LIFE . LEADERSHIP.SERVICE BEAUMONT NEWS WINTER 2018 Transformational Leadership How Beaumont School is leading young women into the future PAGE 04 IN THIS ISSUE Published for alumnae, parents and friends of Beaumont School by the 03 Letter from the President Advancement Department 04 Transformational Leadership Wendy A. Hoke President 06 Leadership in the Classroom Barbara Brown 07 International Baccalaureate: Digital Marketing and Social Media Taking the Lead in Global Coordinator Education Laura Stevens Gambrell 08 National Coalition of Girls’ Sponsorship Coordinator Schools: Examining the Value of Mary Lynn Haldi 10 an All-Girls School Assistant to the President 10 The Student Journey to Anne C. Jarrad Leadership Vice President of Institutional Advancement 13 Keeping the Tradition Alive One Eileen McCann Hive at a Time Advancement Coordinator 14 The Athletic Journey: Start your Christy Salata Engines Director of Alumnae 17 Focus on Group Guidance: Academy Graphic Communication NaNetta Hullum Design and Print Production 18 Focus on Faculty: Ann Hoelzel 13 HONORS & ACCOLADES BOARD OF DIRECTORS 19 Athletics 2017 – 2018 Marc Haag, Board Chair 20 Beaumont Welcomes Bishop Megan Hauer Kacvinsky ’96, Vice Chair Perez Janine Boyd ’89 20 Tim Ertle Named to Lead Dionne Broadus ’90 Beaumont Athletics Katherine Callahan ’80 Mary Jo Cherry Mary Curran ’81 ADVANCEMENT NEWS Roseanne Nowinski Deucher ’88 21 Athletic Hall of Fame Sister Susan Durkin, OSU 14 Kim Kraus Epley ’95 21 Thanks to the Smiley Family Thomas Fanning 22 Smiley Challenge Danielle Gisondo Suzanne Hanselman 23 Ways to Give Wendy Hoke 23 What Will Be Your Legacy? Raymond Malone Mary Frances Monroe ’76 ALUMNAE NEWS Sister Joan Peine, OSU 04 Sister Susan Mary Rathbun, OSU ON THE COVER 24 Class Luncheons Jennifer Roth Transformational Leadership 25 Class Notes James Rubadue Three new school leaders are Brien Shanahan 35 In Memoriam Sister Ritamary Welsh, OSU ’63 working together to support and Claudia Wenzel ’85 develop leadership opportunities 35 Save the Date for Reunion Weekend for young women both inside and outside the classroom. 2 | Beaumont News LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Alumnae, Parents, and Friends, The first day that I walked into Beaumont, I sensed an energy that, while undefined for me at the time, was palpable in the hallways. My first few months here have given me the opportunity to define that ubiquitous energy. It’s a current of passion, focus and achievement that courses through our young women. And it comes from an understanding of their tremendous capabilities in the classroom, in their communities and on our athletic fields. They know, without question, that they are preparing themselves to be the women who change the world. To these young women, there are no glass ceilings. They have equal opportunity to lead just as their male peers in other schools do. They don’t know a different reality so they don’t question the power of their voices. And they don’t shy away from taking leadership roles in every aspect of their lives. This is what Beaumont does—it creates the space that allows our young women to grow into agents of change. The Rockefeller Foundation recently conducted a study on how to encourage more women to assume leadership roles. They reported that one Working with the young of the best ways to create a generation of female leadership is to have more women of Beaumont School women as role models who can provide support that young women need to redefine the workplace. As I look across the generations of women who is nourishing, inspiring and have come through Beaumont since 1850, I am struck with how lucky our filled with promise and students truly are. We have 167 years of women who have paved the way for the next generation to follow. Our alumnae have opened doors, have hope. Every day I am broken ceilings, and have overcome preconceptions and barriers persistent for generations. Today’s students have no greater role models than the watching them evolve into women with whom they share the Beaumont tradition. It is such an honor tomorrow’s leaders that to serve as the school’s fifth president. Working with the young women of Beaumont School is nourishing, inspiring and filled with promise and hope. will bring to the table not Every day I am watching them evolve into tomorrow’s leaders that will bring only intellectual stamina, to the table not only intellectual stamina, but also a sense of empathy for those around them. They bring not only their ability to solve problems in the but also a sense of empathy world, but also a strong voice, one that values and champions inclusivity for those around them. and the need for other voices to be heard. Throughout this issue of the Beaumont News, you will find examples of how Beaumont is cultivating tomorrow’s leaders. I hope that it inspires you to reflect on how you use your own voice in your communities; how you have opened paths for the women who follow in your footsteps; and how you create the spaces for women around you to grow. Sincerely in St. Angela, Wendy A. Hoke President BeaumontSchool.org | 3 Transformational Leadership The start of the 2017-18 school year began with three new school leaders, including the first lay president, the first male principal and a new assistant principal. Working together to bring new energy and enthusiasm to Beaumont School, they have provided a rich environment for students and faculty. Their focus on Beaumont as a school where young women learn to change the world has shaped a vision that carries Beaumont well into the future. They lead by their model of advancement of mission, collaborative leadership, excellence in all things, and focus on faith as a unifier. WENDY HOKE – PRESIDENT Wendy was named Beaumont School’s fifth president and first lay president in May 2017. Prior to joining Beaumont in June 2017, she served as Vice President of Marketing and Communications for St. Vincent Charity Medical Center where she led all marketing, communications, marketing outreach and external relations. She also served as President of the Campus District, Inc. board. Now in her third career, Wendy spent nearly 20 years a journalist, writing for local and national publications on a variety of topics, including faith, education reform and personality profiles. She was a frequent speaker as a journalist and a local and national leader of the Society of Professional Journalists. She was a Peter Jennings Fellow for Journalists and the Constitution and has won numerous awards for her writing and for her marketing strategy while at St. Vincent Charity. Wendy is a graduate of the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University. “Wendy is the type of leader we need to move Beaumont forward, while honoring our Ursuline heritage,” says Sister Susan Durkin, OSU, congregational leader of the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland. “This is a very exciting time at the school, and we are confident she will be able to lead the school to expanded enrollment so that even more young women can be educated for life, leadership and service in the Ursuline tradition.” Wendy and her husband, Dan, raised their three sons in Bay Village, where they are members of St. Raphael Parish. 4 | Beaumont News NICK BEYER – PRINCIPAL Nick assumed the responsibilities of school principal on July 1, 2017. He joined the Beaumont community in 2013 as Dean of Academics. In this critical role, Nick was responsible for developing a long-term vision for the school curriculum to integrate new trends in education. He helped create the master schedule by creating new classes, developing class registration, and assigning faculty to classes that best served the needs of the students. He also took the responsibility to lead Beaumont toward the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme authorization, including development of the IB curriculum, faculty training, and student recruitment into the program. Prior to joining Beaumont School, Nick taught social studies and served as department chair at Benedictine High School. He is a graduate of Bowling Green University with a Bachelor of Science in Education. He has received his Masters of Education and his Post- Master Administration License from John Carroll University. In addition, Nick is a certified International Baccalaureate Administrator and Coordinator. He is an Ohio resident educator mentor and serves on the Ohio Catholic Schools Accrediting Association Steering Committee. Nick and his wife live in University Heights. MICHELE BERNOT – ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Michele joined Beaumont’s administrative team as assistant principal in July 2017. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Notre Dame College, a Master of Arts Degree in Theology from St. Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology, and is completing a Master of Education from Ursuline College. She holds Principal Licensure from the State of Ohio, a Master Teaching Certification for Secondary Theology and English, and she is a certified VIRTUS facilitator. Prior to joining Beaumont, Michele held positions of VP of Mission and Ministry, Director of Campus Ministry, and Theology teacher at Lake Catholic High School. In these roles, she designed and implemented programs that infused the Catholic mission and administrative principles throughout the school. She helped formulate and lead an Intervention Assistance Team in order to identify academic, disciplinary and social challenges in order to better support students. She led counseling mediation and intervention for students, as well as served as a liaison for family meetings and parent sessions. Michele co-chairs Diocesan Catholic Schools for Peace and Justice Network and serves on the Diocesan Pastoral Care Committee. Michele and her husband raised three children in Mentor. BeaumontSchool.org | 5 “ Truly remarkable leadership is not just about motivating others to follow, it’s about inspiring them to become “ Great leaders leaders themselves and setting the stage for even are willing greater opportunities for future generations.” to follow.