Janet S. McCormick

April 9th, 2025

My heartfelt condolences to your family. Janet was always smiling, willing to help, and never shied away from offering sound advice. I will always remember many of her sayings that helped us remain focused on the customer: “Make your audience the hero of your presentation, “Be brief, be brilliant, be gone,” and other wise sayings. I enjoyed working with her and will definitely feel the impact of her absence. She leaves a big hole.

~Mirmonde Rodrigue
~coworker, Chicago, IL

April 3rd, 2025

Dear Jim, Becca, Emily, Sarah, Julie & Carol, et.al – we are grieving the loss of our delightful cousin, Jan, with whom, along with our families, we shared many Passover seders. Our memories of those occasions are comforting. Jan was always an upbeat, positive lady.
May her memory be a blessing to all of us who loved her. The Singer family – Don, Shelvin & Gloria.

~Donald Singer
~cousin, Highland Park

April 3rd, 2025

My condolences to your family and friends. Janet was unfailingly supportive and optimistic. In every work interaction I can remember, she made others feel like they were the hero. I think she referred to it as “throwing confetti at your ideas”. She has a lasting and positive impact in our company. I will miss her kindness and generosity.

~Chris Nakis
~Colleague, Pittsburgh, PA

April 3rd, 2025

I have very fond memories of Janet and her sisters from childhood, growing up together, and spending time together as cousins. Janet was a couple of years older, and set a great example for me and my sisters. She was also a lot of fun.

~stuart and sylvia manewith
~cousin, saint louis, missouri

April 2nd, 2025

In one of my first interactions with Janet, she was helping me on a big presentation. I think she was on vacation, and she went out of her way to schedule time with me to practice. It was clear that she cared. She listened intently and provided excellent feedback. She was so giving with her time and energy. Since that project years ago, I’ve had the opportunity to work closely and collaborate with her on many other endeavors and her passion, thoughtfulness, and enthusiasm has always been the same. I feel so fortunate to have worked with her. I find myself using the phrase “Janet-ize” (i.e., this old presentation needs to be “Janet-ized”), which means to make something better, more engaging, more learner-focused. I’m sure the phrase “Janet-ize” will remain in the S&C vernacular as a symbol of her many valuable contributions. As we worked more closely, our meetings would often run over as we shared travel stories or commiserated about politics. I will certainly miss her thoughtful insights, but her friendship even more.

~Lea Maurer
~Colleague and friend, Saline, MI

April 1st, 2025

Janet and I met at the start of our careers at S&C during our shared onboarding class around 6 years ago. Throughout the years, Janet had become not just a colleague, but a friend. She was always full of good advice and was always looking to help create connections between team members to foster collaboration. I will remember Janet as a person who was full of life, bringing joy and happiness to everyone around her. I am very grateful to have had the pleasure of knowing Janet these past few years.

~Katie Alaliwi
~Colleague, Diamond Bar, CA

April 1st, 2025

So sorry I could not be there. I really loved Janet. She was such a sweet and kind person. My mother, Francine Nagin, was her first cousin, and they were very close. When she came into New York, she’d stay at our house. They’d go out to dinner and plays and were regularly in touch and sometimes I’d tag along and we had a great time. She went to my mother’s funeral and it was so nice seeing her that day and having a member of her side of the family–the Chicago side–there for that difficult day.

I live in Alabama now so I don’t always get to see the Chicago side of our family but I am there in spirit and am so sorry for this terrible loss. Rest In Peace to a wonderful person and a special spirit that made the lives of others brighter and that brought warmth and joy into this world. She will be missed but not forgotten!

~Matt Nagin
~Cousin, Montgomery, Alabama

April 1st, 2025

Janet was always smiling–in person and virtually. She genuinely cared about the people around her and the work she did. I believe she really wanted to help people grow and challenge themselves to be better. She impacted so many people at our company, but I can only imagine the ripple her life left throughout her entire career and personal life. I think that’s a legacy worth aspiring to. My deepest sympathies go out to her family during this time; I know the impact she had will continue to echo.

~Anna Reid
~Colleague, Montgomery, IL

April 1st, 2025

Janet was special in many ways. She was able to be strong and steadfast, and warm and open all at the same time. Over the last several years our work relationship grew into a friendship. She was a brilliant collaborator, a master storyteller, and thoughtful friend (she never let a birthday pass without making sure someone in my life got me a birthday donut and was delighted to send me a picture of a sign that read “eat more hole foods.”) I will miss our weekly chats that almost always ended in Janet sharing the perfect nugget of sage advice. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to know her. My deepest condolences to Jim, her girls, and the rest of her family as they navigate this next phase of life.

~Brianna Civella
~Colleague/Friend, Kansas City, MO

April 1st, 2025

My deepest sympathy to her family and friends. She will be deeply missed.
I have fond memories of Janet when she first started as a colleague of mine. She would stop by my desk on the way to hers to talk. Invariable she would bring a ray of sunshine into my day in her upbeat and energetic way. We soon became friends and later she became a inspiring mentor when I made a career change that found me on her team. She has had a profound impact on my life and will always be fondly remembered.

~Dave Klein
~Colleague, Sturgis

April 1st, 2025

Janet was always nice to be with and I am so sorry for your loss , my thoughts are with the family and her sisters

~Bonnie Miller
~Sister of Brother in Law, MD

April 1st, 2025

I have had the pleasure and honor of knowing and seeking the great reward of Janet’s friendship. She truly was such an optimistic and positive force that was felt by everyone. No matter how dark the day she always found the light. She will be greatly missed.

~Carol olbur
~Fri nd, Niles IL

April 1st, 2025

I only got to work with Janet briefly, but her impact was immense. Her willingness to collaborate and the way she shaped education at our work is a legacy she’ll leave behind that will influence us all. I’m so sorry for your loss.

~Melissa Tobler
~Co-worker, Chicago, IL

April 1st, 2025

I have many fond memories of Janet however 2 of them come to the forefront of my mind quickly.

– One of my first memories with her was when she brought me over to her team from another department and told me to look through our team’s files to become more familiar with our workflow. During my search, I found a file with birthday information for most people in the department. I called Janet and told her about the file I found and said “Can you believe I moved over from one team where the manager is Jessica to your team Janet AND you’re both born on September 11th! Both Virgos, what are the odds!!”. She found that amusing and started a new tradition of calling Jessica her birthday buddy.

– Another fond memory took place in spring of 2024. It was a sunny morning, and I have just logged into work to start my day. As I was answering emails, I receive a call from Janet on my cell phone. Odd, she doesn’t ever call my cell. I picked up and hear ‘Hi, how is your morning – are you available? Can you take a look outside?”
To my surprise, there was a large RV parked in my driveway. She and her husband Jim swung by to say hello as they were traveling through the area. It was such a fun surprise, and I was able to introduce my husband and my baby boy to both of them.

I will and already do miss Janet. She was a great person and a wonderful teacher. I am so happy our lives intertwined, and I had the opportunity to spend almost 3 years under her mentorship. My deepest condolences to the family.

~Indre Bergmanaite
~colleague, Atlanta, GA

April 1st, 2025

I met Janet twice in person when she stopped by to see us on her roadtrip. I could tell she was a very warm and sweet lady.. I am saddened by her passing. God bless you and your family Janet.

~Omer
~Colleague’s husband,

April 1st, 2025

Dear McCormicks/Sanes,
My heart breaks at the loss of my dear friend of more than 45 yrs. My heart swells with the joy of knowing her and the memories we had.

We met when I walked into her gr. 2 class to discuss the new district textbook program and left each other as friends, having found many things in common. Shortly after that (and several career conversations) she decided she also wanted to enter the field of educational sales. Janet learned the business quickly and after a number of years of us enjoying working together, she left to pursue new career opportunities. We always made specific times to get together and chat. Spring and fall we met up for minimum 3 hour lunches confiding in each other, talking business, family, recipes, travel, and laughing about so much. (There were only a few Passovers and High Holidays, when we missed getting together.) Janet included me in family simchas making me feel like a part of them. I’m grateful she dubbed me “aunt” to you girls.

She loved her family desperately. Her pride in you, Jim,Rebecca, Emily and Sarah, all your lives in everything you all did, was fierce. The love for you was at the very core of her being. Janet had a gift of “taking in” people and happily engulfed Derek, Greg and Grant into her love and took your families in as hers! When Whitney and Henry came along her heart swelled even more, with overflowing love.

Janet’s specialties were living life fully, traveling, working, synagogue activities, and mostly loving!

Janet’s wisdom was incredible. She was pragmatic, smart, practical and insightful. She had a way with words and taught me so much about people, life, work and more. Mostly, my dear friend was kind, loving, caring, honest, fun and funny. I will miss her very much and will carry her giant hugs, the memories of her wonderful smiles and her words of wisdom always.
I loved my joyful friend and send you, her treasured family, my love, too. ❣️

~Eydee Schultz
~Close friend, IL

April 1st, 2025

Janet and I were colleagues in the Sales Enablement Team at S&C. I have great memories of her. Janet was a wonderful colleague, she always gave warm and friendly greetings, had time for everyone, she was passionate in all her work and shared so many great thoughts and ideas. We will all miss her greatly. My sincere condolences to her family and friends.

~Chris Watts
~Colleague, Eastleigh

April 1st, 2025

You were such a ray of sunshine! When I first joined S&C, there were zero technical or product resources available, and what a world of difference you made as you built out your training team! You were always so positive, tactful, encouraging, and genuinely interested in getting to know everyone around you. I will miss how you ended almost every conversation with your signature, “It’s a pleasure collaborating with you.” You fostered a lasting, beautiful culture at S&C that reflects the beautiful person you were.

~Alexandra Charleston
~Co-worker, Portland, OR

April 1st, 2025

You were such a ray of sunshine! When I first joined S&C, there were zero technical or product resources available, and what a world of difference you made as you built out your training team! You were always so positive, tactful, encouraging, and genuinely interested in getting to know everyone around you. I will miss how you ended almost every conversation with your signature, “It’s a pleasure collaborating with you.” You fostered a lasting, beautiful culture at S&C that reflects the beautiful person you were.

~Alexandra Charleston
~Co-worker, Portland, OR

March 31st, 2025

I first met Janet 2 years ago through S&C. She taught me a lot in that short time and was a joy to be around. Our team gave our first presentation on my birthday, and Janet drove 2 hours with a birthday cake to be there and support all of us. She is greatly loved and will be missed dearly!

~Alex Schoening
~Co-worker, Dallas, TX

March 31st, 2025

Janet was a thoughtful, inspiring colleague who generously offered her talents across a wide range of projects. She will be deeply missed. Sharing my deepest condolences to her family and friends.

~Julie Evans
~Colleague, Chicago, IL

March 31st, 2025

Janet and I were co-workers and I have such great memories of her. Janet’s passion for anything she got involved was very evident and truly inspiring! She’d put her very best in every project and she was always so kind to anyone in the organization. I’ve learned so much and I am sure she will be missed as professional but also as a great friend and mentor she was. My sincere condolences for the family.

~Cleverson Takiguchi
~Co-worker, Chicago

March 31st, 2025

Janet and I were neighbors for many years in Palatine. She always had a friendly smile and greeting whenever I saw her. Prayers for peace and comfort to her family and friends.

~Jeanine Graham
~friend, Shorewood, IL