Brewster students represent a dynamic mix of learners and thinkers. Athletes. Artists. Musicians. Math wizards. Lovers of science and poetry. Lovers of nature. Our 350 students come from two dozen states and more than 20 countries.
Brewster's vision is an approach to learning that has the exponential power to transform education, communities, and the lives of students. We cultivate competencies and qualities of character that will serve our students in the world and shape them into self-aware, capable adults.
We believe that "Brewster will be better because of me, and I will be better because of Brewster"—a principle that forms the foundation of our community core values: Respect, Responsibility, Independence, and Interdependence.
Live and learn in a location like no other—where you’re at the center of your learning experience and where you’ll discover your passions, your people, and your purpose.
Welcome to Brewster! We will help you discover your passions, unlock your potential, and prepare for a life you'll love—a life of purpose.
Inspire your creativity in the spectacular Rogers Building and Grayson Student Center, with professional-level facilities for theater, dance, music, and visual arts.
Explore the four-season beauty of Northern New England in our charming historic town of Wolfeboro, N.H., beside Lake Winnipesaukee, close to hiking, skiing, climbing, and more!
Connect with your interests, build lifelong friendships, and take advantage of 25+ clubs—plus opportunities in athletics, arts, community service, leadership, and more.
Engage in real-world learning and immerse yourself in different perspectives through your classes, Interim Studies, and Global Immersion opportunities.
There are 350 students in our student body.
Brewster is home to day and boarding students from 29 states and 23 countries, all bringing unique perspectives shaped by our shared community values.
We have more than 25 clubs and organizations on campus.
It's easy to start a new club with your passion and a faculty advisor. Each fall we hold an Activities Fair to promote existing clubs and introduce new ones—the hard part will be choosing!
Slices of pizza served each week from our wood-fired brick oven!
The Brewster Dining staff goes above and beyond to bring the community special meals. From Friday night pizza and wings to Tomlettes on Sunday to a variety of gluten-free options, there really is something for everyone.
The number of attendees at each Coffee House event.
Coffee Houses are a Brewster tradition where students perform in a warm, welcoming setting. Held in Faith Theater or the Grayson Student Center, these nights bring together performers, fans, and friends.
There are 1,082 holds in Brewster's indoor Climbing Barn!
Built in 1997, the Climbing Barn was one of the first indoor facilities of its kind in northern New England. It remains a favorite spot for beginners and seasoned climbers alike.
There are six ice cream shops in Wolfeboro.
Wolfeboro is known as the oldest summer resort in America, and its six ice cream shops are part of the charm. Students often stroll into town for a cone or dish in the warmer months.
Pets reside on campus.
Students benefit from living with and learning from the many faculty families that live on campus, and that includes their pets! Students can often be seen walking dogs around campus to help if they’re missing furry friends from back home.
We source ingredients from over 50 different local providers.
The Dining Services team works with local providers from New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, and Massachusetts to obtain and serve sustainable, nutritious, and locally-sourced food for our students.
1/2-mile shoreline on Lake Winnipesaukee
Brewster boasts an expansive shoreline on Lake Winnipesaukee, home to the boathouse and dock for our crew and sailing programs. Brewster Beach is also a favorite spot for student activities during the warmer months.
There are 350 students in our student body.
Brewster is home to day and boarding students from 29 states and 23 countries, all bringing unique perspectives shaped by our shared community values.
We have more than 25 clubs and organizations on campus.
It's easy to start a new club with your passion and a faculty advisor. Each fall we hold an Activities Fair to promote existing clubs and introduce new ones—the hard part will be choosing!
Slices of pizza served each week from our wood-fired brick oven!
The Brewster Dining staff goes above and beyond to bring the community special meals. From Friday night pizza and wings to Tomlettes on Sunday to a variety of gluten-free options, there really is something for everyone.
The number of attendees at each Coffee House event.
Coffee Houses are a Brewster tradition where students perform in a warm, welcoming setting. Held in Faith Theater or the Grayson Student Center, these nights bring together performers, fans, and friends.
There are 1,082 holds in Brewster's indoor Climbing Barn!
Built in 1997, the Climbing Barn was one of the first indoor facilities of its kind in northern New England. It remains a favorite spot for beginners and seasoned climbers alike.
There are six ice cream shops in Wolfeboro.
Wolfeboro is known as the oldest summer resort in America, and its six ice cream shops are part of the charm. Students often stroll into town for a cone or dish in the warmer months.
Pets reside on campus.
Students benefit from living with and learning from the many faculty families that live on campus, and that includes their pets! Students can often be seen walking dogs around campus to help if they’re missing furry friends from back home.
We source ingredients from over 50 different local providers.
The Dining Services team works with local providers from New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, and Massachusetts to obtain and serve sustainable, nutritious, and locally-sourced food for our students.
1/2-mile shoreline on Lake Winnipesaukee
Brewster boasts an expansive shoreline on Lake Winnipesaukee, home to the boathouse and dock for our crew and sailing programs. Brewster Beach is also a favorite spot for student activities during the warmer months.
For more than 30 years, Brewster has cultivated a unique team-based, collaborative, and student-centered educational model to prepare students for lives of purpose. Based on evidence-based best practices, our approach is both challenging and transformative. The Brewster Model® is intentionally designed to ensure that every student within our global community of diverse thinkers can THRIVE.
Our supportive team environment helps you understand yourself, learn from others, and experience the joy of achieving together.
You’ll receive the optimal levels of challenge and support for your unique needs and build strategies for success at Brewster and beyond.
There are so many opportunities to explore new perspectives and interests and find your path in life at Brewster.
Learning opportunities beyond the classroom, Instructional Support, and other resources are truly integrated into your learning experience.
You can shape your studies to your interests and goals, and prepare with an expansive selection of course offerings.
Our teachers’ expertise is honed through professional development and the Brewster Summer Institute.
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Luke Rosinski arrives at Brewster ready to build, recruit, and win.
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Brewster Academy is pleased to welcome Dwayne Bryant as its next Director of Athletics, a role that will shape not only the future of athletics, but the daily rhythm and experience of student life across campus.
Bryant arrives with a career that is both wide-ranging and deeply rooted in purpose. Long before his decades in schools, he emerged as one of the top high school basketball players in the country, earning McDonald’s All-American honors and going on to a standout career as a four-year starting point guard at Georgetown University. Known for his leadership and poise on the court, he later competed professionally overseas, gaining a global perspective that continues to inform his work with students today.
Yet what defines Bryant’s career is not only where he has been, but what he has chosen to do with that experience.
For more than thirty years, he has committed himself to education, mentoring young people, and building programs that reflect both competitive excellence and strong values. His work has spanned independent schools, Catholic schools, and diverse communities, where he has consistently been recognized for his ability to connect, to lead, and to elevate those around him.
“From our very first conversations, it was clear that Dwayne leads with both purpose and perspective,” said Head of School Kristy Kerin. “He brings a deep understanding of students and a genuine belief in the role athletics can play in shaping their lives.”
Most recently, as Director of Athletics at Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria, Virginia, Bryant led a large and dynamic program that included nearly 50 teams and a wide network of coaches and staff. Under his leadership, the program became known not only for its competitiveness but for its culture. He placed a strong emphasis on accountability, communication, and building a sense of belonging for every student involved.
He also worked intentionally across the institution, partnering with admissions, advancement, and school leadership to ensure that athletics played a meaningful role in enrollment, community engagement, and the overall student experience.
“Dwayne has a unique ability to bring people together,” said Assistant Head of School James Reilly. “He builds trust quickly, he listens carefully, and he leads in a way that is both steady and inspiring. People want to work with him, and students respond to him.”
At Brewster, Bryant will oversee all aspects of the athletics program, from varsity teams to afternoon offerings, helping to ensure that every student finds a place to grow, compete, and belong. In addition, he will serve as Head Coach of Girls’ Varsity Basketball, bringing a thoughtful and experienced presence to a program with strong momentum and potential.
Bryant will join the Brewster community on July 1 and will live on campus with his wife, Jenny, embracing the full residential life of the school. He is the proud father of three adult daughters and three adult stepsons. His deep commitment to family is evident in the way he builds relationships and supports students.
Those who know him best describe him as a mentor, a connector, and a leader who leads with both clarity and care. At Brewster, his impact will extend well beyond the sidelines.
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Visit the Brewster Athletics website here.
Brewster Academy is proud to announce the appointment of Luke Rosinski as Director of Basketball Programs and Head Coach of the Boys’ National Prep Team, a role that carries the weight of one of the most recognized programs in prep basketball. This appointment reflects both pride in that history and a full commitment to what comes next.
Rosinski's connection to the independent school and NEPSAC landscape runs deep. A graduate of Kimball Union Academy, he experienced firsthand the demands, expectations, and opportunities that come with high-level prep basketball. His experience continues to shape his approach today, particularly his understanding of how athletics, academics, and residential life intersect in meaningful ways.
He went on to play Division I basketball at the University of New Hampshire, where he was part of one of the most successful stretches in program history. As a four-year player, he earned a reputation for his work ethic, leadership, and commitment to team culture, qualities that would later define his coaching career.
“Luke has lived the experience we are asking our student-athletes to step into,” said James Reilly, Assistant Head of School. “He understands what it takes to succeed, and more importantly, he understands how to guide others through that process.”
Following his playing career, Rosinski entered the college coaching ranks as a graduate assistant at UNC Greensboro, gaining exposure to the full demands of Division I basketball, including scouting, player development, and program operations. That foundation led him to Hargrave Military Academy, where he took on a lead coaching role for one of the most established prep programs in the country. Over its history, Hargrave has produced more than 30 NBA players and three current NCAA Division I head coaches.
As Associate Head Coach of the National Prep team, Rosinski was deeply involved in all aspects of the program, overseeing recruiting, player development, game preparation, and college placement. During his tenure, the team consistently competed at a national level, earning top-16 rankings and compiling a record of 109-27, while placing multiple players into Division I programs each year. He developed a reputation as both a skilled evaluator of talent and a relationship-driven recruiter, building connections across the country while helping student-athletes and their families navigate the college process.
"Brewster Academy sets the gold standard in prep basketball. Growing up in New Hampshire, I watched this program rise on the national stage and had the opportunity to compete against it in the NEPSAC. I have deep respect for the culture and tradition here, and to now lead this program is incredibly meaningful," said Rosinski.
That sense of connection and purpose resonated immediately with Brewster's leadership. “Luke brings both experience and competitive drive to this role,” Reilly added. “He has a clear vision for how to build a program and a strong understanding of what families are looking for. He is driven and fully invested in the development of his players.”
At Brewster, Rosinski will lead all four boys' basketball teams, creating alignment across the program while coaching the National Prep team as its flagship. Competing in NEPSAC AAA, the program returns to a landscape Rosinski knows well, one where his experience and success are well suited to honoring and advancing what Brewster has already built. His role will extend beyond the court as well, working closely with admissions and college counseling to strengthen recruiting pipelines and ensure strong outcomes for student-athletes.
He will begin on July 1 and will live on campus, immersed in the program from day one.
"Our program will be built on hard work, relationships, accountability, and a relentless drive to improve and win,” said Rosinski. “We will create an environment where players are both supported and challenged every day while preparing them to reach the highest levels of college and professional basketball.”
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Visit the Brewster Athletics website here.
We invite you to join us for Discovery Day at Brewster, an engaging admissions event designed to introduce prospective families to the Brewster experience. This program offers an inside look at our community, academics, and student life.
During the event, families will learn about Brewster’s mission and values, gain a clear understanding of the admissions process, and hear directly from current students about their experiences. The program also includes a guided campus tour, providing an opportunity to explore our facilities and get a feel for daily life at Brewster.
Discovery Day is open to all families, from those beginning to explore Brewster in the years ahead to applicants and admitted students considering enrollment in the coming year. All are welcome to discover what makes Brewster such a special place to learn and grow.
By Kristy Kerin
Some people just have a way of making your day better. You don’t always realize it in the moment, but you come to count on it over time. You find that you seek out opportunities with those people for a quick conversation, a warm smile, a meaningful exchange, and a consistent way of being.
This year, we’ve talked a lot about commitment. It’s easy to think of that in terms of big moments or visible impact. But more often, commitment is simpler and quieter. It means showing up every day with care, consistency, and a kind of presence that lifts up people around you.
As I continue this two part series on commitment, I’ve been thinking about three people who are retiring at the end of this school year and who embody that kind of commitment for me.
Jimmy Mongovan: 26 Years
Jimmy Mongovan has been a key member of Brewster’s Buildings & Grounds team for twenty-six years. A graduate of the University of New Hampshire with a degree in horticulture, he takes real pride in his work, grounded in years of experience in landscaping and even time as a ski instructor up at Waterville Valley.
If you pass him while he’s out mowing lawns, he’ll stop, wave you through, and greet you with a smile. It’s a small thing, but it reflects the way he cares for our campus and the way he treats people. Even with just a few words, Jimmy’s warmth communicates so much.
Kids know how to find genuine people. So it is not surprising that Jimmy is a favorite of many of the faculty children on campus. Toddlers can be heard running up to him in the dining hall, shouting “Jimmy!” with delight. His warmth is something that kids feel and adults remember.
Ron Dunbar: 16 Years
I often see Ron Dunbar (left) early in the morning, usually as I’m just getting started with my day and he has already been at work for hours as our early morning Housekeeping Supervisor. Ron and I often cross paths as he makes his early morning rounds from building to building. I’m usually rushing, having just launched three teenagers off to school, mentally reviewing my to-do list as I head into the Academic Building. But when I see Ron, I’m always glad for the moment to pause for a hello and conversation.
Ron brings a wide range of experiences to his work. He has been with Brewster since 2010. Prior to that, he was a business owner, worked at summer camps, served as an interim pastor, worked as an apprentice mechanic at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, and served in the US Navy as a Radarman/Operations Specialist as a Petty Officer 2nd Class.
Ron is thoughtful and observant, someone who notices the details that others might miss. He is one of the first employees to respond when we send out surveys or ask for input. He shares his observations with a great deal of care and with a unique perspective. He always wants to make Brewster better, and he recognizes that small things matter. Ron is dependable and quietly but deeply invested in his work and in the community at large. Simply put, my day is always better when our paths cross.
Wes Matchett: 15 Years
And then there’s Wes Matchett, our Database Administrator and Robotics Coach, whose energy is impossible to miss. Spend even a few minutes in the robotics space with him and you’ll understand. (In fact, a “few minutes” rarely stays that way as his enthusiasm has a way of pulling you in.)
His enthusiasm is infectious – youthful, joyful, constantly thinking about what is next, what more we can build, and what else is possible. It’s the product of a lifetime spent building and creating, including decades as a programmer and entrepreneur, and years at Brewster in roles that have ranged from the snack shop to the classroom to the systems that keep us running.
His ideas often come with a pitch for what we could build next (he could easily be a professional fundraiser in his next career!) and more often than not, he convinces me. He makes it hard to say no because his curiosity fuels the experience of the students around him. He pulls people in, invites them to see possibility, and helps them engage. It’s hard not to get caught up in it. Wes is a big reason that the Tyler Balint Robotics Lab is one of my favorite spaces on campus.
Our Lasting Gratitude
Each of these three colleagues expresses commitment in a different way, but the impact is the same. People want to be around them, and they make our community better through thousands of small moments and interactions, just by being who they are. They are the people who make the systems work. They show up early, stay late, notice the details, and create the conditions for others to thrive. They are the kind of people who don’t seek recognition, but who shape our school in lasting ways.
We will deeply miss their presence next year, and the daily ways they make this place feel like Brewster.
By Kara McDuffee
Floor plans covered the tables. Rulers and protractors were out. And somewhere in the mix, a student was designing a home with a hot tub.
This is what math looks like in Adam Moore's Geometry class at Brewster Academy.
Over the course of one week in April, Mr. Moore's students took on the Dream Home project, a hands-on assignment that asked them to do exactly what the name suggests: dream. Students sketched out their ideal floor plans from scratch, incorporating everything they wanted, multi-car garages, expansive living spaces, luxury amenities, and more. Some used AI tools to help visualize early concepts before putting pencil to paper.
From there, the work got precise. Using their knowledge of area and geometric principles, students drafted scaled blueprints with accurate measurements, researched realistic pricing estimates for their proposed designs, and then created detailed, colored floor plan posters using rulers and protractors. The finished products were presented to the class the following week.
"The project is a culmination of our unit on area," Moore said. "Students find purpose in the practical application of area and home design."
The project sits squarely within what Brewster's academic program is built around: learning that connects the classroom to the real world. It is the kind of assignment that prioritizes student investment. And at Brewster, where critical thinking is central to the educational experience, projects like this one are not an exception to the curriculum. They are the point of it.
"I even had a student share that they plan to pursue a career in interior design after completing this unit, a testament to real-world mathematics and its impact on student investment," Moore said.
That kind of outcome is hard to manufacture. It comes from giving students a problem worth solving and the tools to solve it themselves. Problem solving, creativity, attention to detail, and critical thinking were all on display throughout the week, wrapped inside what is, at its core, a math class.
Photos from the project's second day capture students bent over their work, measuring carefully, adding color and detail to scaled drawings that started as nothing more than an idea. And for at least one student, a week of floor plans and protractors may have just pointed toward a career.
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