Fall 2016 on Children About Erikson Institute A letter from the President

Erikson Institute is the premier independent institution This is a year of celebration for Erikson Institute! Fifty years ago, when of higher education committed to ensuring that all children we were founded, we were one of the only organizations in the country to focus on the importance of a child’s early years. Today, our groundbreaking have equitable opportunities to realize their potential. work continues to define us as pioneers in the field and leaders in the essential work to make a positive difference in the lives of children, families, Recognized for our groundbreaking work in the field and communities. of early childhood, we uniquely prepare child development, This is also a year of tremendous momentum at Erikson. We’ve moved education, and social work leaders to improve the lives of into the operational phase of our three-year Strategic Plan, a roadmap that builds on our foundational strengths with strategic priorities that focus our young children and their families. Our impact and influence is energies in new directions in the classroom and beyond. Just since January, further amplified through our innovative academic programs, we’ve made significant progress on a path to deepen our impact through new applied research, knowledge creation and distribution, direct and expanded programs and initiatives. You can learn more about one such initiative, the expansion of our pro bono services for families who come for service, and field-wide advocacy. evaluation and treatment at our Center for Children and Families, in this issue. We’re looking forward to hearing from David Brooks, Op-Ed columnist for Because nothing matters more than a child’s early years, The New York Times, at our 50th Anniversary Annual Luncheon on Monday, Erikson Institute educates, inspires, and provides leadership November 14. We’ll also be honoring photographer and longtime board member Kathy Richland Pick with the Spirit of Erikson Institute award. Details to serve the needs of children and families so that all on how to purchase tickets or a table are inside. can achieve optimal educational, social, emotional, and On behalf of everyone at Erikson, I want to express my deep appreciation to physical well-being. our donors for your generous support of our work. Any gift to Erikson makes it possible for us to deepen our impact and to truly work toward becoming the single most influential force for change in the early childhood field. With great appreciation, we publish our Honor Roll of Donors at the back of this issue.

Sincerely,

Geoffrey A. Nagle, Ph.D. President and Chief Executive Officer Erikson Institute

On the cover: A child poses in front of his painting in 1990 with Dan Harris, a Chicago Head Start director. Harris was part of Bridge to Professional Leadership, an Erikson leadership initiative for early childhood professionals.

3 50 years of impact in the lives of young children and families

In 1966, Erikson Institute was one of the first organizations in the country to recognize the importance of a child’s early years. Today, we are proud to celebrate the pioneering spirit that continues to bring national recognition to our work in the classroom and beyond. We educate, serve, and lead with a far-ranging impact to improve the lives of young children, families, and communities. We kicked off our 50th year with street banners around the downtown campus and a “thank you” party that was attended by more than 150 members of the Erikson family—faculty, staff, students, alumni, board members, and longtime friends. We also partnered with the Peabody Award-winning storytelling organization, The Moth, to host an evening of live storytelling. A crowd of more than 130 gathered at Architectural Artifacts in Chicago to hear three members of the Erikson community share uniquely personal stories that connected their own experience and professional passion. A new homepage to our www.erikson.edu website creates the opportunity for us to share more stories that highlight the individuals and initiatives that are creating new knowledge and influencing the field. If you have a story you would like to share about Erikson or the importance of early childhood, please go to the website and click the feedback button to do so. And if you’re not yet following Erikson on social media, please do—and use #Erikson50 to connect with us and share stories and news!

Support Erikson! Annual Luncheon 2016 Make plans now to attend Erikson Institute’s Annual Luncheon on Monday, November 14 at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel in Chicago. Our special keynote speaker is David Brooks, Op-Ed columnist for The New York Times and analyst for the PBS NewsHour and NPR’s All Things Erikson Institute Considered. We also will honor Kathy Annual Luncheon 2016 Richland Pick, the award-winning Monday, November 14 photographer and longtime member Registration—11:30 a.m. of the Erikson Board of Trustees, with Lunch and program—Noon the Spirit of Erikson Institute award. Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel To purchase tickets and see a list 221 North Columbus Drive, Chicago of partner levels and benefits, Valet parking available Business attire visit www.erikson.edu/luncheon.

5 Kicking off our 50th Year

Erikson’s place in history chronicled on website Throughout the many social, political, and cultural changes of the last 50 years, our mission has been unwavering—a focus on the importance of early childhood. A new timeline on our website helps visualize how key events in our history have been intertwined with milestones in early childhood as well as important local, national, and international events over five decades. The timeline also includes numerous historical photos from our archives, many of which are being presented digitally for the first time. These images represent the many facets of our work and the people who have helped make Erikson what it is today. Take a look at the timeline by going to our home page at www.erikson.edu. Click on “About” in the main navigation space, and then click on “History.”

Mayoral regards for Erikson’s impact Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel sent his regards through a letter that recognizes Erikson’s “lasting legacy” and “work that continues to impact generations of Chicagoans”:

“Since its inception, Erikson has created new knowledge around ‘what we know’ and not only shares best practices, but takes time to learn from others around the world. Thanks to their enduring efforts, we now have a voice that shares insight on important issues in a child’s early years. It is no surprise that Erikson has established itself as a trusted voice on the early childhood experience.”

6 7 New gift supports Center for children’s social and emotional needs, particularly as they relate to the Children and Families expansion effects of trauma. Teachers can also refer students experiencing behavioral or mental health issues for onsite therapeutic intervention. for families in need • Provide rigorous interdisciplinary assessments for children with disabilities, from birth to age 3, who are referred by the State of Illinois Early Intervention A $1 million gift and an additional $300,000 matching system. Many families from diverse backgrounds are referred to the CCF challenge will enable more families with young children to for additional medical diagnosis evaluations. This can be the only opportunity for their children to receive high-quality care, which is provided access high-quality assessment and counseling services. at no additional cost to families but is not fully reimbursed by the state.

Since Erikson Institute’s Center for Children and Families (CCF) opened its “So many children, families, and communities are facing trauma and doors in 2009, private philanthropic support has fueled the expansion of its challenges,” says Margret Nickels, Ph.D., director of the Center for Children essential services to families and young children across the Chicago area. and Families. “From the beginning, we have worked to support them with The CCF is the only Chicago-area clinic that provides a comprehensive the highest quality comprehensive services. We are grateful to the Pritzker level of assessment for children preschool age and younger and is highly Foundation for generously responding to this critical need and for their regarded for its distinctive approach to addressing developmental, emotional, leadership in agreeing to match the support of others. Building relationships behavioral, and learning challenges. and trust in communities and with families takes time, and the generosity of To effectively treat problems, the the foundation has enabled us to do this.” CCF’s team of clinicians evaluates The CCF is committed to equal care for children and families regardless children in all developmental of income level or insurance coverage. Its interdisciplinary staff of experts— domains, helps families understand including psychologists, speech-language pathologists, occupational the factors influencing their therapists, social workers, and developmental therapists—help families children’s behaviors or issues, and understand their children’s challenges so they can build a therapeutic plan. works closely with each family to Since 2013, the number of families receiving services increased by 17 build a therapeutic plan that taps percent, and to date, the CCF has served 2,800 families with young children family strengths, values, and goals. in the Chicago area. The foundation’s support has helped the CCF reach many Now, thanks to the Pritzker Foundation’s generous multi-year support, underserved families with pro bono or reduced-cost services and enabled more children and families in need will benefit from the CCF’s interdisciplinary the center to open its first satellite clinic, which is located near the Austin services. This summer, the CCF received a $1 million commitment from the neighborhood. foundation with an additional challenge that will match up to $300,000 in new Through that clinic and the main location on Erikson’s downtown campus, gifts from other CCF donors. the CCF has assisted an increasingly diverse population of families. Last year, The potential for $1.6 million in support will enable the CCF to: 40 percent of clients were from low-income backgrounds, and 46 percent

• Increase clinical staff to serve more families in need and reduce the wait were families of color. For nearly 19 percent of families, English is not the main time for pro bono therapy services. language spoken at home. • Continue a school-based mental health program serving children in need “The need for support for low-income families is not going away, and from preschool through second grade in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood, the complexity of meeting the needs of these families has increased,” an area impacted by poverty and violence. Through the program, CCF staff Dr. Nickels says. “At the CCF, our goal is to provide excellent services to all build relationships with parents and teachers to help them best address families, regardless of their income level or any other factors.”

8 9 Erikson Institute launches lab empowers participants to lead with child development knowledge to make programs to advance STEM informed decisions about the role of technology in young children’s lives.” Participants will attend workshops and webinars, produce a final project education for young children that includes STEM play and lesson plans, and showcase their work at an event in the spring. They also will interact with the TEC Tools Collection at Erikson’s A technology lab and model for professional development Edward Neisser Library, which was established with the Exxon-Mobil funds in mathematics equip early childhood leaders with tools to and enables students, alumni, and faculty to borrow tangible tech items to study or use in the field. support and foster STEM learning Collaborative Math Erikson’s work in the emerging field of early STEM—science, technology, This fall, Erikson’s Early Math Collaborative launched Collaborative Math, engineering, and math—incorporates finding developmentally appropriate which provides Head Start centers with professional development training ways to use the latest research, tools, and resources. Two programs launched for teachers, math activities to engage parents, and new math resources. this year provide early childhood leaders with meaningful ways to teach The two-year study, in partnership with the City of Chicago and with support children and help parents use math and technology tools with children to learn from the National Science Foundation, will measure whether this professional and explore. development model can establish Head Start Centers of Excellence in mathematics where quality early math learning is fostered, celebrated, and STEM Lab sustained. The STEM in Early Childhood Lab, a project of Erikson’s Technology in Early “Research shows that early math knowledge is the single most powerful Childhood Center with matching funds from an Exxon-Mobil education predictor of future school success,” says Lisa Ginet, assistant director of initiative, is an innovative, hands-on approach to professional development instruction for the Early Math Collaborative. “With strong foundational math for Erikson students, alumni, and faculty. The goal is to create play-based knowledge and skills, the children in these centers will more likely go on to learning experiences for young become fully numerate students and citizens.” children that incorporate technology Collaborative Math will reach approximately 200 teachers, better preparing tools appropriately to support a child’s them to provide quality early math experiences to more than 3,000 children exploration of science, engineering, in Head Start, a federally funded early childhood program for low-income and math concepts. Participants children and their families. are encouraged to ask “Why use this tool?” as they explore using technology with young children and their families, and to determine when and when not to integrate technology in education, home visiting, healthcare, and informal learning. “Many early childhood programs are handing their educators, home visitors, child life specialists, developmental therapists, and social workers tablets to document their work and to help young children and parents use technology tools to learn, create, communicate, problem solve, and explore,” says Tamara Kaldor, assistant director of the Technology in Early Childhood Center. “This

10 11 Erikson Institute community updates Erikson welcomes assistant, and curriculum Florence Kimondo, Ph.D., new faculty to coordinator. She completed is known to the Erikson academic programs her Ph.D. at University community in a variety of of Wisconsin-Madison in capacities—senior instructor, The 2016–17 academic year curriculum and instruction field education liaison, Remembering former wells in Ghana and lead health began with the addition of with a dual focus on teacher research associate, project Board Chair Dick initiatives in Nigeria. Kiphart three faculty members whose education and mathematics director for several initiatives, Kiphart, 1941–2016 also served on the board of talents, research interests, teaching and learning. and a core member of the Throughout his life, Dick DATA, a foundation led by and professional experience Steering Committee that Kiphart touched many lives in U2 singer Bono, dedicated to will strengthen our academic Nucha Isarowong, Ph.D., developed the M.S.W. Chicago and around the world raising money for programs programs. LCSW, comes to Erikson program. Now, she joins us as through his personality, work, related to debt, AIDS, and with experience in social an assistant clinical professor and philanthropy. trade in Africa. Laura Grandau, Ph.D., joins work focused on infants and and acting director of the Kiphart, who died In addition to Susie, his our teacher education toddlers, children with special M.S.W. program. Throughout September 10 at age 75 Dick Kiphart wife of 50 years, Kiphart faculty as an assistant needs, and children growing her time at Erikson, she has after a long illness, also had is survived by his three professor. Previously, she up in urban communities. worked effectively across a tremendous impact on Born in Milwaukee in 1941, daughters as well as seven was an assistant professor He joins our Master of Social boundaries such as race, Erikson Institute, serving as Kiphart joined Chicago-based grandchildren. of education at Lake Forest Work and M.S. in Child culture, and gender, while chair of the Board of Trustees investment banking firm College, and has a background Development programs as engaging students in critical from 2006 to 2010, a time of William Blair & Co. in 1965. Husband of former in child development, teacher an assistant professor, a role thinking and challenging them momentous change. He worked there in numerous Erikson Board education, and mathematics in which he will draw on his to reflect thoughtfully. She “Dick Kiphart was one of roles and was named partner member dies at 91 development in early clinical experience as well completed her Ph.D. at Erikson. the few people I have known in 1973, before retiring as a The Erikson community sends childhood through elementary as his knowledge of child where everything is possible,” member of the firm’s Executive deepest condolences to former school. Her research has development, particularly says Michelle L. Collins, Committee in January. board member Harriet Meyer focused on children’s thinking, infancy, to help prepare the current Erikson board chair. Long passionate about new and her family following the teacher learning, and next generation of leaders. “His indomitable spirit was technologies, he championed death of Harriet’s husband, instructional leadership. She He completed his Ph.D. at infectious and spurred Erikson many start-up companies Ulrich Emil “Rick” Meyer. also taught young children for the University of Chicago’s to significant growth. Most dating back to the 1980s. After Rick Meyer, who fled Nazi many years and has served as School of Social Service important to him were his his recent retirement from Germany with his father in lead teacher, special education Administration. wife, Susie—herself an Erikson William Blair, he continued 1939, was a philanthropist and graduate—and their children to support new technology businessman who founded the and grandchildren.” companies, helping start Carpetland chain of stores and During his tenure as KDWC Ventures, a firm that helped start the Bubbleland New trustee joins the board board chair, Kiphart was invests in Chicago-area tech chain of laundromats. Lori A. Laser has worked as a volunteer to make a difference in the lives instrumental in shepherding start-ups. Connections to Erikson and of children and adolescents in Chicago’s north suburbs. Now, she is Erikson’s capital campaign to In addition to his leadership the early childhood field run volunteering her time for the benefit of young children as a member of completion, and he played a role at Erikson, Kiphart deep in Meyer’s family. Not Erikson’s Board of Trustees. key role in the construction served as board chair of only was Harriet Meyer an Laser has long been committed to making high-quality education of the institute’s permanent the Lyric Opera, Columbia Erikson trustee from 1991 to accessible to all children and has been inspired by Erikson’s mission and study on mindfulness campus building in downtown College Chicago, Merit School 2007, but she also received in the Chicago Public Schools. She attributes her views on children and education to her own Chicago. After his retirement of Music, and The Poetry an honorary doctorate in experiences, including growing up on a farm in rural Iowa, being the first in her family to attend as board chair, he was named Foundation. He also served 2006 and the Spirit of Erikson college, and being a mother of four children, and she hopes these experiences help bring a one of Erikson’s life trustees. as a board member of Ann Institute award in 2011. For unique perspective to the board. “Dick Kiphart was one of & Robert H. Lurie Children’s two decades, she served as Laser has been actively engaged with organizations that serve children and families in her the first people I had dinner Hospital of Chicago and president of the Ounce of community and beyond, including the Family Action Network, Glencoe Youth Services, and with after moving to Chicago numerous other institutions. Prevention Fund, advocating Youth and Opportunity United. She is certified as a Court Appointed Special Advocate in Lake and coming to Erikson,” says Kiphart’s wife, Susie, for quality early childhood County, and helped create a yoga and mindfulness program for Evanston youth. Laser earned Geoffrey A. Nagle, Ph.D., graduated from Erikson education nationwide. her bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Iowa and worked for John Nuveen and Erikson’s president and chief in 1973 and received an In addition, Rick Meyer’s Company in municipal bond sales before starting her family. executive officer. “I was amazed honorary doctorate from daughter, Claudia Rozenberg, by his passion for Erikson and Erikson in 2014. Together, the graduated from Erikson’s his enthusiasm and energy for Kipharts have been dedicated M.S. in Early Childhood all of his philanthropic work philanthropists. For years, Education program in 2010. around the world. He was truly they have contributed funds inspiring from the first moment and their own labor to help I met him.” construct schools and dig

12 13 Class notes Erikson Institute alumna and former staff member Shelley J. Levin, M.Ed. ’77, died in September at the age of 62. In 2013, she became Director of Career Services at Erikson, a position she held for one year, and she also spent five years as an adjunct faculty member. Throughout her career, she was an early childhood faculty member at Columbia College Chicago, Harper College, Shelley J. Levin, M.Ed. ’77 Oakton Community College, and Prairie State College. She In addition to sitting on the Mendenhall, welcomed their also worked as a director of city council, he also has held second child, Teresa Mae, on early childhood programs and roles in other organizations, August 23. Teresa joins her professional development including the Edmonton Social proud big brother, Vince! advisor for Illinois Gateways Planning Council, Edmonton and consultant to numerous Homeward Trust, and the agencies and programs. North Saskatchewan River She earned her doctorate Valley Conservation Society. in college leadership from National-Louis University. She This summer, Brenda Arksey, is survived by her mother, two M.Ed. ’77, retired from the sisters, two children, and three Chinese American Service grandchildren. League after 30 years working for the organization’s Child Michael Phair, M.Ed. ’73, was Development Center. In her recently appointed chair of most recent role, she served as the University of Alberta’s director of child education and Jessica Ruiz, M.S. ’09, recently board of governors. A former development services. traveled to Colombia to Edmonton City Council teach a course called Social member, Phair was the first Jeanna M. Capito, M.S. ’00, Justice: The Influence of openly gay elected official president of the Alumni Lasallian Students at the in Alberta, Canada, and is of Erikson Institute Board, Summer Academy program at currently an adjunct professor. and her husband, Kevin Universidad Lasalle in Bogota.

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14 From the Board Chair Honor Roll of Donors 2015–16

I am pleased to have the opportunity once again to thank all The generous support of the following donors has enabled Erikson Institute to advance its of our donors for your generous support of Erikson Institute. mission of improving the lives of children and families. The honor roll reflects gifts and pledge Your contributions enable Erikson to give thousands payments of $10 and above received from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016. Thank you! of children a strong and healthy start in their young lives. *Erikson alumni affiliation ^Erikson trustee, former trustee, or trustee affiliation This year, we are celebrating a remarkable milestone—

Erikson’s 50th year. I hope that many of you will be able to Visionary Circle Benefactor’s Circle The PrivateBank either attend one of our events or connect with us through $250,000 and above $25,000–$49,999 Cynthia M. Sargent Anonymous Anonymous Elenne Song^ and Soheil our website or on social media throughout the year. Not only Anonymous^ Bright Promises Foundation Esmailzadeh are we celebrating the many historic achievements of Erikson and our faculty, program Buffett Early Childhood Fund D & R Fund Jenni Sorenson^ and John Holmes Susan Stone^ and Jonathan Kahn directors, and staff, but we are also working to build a broader awareness around what The Chicago Community Trust Exelon The Irving Harris Foundation GCM Grosvenor Lorraine B. Wallach Trust we do as we make a difference in the lives of young children and their families. Robert R. McCormick Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Michael Keiser Donor Beth and Bruce White The Pritzker Foundation Advised Fund Recognizing that the communities in which thousands of children live are constantly Advocate’s Circle Susan* and Richard^ Kiphart Founder’s Circle $5,000–$9,999 changing and providing new challenges and opportunities, Erikson is fully committed Mr.^ and Mrs. Edward Loeb $100,000–$249,999 Eric Adelstein^ and Gail M. Basch, M.D. Judy^ and Ray McCaskey to a three-year Strategic Plan, “Impact and Influence,” that identifies four key areas, our The Chicago Community Anonymous Michael Reese Health Trust Foundation Ariel Investments, LLC Grand Challenges, where we believe Erikson can make a meaningful and positive impact. The Neisser Family Foundation^ CME Group Foundation Bank of America Merrill Lynch The four Grand Challenges are: Kate Neisser^ and Stephen Burns Michelle L. Collins^ Bartlit Beck Herman Palenchar Perkins Hunter Foundation Fund • Leading the transformation of the early childhood workforce in America and beyond The Crown and Star Families & Scott, LLP Pritzker Children’s Initiative James and Sara^ Star The Bellick Family • Improving the lives of children by increasing the quality of support for their families The Walden W. and Jean Young Toby*^ and Jeff Herr BMO Private Bank Shaw Foundation and communities Mrs. Marjorie Pelino The Boeing Company Sun-Times Foundation William Penn Foundation John & Jacolyn Bucksbaum • Informing the mindful integration of technology and digital media to improve the Eve M. Tyree^ W. Clement & Jessie V. Stone Foundation Susan^ and Bob Wislow well-being of children, families, and communities Foundation Rick and Dee Dee* Chesley Sheri^ and Sherwin Zuckerman • Ensuring a future in which all children have equitable opportunities to realize their full Dan and Patty^ Walsh Clark Hill PLC Leadership Circle GEM Realty Capital, Inc. potential through leadership and policy influence Sustainer’s Circle $10,000–$24,999 Nancy Gidwitz and Jeff Grossman $50,000–$99,999 Anonymous* Gorter Family Foundation If you haven’t yet had a chance to do so, I invite you to read the full plan by visiting Anonymous (2) Anonymous Kenneth Griffin on behalf of Citadel Norman and Virginia*^Bobins/ the “About” page on www.erikson.edu. Linda and Robert Barrows Heitman LLC The Robert Thomas Bobins Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois John^ and Lauren Hines With implementation efforts underway, we are so grateful for the support of so many Foundation The Bluhm Family Charitable Adam and Denise Hoeflich The Samuel N. and Mary Castle who have chosen to stand with us to meet these Grand Challenges and support our Foundation Ann & Gregory K. Jones and Family Foundation Barbara T. Bowman^ JPMorgan Chase & Co. initiatives. It is so meaningful to look to the future with hope and aspiration for young The Joseph and Bessie Feinberg Collins-King Family Fund Kirkland & Ellis LLP Foundation children and families while we have so much to celebrate from the past. Ikram^ and Joshua D. Goldman The Francis L. Lederer Foundation^ Sabrina^ and Antonio Gracias I look forward to meeting and thanking as many of you individually as possible at Hackberry Endowment Partners Robert M. and Diane v.S. Levy The Harris Family Foundation David Herro and Jay Franke Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s various events scheduled through the year, and hope to see you at our 50th Anniversary Kathy Harris Mrs. Mary P. Hines Hospital of Chicago Caryn and King Harris Annual Luncheon on Monday, November 14. You can find details in this issue. Randy L. Holgate and John H. Karen Malkin Health Counseling Toni and Ron Paul Peterson Sarah Mangelsdorf^ and Karl Thank you again for your tremendous support. We are honored to be the recipient of Pam and Joe Szokol Shawn and Lewis^ Ingall Rosengren Linda and Bill Friend your generosity and intend to faithfully execute on our mission to improve the lives of Mr. Andrew Kaldor Geoffrey and Gabriela Nagle Leslie Riedel and Scott Friend Liz and Eric Lefkofsky Larry and Robin Nagle children and families. Stephanie and John Harris Anne E. Leibowitz Fund/Joy Segal^ Bruce and Diana Rauner JPMorgan Charitable Giving Fund Diane Goldstick Meagher^ Julie and Kenneth Sacks With gratitude and in shared commitment, Polk Bros. Foundation and Tom Meagher, Jr. Ellen and Ron Saslow Cari*^ and Michael Sacks Jill and Paul A. Meister Mr. and Mrs. Ira Schulman William and Sandy^ Sterling Elizabeth Morse Genius The Sidley Austin Foundation Stranahan Foundation Charitable Trust Scott^, Kelly and Makena Steffens Michelle L. Collins Ashley^ and Pam Netzky John and Jill Svoboda Chair, Erikson Institute Board of Trustees The Northern Trust Company

16 Honor Roll of Donors Honor Roll of Donors 17 Fellow’s Circle Aisha S. Ray, PhD.* and Paul Carryon Ellen and Laurence Bronska Beverly* and Joseph Hanlon Mary Frances O’Connor Friends of Erikson $1,000–$4,999 David and Linda Richter Sophie Bross Robert Hayward, P.C. Claire Oxtoby* $10–$249 American Osteopathic Association The Robinson Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Brzozowski Marilyn Motto Henkelman* Susan and Kenneth Pearl Johanna G. Aiken Anonymous (4) Trisha Rooney Robert and Tamara Buday Ky^ and Don Hilliker Mr. Harold R. Pehlke Rebecca L. Akers and Robert Anonymous* David and Kitty Rothschild Christopher Butler, P.C. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Holubow Sue and Tom Pick Pecht, III Peter and Lucy Ascoli RSM US LLP Joan Claffey and John J. Ruggeri Susie Hultquist Mr. and Mrs. Dale R. Pinkert Anna E. Akers-Pecht B&D Foundation Alice and John Sabl Jane B. and John C. Colman Dr. Carol* and Mr. Vance Huntsinger Francine Ex and Charles Portis Jane Anne Allen* Baskin Family Foundation Janice Salem, M.D. Judy and Bill Cottle Deborah Jackson Deborah Pugh Alexandra Foley Altman ’03* and The Margaret S. and Philip D. Jo and Robert Sawyer Joyce A. Davis* Ann and Ed Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan S. Quinn Christopher Altman Block, Jr. Family Foundation Schwab Fund for Charitable Giving Mr. Robert O. Delaney Dr. Jamilah R. Jor’dan* Alison Ranney Mrs. Casey Winke Amayun* Meredith Bluhm-Wolf Penny Sebring and Charles Lewis Alice and Ed DuBose JPMorgan Chase Foundation Donald E. Rocap AmazonSmile Foundation and William Wolf Mary K. Sextro Black* Vicki and Richard DuFour JSF Family Foundation Mary M. Rosenstein* Dorothy Anker Stephen and Alisoun Brewster David and Robin Small Jean M. Ellman, LCSW, Ed.D. Richard and Kathy Kaplan Bettylu and Paul Saltzman Anonymous* (11) Bonita Brodt and Jeff Lyon William and Ingrid Stafford J.H. Ellwood & Associates, Inc. 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Huey^ and Janet Gibbs Albertha Graham, Ph.D.* Jean and Jordan Nerenberg Wrigley Estherbeth Buchbinder* Heiji and Brian Black Hughes Socol Piers Resnick Richard and Mary L. Gray Mr. and Mrs. F. Oliver Nicklin Zaslavsky Family Nena Bush* Nancy and Steve Bloom & Dym, Ltd. Green Bay Trail Dentistry Basak Notz Stephanie* and Tony Bynum Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bobrinskoy Margaret Janus Madeleine Grynsztejn Rebecca and Chip Cain Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Robert and Jane Calvin Chicago Phyllis* and Edward Campbell Laura Jordahl* and Eric Jordahl What the annual fund supports Where the funding comes from Jeanna M. Capito*^ and Kevin B. Chris P. Kallos, P.C. Mendenhall Anne Kaplan Diane Carasig Kimberly and Brad Keywell Ricardo Casas Mitchell Lederer^ and Katherine 15% 31% Scott T. and Laura B. Cassel Mann Improve Federal, 35% Connie J. Cavaliero Sherman* Bonnie and Bob Levin schools state, and Private gifts Nancy L. Childress* 52% and grants Jonathan and Schuyler Levin Prepare city grants Charna Cohn* Peggy and Yung Bong Lim the best Maia Connors Mr. and Mrs. Alec Litowitz Dr. and Mrs. Henry G. Conroe Elsie and Henry Loeb Maria Conticelli* M.G. Dentistry, P.C. Patsy Cooper* Gail P. Manning Elizabeth and David Copeland Rocco and Roxanne Martino The Coughlin Family* Betsy and Gareth Morris Cindy and Alan Curley Margret M. Nickels 12% Ashley Curry Clare Pinkert^ and Lincoln Schatz 16% 17% Clinical and Julie and David Cutter Create new Support 13% 9% Bronwyn Poole and Peter Schmitz training Kathleen Susan D’Alessandro knowledge families Tuition programs Other Charles A. Davis

18 Honor Roll of Donors Honor Roll of Donors 19 Steve Deitel* Patricia Kovar* Kris Pottharst Erikson’s Institutional Advancement Alicia DiMarco* Cindy Blum Kramer* Arleen Prairie* Per-dollar expenses Team DonateWell Margaret E. Krulee* Joshua L. Prober Joan Claffey and John J. Ruggeri Jeane Emily DuBose Larry and Tracie Kugler Ray A. Quintero Erikson’s fundraising and alumni relations expenses Jonathan and Christy Frank Robert R. Edger Kapil Kumar Maurice Rabb were $.12 per dollar raised. The national norm is David and Kitty Rothschild The Einsteins Karen M. Kurz-Riemer* Susan Ratner $.20 per dollar raised. Evelyn Goldman on her 98th Birthday Thomas and Victoria Eley Amy Labb Ruth Lillian Reiner Goldman Evans Family Trust Ms. Lise Eliot Sara and David Labowitz Katie A. Reinesto* Goldman Family^ Adeline Epstein Kathleen Lamb Mary Kay Rhodes* Anonymous Jay Erens Evelyn E. Lang* Jessica Richards* Ikram Goldman^ Goldman Evans Family Trust Dr.* and Mrs. John J. Larsen Pearl H. Rieger Anonymous Adrienne and Barrett Eynon Susan Rector Laub* Jean Marie Robbins, Ph.D.* Jean Goldman Karen Ferguson* Bill and Blair Lawlor Mary Joyce Robbins* Sarah and Jonathan Graham Nancy L. Fineberg* Carolyn Lawlor* Dr. Erin Roche and Paula J. $ Ikram^ and Josh Goldman Lisa Flaum Ann Lenling and Jeffrey Schlapp Cuadros-Roche* Heiji and Brian Black Pamela* and Lawrence Frankel John and Jill Levi Carol J. Rogers* and Rex T. Stewart The Robinson Family Foundation Rhona and Julian Frazin Bonnie Jacobowitz Lieberman* Deborah Rogers-Jaye* David and Kitty Rothschild Mary K. Frese^ Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Lifton Tomás and Monica* Romano Emmeline Goodman Marilyn Freund Christine P. Li-Grining^ David and Carolyn Rosenberg $.88 Anonymous Catherine and Robert Galligan Nancy Lessel Lind* Diana J. Rosenbrock* per dollar supports our students, Sabrina Gracias^ Helene R. Gerstein* Stephen H. Loeb and Rochelle Weiss Susan B. Rubnitz Sophie Bross faculty, sta , and programs. Mr. and Mrs. William Gieseke Donna and Richard A. Loundy George M. Ruegg Robert and Tamara Buday Ethel and Bill Gofen Kathy* and Daniel Manning Jennifer M. Saltman* Kimberly and Brad Keywell Mr. Morton and Dr. Dorothea* Mary Pat Martin* John Schomberg Beth and Bruce White Goldenberg Karen V. Maurer* Sally* and Francis Schrag John L. Hines, Jr.^ Gifts in Memory John Rosenbrock Jacqueline Goldin Ms. Sherry McAuliffe Dr. Joe and Lili Schwartz Mrs. Mary P. Hines Tom and Mary Ayers Diana J. Rosenbrock* Stuart and Ellen B. Goldin Jennifer McCray* and Billy Kaplan Nancy L. Schwider* Randy Holgate Kathryn Green Maria Shawver* Melvin and Edith T. Goodman Rebecca P. McLane* Ms. Beverly Shapiro Mr. and Mrs. William Adams IV Linda Bliss* Nancia M. Shawver Charitable Foundation Brandi and Joseph McRae Nancy Shier Lewis Ingall^ David Bliss Doris Shepard Dr. and Mrs. Marcus Gottlieb Kenya McRae Margarita A. Shubart* Ronna and Steven Zoll Robert Bobins Dr. Jamilah R. Jor’dan* James Grabowski Mark and Micki* Meier Kenneth E. Smith Tamara Kaldor* Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Brzozowski Lorraine Wallach Alexandria Green Ruth Aizuss Migdal Michelle L. Smith Mr. Andrew Kaldor Jay Erens Maureen F. Patrick* Kathryn Green Gwen J. Miller* Jon and Allison Spanbauer Ed Loeb^ Gantz Family Foundation and Robert L. Selig Lis E. Guimaraes* Reagan M. Miller* Dr. Amanda Stein Kathy Loeb and Russell Brown James and Brenda Grusecki Donald D. Hahn Gayle Mindes* Marion “Sparkle” Stewart-Parrott^ Gifts in Honor Stephen H. Loeb and Rochelle Kathleen Lamb Sonja P. Hall* Henry Mongerson and Marcus Lau Virginia and Stephen Stigler Anna Akers-Pecht and the Weiss Mr. Harold R. Pehlke Linda Hamburg Courtney Moore Jeff Strayer Erikson IA Team Judy McCaskey^ Wini and Ed Claffey Laura* and Jim Hansen Joan Moran-Phillips* James and Lori Swartwout Jeane Emily DuBose Virginia and Stephen Stigler Joan Claffey and John J. Ruggeri John S. Harris* Shirley K. Morgenthaler* and Robert Heather Taylor* Sara Anderson* Roberta B. Zabel Karen Cruise Janet A. Haug* B. Glasner, Jr. Dr. Nicole Tefera* Alexandria Green Ray and Judy^ McCaskey Cindy Cruise Mary B. Heinrich Marjorie Moss Kendra and Christopher Theriot Judith Bertacchi* Marc and Tracy Whitehead Deanna K. Crum* Mr. William Beecher and Ms. Toni Pamela Myers*, LEEP Forward, Inc. Dr. Shirlen L. Triplett* Ms. Beverly Shapiro Gillian McNamee Pastor Roger S. Crum Helstein* Abigail Neal Yadira Vieyra* Virginia Bobins^* Irving and Vivian Paley Val Feldman Tamyra Hickman Carrie Nepstad*, City Colleges Anne M. Volz Liz Stiffel Diane Meagher^ Toni Helstein Kathryn Hofschield* of Chicago Mr. Jeffrey L. Weaver, OD Barbara Bowman^ The Bellick Family Maggie Gibbs Mr. and Mrs.* Christopher Horsch Kevin J. O’Brien* Rose Mary H. Wells* Dwight and Antoinette Bush Henry Mongerson Anonymous Holly Bamford Hunt* Cathi Odtohan Dr. Xiaoli Wen Betty L. Johnson* Anonymous Irving Harris Anne Lidgus Inwood* Barbara J. O’Laughlin* Marc and Tracy Whitehead Karen V. Maurer* Henry Mongerson and Marcus Lau Mr. and Mrs. Fred Holubow Rebeca Itzkowich and John Ireland Kate O’Leary Candace Williams* Maureen F. Patrick* My Clients at ikram Natalie Heineman Leslie L. Jackson* Dr. Michael Olenick* and Elizabeth E. Mr. and Mrs. Steven H. Wine and Robert L. Selig Ikram^ and Joshua D. Goldman Benjamin W. Heineman, Jr. Nicola Jackson Chaneske Laura Wooster Carol Brunson Day* Gabby Nagle and Cristine Russell Nancy Jaffe Irving and Vivian Paley Barbara J. Wright* Brunson, Phillips & Day, Inc. Green Bay Trail Dentistry Maria Lasky Betty L. Johnson* Robert K. Parsons and Victoria Herget Carla M. Young* Burns Family^ Judy Neisser Stephanie* and Tony Bynum Carol* and Alan Kaim Maureen F. Patrick* and James and Karen Young The Einsteins Deborah Jackson Jacqueline Long Dr. Sokoni Karanja Robert L. Selig Pat Yuzawa-Rubin Joan Claffey Kate Neisser^ Michelle Smith Marie Kielty* Class of 1982 Peg Pavelec Roberta B. Zabel Jeff Strayer Deborah Jackson Katrina Meier Becky Kliber* Marla Peckler* Yinna Zhang* Michelle Collins^ Dr. Margret Nickels Mark and Micki* Meier Maria Kontoudakis* Karrie S. Pitzer Mrs. Gloria J. Zieve Andrew and Mona Albert Anonymous Maria Piers Anne Divita Kopacz and Irene Podrobinok* Natasa Zivak Anonymous Cathy R. Blanford* Christopher Kopacz Jessica Pope Horak* John and Jill Svoboda Estela Rojas Pat Yuzawa-Rubin Luisiana Melendez*

20 Honor Roll of Donors Honor Roll of Donors 21 Collaborator Partners

Academy for Urban School DuPage Children’s Museum McLean County Unit Leadership Educare District No. 5 Advance Illinois El Valor The Ounce of Prevention Fund Big Shoulders Fund Evanston/Skokie District 65 Project Match Clare M. Pinkert Center for the Study of Head Start and Early Head Start SRI International Board of Trustees Center for Children Cari B. Sacks* Education Policy- ISU Human Capital Research U.S. Department of Education Executive Officers and Families Joy Segal Chicago Children’s Museum Collaborative University of California, Michelle L. Collins Advisory Council Elenne Song Chicago Department of Illinois Action for Children Los Angeles Chair Jenni Sorenson Judith Bertacchi Family and Support Illinois Department of Children University of Chicago John L. Hines, Jr. Sara Crown Star Linda Gilkerson, Ph.D. Services and Family Services University of Kansas Vice Chair Scott D. Steffens Jennifer Rosinia, Ph.D. Chicago Department of Public Illinois State Board of Education University of Minnesota Edward S. Loeb Sandra Perez Sterling Joy Segal, Ph.D. Health Jewish Child & Family Services Voices for Illinois Children Treasurer Susan A. Stone John Stokes, LCSW Chicago Public Schools Kohl Children’s Museum Zero to Three Ashley Hemphill Netzky Eve M. Tyree Fran Stott, Ph.D. Loyola University Chicago Secretary Adrienne White-Faines

Susan J. Wislow Trustees Catherine M. Adduci Kathy Pick^ Alexa Sterling Susan Wislow^ President Eric Adelstein Nancy Gidwitz and Jeff Grossman Anonymous Rhona and Julian Frazin Geoffrey A. Nagle, Ph.D. Melanie Barnes Stuart and Ellen B. Goldin Adrienne and Barrett Eynon Alice and John Sabl Barbara T. Bowman Jacqueline Goldin Natasa Zivak Bob and Susan^ Wislow President Emeritus Ikram Goldman Clare Pinkert^ Brayden Sterling Michael and Rhoda Schlesinger Samuel J. Meisels Sabrina Gracias Mr. and Mrs. Dale R. Pinkert Lisa Flaum Young children Steve Gradman Aisha Ray* Steve^ and Laura Gradman Dr. Nicole Tefera* Life Trustees Toby Herr* Margaret E. Krulee* Marjorie Moss Virginia Bobins* Gifts-in-Kind Jeanine O’Nan Brownell* Lucia Sterling Lewis S. Ingall Chicago Sweet Connection Baker T. Berry Brazelton, M.D. Diana Rosenbrock* Jon and Allison Spanbauer Lori A. Laser The Lagunitas Brewing Co. Bruce E. Huey Lisa Ginet and Bob Spatz Fran Stott Mitchell J. Lederer Pulaski Savings Bank Richard P. Kiphart† Cari Sacks^* Anonymous* Shirley R. Madigan Signs & Cad John W. McNulty Elizabeth and David Copeland Adrienne White-Faines^ Sarah Mangelsdorf James J. Roche Marilyn and Larry Fields Johanna G. Aiken Judy K. McCaskey Patricia R. Walsh Linda and Bill Friend Philip L. Atwood Diane Goldstick Meagher Bernice Weissbourd Susie Hultquist Frank W. Bedford Kate Neisser Sheri B. Zuckerman Kimberly and Brad Keywell Catherine and Robert Galligan Kathy Richland Pick Karen Malkin Health Counseling Ms. Sherry McAuliffe *Erikson Institute Alumna Trisha Rooney Kenya McRae †Deceased Eydie Sternberg Joshua L. Prober Cari^* and Michael Sacks Ray A. Quintero Anonymous James and Lori Swartwout Susan and Kenneth Pearl Mr. Jeffrey L. Weaver, OD Laura Wooster

Erikson on Children Fall 2016

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