Alice V. Malcolm
Alice was born September 21, 1951 in New Haven and grew up in Branford. She graduated from Branford High School in 1969, received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Waynesburg College and her Master's Degree from SCSU. Alice's first teaching experience took her to Australia for two years because she wanted to explore teaching in another culture. She moved back to Branford in 1977 and secured a position in special education as a resource teacher at John B. Sliney School in 1979. In later years she moved into a third grade classroom.
Alice was passionate about teaching and pursued many professional seminars and workshops. Math and science were areas of interest and she participated in several AIMS and Math Solutions activities. She was a presenter at ATOMIC and NCTM conferences. She also developed, coordinated and presented at "Family Night'' for both math and science. She was a mentor and facilitator of student teachers and new teachers. Alice volunteered her time at several community fundraisers.
To her colleagues, Alice was the consummate professional and role model for young, aspiring teachers. She always broadened her knowledge and shared new findings with every colleague. Her strong work ethic and her genuine respect for others allowed her to help anyone who sought her advice and ideas. Her love for children and the willingness to spend time with those who needed it were paramount to her in advancing their well-being and their future. It saddened her at the end of a school year when one or two children may be left behind. Yet, the beginning of a new school year brought a smile to her face for it's like the "harshness of winter that brings the promise of spring."
Alice loved to travel and explore other cultures. Her keen interest in museums led her to Rijk Museum in Amsterdam, the Prado in Madrid, the Alte Pinakothek in Munich and the Louvre and Orsay in Paris. She shared her fine souvenirs with family and friends upon her return. Alice balanced her recreational energy with her love for the sport of tennis. She competed in the women's tennis league at the Guilford Racquet and Swim Club and took home several trophies. Her sports career actually began in her college years with field hockey at Waynesburg College when she held the position of co-captain of the women's field hockey team.
Alice's family includes her husband, Noy and brother, Paul (Kim) Malcolm, her niece, Chelsea M. Malcolm, as well as her late brother, David Malcolm. Her late parents are George and Michaelina Malcolm in whose memory the Malcolm Scholarship is awarded each year to Branford High School seniors.
Alice has left an indelible mark on each and every child. A parent sums it up saying, "In everyone's life there is one special teacher who goes the extra mile and leaves such an impact on your life that you remember her forever and what and how she taught you. Ms. Malcolm was that teacher."
Alice was passionate about teaching and pursued many professional seminars and workshops. Math and science were areas of interest and she participated in several AIMS and Math Solutions activities. She was a presenter at ATOMIC and NCTM conferences. She also developed, coordinated and presented at "Family Night'' for both math and science. She was a mentor and facilitator of student teachers and new teachers. Alice volunteered her time at several community fundraisers.
To her colleagues, Alice was the consummate professional and role model for young, aspiring teachers. She always broadened her knowledge and shared new findings with every colleague. Her strong work ethic and her genuine respect for others allowed her to help anyone who sought her advice and ideas. Her love for children and the willingness to spend time with those who needed it were paramount to her in advancing their well-being and their future. It saddened her at the end of a school year when one or two children may be left behind. Yet, the beginning of a new school year brought a smile to her face for it's like the "harshness of winter that brings the promise of spring."
Alice loved to travel and explore other cultures. Her keen interest in museums led her to Rijk Museum in Amsterdam, the Prado in Madrid, the Alte Pinakothek in Munich and the Louvre and Orsay in Paris. She shared her fine souvenirs with family and friends upon her return. Alice balanced her recreational energy with her love for the sport of tennis. She competed in the women's tennis league at the Guilford Racquet and Swim Club and took home several trophies. Her sports career actually began in her college years with field hockey at Waynesburg College when she held the position of co-captain of the women's field hockey team.
Alice's family includes her husband, Noy and brother, Paul (Kim) Malcolm, her niece, Chelsea M. Malcolm, as well as her late brother, David Malcolm. Her late parents are George and Michaelina Malcolm in whose memory the Malcolm Scholarship is awarded each year to Branford High School seniors.
Alice has left an indelible mark on each and every child. A parent sums it up saying, "In everyone's life there is one special teacher who goes the extra mile and leaves such an impact on your life that you remember her forever and what and how she taught you. Ms. Malcolm was that teacher."