Fall Gala 2024
Honoree Maria & Ned Reade
Tonight, we celebrate two of Pawling’s most esteemed residents, Maria and Ned Reade. Their story embodies the very essence of creativity, community spirit, and collaboration that defines our town.
A Serendipitous Beginning
Maria and Ned’s shared journey began at Trinity-Pawling School. Maria joined in 1986 as a French teacher and coach, while Ned had been there since 1975 as an art teacher and varsity soccer coach. This fortuitous intersection of their paths laid the foundation for decades of contributions to our community.
Maria Reade: A Champion of Education and Community Service
Maria’s journey at Trinity-Pawling saw her rise to Dean of Faculty in 2001. Her commitment to volunteerism and community service is truly remarkable:
- Served on the boards of Mizzentop Day School and Pawling Public Radio
- Partnered with Cascade Farm in Patterson, NY, providing students with immersive farming experiences and started the hands-on ag program at T-P in 2011, which has evolved into a cornerstone of the school community.
- Founded “Food for Thought,” bringing films and speakers to campus to educate about sustainable farming and environmental issues
- Serves on the Pawling Farmers Market board, promoting local agriculture and healthy eating
- Co-founded and is re-energizing “The Spark Presents,” a speaker series that fosters community building through exploration of timely matters
- Serves as senior writer for Trinity-Pawling alumni publicationsBeyond
Pawling, Maria splits her time in southern Vermont, where she:
- Serves as Managing Editor of Edible Vermont magazine
- Works as a partner at an organic vegetable and poultry farm in Dorset, VT
- Leads Grateful Hearts Manchester as head chef, overseeing a 100+ volunteer team cooking healthy meals for neighbors
- Writes for Blue Dot Living magazine on sustainable environmental topics
Ned Reade: Nurturing Art and Culture
Ned’s contributions to Trinity-Pawling and Pawling are equally impressive:
- Served as chair of the art department and helped design the school’s art center
- Leads the Pawling Concert Series since 1977, now in its 51st year
- Opened Live 4 Art gallery on Charles Colman Boulevard after retiring in 2020, supporting local artists by covering costs and forgoing commissions
- Serves on the board of Arlington Commons in Vermont, a community hub enhancing the area through creativity and wellness
- Currently serves as senior warden at St. Andrew’s Church in Kent, CT, where he and Maria have attended for over 40 years
September 20, 2023
Video Tribute for Honoree Maria & Ned
