Mr. Chapin

Mr. Chapin is originally from the South Shore and grew up in the town of East Bridgewater, Massachusetts. His journey in teaching started at Saint Michael's College in Vermont. Mr. Chapin fell in love with teaching, traveling and the outdoors.

While in Vermont, Mr. Chapin worked for three years as a behavior interventionist. Feeling the need to explore the world, Mr. Chapin became an elementary school English teacher in Daegu, South Korea. Living in Korea allowed Mr. Chapin to learn more about culture and travel throughout Asia! South Korea is also where he met his lovely wife, HyoJin.

Upon returning from Korea, Mr. Chapin completed his Masters degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in curriculum from Saint Michael's College. Today, Mr. Chapin and HyoJin enjoy exploring Boston while trying all kinds of international foods. Mr. Chapin is also a big Boston sports fan! Mr. Chapin's focus is on cultivating kindness and preparing students for an increasingly globalized world. He is so excited to teach this year!

Ms. Malagodi

Ms. Malagodi is a native of Massachusetts who grew up in Hanover on the South Shore. She attended the New England Conservatory of Music and holds a BA in Music Education and Vocal Performance. Ms. Malagodi received her Masters degree in teaching from Wheelock College. She has over a decade of teaching experience and was very excited to join the Bowen family in 2010. She is a mom to three amazing children ages 13, 11 and 8. Ms. Malagodi also has two rescue pets, Jewel and Popeye. In her spare time, Ms. Malagodi enjoys performing with her singing group, Divas With a Twist, and singing with her husband Peter, who is a music teacher. She also loves being anywhere that is near the ocean! The things she enjoys most about her work is watching her students grow every year both socially and academically and celebrating their accomplishments both in and out of the classroom!