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CKshares — 2025-04-16 19:13:30 UTC

“When I got to Cranbrook, I heard that Brookside was a magical place,” says Brookside Head Keith McConnell. “As someone who grew up 90 minutes from the gates of Disney, I thought, ‘what do

they mean?’ But I understood pretty quickly. The magic is in the uniqueness

of the place.”

CKshares — 2025-04-16 19:14:08 UTC

Keith McConnell, Sue Sweeney, Arlyce Seibert

CKshares — 2025-04-16 19:15:06 UTC

Mr. McConnell with his twin at Brookside 2020

dstraith — 2025-05-29 12:57:31 UTC

From managing fire drills to rallying spirit days, you’ve led Brookside with passion, laughter, and just the right amount of magic (and patience!). Your commitment to empowering every student and fostering a love of learning has truly shaped our community. We’ll definitely miss your sharp wit and steady leadership—Brookside won’t be the same without you!

2025-06-04 13:08:27 UTC

Keith always enjoyed his time with the children at Brookside. He centered everything he did around what was best for the students.

2025-06-26 19:46:24 UTC

Thank you for making Brookside such an amazing place! All 7 years of learning there went by way too fast. You were a great Professor Marvel in our play!

Thanks for being my costume twin over the years and always having fun with the littles!

ksbethk — 2025-06-26 20:06:43 UTC

and yet again!

ksbethk — 2025-06-26 20:06:59 UTC

CKshares — 2025-06-26 20:12:51 UTC

At Kaleidoscope

CKshares — 2025-06-26 20:17:57 UTC

2025-06-28 02:51:41 UTC

Keith, I hope you find your Brookside retirement to be a mere respite on the way to new adventures. Hopefully trips to support Trevor will be first on your list. Working together I genuinely valued your leadership and support, as well as the trust we developed as a leadership team. Your decisions were always grounded on respect for and understanding of what was best for students. I wish you all the best and look forward to getting together for a relaxed, unhurried lunch! 🩷