Dr. Maureen Fonseca: Guiding Masters into the 21st Century, cont.
Head of Middle School Doc Wilson (second from left) welcoming families to Grandparents Day.
And no matter how “pressured or stressful a day I may have had, mingling with the students always cheers me up,” she added. “Our students are different than most adolescents. They will look you in the eye, hold the door, and say thank you. They are not cynical. On the contrary, they are idealistic, generous, willing to give of themselves, and are unusually inclusive of others.” No walk down memory lane would be complete without remembering past and current parents. “I have watched the growth of the Parent Association (PA), which was in a fledgling stage in 2000, develop into an extraordinary organization that provides support for all our parents as well as the School.” Like the Board, she feels fortunate to have worked closely with outstanding PA presidents, including Anita Salzberg, Marilyn Dimling, Jerrie Miller, and now Janet Pietsch. > >
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The qualities that define great leaders are many and varied and are often quite complicated. The qualities that define Maureen’s leadership are, not surprisingly, quite simple. She is without a doubt one of the warmest, kindest, and most caring leaders I have ever known. She is always willing and able to see the good in every person and situation she deals with. Because she starts from that positive place, it is easy for her to find the way to put the needs and interests of others ahead of her own. Her selfless and humble approach to leadership put her in a class all by herself. Working closely with Maureen these last 15 years has inspired me and made me a better person. She will always have a very special place in my heart. —Everett “Doc” Wilson, Head of Middle School
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The 2014 Commencement ceremonies featured remarks by Dr. Fonseca.
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