860.687.6329
marley_matlack@loomis.org

Marley Aloe Matlack, Christopher H. Lutz director of the Alvord Center for Global & Environmental Studies and director of International Education Programs, has been an international educator since 2004. Over the course of her international education career, Marley has developed and coordinated over forty short-term secondary school study abroad programs to more than twenty countries, has lived and worked abroad, and has participated in numerous international and experiential education professional development programs in the US and worldwide. In addition to her professional experience, Marley has traveled extensively – exploring more than forty countries in her journeys.

860.687.6329
jeff_dyreson@loomis.org

Jeff Dyreson, director of Environmental/Sustainability Initiatives and associate director of the Alvord Center, has been a Loomis Chaffee science faculty member since 2002 teaching biology, chemistry, AP environmental science and various environmental science electives. Jeff has developed the Environmental Proctor program, led in the establishment of the Gilchrist Environmental Fellowship, launched the newly developed agriculture program and coordinates sustainable best practices on campus including, energy monitoring, energy audits and conservation in faculty residences along with water conservation initiatives such as hydration stations and low flow showerheads in dormitories.

Jeff has a B.S. in Ecology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and an M.S. Ed in Outdoor & Environmental Education from Northern Illinois University. In addition to his work in the Center, Jeff is the head coach for girls varsity volleyball, and is an affiliate in Taylor Hall.

860.687.6809
megan_blundenstoecklin@loomis.org

Meg Blunden Stoecklin, associate director of the Alvord Center, has been passionate about international education and cultural exchange since arriving in the United States as an international student in 2003. A native South African, Meg travelled extensively growing up, exploring countries across Africa, Europe, and Asia and studying abroad in France and Australia during high school and college. Meg has been a Loomis faculty member since 2011, teaching courses on Globalization, Global Human Rights, World History, Modern Africa, U.S. History, Desegregation and Democracy in South Africa, and International Relations. Beyond the classroom, Meg helped to plan and chaperone the school’s first International Education Program to South Africa and created the International Student Ambassador program. Meg has also worked in the Alumni/Development Office during her time on the Island. 

Meg holds a B.A. in History and an M.T. in Elementary Education from the University of Virginia, as well as an M.B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In addition to her work in the Center, Meg teaches in the History, Philosophy, & Religious Studies Department, coaches girls JV squash, and serves as an academic advisor.  

860.687.6212
gratia_lee@loomis.org

Gratia Lee, land use coordinator for the Alvord Center for Global and Environmental Studies, has been at Loomis Chaffee since 2014. During her tenure, she has overseen the development of the Agriculture Program and its expansion in 2020 to Land Use. By facilitating place-based projects that focus on actively working the land, Gratia creates exciting opportunities for the Loomis Chaffee community to learn about and engage in environmentally-conscious land stewardship. In addition to her work with the Alvord Center, Gratia also teaches environmental science, is an affiliate in Harman Hall, and runs the after-school land management program.

Gratia has a bachelor’s degree in French language from Denison University, and a master’s degree in environmental science with a focus on environmental education from Antioch University of New England.