Board of Directors
New England League of Middle Schools are leaders in promoting middle level best practices by providing collaborative learning experiences that support students’ intellectual, academic, social, and emotional growth and success.
As of July 1, 2025
Dr. Peter J. Gillen
Board Chairperson
Christopher T. Pollet
Board Chair-Elect and New Hampshire - South
Timothy F. Phelan
Connecticut - North
Jessica Hanover
Connecticut - East
Dulcey Worth
Connecticut - South
Whitney Day
Massachusetts - North
Dr. Elizabeth A. Schaper
Massachusetts - Central
Natalie Ojunga-Andrew
Massachusetts - West
Melanie S. Brown
Maine - North
Robert Griffin
New Hampshire -North
Christopher T. Pollet
New Hampshire - South
Margie Clyde, M.Ed
Rhode Island
Dr. Dave F. Brown (him/he)
Vermont - North
Dr. Gary Ackerman
Vermont - South
Director of Teaching and Learning Innovation
Rutland, VT
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Aram Zakiam
Middle Level Educator Representative
Brooke Eisenbach, Ph.D.
Professor of Middle Level Education Representative
Advisors to the Board
Advisor for Equity/Diversity/Social Justice
William S. Ivey
Advisor for Budget/Finance
William Wilson
Advisor for Program Development
Robin Wilson
Advisor for Private School Membership
Jake Sumner
School Assessment Coordinator