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JohnUpper | Madison, CT
“What’s beautiful about our makerspace—we call it The Nest—is that it democratizes making. Anybody can do this. Being a maker isn’t about the equipment—the 3D printers, the vinyl cutters. It’s a mindset. You’re an entrepreneur. You see a need, and you respond to it.”
Learn More about Learning at AndoverStudent Population
Students from
54
Countries
45
States/Territories
- 45
- 55
45%
Students receive
financial aid
14 years
of need-blind admission
300+
courses with
150
electives
12
students in the
average class
60+
interscholastic teams in
21
different sports
400+
students engaged in community engagement programs each term
21
miles to Boston
10
minute-walk to the
town of Andover
A Day in the Life
“My dorm is filled with a great group of guys. My friends make it feel like home.”
STUDENTS
Adaora, Lower
Dagny, Upper
Frank, Senior
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“My favorite thing about Andover is the collaboration and conversation. This is an intellectual wonderland for those who seek it.”
STUDENTS
Joe, Lower
Adaora, Lower
Dagny, Upper
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“What’s so great about Andover is that even when you’re doing work, it’s still fun because you're doing it with all your friends.”
STUDENTS
Joe, Lower
Adaora, Lower
Frank, Senior
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“I’m still as excited as when I first applied. It’s literally everything that I wanted it to be, and I’m just really happy that I’m here.”
STUDENTS
Joe, Lower
Dagny, Upper
Frank, Senior
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Edward Yankow
Second-Year Fellow in Theatre & Dance, House Counselor, JV3 Boys Soccer Assistant Coach
“I am inspired when students see the connections of observation, identity, and language come together through performance.”
ARTS
Abbey Siegfried
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“It is really important that young people have the tools and lifelong skills they need to lead healthy lives.”
WELLNESS
Amy Patel
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Hector Membreno-Canales
Art Instructor, Director of Community and Multicultural Development (CAMD), Wrestling Coach, Army Veteran
Hector’s work explores official histories, American patriotism, and the Military-Industrial Complex
INSTRUCTORS
Nick Zufelt
Lilia Cai
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Joel Jacob
Chair and Instructor of Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science Department on the Harris Family Instructorship, House Counselor, BJV1 Squash Coach, Advisor
In his role as chair, Mr. Jacob helps students find the right courses and works to support the teachers in the Math department.
RESIDENTIAL LIFE
Susan Esty P’22
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“I get to collaborate with incredible community partners to create and operate meaningful community engagement programs.”
ADVISORS
Paul Murphy ’84 P’16, ’19, ’22
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Nick Zufelt
Computer Science Instructor, Complementary House Counselor, Tang Fellow, Brace Center Advisor, Track Coach
In addition to being a computer science instructor, Nick is a Tang Institute Fellow working on the ethi{CS} project.
INSTRUCTORS
Lilia Cai
Hector Membreno-Canales
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Abbey Siegfried
Music Department Chair, Academy Organist, Conductor of Fidelio and the Phillips Academy Chorus, House Counselor
“I always say that I love music—obviously, I’m a musician—but I love people more than I love music.”
ARTS
Edward Yankow
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Lilia Cai
Chair and Instructor in Chinese on the Dr. Yuan Han Instructorship, Co-Advisor of Asian Women Empowerment, 2018 Faculty Fellow of Brace Center for Gender Studies, Ed.D. in Leadership in Schooling
Dr. Cai's pedagogical goal is to teach Chinese in a culturally responsive way that connects to students' various aspects of identities.
INSTRUCTORS
Nick Zufelt
Hector Membreno-Canales
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Complementary house counselor in Taylor House and varsity football coach
COACHES
Martha Fenton ’83
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Martha Fenton ’83
Girls’ Ice and Field Hockey Coach, West Quad North Cluster Dean, Physical Education Instructor
“My passions are much the same as when I was a student, except now I am on the teaching and coaching sides of wellness and sports.”
COACHES
Charles “Trey” V. Brown ’12
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Paul Murphy ’84 P’16, ’19, ’22
Math Instructor, House Counselor, Girls' Varsity Swimming Varsity Coach, Advisor, Father, Husband, Former Dean of Students, Former Director of Summer Session.
“The longer I'm here, the more I learn. It is a rich place of deep traditions, but is hardly traditional.”
ADVISORS
Monique Cueto-Potts
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“I see my role as a bridge between different groups and a partner with lots of different people.”
RESIDENTIAL LIFE
Joel Jacob
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Dr. Patel is passionate about educating adolescents about health and developing lifelong healthy habits.
WELLNESS
Nicole Jeter
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EDUCATOR & THOUGHT LEADER
Action with Accountability
At A Glance
Learning at Andover
Intensely interactive and distinct courses
Need-Blind Admission
Meeting 100% of each student’s demonstrated financial need
Leadership
Meet Dr. Raynard Kington, our 16th Head of School
Equity & Inclusion
Reaffirming our priorities with an expanded call to action
Headlines From Campus
For the love of teaching
Saluting four retiring faculty with a combined total of 124 years of service to Andover
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