Celebrating Susan Bauska 31 Years of Service: September 1, 1990–June 30, 2021 Baus-ka \ boss-ka noun 1. a person who leads a group, class, division or organization. 2. an extraordinary mentor, friend, supporter, visionary.
verb 1. to wear many hats at Annie Wright Schools including, but not limited to, educator, director, interim head, co-director, assistant head, parent, lip sync performer. 2. to be consistent and true to Annie Wright’s pioneering spirit. e.g.: In 2006, the AWS academic program lacked clarity and intention. Recognizing this, Susan had the wisdom to pursue the IB Diploma Programme. She saw what others didn’t, a natural synergy between the AW mission statement and the IB philosophy. She was, as usual, very clearly correct, and AWS has benefitted ever since. In 2017, “blazed a new trail” along with 16 Grade 9 boys and their families and four faculty members to build a new division for boys in Grades 9-12. to leave a legacy of pioneering spirit, inquiry and community (see “Bauska Student Creativity Grants”) through a thoughtful and meaningful endowment gift, in partnership with husband, Barry.
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THE MAGAZINE OF ANNIE WRIGHT SCHOOLS
