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Emily Potts Callejas ’89 Alumni Committee Co-Chair David Glynn ’91 Alumni Committee Co-Chair
Editor Kate LaPine
John Barkan ’85 Kathrene Tiffany Bell ’96 Bob Bray ’53 Aldel Brown ’04 Astrid Levis-Thorne Burns ’98 Carlos Castillo ’97 Greg Cope ’71 Alexandra Connors Craig ’99 Rodger Cohen ’74 Stephen Davis ’97 Melissa Deland ’95 Margaret Gormley Donahue ’99 Sara Leventhal Fleiss ’95 Anne Collins Goodyear ’84 Greg Kadetsky ’96 Joanie Amick Kelly ’83 Bob Kenerson ’53 Amy Lampert ’63 Abbott Lawrence ’85 Nia Lutch ’97 William Maness ’07 Jim O’Keefe ’91 Chip Pierce ’81 Miriam Posner ’03 Eliza Drachman-Jones Quincy ’98 Sarah Shoukimas Ryan ’97 Jordan Scott ’89 Rebecca Lewin Scott ’89 Diana Walcott ’85 Elizabeth Wilsker ’04 Rebecca Wilsker ’00
Photography Alycia Braga Photography Jamie Byron Flo Farrell Kate LaPine Shannon O’Leary Miriam Posner ’03 Tony Rinaldo Photography Jeff Tullman ’90 Jerilyn Willig World Language Department Faculty
Seth Brennan, Board Chair Polly Crozier, Vice Chair Katie McWeeny, Secretary Sam Wilderman, Treasurer Neeraj Agrawal Martina B. Albright ’83 Peter Barkan ’86 Seth Brennan Mark Dolins Sara Leventhal Fleiss ’95 Abigail Ross Goodman ’91 Gregory Kadetsky ’96 Heeten Kalan Conan Laughlin Heena K. Lee Jessica Lutzker Todd MacLean Amy Lloyd McCarthy ’86 Lesley Ryan Miller Rebecca Nordhaus Nikki Nudelman Neela Pal Young Ju Rhee Joseph Robbins Shadé Solomon Christina W. Vest Mary Witkowski Emily Lubin Woods
Ex Officio Scott Young Head of School Kimberly Boyd Assistant Head of School for Finance & Operations
Board Chairs Emeriti Kennett F. Burnes Vincent Chiang David D. Croll Charles C. Cunningham, Jr. George P. Denny III David G. Fubini M. Dozier Gardner John L. Hall II Kevin J. Maroni J. Michael Maynard Anne Worthington Prescott Suzie Tapson Deborah Jackson Weiss
Headmaster Emeritus Robert S. Hurlbut, Jr.
Head of School Emeritus Jerrold I. Katz
Design Robert Beerman, Onward Upward
Printing Puritan Capital
The Bulletin is published twice yearly for the alumni, parents, and friends of The Park School. We welcome your comments and ideas. The Park School 171 Goddard Avenue Brookline, Massachusetts 02445 To contact The Bulletin: Kate LaPine Director of Communications 617-274-6009 lapinek@parkschool.org To report alumni news: Jamie Byron Director of Alumni Relations 617-274-6022 alumni@parkschool.org To make a gift to Park: Beatrix Sanders Director of Development 617-274-6020 sandersb@parkschool.org To report address changes: Audrey James Development Coordinator 617-274-6018 development@parkschool.org The Park School admits qualified students without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or family composition to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. Park does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or family composition or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational, admissions, financial aid, athletic and other policies and programs. Cover Artwork Still Lifes of Art Supplies (oil pastel with acrylic gloss) Grade V, Class of 2022 Front: Freddy Dent, Maya Friefeld, Xander Grossman, Chloe Jeppson, Gillian Lamb, Sofia Schultz, Jonas Wilderman Back: Devin Kathiresan, Takeru Matsuzaka, Nick Narasimhan, Leo Papadimitriou, Nora Voldins
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Spring/Summer Bulletin 2019 Around Park PreK Worm Walk Grade 5 Immigration Immersion ARC at Park Park at Boston Pride
4 Eighth Grade Journeys Travel is the ultimate hands-on learning experience. This March, the Class of 2019 participated in the first overseas curricular trips designed for Park’s eighth graders.
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Celebrating 368 Years at Park! On June 2nd, the Park community gathered to honor 11 faculty and staff members who have served at Park for 20 years or more. Collectively, this august group has totaled 368 years of service to the School! Liga Aldins Betsy Ball Kathy Coen Alison Connolly Judy Hale Dita Henderson Emily Kellogg Jean Kendall Miguel Morales Susan Segar Pam Swift
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Alumni Notes Young Alumni Achievement Award: Nathan Kellogg ’02
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PreKindergarten Worm Walk This rainy spring created the perfect conditions for young scientists to locate Lumbricus terrestris on Park’s campus. On a recent morning in May, children in Betsy Platt’s PreK class searched under rocks, leaves, and logs near the athletic fields. “Look, I think worms are over there because I see a robin eating one!” “I found three worms. I can share them with you.”
Grade 5 Immigration Immersion Fifth grade social studies is a yearlong study of immigration, focusing on Ellis Island, Angel Island, and modern day immigration. Before Winter Break, the North Wing was transformed into Ellis Island, with young immigrants representing Jamaica, Italy, Barbados, Poland, Russia, and Ireland waiting for the 1905-era inspectors and officials to stamp their passports so they could begin a new life in America. In the spring, students interviewed first generation immigrants in the Park community to learn about their unique immigration experiences. Small groups of students worked together to create a project honoring each immigrant's story. This Immigrant Journey Project is designed to provide fifth graders with an immersive experience to explore modern immigration stories within the Park community and then respectfully retell these journeys.
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ARC at Park This annual end-of-year celebration for Upper Division students and their families showcased the arc of learning and was dedicated to the students’ Accomplishments, Reflections, and Creativity. The program began in the West Gym, with students sharing brief anecdotes and fun memories. Then, the crowd dispersed to view the two projects that each sixth, seventh, and eighth grader had selected to share with the community. The projects on display in various classrooms throughout the School represented hard work, deep thinking, and critical problem solving. The audience was asked to consider both the process and final product. Upper Division students displayed work that was both personal and creative and provided a special glimpse into the learning and growth that takes place at Park.
Park at Boston Pride In support of our commitment to equity and inclusion, the Park contingent at the Boston Pride parade— dozens of students, families, faculty, staff, friends and allies—marched down Boylston Street in support of LGBTQIA+ people. This is the fourth year that Park has participated in the Pride parade, which began in 1970, one year after the Stonewall riots. The 2019 parade also marked the 15th anniversary of gay marriage being legalized in Massachusetts, the first state in America to do so.
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ON TUESDAY, MARCH 12, SEVEN MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 2019 VENTURED WAY OFF CAMPUS—7,286 MILES FROM GODDARD AVENUE TO SHANGHAI. LATER THAT WEEK, THEIR CLASSMATES TOOK OFF ON THEIR OWN TRIPS TO ROME (4,089 MILES), MÁLAGA (3,478 MILES), AND MARSEILLE (3,726 MILES). THESE STUDENTS WERE PARTICIPATING IN THE FIRST OVERSEAS CURRICULAR TRAVEL DESIGNED FOR PARK'S EIGHTH GRADERS.
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ince Park’s first eighth and ninth grade trip to France in 1978, overseas travel has been an important feature of the language curriculum that directly reinforces the School’s mission. Head of School Scott Young clarifies, “A central component of Park’s mission is to educate students to be positive, contributing members of our diverse local and global community. Travel is the ultimate hands-on learning experience, providing sensory and cultural exposure that results in a deeper understanding of the world and one’s role in it. Experiential or ‘applied’ learning, like curricular travel, engages students in a deep and meaningful way by putting their knowledge and critical thinking skills to work in the real world.” “These trips are tremendous!” Liga Aldins, World Language Department Head, says with a broad smile. Liga has led more than 25 trips since the 90s, when language-based trips for ninth graders became the capstone of Park’s language program. By 2013, students were traveling to France, Spain, Italy, and China, and students and parents both recall these trips as “the most important learning
opportunity of the ninth grade year.” In 2016, as the Grade IX program drew to a close, the School began to examine and reimagine the role of travel within the educational arc of all Upper Division students. “We set out to create developmentally-appropriate challenges with regional, national, and international travel opportunities that would enhance the learning experience for all students in Grades VI, VII, and VIII, respectively,” Scott explains. The newly-envisioned travel program became a reality this fall when the sixth grade participated in a three-day camping trip to practice independence, build connections with one another, and experience outdoor learning. In March, seventh graders traveled to Washington D.C. as part of their yearlong study of American history. The trip to the Capitol was designed to deepen their understanding of our country’s history and identity, and develop the skills they need to become responsible participants in our democracy. Because these trips have been designed as essential to the curriculum, they are included in the cost of tuition. International travel for eighth graders is designed to be a capstone
experience for the Upper Division program. For young language scholars, the opportunity to take their knowledge from three years of classroom practice and engage in conversation with native speakers is incredibly rewarding. On their trips to China, France, Italy, and Spain, students not only practice their language skills in an authentic setting, they experience a unique culture first-hand. “While we’ve been introducing cultural elements in our language classes since sixth grade,” Liga explains, “nothing compares to participating in activities and enjoying the cuisine to connect them with the people, history, and culture of each country.” Almost every student traveler connected with the local fare. Their journals and blogs are filled with detailed descriptions of dumplings, pain au chocolate, paella, and gelato. By all accounts, the four trips were a huge success! This summer, the language faculty will review the itineraries and begin planning similar capstone experiences for spring 2020—all thanks to the eighth grade trail blazers of the Class of 2019!
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M A R C H 1 5 Bullet train to Hangzhou Visit Greentown Yuhua Qinqin School (Partner school) Tour of school, carve your Chinese names in stone chops, teach English class Meet homestay families and dinner at their homes We held English classes for groups of 4th and 5th graders. Some of us played games... Others read stories and discussed favorite animals as well as animal sounds across different cultures. The students were so attentive and cute! In China, when students speak to the teacher, they always raise their hands and stand up to speak. That took some getting used to!
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M A R C H 1 6 Visit Leifeng Pagoda and boat tour of West Lake Dinner and evening with homestay families M A R C H 1 7 Service project at Qinqin school painting mural Dinner and evening with homestay families M A R C H 1 8 Flag raising ceremony and presentation to 1000 Qinqin students and 200 faculty Service project visit Hangzhou Senior Center Tour and dinner at Museum of Hangzhou Cuisine This morning, we stepped out of our comfort zone. Our group stood in front of over 200 students, with hundreds more watching, and introduced ourselves in Chinese. Afterwards, we asked questions in Mandarin and answered a few in English. Despite being a little intimidating, it was a great opportunity to test ourselves. After this, we challenged ourselves by joining in a first grade mandarin class. We listened in and were taught by our friends in first grade. Next we did Taekwondo. We learned 4 different moves that we were able to combine to one move. This required a lot of flexibility. Later, we went to music where we learned how to play “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” on the Chinese piano (Yangqin, Chinese dulcimer).
M A R C H 1 9 Coach students in English classes Farewell party at Qinqin School Flight to Chengdu Dinner and evening at youth hostel M A R C H 2 0 Visit Anlong Village and meet local farming families M A R C H 2 1 Volunteer at Giant Panda Center at Dujiangyan This morning, we all awoke around 6, and headed to the convenience store for our on-the-go breakfast. After eating everything from pork buns to egg tarts, we got on the bus and drove towards the Panda Sanctuary. We were given coverall suits and gloves and immediately were put to work cleaning the panda cages. We cleaned everything in the cages …and we mean everything! Then we each got to feed one of the pandas a carrot and a chunk of panda bread. To feed the panda, we knelt down in front of the panda and put the food towards his mouth. He took the food and ate it happily. The panda was adorable!
M A R C H 2 2 Explore Chengdu Dinner at Sichuan hotpot restaurant and performance of Sichuan Opera M A R C H 2 3 Return to Boston
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Arrive in Rome Orientation walk around neighborhood M A R C H 1 7 Morning tour of Imperial Rome (the Palatine, Roman Forum and the Colosseum) Latin class on site: Vergil Dinner and evening visit to the Trevi Fountain
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“Nunc, sĪ cui virtūs animuque in pectore praesēns, adsit et ēvĪnctis attollat bracchia palmĪs.” SĪc ait, et geminum pugnae prōpōnit honōrem, victōri vēlātum aurō vittĪsque juvencum, ēnsem atque Īnsignem galeam sōlācia victō.
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class on Roman topography, history, art, and architecture (Trastevere, Piazza Navona and Pantheon) M A R C H 1 9 Full day at Pompeii M A R C H 2 0 Guided tour of Catacombs, Jewish Ghetto and Portico Di Ottavia Latin class on site: Vergil
After reading these lines of the Aeneid in which the Tiber River speaks to Aeneas, we visited the river. The students were saddened to find so much litter around a river that had seemed so majestic and protective of refugees in the Aeneid. Their take away from this particular reading was the importance of stewarding the environment as well as historical sites.
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orking with the experienced student travel organization, Global Works, Spanish teachers Kathy Come and Grace Cinquegrana planned a unique trip to Southern Spain for their 17 students. The Park contingent traveled to Spain by way of Dublin with chaperones Señoritas Come and Cinquegrana, as well as science teacher Heather Offen. From Málaga, they set off for their home base: the guest house at la Fundación Escuela de Solidaridad (FES), a unique nonprofit providing housing and services to migrants and poor families in Granada. FES residents hail from North Africa and Latin America, giving Park students first-hand experience with an international geopolitical crisis. In addition to meaningful service work in support of FES’s residents, students took a flamenco dance class and visited many Spanish landmarks, including the Alhambra. They learned more about Spain’s beautiful Moorish architecture in Córdoba and prepared delicious paella and gazpacho in Sevilla.
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Arrive in Málaga Meet Global Works leaders; bus to Granada Arrive at Fundación Escuela de Solidaridad (FES) guest house M A R C H 1 7 Begin five community service projects: gardening, making bread, preparing marmalade, sanding and repainting furniture, creating mosaic Dinner with FES community M A R C H 1 8 Community service projects continue Bus to Granada for flamenco dancing class, dinner, and flamenco show
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Our group worked on the mosaic, specifically the word “Fundación.” We mixed cement and broke colored tiles. . . .smashing tiles with hammers is very fun. In the late morning we had a refreshing snack of iced tea and fruit. We finished the letters F U N, and we were very productive on other letters, setting up tomorrow’s group to finish. Working on letters was a relaxing experience that enhanced our community and gave us time to chat.
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M A R C H 1 9 Community service projects continue Dinner with FES community M A R C H 2 0 Bus to Alhambra for tour Explore Granada in small groups Fiesta de Despedida (goodbye party) with FES community Our time at FES concluded with a community-wide goodbye party that included music, dancing, good food, and lots of laughs. Each of us had a chance to thank the residents for this experience (in Spanish!) and to receive a small memento from FES. The big handmade sign that said "Park School this is your home" in Spanish was really touching. We are so grateful to have been welcomed so warmly into this unique community this week.
M A R C H 2 1 Bus to Córdoba for tour of Mezquita Bus to Sevilla, Hotel Simón Tapas dinner and evening stroll in Sevilla M A R C H 2 2 Group reflections by the Guadalquivir River (¡Qué río más grande!), tour of Triana Market Spanish cooking class: gazpacho and paella Tour of the Alcázar and Metropol Parasol After a snack of traditional “churros con chocolate,” ... we went to the Metropol Parasol, a modern piece of art which is an enormous wood structure that looks like mushrooms (and is also known as “Las Setas de Sevilla.”)
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activities and reflections in Parque María Luisa and tour of Catedral de Sevilla Bus to Málaga, Hotel Ibis Málaga Centro Ciudad Final stroll through city and dinner At the Catedral, we saw the tomb of Christopher Columbus and climbed up 34 ramps to get to the top of the Giralda, the old bell tower of the Catedral…For our final dinner in Málaga, we ate delicious food and watched a flamenco performance—some of us even got to dance in it! After dinner, we took one last stroll through the streets of Málaga before heading back to our hotel, as we have to leave early in the morning for our flight to Dublin. Goodnight and ¡hasta mañana!
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anting to create a unique, authentic experience for their 22 students, French teachers Liga Aldins and Awa Diop worked with Global Works, a student travel organization, to design a trip centered around homestays. Liga and Awa, along with Assistant Athletic Director Dana Welshman-Studley ’85, served as chaperones for the visit to Southern France. Upon arriving in Marseille, the eighth graders traveled to Avignon, followed by Aix-en-Provence, where they visited Paul Cezanne’s art studio. Then, they traveled to the medieval walled city of Carcassonne to spend four nights with local families. Students had many opportunities to practice their language skills both with their hosts and with middle school students they met and connected with at a local French “collège.” One day, the Park contingent also performed community service clearing ancient paths which join the “Camino de Compostela,” the pilgrimage route to the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain, so that future pilgrims and hikers can use them again.
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When we went to Les Halles, my group was in charge of getting cheese. There was an incredible selection of many different colorful cheeses. We picked up some Comte, Emmental, Camembert, Crotins de chèvre and some Brie. The experience of the market reminded me of the Quincy market. M A R C H 1 8 Tour of Paul Cezanne’s studio Explore city center and Pont du Gard (Roman aqueduct) We woke up early and walked 30 minutes to Paul Cezanne’s painting studio where we received a lecture (in French) on the history of the place itself, Cezanne, and his paintings….Since we had learned about Cezanne previously, it was a lot easier to understand the presentation. It was awesome to see something that we learned about come to life. I had studied the painting named “Les joueurs de cartes” (or The Card Players). I had presented on this topic in class, and seeing the women explaining the painting in French was satisfying for me to know that my research applied to the real world. Looking forward to more adventures. Stay tuned! À bientôt!
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Coq avec des pommes de terre cooking class Tour of goat farm and cheese making Bus to Carcassonne, lunch and tour of medieval city Reception with homestay families
Everyone was kind of nervous….We all milled around awkwardly, talking about how nervous we were. Eventually, all of the families arrived and everyone started to leave. Avery and I went to the car with our host family. On our way to their house, we stopped at the market. It was similar to a grocery store in the US, except it had different brands. We drove to our house and we pulled into the gate. There was a dog waiting in the yard to greet us. There were also two cats and a turtle that we met later. After attempting to discuss music in French, we had a dinner of pasta with eggs along with some sausage and pâté. We showered and journaled before finally settling down to read and sleep.
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project in the countryside, clearing paths on the “Camino de Compostela” Dinner and evening with homestay families M A R C H 2 2 Morning at French middle school “collège” Tour of ancient paper mill and papermaking workshop Dinner and evening with homestay families In the morning, we traveled to a local French middle school named Antoine Couriere. The students welcomed us wholeheartedly. First we...asked them...what music they listened to and what sports we all played. [This] helped strengthen our French by forcing us to utilize our conversation abilities….and we learned a lot about the students we talked to…. After that, we went outside for recess and talked to many students. There was also an exchange of phone numbers between us and the French students. After recess, we went to lunch. Lunch was very interesting for us….[because] it is much longer! The cafeteria worked very much like one in the U.S., where students get their food in a line, then sit down and eat….Sadly, after 45 minutes, we had to leave, but the experience gave us a good look at what school was like for French kids.
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Bus to seaside town of Collioure Day on the Mediterranean beach Dinner and evening with homestay families Return to Boston
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Celebrating
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The Park School is celebrating the careers of eleven remarkable individuals who are leaving Park at the end of this school year. Each of these educators have been an integral part of the Park community for more than two decades—for a cumulative total of 368 years of service! How lucky we have been to be the beneficiary of their wisdom, energy, thoughtfulness, and caring. Liga Aldins World Languages Department Head (1977) Betsy Ball Receptionist (1954) Kathy Coen English Teacher & Director of Teaching Apprentices (1986) Alison Connolly Math Department Head (1989)
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Judy Hale Art Department Head (1977)
Miguel Morales Assistant Director of Facilities (1998)
Dita Henderson Grade I Literacy Support (1998)
Susan Segar Lower Division Literacy Specialist (1976)
Emily Kellogg Library Assistant (1998) Jean Kendall School Nurse (1999)
Like many in our school community, Liga has “grown up at Park.” Forty-two years ago, she began as a PreK teacher, working with the School’s youngest learners, the Class of 1988. Following a stretch in the Library and a position as a Secondary School Counselor, Liga rejoined her first students as a French teacher in the Upper Division. On the 4th floor, Liga has brought language alive to scores of French and Spanish students, opening their eyes to the wider world. When former students return to visit Park, they take pride in sharing their accomplishments, current interests, and plans for the future with their middle school language teacher. Her own children, Kristaps ’97 and Gints ’01, both attended and graduated from Park and join other alumni in expressing their gratitude for the foundation they received. Liga, who majored in French and studied in France during her college years, has always treasured introducing her own students to the cultures of Spain and France on the more than 25 eighth and ninth grade language trips that she has led. Over the years, Liga and her husband, Marty, have shared a love of music, and for many years, performed and toured many parts of the world, including their native Latvia, as members of the professional vocal/instrumental WORL D L A N G UAGES ensemble Kolibri. In retirement, they hope to spend part of the year in D E PA RTME N T H E AD Latvia visiting family and friends and enjoying the cultural life. Once 1977 she settles into her new routine, Liga will have time to learn another language...perhaps Italian, Mandarin, or Arabic! Bonne Chance!
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For decades, Betsy Ball has greeted every visitor to the School (and answered every phone call) with the same warm welcome. Her remarkable service to the Park community began in 1954, when she taught the three- and four-year-olds in Nursery, and the slightly older children in Kindergarten. After teaching for 14 years, she left the classroom to raise her own children, Rob and David, who both graduated from Park with the Classes of 1983 and 1985, respectively. During those years, she became a stalwart parent volunteer, running the famous Clothing Sale and staffing the entrance to the Harvest Fair with her trademark smile. She was also a frequent helper at the Front Desk, stuffing the Park Parent into envelopes in the days when it was mailed home. Once both sons were in high school, Betsy assumed the essential job of running the Front Desk—greeting visitors, answering phones, delivering messages, and coordinating dozens of volunteers. From this vantage point, she has watched hundreds of students grow up, including her own great-neices, Eliza Perry ’12 and Sophie Perry ’14. With an unprecedented 65-year tenure, Betsy is looking forward to a welldeserved retirement. We do hope that she will visit often, and pause to admire the beautiful front entrance that honors her warm, welcoming presence.
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In her first teaching position as an intern at Noble and Greenough School, Kathy befriended a wonderful librarian named Nancy Hurlbut, who suggested that she apply for a position teaching English at Park. A few months later, Kathy, who was on her honeymoon in Hawaii, got a call from Nancy’s husband, Bob. The diligent headmaster was finishing up an article for the Park Parent introducing all the new faculty, and he wanted to make sure he was spelling her married name correctly, as well as offering congratulations in person! Since 1986, Kathy has been an essential member of Park’s English Department, teaching students in Grades VI – IX. From 2007 to 2015, Kathy served as the English Department Head, helping to shape forward thinking goals for the writing curriculum and developing a continuum for the Upper DIvision literature program, as well as sharing her passion for poetry and language with students and colleagues. For the last four years, Kathy has mentored aspiring new teachers as Park’s Director of Teaching Apprentices, extending her love of listening, advising, and collaborating with young educators as they launch their careers. Next year, she will be the Director of Teaching and Learning at The Field School E N G LI SH T EAC H ER in Washington, DC. She’s looking forward to this new & DI RECTO R chapter, and to living near her children, Benj (Park OF T EAC HI NG A PPRENT I C ES Class of 2009 and Georgetown 2016), and Elsie ’13, who will be a senior at Georgetown next year. 1986
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30 years
For each of her 30 years at Park, Alison Connolly has shared her intellect, patience, and kindness with students and colleagues alike. With a master’s from Gallaudet University, Alison began her teaching career working with deaf students. When she was ready to change her focus to middle school math, Park was the incredibly lucky beneficiary. Throughout her time at Park, she has shared the beauty of parabolas and polynomials with students in Grades VI – IX, while serving as Math Department Head for 13 of those years. From 2004 – 09, she moved from the West Building to the 4th Floor of the Main Building to serve as the Upper Division Head, where she led the crafting of the TEACH block. Alison has loved getting to know students outside of the classroom—she has served as an advisor to sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth graders, chaperoned language trips to Spain and Italy, and roughed it in MAT H New Hampshire for eight years of Project Reason! As a SCUBA DEPA RTMEN T HEA D aficionado, retirement will provide Alison with more time to dive, 1989 read, and travel with her husband, Jim. Their daughters Caitlin ’98, and Brianna ’01, both Park School lifers, live nearby and Alison looks forward to spending more time with her grandchildren, including at Grandparents’ Day with Sophie who will be in PreK next year.
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A steadfast New Yorker, Judy was in her second year teaching girls at The Chapin School when her husband, Steve, accepted a fellowship at MIT. Thus, Judy left Manhattan for Park’s bright, airy art studios and a campus full of grass, trees, girls, and boys! From her 4th floor perch (and an art studio annex in the North Wing), Judy has sparked creativity in many, many Park students, their families, and the faculty. She has particularly loved introducing first graders to art, inspiring hundreds of fifth grade papier mache animals , and working with ninth graders in an printmaking course. In her 42 years at Park, (39 as the Department Head) Judy has mentored many aspiring art educators as well, including two current Park School art teachers! Over the years, Judy has taken off her smock to edit the student Anthology, serve on many faculty committees, and advise Upper Division students. When she says goodbye to Park this summer, Judy anticipates having more time to spend in her own studio, painting landscape watercolors. She’s looking forward to daily morning swims and donning her wetsuit for the oceans on both coasts. Judy and Steve, and their children Aaron ’04 and Anna ’09, are planning their next family adventure to Japan!
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Dita first encountered Park while researching schools for her young sons, Nathan and Dakin. Dita, who was teaching PreK at the Village School in Milton, and her husband, Bunker, were very impressed with Park's way of helping all children learn. Their sons enrolled as members of the Classes of 1998 and 2001, respectively, and the fall after Nathan ’98 graduated, Dita joined the faculty as a PreK teacher while Hilary Fabre was on leave. After a half year working at Park’s After-School Program, Dita became a Grade II teacher in 2000, then moved to Kindergarten for five years. During her sabbatical in 2011 – 12, Dita was enjoying a long bike ride when she suffered a devastating accident. She spent the next year recovering before returning to School as a Kindergarten Assistant Teacher in 2013. Since 2015, Dita has provided Grade I literacy support as the six- and seven-year-olds learn to decode the English language. In retirement, Dita looks forward to more time for her own reading, as well as baking, cooking, gardening, and helping various things thrive. Bunker, who retired in 2018, is eager to have Dita join him on all sorts of outdoor adventures: biking, walking, hiking mountains, swimming, rowing in shells, or sailing in Cotuit skiffs on the ocean waters. First stop, though, is a trip to Nathan’s farm in New York State (and their two grandchildren under age four) and more frequent visits with Dakin here in the Boston area.
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Emily’s introduction to the Park community began in 1983 as a faculty spouse, when her husband Steve Kellogg came to head the Math and Computer Departments. In time, they became parents to Jeremy, Class of 1999, and Nathan, Class of 2002, bringing the total number of Park years for the Kellogg family to 77! As a parent, Emily logged countless hours on the Clothing Sale, Springfest, and as a Library Volunteer. In the fall of 1998, she began working at the Front Desk in the afternoons; four years later she moved upstairs to work in the Library. From her post at the circulation desk, Emily loves helping, faculty, and parents and especially students navigate the library and keeping the cadre of Library Volunteers busy reshelving books. Emily, who is an avid collector—of seashells and sand from around the world, postage stamps, books, calligraphy pens, etc.—has shared her passions with the School by displaying many of her collections in the Library’s Cabinet of Curiosities. She brings her love of birds and the natural world into the Library each fall when she collects eggs and caterpillars (and many, many pounds of milkweed), to raise monarch butterflies. In retirement, Emily looks forward to adding to her collections by traveling to remote areas of the world in search of birds and shells. She is also planning frequent visits to Jeremy and Nathan, who are expecting their first children in May and July.
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Jean Kendall had already been a Park parent for six years when School Nurse Julie Canniff called to ask if she’d be interested in working a few days each week. The part-time schedule appealed to Jean who had previously worked as a high-risk OB-GYN nurse at Brigham & Women’s Hospital. And, the timing was perfect—her twins, Isa and Sophie Moss ’09 were set to begin PreK that year, and her oldest daughter Anna Moss ’02 was in Grade VII. During her tenure, which corresponds to the rise of life-threatening allergies and asthma, the role of the school nurse has changed dramatically, growing from first aid station to dispensing lifesaving medication. In her 20-year occupancy of the Nursing Office, Jean has attended to a slew of third-grade boys with knee injuries from recess play, scores of jammed fingers during basketball season, and the occasional concussion, not to mention the five seventhgrade boys who dared each other to drink a bottle of Tabasco at lunchtime! Through it all she has dispensed love, bandaids, and a glacier worth of ice to hundreds of students. Come June, Jean looks forward to traveling off the beaten path and contributing her medical skills to the two major humanitarian SC H OOL N U R SE crises facing the United States at this time: immigration on the 1999 southern border and the opioid epidemic.
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When Costa Rican native Miguel Morales joined the Park School community in 1998, the Morales name was already legend on Goddard Avenue. Miguel’s parents, Dolores and Domingo, had been on the Dining Services staff since 1984. Miguel began working outside—driving school buses and maintaining the School’s 34-acre campus, including the necessary but dreaded snow removal. Within three years, Miguel became the Grounds Supervisor, mowing and lining the fields, managing the pool which serves hundreds of families in the summer, and overseeing all the snow removal in the winter. Living on campus at Faulkner House with his wife, Patricia Delgado (who served on the Facilities Team from 2007 – 2019), Miguel was the emergency contact for any alarm or disturbance, especially off hours! In 2016, when Miguel became the School’s first Assistant Director of Facilities, his duties expanded to include maintaining the building’s complicated HVAC systems and managing maintenance for the School’s vehicles. Miguel has treasured every interaction with Park students, especially accompanying many seventh grade classes to Project Reason, and introducing eighth graders to his beloved country as part of the annual community service trip to Costa Rica. This February, with 20 seasons of snow removal behind him, Miguel hung up his snow shovel—and he and Patricia moved back to Costa Rica. They are enjoying La Pura Vida, riding bikes, and exploring their beautiful country!
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Before taking up residence in the Lower Division, Susan Mahoney Segar had been teaching Kindergarten in Maine and Belmont, Massachusetts. After a year in Park’s PreK, Sue settled into a first grade classroom, where she remained for the next 17 years. That’s when she caught the eye of the new PreK teacher on the hallway below, and before long Sue married Andrew Segar (who served as Lower Division Head until his own retirement in 2015.) Sue regards the years their daughters, Lindsay Segar ’99 and Hilary Segar ’03, were at Park with fondness and appreciation, crediting Park faculty for bestowing on her children an extraordinary foundation, steadfast values, and love of learning. Since becoming the Lower Division Literary Specialist, Sue has worked with Park’s youngest learners to nurture and cultivate a love of reading in well over 1,500 five- to eight-year-olds! Beginning this summer, Sue will clear her calendar for twin granddaughters Lily and Samantha, wedding preparations for Hilary, and visits to and her vibrant 93-year-old dad who lives in Rhode Island. She’ll also squeeze in some time for reading, gardening, biking, and boating.
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Pam’s 30-year run at Creative Arts at Park began innocently enough—with a visit to Director Kippy Dewey. Actually, Pam had already worked for five years as a counselor at CAAP when she stopped by with her two-month-old daughter. Kippy mentioned that the assistant was leaving and wondered if Pam might be interested in the job. Since saying ‘yes,’ Pam has kept Park’s wonderful arts program humming as the Administrative Director behind the scenes in the off season and actively juggling creative campers and counselors for five weeks every summer. Pam’s whole family has worked at CAAP—husband Howie in the music department and daughters Holly and Lydia teaching theatre and dance. Pam treasures the friendships made over the decades in Park’s loving, caring community and will spend one last summer on Goddard Ave. before she heads off to enjoy her well-deserved retirement. She is excited to not sit at a desk, and, in addition to singing and playing bass with Howie in their 50’s band, The Blue A D MI N I STRAT I VE Suede Boppers, Pam will be gardening, hiking, traveling, D I R ECTOR C REAT I VE learning Spanish, and doing yoga and dance. A RTS AT PA RK
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I have loved every day and year of my teaching life and each and every class I was created. I enjoyed every child I got to know and had them thrive each year. Being here at Park has been a great joy and I am filled with wonderful memories. Dita Henderson
My first day on the job, a gaggle of adventuresome seventh grade boys had entered a contest to see who could ingest the most Tabasco sauce. . . . Since that day, I can’t even count the number of “boo-boos” I’ve bandaged and tummy aches I’ve soothed. One of the chief joys of my job was having the chance to see my daughters grow up at Park. I will be forever grateful for the love, attention, and life lessons Park’s faculty and staff gave to my three daughters over the past 20+ years. Jean Kendall
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...I became part of a wonderful team of librarians. All of us bring different personalities (!), talents, and sensibilities to what we do, and I want to thank them for all the busy craziness of working in our library, and for all that we accomplished together. What fun we’ve had! But ultimately, working with such enthusiastic and engaging children (and their parents) and an inspiring, dedicated faculty, has enriched my life more than I thought possible. Emily Kellogg
“ For over 30 years, I’ve worked alongside my dear friend Kippy here on this beautiful campus as part of a community of artists, all of whom I love and respect, with students whose creativity and energy inspires me, in the arts program I believe in to my core! Pam Swift
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Here I had the chance to grow and challenge myself as an educator. Here I worked with caring, committed, highly professional and wonderfully human colleagues, and here I have found my closest friends. Park means so much to me, and it will continue to do so as my granddaughter begins her own “growing up at Park” this fall. Thank you to all of the people who have made being at Park so meaningful. Alison Connolly
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Thank you, Bob Hurlbut, for trusting my zeal for the creative spirit and for bringing all the Hales into such a vibrant community….What you create matters. Judy Hale
My real calling has been the opportunity to send these stories, poems, and plays out into a moderately small classroom on the 4th floor of the main building into the sharp and ever receptive minds and hearts of vibrant middle schoolers. With them, I witnessed the delight of authentic transformation! Kathy Coen
” It has been revelatory and rewarding to work with young people in their formative years of learning. It has turned me into a lifelong learner! I have also appreciated the encouragement and support for professional development, global travel with language students, and personal leadership opportunities. Liga Aldins
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Everyday I have spent at Park—in the classroom, as a parent, and at the front desk—has brought me immeasurable joy. I am thankful for Park’s children: their curiosity, their humor, their bright, friendly smiles. To walk the halls of The Park School is to immerse oneself in the energy and happiness of childhood. For many years, Park has shared these simple, timeless gifts with my family. To every child, parent, and teacher, I am most grateful. Betsy Ball
I walk away proud, excited, and and a bit unsure. It will be tough to replace the joy in a child’s eye when reading starts to click, or when the “just right” book is put into the hands of a reluctant reader. Days that start off grey can quickly become sunny when a first grader shares a story or a triumph. This community has been an integral component of my adult life. I am exceedingly grateful. And a little sad to say goodbye. Sue Segar
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paper airplanes, and playing hideand-seek with his younger grandson over the winter!
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A Note About Park’s Class Year Designations Over Park’s 130-year history, the number of grades offered and the graduation year or final year have varied. The School had a Grade IX program for nearly 50 years (1967-2016) and, for all classes that graduated prior to 2016, we assigned our alumni a class year based on their Grade IX year. Therefore, all members of pre-2016 classes are listed by their Grade IX designation, whether or not there was a Grade IX during their time at Park. Also because we consider all former students at Park as bona fide alumni of the School, whether or not the student stayed through Grade IX. The Class of 2016 includes both the Grade VIII and Grade IX classes who graduated that year. Beginning with the Class of 2017, Park began assigning a class year based on the Grade VIII year.
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Barbara Tilden Lindeman, who turned 94 last year, reports that she is still living in Chatham to be near her children. She has four great grandchildren including twin boys born in February 2018, and two girls ages 18 months and 16 years. She enjoys them when they visit! We were thrilled to read a recent post on the Dana-Farber blog Insight that featured Ingersoll “Sandy” Cunningham! Sandy has spent the past 20 years volunteering at Dana-Farber, serving lunch to cancer patients. Thank you for your inspirational work, Sandy!
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Doug Quine writes, “Since our (rescheduled) 50th reunion in 2015, my wife Maryclaire and I took an 11 day cruise to explore lovely Antarctica in November 2015. Later that year, I started a new career as a research scientist and research administrator at Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare in West Haven. With our son, Alex, working in San Francisco as a senior programmer and our daughter, Victoria, working in Brattleboro, Vermont as a trapeze instructor, our family spans the country. Our 40th wedding anniversary is approaching on July 13th and we’re planning another big trip. What has been happening with all my other Park classmates?”
Natalie Park Schutz Josephine Harding Brownback tells us that she is living happily with her golden retriever in San Francisco. She is still involved in Children’s Theater, a women’s group performing to over 7,000 public school students each year.
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Bob Bray Peter Wetherbee writes that he is “living vicariously through his twin grandsons, one of whom is at Cornell and will be doing chemistry research in Germany this summer. The other attends Georgetown, and has an internship at the State Department.” Posy Faulkner shares, “I am living a quiet life in New York after retiring from Cornell Medical School. I take a
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big interest in politics, and music events in the city. I may move to Baltimore soon to be near my son while hopefully aging gracefully. I have seven grandchildren, ages 26 to 13, and all interesting. The Park School days seem very far away, but they were full of learning, fun, and happiness.” Jean Hughes shared there her life continues at Fox Hill in Westwood, and that she was planning to head to Florida this winter to visit her sister and a friend. She says hello to all of her Park classmates! She and Bob Kenerson saw each other this winter, when they were visiting a mutual friend. Bob has been practicing psychiatry for 50 years, and is still enjoying it without plans to retire. He is still involved in committee work for the Massachusetts Psychiatry Society, and occasionally speaks at Harvard Medical School. While his grandson, Jake, has dealt with health issues at Children’s Hospital, Bob has admired the fortitude of his daughter, Julie, and her husband. Bob enjoyed flying
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Davis Rowley Heidi Ravven tells us that she is still teaching at Hamilton College—her 36th year! She writes, “my husband Eric Evan’s book of prose poems, Conversations with the Horizon, was published by Box Turtle Press this spring.” Heidi’s daughter, Simha, and her family Lucy (7) and Yael (3) and husband Tim live in Vermont, where she is now the chief medical officer of the Brattleboro Retreat and Vice President of the Vermont Medical Association.
1968 CLASS REPRESENTATIVE
Vicky Hall Kehlenbeck
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Alumni Achievement Award Visit Bertha Coombs ’77 It was our distinct pleasure to welcome Bertha Coombs ’77 back to Park to receive the Alumni Achievement Award. During her visit in December, she spoke with students at Morning Meeting about her work as a NYC-based reporter for CNBC. After her presentation, Bertha spent time visiting Upper Division students in their Social Studies and Library classes. The highlight of the morning was a visit to Grade I, where Bertha practiced interviewing techniques with some of Park’s youngest reporters on a green screen! We’re grateful to Bertha for taking the time to share her work with us, and were proud to present her with this award.
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Molly Butler Whitney writes: “I spend half my year on an island just west of Ft. Meyers and the other half on Buzzards Bay. I love to garden in both places—it’s my passion! I have volunteered the last two years at the Mattapoisett Lands Trust and we are experimenting with a wildflower patch in one of their properties. Hopefully it will survive for all to enjoy!” Mary Woodworth reports, “I have three children, ages 41, 39, and 37 and two granddaughters, 13 and 10. I’ve lived in Ohio for 39 years and keep myself occupied as a fine art printmaker belonging to a print cooperative in Columbus as well as one in Cincinnati. My husband Will and I have a home in both cities.”
Dan Finn tells us that he has been practicing law for the Commonwealth for the past 22 years as a civil trial attorney.
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We were grateful to have a beautiful evening for Park’s 10th Annual February Fete! Alumni from the 1950s to the 2000s enjoyed mingling and catching up with each other, remarks from Alumni Committee Co-Chairs Emily Potts Callejas ’89 and Dave Glynn ’91, and Head of School Scott Young. We were fortunate to have four Heads of School in attendance this year! We look forward to seeing everyone again in February 2020.
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1 2009 Classmates: Nick Cary, Emily Bloch, Isa Moss, and Mercedes Garcia 2 Connie Berman Moore ’78 & John Barkan ’85 3 Julie Deland, Melissa Deland ’95, and Former Faculty Member Toni Gilligan 4 Anika Singh ’11, Amy Simpson ’11, Ariane Curtin-Bowen ’11, and Grace Donnell-Kilmer ’11 5 Brian Swett ’94, Former Faculty Member Dean Conway, and Director of Athletics Bob Little 6 Miriam Posner ’03 and Liz Wilsker ’04 with Liz’s boyfriend, Alex 7 Former Faculty Member Sally Baker with daughter Mary Sarah Baker Fairweather ’87 8 Patti Sonnabend Wagner ’78, Connie Berman Moore ’78, and Bunny Forbes Hickey ’78 9 Four Heads of School attended this year! Bob Hurlbut, Jerry Katz, Cynthia Harmon, and Scott Young 10 Emily Potts Callejas ’89 and Lower Division Librarian Christian Porter 11 Math Department Head Alison Connolly, Dean Conway, Kristen Kadetsky, and Greg Kadetsky ‘96 12 Samantha Frick ’05 and Drama Department Head Kyra Fries 13 Alumni Committee Co-Chairs Dave Glynn ’91 and Emily Potts Callejas ’89 with Head of School Scott Young 14 Classmates Bob Kenerson ’53 and Bob Bray ’53
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Kevin McCarthy ’79 and Stephen Brodeur ’79 have been fishing on the Cape together.
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Sierra Heath Bright writes “It was great to see everyone who came to the reunion! I hope to see the whole class at the next one! (They're fun, honest!)” [Ed. note: We hope to see everyone from the Class of 1978 at your 45th Reunion in 2023.]
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and David at the Broad Institute in computational biology). Sally was P-S-Y-C-H-E-D (as the Class of 1979 chanted four decades ago!) to be coorganizing the class’s 40th Reunion with Lalla Carothers and Wendi Daniels! Classmate Holly Dando tells us that she is working hard as a clinician with traumatized veterans with the wonderful Headstrong Project. She writes, “We have been opening new markets all over the country, the intakes are coming as fast as we can assign them. I have deepened my work with many new trainings, including Level II Internal Family Systems and one week studying the Polyvagal Theory at the Cape Cod Institute last July. This March, I went skiing in Montana because my childhood of frostbite in NH has been hooked on Western slopes…I think I’ll be spending a week in Wellfleet this summer; I’ll be on the lookout for Park friends.” Stephen Brodeur shared that he and Kevin McCarthy have been spending a lot of time fishing on the Cape together. From the photos they shared, it looks like they’ve had some great catches!
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Lalla Carothers Sally Solomon Sally Solomon tells us that she, her husband David, and their sweet 13-year old doggie are still in Brookline, and still committed to the same professional work (Sally at Northeastern University in developmental academic advising,
Melissa Weintraub is still living in Oregon with a collection of pets— and the addition of a husband. Melissa married Laurence Taoman in a small ceremony in her mother’s backyard in Newton. In the evening, Katie Bourne and her husband and mother attended the reception.
DJ Nash’s A Million Little Things on ABC Park extends a special congratulations to DJ Nash ’86, whose show A Million Little Things has been a big hit on ABC! The show, which premiered last September and was recently renewed for a second season, follows the lives of a group of friends as they try to make sense of a friend’s suicide. DJ, who was inspired to create the show after losing a friend to suicide, told online magazine Deadline Hollywood that the show is “an optimistic look at how the loss of a friend is the impetus for the other seven to finally start living, to make a promise to [their friend] and to themselves to finally be honest about what’s really going on.” Park readers and fans will be happy to learn that the show, although filmed in Vancouver, is set in Boston! The Bruins play an important role in the show, and DJ shared that the production crew did their best to create the TD Garden in Vancouver—much to the dismay of the Canucks! DJ has had two other shows on the air, Growing Up Fisher, starring J.K. Simmons and inspired by DJ’s father who is visually impaired and Truth Be Told, also loosely based on DJ’s married life. Congratulations on the success of this important show, DJ—we look forward to continuing to watch! DJ Nash tells us that he is having a blast in Los Angeles, but misses his friends and family in Boston. He writes: “I think back fondly on all my time at Park. I LOVE YOU DAVID SATT! I am not afraid to say it in the Park Bulletin ’cause people need to know!”
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Melissa and Laurence met four years ago at a NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) write-in in the local library and “continue the tradition of writing (or trying to finish) a 50,000-word novel in 30 days—it’s enjoyable! I own a small freelance editing company, DoubleCheck Writing and Editing, LLC, and Laurence is in computers, as well as sculpting in his free time. We plan to add at least one dog to our menagerie.”
1981 CLASS REPRESENTATIVES
Matt Carothers Alex Mehlman
From Left to Right, Clockwise: Christina Hartmann McCormick ’87 (2nd from right in back row) and brother Matt McGinnes ’86 (2nd from left in back row) and their families at Thanksgiving; Mary Sarah Baker Fairweather ’87 and one of her clients at the SPCA!; Annie Burton Lankford ’87 will begin her MDiv at Iliff School of Theology this fall.
1982 CLASS REPRESENTATIVE
Allison Nash Mael
1983 CLASS REPRESENTATIVES
Lisa Livens Freeman Elise Mott
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1984 REUNION YEAR!
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Anne Collins Goodyear
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Congratulations to Nancy Baker Cahill, whose work was featured in a recent article in the Los Angeles Times. Nancy has created two augmented-reality artwork pieces, both viewable through a smartphone app. We hope that Park friends out in the Palm Springs area will check them out—they look incredible, Nancy!
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Christina Hartmann McCormick writes “No real exciting update from me except that Finlay started at Newton Country Day School this fall in the 6th grade and just missed overlapping with Madame Birket (French teacher extraordinaire!) by a year. She must’ve moved to NCDS from Park soon after we graduated—I stumbled upon her picture in a NCDS yearbook as we were sitting in the admissions waiting room. Seeing it brought back some hysterical memories of the French Exchange Trip Spring 1987! I hope this update finds everyone happy and healthy!” Mary Sarah Baker Fairweather tells us that she is the director of MSPCA-Cape Cod—going on six years! Spike Anderson and his wife, Marita, live in Atlanta. He shares that his kids love that they can legitimately root for all Boston sports teams! He got to spend time with Nick Tarlov ’88, who is heading to Southern California to be a surfing doctor. Spike would love to see any fellow Park alumni in Atlanta! Annie Burton Lankford writes, “I’ve accepted (finally) my
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call into ordained ministry in the United Methodist Church. I will be beginning my MDiv at Iliff School of Theology in Denver in the fall. I am already living my calling through my assignment this spring as a lay supply pastor for Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Lonoke, Arkansas. I love preaching and teaching in this small community each week. I have made it through the process to be a Certified Candidate for Ordained Ministry in the Arkansas Conference of the United Methodist Church. This means that a committee comprised of elders in the church has reviewed my credentials, my background, and my calling, and has interviewed me and found that my discernment is true. I will be a fourth generation Methodist minister. I am also loving my time as membership chair for the West Little Rock Rotary Club and will serve as the program chair next year; Rotary has been a wonderful and meaningful part of my life. Jack and I are settling into married life with five children (18, 17, 16, 14 & 8) and enjoying our travels.
Beth, my eldest, is in her second semester at Ole Miss and acclimating to college life quite nicely. We really enjoy visiting her!”
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Liza Cohen Gates
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Dahlia Aronson Ehrenfried Ian Glick Rebecca Lewin Scott
1990 CLASS REPRESENTATIVES
Zachary Cherry Alexander Rabinsky
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Sarah Conway Suzy McManmon Sarah Robbat Primavera
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Jessica Ko Beck Jaime Quiros Alison Ross
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Alan Bern Aba Taylor
1995 CLASS REPRESENTATIVES
Lilla Curran Matthew Stahl
1996 CLASS REPRESENTATIVES
Kathrene Tiffany Bell Nick Brescia Merrill Hawkins Katayoun Shahrokhi
Former Kindergarten teacher Toni Gilligan shared with us that she was able to catch up with Katharine Smyth at a recent book signing in Cambridge. Katharine’s debut book, All The Lives We Ever Lived: Seeking Solace in Virginia Woolf was released in January. We look forward to adding a copy to Park’s Library!
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Meg Lloyd Sarah Swettberg After 12 years of living, teaching, and coaching hockey in the Boston area, Meg Lloyd started teaching at Cardigan Mountain School in Canaan, New Hampshire. She and her 13-year-old dog Cooper relocated in August and Meg loves teaching 7th grade English and coaching hockey. Classmate Nyasha Borde Bovell has been working at Harvard since 2014, and tells us that she recently celebrated one year in her role as
the undergraduate and graduate program coordinator for the Philosophy Department. She writes, “I won the Dean’s Distinction Award last spring as well, ‘honoring Faculty of Arts and Sciences staff members whose contributions, citizenship, and skillful collaboration have delivered outstanding results.’ Non-work related, my husband and I are enjoying being newlyweds (we married in April 2017). Besides Midori Gleason I haven’t been in contact with many Park folks lately but have attended the last few September Clambakes.” Congratulations to Alex Whisnant, who opened a chocolate shop called gâté comme des filles in Union Square, Somerville. Alex shares, “we make fresh hand-dipped ganaches, chocolate mousse in cocoa waffle cones, and hot chocolate with whipped cream! It was great to see Daphne Johnson Berger, Eliza Drachman-Jones
Quincy, Sarah Swettberg, and Alex Henry at my opening party.” Please stop by and visit Alex’s store at 1 Bow Market Way (Unit #8) in Somerville! Alex Aronson tells us that he lives in Washington, DC and works on the Senate Judiciary Committee. He and his wife Beth Neitzel welcomed their first child last spring. Alex writes that “baby daughter Arlie is 9 months old and increasingly difficult to contain.”
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Colin Arnold Susanna Whitaker Waters Elizabeth Weyman Congratulations to David Kenner who married Sahar Tabaja on October 6, 2018! In attendance were classmate and best man David Cavell and Jessica Freeman-Slade Carbone. The groom is a journalist, and was formerly Middle East editor for Foreign Policy magazine. He and his wife live in Beirut.
Starting on Top, Clockwise: Alex Whisnant ’98 opened a chocolate shop called gâté comme des filles in Union Square! Phil Gambone, former teacher, caught up with David Kenner ’99 at a holiday party at the Union Club in December. David, a journalist, is on assignment in Beirut and Saudi Arabia. Congratulations to Alex Aronson ’98 and wife Beth who welcomed daughter Arlie last year.
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1 Classmates Marisa Morrill ’95 and Melody Bartlett ’95 2 Young alumni enjoying a game of Spikeball! 3 John Hosken ’65, Robert Loss ’65, and Britt Hall ’66 4 Former Faculty Member Margo Ayres Smith and Charlie Guerra ’16 5 Emma Gershberg ’18, Anna Fattaey ’18, Bella Fynn-Thompson ’18, Ava Scheibler ’18, Ava Lewis ’18, and Tilde Jaques ’18 6 Head of School Scott Young welcomes everyone to the Clambake! 7 Elizabeth Pierce ’18 and Jennifer Ngo ’18 8 Saving some memories (with a selfie!) at the Clambake 9 Simon Grossman ’16, Karina Kilburn ’16, and Shelstie Dastinot ’16 10 Brie Doherty ’18, Anna McWeeny ’18, and Mia Bartlett ’18, with Mandarin Teacher Mulian Chen and her daughter, Rushui Petchthevee ’26 11 Headmaster Emeritus Bob Hurlbut and Meli Solomon ’75 12 Alice Perera Lucey ’77, Leslie Rothwell ’73, and Renny Little ’48 13 Members of the Class of 2018 with Social Studies Teacher Nancy Barre 14 Former Faculty Members Comfort Halsey Cope and Lucy Robb with Shandalea Abdul-Hadi ’90 15 Maura Glynn ’24 joins the donut-eating contest!
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Alexandra Hammer Ducas writes, “My husband, Ben and I have just moved back to the US after nine years in London. While we had initially planned to move to Boston, our jobs brought us to New York.” Congratulations to David Kehlenbeck who married Ginny Wortham in February in Richmond. David tells us that he is in his fourth year teaching high school Math at Collegiate School (which happens to be Ginny’s alma mater!) and is loving teaching and living in Richmond.
We recently learned that Scott Chaloff joined Seller Suarez Productions as head of development for television and film. Congratulations, Scott! And congratulations to classmate Chris Tierney who retired from the New England Revolution in November after an incredible 10-year career. Kate Haskell tells us that she is now living in Anacortes, Washington with her husband and two sons. At the end of September, she finished her ten-year commitment to the Navy on active duty, and is now a full-time mom, student (earning her MBA), and a Navy Reserve pilot.
Congratulations to Nathan Kellogg for receiving the Young Alumni Achievement Award from Park. Read more on page 37. Matt Weinberg, Alex King, Alejandro Alvarado, and Alex Lebow visited Nathan and his wife Meg, in New Orleans and watched the Patriots win their sixth Super Bowl. Sounds like a great Park reunion! Congratulations to Courtney Stock, whose sculptural work was featured at The Fort Point Arts Community Gallery in the Seaport District!
Arch detail by Courtney Stock, photo courtesy of Courtney Stock.com
Alumni Networking Night A fabulous panel of alumni were featured at Park’s Networking Night in October! This year’s panelists were Lars Albright ’90, Ty Burr ’73, Carolina Samudio-Ortega ’96, Nashan Vassall ’95, and Susanna Whitaker Waters ’99, who spoke about their experiences working in fields as diverse as technology and journalism, as well as their time at Park. Thank you to everyone who attended, to our panelists, and to our wonderful moderator, Park’s very own Alice Perera Lucey ’77!
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Congratulations to Tucker Halpern of Sofi Tukker—the duo’s album, Treehouse, was nominated for a Grammy! Way to go, Tucker!
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Steven Fox Molly Lebow Park wishes all the best Kenzie Bok as she runs to represent Boston’s District 8 on the Boston City Council! We learned that the incredible teachers and supportive community at Park were deeply formative for Kenzie, instilling in her curiosity and a passion for ideas, and nurturing a commitment to service and justice that is with her to this day—and is what has inspired her to run for office to serve her home community of Boston. Any Park families or community members who are interested in learning more about Kenzie can check out her campaign website at www.friendsofkenziebok.com
Congratulations to Ivy AlphonseCrean who married Jared Crean in November at Boston University’s Marsh Chapel. Classmate Nick Carter was in attendance.
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Manizeh Afridi Marielle Rabins
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McCall Cruz Park extends a huge congratulations to Danny Shoukimas, who was recently named to the 2019 Forbes 30 Under 30 List! Danny is the Co-Founder of mPharma, a startup that works with mom and pop pharmacies in Africa.
Over the winter, a group of classmates (and their moms!) got together for their mother-daughter gathering. In attendance were Manizeh Afridi, Lucy Lyons, Breanna Andrade, Sofia Silverglass, Kate Taylor-Mighty, and Chloe Michaelidis. What a wonderful tradition!
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Gilad Seckler Michela Thompson From Left to Right: In the fall, Eliza Cope ’04, Mally Smith ’01 and former teacher Steve Kellogg shared a pint in Edinburgh, Scotland! Class of 2008 friends got together during the holidays—with their moms! Back row (L to R): Joyce Rockwell-Michaelidis, Joanna Andrade, Carla Bettano, Joy Silverstein, Chris Taylor, Manizeh Afridi ’08, Lucy Lyons ’08, Front Row (L to R): Marianne Taylor, Breanna Andrade ’08, Laurie Glassman, Sofia Silverglass ’08, Kate TaylorMighty ’08, Chloe Michaelidis ’08, and Fauzia Afridi
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Congratulations to Tenzin Thargay, who was awarded a 2019 Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship! The Rangel Fellowship will support Tenzin as he pursues a master’s degree. Upon completing the program, Tenzin will become a US diplomat. Eliza Thomas graduated from Carleton College in June of 2018 with a degree in geology, and now is living and working at the Cape Eleuthera Institute in the Bahamas, where she is conducting coral reef restoration research. After graduation, Eliza spent her third consecutive summer leading backpacking trips for Overland Summers, and hiked 210 miles in the Swiss Alps with a group of 12 very energetic (and awesome) teenagers. In addition to working on a congressional campaign this fall, she spent a lot of time back in Boston with her family, which was such a treat after being away from home for so long. She hopes everyone is doing well and looks forward to the next reunion! Congratulations to Michael Herring, Jr. who plays as a senior on the UVA Men’s Lacrosse Team! In May, UVA beat Yale to earn the NCAA final. Way to go!
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Congratulations to classmates Josh Peters and Enya Meade who graduated from Franklin and Marshall College this spring! In May, we were thrilled to welcome Max Cooper, a member of the dance ensemble Paradise Moves, back to Park for a special performance and discussion with 8th graders. Thank you, Max!
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Park’s Associate Director of After-School Program, LaToya Downing-Peltier, shared that she had the pleasure of attending a pre-prom event this spring with her daughter, Jurnee Peltier, and reconnecting with lots of Parkies! Park alumni in attendance included Jurnee Peltier, Caleb Coleman ’16, Alex Cherry ’16, Kenitra Daly ’17, Claire Randolph ’16, Jamila O’Hara ’16, and Gabby Casagrande ’16. It sounds like it was a great Park Reunion! And everyone was thrilled to be joined by Grade I Teacher Jerilyn Willig, and her wonderful photography skills.
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Ellie Formisano Olivia Mills Congratulations to Oladunni Oladipo who, out of 600 applicants, was selected to sing before a Bruins v. Flyers game in February!
Did you catch Caleb Richmond on “Jeopardy! Teen Tournament” this winter? Caleb beat out thousands of other contenders to earn a spot on the show—congratulations on this amazing accomplishment, Caleb!
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Over the winter, Chloe Page told us that she was about to start her second semester at Parsons School of Design. She shared, “Living in New York is amazing and the adventures are endless. I am currently a digital design and technology major but that isn’t set in stone. So pumped to see what the future has in store!”
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FORMER FACULTY N EWS After receiving the online Park Parent this spring, longtime French teacher and former Upper School Head Gillian duCharme shared this update from London: “You would be amazed if you knew how many former Park teachers have remained close friends. Jean and Fred Leventhal are coming to lunch with me in London on March 24! I’m still best friends with Marie Dalton Meyer (French) and Les Meyer (math) who live in West Hartford. And, John Spicer and his family stayed with me here in London in the summer 2017.” She also receives regular visits from musician and alumnus George Schuller ’74, and visits with the Paci family both in the US and the UK.
Starting on L, Clockwise: The families of Enya Meade and Josh Peters connected at the Franklin and Marshall graduation this spring! Pictured are Marsha Meade, Josh Peters ’12, Steve Savage, Enya Meade ’12, and Carolyn Stolov; Congratulations to Lauren Marandett ’16, who will be playing lacrosse at Colgate next year; We hope that you saw Caleb Richmond ’17 on Jeopardy! Teen Tournament this year!; We wish the best of luck to Alex Cherry ’16 as he joins the Princeton football team this fall; Congratulations to Oladunni Oladipo ’14 who was selected to sing at a Bruins v. Flyers game in February!
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Young Alumni Panel This spring, we had the privilege of welcoming back to Park some of our youngest alumni, who spoke with 8th graders and their parents about transitioning to secondary school. The alumni eloquently shared how they navigated their next schools and maintained their Park friendships. Our sincere thanks to everyone who participated, and best wishes to the 8th graders as they move on to their secondary schools. From L to R: Ainsley Bonang ’17, Simon Grossman ’16, David Shaw ’16, Rishi Dhir ’16, Caleb Coleman ’16, and Pierce Haley ’16.
Park in NYC Thank you to the Park alumni, grandparents, and former faculty who attended our New York City reception in March! Guests enjoyed connecting with each other, and learning about the current happenings at Park through an update from Head of School Scott Young. If you live in the NYC area and didn’t receive an invitation, please let us know so that we can keep you updated on other regional events in the City.
2013 classmates (left to right) Olayeni Oladipo, Katherine Wilcox, Eva O’Marah, and Kate Jones received cum laude honors at their Milton Academy graduation in June.
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WEDDINGS 1980 Melissa Weintraub and Laurence Taoman September 7, 2018 1999 David Kenner and Sahar Tabaja October 6, 2018 2000 David Kehlenbeck and Ginny Wortham February 2, 2019
Starting on L, Clockwise: Melissa Weintraub ’80 and Laurence Taoman at their September wedding; David Kenner ’99 married Sahar Tabaja in October. The couple now lives in Beirut. David Kehlenbeck ’00 and his wife Ginny Wortham at their February wedding; Ivy Alphonse-Crean ’07 married Jared Crean in November; Luisa Alvarez ’07 married Javier Villaseca Ballestreros in a March wedding in Madrid.
2007 Ivy Alphonse and Jared Crean November 17, 2018 Luisa Alvarez and Javier Villaseca Ballestreros March 9, 2019
IN MEMORIAM Carol Amick January 18, 2019 Mother of Robert Amick ’78, Helen Amick ’80, Joan Amick Kelly ’83, and Lisa Amick DiAdamo ’86 (Co-Director of Secondary School Counseling); Grandmother of Annie DiAdamo ’16, Jake DiAdamo ’17, Chloe DiAdamo ’22, Kate Kelly ’15, and Will Kelly ’18 Seth Briggs ’33 September 23, 2018 Father of Anne Briggs Smith ’65, Robert Briggs ’66, Sam Briggs, Jr. ’68, Thomas Briggs ’69, and James Briggs ’70; Husband of Betty West Briggs, who served as President of the Parents’ Association and was an active Park School volunteer while their children attended. Roger D. Brown ’56 March 14, 2019 Lee Daniels January 17, 2019 Father of Wendi Daniels ’79, Scott Daniels ’80, and Melissa Daniels Madden ’85; Grandfather of Matthew Madden ’18, Ben Madden ’20, and Nate Madden ’21
Michael Reeves Deland ’56 January 8, 2019 Brother of Frank Deland ’58, Park School Intern (1972 – 1973) and Upper Division Latin and Social Studies Teacher (1973 – 1976); Father of Melissa Deland ’95 and Holly Deland ’95; Grandfather of Reeves Deland ’27. In 2009, Michael was the recipient of Park’s Alumni Achievement Award for his lifelong service as an environmentalist and advocate for people with disabilities. Govinder Dhadly June 27, 2018 Grandmother of Ethan Dhadly ’19 Margaret Grosek Donnell March 11, 2019 Mother of Beth Donnell-Kilmer (Academic Support); Mother-In-Law of Timothy Howard (Park Faculty 1991 – 1997); Grandmother of John Howard ’05, Noah DonnellKilmer ’06, and Grace DonnellKilmer ’11 Jeff Groves February 14, 2019 Former Permanent Substitute and Three-Season Athletic Coach (2004 – 2006)
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Juana A. Mata June 10, 2019 Grandmother of Daly Franco ’05 and Abraham Franco ’19 Maria M. Pichardo June 8, 2019 Grandmother of Daly Franco ’05 and Abraham Franco ’19
Harvey J. Rosenfield December 21, 2018 Father of Michael Rosenfield ’88 Corey Simpson ’05 Sister of Amy Simpson ’11 March 5, 2019 J. Stephen Weekes ’56 December 18, 2017
Corey Simpson ’05 Corey Simpson ’05 passed away on March 5, 2019 after a long illness. She attended Park from 1st through 9th grade, and is remembered fondly by her teachers for her wit, sense-of-self, and love of the English language. After Park, Corey went on to Phillips Academy Andover, where she cultivated her passions for the outdoors and adventure. While at Andover, and then at Boston University, Corey maintained many of her Park friendships, continuing to share her thoughtfulness and sense of humor with her former classmates. The Park Community is fortunate to have known Corey during her time at the School. She will be deeply missed by her friends and teachers.
Park is proud to honor Nathan Kellogg ’02 as the recipient of this year’s Young Alumni Achievement Award.
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s the director of personalized learning for ReNew Schools, a charter management organization, Nathan is reinventing education for 3,000 students in five urban schools in New Orleans. At ReNEW, Nathan leads all innovation and technology-related initiatives. In addition to his work with ReNEW, Nathan works with teachers across the city as the founder of New Orleans’ Personalized Learning Teacher Fellowship and a leader of NOLA EdTech Meetups and EdCampNOLA, among others. Outside of the city, Nathan also consults with schools and presents at conferences around the country on technology integration and equitable, student-centered school design. Nathan graduated from Park in 2002 and went on to attend Phillips Academy Andover, where he received the Richard J. Phelps Friends of Andover Athletics Award and the Individual Achievement Award. He earned his BA at Bates College, and then his MEd in special education from George Mason University. After graduating, he worked as a special education teacher in the Washington, DC Public Schools. After moving to New Orleans in 2011, he taught at KIPP New Orleans and the Trinity Episcopal School before transitioning to his current role as a district leader. Looking back on his experience at Park, Nathan notes two memories—of many—that influence his work in education today: Phil Gambone’s unrelenting passion for Asia inspired Nathan to transfer that passion to his own 8th grade social studies students, and David Perry’s unmasking of the myth that “Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492” has stuck
with him as he supports teachers in their design of equitable, justice-oriented classrooms. Overall, though, Nathan credits the collective supportive of so many educators (including his parents, Emily and Steve Kellogg), whose balance of rigor and compassion demonstrated what great teaching looks like. In April, Nathan spent a special morning at Park, when he was on campus to receive this year’s Young Alumni Achievement Award. As the director of personalized learning for ReNew Schools, a charter management organization in New Orleans, Nathan leads innovation and technology-related initiatives. At Morning Meeting, he shared three important principles that he has carried with him since his time at Park— empathy, privilege, and hope. Nathan then joined his former PreK teacher, Hilary Fabre, to share a book with her class that was selected by none other than his mother (and Library Assistant) Emily Kellogg! Nathan also met with the technology team to learn more about recent innovations here at Park, participated in a Grade II robotics lesson, and was joined by some of his former teachers for lunch!
Above, Nathan and Jamie Byron, Director of Alumni Relations, holding the Young Alumni Achievement Award.
Do you know a Park graduate who deserves recognition? Nominations sought for Alumni Achievement Awards. Since 2008, Park has honored alumni who exemplify Park’s values and educational mission through exceptional work in their career or field of endeavor. We seek to recognize alumni whose leadership and contributions have made a meaningful impact and inspire our current students and alumni.
Alumni Achievement Award for graduates in Classes 2002 and above Young Alumni Achievement Award for graduates in Classes 2003 – 2019
Send nominations to alumni@parkschool.org, or The Park School Alumni Office, 171 Goddard Avenue, Brookline, MA 02445 fall 2018
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