List of 10 members.

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  Yassine Talhaoui 

  Director of Enrollment Management

  339-686-2251

  Clark University - MA
  Johannes Gutenberg University - BA

  Bio

  Yassine Talhaoui holds a BA in Spanish and Education from Johannes Gutenberg University in Germany and an MA in English from Clark University. Prior to joining Rivers in 2022, he worked at the Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, CT, where he held several roles, including associate director of admissions and director of diversity and inclusion. An experienced athlete, he played semi-professional basketball in Europe. Yassine speaks five languages and has taught Spanish and French at the Watkinson School in Hartford. 
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  Karin Narcisse Stafford 

  Director of Multicultural Outreach & Associate Director of Admission

  339-686-2255

  College of the Holy Cross - BA
  University of Massachusetts - MEd

  Bio

  Karin came to Rivers in 1995 and taught French in the Upper School. In 2007 Karin became Assistant Director of Admissions and Diversity Outreach Coordinator in the Admissions Office.  She has also been the assistant varsity field hockey coach and was a class dean. Before coming to Rivers, Karin taught at The Newman School in Boston.  She is a graduate of Holy Cross College with a B.A. in English and earned a master’s in education from The University of Massachusetts - Boston.
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  Anne Tuomey 

  Director of Financial Aid & Associate Director of Admission

  339-686-2252

  Boston University - Cert.
  University of Michigan - BGS

  Bio

  Anne is a graduate of the University of Michigan with a degree in marketing research as well as a certificate in culinary arts from Boston University. She worked in institutional sales for Brown Brothers Harriman and was a regional sales representative for Dow Jones & Company. After her career in financial sales, Anne became the articles editor for Cook’s Illustrated Magazine in the early 1990’s. Anne joined the Rivers Admissions Office in the fall of 2011.
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  Sabrina Particelli 

  Assistant Director of Admission

  339-686-2254

  Babson College - BS

  Bio

  Sabrina is a graduate of Babson College with a degree in Business Administration, where she studied Marketing. Sabrina is the Admissions Office Coordinator and advisor for our student-run Red Key Tour Guide Club. Before Rivers, she worked with families and donors at Harvard University and The Carroll School and was a USA Swim coach for a local club team. Currently she is Head Coach for a summer youth swim team in Sudbury.
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  Kate Pistel 

  Associate Director of Admission, Head Lacrosse Coach

  339-686-2250

  Rutgers University - MEd
  Colby College - BA

  Bio

  Kate Pistel holds a BA from Colby College and a master’s degree in learning, cognition, and development from Rutgers University. Before joining rivers, Kate worked for many years in admissions at the Taft School in Connecticut, where she also served as a coach. Along with her admissions work at Rivers, Kate serves as an Upper School advisor and as assistant coach of the girls’ varsity lacrosse team. While at Colby, Kate was a three-sport varsity captain in soccer, squash, and lacrosse.
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  Lucy Kapples 

  Admission Operations Coordinator

  339-686-2253

  Georgetown University - BS

  Bio

  Lucy has a B.S. in Psychology from Georgetown University. She worked for three years in the U.S. Senate and then 13 years for Thermo Electron Corporation as a software developer and HRIS Manager. A substitute teacher and community volunteer, Lucy joined the Rivers Admissions Office in the fall of 2014.
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  Katherine Warming 

  Admissions Visitor Coordinator, Varsity Nordic Skiing Coach

  339-686-2200
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  James Long 

  Assistant Head of School for Special Projects, Admission Interviewer

  339-686-2272

  Harvard Graduate School of Education - Ed.M.
  Bowdoin College - BA

  Bio

  As assistant head of school and director of student affairs for the Upper School, Jim Long is responsible for the Upper School co-curricular program, advisor program, and assembly program and oversees the Upper School class deans. Jim is also a Middle School boys’ basketball coach and ninth grade academic counselor. Jim has held a number of positions during his tenure, including dean of students for the Upper School, head of Middle School, acting Head of School, and varsity basketball coach. He graduated from Bowdoin College with a BA in history and government and later received an MEd from Harvard University.
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  Klay Johnson 

  Mathematics, Admission Interviewer, JV Boys' Basketball Head Coach

  339-686-2360

  St. Lawrence University - MAT
  St. Lawrence University - BA
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  Zoë Iacovelli 

  US & MS Musical Theater, Admissions Assistant, Director and Choreographer of US Musical

  339-686-2395

  The Hartt School of Music - BFA
  Emerson College - MATE

  Bio

  An experienced performing-arts educator, Zoë Iacovelli brings a wealth of directing, teaching, choreography, and acting experience to her role. Zoe directs and choreographs the Upper School Musical, teaches in the MS and US, and is the director and creator of the Musical Theatre Conservatory Program. She earned a BFA in musical theater from The Hartt School of Music in 2011 and an MA in theater education from Emerson College. She further developed her expertise by performing around the world as a professional actress and a member of Actors' Equity Association, as well as a MainStage performer for Disney Cruise Line. Zoe has taught musical theater and acting at Starline Academy, The Performing Arts Connection, Acton-Boxborough Regional High School, and Integrated Arts Studio.