NORTHWOOD SCHOOL - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Senior Associate Director of Admission
Carrie Grady Wardlaw was born and raised in Lake Placid. She is 1988 graduate of the ski racing academy Mountain House School and earned her B.A. in Education at Plattsburgh State University. Mrs. Wardlaw is three time Ironman finisher and a competitive water-skier. This is her second time as part of the Northwood School faculty and staff. From 1997-2005, she was a history teacher, ski and conditioning coach, advisor and dorm parent. After spending seven years and having three children in Park City, Mrs. Wardlaw and her husband Tait, decided to move back to Lake Placid to be closer to family and she began working at Northwood School again in the fall of 2013 as part of the Admissions Team. Mrs. Wardlaw was appointed Senior Associate Director of Admission in 2020 and in addition to her responsibilities in the admission office, Mrs. Wardlaw is also a teacher in the Humanities Department.
Mrs. Wardlaw and Tait live in Lake Placid with their children, Wyatt, Teegan and Luke.
Job Titles:
- Assistant to the Director of Admission / Office Manager
Born in Puerto Rico, as a military dependent, Elenor grew up enjoying the travel that is part of a military family's life. She graduated from high school in Germany and attended OLVA in Plattsburgh, NY.
Elenor's work experience is as varied as her outside interests from having owned a children's clothing store while her children were young to working in accounting and also selling real estate part time. Elenor joined Northwood School in 2001 and has been part of the admission office since then. Three of Elenor's children attended Northwood School, Jerica Young '05, Fergie Young '09 and Richele Young. Elenor lives in the scenic town of Jay, NY with her son, Jaron.
Job Titles:
- Coach
- Director of Admissions
A 1992 graduate of the University of Vermont, Gino has been a successful coach, school administrator, and athletic director since becoming an educator in 1998. In his nine years as Head Boys' Coach at Kimball Union Academy, he recruited and mentored 18 Division I players, four of whom were NHL draft picks. Two of his teams won the NEPSAC Small School Championship. From KUA he returned to his high school alma mater, Rice Memorial in Burlington as Associate Principal for Student Life and Athletic Director. In his three years at Rice, the school won 19 state championship titles. He currently serves as Northwood's Director of Admissions.
Born and raised in the Boston area, Jeff attended Reading Memorial High School before embarking on a post graduate year at Phillips Andover Academy. Jeff went on to attend Dartmouth College, where he was a four-year letterman and assistant captain of the ice hockey team. Jeff graduated in 1990 with a B.A. in History.
After playing professional hockey in Europe, Jeff pursued a career in finance where he worked for JPMorgan, FBR Capital Markets, and Guggenheim Partners. Jeff also coached hockey as the assistant coach for Reading High School and as a head coach in the New England Fall Prep School League. Jeff joined the Northwood School's faculty in 2018 and assumed the Director of Financial Aid responsibilities in 2020. In addition to his work in the admission office, Mr. Miller is a teacher in the Math Department and coaches the Boys' Prep Hockey team
Job Titles:
- Humanities / Social Science Faculty, Coach Boys' High School Hockey
Jeff teaches history and serves as the 12th grade class dean. He graduated with a BA from Connecticut College and a MS from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Jeff lives on campus with his wife Kelsey and dog Seymour. He enjoys all things Adirondacks and is an avid hockey fan.
Job Titles:
- Program Director Boys' Soccer
Prior to joining Northwood, Jon served as founder and CEO of Black Rock Football Club. Before that, he served as the head soccer coach at Berkshire School for 11 years, where the won three National Prep Championships. While at Berkshire, Jon was also an Associate Director of Admission and member of the English faculty. Jon brings over 20 years of experience in coaching and education to Northwood School. Jon is married to Martina Moodey, a former member of the Spanish faculty at Berkshire School. They have two children and reside on campus.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Coach Boys' Varsity Hockey, English Faculty
Justin is a proud Northwood alum (Class of 2014) from Pembroke, Ontario and will be teaching English and coaching hockey. After playing junior hockey for three years with the Pembroke Lumber Kings in the CCHL, he attended Hamilton College in Clinton, NY (Class of 2021). Justin received a B.A. in English Literature and served as a captain of the Men's Hockey Team during his time at Hamilton. Away from the classroom and the rink, he spends his free time playing guitar, golfing, and hiking with friends.
Job Titles:
- Vice Chair
- Trustee Profile
Vice Chair Karen Miller serves on several committees within the board. She is Chair of the Advancement Committee, Chair of the Admissions Committee, and Chair of the Former Trustees Committee. Saying "I love being part of any and all of it!", she also serves on the Facilities Committee, Student Life Committee, and Capital Campaign Steering Committee.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Coach Girls' Hockey
Katherine is a north country native, born and raised in Massena, NY. She played three years of junior hockey for the Northern Cyclones in Hudson, NH, then continued playing hockey at Holy Cross for four years. Katherine graduated this past May with a bachelors degree in political science. She enjoys playing soccer, being on the river, and hanging out with family and friends.
Job Titles:
- Dean of Multicultural Affairs, Dean of Faculty Growth and Development, Foreign Language Faculty Faculty, Boys' Soccer Coach
Kelvin Martinez joined Northwood from the Fay School in Southborough, MA. Mr. Martinez serves as Northwood's Dean of Multicultural Affairs and Recruitment. He is also a Spanish instructor and head coach of the boys' soccer team. He is currently working on his Ph.D. at the University of Albany in the Department of Latin American and Caribbean Studies. Mr. Martinez lives on campus with his wife Nora and their three children.
Job Titles:
- Asst. Dean of Students, Asst. Coach Girls' Hockey, Humanities / Social Science Faculty
Originally from Clifton Park, New York, Leigh graduated from Canterbury School in New Milford, Connecticut in 2011. She then played four years on defense for the Connecticut College Camels where she won the Erica M. Vos Award of Valor in the spring of her senior year. After her collegiate career, Leigh spent two years as Canterbury's Associate Head Girls' Hockey coach and as an instructor in history and math. She helped guide the Saints to two New England championship tournament quarterfinal appearances. In the summers Leigh has worked for USA Hockey at Eastern and New England development camps.
Mark, a former student-athlete at Northwood, held a fourteen-year tenure at Clarkson University, won 306 games while losing 156 and tying 42 and was twice ECAC coach of the year. He returned to Northwood in 2004 as a coach, leading the team to Northwood's first 40-win season ever. In 2006, he was appointed head coach of the Manchester Monarchs in the AHL. There he posted a record of 339-223-67. After his time at Northwood from 2004-2006, he also coached with the Florida Panthers, Charlotte Checkers, and Saint Lawrence University.
Job Titles:
- Assistant Coach Boys' Prep Hockey
Stephen is a 2006 graduate of Northwood School. He was the team captain on the first team to reach 40 wins under current coach Mark Morris. Stephen has had an extensive coaching career following a successful collegiate career at Oswego State University and minor pro career. He began coaching at Manhattanville College, earning a master's degree in Sport Business Management. He then joined the College at Brockport for two seasons before being hired at King's College as the first head coach in program history. Most recently, Stephen was the head coach at the Albany Academy Prep School.
Job Titles:
- Coach Boys' High School Hockey
Durocher joins Northwood as an assistant hockey coach, strength and conditioning coach, and oversight of the fitness center. He has a long hockey career spanning from Junior "A", collegiate, and playing professionally. Durocher attended SUNY Oswego where he majored in health and wellness management and minored in coaching. In his free time, Durocher enjoys golfing, spending time with family and friends, and experiencing all the ADKs has to offer.
Job Titles:
- Director of Athletics, Head Coach Girls' Hockey
Trevor Gilligan '03, a North Country native, led the Northwood Girls to a 46-14-6 record in his first season. Some memorable moments included winning the Fall Foliage Tournament, reaching the finals in the Detroit Two Nations Cup, Nashville Country Classic, and the New York State Championship. Before taking over the girls' program, Gilligan spent two seasons alongside Chadd Cassidy as the Associate Head Coach of the Boys' Junior Hockey team. Previous to Northwood, Gilligan was the Head Coach at SUNY Canton, leading the men's hockey team's transition to the NCAA Division III level. He started his coaching career here at Northwood from 2008-2013. Gilligan has extensive experience at Northwood School as a dorm parent, coach, advisor, and a member of the Class of 2003. He earned a Bachelor of Education degree at SUNY Oswego and was a member of the Lakers 2007 National Championship hockey team. Gilligan and his wife Katie live on campus.