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As we ease into the long, balmy summer days, we have the bittersweet task of saying farewell to some of our teaching and staff colleagues. Of our over 75 employees, this year we have one retirement and several relocations in our collegial body. Please join us in thanking these wonderful faculty and staff members for the difference they have made to our WWS community during their time here.
After an amazing run of over 30 years, Barb Bancroft (HS Art) will retire. Her dedication to teaching an understanding of human history through art and architecture, as well as building students’ confidence through artistic endeavors as they develop an eye for beauty and form, is apparent as you walk through our halls and experience the work of our students. Barb’s own artistic vision for enriching our school building through the use of color, mosaics, and our beautiful poured concrete floors is a gift for all in our community.
High School German Teacher, Gabriele Schilz, will not return in the fall. Frau Schilz has been on the faculty at WWS for 15 years teaching Grades 8-12 German, book arts, and other high school courses with devotion and passion. She has also served as the High School Chair, an active member of the College, a Class Sponsor, and more. We grateful for her love of the school and Waldorf education and the lasting impact she has had on our school.
Emily Bliss (MS/HS English) and Gary Skowronski (HS Math & Science) are moving to new schools, one in the area, and the other in Michigan. Their abilities to engage creatively with their students will be hard to match. Emily’s avid enthusiasm for her work and Gary’s charming one liners will be sorely missed. Hannah Shaw (HS English & Humanities) is moving on after teaching here for the past three years. We offer much appreciation to Hannah for all she has brought to the students and the high school. We will also say farewell to our eurythmist, Catherine Padley, and we thank her for her dedication and work with the students over the last three years.
In the Early Childhood department, Tina Walter (Woods Assistant Teacher) is relocating to Indonesia and will bring her finely honed skills from the forest kindergarten to children in her new country. We will miss her smiling enthusiasm for her work.
In the Lower School, Katie Bozylinsky (Grade 1 Assistant) will be stepping down. She has been a steadfast guide and warm presence with the children of the 1st grade throughout the year, and her time and talents were a gift for the children, parents and faculty.
In the Administration, Stephanie Hanson will move on from her position as Development Director. We are particularly grateful to Stephanie for executing the final stages of the Room to Move campaign that gave our community the fabulous John & Mary Brauer Gym. She has done outstanding work and her professionalism and integrity have been much appreciated by the whole community.
Two of the kitchen team's members, Serafina Orobello and Laura Chacon, are relocating. We offer our gratitude for the talent and the love they have put into the delicious lunches prepared each and every day.
We are in process with potential candidates for most of these positions, with one confirmed new faculty member, Isabel Manalo, who will teach High School Art (see last week's Bulletin). A full introduction of teachers in new roles will follow as soon as possible.
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