Faculty & Staff Directory

Blythe worked in publishing for five years after graduating from Trinity College, but soon determined that teaching was her goal. With a Masters degree in hand, she joined the Marvelwood faculty in 1990. Twenty-eight years later, after having created an iconic Honors English 12 class, being named Female Faculty Member of the Year four times, and serving in most of the School's administrative positions, she was appointed Interim Head of School in 2018 and was officially named Marvelwood’s seventh Head of School in June, 2019. She is especially proud of the School's fiercely dedicated and infinitely talented faculty, and remains energized and enthusiastic about her responsibilities and the challenges inherent in school leadership.

Blythe was grateful for the opportunity to work alongside her husband Mike, a fixture in Marvelwood's Mathematics department for over 25 years. She and Mike agree that their longtime dedication to Marvelwood is a testament to the fact that they feel that the School represents who they are as people. The Everetts live on campus, where they raised their two children, Sam ‘14 and Maggie ‘16. The family cherishes the natural surroundings of their Skiff Mountain home.

At Marvelwood Since: 1990

At Marvelwood Since: 2020

Heni came to Marvelwood in 2007. Besides being the Mathematics Department Chair at Marvelwood, Heni enjoys teaching AP Statistics, Statistics, AP Economics, Honors Precalculus and regular Precalculus. She loves the diversity at Marvelwood and the values of being part of the Marvelwood family. Her teaching practice has focused on individual growth and building students’ confidence in the subjects she teaches. She regularly holds supplementary extra help outside the class sessions with struggling students and integrates new teaching techniques and ideas to help students learn math and econ. Prior to teaching at Marvelwood, she taught economics and statistics at the college level in Indonesia for 6 years; she also worked for a few different companies in the US for several years.

Heni earned a BA in Economics from Gadjah Mada University in Indonesia and an MBA with a concentration in Finance from Xavier University in Ohio. She resides in Kent with her husband Ryan and her second son Maxwell. Her oldest son, Samuel, graduated from Marvelwood in 2020. She enjoys gardening, cooking, and cheering on her sons in their activities.

At Marvelwood Since: 2007

Brigid joins Marvelwood as a Learning Support teacher. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Hartwick College and a Master's in Special Education from Simmons College. She earned the latter degree while working as a teacher at the New England Center for Children in Southborough, MA. Over the past 16 years, she has taught in both public and private schools in Massachusetts and Connecticut.

Brigid lives in Kent with her two children, Clara and Gavin. Together they enjoy swimming, visiting local playgrounds and spending time outdoors.

At Marvelwood Since: 2023

Kathryn comes to Marvelwood with fifteen years of classroom experience teaching science to students in grades 7-12 in both pubic and private schools. She spent the last 3 years as an executive function and ADHD coach for teens and young adults.

She and her husband, two daughters, and dog reside in Sherman, CT. She is excited to bring her years of experience to the classroom again as a strategies 1 & 2 teacher this year.

At Marvelwood Since: 2023

Betty has been with the Marvelwood School since 1997 after retiring from a banking career. She has one daughter who has 2 sons and four grown step-children. She is the proud grandmother of a Marvelwood graduate from the Class of 2021. Betty lives in Kent with her husband, John, and their two boxers.

At Marvelwood Since: 1997

Andrew (AJ) Helmin became a member of the Marvelwood family in 2021 as the Outdoor Educational Coordinator. Originally from Manchester, CT, Andrew has been all things outdoors since the age of six when he joined the scouting movement. He has participated in various expeditions, both personal and professional including mountaineering expeditions in Colorado and river canoe excursions in New Hampshire and Vermont. Andrew attended Norwich University / Military College of Vermont as a Cadet within the cadet regiment, holding the title as the Leadership, Equity, Advocacy, Protection and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Officer for both Cadets and Civilian students, including developing a Coast Guard Auxiliary Program for aspiring Coast Guardsmen and women.

After receiving his Bachelors in Environmental Science, Andrew attended the Northwoods Stewardship Center located in Island Pond, VT as a Youth Conservation Corps Crew Leader for the Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge where he worked alongside the Department of the Interior (DOI), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and New Hampshire Fish & Game Department in projects such as building/maintaining floating common loon nests, watershed monitoring, and public land management/trail maintenance. After his temporary season with Northwoods, Andrew came to Marvelwood.

Andrew is passionate about the outdoors and engaging those from a wide variety of backgrounds and differences. He believes that everyone should have equal access to the outdoors and to let everyone know that all who wander aren’t always lost!

Andrew currently resides on campus as a dorm parent in Sterling dorm with his four legged trail and camping partner, Jackson.

At Marvelwood Since: 2021
Athletics/After-School Activity Assignment: Outdoor Adventures

Brian Hunt serves as the School’s Safety Consultant, bringing 10 years of private school safety and security experience to Marvelwood. In addition to a Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management, with Honors distinction and a lifetime member of Epsilon Pi Phi (EPP) Honor Society, he holds many certifications and instructor level designations from FEMA, DHS, AHA, ARC, HSI, ALERRT, TEEX (Texas A&M), and others. He is also the proud owner and principal consultant of Northeast Safety Solutions, LLC.

At Marvelwood Since: 2020

Heather Hunt was appointed Academic Dean in June, 2019. Heather returns to Marvelwood having recently earned a Doctoral degree in Education (Ed.D), with a focus on curriculum and instruction, from Capella University. Some of her research for the degree included an in-depth study of the Learning Support Program at Marvelwood. Heather also holds a post-Master's Certificate in Leadership and Accountability from Capella University, a Master’s of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction from Concordia University, a Masters of Healthcare Administration (MHA) from University of Phoenix, and a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Marist College.

Heather’s previous responsibilities at Marvelwood have included Registrar, Associate College Counselor, Weekend Head, science and ESL teacher, Star Dorm faculty, advisor, and involvement in student activities. In addition to her role as Dean of Academic Affairs she also teaches freshman biology. Heather and her husband, Brian, who is the Safety Consultant for Marvelwood, have one son, Brian Jr. '25. They live on campus with their dog, Sandy, and two Guinea Pigs, Wilbur and Peanut.

In her spare time, Heather enjoys reading, diamond painting, and treasure hunting (aka metal detecting) with her family and friends.

At Marvelwood Since: 2007

Lauren Janecek ‘16 joins the Marvelwood faculty in 2022 as an alumni and will be a Mathematics Teacher. Lauren is a 2018 graduate of State University of New York in Delhi, NY with a degree in Liberal Arts and a graduate of Western State University of Connecticut in Danbury CT with a Bachelors in Mathematics.

Lauren was passionate in sports during her time at Marvelwood. She played a number of sports including Soccer, Volleyball, Softball, Lacrosse, and managed Wrestling. She can't wait to help mentor and coach the students during the sport seasons.

Lauren resides in Summit dorm for this school year. In her free time, Lauren loves to go on hikes with her two German Shepherds, reading, and hanging out with family.

At Marvelwood Since: 2022
Athletics/After-School Activity Assignment: Girl's Volleyball, Softball

At Marvelwood Since: 2001

Sunan joined Marvelwood in 2023, bringing over two decades of experience in independent schools and educational non-profit organizations. She has worked in enrollment management at all grade levels in urban and suburban schools, co-educational and single-sex schools, and schools for traditional learners and those with robust academic support programs for students with learning disabilities.

Joined Marvelwood in: 2023