Campus Life

Life at Chatham Hall

At Chatham Hall, we believe that our differences are in fact the magic between us.

We welcome and encourage a richness of cultures, languages, backgrounds, beliefs, and opinions. We offer global student experiences to allow you to develop a curiosity for difference, along with empathy and respect for the human experience. Our boarding community, where students live among faculty and staff, creates deep bonds and a connectivity that encourages you to step into your power.

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Campus Voices
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Advisory

Every Chatham Hall students has a faculty Advisor. Advisors are a primary contact for you and your family, and serve as your advocate and liaison between your parents, teachers, and administrators. Advisory groups are often made up of students from different grades and dorms. Advisory groups meet several times each week for meals and check-ins, and take off-campus outings multiple times a year.
Dorm Advisors

We intentionally surround our students with dynamic adults who are in various stages of life so that you can seek support and wisdom from all kinds of people. Along with student leaders, Dorm Advisors live on dorm with the students 24/7. They also partner with Prefects, our student leaders on dorm, who provide support for their peers.
Security

Security is on duty 24/7 while students are on campus. We also have a team of residential faculty including study hall proctors, dorm advisors, nurses, and administrators who are always on-call. All doors are locked and accessible only with security key cards that are distributed to members of the Chatham Hall community. All visitors are required to sign in and out of Pruden Hall.

Student Life Team

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Josh Doyon

Dean of Students

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After nearly a decade of experience in student affairs, Josh Doyon joined Chatham Hall in 2022 as dean of students. With a degree in history from Saint Michael’s College and master's degrees from both Boise State University and the University of Pennsylvania, he brings extensive teaching, coaching, dorm advising, and leadership experience in independent schools. A huge fan of all things outdoors, Josh lives on campus with his wife, Director of Riding Ally Doyon, and two daughters.
Kate Branciforte

Assoc. Director of Residential Life; Student Activities Coordinator; Lead Dorm Advisor; Coach

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Student Activities Coordinator Kate Branciforte joined the Chatham Hall community in 2021. Kate has held positions has St. Margaret’s School and the Loomis Chaffee School in addition to spending numerous years working with children as a lifeguard and camp counselor. A University of Rhode Island graduate, she loves being outside, especially in the water, and is looking forward to planning activities for the students.
Sheppard "Shep" Morrison

Latin Teacher; Keeper of Traditions; Assoc. Director of Residential Life; Dorm Advisor

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At Chatham Hall since 2002, Sheppard "Shep" Morrison has an A.B. in classics with a concentration in theatre from Randolph-Macon Woman's College. She has taught in many settings including a Montessori Stepping Stones program, private day schools, and adult education in theatre. Shep also has taught middle and high school history, English, computer skills, journalism, and Latin classes and has worked as a paraprofessional reference librarian.
Frankie Beyer

Asst. Director of Riding, Asst. Director of Community Life & Wellbeing

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Frankie Beyer came to Chatham Hall in 2015. She graduated from Sweet Briar College with a bachelor's degree in psychology and certificate in equine studies. As a student, Frankie rode on the hunt seat show team for two years, and was president of the Riding Council her senior year. She is currently pursuing a master's degree in counseling from Wake Forest University and expects to graduate in spring 2023. On campus, she loves working with our diverse student body and walking her dog Stuart around campus.