Peoples - ��Ƶ

John

Natalie Campbell — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:30:21 +0000

John Abele is inextricably linked to ��Ƶ—through his wife, an alum, Mary Seton Abele ’56; his three children, Christopher ’86, Alexander ’87, and Jennifer ’90; and his service on ��Ƶ’s Board of Trustees from 1991 to 2002. John is co-founder of Boston Scientific, a medical device company with more than 25,000 employees, and was president of Medi-tech, Inc. He retired from Boston Scientific in 2005. John is the owner of the Kingbridge Conference Centre and Institute in King City, Ontario. He is the vice chair of the board of FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Foundation and is a member of the President’s Council of Olin College. John also chairs his family foundation, the Argosy Foundation, and is trustee emeritus of Amherst College, where he received his B.A. John and Mary live in Shelburne, Vt.

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Maggie Yuan

Natalie Campbell — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:30:14 +0000

As a current ��Ƶ parent, Maggie Yuan is a passionate advocate for the power of parent engagement in fostering a vibrant and connected school community. A dedicated parent volunteer, she served as a co-chair of the Parent Annual Fund and team volunteer for the Varsity Baseball team, and participated in programs, such as the ��Ƶ Residential Enrichment (��ƵRE) Program and the Parent-to-Parent Program.

Professionally, Maggie has extensive experience in research, evaluation, and leadership within the fields of youth development and mental health. Maggie is on the Arlington Youth Counseling Center Advisory Board, and has a private practice. Maggie holds a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and a Doctorate in Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She has earned a Certificate in Social Impact Management and Leadership from the Institute for Nonprofit Practice, in affiliation with Tufts University’s Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life. In recognition of her contributions to the nonprofit sector, she was honored with the Change Maker Award by the Institute for Nonprofit Practice in 2021.

Maggie lives in Arlington, Mass. with her husband, Clifton, and their two sons, Morgan and Cedric ’27.

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Gary Zheng

Natalie Campbell — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:30:14 +0000

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Gen Yoshimura

Natalie Campbell — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:30:07 +0000

Gen Yoshimura is a Japanese drummer, composer, and educator based in Boston. After moving to the United States to study at Berklee College of Music, where he earned his bachelor's of music, and Longy School of Music of Bard College, wher hear earned his master's of music, he established himself as a versatile performer fluent in jazz, Latin music, fusion, and pop. Throughout his career, he has performed with numerous internationally acclaimed artists, including Fernando Huergo, Walter Smith, Kris Davis, Oscar Stagnaro, Bruno Raberg, and many others. A career highlight came when his performance on Fernando Huergo's big band album The Possibility of Change was featured alongside recordings by Pat Metheny, Fred Hersch, and Bobby Watson in Jazz Artistry Now's "Best of Jazz 2020." As an educator, Gen serves on the faculty of New England Conservatory's preparatory and continuing education programs, teaching ensembles and giving private lessons. He has also presented clinics and master classes for Berklee College of Music, including its Summer Drum and Percussion Workshop.

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Reid Young

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Andrea Yanes

Natalie Campbell — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:29:58 +0000

Andrea Yanes joined the ��Ƶ faculty as the first Wilcox Fellow in September 2000. In addition to teaching 9th grade biology and several electives, she has been an assistant volleyball coach, an advisor to Alianza Latina, and a faculty representative in the Admissions Office. She is also a parent to three ��Ƶ students (’22, ’24, and ’27).

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Sarah Yeh

Natalie Campbell — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:29:58 +0000

As the associate head for teaching, learning, and faculty, Sarah Yeh works with the members of the Academic Office and Academic Council to support the experience of teaching and learning at ��Ƶ, from curriculum and pedagogy to hiring and professional development. Sarah also serves as an academic advisor and an administrator on duty. Sarah joined ��Ƶ in 2008 as a member of the history faculty, and she continues to teach in the department alongside her administrative work. Sarah loved history from an early age, and it was her high school American history teacher who inspired her path toward history and education as a scholarly pursuit and profession. While Sarah toyed with the idea of pursuing another childhood dream (becoming a marine biologist and searching for the elusive giant squid), she ultimately followed her passion for history and has been teaching and working in schools ever since. She says she is thankful that far more dedicated and talented cephalopod lovers managed to find and film the giant squid!

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James Williston

Natalie Campbell — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:29:36 +0000

After over 25 years in professional theater both in front of and behind the curtain, James Williston joined the ��Ƶ Performing Arts Department in 2018 and is thrilled to be sharing his knowledge, skills, and passion for live performance with the amazing students at ��Ƶ. James works with students, ��Ƶ’s in-house staff, and professional working mentors to design and execute the sets, lights, props, costumes, sound, and SFX for every production and concert on stage as well as for the film program productions. He is excited for the new opportunities coming to students with the opening of the new Centennial Arts Center in 2025, and he looks forward to the continued growth of the theater tech program into this new era.

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Ben Wilson

Natalie Campbell — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:29:36 +0000

What are you involved in at ��Ƶ?
I am a member of the varsity soccer, basketball, and baseball teams, which I have participated in during each athletic season during my time at ��Ƶ. Additionally, I play bass guitar for the Jazz Workshop and Vocal Jazz and Pop Ensemble. I love to dip my feet in everything ��Ƶ has to offer, because the freedom of choice in terms of extracurriculars helps students find their passions.

Why did you choose ��Ƶ?
I chose ��Ƶ because of how easy it is to engage in each of my interests, no matter how different they may be. Coming into high school, I wasn’t sure whether or not I could continue music and sports at the same time. However, it soon became clear that with ��Ƶ’s strong value of well-roundedness, I would be able to pursue a variety of activities throughout the entire school year. As I have progressed through my time as a student, I have only discovered more opportunities to try new things, with the full support of student and faculty communities.

Advice to prospective students?
My advice to prospective students is to enjoy each step of your journey. I often find myself anticipating the future, and in turn, not appreciating the moment I am in. Since I learned this lesson, I strive to be more present and engaged every day, and I think that it is valuable to practice this early on.

Share a moment where you knew you belonged at ��Ƶ:
This past basketball season, a moment that made me feel extremely at home in ��Ƶ was during our end-of-season team dinner. During this shared meal, I looked around and reflected on the sense of brotherhood my teammates and I had fostered during our time together. Whether during a tough practice or after a win or a tough loss, my peers had always stuck together and supported another. To conclude this dinner, our senior captains shared a speech about their time and growth on the team, and both shed tears as they spoke. This reveals how comfortable and expressive this small community within ��Ƶ was, and I felt extremely grateful to be valued and seen by my captains.

What is your favorite activity at ��Ƶ and why?
Currently, my favorite pastime is playing hacky sack with friends during my free periods. Due to the sudden resurrection of this “sport” in high schools across the country, the ��Ƶ community has certainly embraced the trend, as I find small hacky sack circles across campus each day. I love how each circle welcomes students to join and play along with open arms, and some groups even hold more competitive sessions to challenge themselves as a team. It has become a great way to spend time outdoors with friends, or even just to pass time during school breaks.

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Carmen Welton

Natalie Campbell — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:29:26 +0000

Carmen Welton began working at ��Ƶ as a Spanish teacher in fall 2015. She has taught all levels in the program and has developed electives including a Latin American literature course and an interdisciplinary Spanish/history course on Mexico. Throughout her time at ��Ƶ, Carmen has supported a variety of student activities such as Alianza Latina, cross-country, and track and field. She has participated in numerous task forces and committee work, including the Mission Review Committee, the Head of School Search Committee, and the Strategic Planning Committee. She also co-chaired the Curriculum and Program Review. Carmen lives with her family in a student house, where she supports the residential life program as a lead house faculty member. Carmen is deeply invested in exploring learning opportunities beyond the four walls of a classroom, and has helped lead initiatives such as student trips to Mexico over spring break. Other interests include playing word games with her children and collaborating with colleagues in developing disruptive pedagogy.

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Peoples - ������Ƶ

John

Maggie Yuan

Gary Zheng

Gen Yoshimura

Reid Young

Andrea Yanes

Sarah Yeh

James Williston

Ben Wilson

Carmen Welton

Peoples - ��Ƶ