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Canterbury Honors Retiring Faculty and Staff
This school year six faculty and staff members retired following successful careers at Canterbury School. Together these faculty and staff members contributed more than 100 years of service to our great school.
- Mary Vollmer, Director of Library Services - 28 years
- Dr. Michael Lund, Lower School Science Teacher - 23 years
- Bill Loughran, Upper School Latin Teacher - 21 years
- Holly Voelker, Registrar & Assistant Director of College Guidance - 18 years
- Dave Kelskey, Maintenance - 17 years
- Dr. Mary Beth Fletcher, Reading Specialist - 14 years
On Wednesday, May 30, 2018, several celebrations took place to honor those headed off to their next adventure. During our Upper School Awards Assembly, Melissa Wilson, Canterbury’s Director of College Guidance, shared wonderful words honoring Holly Voelker. Mrs. Voelker is retiring after 18 years at Canterbury serving as our Registrar and Assistant Director of College Guidance. Bill Loughran, who is retiring after 21 years, was also honored by Carl Melamet, Head of Upper School, as well as two of his students, Jordan Hummel and Michael Morell.
During our Lower School Closing Assembly, students shared in the farewells for Dr. Michael Lund and Dr. Mary Beth Fletcher with special songs and stories. Evonne Clapper, Director of Guidance Counseling, along with Nikki Ernst, Lower School Director, shared kind words about both Dr. Lund and Dr. Fletcher. They were also honored at a special celebration held in Hanno Dining Hall for our entire school community. Special thanks to Canterbury parent Diane Meyers for providing desserts, refreshments, and flowers for the event.
Dave Kelskey, who served in our maintenance department for 17 years, headed off on his well-deserved retirement earlier this spring. Students presented him with a special keepsake following one of our Lower School performances in March.
Mary Vollmer, our Director of Library Services, also retired after 28 years at Canterbury. Students honored Mrs. Vollmer during an Upper School Assembly in December.
Mary Vollmer, our Director of Library Services, also retired after 28 years at Canterbury. Students honored Mrs. Vollmer during an Upper School Assembly in December.
We would like to extend our gratitude to all of our retiring faculty and staff. Thank you for your dedication and service to Canterbury.
