List of 3 members.

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  Mr. Jonathan Gottsegen '86 

  Director of College Counseling

  802.869.6299

  University of Colorado - MA
  Colorado State University - BA

  Bio

  Jonathan joined Vermont Academy as the Director of College Counseling. He earned his BA in Literature from Colorado State University and his MA in Classics from the University of Colorado- Boulder. In between degrees, he enjoyed living life in the western US, where he was a Class V whitewater guide on the Arkansas River and a professional ski-patroller at Steamboat.

   

  With degrees earned and his own Vermont Academy experience as a guide, he was drawn back into the world of small independent schools and began teaching Latin and Classical Greek at the Harvey School (NY). Deciding to try something a little different, he and his family moved to the Salisbury School (CT), where he spent 13 years instructing Latin and 11 years working in the college office along with coaching, advising, and managing the freshman dorm. Of all his varied roles, he finds College Counseling to be his passion. It is a wonderful way to encourage students to think about themselves and what they want to accomplish in the world. “It’s been an incredibly rewarding experience helping students navigate the college process, and to be honest, I still get almost as excited as they do when they receive good news.”  

  
  

  He lives in Peru, VT, with his wife and three children. His two sons have completed the college process, so Jonathan knows firsthand the experiences that families are going through. In his free time, you’ll most likely find him outside - skiing, hiking, riding his bike, walking his dogs, fly-fishing, and just enjoying mountains and fresh air.
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  Ms. Maryann McArdle 

  Associate Director of College Counseling

  (802) 869-6235

  Vermont College of Norwich University - BA

  Bio

  Maryann is a 30-year veteran at the Academy and a proud mother of four VA alumni; Ollie ’94, Eli ’96, Rosie ’02, and Conor ’06. Having "worn many hats" during her time at VA, she enjoys her current position in the College Counseling office, allowing her to work closely with students throughout their college process. Maryann is an avid musician and gardener and lives with her husband, artist Mark Ragonese, in Bellows Falls.
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  Mr. John Zall 

  Head Boys' Prep Basketball Coach / College Counseling / Humanities Faculty

  Northeastern University - BS
  Trinity College - MA

  Bio

  ont Academy in 2021 as the Head Boys' Prep Basketball Coach, Associate Director of College Counseling, and Sociology teacher.

  
  

  John’s experience coaching at the college and NBA levels showed him how a student’s high school experience impacted the rest of their life, which is why he’s shifted the focus of his career. As a coach, he hopes to provide every student-athlete a solid foundation that will allow them to thrive academically, athletically, and socially after their time here at Vermont Academy.

  
  

  Before coming to Vermont Academy, John spent five seasons coaching at Trinity College in the prestigious New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC). While John was at Trinity, his team consistently finished in the top half of the league, and many players went on to garner all-league selections.

  
  

  Before Trinity, John spent one season coaching with the Dallas Mavericks in their Player Development Department. During that season, the Mavericks qualified for the NBA Playoffs, and he worked closely on the court with the entire roster, including Dirk Nowitzki, the NBA's 6th All Time-Leading Scorer.

  
  

  Other coaching stops include Franklin Pierce University, a Division II school that competes in the Northeast 10, and John D. O'Bryant High School, a member of the Boston City League.

  
  

  John graduated from Northeastern University in 2013 with a BS in Sociology and Trinity College in 2019 with a MA in Public Policy. John resides on campus in Alumni Hall.