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Celebrating Departing Longtime DA Faculty & Staff

With the close of the 2024–2025 school year, Durham Academy is celebrating the collective 168 years of service of six long-serving faculty and staff who are moving on to new chapters. Please use the form below to join us in expressing gratitude for these exceptionally dedicated members of the DA family:

Teresa Engebretsen

45 years of service
Middle School French Teacher / Former Middle School World Languages Academic Leader / Former Middle School Registrar / Former Varsity & JV Softball Coach

Robert Wilson

35 years of service
Middle School Math Teacher / Former Middle School Dean of Students

Willetha Barnette

31 years of service
Business Office Special Projects Manager / Former Gifts Administrator

Fran Savarin

29 years of service
Middle School Art Teacher / Former Lower School Art Teacher

Heidi Kearnan

14 years of service
Middle School Physical Education Teacher / Former Varsity Volleyball Coach / Former Varsity Softball Coach

Jon Meredith

14 years of service
Middle School Director

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