Outside our front office, we display our collection of all-school photos taken each year since our first year. Lee and Linda have touched countless students and their families during their time at FSP. Thank you!
Linda Ashe-Ford will be retiring at the end of this school year. She joined FSP five years ago and has significantly grown our Aftercare program during this period of FSP’s growth. A colleague who works in Aftercare said: “Linda is amazing to work for and to work with. Her ability to communicate with thoughtfulness and understanding to both students of all ages and those who work for her is really special.” An eighth-grader said, “Linda is absolutely amazing. Before Covid, we used to have cooking club, and I miss it so much.” On top of her work in Aftercare, Linda has contributed professional and personal expertise to our DEI work, supporting FSP’s “difficult conversations,” establishing our antiracist scope and sequence, mentoring preschool staff, consulting with teachers and administration about inclusivity and equity work, and assisting our first parents of students of color affinity group.
Lee Chisholm will be retiring after fourteen years with FSP. His exploratory and wonder-filled approach to science and math, combined with his artistic passions (poetry, watercolor, and sculpture, to name just a few), have bolstered our middle school program since nearly the beginning of the school. Known as a master storyteller, Lee has been an intrepid and authentic presence for his students and colleagues. Lee and his late wife Sukie have been involved in every play production in FSP history! When alums look back on their time at FSP, Lee’s name rings out as one of those teachers that changed their lives and who embodies what this school means to them.
Lee will continue to be involved in our play productions… Linda will continue to consult with us on our developmentally specific DEI work… We look forward to the ways that Linda and Lee will continue to connect with the Friends School community!
Please save the date for a retirement celebration to be held at FSP on Saturday, June 4 at 4 pm. More details to come!