2026 Bolles Retirees Mark 253 Years of Service
The Bolles School recognized nine exceptional faculty and staff members during a post-planning meeting May 28 as they stepped into retirement, celebrating an extraordinary combined 253 years of service.
- Michael Akabekjan (42 years)
PE Teacher and Coach, Middle School Bartram Campus
- Dawn Collins (38 years)
Grade 5 Teacher, Lower School Whitehurst Campus
- Kathryn Halloran (34 years)
Science Teacher, Upper School San Jose Campus
- Allison Denmark (31 years)
Dean, Upper School San Jose Campus
- Gloria Wood (30 years)
Science and Technology Teacher, Upper School San Jose Campus
- Carol Dean Williams (29 years)
College Counseling, Upper School San Jose Campus
- Martin Coyne (27 years)
Social Studies Teacher, Middle School Bartram Campus
- Beth Morgan (12 years)
Librarian, Upper School San Jose Campus
- Betsy Bailey (10 years)
Science Teacher, Middle School Bartram Campus
Generations of students have benefited from your dedication, wisdom and pursuit of excellence. Thank you for creating a lasting legacy! #BollesFamily
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