Study abroad: Doc studied atL’Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris on scholarship.

Winter blues: Doc spent the winter in his home without central heat while it is being renovated.

Puppy love: Doc places rescue dogs and has five beloved dogs of his own.

Higher education: Doc received his undergrad training in linguistics.

On the fringe: Doc’s play, When Lilacs Last, was featured at the New York Fringe Festival in 2010, with Shipley students alongside professional actors. Six years later, his play, Tea at Four was selected and performed there, too.

Gained in translation: Doc translated Depression-era testimonials from regional dialect into standard English for a book called The Slave Narratives, which is under consideration for publication.

First act: Doc’s first play at Shipley was The Washtub Farce, a play in which the roles of the husband and the wife are switched. It was performed in what is now the Lower School courtyard.

Father of alumnae: Doc’s two daughters graduated from Shipley.