"Margaret has been a tremendous asset to the house, and her absence will definitely be felt," Quinlan wrote in an e-mail message. "She's an extremely knowledgeable, helpful and caring person."
Dingman also praised the new tutor.
"People who are familiar with [Ceder's] scholarship say that she is a superb teacher and has earned a strong reputation," he said. "She is interested in both the teaching and administrative ends of this work."