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alumni news Dear Harvey Alumni, As we look back on the past 18+ months, I believe that we have all formed an even greater appreciation for teachers. How could we not have? Our teachers were unwavering in their commitment to our students throughout the pandemic. Their already challenging jobs took on additional obstacles that they tackled head-on, enabling their students to continue to remain engaged and feel connected. During a time when there was so much uncertainty for everyone, students at Harvey had amazing teachers, ensuring that they felt seen, heard, and connected on an academic and personal level. As part of the Harvey community, you are well aware of the incredible teachers that Harvey has and has had during the years. Our teachers give our children purpose, and they establish relationships that inspire them to be driven to do well and succeed in life. They work tirelessly each day to create a solid foundation that allows our children to become the leaders of tomorrow. Great teachers change lives for the better. They act as a support system when needed, serve as constant role models, and encourage our children to dream bigger by expanding their limits and challenging their creativity. The connections that many of our alumni had with teachers while at Harvey inspired many to return to Harvey as teachers themselves. Other alums developed the passion for educating and have gone on to become teachers because of the impact of the teachers they had at Harvey. The dedication of Harvey’s teachers to their students is evident through their round-the-clock work, whether grading papers, providing extra help, creating new and exciting lesson plans, or communicating with parents or students. Teachers can make one of the largest impacts on another person’s life, and our alums, those teaching at Harvey or other institutions, have wonderful insights, strengths, and skills to share as they shape the hearts and minds of tomorrow’s leaders. Warm regards,
Lara Casano ’95, Harvey Alumni Association, President
46 HAR VEY MAGAZINE // winter 2022
