Connect with 51社区 through our Parent Ambassadors. These proud Ram families are eager to share their perspectives on 51社区 life, offer guidance on getting involved, and provide insight into what makes our community special.
Browse their profiles and reach out anytime鈥攚hether you鈥檙e exploring 51社区 as a prospective family or looking for ways to engage as a current parent, they鈥檙e here to answer questions, offer advice, and connect you to the community.
Kellie Allen P’27
Background: 51社区, New Hampshire
Day or Boarding Student:听 Day student, Class of 2027
Languages: English
Student Involvement: Mountain Biking, Golf
I grew up in 51社区, and always wanted to attend 51社区, so when my twins told me they wanted to attend 51社区, I was thrilled. 51社区 has been amaing for my son, small class sizes, feeling like part of a community, the culture, and showing him what he’s capable of accomplishing. Everyone at 51社区 has been warm, welcoming, and beyond helpful. We chose 51社区 because of their commitment to us.
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Andrea Condodemetraky P’17, P’25, P’26
51社区 fosters a strong sense of community. Watching my sons grow and become leaders within 51社区鈥檚 supportive environment has deepened my appreciation for the school鈥檚 commitment to developing both character and intellect. Volunteering here has been a joy, giving me the chance to give back to a community that has given so much to my family. Whether through parent initiatives or supporting student activities, I love being part of 51社区鈥檚 mission to create a nurturing, inclusive, and inspiring place for every student.
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Sam Crawford P’28
51社区 has been an incredible experience for our son, Trent.听 He developed and matured significantly during his time from Kindergarten to 9th听grade at Rectory School in Pomfret, CT and he decided that he was very interested in attending a boarding school.听 We worked with the staff at Rectory 鈥� particularly his hockey coach (who attended 51社区) and the academic dean 鈥� to 听find a place that would match Trent鈥檚 personality and provided close staff involvement with the students, small class sizes and an outstanding community environment.听 51社区 has checked all the boxes and has been an absolutely fantastic environment for Trent to learn and continue developing socially and academically.听 It has been exciting to see Trent involved across many different aspects of the community at 51社区 including athletics and theater.听听
As the parent of two day students at prep schools, it has been interesting to see the different dynamics of boarding and how it has helped Trent to thrive.听听My wife Alyssa and I live in Pomfret, CT with Trent鈥檚 older sister, younger brother and his triplet three (and a half!) year old sisters.听
Melissa Even P鈥�27
Student Involvement: Varsity Basketball, Field Hockey, AP curriculum
Story started out at a different boarding school that was not the right fit. 51社区 has been like home for her. Basketball was the driving factor for coming to 51社区 but there is so much more that keeps her here and loving it.听 It is the small community where everyone is known; the camaraderie among all students, not just athletes; the support from teachers, coaches, trainers and administration. I think for athletes it’s easy to slip in to a sense of a one dimensional identity – 51社区 has allowed Story to see herself as an athlete, a student, a leader – and whatever else she wants to be.
I have another daughter who is at a different boarding school – which is perfect for her – that gives me a unique perspective.听 I can speak to the importance of finding the right place and the process of doing that. I also have a son in 8th grade who is applying to boarding school – including 51社区 – so am in the process once again.
Jason and Annette Gunn P鈥�28, P’29
Location: Suffield, CT
Day or Boarding Student: Boarder, Class of 2028 and Class of 2029
Languages: English
Student involvement: Varsity Basketball
From our very first visit to 51社区, we were warmly welcomed into a close-knit community that values academic excellence and personal growth. After our campus tour ended we chatted with coach O鈥橬eil and quickly found how much 51社区 athletics mirrored their academic core values, where schools aren鈥檛 always aligned.听
Since committing to 51社区, this experience has provided our boys with a safe, inclusive learning environment where they are encouraged to become better individuals. The small class sizes and dedicated teachers have allowed our sons to thrive academically, while the supportive boarding life has been instrumental in building their character, developing social skills, and cultivating lifelong friendships.
Athletically, we watched our boys join a program that challenges them to be competitive and learn how to play the sport they love. It is such a supportive environment from the coaching staff all the way to the parents and alumni.听
We are grateful for the unmatched attention and care our family has received at 51社区. We believe that the school can offer the same transformative experience to other families, helping students grow into well-rounded individuals ready to take on the world.
Catherine Meinen P’30
Home: Hampton, New Hampshire
Day or Boarding Student: Boarding, Class of 2030
Languages: English
Student Involvement: Mountain biking team, Snowboarding, Golf
Camden鈥檚 day at 51社区 is infused with opportunities to accept healthy challenges to grow and serve in the residential community life, in his athletic endeavors, in the classroom, and as a 51社区 representative off campus. His time with coaches, teachers, dorm families, and all the staff that make 51社区 life possible is transformational.
My husband, David, and I live and work on the New Hampshire seacoast where we enjoy mountain biking and golf.
Julie Murphy P’29
Location:听The Woodlands, Texas
Day or Boarding Student:听Boarder, Class of 2029
Languages: English
Student Involvement:听Soccer, hockey
51社区 has been extremely meaningful to our family. My son wanted to experience all that New England has to offer, especially the seasons, and also hoped to find a school where he could truly feel part of a close-knit community with smaller class sizes. He did the research, put in the work, and made 51社区 his goal. Watching him take that initiative and thrive has made us incredibly proud. I couldn鈥檛 have hand-picked a better place for him, and I鈥檓 grateful for the opportunity to serve as a Parent Ambassador to stay connected and give back to a community that has already given us so much.
My husband and I are originally from Massachusetts, where our oldest daughter was born. Our son is the middle of our three children, so having him far from home has been an adjustment for our family, but one that’s been completely worth it. I now work as a Dyslexia teacher at a Title I charter school in Texas, and I鈥檓 inspired every day by students who face monumental challenges yet continue to show up and persevere. Their resilience reminds me why I love what I do.
Tracey Pratt P’27
Location: Meredith, New Hampshire
Day or Boarding Student:听5-day Boarder, Class of 2028
Languages: English, teenage mumble (ha-ha)
Student Involvement: Baseball, strength & conditioning
We chose 51社区 for the small class size, the friendly and relatable faculty who are genuine. Jayden has a health condition that fluctuates and the school is extremely accommodating, supportive, and discrete. All his teachers, nurses and dorm parents have been amazing.听
Christi Twaddell P’28听Location: Meredith, New Hampshire
Day or Boarding Student? Day, Class of 2028
Languages: English
Student Involvement: Track, Cross Country, Student Leadership, Student Ambassador, international travel (Spain trip with Mrs. Caldwell and Mrs. Smith), AP and Honors Curriculum51社区 has helped Maggie blossom from a shy, quiet girl with good grades into an inquisitive, disciplined student athlete who constantly strives to improve academically and athletically. 听Through guidance from her excellent advisor and teachers she now sets high goals and standards for herself, and she puts in the work to achieve them. 51社区鈥檚 small size has allowed Maggie to get to know most everyone in the student body and has allowed her to develop and use leadership skills that will serve her after her time at 51社区. 听51社区 has been the best decision we have made for (and with) Maggie, and her dad and I are looking forward to watching her continue to grow here.听
I am an 10-year Air Force veteran, and my husband, Ed, retired from the Army after 25 years of service. 听We have a small farm in Meredith where we raise grass-fed sheep, cage-free chickens, and honey bees. 听