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Patricia Jordan will be our new Elementary Division Head!

Dear Families,
I am pleased to share that after a rigorous hiring process that included one internal candidate and two highly qualified external candidates, we have come out with a clear winner – our own Patricia Jordan!
The respect this community has for Patricia came through loud and clear on the feedback survey forms. Some on the Elementary team wrote of her commitment and loyalty to the school and her deep respect for its members, from children to colleagues to parents. They also commented on her dedication to DEI and her ability to conduct warm, thoughtful, and even-handed conversations in the toughest of moments. I wanted to share, too, how impressed the committee was with the way Patricia handled herself through the hiring process. Putting yourself out there as an internal candidate is never an easy prospect, and Patricia handled it with grace.
For those of you who don’t know, Patricia has been at Springmont for the past thirteen years and taught at several other Montessori schools before coming here. Most of her classroom experience has been in Lower Elementary, but she did spend a year as a remote Upper Elementary teacher during Covid. Patricia has helped mentor many new teachers over her career and is seen by her colleagues as a knowledgeable resource. Patricia has led employee initiatives on issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion and currently serves on the school’s DEIJB committee. Please join me in congratulating Patricia!
I also want to thank and acknowledge Allwyn Fitzpatrick for her time and effort over these past 14 months in guiding the division and the school toward a path of greater and more fully aligned Montessori practice. Allwyn and Patricia will take time to help ensure a smooth transition and that we continue in this good work. Allwyn leaves us at the end of May, and Patricia will officially start in her new role on June 1.
I expect to have an announcement about the Upper Elementary teacher taking over Ellen’s classroom within the next 10 days. Thank you for your patience as we put together the strongest Elementary team possible.
Warm regards,
Elizabeth
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