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The Hewitt School company history timeline

1920

Caroline D. Hewitt founded the Hewitt School in 1920.

By 1920, Hewitt had established a small kindergarten for boys and girls located at the Mannes Music School.

1942

In 1942 Miss Hewitt retired and was succeeded by faculty member Charlotte Comfort.

1950

In 1950, the school was granted a charter as a nonprofit corporation.

1955

In 1955 Miss Hewitt's Classes became The Hewitt School.

1968

In 1968, the Gregory Building, named for Board of Trustees president William Gregory, was built.

1969

In 1969 Janet Mayer succeeded Miss Comfort as Headmistress and served until her retirement eleven years later.

1976

In 1976 the Building Fund Drive added three new stories to the Gregory Building.

1986

In 1986 a major renovation of the 75th Street Building was completed, adding classroom space and the John and Elizabeth Hobbs Performing Arts Center.

2000

In 2000 Linda MacMurray Gibbs became Head of School and initiated a long-term plan for its growth.

2010

Lonergan assumed this position in July 2010.

2014

In November 2014, The Hewitt School's board president announced that Doctor Tara Christie Kinsey would be the eighth Head of School.

2015

Beginning in July 2015, a complete renovation of the buildings was funded and planned under Ms.

Doctor Kinsey's tenure began on July 1, 2015.

2020

© 2020 by Valerie Blinder

2021

It is our honor to announce that The Hewitt School’s 2021 Commencement address will be delivered by Amy Walter.

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