VISITING THE CLASSROOMS AND HOME OF THE BORRMANNS
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t Western Reserve Academy, the Borrmanns are household names. They have taught in the Modern & Classical Languages Department since 1995, with Dr. Ralf Borrmann teaching French (and previously German) and serving as Compass Coordinator, and Christine ’84 (or, as her students refer to her, Madame) teaching French. But as with every WRA faculty member, this is only a slice of their life at Reserve. There is also the full commitment of coaching, mentoring, advising and chaperoning, all while balancing parenting, personal pursuits and more. The full and colorful life of the Borrmanns is a much longer story, but inside their classrooms and home, you’ll catch a glimpse. The items and decor on display reflect who they are as passionate educators, world travelers, loving parents and mentors of young minds. Here are just a few notable highlights, but the discerning former student or advisee will know there’s plenty more than meets the eye. 8
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