- Faculty & Staff
Lisa Principe named Patricia A. Ireland Faculty Award Recipient
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Lisa Principe, a member of our early childhood faculty, who was named the 2024 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.
An exceptional classroom teacher, Lisa is steadfast and ever-patient in helping her students grow in every way imaginable. Congratulations, Mrs. Principe, on this well-deserved honor!
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