Boston Latin School Bids Farewell to Headmaster Kelley…

Posted by: Helen Coen
Posted on: Thursday, May 31, 2007 at 9:42 am
Categories: Neighborhood News, West Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, Roslindale

Cornelia A. Kelley, Boston Latin School’s first female headmaster, will retire as of June 30, 2007.   After serving as headmaster for just nine years, Ms. Kelley is stepping down in order to make room for the next generation.  According to an interview published in the BLS Bulletin, Ms. Kelley says about her departure,  ”When I leave, I’ve left the school in the best possible shape I could and then hand it over to someone whom I would hope make it better.”

A big part of Ms. Kelley’s legacy is the work she has done with the school alumni. She has attended numerous alumni events in Boston and beyond.  BPS Superintendent, Michael Contompasis, BLS class of ‘57 and Ms. Kelley’s predecessor, is now heading the search to find her replacement.

On Thursday, June 21, the Boston Latin School community will host an evening of appreciation for Cornelia Kelley. The event will take place at the school’s dining hall. Tickets are available at the BLSA website.

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3 Responses to “Boston Latin School Bids Farewell to Headmaster Kelley…”

  1. maureen rossi on May 31st, 2007 7:22 pm

    Thanks for the great article. I had met Cornelia through my mother , Marie Hayes,during the Party in the Park 2 weeks ago. She was a very warm + approachable woman.

  2. Tim on June 1st, 2007 8:51 am

    Helen….great article! May Costello may be interested in knowing about this….

  3. C Dolan on June 2nd, 2007 6:58 am

    Hi Helen,
    Now I know who to go to when I have questions about schools.
    Thanks.

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