Notable Alumni
Greene Street Friends School alumni are part of a proud and growing legacy. For over a century, graduates have carried the values, curiosity, and compassion fostered in our classrooms into their personal and professional lives, making meaningful contributions in communities across the country and around the world. Today, our alumni include internationally recognized artists, educators, scholars, and advocates. Their careers are diverse, but the foundation of integrity, empathy, and a commitment to justice is a constant thread. Leading with kindness, speaking up for what’s right, and valuing every voice are Greene Street Friends lessons that remain with alumni for a lifetime.
Lydia Artymiw '65 is a celebrated concert pianist and Distinguished McKnight Professor of Piano at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Lydia’s extensive career has taken her to concert halls in Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Hong Kong, Lviv, and across the United States. In addition to her performing career, she has mentored over forty doctoral graduates in piano, many of whom now hold prestigious teaching positions in the U.S., Canada, and Korea.
Lydia Artymiw '65 is a celebrated concert pianist and Distinguished McKnight Professor of Piano at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Lydia’s extensive career has taken her to concert halls in Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Hong Kong, Lviv, and across the United States. In addition to her performing career, she has mentored over forty doctoral graduates in piano, many of whom now hold prestigious teaching positions in the U.S., Canada, and Korea.
Susan Carson Brown ’57 served as the first President of the Greene Street Friends Alumni Association, playing a key role in the school’s 150th anniversary celebration. A dedicated art educator, Susan taught elementary school art for 37 years while maintaining close ties to Greene Street Friends. She fondly recalls the warmth of her teachers and the strong sense of community, which she credits with shaping her lifelong commitment to service, creativity, and connection.
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Rosalyn Wiggins Berne ’69 is a professor, bioethicist, and author whose work bridges science, ethics, and human experience. A faculty member at the University of Virginia’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Rosalyn has published several books exploring the moral questions raised by emerging technologies and the wisdom found in the natural world. She speaks often about Greene Street Friends’ enduring influence on her sense of social responsibility and appreciation for diverse perspectives.
