Whether in the math classroom or on the ski trails, Mr. Kendall brings energy, endurance, and enthusiasm to Belmont Hill. Coming from the Dublin School in New Hampshire, he has joined the math department and is teaching Algebra and Calculus. In addition to his classroom role, he coaches both the middle school cross country team and the varsity nordic skiing team. As a Form VI advisor, he is committed to supporting his students and fostering their academic and personal growth.
Mr. Kendall grew up in Anchorage, Maine, where he competed in “every endurance sport” available across the seasons: Cross Country, Nordic Skiing, and Track. He went on to attend St. Olaf College, a small liberal arts school in Minnesota, where he continued racing for all three sports at the collegiate level. After graduating, he pursued further education at Boston University and later at the University of Pennsylvania, earning a master’s degree in teaching and education.
Additionally, Mr. Kendall also served as a coach for the U16 and U18 boys New England Junior National Team for five years, continuing his passion for the sport following his collegiate career. As part of an eight-person staff team, his role consisted of race strategizing, building team culture, and waxing over 1000 pairs of skis throughout the course of a week.
Mr. Kendall briefly taught at Berwick Academy – where Mr. Shneider hired him in his final year there before coming to Belmont Hill – before switching to teaching at the Dublin School, a boarding school in rural New Hampshire, in 2019. There, he served as Associate Dean of Studies and delivered the school’s 2022 convocation speech, in which he emphasized the importance of “engaging with adversity.”
Outside the classroom, Mr. Kendall describes himself as an “outdoors-y person” who enjoys running, reading, a good bowl of ice cream, and sometimes even a bit of arugula. He developed an interest in economics and politics after college and now frequently engages students in thoughtful discussions on these topics. “Economics can challenge ideology,” he notes, calling it “a fun way to bridge conversations with values.” Although his primary focus remains mathematics, he has expressed interest in teaching a course on financial literacy, exploring both practical skills and the ethical dimensions of economic decisions.
In his short time at Belmont Hill, Mr. Kendall has already been struck by the “close-knit community” and the way learning and engagement are prioritized. We are thrilled to welcome such a dedicated educator to campus—one who brings not only a passion for math, but also a genuine commitment to instilling care, curiosity, and community. We look forward to the positive impact he will have on our students and school.