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Faculty & Staff

Fabulous faculty who really know my daughter and strive to develop her strengths and help develop her independence so that she will succeed after she leaves this wonderful environment." - Upper School parent

Teachers are our greatest asset.

At Cape Cod Academy, each of our faculty brings more than just knowledge to their classrooms. They bring compassion, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to the growth and well-being of our students. They inspire curiosity in the youngest learners, guide our middle schoolers through their formative years, and prepare our upper school students for the challenges of college and the world beyond these walls.

And they do all of this not just with intellect, but with the biggest of hearts.

In hallways, classrooms, studios, and on athletic surfaces, you will witness moments of quiet encouragement and sparks of discovery, and you’ll smile at the small, thoughtful gestures that make a student feel known and valued.

Faculty are at the core of our school. Their dedication to our school shapes the culture of academic excellence that defines Cape Cod Academy. Indeed, they are our greatest asset!

Directory

Department

Last Name

Kate Gaffney

Mathematics Faculty

Bio

Kate Gaffney began her career by earning degrees in Computer Science and Economics from Brown University. She worked in the software industry for many years, starting as a developer and progressing to managing large-scale commercial software development projects. She went back to school for MA teaching credentials and began a second career in education.

Ms. Gaffney is a certified math and science teacher by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and has spent the past 18 years teaching in a broad range of capacities. She first taught math and science full-time at Trottier Middle School in Southborough, MA and went on to teach math at the Archway School and the Head-Royce School, independent schools in Northern California. She has also taught SAT and ACT prep classes through Ames Seminars, as well as through her own tutoring business. Prior to her role at Cape Cod Academy, she taught math part-time at Falmouth Academy. She continues to tutor students privately, primarily in middle-school and high-school math subjects as well as SAT and ACT prep.
John Galligan

Lower School Faculty - Grade 4

Bio

John joined CCA in 2018 as a 5th grade teacher, following six years of teaching 4th and 5th grade at a private school in Philadelphia and six years of teaching 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade in Newton and Brookline, MA public schools. Prior to teaching, John worked in his hometown of Washington, D.C. for the Federal government, primarily in the U.S. Treasury. John earned his Bachelors degree in Business Administration from the George Washington University and a Masters Degree in Elementary Education from Wheelock College.
Allison Galvin

Lower School Faculty - Grade 4

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Roger Gamache

Music Faculty

Bio

Roger graduated from Berklee College of Music with a Bachelor of Music in Music Education. Roger directs the band/jazz ensemble for grades 6-12 and teaches beginner band instruments to 4th and 5th graders as an elective. He has led small ensembles, group, and individual lessons for at the Cape Conservatory and St. Pius School. As a professional saxophonist, he is a veteran of the 215th US Army Band, the US Navy Pacific Fleet Band, and the Northeast Navy Show Band. He also directs the Stage Door Canteen Big Band and the Brian Boru Pipe Band.
Ianna-Bet Garcia De Alba

World Language Faculty & Director of Summer Programs

Bio
Ianna-Bet García de Alba de Brooks is Cape Cod Academy’s Director of Summer Programs and also is a world languages faculty member. An experienced educator, Mrs. Brooks has been teaching for many years. As part of CCA’s World Languages Department, she teaches Spanish to upper school students in grades 9-12. Prior to that, she was a STEAM teacher and technology integration specialist, coaching and guiding students, teachers, and parents of young children with the use of technology tools and the integration of technology in teaching practices. She has also served as Junior Kinder Head Teacher at the Canadian School Guadalajara and Head Teacher at the Newland School Guadalajara. Her technology certifications include:
- Google Certified Educator
- Kahoot Certified Educator
- Common Sense Educator
- NearPod Certified Coach
- SeeSaw Pioneer
- EdPuzzle Certified Coach
- Digital Citizenship and security by Google Education
- Apple Teacher
In addition to her role as a teacher, Mrs. Brooks is an athletics’ coach at CCA. She has coached girls’ middle school basketball, tennis, and soccer. For many years, she has been an integral member of CCA’s Summer Programs’ team, registering campers, coordinating documentation, working closely with students and families, and instructing camp sessions.
Cameron Gardner

World Language Faculty
Daniella Garran

Director of Student Activities, Humanities Faculty, & Associate Director of Enrollment Management
Russ Gasdia

Humanities Faculty
Andrew Glassman

Buildings & Grounds

Cape Cod Academy is one of the only independent, co-educational, college preparatory schools serving students from kindergarten to grade 12 on Cape Cod.

Cape Cod Academy

50 Osterville-West Barnstable Road
Osterville, MA 02655
P: 508-428-5400
www.capecodacademy.org

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