b'CAMPUS NEWSmy teachers and coaches spent toGREENSBORO DAYSchool which will allow our Middle help me and my classmates and ISchool Counselor the time to support hope to impart the same effort toSCHOOL IS PLEASED TOthe well-being of our students. Kyle create a similar environment forwill continue to be involved with the students. On my visit to campus,ANNOUNCE SEVERALUpper School as a coach and Health I was inspired by the fantasticand Wellness teacher.teachers and coaches in place atEMPLOYEES WHO WILLSWINTONGDS. BE TAKING ON NEWGeoff Campbell, formerly the Interim The national candidate pool wasDirector of Advancement has become competitive and we are grateful forLEADERSHIP ROLES. the Director of Strategic Initiatives. the Search Committee membersThe role oversees the implementation for their time: Tommy WebbGreensboro Day School is pleased toof the Forward Strategic Plan 2020-(Associate Head of School), Geoffannounce several employees who will2023. He brings more than 40 years Campbell (Interim Director ofbe taking on new leadership roles. GILMER of independent school administrative Advancement), Tracie Catlettexperience and perspective to the (Head of School), Holly JonesDr. Ayesha Swinton will take onposition that focuses on collaborative (Past PA President, Parent,the role of the Director of Inclusioninitiatives development that moves the and Board Member), andand Global Engagement. Ayesha hasStrategic Plan Forward. Chuck Keeley 81 (Alumnus,been working diligently with ourKristin Kirkman-Hall 91 moved Campaign Chair, Past Parent,school leadership, faculty, and studentinto the Advancement Office as the and Board Chair-Elect). We alsobody on our Diversity, Equity, andRaisers Edge Database Manager appreciate the board of trustees,Inclusion initiatives over the pastCAMPBELL and Gifts Coordinator. Her duties advancement committee, strategicseveral years. She has also workedexpanded to oversee database leadership team, advancementwith our international students inmanagement in the Admission Office, office staff, Director of Athletics,our ESL courses and has led severalincluding enrollment contracts. and President of the Alumniinternational and domestic trips. SheHaving one staff member responsible Association for lending their timebrings a strong skill set, excellentfor oversight of the schools database and feedback during the intervieweducational background, and awill ensure a streamlined approach to process.diligent and supportive leadershipmanaging data which will ultimately style to the role. We look forward toKIRKMAN-HALL 91 support our schools goals.Dr. Patricks wife, Debbie, isher work as she leads our community a lower school teacher andefforts around diversity, equity, and middle school girls basketballinclusion, and supports our strategicThree faculty members will move into coach at Louisville Collegiateplan in the area of global engagement.Department Chair RolesSchool. Ian and Debbie haveDr. Swinton will continue to teach two children: Kiley 22 (age 15)three Spanish classes in the UpperKen Field, Physical Education and Allie 25 (age 12) who willSchool. Department Chair join the Greensboro Day SchoolFIELD Kathy Gillespie, Learning Resources community in the fall. Kyle Gilmer will be the MiddleDepartment ChairSchool Dean of Student Life. We areChristine Brennan, English Before this position, Dr. Patrickexcited about Kyle in this position andDepartment Chairwas the Assistant Vice Presidentknow that he will be a vital part of the for Development at Bellarminemiddle school leadership team. KyleThe subsequent moves serve to further University in Louisville, Kentucky,has worked at GDS since 2011 and inalign the structure of the school with where he was an integral part ofthat time he has taught PE to studentsthe needs of our students and families. multiple successful campaignsfrom 1st -12th grade. In addition toGILLESPIEtotaling over $100M. He ishis teaching responsibilities, Kyle has a graduate of the Council ofalso been an advisor, bringing a good Independent College Seniorunderstanding of middle school-aged Leadership Academy andstudents, and how to best support Leadership Louisville.n and build relationships with tweens and teens. We are delighted that Kyle will move into this role in the Middle BRENNAN18 | Summer 2020'