parents' Association

The Board of Trustees held their annual meeting on June 4, 2024, and the program closed with a moving presentation of the “Wendy Liff Flynn Award for Distinguished Service and Dedication to The Hewitt School” to Candace Rabinowitz P’25, P’27, P’31 and Kate Tylis P’24, two dedicated volunteers.

Wendy Liff Flynn P’05 served as chair of Hewitt’s Board of Trustees from 2001 to 2013, and when she stepped down from her role, the Board of Trustees established the award in Wendy’s name.
Trustee Laura Greene Meltzer P’21, a former recipient of the award, presented Candace with the honor. Laura and Candace have co-chaired the Committee on Trustees since 2020, and Laura thanked Candace for, “Keeping us on task; asking tough questions; and getting the work done.” Candace’s family joined the School in 2012, and she began volunteering immediately. From serving as a Class Rep, to three years as PA Treasurer and two as lower school class representative coordinator, to being on the Strategic Visioning Process Steering Committee, Candace has lent her intellect to many aspects of Hewitt. During her eight years on the Board, Candace has served on nearly every committee: Executive; Equity and Community Life; Governance; Investment; Finance; and Committee on Trustees.

Wendy presented Kate with her award, recalling meeting Kate 13 years ago when her daughter, a recent graduate, was just starting kindergarten. Wendy shared, “Kate jumped into the Hewitt community from the start, and has been working to make Hewitt better for 13 years. From serving as a Class Rep, to volunteering at merchandise sales, to co-chairing the Benefit in 2020, there is no job too big or too small for Kate. She was elected to the Board in 2017, and has served on the Committee on Trustees, Advancement, and Equity and Community Life Committees, and chaired the Governance Committee from 2020 to 2024. Kate always has a smile on her face, and she has recruited many great volunteers to join her in serving Hewitt. She is generous, kind, and hard-working, and it is my honor to present her with this award for dedicated service to The Hewitt School.”

Wendy concluded her remarks by saying, “Thank you, Kate and Candace. Your contributions to this community are immeasurable. I hope your leadership can serve as an inspiration, and that the Hewitt community continues to protect and care for Hewitt as deeply as you have.” 

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, Jo-Anne Williams Bilotti P’23, and Julia Lewis P’21 P’26 are previous recipients. If you would like to recommend a Hewitt volunteer to be considered for this honor, please contact advancement@hewittschool.org.