Barbara Simmons, Burgundy's 2012 Special Friend of the Year, stands with Jeff Sindler and Mary Lee Anderson, a fellow alumni parent and former Treasurer of the Board of Trustees.

A Special Thanks to Barbara Simmons
Barbara Simmons in numerous and diverse ways has given leadership and contributed to the well-being of our beloved school.

As a Burgundy parent (Andrew '94 and Margot '98), Barbara served multiple terms on the Board of Trustees, serving as President of the Board for two years. She also co-chaired Burgundy's first capital campaign, which supported funding for our 2/3 and 4/5 buildings. Later, Barbara served as Director of Communications and later as Director of Advancement. Even today, Barbara uses her design skills to develop many of the school's publications. And those are only some of the highlights of Barbara's service to Burgundy!

Barbara has been a leader in so many capacities. In each, she has brought a parent's appreciation for what the school stands for and engenders in each child; a creative, artistic, aesthetic eye for design and detail; and a sense of humor, fun, and the joy-in-learning that is the essence of Burgundy. Burgundy has benefited enormously from its association with Barbara, just as Burgundy occupies a very special place in Barbara's heart. Barbara continues today, in less visible but equally important ways, to make a special contribution each and every year.

All who know Barbara and have experienced her leadership and dedication will take joy in her being named Burgundy's Special Friend of the Year for 2012!