Meet Our Team!

With an average teaching tenure of 18 years, our faculty strike the perfect balance of youthful energy and seasoned expertise. They’re not just educators—they’re lifelong learners, mentors, and champions of kindness, curiosity, and community.

Our team reflects the diversity of our region and works together to create an inclusive, student-centered environment where every child feels known and valued.

By the Numbers:
  • 78 Full-Time Teachers
  • 46 Apprentice Teachers, Assistants & Specialists
  • 52 Administrative & Staff Members

Explore our Faculty + Staff Directory to meet the people who make Country School extraordinary.

Our Leadership Team

List of 11 members.

  • Photo of Aaron Cooper

    Aaron Cooper 

    Head of School
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  • Photo of Jeannie Bean

    Jeannie (Staunton) Bean 83

    Director of Early Childhood
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  • Photo of Holly Casella

    Holly (Donaldson) Casella 04

    Director of Advancement
    (203) 801-5687
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  • Photo of Sebnem Giorgio

    Sebnem Giorgio 

    Chief Financial and Operations Officer
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  • Photo of Katherine Kaneko

    Katherine Kaneko 

    Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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  • Photo of Mark Macrides

    Mark Macrides 

    Director of Community Engagement / Visual Arts Teacher
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  • Photo of Meaghan Mallin

    Meaghan Mallin 

    Head of Early Childhood and Lower School
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  • Photo of Beth O'Brien

    Beth O'Brien 

    Director of Enrollment Management and Financial Aid
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  • Photo of Reshan Richards

    Reshan Richards 

    Director of Studies
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  • Photo of Kirsten Rosolen

    Kirsten Rosolen 

    Head of Middle and Upper School
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  • Photo of Leanne Tormey

    Leanne Tormey 

    Horizons Executive Director
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Meet Our Faculty + Staff

What sets a Country School teacher apart?

A deep commitment to knowing each child. A true partnership with parents. High expectations matched by unwavering support. Every educator brings unique strengths—but all share a passion for helping students become confident and capable, happy and healthy, and well-prepared for secondary school and beyond.
New Canaan Country School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin and are afforded all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, or disability in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid policies or any other school-administered programs.