From the Board Chair

FROM THE BOARD CHAIR Anne Michele Lyons Kuhns ’87

“Keep up with the times, don’t be narrow, have few rules, good hard work, and much fun. ” — Miss Charlotte

Miss Charlotte’s words remain as relevant today as they were when she fi rst spoke them. As I fi nish my tenure on the Board of Trustees, I am mindful of how the work of the Board embodies this quote as we strive continually not only to keep up with the times but also to prepare the School for the unknowns of the future.

As we begin this new decade, there is much to be proud of. Over the last four years, Foxcroft has accomplished the imperative goals of our 2016 Strategic Plan. Among our many achievements, we have (i) strengthened our fi nancial position, (ii) increased fi nancial aid and scholarships as well as faculty salaries, (iii) renovated Court, the dorms, and faculty housing, and (iv) addressed a signifi cant portion of deferred maintenance, all while keeping the cost of tuition at or below infl ation. While the impact of the pandemic on our operations is yet to be determined, we have a strong foundation and your support. And while there is still work to be done — such as the renovation of Schoolhouse and the Music Building as well as the construction of a performing arts center — we are positioned well to deliver on the goals of our new strategic plan.

Funds always make these objectives a bit easier to accomplish and your donations along with the extraordinary gift from Ruth Bedford ’32 have allowed us to achieve these goals much sooner than anticipated. Thank you to all who have so generously supported our School.

On a personal note, I want to convey my gratitude to Cathy McGehee, all administrators, faculty, and employees of the School, the Board of Trustees, alumnae, current students, and parents of students. Together, you enable us to accomplish our mission of helping every girl to explore her unique voice and to develop the skills, confi dence, and courage to share it with the world.

It has been an honor to work with Cathy, the School community, and the amazing alumnae and friends of Foxcroft on the Board of Trustees. The heartfelt love of Foxcroft is palpable and evident in everything that each person joyfully does in his or her service to the School. The shared purpose of our mission creates a continuity that has endured over the decades and will continue to do so with Kate Hastings ’78 as Chair of the Board of Trustees. I look forward to seeing our School’s progress under Kate’s capable leadership of the Board and Cathy’s leadership of the School.

MEET THE NEW BOARD CHAIR

KATHERINE ‘KATE’ C. HASTINGS ’78 joined the Foxcroft Board of Trustees in 2017. She has served as Chair of the Finance Committee, Treasurer of the Board, and this past year as the Vice Chair of the Board. She will become Board Chair on July 1, 2020. Kate is currently Vice President, New York Region of Fidelity Family O" ce Services. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, she was Managing Director, Private Wealth Management at JP Morgan Chase. Before that, Kate spent 25 years with The Bank of New York Mellon in the Family O" ce Group and The Private Bank. She is a recognized leader in the fi eld of family o" ces and wealth management. Kate, who holds a B.A. degree in History of Art from Hamilton College, has served on the Planned Giving Advisory Boards of the Museum of Modern Art, the New York Public Library, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She is also a former Trustee and Secretary of the Board of Hamilton College and a member of the Board of Directors for The William George Agency of Children’s Services.