Faculty Profile

Kacie Fyrberg

Kacie is a kind, trusted, compassionate, devoted, and supportive leader who has put together a winning team of professionals dedicated to the care and comfort of Govs students. Under her leadership, staff are willing and happy to support her in every way, with every task, and jump right in when new projects present themselves. Perhaps the greatest challenge was overcoming the millions of obstacles presented this past year due to COVID-19. Yet, no matter what we faced, Kacie met each hurdle with dedication, professionalism, ingenuity, and a whole lot of laughter. She guided the health center team and the school through a global pandemic with a calm and steady grace. Not a day went by when she wasn’t thinking about the health and safety of our community—almost 600 of us! I remember when my colleague Danielle Kingsbury P’20, ’24 and I interviewed Kacie for the position of health center director, and we agreed that Kacie would be an awesome new director. The next time I saw Kacie was weeks later at a drugstore when she told me she had just accepted the position at Governor’s. Without thinking, I reached out to her, and we hugged in celebration. Thankfully, she’s a hugger, too. It’s a small world. I remember caring for a student who came into the health center daily after sustaining an injury. His name is Deke Fyrberg ’97—Kacie’s husband. Kacie plays a direct role in the emotional and physical well-being of the students both in the health center and in the classroom. She does it all with finesse, and she never seems to get rattled; she is always professional and her sense of humor shines through. The students reach out to her and trust her care and judgment, as do our parents/guardians and her colleagues. In the words of a colleague, "Kacie is our rock."

— Anita Ceven-Leonard P’05, Staff Emerita, Duncan Health Center

Years at the Academy

7 years

Responsibilities/Duties

Director of the Duncan Health Center

Favorite Books

I look forward to the day when I have time to read for myself again, but for now my children asked me to share their favorite books, ha! Grace (12): The Diary of Anne Frank, Teddy (10): The Mamba Mentality: How I Play, and Emme (5): The Day the Crayons Came Home.

Favorite Music or Artist

I loved “the oldies” growing up, and still enjoy motown or classic rock tunes with my parents. I can enjoy the metal sound clips my brother will send and I love country music and ‘90s hits.

Activities and Interests

Family time that brings us all together — boating, hiking, skiing, cooking, board games.

Passions

Caring for others, supporting healthy bodies and minds at home and beyond, and instilling humility and kindness, right alongside a fierce competitive spirit and drive for personal growth within my children. The privilege of being allowed into the vulnerable space of adolescence with my patients and students over the years is not lost on me, and so I’m passionate about encouraging them as they make their way through these exciting yet challenging years. Also date nights with my husband (Deke ‘97), spicy tuna rolls, Boston sports, anything pumpkin spice, and a cold glass of rose with a view.

Education Degrees

Connecticut College ‘02, BA in Psychology-Based Human Relations; Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions ‘06, Master’s of Science in Nursing

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Reunion Weekend 2022

Friday, June 10−Sunday, June 12 Celebrating classes ending in 2s and 7s, with special celebrations for the classes of 1970, 1971, 1995, and 1996.

Join us back in Byfield to celebrate your reunion milestone with classmates, faculty, and friends. We look forward to seeing you in June!