Faculty and Advisers
The Kimball Union faculty consists of 49 full-time teachers, 70% of whom hold advanced degrees. Over 85% of the faculty live on campus. Michael J. Schafer, appointed Head of School in 2003, is a graduate of Colby College and holds an M.Ed. from Harvard University. He previously served as Assistant Head of School at Middlesex School. His teaching career began at Cushing Academy. Moving on to Belmont Hill School, he served as a Spanish teacher, college adviser, and coach.
Faculty members at Kimball Union fill many roles: teachers, advisors, coaches, and dormitory parents. Faculty members each advise about 6 students for whom they oversee academic work and scheduling. It is common for faculty and students to develop lasting friendships and bonds, especially with the "Dorm Parents" who routinely invite students into their apartment to socialize, watch a sports game, or just hang out.
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