List of 12 frequently asked questions.

  • My primary roles at Thacher

    History teacher, Hill dorm head, girls varsity soccer coach, boys varsity lacrosse coach, and adviser to senior girls.
  • What my students call me

    Bob St. Bob.
  • I knew I wanted to work at Thacher when

    I first spoke to Ms. Perry and Doc D in preliminary Skype and phone interviews.
  • Favorite job perk

    Being part of this incredible community and working with wonderful students and colleagues.
  • Favorite Thacher teaching moment

    The UK Parliament simulation in my AP Comparative Government course.
  • Favorite place in my imagination

    Flying a fighter jet.
  • Favorite places on earth

    The Alto Adige (Südtirol) region of the Italian Dolomites; coastal Maine; Telluride, CO; and Roma.
  • Favorite place at Thacher

    On the Upper Field as the sun is setting at the end of soccer practice or on any of the trails walking, mountain biking, or riding a horse.
  • Hardly anybody knows that

    I was an Outward Bound instructor.
  • The book, movie, work of art, or piece of music I cannot imagine life without

    Grateful Dead show on May 8, 1977.
  • What I wanted to be when I grew up (when I was 10)

    A professional hockey player.
  • What I want to be when I grow up (now)

    I feel very fortunate to teach at Thacher and wouldnt want to do anything else.
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