Jody Reilly Soja Appointed Middle School Director
Jody Reilly Soja will join NCS as Middle School Director effective July 5, 2011.
Jody Reilly Soja has been appointed Director of the Middle School; her appointment will begin on July 5, 2011. The announcement was made Feb. 1 by Head of School Kathleen O'Neill Jamieson.
"Mrs. Soja’s energy and enthusiasm for working with young women and faculty will be an asset to NCS," said Mrs. Jamieson. "She has a successful track record of working with and supporting teachers, as well as overseeing curriculum development and faculty evaluation systems. She also has taught history in grades 7 through 9, so has first-hand experience with students in their middle school years."
From 1999 to 2009 Mrs. Soja served Indian Mountain School in Lakeville, Connecticut in several capacities, most recently as dean of faculty (2007-2009), responsible for faculty support and professional development. From 2004-2007 she served as head of the Upper School, which there consists of grades 7-9, where she was responsible for academic scheduling, oversaw hiring, and served as chief liaison with parents. Previously at the school she served as the assistant director of studies, and taught 7th- and 8th-grade US history. She was also the self-study coordinator for Indian Mountain during its re-accreditation process. She has been a visiting committee member for the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools accreditation program
From 2009 to 2010 Mrs. Soja taught 9th grade ancient history at the Millbrook School in Millbrook, NY.
Mrs. Soja holds a B.A. from Bates College, where she majored in political science; her thesis topic was “Women in Social Protest: Gender Constructions in the Activism of Women in South Africa.” She also holds an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where her concentration was in learning and teaching.
Mrs. Soja is married to Kevin Soja, who is Dean of Students at Episcopal High School; they have two sons: Russell, 4, and William, 2. Mrs. Soja has a passion for coaching and athletics, and has coached lacrosse and soccer at the middle and high school level. She is also an avid reader.
Current NCS Middle School Director Dr. Scott Erickson is assuming a new role as Head of School for the Phillips Brooks School, an independent coed elementary school in Menlo Park, California, as of July 1, 2011.
"I am grateful to the many faculty, staff, students, and parents who interviewed Mrs. Soja and other excellent candidates," said Mrs. Jamieson. "We are delighted with the conclusion of our search and look forward to welcoming Mrs. Soja and her family to NCS."
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"Mrs. Soja’s energy and enthusiasm for working with young women and faculty will be an asset to NCS," said Mrs. Jamieson. "She has a successful track record of working with and supporting teachers, as well as overseeing curriculum development and faculty evaluation systems. She also has taught history in grades 7 through 9, so has first-hand experience with students in their middle school years."
From 1999 to 2009 Mrs. Soja served Indian Mountain School in Lakeville, Connecticut in several capacities, most recently as dean of faculty (2007-2009), responsible for faculty support and professional development. From 2004-2007 she served as head of the Upper School, which there consists of grades 7-9, where she was responsible for academic scheduling, oversaw hiring, and served as chief liaison with parents. Previously at the school she served as the assistant director of studies, and taught 7th- and 8th-grade US history. She was also the self-study coordinator for Indian Mountain during its re-accreditation process. She has been a visiting committee member for the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools accreditation program
From 2009 to 2010 Mrs. Soja taught 9th grade ancient history at the Millbrook School in Millbrook, NY.
Mrs. Soja holds a B.A. from Bates College, where she majored in political science; her thesis topic was “Women in Social Protest: Gender Constructions in the Activism of Women in South Africa.” She also holds an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where her concentration was in learning and teaching.
Mrs. Soja is married to Kevin Soja, who is Dean of Students at Episcopal High School; they have two sons: Russell, 4, and William, 2. Mrs. Soja has a passion for coaching and athletics, and has coached lacrosse and soccer at the middle and high school level. She is also an avid reader.
Current NCS Middle School Director Dr. Scott Erickson is assuming a new role as Head of School for the Phillips Brooks School, an independent coed elementary school in Menlo Park, California, as of July 1, 2011.
"I am grateful to the many faculty, staff, students, and parents who interviewed Mrs. Soja and other excellent candidates," said Mrs. Jamieson. "We are delighted with the conclusion of our search and look forward to welcoming Mrs. Soja and her family to NCS."
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Jody Reilly Soja has been appointed NCS Middle School Director, effective July 5, 2011.
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