In memory of Lisa Van Vleck
It is with the greatest sadness that we report that Lisa Van Vleck, our Director of Corporate Programs, passed away on Saturday, July 8. Together with teachers and corporate partners, Lisa created the NetPals, KeyPals, and Reading Buddies programs. I was lucky to have Lisa as a friend and colleague. As many of you know, Lisa put people first, and she was a true
In Memory of CSV founder Mary Abbott Samp
Just before school ended this year, we were saddened to learn that our founder, Mary Samp, had passed away at the age of 96 on June 19, 2017. A 70-year resident of Cambridge, Mary is remembered by so many people as a person who quite deliberately built family and built community every day. Her talent for kindness extended into her time living at Youville
We remember Mary Nelson
It is with a heavy heart that we report the passing of Mary Nelson, a long time Cambridge School Volunteer with the John M. Tobin School. Mary was an inspiration to educators, students and our school volunteer community. She was a full-time volunteer and expert mathematics teacher who donated 30 hours per week supporting students in math, grades 1-6. Her tenure with the Tobin
Lindy Hess, Board Member for 13 Years: A Legacy
With sorrow, we announce that our board member Lindy Hess passed away recently at the age of 63. For many years, she ran the Columbia Publishing Course and its predecessor, the Radcliffe Publishing Course. A profile in the Boston Globe is here. Lindy joined CSV’s board of directors in 2000, and during her tenure, she introduced many people to our work. Lindy was always