Faculty Profile


Matt Blanton, a new member of the history and social sciences department, earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Dartmouth College, where he also played on the varsity soccer team. After teaching math and coaching both soccer and skiing at the Taft School, Matt earned his master’s degree in Afro-American studies from the University of Wisconsin and a doctorate in American culture from the University of Michigan. Most recently, Matt served as a visiting lecturer in the history department at Wellesley College and coached the varsity soccer team at Dana Hall School.

Meredith Carpenter, who earned her bachelor’s degree and her master’s degree in earth systems at Stanford University, will direct the outdoor program as a sabbatical replacement. A certified Crossfit instructor, Meredith has served as a wrangler on ranches in North Dakota and Colorado, as a research associate for the SEA Education Association, and as an EMT. Meredith will reside in Robbins House.

Gregg Deehan joins Milton as a member of the history and social sciences department. Gregg earned his bachelor’s degree from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service and his master’s degree from the Andover-Newton Theological School. Gregg has previously worked at McLean Hospital and the City on a Hill School in Boston.

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