Matt Spearing has a movie-theater popcorn machine in his office, and to us, that signals a man who is serious about making sure students have a much-needed outlet for their inner child.
As Director of Student Activities, Matt organizes several student activities every weekend, as well as bigger productions that include WillyGras. He finds the DJ for Prom, and helps to coordinate the lock-in afterward. He also teaches AP Environmental Science, is a dorm parent, and coaches JV football in the fall. He’s the class adviser for the Class of 2015, along with Christa Talbot.
Some judicious Google-ing revealed that he is a world traveler as well, having taught in Cairo and Abu Dhabi. That’s more than either of us have done, ever, and we are both old enough to be his…ahem…older sisters. We asked him Three Questions, but we found out way more than we asked.
1. What the heck is it that you do?
Matt plans all weekend activities for all the boarding students—and day students are welcome to do any of those activities as well. That might include a trip to the mall (very popular), a movie night in the StuBop, Open Gym activities in the Athletic Center, or trips to New York or Boston. There will be a Super Bowl viewing party on the big screen, and dances. By the way, parents can find the weekly activity schedule on WillyNet, on the “On The Quad” link.