Former Faculty News

After 25 years teaching at Colorado Academy, science teacher Dani Meyers has decided to leave for new opportunities. She has brought much laughter to the science labs, to the Upper School faculty, and especially, to students, who looked to her to make science accessible and joyful. Characteristically modest, she asked to stay out of the spotlight in this publication, but she did leave a few parting words.

“I am stepping out for new adventures. Thank you, CA, for a great career. It will be forever a huge part of me.” To celebrate two milestone birthdays, Fourth Grade teacher Chris Hertig took former Fourth Grade teacher Suzanne Kolsun Jackson and First Grade teacher Megan Ollett to Hamilton for their birthdays. They were a team for several years and remain close pals. Dr. David Woods, who taught music at CA from 1966-1974, recently took a trip to Europe and was fortunate to return to Brighton, England, where the Colorado Academy Glee Club began their Concert Tour of England in 1973. He went to the Queens Hotel where the group stayed on the first night of their Tour. Many memories of the wonderful, talented group came back to him about the CA students who sang their way through England. The year 2023 will be the 50th anniversary of that Tour of England through song. Dr. Woods intends to be at the Class of 1973 50th Reunion at CA on May 19, 2023. Dr. Woods is currently the Dean Emeritus of the University of Connecticut. Linda Lister performed at Heather Gardens in a dance reminiscent of Ginger Rogers. In the audience was Dr. Tom Fitzgerald. “It was fun to see her and her pals perform. They have remarkable energy for they all are 60+ years in age. I got tired just watching them go through their routines.” Sally Blaser, Anne Strobridge, and Milly Nadler met at Sylvia Wesche’s house in Colorado Springs for a delightful reunion. Sylvia took everyone on a tour of Garden of the Gods and then treated them to a great lunch at her home. They promised to make it a recurring good time! After the final performance of Mary Poppins, Steve Scherer’s final show at CA before his retirement, a reception was held so that former faculty, as well as alumni and friends, could congratulate Steve on his CA career. He plans to return to his roots in Chicago. Read more about Steve on page 30. Former faculty gathered at the Next Gallery to view Laurie Gibb’s extraordinary fiber art show. n

Dani Meyers From Left: Suzanne Kolsun Jackson, Chris Hertig, Megan Ollett

From Left: Tom Fitzgerald, Linda Lister

From Left: Billy Bair, Jan Livingston, Judy Zinn at the reception for Steve Scherer

From Left: Anne Strobridge, Sylvia Wesche, Milly Nadler, Sally Blaser From Left: Suzanne Kolsun Jackson, Laurie Gibb, Ricki Feist, Sandy DuBois, Jan Eckersley, Cheryl Scheer