Kinjal Shah
This feature was first published in Journeys Summer 2019.
This article was written by communications writer Kinjal Shah.
Lynsey Crowe Howitt graduated from SAS in 1996 and is back as a pre-kindergarten teacher with three children now attending SAS. Coincidentally, her husband Dr. Cody Howitt is also a faculty member!
1. Favorite memories
Dance performances, trying to get homework done in between costume changes and going on stage, Cultural Conventions—dance exchanges, beach cleanups, Interim Semesters...I could go on forever!
2. Favorite Mr. Hoe dish
Chicken curry.
3. The one thing at SAS that has changed the most from when you were here.
The campus and renovations, learning communities, maker spaces.
4. The one thing at SAS that has remained unchanged from when you were here.
The love that the teachers have for what they do, and the extraordinary care they show to students and parents.
5. Best-loved SAS events
The excitement that my parents had from having their kids attend the school. I try and bring this to my own kids each and every day. We are proud, thankful and excited to be a part of SAS! Physically... the big senior tree! It was beautiful!
6. Favorite spot on campus
Behind the curtains, waiting to go onstage.
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