We are thrilled to introduce the wonderful faculty and staff joining the Moses Brown community this school year! Read all about them here:

Brendan Furney All School Nurse
A former pediatric ER nurse with a big heart for health and safety, Brendan is thrilled to keep our students thriving this year! Outside of campus, he loves traveling, golfing, and cheering on the Boston Celtics.

Yoon Kim, Interim Art Teacher
An accomplished local artist with a big passion for creative storytelling, Yoon is thrilled to inspire our young creators this year! Outside of the studio, she loves glass blowing, yoga, and exploring new places with her husband.

Isa Cespedes, Lower School Spanish
An experienced educator with a big heart for youth development, Isa is thrilled to bring Spanish to life for our Lower School students this year! Outside of campus, she loves photography, reading, exploring Providence, and visiting the Dominican Republic.

Jeanne Cannarella, Interim Nursery teacher
With over 14 years of experience and a deep commitment to student-centered learning, Jeanne is thrilled to nurture our Nursery students this year! Outside of campus, she loves spending quality time in Westport with her husband and their two sons, Robert and William.

Talley Clyde, 6th Gr. English
Bringing over two decades of middle school expertise and curriculum leadership, Talley is overjoyed to inspire our 6th grade English students this year! Outside of the classroom, she loves coaching soccer, diving into a good book, and spending time outdoors.

Kristine Dodd, Advancement Reporting and Data Analyst
Having joined MB in spring 2026, she brings extensive administrative experience from Brown University and an M.A. in US History from SUNY Albany. Outside of work, she enjoys board games, fiber arts, baking, and spending time with her family and three cats.

Jennifer Dugan, Mental Health Counselor
With over twenty-five years of clinical and independent school counseling experience, Jennifer is thrilled to support our students' emotional growth and well-being this year! Outside of campus, she loves yoga, trail running with her dog, baking, and traveling with family.

Jeffrey Feinberg, 7th Gr. Math
A seasoned educator with over two decades of middle school teaching experience, Jeff is excited to bring the "how and why" of math to life for our 7th graders this year! Outside of the classroom, he loves mentoring young learners and exploring big questions.

Jessica Hill Kidd, Director of Production and Design
Bringing 17 years of professional theatrical design and management experience from The Gamm Theatre, Jess is thrilled to elevate student creativity at The Woodman Center! Outside of the studio, she loves designing creative spaces and spending quality time with her husband, Steve Kidd, and their two sons.

Sydney King ’22, Interim Middle School Spanish
An MB alum with degrees in Neuroscience and Spanish, Sydney is thrilled to return to her alma mater and bring her infectious positivity to our Spanish classes this fall! Outside of the classroom, she loves working with kids, staying active, and giving back to the MB community.

Emily Dixon, Upper School Math
Bringing a background as an engineer, international teaching experience in Hong Kong, and a master's degree from UPenn, Emily is thrilled to inspire our Upper School math students this year! Outside of the classroom, she loves traveling, exploring makerspaces, and spending time with her partner.

Vanessa Levesque, Upper School Spanish
With eleven years of high school and collegiate teaching experience, Vanessa is excited to bring Spanish to life through dynamic cultural inquiry in our Upper School! Outside of campus, she loves exploring new cultures, traveling, and staying active in the local community.

Connor O'Neill, Upper School Physics
An experienced engineer and STEM educator with a background in robotics and materials science, Connor is thrilled to teach physics and support student innovation in the Y-Lab this year! Outside of work, he loves traveling with his partner and tinkering with personal projects.

Alessio Pari ’03, Upper School Math
An MB alum with deep roots in curriculum design, educational leadership, and urban teaching, Alessio is overjoyed to return home to Moses Brown to guide our Upper School math students this year! Outside of campus, he loves giving back to the local Providence community and mentoring young learners.

Maddie Van Reis, Social Media Manager
Having joined MB in spring 2026, she leverages a strong background in media management, content production, and a B.A. from Rhode Island College. A former collegiate pitcher and current softball instructor, she returns to Rhode Island alongside her wife and their two pets.

Not in photo: Yoon Kim, Jennifer Dugan, Eli Coleman (Interim Athletics Operations Coordinator), as well as Will Hutchinson and Martin Hofkamp, both Interim Extended Day Teachers.