Andy Gill was born and raised in the foothills of the Pennines in the north of England. He studied at the Universities of Bristol and Exeter where he developed his passion for rock climbing. Andy first taught at  at Brunswick School in Greenwich, Connecticutt, and knew instantly he'd found his career. Andy has taught at VVS for nearly ten years. He and his wife, Jenifer, and their two children, Juniper and Finley live on campus.