Our Coaches

Mr. Bray is the Chair of the Mathematics Department and teaches Geometry and Computer Science. He also coaches cross country and advises the National Honor Society and the Resident Assistants.

Legendary for his extra-help sessions after study hall at Hill House, Mr. Brown is the Director of College Advising and teaches Pre-Calculus and Calculus. In the spring, he coaches Varsity Lacrosse.

Always ready for fun, Mr. Cendrowski teaches math, is the Director of Student Activities, and serves as part of the Summer Program Administrative team. He also coaches Cross Country and Lacrosse.

Mr. Chafin is the Dean of Students and the Assistant Director of the Summer Program, as well as the Varsity Basketball coach. Mr. Chafin and his wife live on campus and are parents of twin girls.

Mr. Dibble is the Chair of the English Department and the JV Basketball coach. He lives on campus with his wife, two children, and their Siberian husky.

Biology teacher Mr. Hazen has been at The Gow School since 1981. Always popular with alumni, he has coached soccer and lacrosse, and served as a dorm master and Science Department Chair.

After helping to create The Gow School Golf team in 2012, Mr. Kaufmann assumed the role of Head Coach for this successful program. He also assists in the Technology Office and with software training.

Math teacher Mr. Lindahl has presented both locally and nationally on the use of technology and the instruction of mathematics. He also coaches the Crew team and is a dorm parent in Rogers-Ivie House.

Possibly the world's most enthusiastic basketball fan, Gow School alumnus Mr. Maier teaches English 7, 8, and 9. He coaches Crew in the fall, and of course, Modified Basketball.

A Gow School graduate, Mr. Rausch returned as a faculty member. Currently, he is the Science Department Chair and Outdoor Education Director. He leads several camping trips throughout the school year.

Dr. Rhodes earned his Ph.D. in Special Education while working at The Gow School. He teaches Global 1 and Advanced Humanities, coaches Modified Lacrosse, and advises the Culture Committee.

Science teacher Mr. Rothfuss teaches 7th and 8th grade and coaches Gow's Wrestling team. He also is a dorm parent in Whitcomb House where he lives with his family.

Mr. Salerno is the Head of the Middle School. He also teaches U.S. History and History 8.

Mr. Simms is a Gow alumnus who loves giving back to the school that gave him his life back. He advises Student Council, coaches ski racing and tennis, and teaches RL.

Mr. Szafnicki began his Gow career in 1988 teaching English and for 13 years was the Director of Student Activities. He currently teaches Reconstructive Language and has been the Director of Athletic

An avid fan of Bruce Springsteen, Eric Clapton, and Star Wars, Mr. Thompson is the Dean of Residential Life, teaches Reconstructive Language and history, and coaches golf and modified lacrosse.

After spending 14 years working in industry, Mr. Zeis joined The Gow School faculty. He is the main chemistry teacher, instructs 6th grade science, and coaches varsity soccer.