Landmark Stories

The Landmark family is comprised of extraordinary people from students to trustees and everyone in between. There are so many individuals who contribute to the campus, the broader community, and the world!

Read about their inspiring accomplishments both big and small.

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  • A Family of Giving

    A Family of Giving

    March 3rd, 2025


    A Family of Givingby Bernie Romanowski“When you give, you get multiple layers back. That’s always been true for our family,” Mark Moreschi told me while we sat in the Alexander Academic Library on the first truly beautiful day of May.   Joyful Spirit of Givin...
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  • Something My Dad Would’ve Done

    Something My Dad Would’ve Done

    March 5th, 2024


    Something My Dad Would’ve Doneby Brittany KenneyOpportunities are often circumstances that require us to choose a path. But what happens when the opportunities we often take for granted—those to learn, excel, and create a fulfilling life—are not available? Ibrahim El-Hefni’s foundation has s...
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  • Continuing a Legacy

    Continuing a Legacy

    February 6th, 2023


    Continuing a LegacyEric Alexander was a student at Landmark School from 1979 - 1984, where he was well known as “Ricky from Texas.”  Often sporting a cowboy hat and boots, Ricky radiated joy and kindness wherever he went. His time at Landmark School helped him to realize his strong personal and...
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  • A Decades-Long Appreciation

    A Decades-Long Appreciation

    February 2nd, 2022


    A Decades-Long Appreciation For Landmark’s TeachersAlthough they are firmly entrenched in Jacksonville, Florida, the Petway family has a long, multi-generational history with Landmark School. Unlike today’s environment where the multiple definitions of learning disabilities are getting more att...
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  • Teaching Science, and a Whole Lot More

    Teaching Science, and a Whole Lot More

    December 17th, 2017


    Teaching Science, and a Whole Lot Moreby Susan TomasesGeorge Ratermann ’79, P’10 is friendly, approachable, fast talking, and can be counted on to sport one of his trademark Hawaiian shirts. He’s also one of four alumni/ae on Landmark’s Board of Trustees. George came to Landmark in the “ea...
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