Faculty Recognized at Year-End Meeting

At the year-end meeting for faculty and staff on June 10, Head of School Tom Dillow recognized faculty and staff who

The Caley Faculty Grant

The Caley Faculty Grant was named in honor of two of KO’s finest teachers, Dick and Carol Caley, who poured their hearts and souls into teaching, mentoring, coaching, and inspiring thousands of students over their 60 combined years at KO. The grant was established to provide opportunities for teachers at KO to rest, renew, and grow so they can continue to bring creativity, passion, and dedication to their students during the school year.

This year, the grant was awarded to Carolyn McKee.

Head’s Recognition Award

The Head’s Recognition Award honors members of our school community who consistently go above and beyond in their roles. Through their dedication, initiative, and commitment to our mission – to inspire students to excel and lead lives of integrity and involvement – they have added significantly to our school. The award celebrates colleagues who exemplify excellence and inspire us all to strive for our best.

This year, the grant was awarded to:

Faculty

David Baker ’04

John Mason

Charlotte Stutz

Alison Tucker

Non-teaching Faculty/Staff

Sabrina Puzinski

Paul Merchant

The Mary S. Martin ’77 Chair for Teaching Excellence

The Mary S. Martin ’77 Chair for Teaching Excellence recognizes a faculty member who exemplifies the very best in the profession – one whose work reflects deep knowledge of their discipline, a genuine passion for inspiring students, and a creative, forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning. This Chair holder is a teacher who not only imparts understanding but also sparks curiosity, nurtures confidence, and helps students discover their potential in the tradition of Kingswood Oxford School.

This year, the grant was awarded to Cathy Schieffelin, 2026-2031