Canterbury Welcomes New Faculty & Staff

At Canterbury, our traditions and history ground us, but it is the students, families, and educators who arrive each year who keep our community vibrant and full of possibility.  As we prepare to welcome our Saints back to campus – some for their final year,  others for the first time – more than a dozen new faculty and staff members have already joined us. They carry with them decades of experience, a passion for learning, …and yes, a few new furry friends you’ll likely meet on your way to class!

Please join us in welcoming the newest members of the Canterbury community!

Lizzy Adams
History & Social Sciences Teacher 
Head Coach of Crew; Head Coach Boys’ Varsity Cross Country
Ingleside House

Ms. Adams attended the University of Vermont for her undergraduate studies and Columbia University, where she earned a Master’s degree in American Studies with a focus on 20th century history. Before arriving on campus, she was a Humanities Teaching Fellow at Culver Academies, a college preparatory boarding school in Indiana. Most recently, Ms. Adams was the Assistant Coach of Varsity Women’s Rowing at Row New York. 

Emily Allen, Ed.D.
Dean of Academics
Science Teacher 

Dr. Allen holds a B.S. in Physics from Trinity College, an M.S. in Applied Physics from Yale, and a Doctorate in Education from Boston University. Her last role was at Governor’s Academy, where she headed the Science Department. She was also a research scientist, lecturer, curriculum designer, and advisor to pre- and in-service teachers at Boston University, both prior to and during her time at Governor’s. Last year, she was asked to create a new dual-curricular program for girls at the School of Leadership Afghanistan (SOLA) in Rwanda and took on the role of assistant head of school. Dr. Allen lives on campus with her husband and two small dogs. She is a big fan of calculus.

Joseph Buonemani IV
Faculty Intern
Assistant Coach Varsity Baseball
Carmody House

Mr. Buonemani holds a B.A. in Business and Sports Management from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and an M.A. in Management from Elmira College. He served as Assistant Baseball Coach at both MCLA and Elmira, and for two collegiate summer teams – the North Adams Steeplecats and the Westfield Starfires. Mr. Buonemani comes to the hilltop from Williams College, where he was the baseball team’s Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator.

MaryBridget Horvath ’20
Science Teacher 
Assistant Coach Varsity Field Hockey; Head Coach Girls’ JV Hockey 
Duffy House

Ms. Horvath, a Canterbury alumna, returns to campus after graduating from Hobart and William Smith Colleges, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Geoscience. She also served as a Teaching Assistant, Geoscience Teaching Fellow, and worked in the Campus Life Office. Ms. Horvath has designed and conducted research in the Yukon-Kuskokwim River delta in Alaska, and has presented and published her work. 

Juan Hurtado
Math Teacher 
Head Coach Girls’ Varsity Squash; Assistant Coach Boys’ JV Soccer
Sheehan House

Before joining the faculty at Canterbury, Mr. Hurtado spent two years as a Davis Teaching Fellow at Brooks School where he taught Algebra, coached Boys’ Varsity Squash, and served as dorm parent. He holds a B.A. in Mathematics with a minor in Jewish Studies from Connecticut College and was a four-year member of the Men’s Squash team. Mr. Hurtado is a native speaker of English and Spanish.

Matt Ivins
Director of the Annual Fund

Mr. Ivins comes to Canterbury from The Frederick Gunn School, where he was the Associate Director of The 1850 Fund, which raised a record-setting $2 million in unrestricted support for the school in his final year there. Prior to Gunn, he served as Assistant Director of the Marist Fund at Marist College. He earned both a B.A. in English and an M.A. in Higher Education Administration from Stony Brook University. He lives in Poughkeepsie, New York, with his wife and two daughters.

Ryan Kalis
Director of Library Services & Research

Mr. Kalis comes to Canterbury from The Taft School, where he served as the Instructional and Innovation Librarian. Earlier in his career, he worked for media companies in South Africa, where he was born and raised, and England. Mr. Kalis holds a B.A. from the University of Pretoria, two M.A.s in Creative Writing (one in Fiction and another in Non-Fiction, because a good librarian loves all genres equally), and an M.S. in Library Information Science. He resides on campus in faculty housing.

Jamie Kenney
Senior Staff Writer & Content Strategist

Ms. Kenney – who happily boasts the shortest commute to campus – began her career in the non-profit sector, serving in multiple departments at the Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust and Columbia Business School. Most recently, she worked as a staff writer and reporter with Bustle Digital Group for more than a decade. She is a graduate of State University of New York at Purchase, where she earned a B.A. in Creative Writing and History. Ms. Kenney lives in New Milford with her husband, a Canterbury alumnus, and two children. 

Caroline Koziol
History & Social Sciences Teacher 
Head Coach Varsity Field Hockey
Ingleside House

Ms. Koziol graduated from Colby-Sawyer College with a B.A. in History and Political Science. She also holds an M.A.L.S. in Cultural Studies from Dartmouth College. She was a four-year member of the Field Hockey team in undergrad and served as a Club Field Hockey executive officer and Graduate Student Field Hockey team manager while at Dartmouth. Before coming to Canterbury, Ms. Koziol taught social sciences at Proctor Academy and coached youth field hockey. 

Daniel Kuzma
History & Social Sciences Department Chair
Sheehan House

Mr. Kuzma has taught at both the high school and collegiate levels for more than 17 years. He comes to Canterbury from Vineland High School and Rowan College in New Jersey, where he taught history, music appreciation, and Jazz history. In addition to a B.A. in History and International Relations and an M.A. in History and History Theory, Mr. Kuzma also holds a degree in Music Performance and was a member of a band. While he’s currently living in Sheehan House, he will soon be moving off campus with his wife and daughters.

Christopher McEnroe
English Department Chair
Sheehan House

Mr. McEnroe holds a B.A. in English from State University of New York at Albany, an M.A.T. from Union Graduate College, and an Ed.M. from Harvard Graduate School of Education. He comes to Canterbury from Tabor Academy, where he taught English, coached JV Boys’ Tennis, and was a dorm parent. Mr. McEnroe has taught at the collegiate level at both Rhode Island College and the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth and presented lectures throughout Massachusetts and China. 

Tammy McInerney
Executive Assistant to the Head of School

Before joining the Canterbury community,  Ms. McInerney spent nearly two decades working at Western Connecticut State University across a variety of departments, including Technology, Student Life, and Public Relations. Most recently, she was the school’s Director of Alumni Relations. She has been a proud New Milford resident for more than 20 years and is currently in her third term on the town’s Board of Education, where she’s served in leadership positions for a number of committees. Ms. McInerney holds a B.A. in English from WestConn and lives with her husband and three children. 

Robert Morris
Director of Athletics &Co-Curriculars
Carter House

Mr. Morris is a teacher and coach with more than 30 years of experience on the field and in the classroom. After receiving a B.S. in School Health Education from Springfield College, he began his career at Phillips Exeter Academy. He joined the faculty as a football coach – a role he served in for more than 25 years – before being named Department Chair for Health and Human Development and ultimately Director of Athletics. He comes to Canterbury from Hebron Academy, where he coached football, baseball, and taught symposiums on social-emotional health. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Cindy. The pair have four children – not including their dog Smokey – and two grandchildren.

Grace O’Mara
Latin Teacher
Assistant Coach Swimming and Diving
Havemeyer House

Ms. O’Mara holds a B.A. and an M.A. in Classics and says her love of the Ancient world springs from her childhood love of Greek mythology. While an undergraduate at Lafayette College, she was a Division I track and field athlete and Residential Advisor. She recently earned her graduate degree from the University of Kansas, where she was a teaching assistant. She has also worked on archaeological digs in Turkey and Oman. Ms. O’Mara was selected for the Olympic Development Program in Water Polo two times. 

Amie Phillips
Math Teacher 
Assistant Coach Girls’ Varsity Soccer; Assistant Coach Varsity Softball

It wasn’t long after Ms. Phillips obtained a B.S. in Mathematics that she found herself in the classroom – she has remained there ever since. She taught at the Harvey School, where she served as head of the math department, and New Canaan Country School. A passionate equestrian and sports fan, Ms. Phillips has coached Varsity Softball, as well as 7th-9th grade softball and basketball. She also founded and coached the Equestrian Riding Program at the Harvey School. She lives off campus with her husband.

Andrey Uryadov
Associate Director of Admission
Assistant Head Coach Boys’ Varsity Hockey
South House

After graduating from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Mr. Uryadov returned to his high school alma mater, South Kent School, where he spent the next decade. There, he served in many roles across a variety of departments – including math teacher, dorm parent, college counselor, admissions officer, and head coach and director of the school’s hockey program. He originally hails from St. Petersburg, Russia, and lives on campus with his wife and two sons.

Nick Wilbur
Dean of Strategic Enrollment Management

Mr. Wilbur earned a B.A. in Media and Society from Hobart College, where he was a member of its Division I lacrosse team. He has worked in the admissions departments of Avon Old Farms School, Mercerburg Academy, Kent School, and Westminster School, all while coaching Boys’ Varsity Lacrosse. Mr. Wilbur comes to Canterbury from Brewster Academy, where he was the Director of Enrollment Management. He holds a Ed.M. from Vanderbilt University, Peabody College and is an avid golfer. He lives on campus with his wife Adrienne, daughter Brynn, and dog Prudence.

 

We hope the next time you see any of these new faculty or staff members on campus, you’ll say hello!