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Barrington “Barry” Fulton, faculty member from 2005-2007, has worked at two other schools since working at Berkshire. He was a teacher of high school English and Dean of Intercultural Affairs at the Pennington School for four years, and then he moved to The Pingry School to join their faculty as a 6th grade English teacher and 6th grade Team Leader. This year, he is taking a leave of absence from Pingry to pursue his master’s degree in private school leadership from the Klingenstein Center, part of the Teachers College of Columbia University. He currently lives in New York City, and he looks forward to taking a trip up to the Berkshires to see his former students and colleagues at Reunion Weekend in June. Ted deVillafranca writes: “I retired from Peddie having been Dean of Admission and College Counseling. My business partner and I now run Edvice Princeton, an international admission consulting firm (www.edviceprinceton. com). I love connecting with Berkshire graduates over Facebook and staying in touch with Berkshire. My siblings were both born when my parents were on the faculty at Berkshire, so it’s a family school for sure!” Molly Dean Bittner Hon. ’57 writes: “I only spent two years at Berkshire, 1990-1992, as the Director of Annual Giving, but have many cherished memories of the people and the place. I am now in Richmond, VA and am the Senior Vice President for Philanthropic Services at The Community Foundation Serving Richmond and Central Virginia. I am married and have two sons, Bo, 10, and Jimmy, 7. Life is good, and I often think about my time at Berkshire!” Stephen A. Craig released his first novel, Waiting for Today, in December. The novel is about the meaning of suffering and the inspiring nature of the human condition, which encourages you to believe in life again. It will be available in all formats early in the New Year. You can read more about it on the author’s Facebook page, Steven A. Craig.
Former faculty Jennifer Gaenzle Smith and Kirsten Durbrow ‘89 found former faculty Procter Smith in the library at Salisbury School, where they have joined him as colleagues. Procter lives on campus and serves as an instructor of English and as director of dramatic productions. Jennifer and Kirsten work in the Rudd Learning Center. Kirsten recently moved back to the area from South Portland, ME after teaching fourth grade in Falmouth. Jennifer lives in Sheffield with her husband Colin Smith ’87 and two girls, Norah and Lena.
Former faculty Cathy Schieffelin-Balanda writes: “I’m happy to announce the birth of my twins, Julia and Eli, born on August 10, 2014. They were early, but eager to meet the world. Born prematurely, they weighed in at around 4.5 pounds each, but they’ve already doubled their weight and are happy and healthy. We can’t wait to take them for their first visit under the Mountain.”
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