Current Math Department Chair and teacher Elizabeth (Liz) Moore, who has been working at MFS since 2019, has been appointed to the role of Interim Upper School (US) Dean of Students for the 2026-27 school year, following the departure of current US Dean Will Miller. Moore will also be collaborating with the school’s incoming US director, Alexander (Allie) Levy. Because the position is interim, it will be reassessed the year following.
Beyond managing schedules and events, Moore hopes to use the position as an opportunity to build stronger relationships with students outside of the classroom. Having worked closely with both Middle and Upper School Students as a math teacher, she believes involvement in student life can help strengthen overall US student perspectives.
“I enjoy helping with events as a teacher because it enhances classroom experiences while also allowing me to know the students outside the classroom, and I am especially excited to know more students and really jump into student life,” she said.
Looking ahead to next year, Moore stated that her main goals and what she looks most forward to include supporting the incoming US Director by helping him navigate the new community, and encouraging broader student perspectives in school events and activities.
Olivia Martin ’27, a student in Moore’s Honors Precalculus class last year, reflected on the classroom experience and connected it to the strengths that would help Moore in her new position.
“Having [Moore] as a math teacher, I appreciated the organization, and I liked having that structure because I could always rely on her. She is also a great communicator, and [she] connects with students really well while staying on top of responsibilities,” said Martin.
As Moore begins stepping into the role of US Dean of Students, Miller reflected on the impact of the role on both students and faculty members.
“The most rewarding part of being the Upper School Dean has been the impact on both students and colleagues alike. The role is really about ensuring that students’ experiences are reflected in the community values, and the faculty supporting those students are also supporting those values,” said Miller.
Miller stated that he is looking forward to supporting Moore’s transition into the role.
“Moore came into MFS in 2019, and over the years, I have gotten to know her in a way you get to know your colleagues. One of the things she does very well is understand where students are coming from. She has a lot of knowledge about the struggles students face in Middle School, which will help her support the ninth graders in a unique and helpful way,” he said.
Miller also added that part of his focus this summer will be helping Moore adjust to the responsibilities of this position.
“My job is now to help her through this transition, which means taking the knowledge of the past seven years and passing it off in a way that is user-friendly and helpful for this role,” said Miller.
Associate Head of School and Academic Dean Meredith Godley explained the hiring process behind Moore becoming dean. The search was conducted by a committee. Godley added thatMoore’s extensive experience working with students across multiple divisions made her a strong candidate for that role.
“We were fortunate to work with Liz in the Middle School, and then in Upper School, and throughout that time we have seen her dedication to being the lead eighth-grade advisor, doing work with Intensive Learning and Service Learning, relationships with kids, and overall eagerness to get involved, ” Godley said.
Godley also noted that Moore brings significant experience from her previous school, having spent 16 years teaching high school mathematics before joining MFS. Godley said that the background also gave experience in upper school leadership.
