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.

Marin Miller, Dean of Students

The way that our campus is set up has an impact on the overall feeling of what it's like to be here. We don't stop at 5:00 o'clock, we don't stop for the weekends; there's always something going on.

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Student Life Team

List of 4 members.

Marin Miller

Dean of Students

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Marin Miller came to Chatham Hall in 2020 from St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School in Tennessee where she held multiple roles, including residential life coordinator, and is an independent boarding school graduate herself having attended Northfield Mount Hermon School. Marin received her undergraduate degree from the New School and found her passion for working in an educational setting from serving as a camp counselor and waterfront director at a small, family-run summer camp in New Hampshire. She loves being a part of the diverse community and opportunities that are ever-present at boarding schools.
Mrs. Sheppard "Shep" Morrison

Latin Teacher; Lead Dorm Advisor Pruden

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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.
Kate Branciforte

Student Activities Coordinator

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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.
Phyllis Hollimon

Director of Counseling Services

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Phyllis Hollimon came to Chatham Hall in 2021 having most recently working with the Virginia School Counselors Association. With extensive experience as a counselor, she has previously helped students in Richmond and Manassas City Schools, as well as taught Spanish at the college level. Phyllis received a M.Ed. from James Madison University and B.A. from the University of Richmond. She's most excited about having the opportunity to equip our curious thinkers to lead lives of impact.

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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.