Shhh . . . tell everyone you know except Teacher Lisa!
As you may know, our dear friend and school leader, Lisa Gamble, Director of Admissions and Associate Head of School, will be retiring on June 30, 2020, after many years at Friends School. Lisa has held numerous positions from Physical Education teacher to K/1 teacher, to her current position – plus all the jobs that managed to get tacked on due to her love of the school, nature, and gardening. At a later date, we will host an “in-person” celebration for her amazing contributions and service to our school, but for now, each of us can thank her and wish her all the best life has to offer as she embarks on this new chapter of her life.
Our hope is to hear from YOU – members of our school community, current child/young adult, alumni of SCFS, current school community member, Board member, family member, or dear friend to Lisa, in one or more of the following easy-to-participate ways! All of these various items will be given to Lisa (and please keep these a secret as we will be surprising her with these gift at the end of June):
Please help us create these wonderful recognitions for Lisa in light of the situation right now. We will look forward to doing something for her at a future time when we all feel safe to gather for a celebration in Lisa’s honor.
Yours in Gratitude,
Donnan Stoicovy
Head of School
As you may know, our dear friend and school leader, Lisa Gamble, Director of Admissions and Associate Head of School, will be retiring on June 30, 2020, after many years at Friends School. Lisa has held numerous positions from Physical Education teacher to K/1 teacher, to her current position – plus all the jobs that managed to get tacked on due to her love of the school, nature, and gardening. At a later date, we will host an “in-person” celebration for her amazing contributions and service to our school, but for now, each of us can thank her and wish her all the best life has to offer as she embarks on this new chapter of her life.
Our hope is to hear from YOU – members of our school community, current child/young adult, alumni of SCFS, current school community member, Board member, family member, or dear friend to Lisa, in one or more of the following easy-to-participate ways! All of these various items will be given to Lisa (and please keep these a secret as we will be surprising her with these gift at the end of June):
- CARDS with Notes of Affirmation for Lisa - Mail cards to Donnan Stoicovy 144 Windy Pines Ln., Warriors Mark, PA 16877 with Lisa Gamble’s name in the lower left hand corner by SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH.
- VIDEO & PHOTOS – In lieu of sending video or pictures to Jackie Elliott, please upload your well wishes is this format to a Kudoboard page that has been setup for Tr. Lisa. If you have already sent something to Jackie, please upload it to this Kudoboard site instead. https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/C2V8gQYO. This board will be available to add to through Sunday June 28th at 8pm.
- DONATE TO THE ‘Friendly Garden Fund’ - Funds should be sent in honor of Lisa Gamble by writing a check to State College Friends School (or ‘SCFS’) with the notation on the memo line, “Friendly Garden Fund”, to Joanne Green, 582 Rock Rd., State College, PA 16801 by SATURDAY, JUNE 27TH. You may also pay via PayPal using the following link: https://www.scfriends.org/friendly-garden-fund.html.
Please help us create these wonderful recognitions for Lisa in light of the situation right now. We will look forward to doing something for her at a future time when we all feel safe to gather for a celebration in Lisa’s honor.
Yours in Gratitude,
Donnan Stoicovy
Head of School
