It’s not easy to sum up the kind of impact Business Manager Carol Schaeffer has had on Renaissance Academy. For 20 years, she has poured her time, energy, and brilliance into this school, working behind the scenes to make sure everything kept moving forward, even when no one was watching. Since her first day on November 29, 2005, Carol has been the steady hand guiding so much of what happens here, always with purpose, professionalism, and heart.
Her role may have lived in numbers and deadlines, but her influence reached far beyond spreadsheets and schedules. From helping secure funding for our current building in 2015 to playing a key part in the expansion project currently underway, Carol has been at the center of some of the most important milestones in Renaissance’s history. She’s been the one we could count on to find a solution, get the answer, and do it all with patience, structure, and a deep commitment to getting things right.
Carol has shown what it looks like to lead with both strength and compassion. Her absence will be felt deeply, but so will her legacy. As she steps into this next season of life, we wish her nothing but joy, peace, and the time to enjoy all the things she’s had on hold while giving so much to others.
Thank you, Carol, for everything you've done for this school and this community. You will always be a part of Renaissance history.
And one last thing, make sure you submit your receipts before her last day. Otherwise, she’ll be sending you a reminder from retirement. :)