Meet Our Alumni & Advancement Team
Sarah DeBenedictis
Years at NHS: 12th Year
Hometown: Gorham, Maine
My role at NHS: Director of Advancement
3 Interesting Facts About Me:
- I share a birthday with my daughter, Annie.
- I worked at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, DC; the oldest private art museum in the District now part of the National Gallery.
- I was once neighbors with legendary actor Robert Duval.
Sam Cieplicki '08
Years at NHS: 5th Year
Hometown: Burlington, Vermont
My role at NHS: Associate Director of Advancement
3 Interesting Facts About Me:
- Graduated from New Hampton School in 2008
- Played Basketball and Tennis at St. Michael’s College
- Loves to travel the country and world meeting with NHS Alums and current parents
Cindy Buck
Years at NHS: 23rd Year
Hometown: Burlington, Vermont
My role at NHS: Director of Alumni & Parent Relations
3 Interesting Facts About Me:
- Initial educational training and career path was in the health care industry.
- Worked at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC at the same time that legendary basketball coach Jim Valvano was coaching there.
- Proud mom of two sons who were both four-year students and NHS graduates, one in 2001 and the other in 2005.
Amy Woods
Years at NHS: 2nd Year
My role at NHS: Director of Annual Giving
3 Interesting Facts about Me:
- I have worked in independent schools since 1996.
- I played college lacrosse.
- I have two cousins that are graduates of New Hampton School, and am thrilled to be here!
Stacey Wills
Years at NHS: 4th Year
Hometown: Meredith, New Hampshire
My role at NHS: School Events Manager
3 Interesting Facts about Me:
- I spent the better part of a decade as a wedding planner. I have planned and executed more than 600 weddings to-date.
- I am obsessed with Thanksgiving. It is hands down my favorite day of the year.
- There was a stretch where I moved once a year for 10 straight years. I am happy to say that time is OVER!
Tracey Sirles
Years at NHS: 5th Year
Hometown: Bryant Pond, Maine
My role at NHS: Advancement Research & Communications Specialist
3 Interesting Facts About Me:
- I wrote my first book in sixth grade.
- I was a girl scout from Brownies all the way through Campus Girl Scouts.
- I have a tendency to adopt animals that are lost causes, or rescue them from the side of the road.
Meriellen Joga
Years at NHS: 3rd Year
Hometown: Salisbury, New Hampshire
My role at NHS: Donor Database Manager
3 Interesting Facts About Me:
- I served for 27 years in the United States Air Force. I attained the rank of Master Sergeant before I was commissioned and retired 10 years later as a Major.
- I’ve visited 46 of the 50 states in the USA and at least 11 different countries (boots on the ground--airports don’t count).
- I hiked the Appalachian Trail for two weeks as a young adult.
Kay McMahon '13
Years at NHS: 1st Year
Hometown: New Hampton, New Hampshire
My role at NHS: Young Alumni Relations Coordinator
3 Interesting Facts About Me:
- I grew up on New Hampton's campus--I lived in Caswell until I was 7.
- I was fortunate enough to live on the beach while in college.
- I used to drive the Red Bull Mini Cooper around New England and meet the Red Bull sponsored athletes.
Contact Kay: kmcmahon@newhampton.org
Alison Kirk '90
Years at NHS: 1st Year
Hometown: Westfield, New Jersey
My role at NHS: Administrative Assistant to Advancement & Communications
3 Interesting Facts About Me:
- Graduated from New Hampton School in 1990. Loved Psychology class with Mr. Tilton!
- Truly enjoy connecting with former classmates, teachers and staff.
- Love being part of the NHS community and being back in Berry Hall (my former dorm when I attended school here!)
Contact Alison: akirk@newhampton.org
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