Remembering Monica

Monica touched the lives of countless students, parents, faculty, and staff during her 40 years at Burke. She was a gifted teacher, mentor, coach, educational leader, and beloved friend, whose indomitable spirit and passion, especially for her students, inspired all who knew her. Monica’s charm and wicked sense of humor made us smile, and her kindness, patience, and determination provided us all with the strength that we needed to carry on each day.

 

Monica was an extraordinary listener, providing others with room to be heard, and in turn, offering sound and measured counsel.  She was an advocate of equity, inclusion, and justice, and she consistently worked to ensure that this was reflected in her work as a school leader. Monica was a powerful woman with an enthusiastic presence and great intelligence, who fully embodied our school’s mission, and whose vision and conviction have left an enduring impact on the Burke community. We will miss her spunky resolve and her joyfulness.