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Farewell, Mr. Whalen!

“To quote Jerry Garcia, ’what a long, strange trip it’s been.’” Music Teacher Ted Whalen didn’t expect to spend 31 years teaching here. He thought he’d be here for just a few months: he interviewed for what was originally a sabbatical replacement. But, “by the time they got to the final interviews, it had changed… to a full-time position,” he stated. Though he had previously taught some private music lessons, Mr. Whalen discovered his passion, not just for teaching, but for Milton as a whole. “I had two young children who had been born in ’91 and ’94… Once they started school, I certainly didn’t want to leave… When I was growing up, I barely knew places like this existed. I grew up in a town that, at that point in time, had very few people who had even been to college… For my children to have had the chance to do this was really wonderful for me.”

By Eli Berk '26June 5, 20264 min read

Farewell, Ms. Goldenberg!

Intellect. Humor. Care. Called the “most important teacher I’ve ever had,” Eve Goldenberg, known to students as Ms. Goldenberg, has been a powerful member of the English department for the past decade, permanently altering the way her students and colleagues think and learn. This June, the Milton community wishes her well as she moves to Washington, D.C.

By Solomon Fleiss '28June 5, 20262 min read

Farewell, Dr. Kaufman!

Anne Kaufman ’79—to students, Dr. Kaufman—returned to Milton Academy in 2002 and has since influenced all facets of the community. In over two decades, she has been a math teacher, a dorm parent, a house head, and above all, one of the kindest members of this community.

By Nic Lau '28June 5, 20262 min read

Farewell, Hwang!

Hubert Hwang, known as Hwang to their students, entered Milton five years ago during the pandemic. Since then, they have embodied the roles of math teacher, Academy House dorm parent, and Asian Society faculty advisor.

By Darby Yang '27June 5, 20263 min read

Farewell, Ms. Walker-Johnson!

Anika Walker-Johnson, known to students as Ms. Walker-Johnson, has served as the Director of Residential Life at Milton since 2022. During that time, she has overseen all operations for the entire boarding population. She has been a part of organizing every aspect of boarding life, from dining services to collaborative house events and individual house logistics. Former Co-Boarding Monitor Jennifer Li ’26 reflected that Ms. Walker-Johnson “was incredibly supportive of students’ initiatives” and that she “found creative ways to reconcile our visions with administrative restrictions.”

By Jace LiVigni '27June 5, 20263 min read

Farewell, Mr. Landau!

While we students often think we are the only ones who “grow up” over the course of our years at Milton, many faculty grow up here too. Upper School Athletics Department Faculty Samuel Landau P ’16, ’18, ’23 has been a member of our community for the past 23 years. When he joined, his eldest child was entering kindergarten; today, three of his children are graduates of Milton. This June, Landau will depart from his roles as a faculty member, coach, and mentor at Milton; his hard work, discipline, and care will never be forgotten.

By Solomon Fleiss '28June 5, 20263 min read

Farewell, Ms. A.!

As the end of the school year approaches, so does the departure of several beloved faculty members. Among them is Varsity Girls’ Soccer Coach and English teacher Rachel Abernethy—known to students as Ms. A. As both a coach and an English teacher, Ms. A. has made an undeniable impact on Milton’s community.

By Claire Liu '28June 5, 20263 min read

Vale, Ms. Weiskittel!

Every morning before Selected Readings, I wait outside the classroom of Sarah Weiskittel, known to students as Ms. Weiskittel. Before I can step through the door, a flood of sixth grade advisees spill into the hallway. They emerge animatedly discussing a video they watched or debating the outcome of a game they have played. Almost always, one of the students will remember a final question and dart back through the doorway. The excitement that emerges for Middle School students in Ware 304 is hard to miss. Moments later, Ms. Weiskittel greets me with an identical energy.

By Dilan Payne '27June 5, 20263 min read

¡Adiós, Señora Angelini!

Since I was in kindergarten, Spanish Teacher Devon Angelini ’94, P ’27, ’30, then known to me as the mother of one of my classmates, has been a pillar of the Milton family. As a mother to two lifers, a daughter of a past faculty member, and an alumna her self, she has contributed countless hours of time, energy, and effort to the community, building an unbreakable bond with the school that stretches back decades.

By Adair Johnson '27June 5, 20263 min read