Sarah and her husband, Steven, are proud to announce the birth of their son, Aidan Keith Hemstalk, on 11 December 2011 at 4:13 p.m. He weighed in at six pounds and thirteen ounces. The family is doing well.

Sarah will be on maternity leave from 28 November 2011 to 28 February 2012. Robert Wendt has been hired to substitute for her during this time. Robert received his BA from Columbia University in English and comparitive literature. He received his MA in music education from Hunter College. He currently works at Calhoun School accompanying the middle school chorus, leading warm-ups and sectionals, and integrates music theory, history, and vocal technique into choral rehearsals as needed, with a special focus on changing male voices. He is a lifelong piano student and enjoys traveling.