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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, 2026
Christopher T. Pollet
Board Chairperson
Dr. Peter J. Gillen
Past Board Chairperson
Timothy F. Phelan
Connecticut - North
Heather Tooker
Connecticut - East
Dulcey Worth
Connecticut - South
Dr. Elizabeth A. Schaper
Massachusetts - Central
Natalie Ojunga-Andrew
Massachusetts - West
Melanie S. Brown
Maine - North
Robert Griffin
New Hampshire -North
Dr. Gary Ackerman
Vermont - South
Director of Teaching and Learning Innovation
Rutland, VT
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Timothy Carignan
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 Private School Membership
VACANT
Advisor for Program Development
Robin Wilson
Advisor - Research
Dr. Dave F. Brown (he/him)
School Assessment Coordinator
Bill Downey
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