Rebecca Newcomb, Director of Learning Services
BA: English Literature, Saint Michael’s College
MA: English Literature, University of Massachusetts: Boston
Master of Education: Language & Literacy, Harvard University
After graduating from Harvard Graduate School of Education in 2019, Rebecca started working at Hampshire Country School in New Hampshire as a Dorm Parent and Language/Electives teacher. An avid reader, a classically trained vocalist and flutist, and a lover of language, she has spent much free time dedicated to learning as many languages as she can, but her favorite, by far, is Ancient Greek. Rebecca is excited to live on campus and explore the West Coast.
Griffin Gasink, Humanities Teacher
BA: International affairs, The George Washington University
Master of Divinity: Religious studies, Princeton Theological Seminary
MA: Social Studies Education, University of South Florida
Griffin previously worked at Lake Tahoe Preparatory School for two summers before joining full time as a humanities teacher. Griffin appreciates Lake Tahoe Prep’s small class sizes and ability to work individually with students. An avid world traveler who has visited over 15 countries, Griffin has also lived in China and Morocco. Griffin uses these experiences to present multiple global perspectives to students. Griffin also loves hiking and playing rugby.
