Farewell: Chris Patterson

Callie Schneider, XI and Jennifer Martin, XI
Features Editors

Chris Patterson has served as the Associate Director of Finance at PDS since 1995, with a brief hiatus from 1999 to 2001.…

Farewell: Peter Wood

Selena Anjur-Dietrich, X
Staff Artist

In his seven years as a member of the PDS community, Peter Wood broadened and enriched the Middle School experience in the classroom, on the athletic…

Farewell: Steve Bailey

Joe Duvall, XI
Web Editor

This year, PDS loses its treasured Head of Information Technology, Steve Bailey. He departs after 22 years of service to the school and its students.

Mr. Bailey…

Farewell: Kurt Ludwig

Callie Schneider, XI and Jennifer Martin, XI
Features Editors

Kurt Ludwig has been a dedicated member of the Buildings and Grounds crew at PDS for over ten years. Originally hired as…

Farewell: John Baldwin

James Sanderson, XI
Editor-in-Chief

After 23 years of in service as a teacher, advisor, coach, and mentor at PDS, Upper School Math Department Chair John Baldwin will take his talents halfway…

Farewell: Kate Winton

Sean McCoy, XI
Editor-in-Chief

Upper School English teacher Kate Winton, a beloved member of our community, is concluding a career of dedication to PDS that lasted for over a quarter of a century.

Since arriving…

Farewell: Kristen Acker

Adithi Rajagopalan, XI
Styles Editor

Kristen Acker came to PDS three years ago to become the conductor of PDS’s Concert Choir. Upon arrival, she was surprised to find that there was…

Farewell: John Weaver

Jacob Eisenberg, XI – Sports Editor

The position of Head of the Lower School calls for an amiable and active leader—someone who pushes themselves and their students to curiously and inquisitively…

Farewell: Judy Michaels

Natasha Rao, XI
Styles Editor

There are some people who enter our lives fleetingly without making an impression, and then there are those who leave their lasting mark upon us all.…

Farewell: Catherine Miller

Katie Petrino, X – News Editor

Part of PDS’s mission is to foster a love of learning in all students. Head Librarian and a much-beloved fixture at PDS, Catherine Miller has…