Leadership

Sharon Gaudreau

Assistant Head of School for Strategic Enrollment Management

(860) 439-2789

sgaudreau@williamsschool.org

“The community of people at Williams is what makes it most special. Our students are engaged and engaging young people who are driven to thrive in our challenging academic program. At the same time, they understand the value of taking positive risks in academics, arts, athletics, or other special interests. Most importantly, our students care about maintaining our inclusive, kind, and caring community. It’s amazing to me how quickly and easily new students feel welcome and find their niche at Williams. Students are cared for in a plethora of ways, from receiving personal greetings each day to creating new and distinctive programs, to spending time during daily faculty office hours working with individual students, they are all fully vested in the success of each and every student at Williams.”

Tim Fitzpatrick

Chief Operating Officer

tfitzpatrick@williamsschool.org

Freda Gimpel

Chief Financial Officer

(860) 439-2757

fgimpel@williamsschool.org

Dana Clark

Director of College Counseling

(860) 439-5056

dclark@williamsschool.org

“As a college counselor, I get to watch young people make one of their biggest decisions in life and we really only make a handful of huge life decisions: college, jobs, maybe a relocation or two, whether to get married or have kids. I’ve had the greatest opportunity to watch you decide on that first big decision. How lucky am I?”

Heather DeLaurentis

Athletic Director

Parent 2021, 2023

(860) 439-5176

hdelaurentis@williamsschool.org

“I love to watch student-athletes push themselves to try new things, make mistakes, find new passions, make new friends, and grow their capacity to learn in our supportive community.”

Brian Mezzi

Director of Development and Alumni Engagement

(860) 439-5474

bmezzi@williamsschool.org

“Every day I get to witness why so many alumni hold their memories of Williams so closely. Whether greeting all of our students each morning as they walk in, to hearing the laughs at lunch or in the hallways, it all feels like an extension of my family. Independent schools like Williams play a significant role in their communities by providing high-quality education and unique educational experiences that are tailored to the individual needs and interests of each student. Philanthropy plays a crucial role in ensuring the long-term success of the School and helps foster a sense of community and investment in its future. This inspires others to get involved and support our mission. As a result, a strong culture of giving can help ensure Williams’ longevity and success for generations to come.”

Chelsea Rallis

Director of Upper School Teaching and Learning

(860) 439-2795

crallis@williamsschool.org

“I think the most important thing to helping my students grow is allowing them to understand the meaning behind what they are learning. Making connections between our curriculum, as well as the wider world, helps to create that understanding and maturity students need to succeed as they move towards their college, careers, and beyond. Additionally, simply providing safe spaces to express opinions, try something new, or simply to seek help is key to gaining the trust needed to join forces with students as they build on their skills as learners as well as young adults.”

M. Joseph Cote

Director of Middle School Teaching and Learning

(860) 439-2769

jcote@williamsschool.org

“I like to build a strong rapport with students so that they are receptive to feedback and develop the skills needed for self-advocacy. This is especially important for my Eighth Grade Students—English 8 is a very challenging curriculum, but by the end of the year students are proud of how well they were able to handle the complex material. We balance the rigor with some fun activities, I’m known for “Shakespeare Dodgeball” that’s been one of our most anticipated and favorite activities in my classes.”