Links to Sharing Pages
Congratulate our Distinguished Alumni 2025
Shana Waterman '90 - Distinguished Alumna: visit https://padlet.com/CKshares/ShanaWaterman90 to share your congratulations
Dirk Denison '75 - Distinguished Alumnus: visit https://padlet.com/CKshares/DirkDenison75 to share your congratulations
Faculty Milestones 2025
Retirements of longtime faculty members:
Congratulate Stacy Rivard (Head of the Girls Middle School, faculty/administrator since 2003) on her retirement https://padlet.com/CKshares/Rivard
Wish Keith McConnell (Brookside Head since 2012) well as he begins his next chapter https://padlet.com/CKshares/McConnell
Congratulate Ann Mell as she retires (Physical Education Instructor and Administrator since 1981) https://padlet.com/CKshares/mell
Congratulate Vickie Abbott (Upper School nursing staff since 1998) on her retirement https://padlet.com/CKshares/Abbott
Congratulate Karen Turlay (Upper School history instructor since 2007) on her retirement https://padlet.com/CKshares/Turlay
Wish Jim Gabriel (vocal music instructor since 2010) well in his next chapter: https://padlet.com/CKshares/Gabriel
Wish Laura Marmorstein (Brookside Librarian since 2000) well in retirement https://padlet.com/CKshares/Marmorstein
Congratulate Paulina Shaw (Middle School language instructor since 1996) on her retirement https://padlet.com/CKshares/Pshaw
Wish Michael Auth (Middle School science instructor since 1998) on his retirement https://padlet.com/CKshares/Auth
You can wish these faculty well in person at reunion on Saturday June 7 at 4pm in the Cranbrook Library Reading Room.
Sunday brunch will be an opportunity to wish departing division heads Stacy Rivard and Keith McConnell well.
Former Faculty:
Congratulate Prospero Dagbovie and Fran Dagbovie on their new status as Honorary Alumni! https://padlet.com/CKshares/Dagbovies
In Memoriam:
Share stories, photos and memories of longtime Faculty and Staff we have lost in the past year
Sam Salas, Faculty, Headmaster, Director of Schools (1960 - 1962, 1964 - 1987) https://padlet.com/CKshares/Salas
- Come share memories of Sam Salas during reunion weekend - Saturday, June 7, 4pm, Cranbrook Library Reading Room
- Facilitated by his former colleague Charlie Shaw
David Mogill (Middle School Math Teacher/HUB instructor since 1982) https://padlet.com/CKshares/DMogill
- David will be remembered at the 4A/HUB networking event reunion weekend - Saturday, June 7 3pm Tremain Common
Janet Kapala (Instrumental Music Instructor 1977-2016) https://padlet.com/CKshares/Kapala
- There will be a Celebration of Life held for Janet Kapala at Christ Church Cranbrook on Saturday, June 7 at 10 am.
Francine Rode (English Department 1969-1982) https://padlet.com/CKshares/Rode
Dr. Sue Hahn Spencer (Science Department 1981-2000) https://padlet.com/CKshares/Spencer
Connie Reebel Jones, Brookside Kindergarten Teacher (1965-1978) https://padlet.com/CKshares/Reebel
Shana Waterman '90 - Distinguished Alumna: visit https://padlet.com/CKshares/ShanaWaterman90 to share your congratulations
Dirk Denison '75 - Distinguished Alumnus: visit https://padlet.com/CKshares/DirkDenison75 to share your congratulations
Faculty Milestones 2025
Retirements of longtime faculty members:
Congratulate Stacy Rivard (Head of the Girls Middle School, faculty/administrator since 2003) on her retirement https://padlet.com/CKshares/Rivard
Wish Keith McConnell (Brookside Head since 2012) well as he begins his next chapter https://padlet.com/CKshares/McConnell
Congratulate Ann Mell as she retires (Physical Education Instructor and Administrator since 1981) https://padlet.com/CKshares/mell
Congratulate Vickie Abbott (Upper School nursing staff since 1998) on her retirement https://padlet.com/CKshares/Abbott
Congratulate Karen Turlay (Upper School history instructor since 2007) on her retirement https://padlet.com/CKshares/Turlay
Wish Jim Gabriel (vocal music instructor since 2010) well in his next chapter: https://padlet.com/CKshares/Gabriel
Wish Laura Marmorstein (Brookside Librarian since 2000) well in retirement https://padlet.com/CKshares/Marmorstein
Congratulate Paulina Shaw (Middle School language instructor since 1996) on her retirement https://padlet.com/CKshares/Pshaw
Wish Michael Auth (Middle School science instructor since 1998) on his retirement https://padlet.com/CKshares/Auth
You can wish these faculty well in person at reunion on Saturday June 7 at 4pm in the Cranbrook Library Reading Room.
Sunday brunch will be an opportunity to wish departing division heads Stacy Rivard and Keith McConnell well.
Former Faculty:
Congratulate Prospero Dagbovie and Fran Dagbovie on their new status as Honorary Alumni! https://padlet.com/CKshares/Dagbovies
In Memoriam:
Share stories, photos and memories of longtime Faculty and Staff we have lost in the past year
Sam Salas, Faculty, Headmaster, Director of Schools (1960 - 1962, 1964 - 1987) https://padlet.com/CKshares/Salas
- Come share memories of Sam Salas during reunion weekend - Saturday, June 7, 4pm, Cranbrook Library Reading Room
- Facilitated by his former colleague Charlie Shaw
David Mogill (Middle School Math Teacher/HUB instructor since 1982) https://padlet.com/CKshares/DMogill
- David will be remembered at the 4A/HUB networking event reunion weekend - Saturday, June 7 3pm Tremain Common
Janet Kapala (Instrumental Music Instructor 1977-2016) https://padlet.com/CKshares/Kapala
- There will be a Celebration of Life held for Janet Kapala at Christ Church Cranbrook on Saturday, June 7 at 10 am.
Francine Rode (English Department 1969-1982) https://padlet.com/CKshares/Rode
Dr. Sue Hahn Spencer (Science Department 1981-2000) https://padlet.com/CKshares/Spencer
Connie Reebel Jones, Brookside Kindergarten Teacher (1965-1978) https://padlet.com/CKshares/Reebel
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In case you missed it! Sharing pages from Reunion 2024
Congratulate our Distinguished Alumni 2024
Charlene Li '84 - Distinguished Alumna: visit https://padlet.com/CKshares/CharleneLi84 to share your congratulations
Ivan Krstic '04 - Distinguished Alumnus: visit https://padlet.com/CKshares/IvanKrstic04 to share your congratulations
Celebrate the Performing Arts at Cranbrook Schools:
Add photos and stories of performances and make song suggestions for reunion 2024 here: https://padlet.com/CKshares/ckCelebratePerfArts
Faculty Milestones 2024
Retirements
Congratulate Cindy Mecsey on her retirement. Share your congratulations and a story or memory here: https://padlet.com/CKshares/ckCMecsey24
Honorary Alumni
Congratulate Jo Jo Macey on her new status as an Honorary Alum: https://padlet.com/CKshares/jjMacey
Congratulate David Mogill on his new status as an Honorary Alum: https://padlet.com/CKshares/DMogill
Congratulate John Twedt on his new status as an Honorary Alum: https://padlet.com/CKshares/JTwedt
In Memoriam:
Share stories, photos and memories of Faculty and Staff we have lost in the past year
Jessie Sinclair (Dance Director 1961-2002), : https://padlet.com/CKshares/JSinclair
Charles Geroux (Director of Performing Arts (1970-1999): https://padlet.com/CKshares/geroux
Jan Wells (Typing and Keyboarding Instructor (1969 - 1995): https://padlet.com/CKshares/JWells
Connie Robinson, Math Department, Rowing Coach (1985–2000): https://padlet.com/CKshares/CRobinson
Harry Miller, Bus Driver, Coach (1987–2018): https://padlet.com/CKshares/HarryMiller
Jean Smart, Brookside Nurse/Faculty (1954–1992): https://padlet.com/CKshares/JSmart
Eddie Green, Director Horizons-Upward Bound (2000-2010): https://padlet.com/CKshares/EGreen
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In case you missed it!
2023 Faculty Milestones
Anniversaries
Congratulate Greg Miller on 40 years at CK: https://bit.ly/ck40YearsGmiller
Congratulate Marilynn Roche on 40 years at Brookside: https://bit.ly/ck40YearsMroche
Both carry on in their amazing careers at Cranbrook Schools!
Retirements
Wish Lynn Bennett Carpenter (CKUS Artist-in-Residence since 2004) well in her retirement: https://bit.ly/ckBennettCarpenter23
Wish Sheila Cohen (BMS Math and more since 1987) well in her retirement: https://bit.ly/ckSCohen23
Wish Debbie Kridler well (GMS Math and more since 1977) in Retirement: https://bit.ly/ckKridler
2022 Retirements
Brookside:
Peter Charney, after 39 years an administrator and teacher https://padlet.com/CKshares/charney
In case you missed it! Sharing pages from Reunion 2024
Congratulate our Distinguished Alumni 2024
Charlene Li '84 - Distinguished Alumna: visit https://padlet.com/CKshares/CharleneLi84 to share your congratulations
Ivan Krstic '04 - Distinguished Alumnus: visit https://padlet.com/CKshares/IvanKrstic04 to share your congratulations
Celebrate the Performing Arts at Cranbrook Schools:
Add photos and stories of performances and make song suggestions for reunion 2024 here: https://padlet.com/CKshares/ckCelebratePerfArts
Faculty Milestones 2024
Retirements
Congratulate Cindy Mecsey on her retirement. Share your congratulations and a story or memory here: https://padlet.com/CKshares/ckCMecsey24
Congratulate Fred and Maggie Higgins on their retirement! Physics and Astronomy teacher Fred Higgins retires after 35 years of supporting students in their quest to shoot for the stars, and his wife Maggie retires after a variety of roles including College Counseling, Performing Arts and Residential life. Share your congratulations and a story or memory here: https://padlet.com/CKshares/Higgins24
Honorary Alumni
Congratulate Jo Jo Macey on her new status as an Honorary Alum: https://padlet.com/CKshares/jjMacey
Congratulate David Mogill on his new status as an Honorary Alum: https://padlet.com/CKshares/DMogill
Congratulate John Twedt on his new status as an Honorary Alum: https://padlet.com/CKshares/JTwedt
In Memoriam:
Share stories, photos and memories of Faculty and Staff we have lost in the past year
Jessie Sinclair (Dance Director 1961-2002), : https://padlet.com/CKshares/JSinclair
Charles Geroux (Director of Performing Arts (1970-1999): https://padlet.com/CKshares/geroux
Jan Wells (Typing and Keyboarding Instructor (1969 - 1995): https://padlet.com/CKshares/JWells
Connie Robinson, Math Department, Rowing Coach (1985–2000): https://padlet.com/CKshares/CRobinson
Harry Miller, Bus Driver, Coach (1987–2018): https://padlet.com/CKshares/HarryMiller
Jean Smart, Brookside Nurse/Faculty (1954–1992): https://padlet.com/CKshares/JSmart
Eddie Green, Director Horizons-Upward Bound (2000-2010): https://padlet.com/CKshares/EGreen
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In case you missed it!
2023 Faculty Milestones
Anniversaries
Congratulate Greg Miller on 40 years at CK: https://bit.ly/ck40YearsGmiller
Congratulate Marilynn Roche on 40 years at Brookside: https://bit.ly/ck40YearsMroche
Both carry on in their amazing careers at Cranbrook Schools!
Retirements
Wish Lynn Bennett Carpenter (CKUS Artist-in-Residence since 2004) well in her retirement: https://bit.ly/ckBennettCarpenter23
Wish Sheila Cohen (BMS Math and more since 1987) well in her retirement: https://bit.ly/ckSCohen23
Wish Debbie Kridler well (GMS Math and more since 1977) in Retirement: https://bit.ly/ckKridler
2022 Retirements
Brookside:
Peter Charney, after 39 years an administrator and teacher https://padlet.com/CKshares/charney
Debra Calfin (Himelhoch) after 37 years https://padlet.com/CKshares/himelhoch
Kathleen Samul after 27 years at the Early Childhood Center https://padlet.com/CKshares/samul
Upper School:
Steve Graf retired after 13 years as Athletic Director https://padlet.com/CKshares/graf
Ann Mell marks 41 years https://padlet.com/CKshares/mell
Jo Jo Macey celebrates 41 years of inspiring creativity https://padlet.com/CKshares/macey
John Twedt hits “40 Years On” https://padlet.com/CKshares/twedt
Remembrance
Remembering Betsy Lamb https://padlet.com/CKshares/BLamb
Betsy, who served as a teacher, administrator and Robotics coach, came to the schools with husband Rich Lamb in 1977.
Betsy, who served as a teacher, administrator and Robotics coach, came to the schools with husband Rich Lamb in 1977.
2021 retirees:
Russ Conner (1970) https://padlet.com/CKshares/Conner70
Randy Tufts (1970) https://padlet.com/CKshares/Tufts70
Charlie Shaw (1977) https://padlet.com/CKshares/Shaw77
Katie Lorts (1980) https://padlet.com/CKshares/Lorts80
Bob Greene (1982) https://padlet.com/CKshares/Greene82
Jim Ladd (1983) https://padlet.com/CKshares/Ladd83
Ric Bowdy (1984) https://padlet.com/CKshares/Bowdy84
Tom DeCraene (1986) https://padlet.com/CKshares/DeCraene86
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