Quotes:

Anonymous

Developing a year plan with Anne was akin to changing the world. We “worked” for a few hours, but felt so accomplished at the end. There was no end to her creativity and energy for this kind of work, and it made our class that much more rewarding and enriching for the students too. That kind of productive relationship is rare in a teaching environment when so many people are afraid of letting things go or wanting control over a process. And giving that much time in what was usually a holiday break, is also unusual. She was very committed to the process and always engaged in a positive way that would move the work forward.

Adrienne Behrmann

Although I have not taught any courses with Anne, I have observed that she has been quick to form close working relationships with others teaching Chemistry, notably Nickie Wallace and David Lao. She is clearly well-respected by her colleagues and she works collaboratively with others. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience in her field and is always willing to share and encourage others to hone their craft.

Krissy Russell

Anne is just hands-down a respectful and productive relationship builder. One day about a month ago comes to mind immediately as a good example of this. It was the end of a PDD and I came to the chemistry classroom to return some chemicals. Anne and I started chatting and before you knew it, we were sitting down at student desks and in deep conversation–about school, about the pandemic, about life. A full hour went by with neither of us being very conscious of it. The most memorable part of that conversation for me was when I left and had to walk by the outside windows of the chemistry classroom to get to my office. As Anne saw me coming, she opened up the window and said something like “I just wanted you to know that the conversation we just had was the highlight of my day. I really appreciate you.” Talk about a respectful way to interact with a colleague! Her comment lit me up! This conversation is just one example. Anne has texted me when I’ve been out of school to make sure I’m okay, humbly given me professional advice, and even given me large quantities of furniture 🙂

Burton Barrager

Valuable member of the science department, er, discipline. I have enjoyed my time with you socially the most, whether chatting up Henry Gould on the way tot he Mariners Game in September or going out for the first time after COVID hit with you, Kuff, & Nickie.

Katie Dodd

Anne is a strong and knowledgeable voice in our Science discipline meetings. She encourages us to find a balance between our professional commitments and personal lives, and I have found this to be a really important perspective that is not always easily voiced. She has successfully collaborated with many other teachers at the school in her time here, having shared preps with (I believe) Nickie Wallace, Steve Fassino, Adam Waltzer, Kip Wassink and David Lao (and probably others). More personally, I know and appreciate Anne as someone that I can talk to with my own questions or concerns, and I really value her input. We’ve already had a bunch of conversations about the PDP this year and I always emerge from those with great ideas.

Terry Macaluso

My overall sense is that Anne is positive and open in communications with colleagues. Most of my observations are in informal settings.

Caitlyn McLane

I feel like I actually answered this question in my prior responses, so I will keep this short and hopefully avoid repeating myself. Anne is a strong team player and she builds community by processing, sharing, debriefing, and collaborating with colleagues. Whether it be a “high” or a “low” of the academic cycle, Anne is there to speak genuinely and honestly about her experience and to normalize both the triumphs and the challenges of teaching. She stands up for what she believes in and she is always willing to put in the work. She has earned the respect of her colleagues by pulling her weight, having high standards, and being intentional in her leadership and advocacy.

John Stegeman

It seems to me that Anne has great relationships with teaching partners. I recall some conversations we’ve had about her comfort both being the lead teacher in Chem and following the lead of others in Bio. That’s the essence of good collaboration.

Sam Uzwack

When Anne was the facilitator for Krissy’s PDP team, she established a strong sense of trust and teamwork amongst the group. Her leadership of the group made this a priority; her focus on staying on target and using time well was appreciated by all.

Steve Fassino

YES. I must say my relationship with Anne is one that I cherish deeply. If we had not co-taught I’m not sure we would’ve sought each other out as friends- but I’m SO GLAD we taught together. We stopped teaching together 2 years ago, but I still go to Anne with questions I have about the course (I asked her input on something last week). This speaks to Anne’s ability to put herself in your shoes, understand what you’re wrestling with, and think long-term about the consequences of a decision.

Anonymous

Based on conversations and interactions, I know that Anne is respectful of all her colleagues. However, one thing that could be perceived by some as disrespectful is the choice to not attend some morning discipline meetings. I think that our discipline group recognizes that it is not her preferred meeting time, however we each sacrifice something to attend and expect others to do the same. I view it as buying in to be a part of a team. Again, I know it is not an intentional act of disrespect, but it has the potential to be viewed that way.

Kip Wassink

Anne was a great partner to teach with. She had great ideas and was very flexible and willing to try anything, but also had not hesitation with letting me know if she didn’t think something was going to work very well.