Nobles U

Episode 30: Devareaux Brown

This episode features an interview with Devareaux Brown, Chief Technology Officer, Middle School Football Coach, and Nobles alum. Devareaux speaks about his memorable experiences as a Nobles student, the opportunities and challenges of his current role, and his perspective on social media use in young people, among other topics. 

Episode 29: Steve Ginsberg

This episode features an interview with Steve Ginsberg, Chief Financial Officer, Assistant Head of School, and Head Coach of the Boys' Varsity Soccer team. Steve speaks about the qualities that characterize an excellent school culture, his experiences using design thinking, what makes Nobles employees thrive, and his coaching philosophy, among other topics.

Episode 28: Mark Spence

This episode features an interview with Mark Spence, Dean of Student Engagement and Assistant Boys' Varsity Hockey Coach. Mark speaks about his journey to Nobles, his concerns about students' mental health today, and the opportunities and challenges in his current role, among other topics.

Episode 27: Karen Gallagher

This episode features an interview with Karen Gallagher, interim Mathematics department head, Director of Residential Life, and a former winner of the Vernon L. Greene Award for Faculty Excellence. Karen speaks about her early impressions of the Nobles community, her leadership of Wiggins dormitory, and how smartphones have impacted community life, among other topics. 

Episode 26: Dr. Cathy Hall

This episode features an interview with Dr. Cathy Hall, Head of School at Nobles. Cathy speaks about her transition to Nobles when she first arrived, how her leadership philosophy has evolved over time, and what excites her about serving as Head of School at Nobles, among other topics. 

Episode 25: Louis Barassi

This episode features an interview with Louis Barassi, Head of the History department, chair of the Discipline Committee, and head coach of JV Boys' Tennis. Louis speaks about the evolution of Nobles during his time here, the characteristics that define exemplary educators, and what he'll miss most about Nobles as he nears retirement, among other topics. 

Episode 24: Maura Sullivan

This episode features an interview with Maura Sullivan, Dean of Faculty at Nobles, a member of the Mathematics department, and Head Coach of the Girls' Varsity Field Hockey team. Maura speaks about her journey to Nobles, the traits that lead faculty to flourish at the school, and the similarities between teaching and coaching, among other topics. 

Episode 23: Beth Reilly

This episode features an interview with Beth Reilly, a History department member, General Counsel for the school, Head Coach of the Girls' Varsity Soccer team, and an alum of Nobles. Beth speaks about her experience as a student at Nobles, her teaching and coaching philosophies, and her work as General Counsel, among other topics.