Shanna is a passionate ceramics instructor who also coaches JV field hockey in the fall and leads a ceramics afternoon program during the winter. As a dorm parent in Peirce, she lives on campus with her family and their dog, Jersey. Shanna thrives on curating and organizing exhibitions and artist workshops, and she plays an integral role in managing the proctor program at the Kaiser Visual Arts Center. During the summer, Shanna travels extensively, participating in artist residencies and leading international ceramic workshops. In her free time, she enjoys running through the Great Salt Marsh in the mornings, capturing photos while backpacking, doodling in her sketchbook, and cooking alongside her two sons.

Jay is a boarding student from Ningbo, China. He enjoys taking challenging courses, particularly in humanities and the sciences. Beyond the classroom, he actively engages in various activities at Govs, from playing violin in the orchestra to captaining the tennis team. Jay also serves as the co-leader for Latin Club and is a shadow for the International Student Alliance at Govs. In his free time, Jay enjoys going on walks at the nearby marsh with his friends.

Theo is a junior boarding student from Westminster, Massachusetts. He enjoys all of the challenges and opportunities for personal growth Govs has to offer. From engaging in history discussions, to planning events as a member of the Student Council and Peer Advisors, to working on his swing in the batting cages, Theo engages in the full range of opportunities Govs provides. When not engaging in academic or extracurricular activities, Theo enjoys being with friends in the Dining Hall or engaging in the various weekend events on campus.

Laya ’24 is a day student at Govs. From developing a passion for art through a ceramics class, to taking on a leadership role as both a Community Facilitator and leader of Asian and Asian American Affinity Group 4A, Laya’s involvement on campus goes beyond just the classroom!

Liz is a boarding student from Framingham, Massachusetts. She is a tri sport varsity athlete who plays field hockey, ice hockey, and softball. Liz loves attending weekend activities and cheering on friends in their athletic and artistic performances when she's not on the field or ice herself!

Jake teaches Spanish, is the head coach of varsity boys tennis in the spring, and teaches instructional tennis in the winter. In his over a decade of teaching at Governor’s, he has led several student trips including ones to Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Spain. He lives on campus with his wife, son (a Govs graduate), and daughter (current Govs student).

Dr. Allen serves as the Science Department Chair and teaches physics. She coaches girls JV lacrosse and serves as the advisor to student affinity group SWAGA. Before Governor's, Emily taught at the collegiate level at Boston University and Babson College, and she also taught at The Pomfret School. When she’s not busy at Governor’s, she enjoys practicing yoga and hiking with her husband and very energetic puppy!

Faith oversees all aspects of the residential life program at Govs in her role as Associate Dean of Students & Director of Residential Life. In addition, she serves as an advisor and the junior and senior class deans. Faith lives on campus with her family.

Day student Will '25 calls being a student at Governor's a "special experience". He plays basketball and lacrosse at Govs, and plays the violin in orchestra. Anatomy and physiology/sports medicine have been his favorite classes so far, and hopes to take a class in marine science next year. Will says his advisor and coaches have helped him gain knowledge, become a better person and become a leader in the Govs community. When he's not busy at school, Will loves boating, fishing, and being outdoors.

Gracie '25 is a boarding student at Govs. A very talented tri-season athlete, she plays on the varsity soccer, basketball, and lacrosse teams. When Gracie arrived at Govs, she was very interested in the sciences and through thought-provoking discussions, challenging experiments, and engaging projects, teachers here have nurtured her passion for scientific exploration. After she took a photography class, that blossomed into a newfound interest for her. She is involved in a variety of clubs, noting that it’s a great way to learn about different subjects and interests with like-minded people.

Mike teaches history, coaches JV football in the fall, and is the assistant coach of varsity boys ice hockey in the winter. He spent years as the Assistant Dean of Students in the Dean's Office before returning full time to the classroom. He is the dorm associate in Farmhouse and he lives on campus with his wife, two daughters (both Govs students), and black lab "Buddy". In addition to enjoying time with students in the classroom, dorm, and athletic fields/rink, he loves to keep up with former students and athletes' accomplishments post-Byfield. Mike calls working with a student during their very first year at Governor’s and then reconnecting during their college years, at their wedding, and meeting their own children is unique and quite special to the Governor's community. When he's not on campus coaching, teaching, or in the dorm, he enjoys golfing, fishing, running, and spending time with his family.

Amy is passionate about creating engaging lessons that help students strengthen their problem-solving skills in mathematics. At the same time, she recognizes that some of the most important lessons a student learns happen outside of the classroom. Amy, who played soccer, lacrosse, and ran indoor track at the collegiate level, is a dedicated coach who helps students discover the importance of teamwork, sportsmanship, and working together to achieve common goals. She enjoys running, playing tennis and golf, and baking sweet treats. She is the head dorm parent in Peirce and often brings baked goods for the residents to Sunday night dorm meetings. Amy values the time she spends with students in the classroom, on the athletic field, and in the dormitory, and believes strongly that character develops in all areas of boarding school life. 

Mr. Satow has been a dorm parent since the very first day of his career as an educator. He is dedicated to using the dormitories and the Residential Life Program at Governor’s as a method of developing adolescents into young adults. Mr. Satow can be found monitoring a study hall, hosting a meal in the dorm common room on a weekend, or organizing the Farmhouse reunion barbecue every spring.