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I served as Alison’s direct supervisor during her years at Chapin and I would rank her among the top five art department colleagues I’ve had the pleasure of working with in over 40 years of art teaching experience and supervision. She brought tremendous imagination, enthusiasm, and warmth to everything she did in the classroom and beyond. Her bright smile and upbeat personality filled the room with creative energy and was evident in how she interacted with her students and coworkers. She takes particular pleasure in solving problems and inventing challenging and engaging ways for her students to explore their own creative ideas. Alison’s acute awareness of diversity issues contributed to an inclusive atmosphere making all her students feel welcome and capable. Likewise, she is an outstanding collaborator which made her fun and interesting to work with. 

–Duane Neil, Art Department Chair, Chapin School, NYC