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 2022.

Life Lessons
November 14th, 2022
Life Lessons Gabriella Pecoraroby Gabriella Pecoraro, alumnaIt all started when I was in first grade. I can recall one eventful day walking back into my class from recess. The teacher strolled to the front of the room and announced that it was now reading time. I sat down to read like all my other ...2 minute readPosted in: All Stories, Alumni Stories
Spelling Success on Her Own Terms
October 27th, 2022
Spelling Success on Her Own TermsBy Sunaina Hoon, alumnaMy fifth grade English teacher at my school in New Delhi, India, admonished me loudly, saying “Sunaina! Are you not paying attention again! How are you going to cope with senior school if you make silly mistakes like these?” ...2 minute readPosted in: All Stories, Student Stories
Dyslexia and Humanitarian Diplomacy
October 12th, 2022
Dyslexia and Humanitarian Diplomacy Sam Vigersky ’98By Susan Tomases and Sam VigerskyOne Alum’s Journey to the UNAn interview with Sam Vigersky ’98, Landmark School Trustee and Senior Humanitarian Advisor at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations. In the fall ...5 minute readPosted in: All Stories, Alumni Stories
In Honor of the Redirection of Kathie Babcock
October 3rd, 2022
In Honor of the Redirection of Kathie Babcock by Jill Flemming Like a ship on the ocean, every boat has a captain whose job is to navigate the waves, decide a course of direction, and adapt their travel plan as they see fit. As elementary program coordinator and academic advisor, Kathie Babcoc...2 minute readPosted in: All Stories, Faculty Stories
Jim Kent: Helping Students Take Flight
August 29th, 2022
Jim Kent: Helping Students Take Flightby Bob BroudoJim Kent is an invaluable Landmark veteran who joined the High School Counseling Department in the mid ’80s. While Jim did teach for a bit in his early years, his primary role has been helping students to take flight by better understanding their ...1 minute readPosted in: All Stories, Faculty Stories
Punster, Legend, Landmark Classic
July 22nd, 2022
Punster, Legend, Landmark Classic Karl Pulkkinen retires after more than five decades of service.By Hazel CrowleyIt turns out that, in addition to Landmark School, a few other cultural icons turned 50 years old this past year. The year 2021 commemorated the 50-year anniversary of the Apollo 14 miss...2 minute readPosted in: All Stories, Faculty Stories
Giving Back
May 22nd, 2022
Giving BackBrian Hagale '05By Carolyn Orsini NelsonBrian Hagale was fortunate to have his learning challenges diagnosed at an early age. He was only 12 years old when he left his home in Houston, Texas, and moved into the North Campus dorm at what is now our Elementary•Middle School (EMS) campus i...1 minute readPosted in: All Stories, Alumni Stories
Self Awareness and a Hands-On Approach
May 18th, 2022
Self Awareness and a Hands-On ApproachJake Andrews ’08by Susan TomasesI’m on a phone call with Jake Andrews who is driving through Boston on his way to a site meeting for his family-run floor contracting company, Saulnier Epoxy Floors. We’re talking through hands-free Bluetooth technology, but...1 minute readPosted in: All Stories, Alumni Stories





