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Aleki Zdraveski

Natalie Campbell — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:30:34 +0000

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

What are you involved in at ��Ƶ?
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 ��ƵSA (��Ƶ Students in Action) and a co-head of the Self-Defense Club.

Why did you choose ��Ƶ?
What initially drew me into ��Ƶ 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 ��Ƶ. 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 ��Ƶ 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?
��Ƶ 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 ��Ƶ:
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 ��Ƶ. Some of my favorite high school memories were made on that journey.

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Gary Zheng

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John

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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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Sarah Yeh

Natalie Campbell — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:30:13 +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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Reid Young

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Maggie Yuan

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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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James Williston

Natalie Campbell — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:29:57 +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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Imke Winkler

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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 ��Ƶ, where she is helping manage the school’s operations.

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Andrea Yanes

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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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Tracy Welch

Natalie Campbell — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:29:41 +0000

Tracy Welch is Head of Wealth Advisory for Clarendon Private, a boutique wealth management firm based in Boston. She has more than two decades of experience in financial services and wealth management. She previously worked at Eaton Vance WaterOak Advisors, helping individuals and families achieve their personal investment and planning goals. Prior to joining Eaton Vance, Tracy was a managing director at Credit Suisse in the global markets division, advising many of the firm’s key institutional accounts.

Tracy is a graduate of ��Ƶ, Dartmouth College, the University of Virginia School of Law, and Harvard Business School. She is a competitive amateur golfer and former captain of the Dartmouth Women’s Golf Team, and she serves as co-chair of Friends of Dartmouth Golf. Tracy and her husband, Steve Adams, live in Winchester, Mass., and have three children, Tory ’23, Mandy ’24, and Bradford Adams. Tracy served as co-chair of ��Ƶ’s 2020–2024 Parent Annual Fund Committee and is chair of the Alum Annual Fund.

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Peoples - ������Ƶ

Aleki Zdraveski

Gary Zheng

John

Sarah Yeh

Reid Young

Maggie Yuan

James Williston

Imke Winkler

Andrea Yanes

Tracy Welch

Peoples - ��Ƶ