Dr. Clarke came to Gould in 1997. Currently Dr. Clarke is the Assistant Head of School for Teaching and Learning. Over the years he has taught many courses including AP Comparative Government, AP US History, Eastern Philosophy, Psychology, and Dylan and American Culture. In his time at Gould, he has coached a variety of sports including baseball, basketball, softball, cross country, mountain biking, road cycling, and Nordic skiing. In Dr. Clarke's spare time he enjoys climbing mountains with his family and corgi Delilah, listening to music, collecting vinyl, and doing crossword puzzles. He likes long walks on the beach and has a soft side for T Swift and the Carpenters, especially "Rainy Days and Mondays." He lives in Bethel with his wife Beth, the Principal at Woodstock Elementary School. They have four children, Jeb '12, Aiden '15, Caleb '16, and Liv '19, who continue to amaze and inspire them.

Ms. Allen grew up in New Milford, Connecticut. She discovered her passion for teaching while volunteering and working at Village Center for the Arts. She recently graduated from the University of Scranton with a major in Secondary Education and History with a minor in Political Science. Some of the most influential moments in college were spent working with the Center for Service and Social Justice (CSSJ). Through CSSJ, she worked with the local Scranton community and also helped rebuild homes for people who could not prove proof of ownership in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria.

A New Hampshire native and Nordic skier, Ms. Barstow previously taught history at Portsmouth High School and was a Special Education teacher in Durham, New Hampshire. She loves reading and spending time with her husband, Chris, a timber framer, their son, Lucas, and their daughter, Rosie. The Barstows live in Bethel, just off-campus. University of New Hampshire B.A. University of New Hampshire M.A.T.

Ms. Davis has worked extensively in the field of college advising, both in Maine and Virginia nonprofits, where she designed and directed programs to build access for first-generation, low-income students, and student-athletes. She also spent five years as a faculty member at Northfield Mount Herman School. Her life's work and education has been centered in sprituality and social justice. Lynchburg College B.A. Emory University M.A.

Wyatt Gormsen grew up just outside the nation's capital of Washington, DC, before heading to Charlottesville to study political science and history at the University of Virginia. While attending UVA, Wyatt began spending summers in western Maine working as a camp counselor and wilderness trip leader, shifting his interests toward a future in education. Wyatt relocated to the Northeast full-time to join the Gould Fellowship program in 2023 after completing four years of study at UVA, alongside four camp seasons in Maine, a summer studying at Oxford University, two cross-country road trips backpacking across the US, and a winter season stint in Colorado. Wyatt is currently completing graduate work at UMaine and Northeastern to enhance his pedagogical and technical skills while teaching in the History Department, learning to embrace the craft and the social sciences holistically. Originally a competitive swimmer and lacrosse player in Virginia, Wyatt now embraces the more freeform approach of the outdoor community. He primarily stays active through backpacking, skiing, climbing, and biking and enjoys spending leisure time across reading, writing, film, and music.

Adam A. Leff is the Chair of the World Languages Department and Director of Civic Engagement at Gould Academy in Bethel, Maine. He manages a grant from the French Ministry of National Education and Youth, overseeing initiatives that promote bilingualism and foster transatlantic collaboration between France and the United States. At Gould, Adam teaches advanced French language and culture courses, as well as AP Government and Politics. He also coaches the WorldQuest and Academic Quiz Bowl Teams. Adam holds a B.A. from Middlebury College, an M.A. in French Literature from the University of Pennsylvania, and is a Ph.D. (ABD) in French Civilization at Pennsylvania State University, where he specialized in migration theory and ethnography. Outside of his academic pursuits, Adam enjoys running, cycling, and other outdoor activities in the mountains of Western Maine. He shares his passion for the French language and culture with his wife, who is also a French teacher and Assistant Dean of Students at Gould Academy.

Adrian comes to Gould Academy from Mount Desert Island and Swan’s Island after graduating with a degree in Human Ecology from College of the Atlantic ('23) in Bar Harbor. At COA, they studied creative writing and outdoor education, which culminated in their senior project, focusing on expeditionary canoeing, histories of land and people, and reflective, autobiographical writing. While working as a Fellow will be Adrian's first experience at Gould, they have a long family history at the Academy, stretching back to their great-grandmother. Adrian looks forward to continuing this family background at Gould, learning about the natural and cultural histories of western Maine, as well as exploring the area by foot and canoe.

Mr. Manning has over 30 years of experience in the classroom. A gifted speaker, he is a dramatic presence in the classroom. His energetic discussions are engaging and can often be heard into the halls and nearby classrooms. Aside from being a dedicated and talented teacher, Mr. Manning is dedicated to the seven-day boarding school tradition where students come first, whether it be in the classroom, on the athletic fields, or in the dormitory. When not teaching Mr. Manning can be found on the mountain with the Ski Patrol Program, teaching students the ins and outs of mountain operations and wilderness medicine. He lives on campus in the Hutchinson House with his wife, Denise, and their campus therapy dog, Mookie. Their son, Alec '14 played baseball at Kenyon College. St. Lawrence University B.A. Tufts University M.A.

Katie Stack is a Maine native growing up in Raymond and attending North Yarmouth Academy. For college Katie traveled to another rural location, Canton, New York graduating in 2004 as a double major in History and Fine Arts. Before landing in Bethel in 2006 Katie taught for 2 years at the Williston Northampton School in Massachusetts. Currently, Katie is the Director Student Wellbeing and Advising as well as a history teacher at Gould. Throughout her time at Gould Katie has worn many hats from instructing ski patrol, enjoying many Junior Four Point expeditions, teaching English Studies, and serving as the Humanities Department Chair. Katie lives in Bethel with her husband (Brian) and two children (Gwen and Preston). As a family they enjoy skiing, mountain biking, spending as much time on the coast as possible, and watching sunsets. Katie's background in experiential education and educational leadership help cement her curriculum and committee work focused on student wellness and wellbeing.