Education
- Certified Athletic
Administrator's (CAA) Certificate, National Interscholastic Athletic
Administrators Association, 2003
- George Mason University,
M.Ed. - Educational Leadership and Administration,
Fairfax, VA, 2001
- School Administrator's
License, State of Virginia, 2001
- Physical Education
Teaching Certificate, Maryland and Virginia , 1992
- Salem State College,
BS - Physical Education, Salem, MA, 1991
- Haverhill High School,
Haverhill, MA, 1985
Background
Chris
joined Rocky Hill School as the Athletic Director in 2005. His
career in education and coaching has spanned fifteen years. His
position prior to coming to Rocky Hill was as the Upper School
Director of Athletics and the Girls' Junior Varsity Softball Coach
at Moses Brown School in Providence, RI (2003-2005). At
the Congressional Schools of Virginia (1996-2003), Chris
was the Director
of Physical Education and Athletics (Grades K-8) and a Middle
School Girls' Softball, Boys' Basketball and Soccer Coach. He
was also the Student Government and Junior National Honor Society
advisor. From 1992 - 1996, Chris was the Assistant
Director of Athletics
and a Physical Education Teacher (Grades K-12) at the Charles
E. Smith Jewish
Day School in Rockville, MD. In addition, he coached Varsity Track
and Field, Middle School Boys' Baseball and Soccer, and Junior
Varsity Boys' Basketball.
Interests,
Activities and Plans
Statement on Athletics:
Participation in athletics
has the potential to positively impact a student's life in innumerable
ways. It has the power to increase a student's confidence, to
form meaningful relationships with their peers and coaches and
to provide a vehicle for learning important life lessons. These
are the reasons that I have pursued a career in athletic administration.
I understand the impact that I can have in helping to create opportunities
for students that will stay with them over a lifetime.
I didn't mention the
pressure of wins and losses as I described the impact of athletic
participation. This is because I do not believe that the real
mission of athletics should be based on winning. Instead, I believe
my role as an Athletic Director is to facilitate the quality ingredients
for a successful athletic program – knowledgeable and dedicated
coaches, outstanding facilities and equipment, and the organization
of challenging venues for competition. Within these duties, my
overarching principle is how athletics can positively impact a
student's overall education throughout their school years.
On
a Personal Note
My wife, Karisa, and
I live in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. We have two children Charlie
and Nilsa. Charlie is eight years old and in the third grade at
Rocky Hill. Nilsa is three and loves singing, dancing and being
read to.
My love of athletics
extends to my personal interests which include golfing, playing
basketball and adult men's softball, and running. I am a volunteer
coach for my son's soccer team. With a hectic work schedule, I
look forward to spending quality and much needed time with my
family on the weekends.
Charlie and Nilsa
on her first birthday in December 2005.
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