Meet the Team

Admissions

The Academy was founded by the people of Fryeburg who recognized that, “Good education is the greatest importance to Society.” We take a comprehensive approach and consider each applicant individually, helping to identify the best fit: matching passion with programs, classes, clubs, athletics, arts, community and more! When you find a school that is the best fit, you will grow and challenge yourself in new ways. At Fryeburg Academy, come find your place in the world.

PREVIOUS TRAVEL

JANUARY

IN PERSON - Agent & Student Meetings - Milan, Italy
January 28 until February 2, 2023

FEBRUARY

IN PERSON - ST Alphe Summer- Rome, Italy
February 2 to 5, 2023

IN PERSON - Agent & Student Meetings - Barcelona, Spain
February 6 to 8, 2023

IN PERSON - Agent & Student Meetings - Madrid, Spain
February 6 to 8, 2023

IN PERSON - Agent & Student Meetings - Denmark
February 9 to 11, 2023

IN PERSON - Sampse- Almaty, Kazakhstan
February 9 to 14, 2023

IN PERSON - ICEF- Dubai
February 13 to 15, 2023

IN PERSON - Agent & Student Meetings - Germany
February 14 to 17, 2023

IN PERSON - Agent & Student Meetings - Cancun, Mexico
February 18 to 22, 2023

IN PERSON - ST Alphe- Bangkok Secondary
February 24 to 26, 2023

IN PERSON - Agent & Student Meetings- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
February 27 to March 2, 2023

MARCH

IN PERSON - Agent & Student Meetings - Hanoi, Vietnam
March 3 to 5, 2023

IN PERSON - ICEF San Francisco, California
March 19 to 21, 2023

IN PERSON - Smapse - Dubai
March 25, 2023

IN PERSON - Cities in South Korea TBD
March 25 to 30, 2023

APRIL

IN PERSON - ST Alphe - London
April 20 to 22, 2023

List of 5 members.

Mr. Joseph Manning

Fryeburg Academy

Head of School

George Washington University - B.S.
University of Southern Maine - M.S. in Education

2005
Bio
Joe joined the Fryeburg Academy community in 2003 as a dorm parent in Payson-Mulford Hall with his wife Maria, a chemistry teacher at the Academy. Joe has served in a variety of roles at the Academy including dorm master, teacher, Associate Director of Admission, Academic Dean, Assistant Head of School for Academics and currently as Assistant Head of School. After receiving a B.S. in Biology from The George Washington University, Joe completed his M.Ed in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern Maine. Following eight years as dorm parents, Joe and Maria now live in neighboring Brownfield, Maine with their four children- Solana, Leif, Zaya, and Arya. In his free time, Joe enjoys gardening, playing with his kids, and a variety of outdoor activities.
Ms. Christina "Christina" DiPietro

Fryeburg Academy

Director of Admission

Fryeburg Academy

2020
Bio
Having spent two years abroad and working as a marketing director in
Poland, Christina DiPietro returned to the Mount Washington Valley and
Fryeburg Academy with an interest in exploring a career in education.
She joined the social studies department in the Fall of 2020 and has
recently accepted a position in Fryeburg Academy’s Admissions Department. Christina received her dual B.S in public relations from the S.I. Newhouse School of Communications and IT from the School of Information Studies at Syracuse University. She is now working towards her M.Ed from the University of Southern Maine and will graduate in 2022.
Mr. Ethan Wang

Director of International Partnerships, Recruitment & Events

2020
Artur Fass

Fryeburg Academy

Associate Director of Admissions

2023
Mrs. Alyssa Harden

Fryeburg Academy

Managing Associate, Office of Admissions and Athletic Department

2015
Bio
Alyssa Harden started at Fryeburg Academy in July of 2015. She earned her B.S. in Marketing from the University of Hartford, while playing Division 1 Golf. Alyssa grew up in the boarding school world, having lived at a number of private schools across the country. Now in her free time, she enjoys raising her 3 children, Madison ('20), Kathryn(’22) and William in Bridgton, Maine, and recently married Daniel Harden.