A TRIBUTE TO ASM RETIREES

Mike Tribe

Mike Tribe retired in June 2021 after teaching at ASM for more than 40 years.

His main focus was History, including World History. Mike also coached soccer. He’ll be remembered for taking children on fishing trips, for making new teachers feel welcome, and for defending staff rights on the Comité.

ASM’s Headmaster Ben Weinberg says: ‘Mike Tribe is the kind of teacher students tell their children about. His love of history was an inspiration for his students. His focus on evidence and logic in writing gave them the tools to be successful whatever their area of study or work. Mr. Tribe is the teacher visiting alumni wanted to reconnect with and he always remembered them and their families and always had time for them. Mr. Tribe was the colleague you went to for advice and could count on for support’.

40+

YEARS

AT ASM

Carol Vaughn

Interview by Emily Kutz Lower School teacher

When Carol Vaughan began working at ASM 40+ years ago, she walked into what she recalls as a beautiful campus with only 400 students and a friendly atmosphere. Over the years, many changes have been made, colleagues have come and gone, but she states that ASM “continues to be a happy place where families and students come first.” Through her roles as an assistant in grades one through four, as well as K2 teacher and now K1 teacher she has impacted the lives of countless students. Some of her fondest memories are of Halloween, San Isidro, and Teacher Appreciation day celebrations. She hopes students can remember her class as a happy place where learning is enjoyable and her advice to them is “work hard and enjoy your time in school.”

Looking back on her time at ASM, Carol has seen it all. One of the funniest memories she has was when she was counting how many students were in her class and realized that one was missing. She kept counting and became worried as she checked the bathroom and hallway. After searching high and low, she heard giggles coming inside the toy refrigerator. When she opened it, the child was inside looking at his favorite book. At the end of the day when the student’s parents arrived, they laughed as well as this was apparently a common occurrence.

Carol also had the joy of watching her two daughters grow up at ASM. They attended from K2 until 12th grade and have a lot of special memories from their time. Her daughter Alexandra now teaches 5th and 6th grade in Asturias as well as taking care of her two young children. Her daughter Jessica is a practicing veterinarian in Bordeaux, France. Carol states that she is forever grateful to ASM for the excellent education and experiences her daughters received.

As Carol moves forward into her retirement we wish her well! She states that she will miss ASM very much! The friends she has made and the love and respect she has felt during her time here will be missed, but she is excited about retired life. Her plans include seeing her grandchildren more often as well as using her time to take some History classes and enjoy local tours. Carol will be missed at ASM, however, we hope she enjoys her well-deserved retirement!

40+

YEARS

AT ASM

Lori Anderson retired just before Winter Break, in December 2020. She taught at ASM for more than 40 years and her sons - Alex and Chris - studied at ASM.

Lori sang in the faculty choir and her love of early Spanish history and geology as well as her infectious school spirit enriched her teaching.

Lori is also known for being an intrepid walker and explorer. She has walked most if not all of the Camino de Santiago and made a habit of visiting castles in Spain.

Known for her smile and caring nature, Lori taught Grade 4 most recently.

Grade 5 teacher Chris Wilson says: ‘Lori welcomed me onto the 4th-grade team with her characteristic warmth, kindness, and boundless energy. Over the years she showed incredible selflessness and dedication to her students and colleagues, through both small and large actions. Her passion for learning was infectious and she brought a sense of joy to the 4th-grade team that lifted all of us up. Lori is a singular force who has made a tremendously positive impact on the ASM community. I am lucky and honored to have worked with and learned from her. Bravo Lori! We miss you every day.’

40+

YEARS

AT ASM

Gary Hamblin

Gary Hamblin retired in June 2020 after teaching at ASM for more than 25 years. During US elections, there were debates in his classes and he organized staff and student voting. One colleague described him as ‘the US History teacher par excellence’. Gary also took students to THIMUN several times and sponsored ASAs, including Film Club and American Touch Football.

ASM’s Headmaster Ben Weinberg says: ‘Students remember Gary Hamblin’s Boston accent and his passion for American history. They took with them his insistence for clarity and focus in writing and the ability to think on their feet in debates and discussion. Dedicated to the community, whether in the classroom or in the school as a whole, Mr. Hamblin served for many years as President of the Comite de Empresas and Head of the Social Studies Department’.

25+

YEARS

AT ASM