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News & Notes 10 YEARS OF SERVICE Barb knows so much about the brain of a middle school student. She cares about the kids' hearts and souls and is always looking for ways to encourage, entertain and challenge them with the perfect book." – middle school colleague "[On project week in Paris]…It was awesome to see Jeri in her element with the kids – talking about art, making art with them, holding salon discussions about Picasso and Man Ray. They walked away with such a deep affection for art of the Lost Generation – and an abiding respect for Jeri." – upper school colleague I don't know anyone who works harder than Fran. She designs clever lessons for her students, works one-on-one reviewing, moves around the classroom, uses the SmartBoard like a pro and engages every person in her classroom." – middle school colleague 26 YEARS OF SERVICE Words most often used to describe her: generous, amazing, thoughtful, passionate, knowledgeable, cultured. Claim to fame: magical research skills. According to both students and faculty, Jeri could find almost anything you needed in the book stacks. Will be missed for: her extensive party-planning skills and her delicious homemade treats made to celebrate the birthdays and accomplishments of advisees and colleagues. Words most often used to describe her: remarkable, Packer's fan, a hockey lover, the best of the best, a wealth of knowledge, a person of great integrity. Claim to fame: elaborate costumes. Whether dressed as Medusa, Effie Trinkett or a transplant from the year 1888, she has endeared students and adults alike with her singular desire to connect us all to books. Will be missed for: her joy and enthusiasm on sixth grade project week trips, her creative and inspiring book talks, and her astounding vocabulary. Words most often used to describe her: warm, gracious, firm, flexible, a good listener, always up for something new. Claim to fame: ability to muti-task. Fran frequently could be found grading papers while speaking in rapid-fire French to her mother on the phone while counseling colleagues at the same time. Will be missed for: her presence and influence in Student/Faculty Chorale and in Critical Friends Group (CFG). She set an example to be fearless in advocating and doing what is best for the students. JERRILYN GIFFORD UPPER SCHOOL LIBRARIAN BARBARA ETCHINGHAM MIDDLE/UPPER SCHOOL LIBRARY DEPARTMENT CHAIR FRAN LYNE MIDDLE SCHOOL FRENCH TEACHER 40 YEARS OF SERVICE Latin Magazine » Fall 2016 11