day in the life with Susanna

7:45-7:55 a.m. Morning Greeting

Starts the day by greeting Lower School students during morning drop off – even meeting a sweet pup!

7:55-8 a.m. Employee Breakfast

2022 brought the return of employee-hosted breakfasts, a wonderful opportunity for faculty and staff across the school to connect. Jones grabbed a pastry and shared laughs with Grade 11 Dean Mary Quirk Kline and Physical Education teacher Jacquie Fernandes over a story about Kline’s daughter.

8-8:15 a.m. In advisory

Twice-weekly check-in with Advisory group and her co-advisor, Upper School Spanish teacher Roxana Lopez. These meetings serve as touch points for the 12 juniors and seniors in the advisory; this day covered the upcoming holiday ball and speculation about its theme. She also popped by the Upper School office to drop off a form to Upper School Assistant Director Lisa Craig ’76.

8:30 a.m. Board leadership meeting

As is typical on a given day, Jones has several meetings with employees, board members, and others in the Holton community. This day brought meetings with then-chair of the Board of Trustees Adrena Ifill Blagburn ’87 and now-chair Cathy Johnson Butz ’87.

10 a.m. Phone and Zoom calls

Jones hosts regular Holton Hour meetings, which are Zoom calls for Holton families to discuss topics such as mental health, well-being, and curriculum, and often feature guest speakers. On this day, Brenda Conlan, a prevention specialist, discussed addiction in adolescents.

Noon Lunch

Lunch is usually a quick grab-and-go affair to fit in a busy schedule.

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p.m. Birthday gathering

After an afternoon of meetings with the Admissions team and an interview for the next Academic Dean, Jones makes her way up to Lower School for Gathering. Each month she recognizes birthdays with a special presentation. Brooklyn L. ’32 also wowed with a big performance.

3:30 p.m. JV basketball game

Many afternoons, Jones ends her day on campus while watching an athletic or fine and performing arts event. JV basketball warmed up to take on Covenant Life.