The Northbrook faculty is experienced, professional, and dedicated. Parents have commented that "Northbrook teachers are teaching for the love of teaching" and that it is obvious that they proudly offer more than what is expected. Because of the high quality of the Northbrook students and the small class sizes, Northbrook teachers comment that " they can do more with their students and they enjoy the challenge that active learners present". The Northbrook Experience is built on this simple formula for personal success: A small community of fine students + experienced teachers who give personal attention + a comprehensive curriculum designed to challenge and extend = an outstanding middle school education.

About our teachers:

• Math: Mr. Leach has been teaching at Northbrook since 2005. Mr. Leach has a BS in mathematics from Goucher College and an MAT in teaching Mathematics from Bridgewater State College. He is currently pursuing his Doctorate in Mathematics at Boston University.
  
  
• English and US HIstory: Ms. DeMoura has been teaching at Northbrook since 2004. She has a BA in French with a minor in social studies from Rhode Island College. Ms. DeMoura has taught US History for 28 years and taught French and Geography for 11 years. Ms. DeMoura has graduate studies at Bridgewater State College and Rhode Island College.

• Headmaster and Co-Founder and Social Studies: Mr. Paul Harrison, MEd.
  co-founded Northbrook Academy and serves as its headmaster. In addition to thirty five years experience teaching from middle school through college and three years in administration, Mr. Harrison also has many years experience as an athletics director and coach.
  
  
• Dean of Faculty, Science and Cross-country Coach: Mr. Ronald Sroczynski,MEd., allows students to "learn by doing" as he guides them through classic lessons rich with lab work.  After 36 years teaching Middle School Science, Mr. Srocznski continues to delight in guiding students to discover the wonder of science.  While his experiences include having been an active member of the Science Task Force, but you could also have easily found this dedicated science professional out on the ball field. His all-star record includes coaching the USA Women's National Baseball team to defeat Japan in the World Series in 2001!  He is always very involved in Northbrook’s athletics program, and is the coach of the Northbrook Cross-country team .  Go Shamrocks! 
  
  
• Spanish and Latin: Ms. Troland has been teaching at Northbrook since 2005. She has a BS in Architectural Engineering Technology from Wentworth Institute of Technology. In addition to being an Architectural Designer at Studio of Architecture and Art for six years Ms. Troland also taught Spanish at Henry Burkland School in Middleborough.
  
  
• Music, Chorus and Music History: Ms. Barber has a Bachelors Degree in Music education from Barrington College. In addition to being a music teacher and an oboist, Ms. Barber is the programs coordinator at Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum.
  
  
• Band and Instrumental Lessons: Mr. Zucco studied music and music education at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He is an accomplished musician on both saxophone and keyboard and is currently a recording artist for Same Sky Productions. In addition to teaching at Northbrook, Mr. Zucco currently performs with the following bands: Covered in Funk, The Brand, VMF, and the Michael Zucco Saxophone Quartet.
  
  
• Art and Digital Photography: Ms. Perry has a BFA from the Art Institute in Boston. She has been a professional photographer for over 18 years. She has taught at the Fuller Museum of Art and has 10 years experience in the professional photo imaging industry. She is also the owner of The Sweetest Thing where she uses her artistic skills creating one-of-a-kind nut-free cakes and sweets.
  
  
• Dance: Ms. Hoyo has been aiding and assisting with the instruction of dance the past 4 years. She is an expert dancer herself, having studied dance for over 11 years. Ms. Hoyo is an Alumni of Northbrook Academy who graduated as class Valedictorian in 2005. She is a senior at Cardinal Spellman and plans to continue to teach dance as she looks forward to a future in Medical School.
  
  
• CEO, Co-Founder, Study Power, English, Drama, and String Ensemble: Ms. Boyle offers more than her extensive business and technology background to the management of Northbrook Academy. Applying real world experience with time-management as a mother and a CEO, Ms Boyle teaches Northbrook students study skills and organization habits throughout her Study Power courses. Combing her degree in English with over 20 years experience teaching and professional experience researching and writing for the high tech market, her Northbrook students enjoy her technology rich classroom and love of literature and language. With professional study under Mischa Neiland of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, over 20 years experience teaching strings and having performed in and managed her own string quartet, The Quesset Quartet, Ms. Boyle offers Northbrook her passion as she runs a string program for Northbrook. Following her delight in the creative process, you may also find Ms. Boyle teaching the art of sewing and costuming to Northbrook students, instructing an art class, producing a play or directing a musical. 

   

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