Faculty and Staff Honored at End-of-Year Celebration
Before the summer break, faculty and staff gathered at Lowry
House for the annual end-of-year celebration dinner. Colleagues shared favorite memories as retirees were honored for their years of hard work and service to EA. The winners of the annual faculty awards were also announced.
BISHOP WILLIAM WHITE AWARD 2016 Winner: John Powell ’70
HIRTLE INNOVATION PRIZE 2016 Winner: Matt Memmo, Hon.
This award is presented to “an effective and dedicated member of the faculty whose influence on the education and growth of students extends beyond the classroom subject” and who has been a member of the faculty for a minimum of three years.
Established in 2012 by the Hirtle family, this award recognizes a faculty member or group of faculty who exemplify best practices in innovative teaching and who is/are driven to create more innovative curricula and programming.
CLASS OF 1940 AWARD 2016 Winners: Holly Johnston, Hon. and Marilyn Kistler, Hon.
BRIAN EDWARD BRESKMAN ’06 MEMORIAL AWARD 2016 Winners: Andrew Shimrock and Alyson Kurz
This award honors teachers who have devoted their lives to the school and who have, in the opinion of their colleagues, made a significant impact on EA students and who stimulated student interest in academics, athletics, and activities.
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Established in 2007 in memory of Brian Edward Breskman ’06, this fund pays tribute to the many outstanding teachers, coaches, and mentors at EA. It is presented each year to one or more promising members of the faculty who have demonstrated excellence.
HONORARY ALUMNI Celebrating 10 Years at EA Samantha J. Bloom Silvia J. Davis Heather S. Dupont Catherine A. Holt Christopher McCreary Jennifer C. Maier Edward Mathisen Matthew Memmo Jennifer M. Tierney Samuel A. Willis Celebrating 15 Years at EA Steve Morris Whitaker Powell Nancy Haas Celebrating 20 Years at EA Mireya Yaros Brian Kline Joanie Giancristoforo John Goens Molly Konopka Michele Alfano Celebrating 25 Years at EA Susan Cannon