Lower School Science Teacher Becca Stolzenbach will serve as Gilman’s Director of Service Learning beginning in the 2026–2027 school year. After spending many years organizing Lower School service learning activities like the Read-a-thon and sandwich-making for the unhoused, as well as two years as a divisional service learning coordinator, Stolzenbach is well-suited for this role.

As the Director of Service Learning, Stolzenbach joins the Community, Inclusion, and Equity team and will work collaboratively to support K–12 alignment, manage logistics, and foster community relationships that offer Gilman students real-world, impactful experiences through service learning in Baltimore and beyond.

“Becca has been an organized, thoughtful, and hardworking leader of major service activities for years,” says Assistant Head of School for Community, Inclusion, and Equity Mike Molina. “This role is a natural and important next step for Becca and Gilman’s service learning program. I look forward to working with her to strengthen and grow this important work of living Gilman's mission in Baltimore and beyond.”

With Stolzenback leading service learning efforts, the CIE Office is transitioning away from the divisional service learning coordinator roles that have been in place for the last couple of years. The team expresses immense gratitude for the work of Ali Allen, Anna Follensbee, Tashaunna Patience, Marisa Schomisch, and Brooke Thomas, who have sustained and advanced service learning at Gilman in recent years. Their commitment, passion, and teamwork have set a great foundation for this next step. We are thankful for their ongoing efforts to support service learning at Gilman.

Mickey Watson was named Director of the Finney-Greene Program in the summer of 2026. The Finney-Greene Program extends Gilman’s nearly 70-year legacy of making the School accessible to talented boys of all backgrounds. Founded in 2017 by Head of School Henry Smyth and generous alumni, the Finney-Greene Program honors two people who contributed greatly to Gilman’s modern constitution: Mr. Redmond C. S. Finney ’47 and Mr. Bill Greene. The program offers academic, non-tuition financial, personal, and social support to nearly 50 promising students in Middle and Upper School. 

Watson’s experience as Gilman’s Head Varsity Soccer Coach and an Upper School Student Support Team member, as well as his passionate advocacy, tireless work ethic, and successful culture-building efforts illustrate how well-prepared he is for the role.

“Mickey has proven himself to be an effective culture-builder as Head Varsity Soccer Coach,” says Molina. “His personal story, leadership skills as a manager of several youth development initiatives related to soccer and purposeful mentorship of boys from all backgrounds make him the perfect person to bring the Finney-Greene Program to prominence as one of Gilman’s flagship programs of student support.”

Watson is excited for the opportunity to pursue his passion: giving back by leading the next generation of student leaders. Watson was born in Liberia, Africa before immigrating to the United States. He grew up in West Philadelphia and attended The Episcopal Academy where he was a standout soccer player. After two years at Episcopal (8th, 9th), Watson was recruited to play at South Kent School in Connecticut. He went on to earn scholarships and matriculated at Loyola University Maryland and Syracuse University. “Through these diverse experiences, I firmly believe I have the ability to connect with and relate to every Finney-Greene Scholar,” says Watson. “My goal is to motivate them, support them, and help them develop into the whole person through mind, body, and spirit.”