Faculty & Staff Directory

Karl has spent nearly all of his 32-year career as a boarding school educator. A 1985 alumnus of The Kildonan School, he began teaching, tutoring, and coaching there in 1990. He also served in a number of capacities including coaching, dorm supervision, advising, and served as Director of Residential Life, and Dean of Students. Most recently, he served as Director of Residential Life at The Greenwood School.

Karl is a proud member of the Camp Dunnabeck team that moved the camp successfully to the Marvelwood campus this summer. He is delighted to be involved with the Kildonan/Marvelwood partnership and is happy to be a member of the Marvelwood community.

At Marvelwood Since: 2020
Athletics/After-School Activity Assignment: Equestrian, Recreational Skiing

Ian received his bachelor's degree in social work from Providence College in 2008 and completed his master's at the University of Connecticut in 2009 with a focus on clinical social work. Ian was licensed as a Clinical Social Worker in 2012.

Ian has over a decade of experience in therapy and counseling roles, in addition to leadership and supervisory roles. He has worked with a variety of populations, including children, adolescents, families and adults. Ian has also worked in both residential and outpatient settings, with a career emphasis on adolescents and families. Within his role as a therapist, Ian is trained in trauma work, psychodynamic relational theories, cognitive and dialectical approaches. Ian also has experience with co-occurring substance use disorders and worked to build services for eating disorder care for boys in his previous role.

In his free time, Ian enjoys spending time with his family, enjoying the outdoors, participating in athletics and playing guitar.

At Marvelwood Since: 2024

Alecia completed her undergraduate at Union College in New York. After graduation, she worked as a channel inside sales representative for a fiberoptic and network cable manufacturing company for four years in Connecticut. Upon moving to Maine with her family in 2015, Alecia began working at Kents Hill School, first as the Stewardship Coordinator in Advancement and then as a full-time English teacher. Alecia also coached girls soccer, softball, and tennis during her tenure. While at Kents Hill, she completed her Masters in Education with an emphasis on administrative leadership. She was there for 7 years. In 2022, she moved back to Connecticut at which time she became CT Certified to teach English grades 6-12 and began working as a 7th-grade ELA teacher in New Milford, CT.

In her free time, Alecia likes to hike, read, spend time with her dog, rock climb, travel the world, go to concerts, cook, visit her nephews, build things, draw/paint, attend sporting events, play tennis and pickleball, and ski.

At Marvelwood Since: 2024
Athletics/After-School Activity Assignment: Girls Varsity Basketball

At Marvelwood Since: 2022

Alexander graduated from Marvelwood with the class of 2019. During his time at Marvelwood, Alex participated in numerous theatre performances, co-captained the lacrosse team, served as a Star Dorm Prefect, Class Representative, and a member of the Judicial Counsel. Alex is a graduate of Gettysburg College with a degree in History and a minor in French. At Gettysburg, he played ultimate frisbee, performed in 12 shows, and undertook a handful of other endeavors throughout the years. He plans to pursue a master's degree in American History through the Gettysburg College joint program with the Gilder-Lehrman Institute.

At Marvelwood, Alex will join the History Department and teach courses in World and U.S. History. He will assist the Theatre Program in the fall and retakes the lacrosse field as an assistant coach in the spring. Alex also works on the Marvelwood campus over the summer at Camp Dunnabeck, where he has been a counselor, dorm head, and activity leader for 3 years. He was also partially trained in the Orton-Gillingham 1:1 approach and served as a tutor for a summer.

In his free time, Alex loves playing sports, singing, working out, and getting his frisbee unstuck from the gym ceiling.

At Marvelwood Since: 2023
Athletics/After-School Activity Assignment: Wrestling, Lacrosse

Glenn Sanchez is the History Chair and the Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Each year his top students participate in the Yale Model United Nations conference in New Haven. Since his arrival to Marvelwood in 1990 he has held many positions including Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations, Academic Dean, Athletic Director, Admissions Associate, Summer School Director, and Lacrosse Camp Director. He is currently a Selectman in the Town of Kent.

Glenn met his wife Sarah Marshall on Marvelwood's Cornwall campus, and she is now the Director of the Kent Memorial Library. Their two children, Victoria '18 and Alex ‘19, are alumni of Marvelwood. Alex teaches history at Marvelwood and Victoria teaches French at New Hampton School in New Hampshire.

At Marvelwood Since: 1990
Athletics/After-School Activity Assignment: Yale Model United Nations

Nick graduated from Marvelwood in 2007. He studied Computer Graphics Technology in college, graduating in 2011 with a Bachelors of Science. Before returning to Marvelwood, Nick worked for 10 years developing STEAM and technology related classes for after school programs for a small family owned company. His specialties are in 3D Animation and Game Design. Nick is a huge believer in the application of technology, an advocate for board games, loves Role Playing Games such as D&D and Magic the Gathering, and enjoys going to the cinema to view the next fantasy or sci-fi flick. Nick never declines a brownie sundae or cheesecake when offered.

At Marvelwood Since: 2022
Athletics/After-School Activity Assignment: Wrestling, Equestrian

At Marvelwood Since: 2020

Christine Sinclair holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Miami and a Master of Arts in Psychology from Saybrook University. With a diverse background teaching at both private and public schools, she has gained valuable experience in classroom settings as well as after-school programs. Driven by her love for learning, Christine finds joy in sharing her knowledge and empowering others through education. She considers it a privilege to be a teacher and finds inspiration in collaborating with students to help them thrive academically and personally.

Outside of her role at Marvelwood, Christine dedicates her time to teaching movement and meditation classes for both adults and children in natural environments such as forests or bodies of water, where she incorporates activities like kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding. She is an avid trail runner, paddleboarder, cross-country skier, and alpine skier. Christine resides on a land trust in Kent with her partner, Steve, their two young children, and a group of senior rescued farm animals.

At Marvelwood Since: 2023

Ashley brings ten years of experience and expertise in advancement to her new role. Most recently, as the Assistant Director of Advancement at the University of Illinois’ College of Education, she worked to engage alumni and donors through to the successful conclusion of the $2.7 billion “With Illinois” campaign; secured several new student scholarships, fellowships, and estate gifts; and raised the largest gift ever made to the nationwide Freedom School initiative. Prior to her work at Illinois, she completed a Field Development internship at Autism Speaks before going on to serve as the Donor Relations Coordinator for Home Sweet Home Ministries, a non-profit that addresses housing and food insecurity. There, Ashley spearheaded the development office with multiple six-figure events and worked to create a fully active and engaged board. This multifaceted experience has honed her skills in strategic fundraising and relationship-building, making her well-equipped to contribute meaningfully to Marvelwood's mission.

As a first-generation college graduate, Ashley is deeply passionate about education. Marvelwood's commitment to personalized teaching methods and creating an environment that promotes success for all students resonates deeply with her. She believes in the power of impactful conversations, meaningful relationships, and strategic fundraising to support Marvelwood's academic and extracurricular programming, college counseling, community service and wellness initiatives, and beyond.

Outside of work, Ashley is an avid runner and marathoner who has eagerly relocated to New England with her husband, their young daughter, and their border collies! They look forward to enjoying outdoor adventures, historical experiences, and delicious NYC-style pizza!

At Marvelwood Since: 2024

At Marvelwood Since: 2020

Joanna graduated from Emerson College with a B.F.A. in Creative Writing. Before coming to Marvelwood, she worked at Kent Center School in the Reading Intervention department working with students in kindergarten through eighth grade. A former competitive figure skater, Joanna taught skating for many years in Kent and New York City. Coming from a theatrical family, Joanna enjoys performing and working behind the scenes in numerous plays at the Brookfield Theatre for the Arts and pottering in her garden. She currently lives with her two daughters, Irine '25 and Bella ‘19 on Marvelwood's beautiful campus.

At Marvelwood Since: 2015