

  ksaltonstall@taboracademy.org

  Bio

  Kerry Saltonstall came to Tabor in 2000 to work in the Advancement Office. She was Director of Alumni Affairs until 2014 when she moved into the role of Director of Communications. Her work is most visible as the editor of the Tabor Today magazine. Prior to Tabor, Kerry was the Director of Development at The Gordon School in East Providence, RI, and Director of Alumni Relations at Moses Brown School. Kerry has two children, of which both are Tabor graduates, and she is married to an alum, Will Saltonstall '82. Tabor red runs throughout the family as Kerry's mother in law, Tinker Saltonstall, worked for 30 years in Student Activities and later as the founding Director of the Center for International Students.
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  Stephen Sanford 

  Associate Head of School, Finance and Operations

  508-291-8370

  ssanford@taboracademy.org

  Bio

  Stephen Sanford joined the Tabor community as the Chief Financial Officer in June of 2018. Steve has over 30 years of finance, accounting and operations experience, having held key positions in several industry leading companies. Most recently he has enjoyed a successful 10 year role as CFO and Treasurer at Ineoquest Technologies, Inc. a privately held company that designs and develops hardware and software for the telecommunications industry. Previously he was CFO, Treasurer and VP of Administration for Keurig, Inc., a venture-backed start-up. He was with Keurig from its early stage of development through the successful sale of the company to Green Mountain Coffee Roasters.  Steve has extensive experience in corporate accounting and finance, treasury and cash management, operations management, mergers and acquisitions, financial analysis, strategic planning, business planning, and expansion into new markets both domestic and international. Steve holds an MBA from Suffolk University, and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Providence College. He and his family have recently moved to the beautiful town of Mattapoisett, MA and enjoy a coastal lifestyle close to Buzzards Bay. Steve enjoys volunteer work as a member of the audit committee at Providence College, as a board member for the Kennedy Donovan Center, and as a mentor for Entrepreneurship for All.
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  Frank Townsend 

  NEASC Coordinator, Latin Teacher

  508-291-8510

  ftownsend@taboracademy.org

  Bio

  Frank Townsend came to Tabor in 2011, after teaching Latin at both the The Williston Northampton School and School Year Abroad - Italy. He holds a bachelor of arts in Religion and Classics from the University of Rochester, a master of arts in Teaching from Boston University, and a master of education School Leadership from Harvard University. He has taught Latin, been the chair of the modern and classical languages department, held the Graboys leadership chair, and coached boys’ crew and wrestling. He is currently serving as Self-Study Coordinator for the 2018-2019 school year. He lives on campus in Makepeace House with his family. Outside of school Frank enjoys teaching Latin and spending time on the water.
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  John Trovage 

  Director of Facilities

  508-291-8302

  jtrovage@taboracademy.org

  Bio

  John joined the Tabor staff in 2017. He has greater than 40 years of experience in all aspects of Facilities Management, Design, and Construction. John has held Director level positions with BBN Technologies, GTE, Genuity/Verizon, Brooks School and URS. John has also operated his own consulting business, Facilities Management Alternatives, Inc. that specializes in facilities operations assessment and project management services. John lives on campus with his wife Carol.