Mr. Smith establishes positive, healthy relationships with his students and his families and creates a welcoming classroom environment where students are not afraid to be themselves and take risks. At the same time, he instills high expectations from each student and pushes them to tap onto their true potential. With a background in teaching as well as a behavioral specialist, Smith is uniquely qualified to modify any lessons or plans to fit the needs of every student and collaborate with his peers to better engage his students. Smith is a KO graduate and has played semi-professional basketball.

Quinn O’Brien, the varsity girls basketball head coach at KO, brings 17 years of coaching experience, with the last seven dedicated to shaping young Wyvern athletes. A former college basketball player, O’Brien was a key part of the coaching staff for the 2015 CIAC Class L runner-up team. His coaching philosophy emphasizes that “team beats talent when talent isn’t a team,” reflecting his belief in the power of unity and collective effort. Passionate about high school coaching, O’Brien finds it a privilege to guide students through their formative years, contributing to their personal growth and helping them achieve their goals. For him, being a part of this developmental journey and aiding players in understanding what truly matters in life is both meaningful and rewarding.