THE JUICY,
INSIDE STORY
By Mary Beth Noel, Assistant to the Head of School
When I first saw the ad for my position in the
Herald-Leader, I realized this was my mother’s former
job at St. Stephens-St. Agnes School in Alexandria,
Virginia. I thought to myself, “I know what this job
is; I know how happy she was in her 25 years there;
I can do it!” After I emailed my resume to Chuck, I
thought it might be a good idea to check him out on
The Lexington School’s website. It was then I realized
his Alexandria connection through Episcopal High
School, a school I knew well. About that time my
phone rang. It was Chuck. We sputtered our way
through with a few “did you see,” and, “I can’t believe
you know so and so,” and “what a small world.” Once
we settled down and had our 1½-hour talk, I knew
this was the right place for me and Chuck was the
perfect match. Twelve years later, it is still the same. I
have no doubt Chuck will always be the first one I call
with life-changing events, asking those hard questions,
and for overall advice. While he may be my boss for
only a few more months, he will forever be part of my
family. Going out for a hamburger will never be the same
... and that, my friends, is our inside story!
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