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Murphy and Reid Receive Kellogg Award
Morristown-Beard School is pleased to announce that staff members Dana Murphy and Kenneth Reid have been selected to receive the 2010 Kellogg Awards.
In 2001, Peter R. Kellogg established the Kellogg Fund in memory of his mother, Elizabeth Kellogg. There are two grants of $5,000 made every year on (or near) his mother’s birthday in February. The award is given annually to members of the Morristown-Beard faculty or staff based on their years of service to the School. There is only one criterion for how the funds are to be spent: they must be used in the pursuit of pleasure – something that is absolutely fun and relaxing. It is sincerely hoped that this money will be spent on vacation away from the School and enjoyed by the recipient and his or her family.
Over the past two decades, Peter Kellogg has been a Trustee, parent (daughter Lee Kellogg Sadrian ’89), campaign volunteer, and active school community member. Through this involvement, Peter has continued to be impressed with the dedication, caliber, and work ethic of the faculty and staff. This award is given in recognition of their professional commitment and tireless service on behalf of the students and the School.
Dana Murphy came to Morristown-Beard School in 1994 as Bookstore Manager before joining the Admission Office as an Administrative Assistant in 1995. For 12 years, she served as the face of the Admission Office, greeting prospective students and families while serving as an assistant to the Director of Admission. In 2007, she joined the Alumni & Development Office as Parent Liaison, and has helped coordinate many successful events including the "Opening Doors, Opening Night" gala for Founders Hall. Before coming to MBS, Dana was an assistant pre-school teacher at Far Hills Country Day School. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Drexel University and holds a master’s in Education from the University of Massachussetts in Amherst.
Kenneth Reid has been a dedicated member of the maintenance staff at Morristown-Beard School since 1992. During his time at MBS, he played an important role in numerous changes to the campus including the renovation of Beard Hall, the gymnasium and the athletic fields, as well as the renovation of the Middle School and the construction of Founders Hall. When he is not working around campus, Kenneth enjoys gardening at home and listening to classical music. Kenneth was born and raised in Jamaica and also enjoys traveling and watching cricket and soccer. He serves as a Deacon in the New Testament Church of Morristown.
Dana Murphy came to Morristown-Beard School in 1994 as Bookstore Manager before joining the Admission Office as an Administrative Assistant in 1995. For 12 years, she served as the face of the Admission Office, greeting prospective students and families while serving as an assistant to the Director of Admission. In 2007, she joined the Alumni & Development Office as Parent Liaison, and has helped coordinate many successful events including the "Opening Doors, Opening Night" gala for Founders Hall. Before coming to MBS, Dana was an assistant pre-school teacher at Far Hills Country Day School. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Drexel University and holds a master’s in Education from the University of Massachussetts in Amherst.
Kenneth Reid has been a dedicated member of the maintenance staff at Morristown-Beard School since 1992. During his time at MBS, he played an important role in numerous changes to the campus including the renovation of Beard Hall, the gymnasium and the athletic fields, as well as the renovation of the Middle School and the construction of Founders Hall. When he is not working around campus, Kenneth enjoys gardening at home and listening to classical music. Kenneth was born and raised in Jamaica and also enjoys traveling and watching cricket and soccer. He serves as a Deacon in the New Testament Church of Morristown.