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Trio Saluted for Leadership, Vision & Innovation
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HEY INSPIRE. They empower. And they go above and beyond. Faculty members Kristine
Brennan, Tim Coupe, and Erin Withstandley earned the Axilrod Family Faculty “Extra Mile” Awards for having a powerful impact on the intellect, character, and self-esteem of all those they teach,
Erin Withstandley, Tim Coupe, and Kristine Brennan
mentor, and advise. The awards, in the form of a stipend, were established as part of the “Above All Else” Capital Campaign through the generosity of the Axilrod Family: Richard, Nancy, Matthew ’14, and Eric ’19. Brennan, a member of the Upper School faculty and chair of the history department, has taught a vast range of courses in her discipline since arriving on Maher Avenue in 2004. She’s worked closely with faculty of both Brunswick and Greenwich Academy to completely redesign the freshman history program, has
teachers, and has made Brunswick
digital future, creating an inno-
zation with the goal of bringing
a better place in so many ways.”
vation station for our Greenwich
generations together in the fight
community, or encouraging our
against Alzheimer’s.
Coupe, who joined the faculty in 2005, leads all technology instruc-
boys to reach out to those in need,
led the department through several
tion for Pre and Lower Schoolers
Tim is constantly helping those
dedicated and caring advisor and
reflective exercises intended to
— and can be found sharing his
around him.”
a passionate and engaged French
polish both offerings and teaching
genuine passion for problem solving
practices, and has mentored several
and collaboration with his students
Coordinator and French teacher
former head of Middle School and
young faculty and teaching fellows.
in the imagination-inspiring Idea
Erin Withstandley has been a
new chief integration officer.
Lab on Edwards Campus.
mainstay on the faculty for more
Brennan also dedicates her time and energy as the faculty advisor to the student government. “Kristine is a true leader, visionary, and innovator,” said Rick
He’s also spearheaded many after-
Middle School Foreign Language
school enrichment opportunities for
aboard in 1995 — now working in
their potential as French speakers
students, including robotics, coding,
her role on both curriculum and
— and, amazingly, by their eighth-
and a new drone club.
faculty collaboration to ensure
grade year, the entire class is
students are well prepared for
typically conducted in French.
for academics and a colleague of
enthusiasm, and his commitment
the language requirements in the
Brennan’s in the history department.
to critical thinking and collabora-
Upper School.
“She treats all members of her
tion infuse all that he does,” Lower
most accomplished and beloved
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“Her students understand that she will challenge them to reach
“Tim’s creativity, his energy and
affection, is one of the school’s
teacher,” said Sarah Burdett,
than two decades since coming
Beattie, assistant head of school
department with respect and
“Erin has proven herself to be a
School Head Katie Signer said. “Whether guiding our parent body on how to navigate their son’s
She’s also the careful and thoughtful force behind
“We are so fortunate for Erin’s ceaseless dedication to our boys and our school.” Award winners were honored
Brunswick’s effort to support Sweet
at a full faculty meeting held just
Readers, a not-for-profit organi-
prior to graduation ceremonies.