Remembering Jeff Sherman

With the death of Jeffrey J. Sherman in October 2005, Langley lost a strong, visionary leader and a trusted and dear friend. His legacy will live on in the school’s Jeffrey J. Sherman Arts Center, a building he was instrumental in planning.

A long-time Langley parent, Jeff joined the Board of Trustees in 2002. From the beginning, he was given responsibilities that showed his leadership and strength. Jeff had an amazing ability to listen to others and find creative solutions. He always showed vision, remarkable clarity of thought, and incredible intelligence.

His leadership made him the clear choice to head the Board of Trustees. As president of the Board from 2003 until his death, he led the Board in thinking strategically, developing sound fiscal policies, and working with faculty, staff, and architects on the redesign of the Arts Center.

The Sherman family – Jeff, Jennifer, and their daughters, Emily and Eliza – have been at the heart of the Langley community for more than 10 years. Their family epitomizes Langley values. They involved themselves in the life of the school and constantly worked to make Langley a better place for all students.