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2024 Betsey King Award: Lindsey McConnell
Dr. Joe Kreutziger

Established in 2013 through the generosity of Bruce and Lynn Lelong, the Betsey King Award for Faculty Excellence honors those who make a difference in their students’ lives each day through expertise, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to our mission. Congratulations to this year's recipient, Lindsey McConnell!

Lindsey McConnell, Recipient of the 2024 Betsey King Award for Faculty Excellence

Tonight, we honor an educator whose contributions reflect the very best of what it means to teach and lead at St. George’s as the 2024 recipient of the Lelong Family Betsey King Award for Faculty Excellence.

Established in 2013 through the generosity of Bruce and Lynn Lelong, the award pays tribute to our founding head of school, Betsey King—a dedicated teacher and tireless advocate for children who believed deeply in the transformative power of education. This award honors those who make a difference in their students’ lives each day through expertise, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to our mission. Tonight’s recipient exemplifies these qualities and so much more.

In every sense, this educator is a master teacher. Her classroom is a place where clear expectations meet firm but compassionate boundaries, allowing students to achieve goals they never imagined possible. As one colleague shared, “She meets students exactly where they are and helps them grow into their best selves.” Students don’t just respect her—they adore her—because they know she is deeply committed to their success, academically, socially, and personally.

What sets this teacher apart is her seamless balance of nurture and challenge. Whether igniting a love for the American Revolution, leading small reading groups, or inspiring students through the beloved fourth-grade play, she brings passion, joy, and rigor to every corner of her work. Her understanding of students’ developmental needs equips them with the tools and confidence to take on middle school and beyond.

She is also an extraordinary colleague and leader—calm, poised, and thoughtful in every setting. As one team member noted, “You rarely hear about this teacher because she always has her business handled.” Her quiet professionalism speaks volumes about her character and her unwavering commitment to our community.

And so, it is my great honor to announce that the 2024 recipient of the Lelong Family Betsey King Award for Faculty Excellence is none other than Lindsey McConnell. Congratulations, Lindsey! We are so grateful for you.

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