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Daniel Kitching named Patricia A. Ireland Faculty Award Recipient
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Daniel Kitching '01, Director of Bands, who was named the 2025 Patricia A. Ireland Faculty Award recipient at our recent graduation ceremony.
The award recognizes faculty whose qualities of professionalism, compassion, and good nature exemplify those of retired Head of School Patricia Ireland.
Daniel’s journey with Independence began as a student and has grown into a legacy of impact through compassion, musicianship, energy, and enthusiasm. Congratulations, Mr. Kitching, on this well-deserved honor!
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