Mr Doyle: a vibrant addition to the Loomis Chaffee Faculty, with fervor for economics, love for music, and an adventurous spirit that make him a captivating figure. Hailing from Colorado, Mr. Doyle’s journey to New England three years ago was fueled by his deep-seated passion for education and economics.
Mr. Doyle began fostering his interest in economics during his undergraduate time at Western Colorado University, where he became close with his macroeconomics professor and advisor. Mr. Doyle took several rigorous math classes in college that fueled his interest in international trade and finance. He even won the ‘Best Economics Thesis’ award for his research on international trade patterns.
“I combined this idea of math and this cool social science of economics and what’s happening with the world. It piqued my interest,” he recalled.
Inspired by his professor’s mentorship and his mother’s career as a teacher, Mr. Doyle discovered a love for education.
“When your parents are passionate about something, they [impart] that wisdom onto you whether you like it or not,” he explained. Thus, he combined his passion for economics and education to ‘captivate others the way [his] advisor captivated [him].’
Teaching has been an integral part of Mr. Doyle’s journey. He was a teaching assistant in graduate school and worked with first-year undergraduate students in large economics classes. However, in comparison with lectures of hundreds of students—where less time can be allotted to personal connections—Mr. Doyle appreciates the small and focused classroom spaces at Loomis. Getting to know and work with students one-on-one has proven to be one of the most important and fulfilling aspects of his job.
Mr. Doyle encourages all students at Loomis to explore economics at some point, whether through CL Economics, Macroeconomics, Contemporary Economics, Intro to Economics, or Behavioral Economics. He explained that rather than being a subject focused around finance or money, as many believe, ‘economics is understanding how the world works and how humans interact with their relationships with markets.’
Mr. Doyle is also an avid cellist who played in his high school orchestra and youth symphony orchestra, even earning a scholarship to play in college. He began playing in middle school, where he participated in a community service program and taught private music lessons.
“It’s like speaking another language,” he stated regarding his deep connection to music.
In addition to teaching and playing music, Mr. Doyle is a dedicated advisor for the Loomis Model United Nations (MUN) program, playing a key role in training students for debates, organizing conferences, and improving the overall program. A former collegiate MUN delegate who attended national conferences, he enjoys working with Mr. David Edgar to run and improve the program.
Outside of school, Mr. Doyle’s passion for the outdoors is palpable. Whether hiking, swimming, or biking, he’s always eager to embrace the beauty of nature. Every year, he makes it a point to travel to a new place to meet new people, discover new things, and immerse himself in different cultures. His love for the outdoors is not just a hobby but a way of life that he encourages everyone to embrace.
Mr. Doyle’s most valuable piece of advice for students is to never underestimate the power of active listening.
“Every person you meet knows something you don’t,” he said. “Understanding their personal stories is great, no matter where [they] come from.”