parents' Association

The Hewitt Parents’ Association (PA) hosted an All-School Meeting on June 2, 2022, and the program closed with a moving presentation by Wendy Liff Flynn P’05, who served as chair of Hewitt’s Board of Trustees from 2001 to 2013. Wendy honored PA President Julia Lewis P'21 P'26 with the award established by the Board of Trustees in Wendy’s name in 2013: The Wendy Liff Flynn Award for Distinguished Service and Dedication to The Hewitt School.

Wendy and Julia have worked together as Hewitt volunteers for 14 years. Wendy shared, “Julia’s leadership and service at Hewitt are a testament to the impact that parents can have on our small and treasured community. Volunteers like Julia allow Hewitt to be a vibrant place that is working hard to carry out Hewitt’s mission: to inspire girls and young women to become game changers and ethical leaders who forge an equitable, sustainable, and joyous future.

“During her three years as president of the Parents’ Association, from 2019-2022, Julia has worked tirelessly to build our community during a time when Hewitt needed community most. Julia’s seamless partnership with both Hewitt families and Hewitt’s professional community is something to marvel at. You can always count on her to roll up her sleeves and do the work—quickly answering parent questions, lending a hand behind the scenes at The Theater at St. Jean during any performance, finding the owner of a lost glove or sock during lost and found drives, or ensuring every faculty and staff member is seen and appreciated.”

In addition to her service as PA president, Julia is a member of the Board of Trustees, was Annual Fund Co-Chair for three years, and served on the PA Board for several years before becoming president.

Wendy concluded her remarks by saying, “Julia has made Hewitt her purpose, and those who know her can all agree that she has poured her heart and soul into it. Her contributions to this community are immeasurable. As she finishes her final year as PA president, I am confident that her legacy will carry on. I hope her leadership can serve as an inspiration, and that the Hewitt community continues to protect and care for Hewitt as deeply as she has.” 

The Wendy Liff Flynn Award is presented periodically to individuals, like Wendy, who demonstrate exemplary commitment and dedication to our students and our community, particularly those who volunteer with the Parents’ Association. Valerie Mogul P’12 P’15, Head of School Joan Lonergan, Laura Greene Meltzer P’21, and Jo-Anne Williams Bilotti P’23 are previous recipients. If you would like to recommend a Hewitt volunteer to be considered for this honor, please contact advancement@hewittschool.org.