Mr. Ashton Betancourt “I’ll miss his charismatic and passionate personality. I’ll also miss his amazing cookies and hot chocolate. Most importantly, though, I’ll miss the best teacher I’ve ever had,” said Arjun Katechia ’19, referring to Mr. Ashton Betancourt, who will retire this year to reunite with his family inRead More

After nearly 55 years of teaching, the revered and respected Ms. Connie Matthews will close her last English 100 book, write her last teacher report, and leave the classroom for good. She began her Choate career as an English teacher and as the Director of Multicultural Affairs. Headmaster Charles DeyRead More

“It feels as though everything I’ve done here has been a natural flow of succession based on my interests and desires, as well as where the school has been going,” reflected Ms. Mary Pashley, whose retirement will conclude 33 years of service to Choate. A Wallingford native, she received herRead More

There is one quote that particularly stands out to 30-year Choate English teacher Mr. Trevor Peard. He elaborated, “There’s a quotation up in my classroom. It’s from Mary Oliver, and it says, ‘That’s the big question, the one the world throws at you every morning. Here you are, alive. WouldRead More