Faculty, Staff Recognized for Service to Shore
During the gala Honoring Our Finest celebration the evening of May 5, several retiring and departing staff members received special tributes, and milestone faculty and staff anniversaries were recognized.
Traditionally presented at the annual Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night, this year the honors were part of a gala evening that also included the dedication of the Trustey Family Theatre, and a reception to celebrate highlights of the At Our Finest campaign.
The retirements of Upper School Assistant Marilyn Herrick, Chief Financial Officer Bobbi Whiting, and Co-Director of Admissions Lee Carey were cause for special tributes from invited guests and Head of School Larry Griffin.
Praising the service of Herrick, Griffin called her "one of the most beloved and respected figures in our school for the past eleven years." He observed that she "earned the respect of the community for her superb organizational ability and profound knowledge of the people with whom she worked and served. ... Marilyn’s true gift is her empathy and connection with her peers just as with our students. Whether it is for a quick check on schedule changes, a simple cheerful morning greeting, or a sit down from across her desk, there is a constant flow of visitors looking for a good word and sympathetic ear. Marilyn knows the pulse of the day, and how to raise spirits. Quite simply put, Marilyn is a class act, and she has set the bar high for her successor."
Following recollections by close colleague Judy Beams, retired Director of Admissions for the Brooks School in Andover, Lee Carey received this tribute from Griffin:
Bobbi Whiting was feted by Past Treasurer and Past Chair of the Board of Trustees, Neil Ryland, and also received warm praise from Griffin:
Griffin also reserved special praise for Early Learning Coordinator and former Head of the Lower School Elizabeth MacCurrach, who departs Shore after 27 years to enter private practice in counseling. "Elizabeth used her innate connection with people to foster growth and community," Griffin said. "No one is more sincere or compassionate than Elizabeth. She truly wears her heart on her sleeve."
Also recognized for their service to Shore were:
5 Years
Darcy Bailey
Laura Bell
Mary Kinahan
Carol Porter
Sarah Sklarsky
10 Years
Gretchen Bowder
Sean Melia
Susan Morgan
Betsy Smith
15 Years
Linda Grodberg
David Poulo
20 Years
Sue Cronin
Lynn Pisanelli
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Traditionally presented at the annual Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night, this year the honors were part of a gala evening that also included the dedication of the Trustey Family Theatre, and a reception to celebrate highlights of the At Our Finest campaign.
The retirements of Upper School Assistant Marilyn Herrick, Chief Financial Officer Bobbi Whiting, and Co-Director of Admissions Lee Carey were cause for special tributes from invited guests and Head of School Larry Griffin.
Praising the service of Herrick, Griffin called her "one of the most beloved and respected figures in our school for the past eleven years." He observed that she "earned the respect of the community for her superb organizational ability and profound knowledge of the people with whom she worked and served. ... Marilyn’s true gift is her empathy and connection with her peers just as with our students. Whether it is for a quick check on schedule changes, a simple cheerful morning greeting, or a sit down from across her desk, there is a constant flow of visitors looking for a good word and sympathetic ear. Marilyn knows the pulse of the day, and how to raise spirits. Quite simply put, Marilyn is a class act, and she has set the bar high for her successor."
Following recollections by close colleague Judy Beams, retired Director of Admissions for the Brooks School in Andover, Lee Carey received this tribute from Griffin:
Lee, in recognizing your professional commitment to Shore for more than three decades, we want those who come years afterward to know of your accomplishment and commitment. Amongst your many exceptional attributes, you demonstrated indefatigable support and encouragement for children whose family means were stretched to capacity to afford a Shore education. You helped us conceive of a fund that would allow children of families receiving financial assistance to receive access funds to allow them to participate in activities and programs that had costs above and beyond tuition. Today, these Access Funds allow children to benefit from academic support services, utilize our bus transportation, participate in SEA Shoreand join enrichment activities. ... It is my honor on behalf of the entire Shore community to announce that our budgeted access funds shall formally and forever be recognized as the Lilia (Lee) Carey Access Fund.
Bobbi Whiting was feted by Past Treasurer and Past Chair of the Board of Trustees, Neil Ryland, and also received warm praise from Griffin:
It was my good fortune to inherit an administrative team with Bobbi at the helm as Director of Finance and Operations. Bobbi’s greatest strength was and still is her desire to serve by giving one’s best. I have said it often about Bobbi – no one works harder, longer, or cares more deeply than does she.
I could never have asked for a better financial manager and friend. You have had my back every day even was I was wrong once. You are revered for your commitment, your loyalty, your work ethic, your management, and your friendship. Shore will never be the same without you; we all owe you a debt of gratitude for serving so nobly for the past thirty-one years!
I could never have asked for a better financial manager and friend. You have had my back every day even was I was wrong once. You are revered for your commitment, your loyalty, your work ethic, your management, and your friendship. Shore will never be the same without you; we all owe you a debt of gratitude for serving so nobly for the past thirty-one years!
Griffin also reserved special praise for Early Learning Coordinator and former Head of the Lower School Elizabeth MacCurrach, who departs Shore after 27 years to enter private practice in counseling. "Elizabeth used her innate connection with people to foster growth and community," Griffin said. "No one is more sincere or compassionate than Elizabeth. She truly wears her heart on her sleeve."
Also recognized for their service to Shore were:
5 Years
Darcy Bailey
Laura Bell
Mary Kinahan
Carol Porter
Sarah Sklarsky
10 Years
Gretchen Bowder
Sean Melia
Susan Morgan
Betsy Smith
15 Years
Linda Grodberg
David Poulo
20 Years
Sue Cronin
Lynn Pisanelli
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