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Head of School
Thomas Cangiano
Years at Gems
4
Department
Leadership, Upper School Faculty
A native of Massachusetts, Mr. Cangiano earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in American literature with a minor in American history from Middlebury College, a Master of Arts in teaching from Tufts University and a Master of Arts and Master of Philosophy in history from Columbia University.
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