With Gratitude
A Celebration of Service
The Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart education is only made possible by the team members who bring it to life on a daily basis.
The following remarks were shared by Head of School Catherine Ronan Karrels ’86, on May 22, 2019, describing these wonderful team members and asking for prayers for them:
At the conclusion of our 2018-2019 academic year, we honored and thanked 13 employees who had each dedicated at least 20 years of service to Stone Ridge. These 13 individuals, through their own tireless and boundless efforts, made remarkable contributions to the foundation of Stone Ridge. When combined together, their service reflects an astounding 405 years of service to the School.
“Our Lower School bids a fond farewell to Stone Ridge alumna and 21-year employee, Susan O’Callaghan Davis. Susan ran our Lower School library for many years and in recent years extended her impact as Lower School Campus Minister. Susan’s keen appreciation for literature and faith have been a tremendous gift to the Lower School.
Like so many of the Religious of the Sacred Heart who partnered in teams to educate young women, these individuals are part of the extended team that has carried forward the original mission and helped make it relevant for today’s Sacred Heart students.
For 28 years, our Middle School science and math students have benefited from the calm, gentle demeanor of June Gentilcore. June’s excellence and joy as a teacher have helped decades of students develop a love for math, science, and a curiosity about the world around them. Our Middle School Social Studies Department bids a fond farewell to three remarkable teachers: Sally Foley, Chair of the Department, served for 28 years; Dr. Chris Weber for 33 years; and Tom O’Hare for 40 years. With their own distinct style and sense of humor, each brought passion and excellence to the study of history, current events, and the society around us. They have cultivated in generations of our Middle School girls a deep appreciation for critical thinking, the importance of civic engagement, and the importance of learning from the past.
Counterclockwise from top left, Susan O'Callaghan Davis with Lower School students; June Genticore with Grade 5 students from the Class of 2024; Sally Foley with Grade 8 advisees from the Class of 1998
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