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.
Now viewing articles posted in 2023.

John Fettig: Little Shop of Chances
May 16th, 2023
John Fettig: Little Shop of ChancesBy Chris MurphyThe scraped knuckles from fighting rusted bolts, the welts on the legs from tools dropped, the perpetually dirty hands, the burn marks from that wayward acetylene torch, along with the call about the broken down van on Route 128, are all coming to an...1 minute readPosted in: All Stories, Faculty StoriesA Rebel Buys In
April 17th, 2023
A Rebel Buys In Charles Altuzarra '06By Joe RoseLiving and Working in Southeast Asia, Charles Altuzarra ‘06 has found success building on his “Landmark Foundation.” Diagnosed with a language-based learning disability when he was 17-years-old, Charles Altuzarra arrived at Landmark School in ...2 minute readPosted in: All Stories, Alumni Stories
Making Things Make Sense
March 24th, 2023
Making Things Make Sense Faculty Member Meg Arnio by Avery McNiff In a bright and orderly elementary classroom, a group of seven students settles in for class. They go about their routine seamlessly. One student passes out the subject folders, which are organized in rainbow order. Another stu...1 minute readPosted in: All Stories, Faculty Stories
By the Book
March 17th, 2023
BY THE BOOK Landmark’s librarians create a safe haven in the stacks By Hazel CrowleyBoth Linda Sylvester (EMS) and Amy Veling (HS) remember always wanting to be teachers. Linda SylvesterElementary•Middle School LibrarianInspired by the storied career of a grand...2 minute readPosted in: All Stories, Faculty Stories
College: It’s Only a Game
March 16th, 2023
College: It’s Only a GameIan Alsop ’20by Susan TomasesWhen Ian Alsop ’20 started as a freshman at the University of Hartford, the COVID-19 pandemic was raging. Students were lonely in their dorm rooms or at home learning remotely and, let’s face it, school was just not what it’s supposed t...2 minute readPosted in: All Stories, Alumni Stories
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...1 minute readPosted in: All Stories, Donor Stories





