At Green Vale, faculty and staff are at the core of everything that matters most — the learning, the guidance, the encouragement, and the example they set each day. Their impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and last week, the GVS community came together to recognize that in a meaningful way.
Faculty & Staff Appreciation Week was a full lineup of small, thoughtful moments designed to show how much the work of our educators and staff is seen and appreciated. It kicked off Monday morning with coffee and pastries in the Dining Hall, giving everyone a welcome treat to start their day. On Tuesday, a traveling cart made its way through campus, offering sweet and savory snacks thanks to parent volunteers.
Midweek, parent volunteers took over the Dining Hall so faculty could sit and enjoy a catered lunch in the Cheryl Webb Gym, generously provided by the Kakar family. Thursday brought a seasonal favorite—Ralph’s Italian Ices—served behind Bacon & Biondi. And on Friday, the week wrapped up with a festive Cinco de Mayo-style lunch and raffle. The raffle baskets, donated by GVS families, brought an extra layer of fun and appreciation.
Behind the scenes, the FSA Committee—Zarah Gupta, Aileen Gumprecht, Liz Kakar, Lyndsey Laverty, Roshy Vultaggio, and Gabrielle DeMatteis Keller ’97—worked closely with a network of parent volunteers to plan, coordinate, and carry out every detail. Thanks to their creativity and care, what could have been just another busy week became a celebration of everything Green Vale’s faculty and staff contribute.
The week was a reminder that at the center of a strong school is a team of people who give it their all—and a community that knows just how lucky it is to have them.