Meet Our New Faculty and Staff

Zane Ranney has taught middle and high school mathematics for over a decade using a problems-based and student-centered approach, most recently at Spence School in New York City and Keys Middle School in Palo Alto. On his teaching journey, he has also served as a grade dean, mentor, DEIB leader, and math team coach. Zane earned his BS in mathematics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and MA in mathematics education from Kings College London. Zane hosts monthly board game nights and performs in the Boston area as a jazz musician and composer.

Matthew Schantz graduated with a BA in Russian Literature from Columbia University and earned his PhD in Slavic Languages and Literatures from Harvard. His research interests include the intersection between science and literature, the environmental humanities, and utopianism. He taught literature and Russian language at Harvard and Franklin & Marshall College. Outside the classroom, Dr. Schantz enjoys running, cooking, gardening, music, and film.

Erin Morlock’s academic background includes a Bachelor of Fine Arts in New Media, and a Master’s Degree in Photography. Her Master’s thesis explored perceptual awareness through evocative single-frame videos, with manipulated speed and sound. Ms. Morlock has taught studio art, digital media, darkroom and digital photography as well as guided students developing art portfolios for college application. She has previously taught at School of the Holy Child and The Nightingale-Bamford School, both in New York. Ms. Morlock enjoys being involved on campus to see what her students are up to outside of her classroom. Outside of school, she is a proud dog mom who likes to spend loads of time outdoors, or in her studio making art.

Originally from Lancaster County, PA, Dannie Lane graduated from Kenyon College in 2022 with a BA in Chinese language and literature and a minor in studio art. He ran four years on Kenyon’s cross-country and track & field teams. After graduating, he worked for Kenyon’s Office of Communications as a Communications Associate managing the office’s accounting, Kenyon’s photography collection, and working as an assistant managing editor for the Kenyon Alumni Magazine. In his free time, Dannie can be found running and biking around Cambridge, cooking, baking, and curating playlists.

Kailey Kennedy received her BS in marketing from Fairfield University and her EdM in curriculum and instruction from Boston University. After graduating from Fairfield University, Kailey joined Teach for America where she taught in Springfield, MA for two years. Before coming to BUA, Kailey spent one year as a special education teacher in Dorchester. In her free time, she enjoys exploring Boston, running, cooking, and catching up on reality television.

Kayla is joining BUA after spending the last two years getting her Master of Science in Athletic Training from the California State University Fullerton. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Education with a specialization in Sports Medicine from Bowling Green State University while also competing for the women’s gymnastics team. After completing her graduate degree, she began working as an Assistant Athletic Trainer at Woodward West with action sports athletes. While Kayla has lived in California for most of her life, she is looking forward to exploring the east coast and seeing everything Boston has to offer. In her free time she enjoys trying new exercise classes, doing any type of crafts, and always loves trying new restaurants or coffee shops.

Hanna Woo earned her BA in political science from Amherst College and her MS in special education from Simmons College. Before coming to BUA, Hanna worked as a learning specialist for the Landmark College Success Center and as an executive function coach for Beyond Booksmart, supporting high school and college students in goal setting, organization, task initiation, prioritization, and time management, among other executive function skills. She was also a language arts and reading teacher at Landmark High School for students with learning disabilities, focusing on reading, grammar, and composition. Hanna is passionate about helping students realize their academic potential and attain their goals. She lives with her husband and three daughters in Cambridge. Hanna enjoys watching Broadway musicals and visiting cafes in the city.