Going Above + Beyond

Pietas Awards are presented to faculty and/or staff members who go above and beyond for the MHS Community.

The May Pietas was presented to History Teacher Leah Deane, Ph.D. by nominators Bea Gill ’26 and Noya Samara ’26, who cited Dr. Deane’s commitment to the MHS community and impact on students in her classes as among their reasons for nominating her.

From Bea: “She has truly gone above and beyond this school year. She has truly made a lasting impact on my classmates and me. We look forward to meeting in class and interacting with her outside of the classroom. We are always eager to discuss current events in class, and she is just as responsive. She has contributed to the MHS community in every way. She is a brilliant teacher, with a funny and dynamic personality. She has really found her footing here in the MHS community.”

From Noya: “She has made such an impact on all of her students. Class with her is undoubtedly insightful, engaging, and something my classmates and I constantly look forward to, but she is much more than just a teacher. She is committed to her students and is always available — whether it’s during class, after school, or even just in passing in the hallway. Although she is new to Miss Hall’s, you would never know it — she has already become one of the most trusted and supportive people on campus.”