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Honoring Dr. Larry Weiss, Head of Brooklyn Friends School from 2010 -2019.  

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Honoring Dr. Larry Weiss, Head of Brooklyn Friends School from 2010 -2019.  

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Larry was very committed to elevating the school's commitment to Quaker values and the testimonies. He also taught the Upper School IB Theory of Knowledge class. His Quaker leadership is missed by many.

~ Marna Herrity

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She inspires me in how she sees the Light in each person and approaches life with curiosity and love.

-Rebecca Zug

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Jessica Hurwitz, "teacher of young spirits"

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Jessica Hurwitz, "teacher of young spirits"

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Jessica leads with a clear, soft, beautiful bright light, so humble, so strong.

-Irene McHenry

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Honoring Melissa McCourt, School Counselor

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Honoring Melissa McCourt, School Counselor

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Melissa is an exemplary person and exemplary Quaker. Her interactions with people are marked by kindness, empathy, and right-mindedness. All of this would be notable if she were twice her age; now it is extraordinary. She is a truly weighty Quaker who is also lighthearted and full of fun and adventurousness. Children of all ages can't help loving her.

-Melissa McCourt

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Honoring Pedro Cruz, Head Maintenance Engineer

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Honoring Pedro Cruz, Head Maintenance Engineer

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Pedro is a bright light at our school. His kindness and care reflect the Quaker testimonies of peace, integrity, equality, stewardship and COMMUNITY!! Thank you Pedro!!!

-Beth Schneider

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Honoring Beth Schneider, Associate Head of School

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Honoring Beth Schneider, Associate Head of School

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Beth exemplifies Quaker values in everything she does and all that she teaches. She developed all of the Quaker programming over the years and has guided the school so that its decisions are based on Quaker values and principles.

-Debbie Zlotowitz

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Laurel has been a profound leader within the Board of Trustees in the manner of Friends for many years. Her leadership, both from formal leadership roles and as a thoughtful member of the body, has been absolutely essential to TFS deepening its Quaker practice within the board.

-Whitney Thompson

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Honoring Gray Goodman, Retired Faculty & Friend in Residence

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Honoring Gray Goodman, Retired Faculty & Friend in Residence

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Gray was a faculty member and weighty Friend at DVFriends School for 36 years. He retired this past summer. He touched the lives of hundreds of DV students with his unwavering patience, ability to see the Light, and wisdom.

-Kirk Smothers

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Honoring April Diop, "FCE's heart & soul"

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Honoring April Diop, "FCE's heart & soul"

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Even when I was only tangentially connected to FCE, I heard of April's remarkable gifts. April continues to impress me with her warmth, organizational ability, and deep intelligence. I look forward to coming to board meetings in part because I get to see April!

-Polly Duke

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I honor Drew for his strong leadership of FCE over the years and for his investment in future leaders in Quaker schools and for his dedication to continued Quaker ethos in Preschool to 12 education.

-Michelle Holland

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Ida embodies the best that Quaker education offers - student centered, spiritually inspiring, service oriented, socially activist, and grounded in love.

-Karen Cumberbatch

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Honoring Ida Trisolini, Staff Clerk, Peaceful Schools leader

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Honoring Ida Trisolini, Staff Clerk, Peaceful Schools leader

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Ida is The One I wanted to honor. She holds every aspect of her life with integrity and I look to her (think “WWID?”) and seek her advice in thin times and thick. We are so lucky to have had her and her family at CFS for all these years. This gift is given in honor of Ida and thank you, FCE, for providing me the opportunity.

-Margaret Campion

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Amazing job done shepherding the Membership Renewal Process at Friends Center for Children.

-Jim Clay

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Celebrating Ralph Henninger, School Committee Trustee

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Celebrating Ralph Henninger, School Committee Trustee

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Ralph was key to my introduction to Quakerism nearly 30 years ago. He continues to inspire me as a model of Quaker principles and practices. I appreciate his persistent quest to find the divine humanity within every person he meets. He is an active citizen in every community – the first one there and the last one to leave whenever there’s work to be done.

I treasure Ralph as a colleague and a friend.

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Hayes Davis: Fostering a Culture of Belonging at SSFS

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Hayes Davis: Fostering a Culture of Belonging at SSFS

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As Director of the Office of Institutional Equity, Justice, and Belonging at SSFS, Hayes leads with empathy, wisdom, and kindness. He listens carefully and works tirelessly to care for each and every individual in the community, celebrating "that of God" in each of us. He is also a phenomenal poet!!

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SSFS's resident master woodworker and part-time engineering teacher David Hickson (former Assistant Head of School and Upper School Head at SSFS) has been a champion of Quaker schools and progressive education for decades. David leads with integrity, keeping the care of our community and the mission of our school front and center. His intellectual curiosity and love of learning embodies "continuing revelation" in thought and practice. Thank you, David!

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Sandy Spring Friends School is incredibly grateful to 4th Grade teacher Linda Garrettson and to Assistant Head of Lower School Joel Gunzburg for their continued care of our students and community. Linda has been especially wonderful bringing the "Faith and Play" curriculum to life, and Joel's lessons on mindfulness and care for ourselves and our community via his "Shine" curriculum keep our Quaker values front and center! THANK YOU!

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Sandy Spring Friends School recently celebrated Upper School Spanish teacher, Global Languages Department Head, current Quiz Bowl coach, and former soccer coach Eduardo Polon for his 30 years of teaching, coaching, and mentoring student leaders at SSFS. Eduardo's dedication, integrity, and passion for teaching inspires us all every day!