Dr. Ben LeBlanc at his apartment door. Photo by Jack Kroll ’26.
Today, we take a rare look at one of the apartments that Northwood faculty and staff call home. Dr. Ben LeBlanc has taught at Northwood since 2021, living on Third East the entire time.
When you first walk in, one thing is immediately clear: LeBlanc loves to run. The main hallway is lined by racks of running shoes, bins of running hats, and hanging running coats. The shoe collection used to be much larger, he said; last year, he donated 120 pairs of shoes to a fundraiser led by former teacher and soccer coach Mr. Martinez. The shoes went on to help kids in Honduras. LeBlanc runs an average of 3,000 miles a year, which is why he goes through so many pairs of shoes.
Ben LeBlanc’s main apartment hallway. Photo by Jack Kroll ’26.
Racks of running shoes in LeBlanc’s apartment. Photo by Jack Kroll ’26.
Racks of running shoes in LeBlanc’s apartment. Photo by Jack Kroll ’26.
Leblanc also has a spin bike in his apartment for when he needs a break from running or when it’s too cold outside. He also has a road bike that he uses in the summer to get more base endurance hours.
Like any good athlete, LeBlanc emphasizes recovery after training. In his apartment, he has foam rollers, resistance bands, and an ankle-stretching device. He also has his own set of Normatecs similar to those Donny has in the training room.
LeBlanc’s spin and road bike. Photo by Jack Kroll ’26.
LeBlanc’s recovery tools. Photo by Jack Kroll ’26.
Leblanc’s dog, Ellie, has her own special spot in the apartment. She has two dog beds perched on a coffee table in LeBlanc’s living room. Ellie also has a massive Pikachu stuffed toy that is her favorite. She’s also featured in artwork around the apartment.
Also in LeBlanc’s living room is a desk that he uses to check the physics subreddit, as well as a kitchen. LeBlanc eats his main meals in the dining hall, but he occasionally cooks in his kitchen.
Photo by Jack Kroll ’26.
Photo by Jack Kroll ’26.
Ellie, LeBlanc’s beloved Frenchie. Photo by Jack Kroll ’26.
Outside of the living room, he has a laundry room, a small bathroom, and a bedroom.
Dr. LeBlanc’s desk. Photo by Jack Kroll ’26.
Dr. LeBlanc’s bedroom. Photo by Jack Kroll ’26.
Dr. LeBlanc’s laundry room. Photo by Jack Kroll ’26.
