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Our Faculty

Xaverian teachers serve as much more than teachers; they are mentors - deep listeners and keen observers who get to know and appreciate each student.

As any explorer will tell you, having an experienced guide will dramatically increase one’s chances of success. Xaverian teachers, of which more than 95% have advanced degrees, help students see the obstacles as well as the opportunities ahead, advising them on the best course based on their unique abilities. And Xaverian teachers genuinely know where the students are coming from because many of them were once Xaverian students themselves.

Bright and energetic, caring and accessible, Xaverian teachers are committed to their students’ success.

Faculty Directory

Ms. Aileen Kelly

University of Massachusetts - B.A.
Boston College - M.S.

Bio

Ms. Aileen Kelly is a new addition to Xaverian’s counseling department. Prior to her time on Clapboardtree Street, she was a school counselor at St. John Paul II Catholic Academy in Dorchester. She holds a B.A. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a masters in school counseling from Boston College.
Mr. Matthew Kelly

Boston College - B.A.
University of Massachusetts - Boston - M.A.

Bio

Mr. Matthew Kelly joined Xaverian in the 1999-2000 school year. Mr. Kelly earned an undergraduate degree in English with a minor in secondary education from Boston College in 1999. In 2005, Mr. Kelly earned his master’s degree in English from UMass-Boston. In addition to teaching English, he is also the moderator of The Concordian, Xaverian's literary magazine. Mr. Kelly serves as co-advisor of Xaverian’s Rocco Zoppo Chapter of the National Honor Society.
Mr. Murray Kidd

Director of Choral Activities

University of the Pacific - B.M.
New England Conservatory of Music - M.M.
Westminster Choir College - M.M.

Bio

Mr. Murray Kidd, a choral music specialist, joined Xaverian in the 2019-2020 school year. Prior to Xaverian, Mr. Kidd served as a respected voice teacher at Boston College, New England Conservatory, the University of Massachusetts, Eastern Nazarene College and Phillps Exeter, and served as director of choirs at Middleboro High School and Oliver Ames High School. Mr. Kidd is also the founding conductor of World Voices Youth Choir. In addition to his life as a conductor, Mr. Kidd has performed as a tenor soloist with many premiere ensembles including Boston Baroque, Handel & Haydn Society, Musicians of the Old Post Road, North Shore Philharmonic, Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra, and Coro Allegro. Mr. Kidd holds both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in vocal performance from University of the Pacific and the New England Conservatory of Music, respectively.
Mr. Colin Kiley

Athletic Associate

St. Anselm College - B.A.
Endicott College - M.S.

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"My teachers are awesome. I was never really a big fan of English but Mr. Brodeur, my English teacher, has helped me enjoy going to class. He just makes classes really fun and keeps us engaged. We do different activities, not just reading and writing all the time. It’s one of my favorite classes now."

- Peter T. '26

Xaverian Brothers High School

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Xaverian is a Catholic, college-preparatory school for boys in grades 7-12. As an inclusive community, we embrace diverse experiences and perspectives, welcoming students and families from all faiths and backgrounds. Through exceptional academics, athletics, the arts, faith formation, and service opportunities, we help young men discover their unique gifts and talents so they can share them with a world in need.