Canterbury Honors Faculty and Staff at End of Year Celebration
On Tuesday, May 27, 2025, Canterbury held its annual End of the Year Celebration to recognize the dedication and service of our incredible faculty and staff. The gathering honored those marking milestone years of service to our school community, a testament to the passion and commitment that make Canterbury such a special place to learn and grow.
This year’s honorees included:
25 Years of Service
Nikki Ernst, Head of Lower School
Dayna Fancher, Lower School Teacher (also retiring at the end of this school year)
20 Years of Service
Caren Speier, Academic Support Specialist for Mathematics, Grades 2–6
Ron Young, Upper School History and Social Sciences
10 Years of Service
Rick Kirschner, Head of School
Erin Smith, Head of Upper School
Jim Giesen, Upper School Mathematics
Jennifer Reeves, Lower School Assistant Teacher
Jennifer Stephenson, Director of Instructional Technology and Innovation K–12
Liza Thomas, Lower School Assistant Teacher
Cameron Foos, Middle School English
We are grateful for each of these individuals and the impact they’ve made in the lives of our students, families, and colleagues. Congratulations, and thank you for all you do to make Canterbury shine!