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David Dalton has been a secondary school educator on the North Shore for over 22 years. He has received several recognitions including a Harvard Book Prize for Teaching Excellence and a Nynex Science and Technology Award. He is a certified teacher, with years of experience in teaching science and math at the high school level. David is responsible for introducing molecular biology techniques to Ipswich High School after completing an internship with New England Biolabs in 1989. He has coached high school basketball and baseball, served as athletic director, and is a certified instructor for CPR and First Aid. David currently works as the Assistant Principal of Ipswich High School in Ipswich, Massachusetts.


Paul Kelly has taught humanities to middle and high school students for the last ten years, as well as having founded a supplemental education company called Thought Life Educational Services.  Through Thought Life Paul has taught and tutored many students in literature, writing, history, and philosophy.  He has worked with students not only on the North Shore but in Boston, Belgium, and India.  Paul grew up spending his summers at a camp in the Adirondacks and loves the outdoors as much as he loves a good book and lively discussion.

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David Dalton and his two year old twins

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Paul Kelly Founder of Thought Life


Our Goals

  • To provide a safe and healthy environment for all of our students.
  • To provide challenging yet appropriately leveled courses to all students.
  • To teach character development, leadership skills, and integrity.

BlueDog Summer Programs was founded by two caring educators motivated by the belief that a strong mind is as important as a strong body. Character and Integrity are essential ingredients for effective leaders but are rarely mentioned during the regular school curriculum. BlueDog aims to fill this gap by building a foundation for a strong character, a foundation that can be created through positive educational experiences. 

Knowledge builds confidence - be smart, have fun, do good!