I am pleased to announce that longstanding BCD faculty member Jim Fawcett has been elected to the Lenox School Hall of Fame. In addition, the Lenox School Alumni Association (LSAA) has decided that they will fund an annual scholarship at BCD, to be called the G. James Fawcett Award. This scholarship will be awarded in Mr. Fawcett’s name as long as the Lenox School Alumni Association exists.
“Jim Fawcett graduated from Harvard in 1962, and joined the Lenox faculty in 1963, 48 years ago. Between 1963 and 1970 he taught English and coached at Lenox. After leaving Lenox he taught for seven years at South Jr. High School, in Pittsfield, and joined the faculty of Berkshire Country Day School, where he still teaches, in 1978. He currently teaches and serves as chair of the English department. Along the way, and during his Lenox School days, he served six years in the Army Reserve, and also earned a Masters Degree from Wesleyan.” (provided by the LSAA)
A current Trustee shared the following after visiting Mr. Fawcett’s classroom earlier this month: “Sitting in the legendary Mr. Fawcett’s room today, I was ignited! Beginning his lesson with a few slides of iconic sculptures, within moments he helped a group of 8th grade students discover connections between art, fiction, film – even the beloved Iliad! I turned to a fellow Board member and asked, “Does it make you want to be back in school?” More important than my own engagement with the lesson, I was thrilled to witness children who were fully engaged in a high-level learning process, who were willing to raise their hands and offer their observations and hypotheses, and whose minds were audibly clicking, turning, bouncing, shouting! Bravo and kudos to our faculty!”
Congratulations, and thank you, Mr. Fawcett!
Mister Fawcett is an inspiration to our son Jack and to us. He has the uncanny ability to bring ideas from all over the world into his classroom, broadening the scope of what his students are reading and writing. Our dinner table conversation is much richer because Jack brings those ideas home. Thank you Mister Fawcett and CONGRATULATIONS!
gratefully,
Cynthia and Chan
I have always admired the depth and quality of what Mr. Fawcett brings to the classroom. I’m happy to say that his teaching leaves an indelible mark on his students, while at BCD and beyond. Because of Jim Fawcett, Harrison has confidently participated in discussions in his 10th grade English Literature class, impressing his classmates and teacher with classic “Fawcett-isms” and integrated points of view. Congratulations, Jim. Truly, you are one of a kind!
Congratulations from all the Piasecki’s
Fantastic and well-deserved! Congratulations, Mr. Fawcett!!!
Well deserved Mr. Fawcett !
I loved seeing the kids and their grandparents on the recent Grandparents Day all staring up at Jim, mouths agape, listening and learning. You are a gift to all ages. Re-write !Merritt family
Congratulations, Mr. Fawcett!!! What’s next? The Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame? You definitely rock! Thank you for being a unique and inspiring individual.
Congratulations from the Masters-Williams family!
What an honor! Congratulations My Fawcett. When Sophia was in your class (and English is a primary interest and goal for her), she always considered your teaching and feedback to be the best and of utmost importance. I know she will remember and admire you as “a most important influence” in her career and life. In her new school, she is already a journalist for the paper. You are beloved!