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Sarah Gilmore named Patricia A. Ireland Faculty Award Recipient
Please join us in congratulating Ms. Sarah Gilmore ‘01, Fourth Grade Teacher, who was named the 2026 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.
Known for her gentle manner and natural ability to instill confidence, Sarah guides her students with a contagious positivity, transforming tricky problems into moments of discovery. Congratulations, Ms. Gilmore, on this well-deserved honor!
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