https://padlet.com/CKshares/Lorts80 Arriving at CK in 1980, Katie Lorts has taught strings and conducted orchestras composed of students from lower, middle and upper school for over 40 years. Share memories, well wishes, stories and photos here. Click the plus sign in the lower right-hand corner to add your message and a photo if possible. Don't forget to sign! en-us 2021-05-07 06:46:11 UTC 2023-01-28 19:58:00 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/CKshares/Lorts80/wish/1554626696 Katie you had such an impact on so many kids at Cranbrook. I watched my kids concerts starting in Brookside, through the middle school (remember the DELS?) to the high school; you were there to help all the student musicians grow their musical talents, cheer on their accomplishments and growth. You will truly be missed, I’m glad you waited to retire until my kids graduated!  Wishing you much happiness in the next chapter.  Laurie Frankel K79, POG ‘19 & ‘20]]> 2021-05-24 17:21:41 UTC https://padlet.com/CKshares/Lorts80/wish/1554626696 https://padlet.com/CKshares/Lorts80/wish/1554771605 Congratulations on your retirement! I’m so glad to have had you as my orchestra teacher for so many years, and for the impact you had on my life. You inspired me to work hard, and I’ll never forget how fun it was challenging my way up the chairs in your class.Thank you for always cheering on my musical accomplishments and for being an amazing teacher! Best, Leia Frankel ‘19]]> 2021-05-24 17:55:48 UTC https://padlet.com/CKshares/Lorts80/wish/1554771605 CKshares https://padlet.com/CKshares/Lorts80/wish/1570742154 2021-05-29 18:50:18 UTC https://padlet.com/CKshares/Lorts80/wish/1570742154 https://padlet.com/CKshares/Lorts80/wish/1584238984 Best Wishes for your retirement, Katie! Enjoy time with your family and the pursuits you choose!]]> 2021-06-04 02:20:04 UTC https://padlet.com/CKshares/Lorts80/wish/1584238984 https://padlet.com/CKshares/Lorts80/wish/1599357818 Mrs. Lorts,
We feel very fortunate to have been your students. Best wishes for success and happiness in this next chapter.
Angela (Gentilia) Price '94 and Tiffany (Gentilia) Franks '92]]> 2021-06-10 18:35:33 UTC https://padlet.com/CKshares/Lorts80/wish/1599357818 CKshares https://padlet.com/CKshares/Lorts80/wish/1599389692 2021-06-10 18:51:38 UTC https://padlet.com/CKshares/Lorts80/wish/1599389692 CKshares https://padlet.com/CKshares/Lorts80/wish/1599390588 2021-06-10 18:52:02 UTC https://padlet.com/CKshares/Lorts80/wish/1599390588 CKshares https://padlet.com/CKshares/Lorts80/wish/1599391481 2021-06-10 18:52:33 UTC https://padlet.com/CKshares/Lorts80/wish/1599391481 https://padlet.com/CKshares/Lorts80/wish/1600974722 Congratulations Katie!  I know you have had a very positive influence on the music program and will be missed by your students and all the faculty and staff.  Thank you for all you did for the music students and for sharing the virtual concerts and performances this year as difficult as it must have been to pull together.  Enjoy spending more time with your wonderful family! 
~Katie Bis]]> 2021-06-11 13:03:31 UTC https://padlet.com/CKshares/Lorts80/wish/1600974722 https://padlet.com/CKshares/Lorts80/wish/1602712182 Ms. Lorts, being in your orchestra had an incredibly important and positive impact on my life. Although it may not have been apparent at the time, :), I was listening and learning and took away many lessons that still impact me today. Thank you for your incredible dedication to music and young people. Enjoy your retirement! Best wishes, Uri Abt (‘98).  ]]> 2021-06-12 18:19:27 UTC https://padlet.com/CKshares/Lorts80/wish/1602712182 https://padlet.com/CKshares/Lorts80/wish/1609683420 Master Teacher ]]> 2021-06-16 10:33:15 UTC https://padlet.com/CKshares/Lorts80/wish/1609683420 https://padlet.com/CKshares/Lorts80/wish/1610693170 I am so fortunate to have spent four years together with you in our Brookside office. You are a true gem and I'm going to miss you so much! Congrats on your retirement & don't be a stranger. Love you! Deb]]> 2021-06-16 19:21:03 UTC https://padlet.com/CKshares/Lorts80/wish/1610693170 https://padlet.com/CKshares/Lorts80/wish/1610793332 Thank you for everything and enjoy your retirement! ~ Jonathan Zhao]]> 2021-06-16 20:35:17 UTC https://padlet.com/CKshares/Lorts80/wish/1610793332 CKshares https://padlet.com/CKshares/Lorts80/wish/1615519780 Thank you for your commitment and talents over the years. The school was so fortunate to have you! - Melanie Katsakis Feles '90]]> 2021-06-19 14:56:24 UTC https://padlet.com/CKshares/Lorts80/wish/1615519780 https://padlet.com/CKshares/Lorts80/wish/1623535592 You nurtured so much talent and brought such joyful noises to our special school. Thank you!

Trooper ‘91]]> 2021-06-24 13:00:09 UTC https://padlet.com/CKshares/Lorts80/wish/1623535592