James Kellogg

Science, Mathematics, Administration
805-684-4127 x259
James_Kellogg@cate.org

AB, Amherst College
PhD, Harvard University

Appointed: 2007

Dr. James Brewster Kellogg has been a dedicated member of Cate’s faculty for 18 years, teaching physics, computer science, and chemistry. With a PhD in geophysics from Harvard University, where his research focused on computational geodynamics, Jamie also has a strong background in scientific coding. Before joining Cate, he worked as a teaching fellow at Harvard for seven years and taught at Lakeside School for one year.

Jamie is the current holder of the Colin Day Chair for Interdisciplinary Studies (2019–present) and serves as a board member at Riviera Ridge School (2024–present).

He lives on campus with his wife, Susannah, and their son, Sam, Cate Class of 2028. Their older son, Willie, graduated in 2023. In his free time, Jamie enjoys honing his latte art, baking sourdough bread, spotting Sam on boulder problems, and playing guitar.