As an administrator and part of Dr . O ’ Halloran ’ s senior cabinet , Jack has helped to ensure that Saint David ’ s School is fiscally sound . Jack has managed the purse strings of Saint David ’ s School through many transitions and helped Saint David ’ s evolve to be the magnificent institution it is today . His financial acumen has led us through many campaigns beginning with the conclusion of the Golden Jubilee expansion , the Great Compression , the expansion of Graham House and the recent acquisition of building 15 East 88th Street .
Over his career , Jack has always played leading roles in professional development activities and workshops with The Eastern Association of Colleges / Universities Business Officers ( EACUBO ), The New York State Association of Independent Schools ( NYSAIS ) and The Business Affairs Council ( BAC ). Additionally , he has consulted with The American School of Classical Studies in Athens , Greece , The Morgan Library , and the National Environmental Trust .
Jack was always ready to go above and beyond the expectations of his role to assist the school in the highest regard in myriad ways . On call , Jack slept on the couch in the lobby one evening when the fire alarms would not stop going off . He was also quick to assist the Pre-K classrooms with their chicks when one would arrive ill . Jack has a green thumb and assisted Lower School boys who planted bulbs for the Daffodil project . Oh , the joy that Jack has brought to many “ Headmasters for the Day ” as they entered the Business Office and were given the opportunity to use his calculator and in particular , his special adding tape ! Jack was not the only member of the Sproule family to dedicate service to Saint David ’ s School . In fact , his wife of 31 years , Linda Sproule-Revely , served as the class 4 / 5 ’ s teacher for three years and the nurse for two years .
When prompted to describe Jack , a few resounding themes were mentioned by colleagues . Those of a welcoming individual who provides guidance , humor , and candor and who leads with compassion , support , and dedication . In fact , Mrs . Lippens , Head of Lower School , shared the following ; “ From my first interview at Saint David ’ s School , Jack took me under his wing . He welcomed me with his smile , kindness , and infinite wisdom . Over the course of my tenure here , I have had countless conversations and laughs with Jack . He taught me a bit of the history of Saint David ’ s , some accounting skills , fascinating facts about Vietnam , which Netflix shows to watch , etc . Jack ’ s quiet mentorship has been a rock for me and many others .”
“ Jack has managed the purse strings of Saint David ’ s School through many transitions and helped Saint David ’ s evolve to be the magnificent institution it is today .”
Jack has also been a partner with the families of our school and has interacted with most throughout their sons ’ Saint David ’ s School experience . As PA President Norris Daniels recently wrote during Teacher Appreciation Week , “ The Parents Association could not operate without Jack Sproule . His team keeps us on budget and our many vendors paid . Without his expertise , we would not be able to have any of the annual events that make our community what it is . We thank you , Jack , for all the support and guidance .”
A true renaissance man , Jack is extremely knowledgeable on a variety of subjects . Quite often , he would regale the business office with random obscure facts . He could have been a Jeopardy champion or at minimum , a trivia night
Jack Sproule leading the procession at the 2023 Commencement Exercises .
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