Peoples - º£½ÇÊÓÆµ /about/people/ Independent high school in Concord, Mass. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:42:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 /wp-content/uploads/2024/08/cropped-Concord_Haines_White_125px-32x32.png Peoples - º£½ÇÊÓÆµ /about/people/ 32 32 Gary Zheng /about/people/gary-zheng/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:42:27 +0000 /about/people/gary-zheng-2/ The post Gary Zheng appeared first on º£½ÇÊÓÆµ.

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John /about/people/john/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:42:27 +0000 /about/people/john-2/ John Abele is inextricably linked to º£½ÇÊÓÆµâ€”through his wife, an alum, Mary Seton Abele ’56; his three children, Christopher ’86, Alexander ’87, and Jennifer ’90; and his service on Concord […]

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John Abele is inextricably linked to º£½ÇÊÓÆµâ€”through his wife, an alum, Mary Seton Abele ’56; his three children, Christopher ’86, Alexander ’87, and Jennifer ’90; and his service on º£½ÇÊÓÆµâ€™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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Reid Young /about/people/reid-young/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:42:13 +0000 /about/people/reid-young-2/ The post Reid Young appeared first on º£½ÇÊÓÆµ.

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Maggie Yuan /about/people/maggie-yuan/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:42:13 +0000 /about/people/maggie-yuan-2/ As a current º£½ÇÊÓÆµ 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, […]

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As a current º£½ÇÊÓÆµ 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 º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Residential Enrichment (º£½ÇÊÓÆµRE) 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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Aleki Zdraveski /about/people/aleki-zdraveski/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:42:13 +0000 /about/people/aleki-zdraveski-2/ She/herDay Student from Cambridge, Mass. Previous School: Shady Hill School What are you involved in at º£½ÇÊÓÆµ? I have been dancing since my freshman year and doing Dance Project since […]

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She/her
Day Student from Cambridge, Mass.
Previous School: Shady Hill School


What are you involved in at º£½ÇÊÓÆµ?
I have been dancing since my freshman year and doing Dance Project since my sophomore year. I participated in girls varsity lacrosse my first two years and am on the girls varsity track and field team this year. I am also a member of º£½ÇÊÓÆµSA (º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Students in Action) and a co-head of the Self-Defense Club.

Why did you choose º£½ÇÊÓÆµ?
What initially drew me into º£½ÇÊÓÆµ was the strong quality of academics and project-based learning, the opportunity to make close connections with teachers, and to explore my interests in the visual arts. But the incredible sense of community I felt on campus ultimately made me choose Concord. I remember on my Revisit Day being invited to play soccer during a 10-minute break by students in my English class. We had so much fun, and they told me about their experience at º£½ÇÊÓÆµ. This small gesture gave me insight into the kind of people at this school. I knew in that moment this was the kind of uplifting community I wanted to be a part of.

Favorite class you’ve taken at º£½ÇÊÓÆµ and why?
Before starting my junior year, I was intimidated by the thought of taking physics. The subject has a reputation for being difficult, and I was worried I wouldn’t be able to keep up. But as the semester continued, something unexpected happened—I found myself loving the class. Concepts that once seemed impossible began to click, and I started to see the beauty in how physics explains the world around us. By the end of the year, physics had become one of my favorite subjects, and I hope to take Advanced Physics: Waves and Optics next year.

Advice to prospective students?
º£½ÇÊÓÆµ offers an incredibly wide range of classes, clubs, athletics, and arts. My advice is to try as many new activities that interest you as you can! Don’t be afraid of something not working out, because you never know what will end up being a new passion.

Share a moment where you knew you belonged at º£½ÇÊÓÆµ:
During my freshman year, I went on a school trip to France. At first, I was nervous because I didn’t know many of the other students. But from the moment we boarded the plane, everyone was welcoming and kind. Whether we were exploring new cities, sharing meals, or laughing over travel mishaps, I started to form strong friendships. By the end of the trip, I truly felt like I belonged at º£½ÇÊÓÆµ. Some of my favorite high school memories were made on that journey.

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Imke Winkler /about/people/imke-winkler/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:42:00 +0000 /about/people/imke-winkler-2/ As an architecture student at the Leibniz Universität Hannover, Germany, Imke Winkler worked in the university’s building department as a student assistant for four years. She first came to Boston […]

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As an architecture student at the Leibniz Universität Hannover, Germany, Imke Winkler worked in the university’s building department as a student assistant for four years. She first came to Boston for an internship in a local architectural firm specializing in the design of educational institutions while also taking classes at the Boston Architectural College on Newbury Street. When she moved to Washington, D.C., with her family, Imke worked in a small structural engineering firm for 10 years, helping with the design and management of projects large and small. She was excited when the opportunity of returning to Boston arose. Since, she has dipped her toes into interior design, which has always been a great interest of hers. In February 2023, Imke joined º£½ÇÊÓÆµ, where she is helping manage the school’s operations.

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Andrea Yanes /about/people/andrea-yanes/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:42:00 +0000 /about/people/andrea-yanes-2/ Andrea Yanes joined the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ faculty as the first Wilcox Fellow in September 2000. In addition to teaching 9th grade biology and several electives, she has been an assistant […]

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Andrea Yanes joined the º£½ÇÊÓÆµ 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 º£½ÇÊÓÆµ students (’22, ’24, and ’27).

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Sarah Yeh /about/people/sarah-yeh/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:42:00 +0000 /about/people/sarah-yeh-2/ 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 […]

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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 º£½ÇÊÓÆµ, from curriculum and pedagogy to hiring and professional development. Sarah also serves as an academic advisor and an administrator on duty. Sarah joined º£½ÇÊÓÆµ 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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Carmen Welton /about/people/carmen-welton/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:41:44 +0000 /about/people/carmen-welton-2/ Carmen Welton began working at º£½ÇÊÓÆµ as a Spanish teacher in fall 2015. She has taught all levels in the program and has developed electives including a Latin American […]

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Carmen Welton began working at º£½ÇÊÓÆµ 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 º£½ÇÊÓÆµ, 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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Kim Williams /about/people/kim-williams/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:41:44 +0000 /about/people/kim-williams-2/ Kim Williams joined º£½ÇÊÓÆµâ€™s Board of Trustees in fall 2009 and served as president from 2013 to 2018. Kim holds a master of science degree in economics from the […]

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Kim Williams joined º£½ÇÊÓÆµâ€™s Board of Trustees in fall 2009 and served as president from 2013 to 2018. Kim holds a master of science degree in economics from the University of London and a bachelor of arts degree in economics and French from Kingston Polytechnic, London. She spent the majority of her professional career working in investment management and retired in 2005 as senior vice president and partner of Boston-based Wellington Management. Kim was a noted leader in the business world, and while advancing her own career, she advocated for women in business and brought about progress for women in many industry-leading organizations. She currently sits on the boards of several companies involved in a range of production, including forest products, renewable energy, and media. Kim lives in Newbury, Mass., with her husband, Trevor Miller. They are the proud parents of Alexander ’08, Ben ’14, and Rebecca ’14.

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