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Anne B. Bennett
Anne Bennett (nee Sears) passed away peacefully on October 9, 2021, after a chronic illness. Anne was born in New York City on October 29, 1952, the first child of Marvin Sears and Myra Bloch (later Low). She grew up in Woodbridge, Connecticut. After graduating from Day Prospect Hill in New Haven, Anne attended Wheelock College in Boston, concentrating in elementary education. After several years of teaching, she continued her studies, earning a Master of Education degree from Teachers College, Columbia University. Anne was a dedicated educator for more than 35 years. She worked as a classroom teacher, associate headmaster, and academic dean in several schools in the Washington, DC area and in northern California, including the Norwood School, the Nueva School, and the Potomac School. More recently, Anne tutored students. Anne provided guidance and inspiration to her students, helping them to develop key thinking skills and to learn to be adventurous and reach beyond their comfort zone. Her closest colleagues knew her as compassionate, thorough, and having enormous talent to provide her students with a love of learning to last a lifetime. Anne is survived by her father, Marvin Sears, and his wife Jane Lederman; son, Tucker Bennett; brothers Jon Sears, Ted Sears, and Ben Sears; sisters-in-law Christine Sonnie and Laurie Sears; niece and nephews, Nathan Sears, Graham Sears, Avery Sears, Jack Sears, and Helen Sears; and great niece and nephew Evie and Charlie Sears. Anne is preceded in death by her mother Myra Low and brother David Sears. At Anne’s request, the family will be holding a private family memorial. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Anne’s honor to LitWorld (<a href=https://www.litworld.org/donate >www.litworld.org</a>), an organization supporting reading, writing, and storytelling for children around the world.October 29, 1952 - October 9, 202110/29/195210/09/2021
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