GALLOWAY The Magazine, Spring 2018

GALLOWAY THE MAGAZINE | SPRING 2018

BRINGING THE

WORLD TO GALLOWAY

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2 Tribute Galloway bids a fond farewell to Head of School Suzanna Jemsby, who will be moving on to Washington, D.C. at the close of the 2017-18 school year.

6 Happenings Board of Trustees announces Dr. James Calleroz White, head of school elect; Parent book clubs showcase teacher expertise.

8 Bringing the World to Galloway We share the stories of six members of the Galloway faculty and staff who have immigrated from other countries.

16 Academics International Excursions bring a new depth of experience to Galloway students; 4D Learning gets STEAM-powered with a grant from the Goizueta Foundation.

Editor Sherri Breunig

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Art Direction/Design Ridge Creative, Inc. Cover Photography Clay Randel

20 Arts Arts students collaborate across disciplines to create an original production called Home.

23 Athletics All fall sports teams advance to State; Hannah Doherty ’18 commits to play tennis for Centre College; Alumni athletes return as community coaches.

25 Alumni Michelle Maziar ’98 is named 2017 ALUMinary; Galloway Professional Series (GPS) highlights TEDx Talks by Galloway parents; Alumni and Alumni Parents return to campus; Classes of 2002, 2007, and 2012 enjoy reunions.

32 Class Notes Find out the latest news about your fellow classmates. Who has a new job, got promoted, got married, had a baby or all of the above?

Contributors Jamie Anderson Sherri Breunig Josh Burr Hannah Doherty ’18 Claire Horn Suzanna Jemsby Gordon Mathis Seth Morganstern ’01 Sheri Panovka Janet Reed Mallory Ward ’06 Liz Wiedemann Ritchie Williams

Photography Gibbs Frazeur Becky Freytag Dr. Lauren Holt Claire Horn Devin Manky Jerry Mucklow Clay Randel Jaime Schirmer Randel Philip Spears Legacy Studios

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TRIBUTE Dear Galloway Community, It has been a tremendous honour for me to lead The Galloway School through this chapter of its history! It’s not every school that will roll the dice on a “non-traditional candidate” in her first headship. I will always be grateful for these six years — I have learned so much about school leadership; about humankind. My daughters Freja, Tindra and Sophia have had an extraordinary education during their time here, and Bjoern and I have made deep friendships for which we are most grateful.

Often, people have asked me to describe the secret sauce of Galloway. Quite simply, it is you — students, faculty, staff, board members, parents, and alumni. This is a school where people care about each other and about issues that matter; where students have a voice that is heard; where faculty are willing to jump in and do whatever is needed, including coming out on a cold morning to help de-ice the campus; where board members embrace a bold new direction and also offer hugs during tragic times; where parents do anything from grilling hotdogs and decorating lockers to mentoring young students with their passion projects; and where alumni stay connected and gather to share countless stories of days gone by.

When people care, it seems that anything is possible.

From the beginning, faculty and staff have rallied around ideas and initiatives, and students and parents have been fearless in adopting change and thoughts. The board has found ways to support the direction. What has resulted is a school we can all be proud of, a place of academic excellence with a bright future.

I’m reluctant to say farewell. I prefer auf Wiedersehen, until we meet again.

With gratitude,

Suzanna Jemsby Head of School

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JOURNEY

o t ATLANTA d n a BEYOND A Fond Farewell to Suzanna Jemsby Lusaka to Atlanta via six schools. In this six-word memoir, Head of School Suzanna Jemsby invites us to understand a few important things that deďŹ ne her as a person and a leader. And she does so in true Galloway style, offering just enough to whet our appetites, make us curious and draw us in to discover more.

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TRIBUTE

SUZANNA ALWAYS INTRODUCES HERSELF AS EDUCATOR.

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She was conceived in Zambia, she grew up in Great Britain, and

retooling the World Languages department, creating the BOLD

she worked in Germany, Italy, France and Syria before coming to

Summit, acquiring the Warren Road property and leaving the

the United States. Her family has roots all over the world: India,

school in a very strong financial position. First and foremost,

Australia, Great Britain, Fiji, the United States and Germany. She

though, she is proud of helping Galloway get its mojo back (her

married a Swede, with whom she is raising three multilingual

words). “I’ve been involved with a number of different schools

children who already have had tremendous opportunities to travel

in a number of different roles, so I speak with confidence and

and experience other cultures.

credibility when I say that Galloway is an amazing place. The way

That’s who she is. Whenever someone asks her what she does

we teach and learn, the rich relationships between the people —

for a living, her standard and deliberate response is always, “I’m an

it’s very special. The thing I most hope will endure long after my

educator.” It is her passion and that which drives her to be a force

departure is that Galloway will continue to confidently lead the

for change in the world.

way with inspired teaching and deep learning.”

At the end of the 2017-18 school year, after six years at the

The Board of Trustees is delighted with the results of the

helm, Suzanna will depart The Galloway School for her next

investment of trust in Suzanna. Expressions of sincere and heartfelt

adventure as head of school at the Washington International

appreciation for her contributions to the school abound. “Suzanna

School in Washington, D.C. She leaves behind some very

has innovated, inspired and engaged every facet of the Galloway

important accomplishments that will have a long-lasting, positive

community,” said Amy Stevens Smith ’89, a former board chair.

impact on our school for years to come — accomplishments she is

“Her leadership challenged us to capture what makes Galloway

quick to point out are the result of great teamwork.

unique and to think boldly about our next horizons. Her

Before she interviewed for the position at Galloway, Suzanna

independent spirit and creative approach to everything she does

confesses that most of what she knew of the school was the result

will be missed.” Debra Sydnor, current board chair, concurred,

of attending concerts at Chastain Park or attending basketball

saying, “Suzanna’s leadership over the past six years has impacted

games in the gym. What convinced her to take the job was not the

Galloway in many long-lasting ways. Her vision has resulted in a

school’s reputation in the community, its educational philosophy

unified common language that allows us to communicate what

or even the welcoming community. It was the students. She was

makes Galloway such a unique and special community of learners,

astonished by the quality and depth of the questions Galloway

and that will be the heartbeat of her legacy.”

students asked during her interview — provocative questions that

As she leaves, Suzanna’s message to the Galloway community is

revealed individuals who were deep thinkers. In her view, “the

simply, “thank you” — in many languages. “Thank you for rolling

students are truly what makes Galloway the special place that it

the dice and hiring a nontraditional leader. Thank you for daring

is.” Those interactions convinced her it was a remarkable school

to take that calculated risk. Thank you to the Board of Trustees —

where deep learning was happening, yet too few people in the

especially the four board chairs with whom I have served — for

city had any knowledge of it. Being Atlanta’s “best-kept secret” is

both believing in the strategic vision and providing the resources

neither helpful nor fitting, and she set out from day one to make

to accomplish it. And thank you to the ones who lured me here in

sure Galloway stepped out of the shadows.

the first place — the students. As you move into your futures, may

When asked of which accomplishments she is most proud, a

you always be fearless learners, confident individuals, contributors

number of things rose to the top: articulation of 4D Learning,

to the common good and masters of both yourselves and your

hiring exceptional teachers, increasing public awareness of

work. No matter where I live in the future, I’ll proudly claim my

Galloway, building a strong leadership team, reinventing space,

citizenship of #ScotsNation! Go Scots!”

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TRIBUTE A key initiative, The BOLD Summit Atlanta was created to cultivate the next generation of independent school leaders of color. Pictured below with Suzanna are nationwide leaders who helped to launch the first BOLD Summit (L to R): Julie Schatz, Felicia McCrary, Dr. Ara Brown, Eric Osorio, Roberta Osorio, Yanni Hill-Gill, Cutia Blunt, Ingrid Tucker, and Orpheus Crutchfield.

Suzanna conducts a class on the color blue during Galloway’s High Energy Day at the High Museum of Art in 2014.

In her role, Suzanna sees herself as lead teacher and allocates her time accordingly. One day each week has been dedicated to classroom visits with teachers and students. She is pictured here with third-graders Ben Molloy and Karam Tomeh.

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HAPPENINGS

Board of Trustees announces

Dr. James Calleroz White, head of school elect

In November, the Board of Trustees and Head of School Search Committee announced the appointment of Dr. James Calleroz White as Galloway’s next head of school, effective July 1, 2018. Dr. Calleroz White will join The Galloway School from Louisville Collegiate School, a JK-12 independent day school in Louisville, Kentucky, where he has been head of school since 2013.

During his tenure at Collegiate, Dr. Calleroz White has led impressive curricular innovations and strategic educational initiatives.Those include the Global Online Academy; Center for Entrepreneurship, Engineering and Design (CEED); and Center for Learning Advancement. He played a major role in expanding Collegiate’s partnership with a school in Tanzania. He has also excelled as a fundraiser and has overseen major facilities enhancements, including the completion of more than 50,000 square feet of new facilities within the landlocked campus.

Dr. Calleroz White earned a B.A. in government from Harvard University in 1995 and a M.Ed. from Harvard Graduate School of Education in 2001. He completed his doctorate in educational leadership, teaching and administration from Arizona State University in 2012. He is married to Dr. Mistalene Calleroz White, who currently serves as the dean of undergraduate education at Spalding University.They have three young children.

“We are united in our excitement about Dr. Calleroz White becoming our next head of school,” said Debra Sydnor, board chair. “We believe he will bring tremendous integrity, vision and passion to Galloway.” Dr. Calleroz White will be welcomed officially into the position with a variety of community celebrations at the start of the 2018-19 school year.

Dr. James Calleroz White is pictured above with his son Ismael, wife Mistalene, and daughters Amaya and Isalyn.

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HAPPENINGS

PARENT

BOOK CLUBS

SHOWCASE TEACHER EXPERTISE AND BUILD COMMUNITY

Dr. Lauren Holt leads a discussion on Hamlet with alumni and current parents Kate Coley Dinerman ’98 and Justin Dinerman ’95 and alumni parent Koboi Simpson.

The Galloway School boasts outstanding teachers who are very knowledgeable about their subject matter and are highly skilled in facilitating meaningful discussion.While students enjoy learning with them every day, parents don’t often have a chance to tap into the range and depth of Galloway teachers’ expertise. Parent book clubs offer current and alumni parents the

WHAT ARE GALLOWAY PARENT BOOK CLUBS READING THIS YEAR? A Confederacy of Dunces JohnKennedy John Kennedy Toole Toole Anything is Possible Elizabeth Strout

opportunity to experience the talents of Galloway teachers while studying some of the same books as their children.

Over the last couple of years, teachers have led conversations about such books as Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and the Post-American World by Fareed Zakaria. More recently, several books have piqued a great deal of interest.

Upper Learning history teacher Alex Diaz-Williamson led a discussion of Karen Armstrong’s Muhammad: A Prophet for Our Time and punctuated it with audio recordings of different Arabic versions of the call to prayer, including one by a female muezzin. Sarah Armstrong, Middle Learning principal and Mary Giattina, Middle Learning guidance counselor, moderated a flow of opinions about Queen Bees and Wannabes, by Rosalind Wiseman, in which the author explores the social roles of early-adolescent girls. UL science teacher Mark McCandless introduced Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning, which led to a thoughtful and introspective exchange of insight about finding meaning in life.

Coming soon, librarian Tara Vito will facilitate a conversation about Mark Pendergrast’s City on the Verge, an account of the creation of the BeltLine in Atlanta. And Head of Community Engagement Gordon Mathis will partner with UL French teacher Scottie Belfi to present Voltaire’s Candide, in preparation for watching a performance of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the Alliance Theatre’s joint production of Leonard Bernstein’s Candide.

Alumni also are welcome to participate in the book clubs. If you would like to join any of the upcoming conversations, contact Gordon Mathis at gmathis@gallowayschool.org.

Galloway offers parents another book club option through the Parents Association.

Facilitated by faculty, discussions take place at various homes and are open to all parents.

Contact bookclub@gallowayschool.org to learn more.

A Raisin in the Sun Lorraine Hansberry BLESSINGS OF A SKINNED KNEE

Wendy Mogel

CANDIDE Voltaire CITY ON ONTHE THEVERGE VERGE Mark Pendergrast Mark Pendergrast

Hamlet Hamlet

Shakespeare Shakespeare

MAN’SSEARCH MAN’S SEARCH FOR FOR MEANING MEANING VIKTOR FRANKL VIKTOR FRANKL

PERSEPOLIS PERSEPOLIS

MARJANE SATRAPI MARJANE SATRAPI

QUEENBEES QUEEN BEES AND AND WANNABES WANNABES Rosalind Wiseman Rosalind Wiseman THE ASK SAM LIPSYTE

The Invention of Wings Sue Monk Sue Monk Kidd UNDERGROUND RAILROAD COLSON WHITEHEAD

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FEATURE STORY

BRINGING THE

WORLD TO GALLOWAY The Galloway community has always valued diversity. But sometimes, we become so familiar with the people we see every day, we forget their life histories can be dramatically different from our own.

The fact is, people from all over the world work and learn at Galloway. Each one has a story. In many cases, it’s a tale of leaving behind what is comfortable and known in order to pursue a better life, more opportunities and the American Dream.

We’ve gathered just a few of these tales here — stories of six Galloway faculty and staff members, people born on five continents, sharing countless unique experiences with Galloway students daily.

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Mahamood Ismail, Dr. Sandra Varajic, Jesus Martinez-Saldana, Juana Farfán, Dr. Prashant Mishra, and Aladino “Juan” Carrion, the subjects of our feature story, gather in the Galloway Courtyard.

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FEATURE STORY Aladino “Juan” Carrion Facilities and Maintenance

Dominican Republic > Canada > New York > Pennsylvania > Atlanta

It’s only fitting to start our stories of worldly influence at

Growing up in the Dominican Republic, Juan’s schools lacked

Galloway with perhaps the most popular man on campus:

a sense of community, which is something he values at Galloway.

Aladino Carrion, known to all by his nickname, Juan. While his

Students here like to practice their Spanish with him, which he

official job at the school is in the maintenance arena, Carrion’s

enjoys, and many like to talk sports. “The Galloway kids are like

influence extends throughout the school. He is known as a

my family. I don’t have biological children of my own, but the

friendly, helpful person and is beloved by students, staff and

kids here make me feel like they are my kids.”

faculty alike.

Born in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, Juan came to the United States via Canada in 2003 and started working at Galloway that year. His reason for

When he’s not working, Juan enjoys watching sports and listening to music with his wife. Jazz is their preferred genre, and the Rippingtons and Kenny G top their list of favorite musicians.

He looks forward to coming to work every day. “Galloway is

immigrating? “The American Dream,” he explained. “I wanted to

my second home; I’ve been welcomed here since the beginning.

progress and have more opportunities, and I found them here.”

I feel like a very important person here.”

Juan’s responsibilities include cleaning, resupplying and setting up for daily classroom and special events. “It’s such a beautiful place,” he said, “and I’m happy to keep it beautiful. After 15 years at Galloway, it feels like home. I love the people, I love the kids, I love it all.”

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FEATURE STORY Dr. Sandra Varajic

Technology Specialist, Middle Learning Bosnia and Herzegovina > Serbia > Germany > Atlanta

Dr. Sandra Varajic’s life story is a lesson in modern European

At Indian Creek Elementary School, two passionate, caring,

history. It starts in Bosnia, the site of a civil war that began in

empathetic teachers — Dr. Redditt and Mrs.Vincent — helped

1992 and involved the three major ethnicities in the region. Serb

Sandra adjust. “That genuine caring and nurturing experience in

soldiers expelled Muslims and Croats from their native areas,

fifth grade helped me realize that I wanted to be a teacher,” she said.

creating a huge wave of refugees in Europe. Sandra’s family is

Eventually, Sandra graduated from Kennesaw State University

“mixed” — her mom is Serbian and her dad is Muslim — and

with an undergraduate degree in early and elementary childhood

on a sunny day when she was 6 years old, soldiers marched all of

education. After earning a master’s in curriculum instruction and

the Muslims, including her father’s family, out of her hometown.

assessment, she continued her education at Walden University for

Sandra’s life after that is a tale of survival, with all the elements of an international thriller — armed soldiers, border crossings, family

a doctorate in educational leadership.

Sandra taught for many years in schools around Atlanta and is

upheaval and hardship. She and her mother eventually made it to

now in her first year at Galloway. “Throughout my childhood, I saw

Germany, where her father had found sanctuary. After four years

the difference a good teacher can make in the life of a child. I try to

living as refugees there, the family applied for relocation.

get to know my students and encourage their interests and passions.

They landed in the United States with virtually nothing. “It was quite a shock, coming from a city in Germany to a cabin in the woods in Commerce, Georgia,” Sandra said. “But our hosts, Jubilee Partners, were kind. We stayed there all summer, learning

I like to attend their recitals and sports events. It’s important to encourage them and share what is important to them.”

“Working as a teacher, I’m doing what I was meant to do. I know I am having an impact.”

English and preparing for school, before being dropped off at an apartment in Clarkston.”

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FEATURE STORY Dr. Prashant Mishra

Science and Technology Teacher, Upper Learning India > Syracuse > Atlanta

It’s a long way from Uttar Pradesh to Chastain Park. And although

effort, but that’s not the case at Galloway. The students are

Dr. Prashant Mishra is only in his first year of teaching at

awesome — better than my students at Syracuse!”

Galloway, he’s hooked on the school and on Atlanta. “Everything I want is here — except, of course, food from my mom.”

After earning his undergraduate and master’s degrees in physics

Prashant had planned to be a physicist. His research focused mostly on theoretical and computational physics — specifically, developing models of behavior and patterns, like birds or fish

at the Indian Institution of Science, Education and Research

moving together in a specific arrangement. But during his Ph.D.

in Mohali, India, Prashant chose Syracuse University for his

studies, he taught several first-year physics courses and discovered

Ph.D. “My first time on an airplane was a 24-hour flight to my

a love for teaching.

program in upstate New York,” he said. “When I came to the

“The vibe at Galloway is college-like in terms of the freedom

U.S., I thought it might look like Hollywood, but Syracuse …

enjoyed by both the teachers and the students. I can incorporate

is not like that. When I first saw snow, it was magical, but after a

my personal thinking about physics into my classes.”

few months, it was time for that to stop. I thought, ‘I’d like to see some sun.’”

Atlanta called. “Galloway has been awesome,” Prashant said.

“I didn’t expect the kids to be so curious. I had prejudged American high school students as not putting in that much

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His goal? “I want my students to see physics everywhere they look — on a hike, outside the car — everywhere you look, there is physics going on. If I can get my students to see this, then I will be successful.”

FEATURE STORY

Juana Farfán

Dance Teacher, Early Learning & Middle Learning Colombia > Florida > Atlanta

It was her mother who pushed Juana Farfán to leave her

For nine years, Juana was a professional dancer with CORE

hometown of Bogotá for the United States. Juana was studying civil

Dance in Decatur. She also taught modern dance at Georgia

engineering in college but really wanted to pursue her interest in

Perimeter College and Moving in the Spirit, and taught

dance. “My mom told me, if you want to do this, fine, but you’ll

some Spanish as well. In 2014, she came to Galloway to teach

have to leave the country to find a strong dance program.”

movement in a Spanish class, and she’s been here ever since —

Soon, it was on to the University of South Florida. “I came by myself,” Juana said. “I landed on a Sunday and started classes that Monday. My English wasn’t great, but there’s nothing like immersion to learn a language.”

Certain things in this country were different, but true to her

first as an Early Learning Spanish teacher and now as a dance teacher in Early Learning and Middle Learning.

In her role, Juana fosters arts curriculum integration. “For example, the first-graders were learning about insects, their body parts and how they molt. I can take that vocabulary and

nature, Juana embraced her new surroundings enthusiastically.

incorporate movement into the learning — like how the way a

“In Colombia, people kiss when they greet each other, so I was

grasshopper moves versus a beetle,” she explained. “This type of

a ‘kisser,’” she laughed. “Americans don’t do that, so I became a

engagement enriches students’ learning.”

‘hugger.’ But not everybody hugs, either. So now I am a ‘waver’ or a ‘pointer.’ You have to adapt!”

Juana married after college, and her husband, a skateboarder, wanted to live someplace hilly. “Our choice was San Francisco or

Juana loves the sense of individuality Galloway inspires in students and teachers. “It’s a very stimulating environment here — it’s a neat place to work. I am always challenged, and my students are too.”

Atlanta, and Atlanta won,” she said.

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FEATURE STORY Jesus Martinez-Saldana Spanish Teacher, Upper Learning

Cuba > Chile > Atlanta

Growing up on a sugar mill plantation in Hershey, Cuba —

Unlike his first immigration experience — from Cuba to

yes, a town founded by Milton Hershey, the famous American

Chile — Jesus’s transition from Chile to the United States was a

chocolate baron — Jesus Martinez-Saldana knew he wanted to

piece of cake. “I had a job, a car, the people were nice,” he said.

be a teacher. After graduating from the University of Havana,

“It was easy — there was nothing I didn’t like about being here.”

where he studied English, he followed his dream, starting his career as a teacher at a Havana middle school.

In 1999, Jesus followed his aunt and uncle to Chile, where many Cubans of Chilean descent relocated after Pinochet left power. “Choosing to leave Cuba was a one-way ticket for my

But Jesus’s first teaching experience here was tough. “I had come from a private school in Chile to an underprivileged school in Clarkston. Of course, by the second semester, it was a breeze.”

Martinez-Saldana loves teaching at Galloway. “The resources

wife and me,” Jesus explained. “We couldn’t go back, so we knew

here are beyond my wildest dreams, and the students are so

we were making a big move.”

highly motivated,” he said. “The possibilities here are incredible.

During his time in Santiago, Jesus worked as an English teacher at the North American Chilean Institute. After five years,

It wows me.”

He’s also crazy about being in this country. “The longer I live

he applied for a teaching position in the United States. Since

here, the more I learn. I’ve had a fantastic career so far. I’m very

then, students in Clarkston, Decatur, East Cobb and now at

grateful for everyone who helped me along the way. I’ve been a

Galloway have benefitted from Jesus’s dedication and caring.

lucky guy.”

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FEATURE STORY

Mahamood Ismail Science Teacher, Middle Learning

South Africa > North Carolina > Atlanta

When he bought his first house in South Africa, the country was

applied for a visiting faculty position in Chapel Hill, where we

still under the system of apartheid, which meant that Mahamood

moved in 2001. My wife, also a teacher, was as excited as I was.

Ismail, a third-generation South African, had to get a special

We thought we’d try it out and see.”

permit to buy in a so-called “white” area.Years later, when he

The family loved living in a small town. “America was a bit of

first came to this country, his students in North Carolina asked if

a culture shock — and driving on the other side of the road took

he had lions roaming in his backyard.

some adjustment — but the diversity of Chapel Hill made the

Mahamood has a lot to share to broaden the horizons of others.

“This is what diversity brings to the classroom,” he said.

transition easier,” he said.

The Ismails stayed there for three years before looking for their next opportunity, which brought them to Atlanta. Ismail

“It’s important to share these experiences to show that people

joined the Galloway faculty in 2007. “Galloway is different from

elsewhere live differently — and similarly.”

other schools I’ve taught in,” he said. “In South Africa, there’s a

An interest in expanding his own horizons inspired

very rigid system. Here, there’s so much freedom to explore and

Mahamood to come to the United States in the first place.

be creative. Students at Galloway are willing to take risks, which

“Things were changing politically at home, and I was eager to

makes them better thinkers.”

learn different teaching styles and methods,” he explained. “I

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ACADEMICS

INTERNATIONAL

EXCURSIONS BRING NEW DEPTH OF EXPERIENCE The annual UL Excursion takes students out of classrooms and their regular routines and allows them to explore interesting topics in depth and in a variety of settings. Traditionally held during October, Galloway expanded the experience this year to three weeks in January.

subject.” It also affords the ability to journey to international

“We wanted to build on what was here but offer a deeper,

and involve real school work. Students ventured to four

more experiential program that fits well with 4D Learning,”

destinations: Costa Rica, France, Great Britain, and Spain,

said UL Principal Gareth Griffith. “The longer time basically

and each gave participants rich experiences and memories

equals a semester and allows students to delve into a

to last a lifetime.

The Spain Excursion group poses in front of a Verraco sculpture from the pre-Roman era in Salamanca.

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destinations. Galloway has sponsored overseas trips before, but international Excursion trips are different. “Three weeks lets students read and plan beforehand, be productive while there and then come back and create projects about what they learned,” Griffith said. The trips are academic in nature

UL students who visited France climb the winding staircase to the top of Napoleon’s Arc de Triomphe.

ACADEMICS

UL students and teachers visited the Scottish National Monument on Calton Hill in Edinburgh.

Costa Rica “It was a great balance between learning and fun,” said Alex

“I am so proud of our students,” said Scottie Belfi, UL French teacher. “Each had uniquely special experiences: snow-boarding in the Pyrenées, surfing, attending the circus, a championship

Panovka ’19, who went to Costa Rica to study ecology and

rugby match and even flying in a private plane over the the Bassin

culture. “The trip more than lived up to our high expectations.”

d’Arcachon. It takes courage to meet the mental, emotional and

The group traveled along the Pacific coast, examining various habitats including a science reserve, the rain forest, the beach and a farm, maintaining field journals with observations of species, data collection and daily reflection. They had other types of adventures, too — like ziplining and learning to surf.

France Those who traveled to France also plunged into the local

physical challenges of living with a French family, trying new foods and communicating a total immersion environment.”

Great Britain In London, students concentrated on the history of literary culture. Among their many theatre-related adventures, they attended a play at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and performances by the Royal Shakespeare Company in London’s West End and

language and culture, visiting Paris, Normandy, Bordeaux and

in the Bard’s birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon. And, in addition to

Avignon. The highlight of the trip was a week-long homestay

getting to know the various neighborhoods of London, they took

with host families from the Lycée Saint-Elme in Arcachon.

a day trip to Oxford and spent a weekend in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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While there, they worked on “passion” projects to present at home.

of its students in April 2017.

“I was really impressed with the students,” said Dr. John Steen, UL English teacher. “They made the city their own and took every possible opportunity to learn from its history, culture, art and architecture.”

Spain In Spain, students completely immersed themselves in the language, with all tours and planned activities being carried out in Spanish. “We communicated in Spanish at all times,” said UL Spanish teacher Jesus Martinez-Saldana. “I saw a lot of selfdiscovery and personal growth in the students and am convinced it was a transformational experience for all of them.”

Students stayed with families in Salamanca and attended classes at the university there. They also visited some big cities, including Madrid and Granada. During the two weeks there, they completed diaries, conducted interviews and developed creative cultural projects to share. “It was an amazing experience,” said Evelyn Fort ’19. “We improved our Spanish, got to explore many Ethan Hartz ’19, Danny Samuels ’19, Peter Johnson ’18, and Melinda Hartz ’18 with their Costa Rican guide Esteban Arguedas.

regions and saw the variety in Spanish culture.”

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STEAM-Powered

4D LEARNING AT GALLOWAY GETS

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Eighth-graders Ella Steinberg, Jessica Siegel, Spencer Seabrook, and Charlie Marks work with science teacher Mat Fallon on a lab about density and buoyancy.

and appreciation of STEAM subjects for all students, especially

that thing that gives [students] the desire to know”— a much

those who might not naturally gravitate to them,” said Peter

different approach from the traditional education paradigm of 1969.

Emmons, director of 4D Learning.

His ideas were compelling, and The Galloway School has facilitated

The true power of the STEAM platform comes not just from

learner-focused education through experiential and problem-based

strengthening the individual parts but from its integrative model

learning ever since.

for working across disciplinary boundaries. Designing a physical

Clearly impressed by Galloway’s forward thinking, in May 2017,

space conducive to that type of collaboration and exploration was

Atlanta’s Goizueta Foundation awarded the school a significant

a STEAM project in itself for ML science teacher Mat Fallon, who

grant to fund STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts

customized the classroom last summer. “I was excited to offer an

and Math) initiatives, as they align with Galloway’s 4D Learning

elective this fall called Maker’s Exploration,” said Fallon. “Students

approach. STEAM fields are marked by fast growth and career

used our new space and resources to design and make a wide range

potential for tomorrow’s leaders. The investment demonstrates

of things of personal interest or to solve a problem.”

the foundation’s commitment to partnering with Galloway as it progresses in this area.

EL Principal Polly Williams has said that the simplest of

The faculty positions provided by the grant include ML technology teacher Dr. Sandra Varajic and UL physics teacher Dr. Prashant Mishra.Varajic teaches technology to 5th and

constructs, when united with imagination and creativity, can drive

6th-graders and facilitates coding, robotics and maker’s space

very sophisticated thinking. Our youngest students are already very

electives to 7th and 8th graders. Prashant joined Upper Learning

familiar with the concept of STEAM, as design learning and the

from the physics department of Syracuse University. In addition to

use of project and problem-based lessons are integrated into Early

teaching physics, he leads electives in coding, robotics, design tech and

Learning classrooms.

computer science. Both teachers have added great value to the faculty.

The Goizueta funding allowed for the addition of two new

ACADEMICS

As an educator, Elliott Galloway strove to “pay attention, and find

“We can’t predict the future, but there are major indicators for

STEAM faculty positions and the outfitting of a dedicated Middle

the type of abilities students will need—many for occupations that

Learning STEAM classroom. “Expanding opportunities in Middle

do not even exist today,” said Emmons. “We aim to prepare our

and Upper Learning through a STEAM overlay creates excitement

students well for whatever the future may hold.”

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Seventh-graders Cooper Brown, Daniel Llewellyn, and Nate Brochstein work on a project in Robotics Club known as ScotsBots. The team recently won an award for Most Innovative Solution at a state robotics competition.

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ARTS

HOME IS WHERE

THE ART IS

Ellie Kaufman ’19 poses as a portrait of her character, Carol, a matriarch who believes strongly in tradition.

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ARTS

ARTS STUDENTS COLLABORATE ACROSS DISCIPLINES TO CREATE ORIGINAL PRODUCTION In the spirit of fearlessness, The Galloway School Arts Department

was coordinated by professional director Greg Changnon, an

took on an ambitious project this fall involving more than 120

artist in residence, whose participation was facilitated through a

UL students in theatre, theatre tech, dance, chorus, band, orchestra

collaboration with the Alliance Theatre.

and visual arts. HOME: An Artistic Journey Uniting Galloway Arts

“I like that this project allowed each member in our group

was a collaborative and original work created and performed by

to explore our individual cultures, and connect and share them

the students, with guidance from teachers and guest artists.

with each other,” said India Stevenson ’18. “It was fun to see how

HOME explored the meaning of “home” through different artistic perspectives, and both the theme and the creative process

different cultures relate musically.”

The process was not an easy one. Many of the students found

itself highlighted the connection between individuals and

it uncomfortable to throw out the structure of producing

their community.

time-tested, existing pieces of art. Making art from a personal

The show was structured in three parts: the dissatisfaction of

place, creating something new using entirely your own voice, is

home, the destruction and chaos of home, and the rebuilding

vulnerable and scary — but, ultimately even more fulfilling, said

of home in a new light. Drawing inspiration from the real-life

Ariel Jacobson ’19. “During some parts of the collaboration, it

narratives and personal accounts of teachers, parents, schoolmates

seemed as if the show was going to be very confusing and would

and friends, the process brought together a diverse array of artistic

not flow together, but it came to be something beautiful

perspectives and experiences. The structure of the performance

and unforgettable.”

Playwriting students participate in a guest artist workshop about storytelling with Mark Valdez, a playwright and theatre-maker from Los Angeles.

Nolan Shields ’19 and Shirin Raschid Farrokhi ’19 work on a violin arrangement for “Highway 20 Ride,” a student generated vocal and instrumental performance for HOME.

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ARTS Playwrights Mark Valdez and Dalton Day and choreographer Daniel Gwirtzman workshopped material with the students and informed the creative process by offering new ways of expressing

with curiosity and empathy, and excitedly contributed their own individual voices.”

Owen Stout ’20 took away a new perspective from the process.

ideas of home, understanding, belonging and acceptance —

“The HOME collaboration was really humbling, because music,

something theatre teacher Megan Cramer appreciated. “Writing

art and theatre aren’t individual anymore,” he said. “Everyone is

our own script made students much more invested in the process

now a part of something bigger.”

as well as the product. Our actors attacked the original script

As the adage goes, “Home is where the heart is.” And in this case, where the art is!

You can read more about the HOME project in the Nov. 28, 2017, edition of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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Town residents in HOME, played by members of the Galloway Theatre Company, attempt to carry on with their traditional picnic, even though a dangerous storm approaches and threatens to destroy the party.

Members of the Galloway Dance Ensemble perform a section from HOME titled “No Time” in which the music was sung live by the chorus while the dancers performed on film.

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ATHLETICS

Both the Girls and Boys Cross Country Teams advanced to the State Tournament along with the Girls Softball Team and the Girls Volleyball Team.

ALL FALL SPORTS TEAMS

ADVANCE TO STATE Success can be contagious, and that is certainly proving to be true

For the second consecutive year, all three fall programs

for the Galloway athletics program. During the 2016-17 school

advanced to their State Meet/Tournament.

year, Galloway saw a record number of varsity teams advance to

+ Boys Cross Country, 3rd place in Area, 21st straight trip to the

their respective Georgia High School Association (GHSA) State

State Meet, 9th in the State

Meets/Tournaments. Seven of Galloway’s ten varsity sports added a

+ Girls Cross Country, 3rd place in the Area, 9th in the State

recognition banner to the gym walls. All three fall programs (cross

+ Softball, second consecutive trip to State Tournament, third trip

country, softball and volleyball) accomplished that goal in 2016-17.

That’s a tough act to follow, but it’s a challenge that the 2017-18 fall sports teams gladly accepted and met.

in school history + Volleyball, second consecutive trip to State Tournament, second trip in school history Individual accomplishments during the fall season included: + Alex van Schoor ’18 finished 5th overall at the Cross Country State Meet + Samantha Scalise ’18 was named to the All-Region Softball Team + Olivia Torri ’20 was named to the All-Region Softball Team + Caitlin Felts ’18 was named to the All-Area Volleyball Team

Hannah Doherty ’18 to play tennis for Centre College Hannah Doherty ’18 is not only one of the greatest tennis players who has played at Galloway, but she also is a great leader. Galloway’s Head Tennis Coach, Sam Biglari, commented, “She leads with her performance on the court as well as her work ethic, sportsmanship, and being a friend and mentor to her teammates. She has led the Galloway Scots to three consecutive state tournament appearances including two Elite Eight finishes in her career so far.” Hannah always goes up against the best player on the other team, and it is such an advantage for the Scots to have a true number one on the roster. Hannah’s talent, discipline and dedication have earned her an opportunity to join the Centre College tennis team. Congratulations, Hannah!

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ATHLETICS

ALUMNI ATHLETES

RETURN AS COMMUNITY COACHES

Calvin Henry ’12, David Wasserman ’13, and Wesley Gross ’10 have returned to Galloway to serve as community coaches.

Inspired by the enjoyable experiences they had as athletes at

cross-country and track teams as two of my most important

Galloway, several alumni have returned to give back to the

formative experiences,” Henry said. “I’m most grateful [for those

athletics program. From student-athletes to alumni to alumni

experiences].” Wanting to give back to the team and share his

community coaches, Calvin Henry ’12, David Wasserman ’13 and

knowledge and experience with other athletes, Henry returned to

Wesley Gross ’10 have come full circle, and they are making great

Galloway and was able to contribute to the cross country team’s

contributions to Galloway athletics once again.

success this fall. “Coaching [reminds] me why my time on the

Wesley Gross ’10

Galloway cross country team was so valuable. It freed me from

After playing soccer at Galloway, Gross went on to play for the

David Wasserman ’13

College of Charleston. As a Galloway athlete, Gross looked up to his coaches and felt they supported him. “As a coach, it has been great to try to pass on the same encouragement and guidance [my coaches] gave me,” he said. Noting the progress and success of the athletics program, he continued: “I cannot express how great of a job I think Josh, Kiesha and Tulo have done for Galloway’s athletics. I think they have brought a great deal of focus, energy and passion to the program.”

Calvin Henry ’12 After participating in cross country and track at Galloway, Henry went on to compete as a runner at Bowdoin College, where he was co-captain of the cross country team and won several collegiate titles. “I think of my time on the Galloway

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stress and brought me joy.”

Wasserman played soccer at Galloway and after graduating from Indiana University this past spring, he returned to coach the Middle Learning boys soccer team. “As an athlete, I felt proud to represent Galloway on the field each and every day,” Wasserman said. “I had the time of my life playing for the team and will have life-long memories and friends because of it.” After rejoining the Galloway athletics community, Wasserman raved about the progress the athletics program has made since he was here, saying he “had never seen so many teams going to state tournaments.”

Wasserman was able to contribute to this success as well, by leading the ML boys soccer team to the playoffs.

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ALUMNI Dear Alumni, Over the last couple of years I’ve had the honor to work with the Alumni Executive Committee on a myriad of efforts. Under the leadership of Amy Stevens Smith ’89, we successfully restructured the Alumni Council and updated our bylaws — no small undertaking! Alumni event participation continues to rise, especially in class reunions, five of which were held this past year.We’ve seen the creation of the Galloway Professional Series (GPS), which enables speakers from the community to provide insight into the stories of their careers and support alumni with professional development.These gains in alumni engagement wouldn’t have been possible without the efforts of Events Chair Hillary Fixelle Hendrix ’05.

I’m also proud to announce that alumni giving has increased each year. This was the first year we moved from an Alumni Giving Week to the year-long “All In!” Annual Giving campaign geared just towards alums. The efforts of Rachel Fox Weitz ’01, our giving chair, are paying off for the benefit of our students and community!

We reformatted our open Alumni Council meeting, my favorite of every year, now hosted at the head of school’s home. It gives alumni the opportunity to participate in the council process while connecting with fellow alumni, staff, and the head of school.

We’ve seen an influx of Class Notes and alumni communications thanks to the overall efforts

by Liaison Chair Kevin Luptowski ’08. This is a role I held when we started the program several years ago. It requires a lot of elbow grease, and I can’t thank Kevin enough!

Finally, due to dedication of everyone on the Council, we funded the first alumni-sponsored endowment for Galloway. The endowment is used to sponsor the Dan Woolley ’01 Athletic and Community Commitment Endowment Award, which is given annually to an Upper Learning student who shows commitment to athletics and the school community by exemplifying many of the traits that our classmate Dan embodied.

As my term comes to an end, I cannot convey enough what a pleasure it has been to serve as your Alumni Association President. I am wishing all of the best to Adam Rabinowitz ’05, who will assume the post this fall, and to the organization as we move forward to further success!

Seth Morganstern ’01 Alumni Council President

Seth Morganstern ’01 is pictured with his wife, Caren, and daughter, Jamie.

Alumni Association Executive Board 2017-2018 Seth Morganstern ’01, president Adam Rabinowitz ’05, vice president Amy Stevens Smith ’89, secretary Rachel Fox Weitz ’01, giving chair Hillary Fixelle Hendrix ’05, events chair Kevin Luptowski ’08, liaisons chair Mike Feldberg ’01, advisor Michael Maziar ’01, advisor Anne Lokey ’04, advisor

Alumni Association Class Liaisons 2017-2018 Phillip Daves ’77 Jason Evans ’85 Heather Angel Dittus ’87 Marthame Sanders ’88 Amy Stevens Smith ’89 Dennis Fish ’95 Megan O’Brien Noltemeyer ’96 Kate Coley Dinerman ’98 Nick Benzine ’99 Gloria Kantor ’00 Seth Morganstern ’01 Matt Goldberg ’02 Scott Covington ’04 Hillary Fixelle Hendrix ’05 Mallory Ward ’06 Kathleen Bazaz ’07 Evan Shapiro ’08 Jasmyn Turner Jackson ’09 Elizabeth Walz ’10 Lauren Godfrey ’11 Sara Cramer ’12 Katy Thompson ’13 Julianne Lang ’14 Julia Castanet ’15 Haley McKee ’16 Noah Macey ’17

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ALUMNI In the same courtyard where many alumni have participated in Commencement over the years, generous members of the Galloway community gathered October 27 for the annual Head of School Party. Designed as a night to recognize and celebrate accomplishments of strategic goals, the event also provides an opportunity to honor very accomplished alumni as ALUMinaries.

ALUMinaries Awards recognize outstanding Galloway alumni who have made an impact in business, research, arts, leadership, community, education and/or philanthropic endeavors and who illuminate the principles expressed in Galloway’s mission by living successfully as enlightened citizens in a changing world. Chaired by Hillary Fixelle Hendrix ’05, the committee selected Michelle Maziar ’98 as this year’s honoree.

Michelle Maziar ’98 2017 Galloway ALUMinary After graduating from Galloway, Michelle earned a B.A. in political science from Tulane University and later an Ed.M. from Harvard University. From there, Michelle began a career in social justice, addressing issues facing immigrants and refugees. She worked under Mayor Kasim Reed as the founding director of the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs for the City of Atlanta. She is also the Director of Welcoming Atlanta Initiative, which seeks to grow an inclusive, diverse metro-Atlanta that affords all residents equal access to civic life. Michelle attributes her intellectual curiosity and creative problem-solving skills to her time spent at Galloway — a place that gave her limitless freedom and the confidence to think, explore, create and grow.

“I am so grateful that the dream of Galloway is still available to students and that this dream continues and lives on.”

- Michelle Maziar ’98

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ALUMINARIES AWARD PAST RECIPIENTS 2013 ALUMinaries recipient Michelle Maziar ’98 with her parents, Patty and Howard Maziar, and brother Michael ’01 and his wife, Kasia.

David Flink ’98 Founder and CEO of Eye to Eye National Angelyn Chandler ’84 Architect, New York City’s parks department and Loeb Fellow at Harvard University

2014 Paul Hertz ’72 Director of Astrophysics at NASA Lindsay Stradley ’99 Co-Founder of Sanergy

2015 Molly Bode ’05 Associate Chief of Cabinet Affairs – Governor’s Office in Massachusetts Tom Malone ’87 CFO and Senior Vice President of Artificial Cell Technologies

2016 Bryan Gabourie ’00 Senior Director, A & E Networks Christina Jensen Vicente ’89 Vice-President of Store Design, Chanel

ALUMinaries Chair Hillary Fixelle Hendrix ’05 is pictured with her husband, Jeff, in the courtyard.

Alumni parents Russ and Judy Reineck are pictured with Alumni Parent Council President Hillery McNeil at the Head of School Party.

Nominate The 2018 Award Winner

Current parents Brince and Colie Neidlinger with alumni parents Leigh and Charlie Thompson.

2018 NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN UNTIL JULY 31, 2018 The nomination form can be found on Galloway’s website at www.gallowayschool.org/aluminaries

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ALUMNI EVENTS GPS event highlights TEDx talks by Galloway parents The Alumni Association hosted the Galloway

GPS

Professional Series (GPS) on Friday, October 6, at TEDxPeachtree! Two current Galloway parents, Bill Nussey and Justin Daniels, gave inspiring TED Talks at the event, which was attended by a group of alumni,

alumni parents and current parents.

In his talk, clean energy advocate Bill Nussey explained that he read an article in 2016 about advances in solar and wind energy that changed the direction of his career. For the first time in history, energy from the sun and the wind had become cost-competitive with energy from fossil fuels.This inspired him to begin researching and writing a book called Freeing Energy.The book is slated for publication in 2018, after which Bill plans to focus on a small set of companies that will help accelerate the Freeing Energy mission.

Bill commented, “I’ve always dreamed of giving a TED Talk.

Current parent Bill Nussey on stage delivering his Ted Talk about clean energy.

Accelerating the path to clean energy is one of the most important challenges of our generation.The opportunity to give a TED Talk on this topic was humbling and exhilarating at the same time.”

Current parent Justin Daniels speaking to the crowd about cyberspace security.

Justin Daniels, cyberspace connector and attorney, has taken a leadership role in Georgia’s cybersecurity industry. He created the Baker Donelson Cybersecurity Accelerator that facilitates the growth of emerging domestic and international cybersecurity companies.

Justin said, “TEDx is the Top Gun of public speaking and an incredible experience. It is an amazing platform to share ideas. I designed my TED Talk to provoke the audience to thoughtfully consider the proper balance between technological convenience and security given the dizzying pace of innovation. When we buy a [digital assistant] or a self-driving car, we need to assess what has been built into the platform to maintain our security.”

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ALUMNI EVENTS

Cameron McIntosh ’16, Henry Lee ’16, Martha Selph ’16 and Mariah Koch ’16 enjoy catching up with each other during the winter holiday.

College-Age Alumni Lunch College-age alumni came back to campus in December to celebrate the conclusion of their first semester college finals.They were able to watch the second annual Galloway Games and senior skit.We enjoyed seeing those of you who could make it!

Sam Macey ’17, Gus Glasser ’17 and Anna Johnson ’17 reconnect during the Alumni Lunch .

Alumni Parent Happy Hour The annual Alumni Parent Happy Hour had a great turnout this year with over 70 alumni parents getting together at Galloway. The event was held on October 5, 2017, in the lobby of the Chaddick Center for the Arts. Suzanna Jemsby, head of school, Leigh Thompson, alumni parent and chair-elect of the board and Hillery McNeill, alumni parent and alumni parent council president, gave remarks with updates on different areas of the school.Thank you to all who could attend!

Alumni parents Ann Purr and Beth Kantor enjoy the Alumni Parent Happy Hour together.

Alumni parents listen to an update on the school.

Alumni parents Katie Felts, Jana Waln and Jennifer Bush Otte reconnect with each other at the event.

Current teacher and alumni parent Elise Lander is pictured with Alumni Parent Council President Hillery McNeil.

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ALUMNI EVENTS The winter holiday was filled with alumni events! Over 100 alums celebrated the annual Winter Toast on Friday, December 22, at Urban Tree Cidery. Beloved teachers Carol Baden, Gordon Mathis and Allen Barksdale attended the event.

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ALUMNI EVENTS

CLASS REUNIONS Class of 2002 The Class of 2002 gathered at Ormsby’s in midtown Atlanta on Friday, December 22, for their 15-year reunion! Many classmates were able to attend, and they kept the night going by moving to the annual Winter Toast afterwards. Thank you to Sasha Greenspan ’02 for all your hard work planning the class reunion!

Class of 2007 The Class of 2007 had a huge turnout for their ten-year reunion. It was held on Friday, December 22, at JCT Kitchen & Bar. Beloved teacher and former Assistant Principal Carol Baden was able to stop by all three reunions and say hello. Sammi Sinsheimer Sedler ’07 chaired the reunion, knowing she wouldn’t be able to attend just so her classmates could come back together. Thank you, Sammi!

Class of 2012 The Class of 2012 hosted their five-year reunion on Saturday, December 23, at Ormby’s in midtown Atlanta. The young alumni had a lot to catch up on, and it was fun to see them together again. Reunion chair Megan Smith Goldwasser ’12 planned a great event!

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CLASS NOTES 1988 1987

Laura Calmon Block ’87 accepted a position in Raleigh, North Carolina, as District Coordinator with Team Rubicon. Team Rubicon is an international disaster response organization made up of 70 percent veterans and 30 percent first responders and civilians.

Marthame Sanders ’88 launched a weekly podcast, aijcast, which features conversations and performances at the intersection of art, inspiration, and justice. He is coming up on a full year of episodes, and you can listen to it at aijcast.com.

1989

Chuck Alexander ’89 bought a new house in Tucker, Georgia, and he also accepted a promotion as the Western Hemisphere Network Manager at Tensar International Corporation.

1991

In June, Alecia Sanders Gray ’91 moved from Lawrence, Kansas to Stillwater, Oklahoma, where her husband, Ben, accepted a job as a researcher and anthropologist at Oklahoma State University.

Alecia is the Programming and Marketing Manager at the Oklahoma WONDERtorium, a children’s play museum.

1995

Brant Ferko ’95 and his wife, Jessica, live in Buckhead and welcomed their second child in November.

Laura Calmon Block ’87 pictured right with two veterans partnering with Habitat for Humanity in North Carolina

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CLASS NOTES

2001 1996

Alice Hudson Pell ’01 married James Pell on July 15, 2017, at Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia. A few Galloway classmates were in attendance, including Baleigh Bartlett Isaacs ’99, Eric Eaton ’01, Seth Morganstern ’01, Dinsha Mistree ’01 and alumni parents Stacey and Richard Sapp. Alice and James reside in Nashville, Tennessee, where Alice is the Director of Development for the Tennessee Parks and Greenways Foundation.

2000

Caren and Seth Morganstern ’01 welcomed their first daughter, Jamie Wren Morganstern, on November 24, 2017.

Amir Farokhi ’96 won a seat on the Atlanta City Council, representing District 2, which includes Downtown, Midtown, Old Fourth Ward, Inman Park, Poncey-Highland, and Candler Park.

Philip Jaffe ’00 is working as a Pediatric Cardiac Anesthetist at Egleston Children’s Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Philip got engaged in June to Dr. Heather Short, who is finishing her residency in general surgery and is currently applying to fellowships in pediatric surgery. The two are getting married in Asheville, North Carolina, on July 21, 2018.

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CLASS NOTES

2002

Taylor Bentley ’02 joined Sutter Health as the company’s inhouse counsel focused on mergers and acquisitions, diversification, and innovation.

2003

Allison Barkley ’03 and her husband, Jon Trpkosh, welcomed their son, Eamon Lee Trpkosh, on September 20, 2017. The family resides in Hamden, Connecticut.

Brian Love ’04 is working as a Location Manager on Seasons 9 and 10 of HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” He is engaged to Jennifer Gumer, and the couple is planning a wedding for May 2018, in California.

2005

Chamberlyn Kitchens Marks ’05 and her husband, Calvin, welcomed their third son, Jude Edwin Marks, on September 5, 2017. They reside with Jude’s big brothers Ethan and Wesley in Wake Forest, North Carolina.

2004

Katie Battle Montell ’04 married Chris Montell on October 17, 2017, at Yarborough Mill in Fairmont, Georgia.

Taylor Owings ’05 got engaged to his girlfriend,Yolanda Ngo, in December, in Brooklyn, New York.

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CLASS NOTES

2006

Stacy Hackner ’06 earned a doctorate in bioarchaeology from the University College London. Her thesis was complimented by examiners as “fun to read,” which she believes many of her Galloway teachers said about her essays, as well. Stacy now teaches undergraduate classes in London.

Morgan White ’06 is in her second year working for United States Senator Kamala D. Harris, of California. Morgan runs the Los Angeles Internship Program and assists the State Director and Deputy Director with constituent services, outreach and community engagement.

2009

Jasmyn Turner Jackson ’09 married Anthony Jackson, Jr. on December 31, 2016, in Atlanta, Georgia. They celebrated with Galloway classmates Samir Sarda ’09, Anil Sarda ’09, Rachel Cole ’09, Elizabeth Fowler ’09, Michael Karsch ’09, Soren Martinson ’09, Jenna Bailey ’05 and their former teacher, Felicia McCrary.

2007

Anna Young Nastasi ’07 married Anthony Nastasi on September 2, 2017, at the Trolley Barn in Atlanta, Georgia.

2008

Paige Lowe ’09 received a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Georgia State University in May 2016. She is now working on her doctorate in counseling with a speciality in play therapy at University of North Texas. Her research focuses on how cancer affects family systems and developing interventions to promote family relationships in times of crisis.

Sarah Cate Ward-Rupp ’08 married Jonathan Rupp on November 11, 2017, at West Milford Farm in Cumming, Georgia.

Robert Grant ’08 performed the ceremony, Graham Kennedy ’08 gave a speech and Sarah’s sister, Mallory Ward ’06, was the maid of honor.

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CLASS NOTES

2014

Isaac Feiner ’14 created an Autism Spectrum Mentorship program last year called Spark Mentorship. The program runs out of the Emory Autism Center and is to be mentored by students from the Goizueta Business School to help participants with professional acumen and the development of business and life skills.

Cory Maran ’09 married his wife, Mallory, this past October in Connecticut. They live together in Washington, D.C., where Cory is the Director of Advocacy for the public affairs firm, CRAFT | Media/Digital.

Kelly Oppenheimer ’09 graduated from The University of South Carolina Law School and passed the South Carolina Bar Exam. She was sworn in to the bar last November.

2013

Savanna Lawing ’13 got engaged to Jaime Cardenas on November 21, 2017, in Cleveland, Ohio.The couple is currently living in Atlanta, Georgia, planning their wedding and preparing to attend graduate school in the fall.

In Memoriam It is with great sadness that The Galloway School acknowledges the loss of an alumna during the 2017-18 school year. We extend our sincere condolences to her family and friends.

Chelsea Beller ’06 Please note:This list includes updates reported to us by family members, newspapers and other sources.The information reported above reflects the period during which The Galloway School received and processed this information, not necessarily the dates individuals passed away. If you are aware of the recent passing of any Galloway alumni, please contact the alumni office at alumni@gallowayschool.org so that we may offer our condolences on behalf of our community.

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Ellithorp Endowments Ensure Generations of Learning Last fall, Galloway received two generous endowment gifts to fully fund the Chuckie Pugh Ellithorp Library Endowment and to establish the new Chuckie Ellithorp Faculty and Staff Award. Dan and Bev Ellithorp made the contributions to honor Dan’s late mother, former faculty member Chuckie Ellithorp, who was instrumental in the founding of Galloway and served in leadership roles for its first quarter century.

“Chuckie Ellithorp was the engine behind my dad’s vision for Galloway. His dreams became her passion.

During her 25 years at Galloway, it was Chuckie who in many ways ran the school,” said Jeff Galloway.

The Chuckie Ellithorp Faculty and Staff Award will be granted annually in recognition of a passionate faculty or staff member who works closely with students and encourages them to attain their personal best.

With deep gratitude, the Galloway community acknowledges the Ellithorp family and is proud to perpetuate Chuckie’s legacy.

During her 25 years of service to Galloway, Chuckie Ellithorp played an integral role in bringing Elliott Galloway’s vision to life.

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