Our faculty—dedicated experts in their disciplines—are keenly aware that our primary and collective duty is to serve as role models to our boys.

About our Faculty

Roxbury Latin students often point to their relationships with their teachers—which last well beyond their RL years—as one of the most valuable elements of their education. Our passionate, talented, and dedicated faculty know the boys well, both in and out of the classroom. As role models, they help to instill in our students a desire to live intentional lives of purpose, characterized by concern for others. Relationships among Roxbury Latin faculty and students are strong and deep. Boys understand that the faculty love them and want to help them achieve worthy goals.

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Mr. Jim Ryan

Spanish; Arts

Mr. Jim Ryan

Title
Spanish; Arts

Department
Arts

Contact Me
jim.ryan@roxburylatin.org
617.477.6362

Degrees
BA (1993) Holy Cross
MA (2006) Boston College

Employed Since
2009

Biography

Jim Ryan joined RL in 2009 as a member of the Modern Languages and Arts departments, where he teaches Spanish and Watercolor Painting. He is one of the faculty directors of Community Service, a member of the Admission Committee, one of the leaders on the Immersion Program in Spain, and coach of Fourth Basketball. Prior to RL, Jim, who is a native of Dorchester, taught at Phillips Exeter and Milton Academy. He holds a B.A. from Holy Cross and an M.A. from Boston College.

Ms. Jackie Salas

Director of Community and Culture, Science, Mathematics

Ms. Jackie Salas

Title
Director of Community and Culture, Science, Mathematics

Department
Science

Contact Me
jacqueline.salas@roxburylatin.org
617.477.6345

Degrees
BA (2014) Regis
MEd (2017) Notre Dame

Employed Since
2021

Biography

Jackie Salas joined RL in 2021 and serves as Director of Community and Culture as well as a member of the Science Department. She is a member of the Admission Committee and faculty advisor to the VEX Robotics club. Prior to RL, Jackie was Science Department Chair at Xaverian Brothers School. She holds a B.A. from Regis College and an M.Ed. from University of Notre Dame.

Mr. David Smith

Dean of Students; History; Health and Wellness

Mr. David Smith

Title
Dean of Students; History; Health and Wellness

Department
History

Contact Me
david.smith@roxburylatin.org
617.477.6359

Degrees
BA (2005) College of William and Mary
MTS (2008) Harvard Divinity School

Employed Since
2022

Mr. Greg Sokol

Mathematics; Science; Class II Dean

Mr. Greg Sokol

Title
Mathematics; Science; Class II Dean

Department
Mathematics

Contact Me
greg.sokol@roxburylatin.org
617.477.6323

Degrees
AB (2010) Dartmouth
BE (2011) Dartmouth
MEd (2015) Lesley

Employed Since
2015

Biography

Gregory Sokol joined RL in 2015 and is a member of the Mathematics and Science Departments, as well as Class II Dean, co-chair of the ISP committee, member of the Admission Committee, member of the Community and Culture Committee, and coach of JV Soccer and Junior Tennis. He can sometimes be heard playing bass in the orchestra pit during school drama productions. He holds an A.B and B.E. from Dartmouth College and an M.Ed. from Lesley University.

Mr. Arturo Solís

Spanish

Mr. Arturo Solís

Title
Spanish

Department
Modern Language

Contact Me
arturo.solis@roxburylatin.org
617.477.6375

Degrees
BA (2004) Cornell
MA (2016) Middlebury

Employed Since
2015

Biography

(2015), Spanish. BA (2004) Cornell; MA (2016) Middlebury.

Mr. Sean Spellman '08

Associate Director of Athletics; Health and Wellness; Director of Summer Programs

Mr. Sean Spellman '08

Title
Associate Director of Athletics; Health and Wellness; Director of Summer Programs

Department
Athletics

Contact Me
sean.spellman@roxburylatin.org
617.477.6327

Degrees
BA (2013) Springfield College
MS (2021) Northeastern

Employed Since
2015

Biography

Sean Spellman, Class of 2008, is the Associate Director of Athletics and Director of Summer Programs at Roxbury Latin. He also contributes to the Health and Wellness curriculum and works closely with student leadership development. He manages the oversight and coordination of facility rentals, ensuring the effective use of campus spaces by internal and external groups.Sean joined RL in 2015 and is the Head Coach of Varsity Basketball as well as an assistant coach for Junior Football. Sean holds a BS from Springfield College and a MS from Northeastern University. He is currently pursuing a MEd at Springfield College.

Mr. Blake Sundel

English

Mr. Blake Sundel

Title
English

Department
English

Contact Me
blake.sundel@roxburylatin.org
617.477.0595

Degrees
AB (2015) Harvard College
MBA (2020) University of Southern California

Employed Since
2023

Biography

Blake Sundel joined RL in 2023 as a member in the English Department, and serves as Assistant Dean of Class III, a member of the Admission Committee and the Community and Culture Committee, and coaches  Fourth Soccer and Varsity Track. Prior to RL, he was a faculty member, coach, and advisor at Belmont Hill School and St. Alban’s School. He holds a B.A. from Harvard College, where he was a member of the swimming and diving team, and an M.B.A. from University of Southern California.

Ms. Erin Sutton

Chair of the Arts Department

Ms. Erin Sutton

Title
Chair of the Arts Department

Department
Arts

Contact Me
erin.sutton@roxburylatin.org
617.477.6337

Degrees
BA (2006) Colgate University
MEd (2012) Lesley University

Employed Since
2024

Biography

Erin Sutton joined RL in 2024 as the Chair of the Arts Department. She has taught high school art for 13 years, most recently in the Lawrence and Lynn public school systems. She also serves on the Admission Committee, ISP committee, Community and Culture Committee, and contributes to the drama and outdoor education programs.

Mr. Tony Teixeira '93

Director of Athletics

Mr. Tony Teixeira '93

Title
Director of Athletics

Department
Athletics

Contact Me
tony.teixeira@roxburylatin.org
617.477.6373

Degrees
AB (1997) Bowdoin
MA (2002) Middlebury

Employed Since
1998

Mr. Geoff Theobald

Mathematics

Mr. Geoff Theobald

Title
Mathematics

Department
Mathematics

Contact Me
geoff.theobald@roxburylatin.org
617.477.6343

Degrees
BA (1988) University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
MSW (1991) University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Employed Since
2022

Biography

Geoff Theobald joined RL in 2022 as a member of the Mathematics Department. His decades-long career in teaching and school administration has included work at both Milton Academy and Buckingham Browne and Nichols School. He holds a B.A. and M.S.W. from University of North Carolina.

Mr. Stewart Thomsen

A. Kenneth Scribner Professor of History; Chair, History Department

Mr. Stewart Thomsen

Title
A. Kenneth Scribner Professor of History; Chair, History Department

Department
History

Contact Me
stewart.thomsen@roxburylatin.org
617.477.6320

Degrees
AB (1983) Harvard
JD (1988) Suffolk
LLM (1991) Boston University

Employed Since
1998

Biography

(1998), A. Kenneth Scribner Professor of History; Chair, History Department. AB (1983) Harvard; JD (1988) Suffolk; LLM (1991) Boston University.

Mr. Tom Walsh '79

Director of College Guidance, Classics

Mr. Tom Walsh '79

Title
Director of College Guidance, Classics

Department
Classics

Contact Me
tom.walsh@roxburylatin.org
617.477.6322

Degrees
AB (1983) Bowdoin
MA (1993) Dartmouth

Employed Since
2002

Biography

(2002), Director of College Guidance; Classics. AB (1983) Bowdoin; MA (1993) Dartmouth.