Annual Report 2020
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ANNUAL REPORT 2019-2020 Table of Contents Letter from the 1 Letter from the Board Chair Chair of the Board of Trustees 2 Members & Trustees Dear Alumnae Benefactors and Friends 3 Faculty & Staff of the Academy of Mount St. Ursula: 4 Financial Summary I could never have imagined that more than fifty years after graduating from the Academy of Mount St. Ursula that I would 5 Letter from the Principal have the great honor and privilege of serving as the Chair of the Board of Trustees. Looking back at that young girl who 6 College Acceptances graduated from the school in June of 1969, I can’t help but 7 Academic Awards consider the tremendous influence that the school had upon me and my life’s choices and work. AMSU is where I learned about leadership that was grounded 8 Donor Societies in an obligation to serve others. Much like many of our current students, I was the first in my family to attend college. I credit my experiences at the Mount for setting me on a path that 20 Honorary Gifts opened the door to numerous possibilities and a rich and rewarding career in education that 22 Memorial Gifts was always predicated on the principle of Serviam. I am pleased to be joined at the school by a remarkable and dedicated team of fellow trustees who generously give their time and talents 26 Alumnae Donors by Class to the school’s success and growth. 32 Foundations, Gifts-in-Kind, Matching Gift Companies This past year has presented many unique and challenging situations for all Americans. Teachers and school administrators, in particular, have had to adapt to and address a whole range of instructional approaches as lessons and educational experiences are presented both in AMSU has made every effort to complete & present an accurate listing of all donations in this Annual person and remotely. We are so grateful to the truly amazing faculty and staff of the AMSU, Report. If your name is omitted or incorrectly listed, we apologize for this error. Please inform the Office who under the leadership of our dedicated principal, Sr. Jean Marie Humphries, osu, PhD, of Alumnae Relations and External Affairs of any corrections. have demonstrated unparalleled creativity, strength, and commitment to the Ursuline mission of the school. A stellar and successful Middle States Accreditation process in November of 2019, the high levels of college acceptances, scholarships, and grants which are outlined in this report are the result of rigorous academic requirements and high standards for each discipline. However, beyond these academic achievements and, perhaps, even more importantly in the face of this global pandemic, is the commitment to each student’s emotional and spiritual growth. This mission of educating young women of the Bronx in the Ursuline tradition has never been more compelling and relevant, especially as we celebrate our 165th anniversary as the oldest continuously operating school for girls in the United States. AMSU continues to be a place where we launch young women into the universe ready to realize their talents and make long-standing contributions. We recognize and are grateful for the strong financial assistance provided through the Ursuline Sisters and their provincial leadership. Serving a diverse urban community during these unprecedented times remains a financial challenge. Your contributions help make these educational opportunities available for those who have great financial need and help close the gap between tuition charged and the cost of a student’s education. Thank you for your on-going and generous support of the school as we celebrate its remarkable history and 165th anniversary. With gratitude, Diane Ramos-Kelly, Ed.D. Diane Ramos-Kelly, Ed.D. ’69 Chair, AMSU Board of Trustees Annual Report 2019-2020 | 1 2019 - 2020 Academy of Mount St. Ursula Corporation 2019 - 2020 Administration, Faculty & Staff Sr. Jean Marie Humphries, osu, PhD, AMSU ’89 Principal Carolyn Duggan VRSVLA LAVRVS Members Assistant Principal for Academics & Discipline Sr. Jane Finnerty, osu ’61, Chair Sr. Brenda Buckley, osu Jasmin Abbatiello Emycee Garcia Lirija Pepaj Executive Director of Alumnae Front Desk Associate Front Desk Associate Sr. Ann Peterson, osu Relations, Development Until December 2019 and External Affairs Mariza Garcia Sr. Patricia Russell, osu ’60 Administrative Assistant for School Linda Peri * Sr. Maureen Welch, osu Oscar Abreu Modern Language Maintenance Sr. Alice Marie Giordano, osu ’52 Service Coordinator Janine Ramos-Collins ’06 * Trustees Maria Ali Art Associate Treasurer Tara Harrison ’07 * Dr. Mary Erina Driscoll, Chair Sr. Marilyn Muldoon, osu Physical Education & Health Aroon Rampersaud Dean, School of Education Assistant Superintendent of Schools Doris Balbuena Science The City College of New York Diocese of Bridgeport, CT Alumnae Relations, Development Kania Javier and External Affairs Specialist Principal’s Secretary / Office Assistant Bryan Ray (starting March 2020) Joseph P. Muriana, Esq. Director of Finance Vice President for Academic Affairs Associate Vice-President, Retired Jennifer Brenlla Tiffany Lee and Chief Academic Officer Fordham University Health and Wellness Coach Religion Frank Randazzo Regis College Mathematics Mr. John Reilly Silvia Cabreja Amy Malave-Dowd ’99 Mr. Robert Billings Executive Director Director of Admissions Accounts Payable Jhenelle Robinson Principal Fordham Bedford Housing Corporation and Recruitment Library Media Specialist Until March 2020 Our Lady of Refuge Elementary School Keri Masick* Margaret Reilly-Brooks ’80 Sr. Barbara Calamari, osu English Mrs. Francesca Kosick Bossey ’86 Vice President & Deputy General Counsel Mission Effectiveness Lillian Savastano A&E Television Networks Noreen McAuliffe Mathematics Sr. Brenda Buckley, osu Sinead Cameron ’06 English Faculty, World Languages Adrienne Rolla ’76 Social Studies Leonardo Soliman * The Ursuline School Chief Financial Officer Dr. Athena Mengharini Religion ITR Industries Science Ms. Danielle Flores ’09 Jennifer Cofre Science Jessica Sticklor Program Associate Mr. Ronald Schutte Diana Mera English New York Life Foundation President Eve Cohen Modern Language All Hallows High School Mathematics Tutor Dr. Suroj Tiwari * Sr. Jean Marie Humphries, osu, PhD ’89 (ex-officio) Kathleen O’Connell ’85 * Science Principal Mrs. Maeve Marie Scott ’77 Katherine Corticcio Director of Guidance Academy of Mount St. Ursula Former Director of Government Reporting/ Social Studies Mitch Turner Compliance, AIG Brianne O’Hare Alumnae Relations, Development Anne Marie Hynes, Esq. ’67 Monica DeLaurentis ’70 * Guidance and External Affairs Specialist President Ms. JoAnn Stonier, Esq. ’80 Mathematics The Hynes Foundation Chief Data Officer Luis Pantojas Willy Valentine Mastercard Jeanne DiBenedetto Maintenance Supervisor Maintenance Dr. Diane Ramos Kelly ’69 Coordinator of Student Ministry Retired Mrs. Claudia Toni-Smith ’92 and Activities Anna Papageorgiou Aquila Walden * Superintendent of Schools Former Vice President in Controllers Mathematics Tutor Music & Performing Arts Goldman Sachs & Company Marie Fabrizio * Sr. Elizabeth McAdams, osu Social Studies Flor Paulino-Figueroa Regina Ward ’93 * Theology Department Front Desk Associate Technology & AMSU Webmaster Ursuline Academy, Wilmington, DE Barbara Finney Nurse, NYC Health Dept. 2 | Academy of Mount St. Ursula * Department Chair Annual Report 2019-2020 | 3 Financial Summary Letter from the Principal Fiscal Year ’19 - ’20 (Unaudited Figures - $s in thousands) Greetings, Teachers, students, and administrators will never forget the 2019-2020 academic year when the education world changed instantaneously overnight. We were enjoying learning and teaching in the classrooms then suddenly one day in March 2020, it all changed. We had to learn and teach remotely. St. Angela advised the Ursulines to change with the times, and that is exactly what we did! All at the Academy of Mount St. Ursula pivoted quickly and quite successfully to learning and teaching remotely through various online platforms. The wonderful courage and grace all displayed through these difficult times was amazing. Thank God we had purchased Chromebooks for each student the previous academic year, and had already started teaching periodically without textbooks, paper, and pencils. We had trial runs and were ready for this “new normal.” Since March 2020, we have kept to our routine of morning prayers, attendance, and daily instruction thru Google Meets, our school database system of Blackbaud, and online submission of work. Revenue: It has not been easy, but we continue to provide our quality Catholic education with Ursuline values to our young women of the Bronx, Manhattan, and lower Westchester. We have been educating young women since 1855, and we plan to keep marching forward no matter what adversity we encounter! Net Tuition & Fees $1,753 38% Some of our great accomplishments and events during the 2019-2020 school year include: Development Income $1,959 42% AMSU had a positive visit by Middle States Re-Accreditation Team in November 2019 with the receipt of Re-Accreditation for seven years in April 2020. Other Operating Income $ 929 20% AMSU’s volleyball team won the NY Catholic High School Athletic Association Division B Total Revenue: $4,641 100% City Championship for the third year in a row. Lady Bear Bingo was held in February 2020 which was a successful fundraiser and a fun opportunity for friends and supporters of AMSU to meet our great inspiring young women. AMSU held three smaller in-person and livestreamed Graduation ceremonies