Staying Power: Lori Gavette

Spanish Teacher, Chair Buildings and Grounds Committee, advisor

YEARS @ CRMS: 30

As a Spanish teacher who came to CRMS after a stint teaching English in Spain, Lori loves the freedom to create her own unique curriculum in place of the traditional rote methods for teaching language. “Through professional development and lots of practice, I adopted my “Lori Stories”, which include acting out stories that I have written,” she says. “Instead of learning about the language, my students learn the language.”

Lori also raised two children on campus, and both graduated from CRMS. “This is such a kind and caring community for all, including faculty children,” she says. “Our kids learned so much from their surroundings and had this wonderful backyard to call home.” When it comes to longevity, Lori credits both the place and its people. “To walk across the beautiful CRMS campus between classes, meeting colleagues, students, and faculty dogs along the way make the day that much brighter. CRMS faculty and staff are some of the nicest, most caring, and most supportive people and make this a wonderful place to call home and work.”