The Worldwide Leader in Summer Enrichment
For more than 30 years, EXPLO has been a worldwide leader known for academic programs that are engaging, fun, and inspiring.
Through the years, more than 50,000 students have experienced a summer of inquiry, investigation, adventure, and exploration at one of our innovative academic enrichment programs.
Veterinarian
Dr. Lisa Danielle ("Dani") Cimino has been practicing high-quality companion animal medicine in the Metrowest Boston area since 1997. She has special interests in ophthalmology and geriatric medicine. In 1997, Dr. Cimino graduated first in her class at Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in East Lansing. She is a 1989 graduate of Tufts University in Medford, earning Bachelor of Science degrees in both Biology and Environmental Studies.
Head of Program
David Torcoletti began his career at Northfield Mount Hermon School (NMH) where he taught photography, lived in a dormitory, and coached. He went on to become a House Director, Campus Dean, and eventually, School Dean. David then moved to Milton Academy where he was a teacher and Dean of Students. In addition to leading EXPLO at St. Mark’s, David consults and advises independent schools and presents at professional conferences on student life issues. David is a summa cum laude graduate of Ohio University and earned his M.F.A. at Bard College as a Milton Avery Scholar. Each Summer, David moves to the St. Mark's campus as the Head of Program, bringing with him his family and two dogs, Sophie and Kirby.
Dean of Students
Tim Watson graduated from Bowdoin College with a degree in Government and Legal Studies and a minor in Education. During his time at Bowdoin, Tim played football and intramural softball, student taught fifth grade at the Longfellow School in Brunswick, and studied Political Science for a semester in Florence, Italy. Currently, Tim works year round as the Director of Admission and Enrollment Management at EXPLO and chairs an alumni interviewing committee at Bowdoin College. He returns to EXPLO at St. Mark’s this summer as the Dean of Students.
Director of Curriculum
Cynthia Zwicky holds a master's degree in comparative education from the University of London and graduated summa cum laude from Williams College, where she majored in psychology and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Cynthia is a certified EMT and has designed a variety of experiential ESOL curricula, and as a teacher, she has taught in schools in the US, Europe, South America, and Asia. She returns to the EXPLO at St. Mark's this summer as the Director of Curriculum.
Manager, Focus Programs
Bre McKenna holds a Bachelor of Arts from Bowdoin College with a major in Spanish and a minor in Psychology. She began her educational career in an unconventional way — teaching employees about retirement plan options — and from there has served as an instructor and teaching fellow throughout New England. Bre spent five years at the Governor’s Academy in Byfield where she taught Spanish, lived in the dorms, and coached cross-country in addition to serving as the Freshman Dean and the Director of Student Activities. After spending two summers as the EXPLO at St. Mark’s Dean of Students, Bre now works with EXPLO in the Norwood office year-round as the Manager of New Programs.
Focus Program Coordinator
Jonathan Beck majored in Political Science at Ithaca College. During his time in college, he studied abroad in London, held a position as a study abroad ambassador, and volunteered at the Beverly J. Martin Elementary School as a teaching assistant. He is an avid lacrosse player. Recently, he was a corps member for City Year in Rhode Island, before joining the Norwood Office year round as an Admissions Officer. He returns this summer as the Coordinator of the Focus Programs.
