INSPIRING OUR FUTURE / FACULTY
Merci, Madame Last summer, Martine Schachenmayr retired after 26 years teaching languages to Northwood students. We are grateful for her years of service to our school.
For all of my fifteen years at Northwood, Martine has been a wonderful colleague, and an inspiring and thoroughly dedicated teacher.
Merci, Madame!” – HOWARD RUNYON
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Northwood
| SPRING 2021
Originally from Saumur, France, Martine joined the faculty in 1994. Both of her children, Philipp ’07 and Beatrice ’09 are Northwood alumni. Madame, Schach — the entire Northwood School wishes you the very best in retirement! In celebration, fellow faculty share some of their well wishes: “Martine is a great colleague and friend. Her professionalism and constant desire to improve as a teacher was impressive. Her effervescent personality and ability to find humor in all situations made her a strong member of the foreign language department. We’ll miss you Martine!” —Tim Weaver “What I love most about Martine is her passion for living and her adventurous spirit. Some folks might not know that during the summer months, Martine loves to take a late-night dip in the lake by herself. She’s a friend to all and always gave 100% to her students and
colleagues. Congrats on a well-deserved retirement!” —Marcy Fagan “Martine. You made it! we have been through so much together. Raising our kids at school. Watching you be the most amazing mother and parent role model. I will never forget Sara saying to me that you were one of her favorite teachers of ALL TIME. Thanks for all the laughs over the years. You will be truly missed.” —Donny “Martine — You’re a wonderful friend and a talented and patient teacher. We’ve all benefited from your love and support and Northwood won’t be the same without you! Enjoy every minute of retirement, you’ve earned it!” —The Martins – Sytske, Jeff and Anja ’22 “No one makes crepes like Martine — a memory that many alums share. We will miss you, Martine, but we still intend to invite ourselves over to your garden!” — Stephanie Colby
