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Looking Ahead for Windward Note from the Chair of the Board of Trustees As we come to the end of the 2021–22 school year, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Mr. Williamson and our incredible faculty, administration, and staff for all their tireless work this year. Once again, the Windward team delivered an outstanding academic program while navigating through a challenging environment. You all make Windward a truly special place for our students and families. Simply put—you are outstanding at what you do each day. Thank you for giving the lifelong gift of a Windward education to our students. I am also encouraged by the fact that we are slowly returning to inperson events to build community and connection at Windward. A huge thanks to all the Windward
families for your patience, confidence, and commitment during this time. You believe, like I do, that Windward provides a transformational experience to its students and gives them the confidence to achieve unlimited success. Respectfully,
Patty Wolff Chair of the Board of Trustees
Farewell to Departing Trustees At their May meeting, the Board thanked four outgoing trustees for their combined 34 years of service to The Windward School.
Timothy M. Jones, 20102022 Served as First Vice President and on the Buildings and Grounds/Real Estate Committee During his time on the Board, Mr. Jones provided an incredible breadth and depth of knowledge to help Windward identify and evaluate a number of real estate opportunities. He was critical to the purchase of the new WLS campus at 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue and ensuring the successful opening of the building in Fall 2021. He also served as a “sounding board” for the Head of School and Board Chair, providing sage advice and a thoughtful viewpoint on many strategic issues.
George P. Davison, 20162022 Served on the Program/Strategic Planning and DEIB Committees Mr. Davison played a critical role in the development and ratification of the 2019 Strategic Plan. His experience as Head of School at a NYC independent day school was invaluable as Windward navigated the global pandemic, and his work as a member of the Board’s DEIB committee enabled him to provide muchneeded input based on practical experience within a school setting. 4
The Compass Spring/Summer 2022
Joseph Lorono, 20032011 and 20182022 Served on the Building and Grounds/ Real Estate Committee During his most recent Board term, Mr. Lorono was instrumental in the planning, building, and opening of the new WLS at 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue. He worked tirelessly to ensure the building was constructed according to the highest standards, and he personally attended construction meetings daily and went above and beyond to open the building a year earlier than expected. Windward is fortunate that Mr. Lorono agreed to return to the Board to ensure the success of the WLS campus project, which would not have been possible without his dedicated work.
Jonathan Steingart, 20182022 Served on the Finance and Development Committees Mr. Steingart was a calm and kind presence at all Board meetings. His creative spirit and focus on the student experience during the development of the 2019 Strategic Plan helped shape The Windward School vision statement. Mr. Steingart’s unique point of view was critical to the development of the four pillars of the Strategic Plan.
