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Well Wishes STACY PALMER EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT RETIRES AFTER 31 YEARS
caring way. Stacy’s calm and pleasant voice can be heard on many a snow day or alert messages and her technical savvy ensured the school always had its phone system in good order!
Stacy has always cared about Tower Hill traditions. She delights in the Gingerbread People Hunt, Halloween parades, Grandparents’ and Friends’ Day, Homecoming and more. You can always find Stacy sporting green and white and cheering the school on with great heart. Stacy has greeted hundreds of visitors to the school over the years, whether she was sitting in the Head’s Office helping to manage calendars, events, trustee meetings, organizing graduation or at the front desk making sure everyone was taken care of with kindness.
Stacy Palmer will retire from Tower Hill at the end of the 2022-2023 school year. Stacy’s service to Tower Hill spans 31 years and it is fair to say that Stacy’s dedication to Tower Hill has touched hundreds of people.
Stacy was hired by Tim Golding in May of 1992 to work in the Head of School’s Office where she supported the school from all angles. Tim Golding offered the following words about Stacy: “Stacy was one of my signature hires. She embraced the school’s culture, treated everyone with respect, anticipated the needs of the administration, faculty and staff and sought to problem solve whenever possible. Her loyalty and devotion to Tower Hill has been exemplary.”
Stacy ensured things were always working smoothly such as overseeing operations in the faculty workroom, keeping machines running, taking care of mail and shipping, etc. When Stacy was hired, President Bill Wood explained that her job was much like the oil that keeps the gears moving. Most recently, Stacy has supported the recruitment efforts and welcomed candidates with warmth and ensured their visits were smooth and efficient.
Over the years, trustees, alumni, parents, students, faculty and staff all benefited from Stacy’s warm and
Bessie Speers said: “Stacy has a huge heart and cares deeply about Tower Hill. She has established friendships and relationships with teachers, alumni, parents and community members across the years. We are especially grateful to Stacy for her dedication to Tower Hill and for all the ways her kindness, warmth and dedication have impacted our school community.” We are thrilled that Stacy will soon have more time to spend with her devoted husband Donnie, their children and grandchildren.