A salute to our 2024 leavers!

June is a time to remind our departing students, parents, graduates, teachers and staff that we mean it when we say, “Once an Eagle, Always an Eagle.” With tender hearts and our best wishes, we make this promise to the following teachers and staff who leave ASL following ten or more years of service to our school.

Ahmed Ahmadi (ASL 1991-2024), outside porter

“Ahmed was, in my day, the best known person on campus. He was everywhere, especially when and where he was needed. Always with a helping hand, directions for the inexperienced, and generous kindness. It will be a challenge to replace him. We will all miss him and his ever-present smile.”—Bill Mules (ASL 1998-2007)
 

Janet Bradshaw (ASL 2002-24), Grade 5 science teacher
“Janet's conscientious manner, clever wit, and countless contributions have made such a difference to the lives of many! With a cup of tea in hand, she was steadfast in sharing her passion and wisdom with many young scientists.”—Julie Spurr (ASL 1998-present)
 

Carole Crimeen (ASL 2008-24), lower school reading specialist 

“Carole is the perfect combination of a kind, fun teacher and an expert in her field. We are forever grateful to her for showing our son the fundamentals of literacy and teaching us, as parents, how to support his learning journey. She is sorely missed!”—Jodi Johnston P ’34 


 Don Davidson (2003-24), head chef 

“For every hand shake, every meal shared, every conversation and every word of advice given,  my time at ASL would not have been the same without Don’s help. From my family to his: Thank you for everything.”—Maalik Mbatch ’14

 

Annie Edwards (1998-2024), Grade 5 humanities teacher
“Annie is a consummate educator. Every day, her students benefit from the passion and excitement she brings to her classroom. ASL has been blessed for 25 years to have such an outstanding teacher and colleague in our community.” —Janet Bradshaw (ASL 2002-24) 
 

Tina Fox (ASL 1999-2024), lower school visual arts assistant teacher

“Tina creates a learning environment where the students not only express themselves freely but are supported to take risks with their art and try many different techniques and use of media.”  —Patrick Lee (ASL 1995-present)

 

Santos Gouveia (ASL 1997-2024), security supervisor
"Not only has he been the protector of keys to all the areas of campus, Santos has always been a constant and steady presence at the Waverley Place reception desk and we are so verry grateful for his dedicated service of 27 years! Many of us will miss saying "Goodnight, Santos!" at the end of each day and we wish him a very happy and healthy retirement!"—ASL colleague

Libby Jones (ASL 2012-24), alumni director

“How heart-warming it has been to watch Libby’s great work as the ASL ambassador for all our Eagles! Libby has devoted yeoman’s effort to connect ASL alumni, given countless tours, written hundreds of notes, and even put on the Eagle’s costume to greet ASL students! She was personally responsible for expanding our Founders’ Day celebrations and has hosted and attended more brunches/lunches/drinks events than we can count. Libby’s sense of humor and touches of kindness reflect in such a touching way on our school. Many thanks, dear Libby!” —Coreen R. Hester, (ASL 1995-97; 2007-17; 2022-23) 

 

 

Christine Kent (ASL 2005-24), catering manager

Christine is a person who always says "yes"—even to annoying last-minute requests, and goes on to not only provide what was requested, but also those extra flourishes that transform something run of the mill into something rather special. I've never seen her in a flap, and I've never heard her express annoyance at some of our ridiculousness! Anyone who organizes anything at ASL will miss her enormously. Enjoy those well-deserved lie-ins, Christine! —Wendy Robinson (ASL 1992-present) 

  Ghislaine Rose (ASL 1990-2024), high school world languages and cultures teacher 

“We were Madame Rose’s students in her first year at ASL. We will always remember her French class and the lasting impressions she made on us, as well as horseback riding with her in Wales during a grueling Alternatives trip. Madame Rose, thank you for pushing us to do the endless conjugations of irregular verbs (we now speak French! ) and for truly getting us out of our comfort zone. We wish you all the best in your well deserved retirement!” —Isabel Vega ’94 and Barbara Wilhelm ’94


 

Jude Ruff (ASL 1991-2024), HS Science Teacher

“What is so special about Jude is the thought, patience and careful consideration that she put into everything she did, whether it was developing authentic experiences for students in the lab, or leading them “on trail” in South Africa. She taught students to think like scientists and to cherish nature and wild places—and for this and so much more she will be deeply missed.” 
—Marisa Wilson (ASL 2002-present)