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Dear Doreen,

I am so happy that you have had such an outstanding tenure at Ravenscroft and you deserve all the honors bestowed upon you. Harold and I enjoyed working with you when we decided to start a leadership program and a program to help teachers have summer experiences to bring back to Ravenscroft.

We wish you well in your next endeavors and it has been a pleasure knowing you.

Noel and Harold Lichtin

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I congratulate you , Mrs Kelly, on a job well done . I pray and hope the baton you pass on, will be carried with the same passion and love with which you carried it .

I will miss you because you connect with me not just as a woman, but also as a mother. Your ability to listen, empathize, and show compassion has deeply resonated with me. It is often said that, “you don’t appreciate what you have until it’s gone.” Your character has greatly influenced my family and I, and for that, I extend my heartfelt gratitude.

I appreciate you.

I appreciate your honesty

I appreciate who you are and what you stand for

I appreciate the fact that even as head of school, you are approachable,

I appreciate your compassion

I appreciate your love

I appreciate your leadership .

Thank you Mrs Doreen Kelly.

You are irreplaceable.

Veronica D

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Doreen,

You have always maintained that we hold the gift of high expectations at Ravenscroft. Your empathetic nature and strong leadership skills have created a community that strives to do so while celebrating each individual. Ravenscroft is the strong and wonderful place it is because of you!

Personally, you challenged me to reach those high expectations while providing encouragement. Your ongoing support ensured that I did so in a way that benefited our community, as well as me personally. You  have had a tremendous impact on the person I am today, and I will be forever grateful for your leadership and friendship.

Denise C.

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I had just retired from the WCPSS when in mid-summer I got a call from Dave Monaco saying that Ravenscroft had an unexpected need for a Spanish teacher, and would I be interested in the job. I pondered the situation and accepted the position, thinking that I would only be there a short time until a teacher could be hired. I ended up staying nine years! Doreen--my years at Ravenscroft under your leadership were incredible. You assembled a great team, and being a part of the Upper School experience with Bill Pruden as Head, along with my wonderful colleagues in the World Languages Department, and amazing students made my time at Ravenscroft so personally fulfilling. Ravenscroft has been blessed to have you, Doreen, because we always knew that you were a genuine leader and visionary. Best wishes as you transition to the next chapter in your life! Gratefully, Sandy Coats

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Doreen, you provide inspiration to me to be the best I can be, but also to impart what I can to the others I interact with to help them be the best they can be. Please know you have an exponential effect on the community and beyond. Truly a demonstration of an interdependent world. - Gary

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Doreen, it has been an absolute honor to have spent the last few months exploring your tenure and its impact for the Spring 2024 issue of Ravenscroft Magazine. What you have accomplished here, and the care and commitment with which you've done it, truly is an extraordinary legacy -- one that every Raven will treasure. Thank you! - Karen Taylor

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The Ravenscroft School you led is a desirable school and a model among other schools! My family wishes you success from now on! - Xihong Y.

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It has been a good run for the past 20 plus years working with you and watching you lead and grow as a leader throughout the years. I truly appreciate your ongoing support and guidance, as well as admired your care and concern for our community. I trust and hope your next venture and endeavor will bring you enjoyment and success. Most of all enjoy your time and family as you transition into the next stage of your career-All my best and with gratitude-Ned

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Your door was always open to students, and I wish I had taken greater advantage of that! I really appreciated that you were willing to be critical of the institution and embrace new ideas. You touched many individuals' lives.

Sydnie '16

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Thinking about my time at Ravenscroft, it's tough to pick one memory that truly encapsulates my gratitude for you. The truth is that I feel blessed to have known you in so many seemingly small ways, in the proverbial in-between moments that some people may take for granted. Something I have that captures this best is the note you wrote to encourage me during the stressful time during the renovation of the scheduling process. You know how much I hate paper, so to keep it says something special. 😊 One thing I remember about how you showed up during that time was that you looked for ways to care for me so I could work through the challenges I was experiencing. That's who you are — a servant leader. Whether during our one-on-one meetings or in a passing moment on campus, I have experienced a sense of care from you that empowers me to do my best and be capable of facing challenges head-on. I count it a tremendous blessing to experience you as a leader, coach, and friend, and I am excited for everything this next chapter in your story holds. May He "equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him." 🙏🏼 - Louis

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Congratulations and thank you, Doreen!  Your generosity of spirit and compassion have fostered a warm and caring community.  Your vision and commitment to leadership have transformed our educational experience.  I am grateful for your kindness and support over the 20+ years I’ve worked with you.  Every time I needed you, you were there and right away.  You believed in me when I was uncertain or needed that vote of confidence.  Ravenscroft is a better school because of you and your legacy will be felt for many years to come.  Thank you for all you’ve done for Ravenscroft and for me.  Margaret

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I am where I am and I'll go where I'll go because you saw something in me as a first grade teacher with aspirations of being a school administrator. You chose to apply my favorite part of our mission- nurture individual potential- to my growth as a leader. Thank you for your unyielding belief in me. It has given me the strength and confidence to face the challenging and the unfamiliar. I will do my best to pass that along to those in my charge.

Bernardo

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There are 3 overarching reasons I decided to join the Ravenscroft community as a member of the staff and a parent.

1. The sense of belonging and community is the best I've ever experienced (this is the 5th institution I've worked for in the education sector).

2. The Ravenscroft team is second to none. You have created a culture that is ultra effective at attracting and retaining world class talent.

3. Your leadership. I have learned a great deal from you in my short tenure at Ravenscroft. I am forever grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow under your leadership.

Your fingerprints are all over each of my reasons why. Thank you for all that you do! I know you will continue to be a tremendous asset to Ravenscroft and will create value at every organization you serve. Greg H.

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I have grown as leader and as a human being because you have believed in me and coached me every step of the way. I am so grateful to call you my friend, my mentor, and role model. Ravenscroft will continue to thrive and grow because of the culture and legacy that you leave behind.

Jen B.

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Congratulations Doreen! I am so grateful for the ways you have walked alongside me as a leader, mentor, coach, and confidante. Thank you for the countless hours you have spent pouring into me and for the opportunity to grow and be stretched during my time here. Ravenscroft has been forever changed because of your leadership, and so have I! - Kendra V.

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The greatest gift I have from all these years together, is your friendship! I know that means we will never have to say "goodbye". It has been an honor to serve and learn beside you. Cheers to the next steps in your journey! And THANK YOU for all you have done for Ravenscroft!! Chris K.

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Your availability for conversations on trends in education, 6 o'clocks on ideas, talks about New York and all things basketball will be missed. I appreciated your guidance and coaching as I grew as an administrator. Thank you!

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Thank you for creating a legacy of leadership at Ravenscroft for others to follow! The last six years at Ravenscroft has stretched my leadership in countless of ways. My congratulations to you on the new leadership memories you will create in your next great endeavor! ...Lisa H.

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Congratulations! Wishing only the best for you - now and always! Have enjoyed the past nearly 10 years working under your leadership! Thank you! ...jen D.