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  • About
    More than a century has passed since Mr. Taft founded our school. While the world and the school have changed dramatically, his fundamental values endure: work hard, without regard for public acclaim; develop all your talents: academic, artistic, and athletic; and most importantly, give of yourself to others.
    • Head of School Peter Becker '95
    • Mission and Motto
    • Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
    • Our History
    • Taft Voices
    • Portrait of a Graduate
    • Honor Code
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    • Welcome to Watertown
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  • Admission
    “The Taft Admission office seeks students who will infuse our community with intellectual and social curiosity, while embracing a joyful balance and a steadfast commitment to excellence in all they pursue.’’Amanda Bohnsack, Director of Enrollment
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    • Mark W. Potter Gallery
    • Concert Series
    • Quicklinks
    • Search
  • Athletics
    In building one of the most successful athletic programs in New England, Taft coaches promote fair play, respect for opponents, a love of the game, competitive spirit, and team loyalty.
    • Schedule
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    • Facilities
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    • Health & Wellness
    • Multimedia
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    Taft has been built, brick by brick, through the collective generosity of generations of alumni, parents, families, and friends.
    • Taft Fund
    • Planned Giving(opens in new window/tab)
    • Endowed Funds
    • Alumni
    • Ways to Give
    • Make a Gift
    • Investing in Taft
    • Contact the Alumni and Development Office
    • Taft Connect(opens in new window/tab)
    • Investing in Taft
  • Living Our Motto
    Not to be served but to serve is more than our motto, it is the underlying principle that shapes our perspectives and guides our actions every day.
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    • Global Leadership Institute
    • Global Studies and Service Diploma
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    • Bringing the World to Taft: Morning Meeting Speaker Series
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Meet the Science Department

Amanda Benedict

Amanda Benedict

Science Department Head
Maddie Beitler

Maddie Beitler

Science
Dana Bertuglia

Dana Bertuglia

Mid Class Dean, Science
Dan Calore

Dan Calore

Science
Jen Chandler

Jen Chandler

Science
Kevin Coleman

Kevin Coleman

Mathematics, Science
Kevin Conroy

Kevin Conroy

Science
Shannon Guidotti

Shannon Guidotti

Interim Co-Dean of Faculty, Science
Matthew Jandreau

Matthew Jandreau

Science
Jim Lehner

Jim Lehner

Science
Morgan Manz

Morgan Manz

Class of 2013
Science, Learning Specialist
Michael McAloon

Michael McAloon

Senior Class Dean, Science
Brian Norledge

Brian Norledge

Science
Charissa Padgett

Charissa Padgett

Science, International Student Coordinator
Ozzie Parente

Ozzie Parente

Associate Dean of Students, Science

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