Farewells

ALL THE BEST FROM BURKE

Left Lucinda Leach (15 years at Burke) Right Veda Robinson (7 years at Burke)

Lucinda Leach Visual Arts Burke Tenure: 2005-2020

We are wishing Lucinda the very best after teaching 15 years at Burke, not to mention her years as a Burke parent (‘07). Lucinda has long been a driving force for the arts at Burke, and she led both the expansion and interdisciplinary integration of the visual arts across our school’s curricula. We will miss how she rallies the community during the holiday season for our annual communitywide art project, and how she helped us use the arts as a vehicle and tool for social justice.

Christiane Connors Director of Civic Engagement Burke Tenure: 2012-2020

Throughout her eight years, Christiane had a far-reaching influence on how Burke teaches social change and leadership. From helming the senior projects in the spring to leading the social justice “growth track” for faculty, from planning trips to West Virginia and South Dakota to integrating the social change curriculum into the classroom, Christiane has been part of countless students’ and teachers’ Burke experiences. Your passion for and commitment to equity are unmistakable.

ALL THE BEST FROM BURKE

Veda Robinson Dean of College Counseling Burke Tenure: 2013-2020

After eight years helming the College Counseling Office, Veda heads north to Westtown School (PA) to serve as the Upper School Principal. Her staggering depth of knowledge and wisdom, support for her colleagues, patient and thoughtful guidance of students through the labyrinthe college process, and (of course) leadership of the delectable Joy Luck Club will be greatly missed in the years to come.

Viktoria Shofield Middle School Learning Specialist Burke Tenure: 2016-2020

Burke is deeply grateful for Viktoria’s deft and personalized support of so many Middle School students. Your guidance was invaluable this past spring during our sudden transition to a brand-new learning medium. We will miss you on the 4th floor and on the softball diamond.

Séverine Vogel Middle & High School French Burke Tenure: 2018-2020

Burke extends its gratitude to Séverine for her contributions to the World Language department, from introducing 6th graders to French language and culture to guiding high school students through the passé composé versus the imparfait to joining the Academic Tech team during quite the technically demanding time. We are wishing you all the best.