Maureen O'Brien

Teacher
McGill University – B.A.
Brown University – M.A.
mobrien@webb.org

Professional focus: I teach ninth-grade Fundamentals of Composition and Journalism. I also serve as the faculty liaison to the Admission Office.

Scholarly or professional activities: My undergraduate degree is in English literature and my first Master of Arts is in teaching. I am pursuing an M.A. in literature through the Bread Loaf Program at Oxford. I formerly worked in advertising for two New York firms, leading strategy for digital campaigns among other activities. In summer 2022, I attended the TABS boarding school conference.

Years as an educator: 5; I am in my second year at Webb.

Grew up: Saint Paul, Minnesota

Favorite spot on campus: Fawcett Library

Favorite music or musician: Beyonce all day

Favorite book or author: To the Lighthouse

Favorite TV show or movie: The Sopranos!

Typical Saturday routine: Cleaning up after my toddler