Boys JV Lacrosse

As the the Dean of Belonging and Inclusion at The Frederick Gunn School, Benjamin Kang plays a pivotal role in fostering a supportive, diverse, and inclusive environment within the school community. Ben is a teacher, advisor, coach, house parent, and directs all of the school’s efforts aimed at promoting a culture of belonging and inclusion. A graduate of St. Andrew’s School in Middletown, Delaware, Ben earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Haverford College, where he also played Men’s Lacrosse for two seasons. He holds a master’s in teacher leadership from Mount Holyoke College, where his capstone project centered around supporting and retaining teachers of color in independent schools. Prior to joining Gunn in 2024, Ben was a member of the math faculty at St. Andrew's, and served as Asian Student Union Affinity Faculty Leader, East Asian Affinity Faculty Leader, an advisor, Varsity Lacrosse Coach, Assistant Varsity Football Coach, 9th Grade Dorm Head, International House Faculty Leader, and 10th Grade Co-Academic Dean. Prior to rejoining St. Andrew’s, Ben taught math at Perkiomen School in Pennsburg, Pennsylvania, where he served as a dorm head, student advisor, and coach. He taught seventh and eighth grade math at Germantown Friends School in Philadelphia, where he was also a member of the DEI Committee, a Korean language instructor, and an AAPI Affinity Group leader.