Every year, the Board of Trustees and school community thank and bid farewell to the dedicated board volunteers who have worked hard for many years on behalf of the school. This year, we say goodbye to five trustees who provided exemplary service to Rowland Hall. Our sincerest thanks to them for their contributions.
Jay Bartlett served two terms on the Board of Trustees from 2017 to 2023. Jay was involved with the Finance Committee as well as the Investment Committee, which he chaired from 2018 to 2021, and again from 2022 to 2023. Jay provided a holistic approach to the school’s investment strategy, with an eye on maximizing returns and ensuring that investments were made appropriately. We thank him for his service to the school and board.
Heather Ciriello served on the Board of Trustees from 2020 to 2023 as the McCarthey Campus Home & School representative, advocating for students and families. She also chaired the Annual Fund for two years, surpassing the fundraising goal and championing parent participation. During her time on the board, Heather served on the Inclusion, Equity, and Outreach Committee and the Development Committee. We wish Heather well and thank her for her dedication to the board and school.
Kitty Friedman ’91 served two terms on the Board of Trustees from 2017 to 2023. During her time as a trustee, Kitty was a valued member of the Development Committee, where she generously shared her wealth of knowledge about fundraising and engagement, and the Inclusion, Equity, and Outreach Committee. Kitty is a tireless advocate for students and families, and she always spoke up for those with learning differences. We wish her well and thank her for her service and contributions to the school.
Bishop Scott Hayashi served four terms on the Board of Trustees between 2010 and 2022, and was a member of the Education Committee and the Inclusion, Equity, and Outreach Committee. We are grateful to Bishop Hayashi for his thoughtful, impactful, and lengthy service to the board and school, and especially for his instrumental work in clarifying the role between the Episcopal Church and Rowland Hall. We wish Bishop Hayashi well and thank him for his dedication to the board and school.
Laura Snow Prosper served on the Board of Trustees from 2017 to 2023. She was on the Finance Committee and the Head Support and Evaluation Committee. Laura also served as co-chair of the search committee to hire a new head of school, dedicating countless hours to an inclusive hiring process that resulted in the hiring of Mick Gee. We thank her for her service and contributions, and we know she will continue to support Rowland Hall's mission for many years to come.
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