Welcome, New Faculty!

School begins on Wednesday, 9/4, and along with our new students and families, we'll welcome Caroline Blackett, Jackie Cordi, and Darrin Pearson P’29 to our community.

Check out their bios below, and be sure to stop by campus on Tuesday, 9/3, from 9-11 a.m. for Family Visit Day. We can't wait for you to meet them!

Caroline joins Holly Hennick-Marroquin as the new Fourth Grade co-teacher. She comes to Advent from Léman Manhattan Preparatory School, where she was the After-School Coordinator and head teacher in an early childhood classroom. Caroline is a committed and thoughtful educator with skills in project-based learning, core instruction, and building an inclusive classroom environment.

Caroline shared, "I am so excited to teach at Advent this year because I have heard such amazing things about the warm, supportive, and fun community here! I cannot wait to meet all my students and have the best year together!"

Jackie joins María Aguiló as the new ECC co-teacher. Jackie has extensive knowledge of early childhood education and the Reggio Emilia philosophy. Most recently, she led the junior kindergarten program at Beacon Hill Nursery. Her former colleagues and leaders reflect her vast experience in student support and family partnership.

 Jackie said, "I am excited to be working with new Reggio materials and to see my former students from years past!"

Darrin joins Josy Raycroft as the new PE co-teacher. He has extensive experience teaching PE, most recently as the PE teacher at Cambridge Friends School. Darrin has also been a football, cross country, and track and field coach across multiple grade levels. His son, Titus, will be a Second Grader at Advent this year!

"It will be exciting to teach physical education at Advent. I look forward to promoting and helping students develop new skills, improve their mental health, and learn more about themselves," Darrin shared.