Mary Jo Ramos, Modern Language Department
Member of the Faculty, 1998–2015
Mary Jo Ramos, in the eyes and hearts of teachers, students, parents and alumni, is a most caring and generous colleague. She feeds us, supports us, challenges us, inspires us and champions us. Whether she has responded to cover a class in Ware Hall, or coached the Middle School Speech Team to nationals in a Midwestern city, or traveled to Spain with students on a new adventure, Mary Jo understands and tends to the needs and the hopes of all, building toward their success.
Always on the lookout for new materials, ideas, approaches, Mary Jo gives every learner the appropriate care and support. With skill and rigor, Mary Jo taught from Middle School through Class I, including advanced classes in Spanish Language and Literature. She was also instrumental in introducing Spanish to Milton’s Lower School. Including her inspiring care for many, many boys in Wolcott House, Mary Jo has enhanced every aspect of living and learning at Milton Academy, K–12.
A mentor, friend and confidante, Mary Jo listens so well, and speaks only when she feels her words are necessary. Her words are, of course, powerful and profound. The model of grace, kindness and diligence, Mary Jo embodies the best of what each of us aspires to be at Milton Academy.
by Mark Connolly
Modern Language Department Chair