FLEX TIME A P P L E S E E D A WA R D S
Anne Allwood
Brian Coughlin ’94
Ana Paternina P ’05, ’06, ’07, ’13
Brian Shepard ’97
Four A’s for Excellence & Inspiration
‘A’
IS FOR all-star — as in All-Star Team. The fantastic foursome of Anne Allwood, Brian Coughlin ’94, Ana
Paternina, and Brian Shepard ’97 was honored with the Appleseed Awards, given in recognition
programs the curriculum has to offer. She has also served Brunswick well as a long
preparing them well and that she is doing it with
leader, and until recently, the chapter adminis-
both love and a strong, consistent belief that
trator of Brunswick’s Cum Laude Society.
they can reach their potential,” longtime Middle
“Anne is well known for the clarity of her explanation, her firm but fair rapport with boys,
tional dedication to inspiring and encouraging
and her sound pedagogical practices,” Assistant
Brunswick boys in their academic, athletic, and
Head for Academics Rick Beattie ’80 said.
The Awards were established by the family of
“The boys adore Ana and know that she is
tenured senior advisor, a senior-review group
of faculty members who have shown excep-
extracurricular pursuits.
since 2003 as a Spanish teacher.
Brian Coughlin ’94, a ’Wick alumnus who joined the faculty in 1998, has dedicated his
School Head and now Chief Integration Officer Sarah Burdett said. Brian Shepard ’97, too, has deep and loyal ties to ’Wick, ultimately transitioning from a graduate of the Class of 1997 to a faculty member, beginning in 2005.
Sam ’11, William ’12, and Jamie MacFarlane ’16
entire professional career to Brunswick —
as a way of thanking Brunswick faculty
teaching third grade for nearly two decades
the College Counseling Office as an associate
members for their dedication, commitment,
and now directing the Pre and Lower School
director.
and positive impact.
Assistant Teacher Program.
In addition, the Awards seek to recognize
“Aside from helping boys to develop a strong
Shepard teaches visual arts and works in
Headmaster Thomas W. Philip has been a frontline witness to Shepard’s personal and
the vital role that faculty members play in
foundation in academics, Brian has put so
developing the character of Brunswick boys
much time and effort into the work he has done
and in identifying, nurturing, and channeling
centered on team building, character develop-
the enormous potential within each Brunswick
ment, and leadership,” Lower School Head Katie
his impactful presence now as a member of the
student.
Signer said.
faculty,” Philip said.
Anne Allwood began teaching at Brunswick
Ana Paternina P ’05, ’06, ’07, ’13 is no stranger
professional growth. “I’ve known Brian since his time at Brunswick as a student and am thrilled and grateful for
“He is an inspired teacher and advisor and an
in 2000 and is a beloved Upper School math
to Brunswick, as four of her sons once walked the
unmatched role model for our boys. No one is
teacher — largely responsible for shep-
school’s hallways and are now proud alumni.
more deserving of this wonderful recognition.”
herding some of the school’s most talented students through the highest-level mathematics
They’d be proud of their mother, too, as she has been a fan favorite of Middle School boys
The Awards were presented during opening faculty meetings.
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