Melissa Freed is the Upper School Curriculum Dean and the mother of two Spartans, Kaitlyn '27 and Kara '29. In 2022, Melissa received the fourteenth-annual Paul R. Cramer Award, which is given in memory of the former Steward Headmaster to a faculty member who best embraces the characteristics of balance, perspective, and humor. Head of School Dan Frank spoke about Ms. Freed’s love for her family and friends, her dedication to all things Steward, and her quick wit. Ms. Freed “has managed to pull off more areas of excellence than I’ve ever dreamed of attempting,” shared Mr. Frank. “She is an outstanding daughter, wife, mother, dancer, violinist, librarian, teacher, intrepid ‘entrepreneurist,’ and dean.” He continued, “[Her] work ethic is incomparable; she steps in to help everyone; she wants the kids to have spirit and opportunities. She loves — breathes — Steward and is always thinking about it, imagining its future and her and her family’s life in the school.” 𝘛𝘰 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢...