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Photo: Emily Cherry

The Joneses cut a rug at Shrine Mont.

Kay Jones stands with her son-in-law Mark DeVoll (left) and
her son Tee.

This spring, Kay Jones completed 30 three years of service
teaching French at St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes. Madame Jones
started teaching here when her daughter was in first grade.
She had taught in the Alexandria school system, when her
husband, Dave, was in seminary. In Kay’s own words, and I
quote “I have seen this as a ministry, not just a profession.”
Whether it be teaching grammar, French culture or how best to
prepare a chocolate croissant, Kay is thorough, conscientious
and deeply committed to each of her students. I have had
several graduates say to me that the reason that they majored
in French in college or pursued a profession related to the
French language was because of Madame Jones. Kay brings a
constant energy, flair and enthusiasm to the classroom. During
the difficult years of the merger between St. Stephen’s and St.
Agnes, Kay was deeply committed to the success of the school.
She rolled up her sleeves, she provided excellent leadership
and support and she was instrumental in the positive approach
that so many of our faculty took to making our new school
what it is today. What I have always admired about Kay is
that she is always willing to speak her mind, yet she is also
always respectful, and she has a wonderful ability to be able
to empathize and see several points of view. In addition, Kay is
also a lifelong learner. She has always been willing to embrace
professional growth and development, and for the many years
that she has been in the classroom, she has always stayed
current and always been flexible and willing to integrate new
methods and technology. She also deeply believes in our school
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Bishop Jones’ son and wife (lower left) look on during his
consecration as bishop at the Washington National Cathedral
in 1995.

Winter 2012 / VIRGINIA EPISCOPALIAN

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