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Retirements Lisa Whitbeck, Grade 3 Head Teacher, announced that Ryan George Whitbeck was born on March 16th, three weeks earlier than expected. He weighed 7 lbs and measured 20". His big sister, Layla, was so excited to meet her baby brother, who Lisa describes as "a happy, healthy, and an easy-going little guy!" Leann Winn, Grades 9–12 Science Teacher. Leann, after co-chairing the first-ever virtual conference last summer for the National Marine Educators Association (NMEA), as representative of the New York State Marine Education Association (NYSMEA) co-chaired NMEA's first-ever hybrid conference this summer. Its theme was "Charting the Course with Perseverance" and yet another United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Ocean Decade event. Plenary speakers, who recently attended the UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon, discussed how ocean literacy can address environmental problems on a global scale. Amongst awards distributed and appointments made, Leann was nominated and accepted a Director position on the NMEA Board. Florence Gross, Grades 9–12 Academic Support by Abby Diamond, Grades 6–12 Director of Academic Support I don't remember the first time I met Florence. It seems as though she has always been a part of Trevor. And now, in visualizing her retirement, it is hard to imagine Trevor and the Academic Support office without her presence. ree things come to mind when I think of Florence. e first is her ability to hold the attention of a room with her incredible stories, many of which tap into her past life as a shoe model, a graduate student studying with her small children under the library table, and a member of the New Walden Lincoln School faculty as it was being incorporated into e Day School. From this rich and varied life, Florence has stories that resonate widely and they always offer a glimpse into her many facets. e second is her fashion sense. Every morning, when Florence arrived (or I should say, when I arrived, because she was always at work well before I was), I would take a quick glance to check out her outfit of the day. She was always color-coordinated down to her coat and accessories—whether it was her green outfit, her purple ensemble (see the above middle image, taken at the 2012 Senior Dinner), or one comprised of more subtle shades of black and gray, everything was (and I imagine still is!) put together perfectly. Finally, and most importantly, is Florence's commitment to and love for her students. Walking by her desk, I frequently saw her deeply engaged in conversation with a student. Whether they were talking about an upcoming essay, a tricky math problem, or Florence's book recommendations for summer reading, her quiet, even tone and emanating warmth always make her students feel comfortable, safe, and confident. Florence saw countless children through the often-tumultuous Upper School years, and sent them off to college (and beyond) understanding themselves and knowing how to ask for help. eir gratitude for the time she spent with them is clear when they come back to visit, as they so often do. Now it is our time to thank you, Florence, for your 34 years of dedication to Trevor and to the students who were privileged to receive academic support from you. We wish you all the best.

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