Edith Woodruff Kunhardt

Dear Kunhardt Family,

Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss.

Mrs. Kunhardt was my second grade teacher from 1977 to 1978 at Chapin and she was just marvelous. Literally a ray of sunshine and always brimming with kindness, enthusiasm, encouragement, warmth and fun; all of my classmates knew that we were the lucky ones to be in Mrs. Kunhardt´s class.

I had just entered Chapin the year before, having moved from London, and the transition had been a little rocky given my English accent and habits. But after a few months with Mrs. Kunhardt I started to love school again and to settle.

Mrs. Kunhardt was not only a superb teacher and started me reading for pleasure, but she truly brought joy to her students. And I will always remember her surprising us with a visit from a litter of kittens that her kitty had produced. I think it was the highlight of my year. They were darling and she was so lovely to share them with us and help to instill in me a lifelong love of animals. I also remember her orchestrating a Winnie the Pooh Play where I was cast as Eyore the donkey, and I think Mrs. Kunhardt had handmade all of the adorable costumes. We also had lots of spelling bee´s and plenty of good times at Recess playing on the roof or in the multi purpose room (now the Gordon Room).

I am only sorry not to have reconnected with Mrs. Kunhardt to tell her what a huge difference she made in my life. I hope that all children are as lucky as I was, to have such a wonderful caring and brilliant teacher at some point in their schooling.

Please know that I am thinking of dear Mrs. Kunhardt and have the fondest memories of this very special lady that you all had the great privilege of calling your relative. Sending my highest regards and much thanks to Mrs. Kunhardt along with prayers.

Best,
Serena Boardman (Class of 1988)

Sending love and condolences to all. I am very sad to learn of Aunt Edie´s passing.
Alexandra

Thank you for all your teaching and wonderful friendships. We miss you and love you so much.

Mrs. Kunhardt was my second grade teacher at Chapin more than 40 (!) years ago. I remember that all the girls wanted to be in "Kunie"''s class because she was the most fun. My favorite 2d grade memory was reading "Bread and Butter Indian". We learned that they used to snack on bread, butter and sugar, so we all took great delight at lunch spreading the butter on our slices of white bread and pouring mounds of sugar on top, and she always let us do it with a big smile. She was warm and her class was a joy.

Also, Christopher was on my 10th grade Nicky Chapin trip to China, I believe.

Thinking of you and your family during this time and sending my condolences and love.

Edy was a wonderful friend to my wife and me. She was so generous with her time and energy. She was funny and so full of life. And she liked my cooking!

Thinking of you and your family. Wishing you some comfort and peace in spending time with each other. So sorry for your loss.

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.