Charlie Hossack
M.Ed. Special Education, Grand Canyon University
B.A. History, University of Massachusetts-Boston

Charlie Hossack, formerly the ninth grade team leader and history teacher, begins his first year as director of student development. Here he will work closely with the director of residence life on student development issues as well as overseeing student activities. Mr. Hossack also is the coach of Brewster's Debate Team.

He was attracted to Brewster for its commitment to school reform. He also admits to falling in love with Brewster's location on Lake Winnipesauke in central New Hampshire.

"My biggest attraction to Brewster came from my first experience observing a classroom. I sat in on a freshman history class amazed to see that the students were engaged, participating, and actually enjoying themselves while learning. The atmosphere was positively charged, something I had not seen while working in any other school setting. The past six years at Brewster have only heightened that experience. The School Design Model (SDM) allows for a teaching environment that focuses on the students' learning, challenging me to make sure that every student leaves my classroom with more than they entered. I truly believe that teaching and learning is about collaborating, sharing experiences between students and teachers. The concept of collaboration is not only the foundation of my teaching style, it also is the cornerstone of learning at Brewster."

Prior to coming to Brewster in June 2001, Mr. Hossack worked as a substitute teacher and as an adolescent counselor for a state subsidized agency in Beverly, Massachusetts. Before these positions, he spent several years working with developmentally disabled adults. He also has an intensive background working at summer camps and YMCA's.

At Brewster, Mr. Hossack has been the junior varsity boys' lacrosse coach and recreational ski coordinator, but says his real sports love is coaching football, which he previously coached (at all levels) for seven years. He also is a former baseball and swim coach.

Mr. Hossack lives with his family in Hughes House where his wife Michele, an instructional support teacher, is the community life parent. He likes to spend his free time with his family. Exploring the world with children Abby and Jonathan makes him appreciate every day. Mr. Hossack recently completed his master's degree in Special Education with an emphasis in learning disabilities.