Mardi Fuller '97 - Szabo Lecturer 2024
On Friday, April 19, Hackley welcomed back Mardi Fuller ’97 as this month’s Szabo Lecturer. Mardi, a former student of Kathy Szabo, has dedicated her career to advancing racial equity through her work in writing, public speaking and community engagement. With a passion for outdoor exploration, she made history in January 2021 as the first documented Black individual to complete all 48 of New Hampshire’s high peaks during winter.
Mardi spoke with Upper School students about her time as a former Hackley student, her passion for the outdoors, and the historical exclusion of people of color from access to nature conservancies and parks. She also discussed ways in which she is working to expand that access and create opportunities for people of color to experience nature and the outdoors. Mardi then had a more intimate discussion with interested students and employees in the Lindsay Room over lunch and led a trail walk in the afternoon.
The Szabo Lecture series honors Kathy and Paul Szabo, two beloved former Hackley science teachers. Kathy retired from a 25-year teaching career at Hackley in 1998. Paul, who began teaching at Hackley 10 years before his wife in 1963, retired in 1996 after 32 years as an Upper School science teacher. Their contributions to the Hilltop are many and memorable.
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The Szabo Lecture series honors Kathy and Paul Szabo, two beloved former Hackley science teachers. Kathy retired from a 25-year teaching career at Hackley in 1998. Paul, who began teaching at Hackley 10 years before his wife in 1963, retired in 1996 after 32 years as an Upper School science teacher. Their contributions to the Hilltop are many and memorable.
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