THE LEGACY OF LETA Committed. Wise. Helpful. Generous. Empathetic. These are just a handful of words that spring to mind when colleagues think of Leta Kniffin, reading specialist at Nashoba Brooks School. Admired for her creativity and patience, Leta is known for being both an eager collaborator and a humble, yet masterful, teacher and mentor. As our School community celebrates Leta’s accomplishments and wishes her the best in retirement, this much is clear to all: Leta’s legacy will be felt for generations to come. “She is a remarkable colleague—always generous of her time and one of the best student advocates!” exclaims Kirsta Davey, literacy specialist. Jane O’Connor, former assistant head of Lower School, agrees: “Leta Kniffin is, simply put, one of the best teachers I have ever had the honor of working with.” “When I started at Nashoba Brooks, I sat down with the previous assistant head of school, Neal Brown, and he ran through the list of faculty, their roles, and their responsibilities,” recalls Head of School Danielle Heard. “When we reached Leta’s name on the list, he said, ‘Leta Kniffin, she’s a miracle worker.’”
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