[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”0|0px|0|0px|false|false”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”27px|0px|0|0px|false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.84″ custom_padding=”0|0px|0px|0px|false|false”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”0|0px|0px|0px|false|false” _builder_version=”3.10.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.84″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.84″]Several teachers are moving on from the Upper School after a few years. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Mr. Paul \u201cWoody\u201d Garavente, also fondly known as \u201cMr. G\u201d or \u201cCoach G,\u201d is leaving after three years of teaching in the Upper School. Since coming to Pingry, Mr Garavente has played a variety of roles such as a financial literacy teacher, a substitute teacher and a lacrosse coach to name a few.<\/span><\/p>\n Mr. Garavente has always \u201chad a passion for business and economics\u201d and he spent 29 years on Wall Street prior to starting his second career as a teacher. <\/span>His experiences have influenced his approach to teaching financial literacy to Pingry students.<\/span><\/p>\n When asked about what he will miss the most about the community, Mr. Garavente cited \u201chis interactions with all of his students.\u201d\u00a0He added that one favorite memories from his time here was the \u201cend of the season banquet with the JV basketball team,\u201d specifically when \u201che spoke to the players and the captains, Veronica Williams (IV) and Solape Fakorede (IV), gave speeches for him.\u201d\u00a0<\/span> Ms. Sade Jack, Upper School French teacher, is departing after one year. Working at Pingry has given her the opportunity to share her knowledge of and love for French with her students. Most importantly, she wants them to remember that \u201clearning a new language is difficult, but altogether a very rewarding experience whose benefits far outweigh the cons.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n Ms. Jack said that she will miss her \u201cstudents\u2019 sense of humor,\u201d especially since she loves to laugh, as well as the \u201cwarmth and support of the world languages department and from all the members of the Pingry community.\u201d<\/span> Next year, Ms. Jack plans to teach at the St. Andrew\u2019s school in Delaware.<\/span> Ms. Sher\u2019s favorite memory is coaching the JV girls\u2019 basketball team because the team \u201chad such a fun time and improved so much.\u201d Even if the team lost, she said \u201cthe team would be cheering, screaming, and jumping up and down on the bench as if we had just won the NBA finals.\u201d She appreciated the close-knit nature of the team and commented that it was \u201cnice to get to know some of my students outside of the classroom and feel like part of a supportive and fun community.\u201d<\/span> Finally, Mr. Ryan Staude, also fondly known as \u201cStaude,\u201d will be leaving after two years of teaching history in the Upper School. Specifically, he taught World History 9 and AP US History. Mr. Staude is \u201csad that he is leaving Pingry and will not see his current APUSH students graduate;\u201d however he will \u201cremember each and every one of them.\u201d He wants his students to remember \u201cthat history matters and that it is relevant today\u201d and most importantly, \u201cdon\u2019t trust the communists.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Next year, Mr. Staude will be the history department chair at the O\u2019Neal School in North Carolina. His passion for history will be missed by many students.<\/span> by Josie Jahng (V) Several teachers are moving on from the Upper School after a few years. \u00a0 Mr. Paul \u201cWoody\u201d Garavente, also fondly known as \u201cMr. G\u201d or \u201cCoach G,\u201d is leaving after three years of teaching in the Upper School. Since coming to Pingry, Mr Garavente has played a variety of roles such […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":660,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/students.pingry.org\/record\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/06\/Garavente_Paul249.jpg” _builder_version=”3.0.84″ custom_margin=”0px|||” custom_padding=”0px|||”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.84″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.84″]Next year, Mr. Garavente plans to tutor students and continue to coach lacrosse. His passion both in the classroom and on the field will be greatly missed.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/students.pingry.org\/record\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/06\/Jack-Sade.jpg” _builder_version=”3.0.84″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.84″]Additionally, she really enjoyed all of the special assemblies that were held throughout the year, specifically the \u201cHanly lecture, the Chinese New Year assembly and <\/span>A Conversation with <\/span>Wes<\/span> Moore Assembly.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n
\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.84″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.84″]Ms. Anne Sher is also departing the Upper School after one year. For the past year, Ms. Sher has taught honors Geometry and coached the JV girls\u2019 basketball team. <\/span>
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/students.pingry.org\/record\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/06\/Ms.-Sher-Rhea-copy.jpg” _builder_version=”3.0.84″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.84″]When asked about what she will miss about Pingry, Ms. Sher said she \u201cwill definitely miss her students the most, all 55 of them,\u201d because she could \u201calways count on them to make her smile and laugh, even on a long, boring day.\u201d She added that she has seen \u201cso much growth and change in them\u201d and is very sad that she will \u201cmiss the rest of their high school careers and their continued growth and success.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n
\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.84″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.84″]Next year, she is moving to Connecticut and will continue to coach basketball and teach Honors Geometry at a boarding school. Her enthusiasm for math and basketball will be missed.<\/p>\n
\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/students.pingry.org\/record\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2018\/06\/Mr.-Staude-Rhea-copy.jpg” _builder_version=”3.0.84″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.84″]One of his favorite memories from his time in the Upper School was \u201cthe end of the year surprise party that his period four APUSH class held for him this year.\u201d He greatly appreciated their thoughtful gifts, including \u201ctheir edited and illustrated version of \u2018How the Soviets Stole Christmas.\u2019\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n
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