Teachers
Eric Bakke (he/him)
Teacher
Started at Ottoson in 2010
Education: B.A. from Framingham State in History; M.Ed. from Boston College in education
Hometown: Framingham, MA
Interests: I study Classic Jewish texts, spend time with my family, and love visiting historic sites.
Favorite topic to teach: North Korea
Best part of teaching at Ottoson: The community! Our parents and the town's sense of community is truly special.
Noah Cabral (he/him) Teacher
Started in Arlington in 2021
Education: B.A. in History and Political Science from Simmons University; MAT from Simmons University
Hometown: Taunton, MA
Interests: Photography, cooking, longboarding, soccer (USWNT!), and hanging out with my dogs (Thelma and Louise)
Favorite topics to teach: Ancient Civilizations, Civics, and U.S. history
Best part of teaching at Ottoson: Creating connections between the past and present
Andrew Garrity (he/him) Teacher
Started at Ottoson in 1999
Education: B.A. in history from UMass Lowell, M.A. in History/education from Framingham State.
Hometown: Belmont, MA
Interests: Playing guitar, hiking, biking, playing with my two sons.
Favorite topic to teach: World Geography
Best part of teaching at Ottoson: The community of supportive teachers and administrators.
Nikki Hoctor (she/her) Teacher & Magic the Gathering Club Advisor
Started at Ottoson in 2016
Education: B.A. in secondary education and history from Lesley University
Hometown: Westfield, MA
Interests: I enjoy reading, traveling, hiking & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Favorite topic to teach: World Geography
Best part of teaching at Ottoson: Getting students engaged and excited about the world around them.
Juli Keyes (she/her)
Teacher & Union President
Started at Ottoson in 2004
Education: B.A. in history with minor in archaeology from George Mason University, MAT from Boston University
Interests: traveling, reading, music
Favorite topic to teach: Renaissance
Best part of teaching at Ottoson: the people I work with every day, both faculty, and students
Jason Levy (he/him)
Teacher & National History Day Advisor
Started at Ottoson in 2006
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Education: B.A. from Arizona State in History; M.A. in History from New Mexico State
Hometown: Walpole, MA
Interests: Reading, writing, traveling, sports
Favorite topic to teach: Development of democracy in ancient Athens
Best part of teaching at Ottoson: Seeing the growth of my students
Charlie Livingstone (he/him) Teacher
clivingstone@arlington.k12.ma.us
Started at Ottoson in 2021
Education: B.A. in Economics from Wesleyan University
Hometown: Pelham, NY
Interests: Soccer, old Seinfeld reruns, and reading fantasy novels
Favorite topic to teach: World War 2
Best part of teaching at Ottoson: Being able to hang out with kids!
Chris Mahoney (he/him) Teacher
Started at Ottoson in 2006
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Education: B.A. in History from University of Rhode Island; Graduate: M.Ed. in Education Administration from UMass Lowell
Hometown: Arlington, MA
Interests: Reading and hockey (travel…if I can afford it…)
Favorite topic to teach: Africa
Best part of teaching at Ottoson: My peers
Mary Kate Mezzetti (she/her) Teacher
Started at Ottoson in 2021
Education: B.A. in Government from Georgetown University; MAT in Social Studies from Teacher's College; CAGS in Teaching Students with Disabilities from CUNY Hunter College
Hometown: Barnstable, MA
Interests: Sailing, skiing, gardening, and Mexican food
Favorite topic to teach: The Civil Rights. Movement and Historical Fiction
Best part of teaching at Ottoson: Providing the tools for young people to develop their opinions and gain confidence in their voice.
Shannon Moryl (she/her) Teacher
Started at Ottoson in 2020
Education: B.A. in History and Philosophy from Wake Forest; M.A.T. in Secondary Education from Tufts University
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Interests: Hiking, cooking, reading philosophy, and all things music.
Favorite topic to teach: China
Best part of teaching at Ottoson: The students and community in Arlington!
Todd Sundstrom (he/him) Teacher
tsundstrom@arlington.k12.ma.us
Started at Ottoson in 1999
Education: B.S, in Social Science Education from Plymouth State; M.Ed. from UMass Boston
Interests: Running, reading, hiking, Snowboarding
Favorite topic to teach: Italian Renaissance
Best part of teaching at Ottoson: Making connections and seeing students grow.