Dreaming BIG

TWO NFA LEGENDS WERE RECOGNIZED WITH THE INAUGURAL SAINT JOSEPH THE DREAMER AWARD AT NFA’S SIGNATURE FUNDRAISING EVENT

Dr. Ryan Killeen, President. “From a calligraphy lesson to a science module to a loving interaction with animals, Sister Marjorie has found unparalleled ways to impact hundreds of students walking through the doors of our school.”

“And Sister Roseann, it’s truly impossible to imagine Norwood-Fontbonne Academy without her presence,” continued Killeen. “She is the much beloved Maria Montessori of our community, and she continues to bless our NFA family following her retirement.”

Sister Marjorie retired following the 2017–18 school year and Sister Roseann retired from teaching following the 2021–22 school year. Despite being retired, both still play a very active role in the NFA community. Sister Marjorie serves on NFA’s Advisory Board and oversees the children’s garden, while Sister Roseann serves as a mentor in Montessori education as well as an ambassador for all of NFA’s Montessori partnerships.

The evening featured over 200 guests, live music from Annette Williams McCann, French inspired treats, and raised more than $25,000 for NFA.

25-YEAR HONOREES

Ready For Any Good Work

Many Sisters of Saint Joseph were in attendance to celebrate with the NFA community. Sisters in attendance:

Front row (left to right): Sisters

Marjorie Lawless, Mary Skopal, Sheila Murphy, Barbara Winnals, and Roseann Tribuiani

Back row (left to right): Sisters Sharon McCarthy, Marjorie Keenan, Madeline Franze, Terri Shaw, Mary McFadden, Rita Kehoe, Kathy McShane, Owen Patricia Bonner, Maureen Fichner, Karen Dietrich, Mary Louise Gentillini, and Jean Laurich.

30-YEAR HONOREE

The NFA community also honored three faculty members for their 25+ years of service to the school. Left to right: Janet Kershner (music teacher, 25 years), Betsy McGrath (Montessori teacher, 27 years), and Kathleen Eiser (student development, 29 years).

NFA also had the opportunity to raise funds for our Circle the Hill with Love campaign, which raised money to support our dear neighbors at Our Mother of Consolation, which sustained serious damage to its property following a fire in March. Thanks to the generosity of the NFA community, $8,500 was raised for the OMC community!