Nobles U

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. 

Episode 22: Don Allard

This episode features an interview with Don Allard, a veteran member of our History department, former class dean, and successful coach in our football and baseball programs. Don speaks about the evolution of Nobles over time, his experience teaching civics in an age of polarization, and his coaching philosophy that has guided him during his time at Nobles, among other topics. 

Episode 21: Jen Hamilton

This episode features an interview with Jen Hamilton, Director of Counseling and Psychology at Nobles. Jen speaks about current trends in student well-being and wellness, the factors that can positively and negatively impact students' sense of themselves, and common misconceptions of those who struggle with mental health, among other topics.