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Lower School art teacher's final exhibit inspires us to examine the interconnectedness of our world

Lower School art teacher’s final exhibit inspires us to examine the interconnectedness of our world

Alison Mitchell, RubicOnline February 15, 2023
Lower School art teacher Ms. Joy explores connection, wondering, and branching in final SPA art show.
SAYING GOODBYE. Klus speaks only highly about her former student and current colleague as she prepares for Kraack to replace her as Director of Choral Activities. “He knows how to get the best out of vocally coaching students, both Middle School as well as Upper School.  He understands what makes music happen—and gets the students to do it with incredibly successful results in performance,” Klus said.

US Choir begins a new measure as Tim Kraack replaces Klus in her retirement

Clara McKoy, RubicOnline April 28, 2022
Kraack learned under Klus for six years. Now, he prepares to step into her role.
Head of School Bryn Roberts sits in his office. “What’s very different from today was that it was one size fits all,” he said about his high school experience.

Head of School Bryn Roberts announces retirement after 2021-2022 school year

Elle Chen, Production Manager April 5, 2021
In an email this afternoon, the SPA Board of Trustees announced that Head of School Bryn Roberts will be retiring at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.
Departing teachers reflect on time at SPA

Departing teachers reflect on time at SPA

Maddy Fisher, RubicOnline May 29, 2020
As the year draws to a close, seven members of the Upper School staff plan their departure.
Scott leaves behind teaching and coaching legacy after 25 years

Scott leaves behind teaching and coaching legacy after 25 years

US math teacher Mickey Scott is leaving after the end of this school year, and now she is ready to move on from the SPA community.
Retiring teachers Mickey Scott, Lucy Polk and Bill Boulger listen to the student performance.

Retirement reception honors Boulger, Nash, Polk and Scott

Nitya Thakkar, RubicOnline Editor May 24, 2018
Students, faculty and alumni celebrated Bill Boulger, Mickey Scott, Marty Nash and Lucy Polk at their retirement celebration on May 24.
Boulger leaves behind a golden age of the math department

Boulger leaves behind a golden age of the math department

Peter Blanchfield and Noah Raaum May 24, 2018
US Math teacher Bill Boulger leaves SPA after nearly 50 years of teaching and advising his peers and students.
Ms. Polk will retire this year after 34 years of teaching at SPA.

Polk will miss students’ curiosity in retirement

Flannery Enneking-Norton, RubicOnline Editor May 14, 2018
US English teacher Lucy Polk will be retiring from SPA after 34 years of teaching.
Nash reminisces on her growth after 33 years

Nash reminisces on her growth after 33 years

Mimi Geller, Director of RubicOnline May 9, 2018
US Art Teacher will retire this year after 33 years in the Arts Department at SPA.
Ms. Harness retires on Jan. 13th

Harness will be missed after 17 years at SPA

A.M. Roberts, Contributing Writer January 13, 2017
Annie Harness leaves SPA after 17 years of keeping attendance and smiling at students.
Upper School history teacher John Finch will retire after 34 years at St. Paul Academy and Summit School. “I don’t have any immediate plans to travel, but what I’d like to do is combine my interest of travelling with some community service in other countries,” Finch said.

After 34 years of teaching Finch plans to see more of the world

Laura Slade, Dir. of Social Media/ Contests Coordinator May 31, 2014

History teacher, coach, and advisor are only some of the roles John Finch has played during his 34 years at St. Paul Academy and Summit School. He is among the longest standing faculty members at the school,...

After 44 years and multiple positions at St. Paul Academy and Summit School, Judy Cummins is retiring. “ I think an important quality in a new Dean is an exitement... for your discipline and being a good role model for the students,’’ Cummins said.

Cummins retires after 44 years

Paul Watkins, Science & Technology Editor May 30, 2014

Upper School Dean of Students Judy Cummins, faculty at SPA for 44 years, has, not surprisingly, had her fair share of students come through her offices. “I started as a French and German teacher in...

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