Chiaravalle Montessori 2013-2015 Annual Report C2

CHIARAVALLE MONTESSORI 2013-2015 ANNUAL REPORT C2

CONTENTS

Welcome Head of School letter...... 1 President, Board of Trustees letter ....3 Alumni Chiaravalle Recent Graduates...... 5 Alumni Feature...... 7 Educational Insights Feature Article: Technology as Disruptive Innovation in Education...... 9 Class Profiles...... 12 Financials Financial Report...... 19 Donor Acknowledgements The Campaign for Chiaravalle...... 20 Annual Fund 2013-2014...... 25 Annual Benefit Event 2013-14...... 28 Fund for Chiaravalle 2014-15...... 29 Diversity Endowment...... 32 CHIARAVALLE MONTESSORI 1

WELCOME “Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.” These words by the Japanese poet Satoro fall, our physical space. While we continu- As I look to Chiaravalle’s future and the pos- characterize how the collective wisdom, ally evolve, we simultaneously reaffirm our sibilities ahead, I have been working with talents and support of our community has Montessori roots to firmly ground and nour- faculty and staff using three guiding princi- ushered Chiaravalle Montessori into a new ish our practices, and support optimal child ples to inform our program developments: era of possibilities. We are so grateful and development. We always consider how we • Enhancing integrated curriculum studies excited by these opportunities. may wisely “follow the child” and “educate the human potential” in the 21st century, • Fostering a culture of innovation and cre- Over the last 7-10 years, Chiaravalle has taking the most current research into con- ativity, and grown increasingly sophisticated in pro- sideration. I like to refer to this thoughtful gramming, systems, technology and, with • Cultivating compassion. adaptation as “Modern Montessori.” the opening of the North Wing this coming CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 2 ANNUAL REPORT

Interdisciplinary studies are, of course, one of the key differen- both compassionate and accomplished. Chiaravalle families are tiators of a Montessori education. We want students to have growing compassionate achievers. the opportunity to learn meaningfully and deeply with passion, Together, our community is helping students unfold into the and, as you’ll see through their stories in this Annual Report, competent, curious, caring and engaged people they are meant this approach is working. With the additional space in the North to become. Every day presents Wing this coming school year, we aim to further personalize the precious new opportunities for learning experience by inspiring and guiding students through us to guide and respond to their expanded interdisciplinary studies outside the classroom. needs and interests. Not only does an interdisciplinary approach help children better Chiaravalle is honored to share this understand the world and engage in their learning, but it also marvelous journey with you and creates the optimal framework to develop creative thinking and grateful for the laudable support, innovation. As Tony Wagner, Harvard-based author of “Creating generosity and engagement our Innovators” states, “Montessori schools … have been respon- community shares. Thank you! sible for producing an inordinately high number of innovators.” Educational Director Clare Heath explores the idea of Warmest wishes, technology as disruptive innovation in the cornerstone article of this publication. Where does compassion fit into lifelong success and academics? Robyn McCloud-Springer Critical thinking and problem solving require understanding. Head of School I think of compassion as the gravity that holds knowledge Chiaravalle Montessori together and gives it context. It seems like this would be a given in schools. It is not. According to a recent study by Harvard’s Graduate School of Education, “Almost 80 percent of students ranked achievement over caring for others.” Furthermore, these kids believe their parents desire achievement from them over all else. It does not have to be one or the other. Thankfully, Chiar- avalle students are given the clear message that you can be

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CHIARAVALLE MONTESSORI BOARD OF DIRECTORS LETTER FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT

2013-14 2014-15 The 2013-14 school year space that would reinforce our Lucinda Fox, President Lucinda Fox, President marked the beginning of a strong sense of community, Sarah Eck-Thompson, Jes Sherborne, Vice President powerful transformation at allow for more movement and Vice President Jill Greer, Treasurer Chiaravalle Montessori. In the creative projects, demonstrate Scott Barton, Treasurer Sarah Eck-Thompson, summer prior to the start of to the children how we care for Jes Sherborne, Secretary Secretary school, the Board of Trustees the larger environment, enable Kathy Baker Kathy Baker welcomed Robyn McCloud- our students to move about Rick Boynton Scott Barton Springer as our New Head of independently, and showcase Chris Brandt Rick Boynton School. Robyn had long been our performing arts program. a part of Chiaravalle, first as Margret Duvall Chris Brandt Working with our architecture an elementary teacher, then Jill Greer Margret Duvall team at Cannon Design and Elementary Program Director, Eileen Madden Matt Johnson our construction team at Bulley then Assistant Head of School Julie Matthei Eileen Madden and Andrews, we carefully for Curriculum. Shondi Nickell Shondi Nickell planned each part of our new Kristi Piccolo Kristi Piccolo Knowing we were about to space, holding tight to the core Paul Wright Steve Reed embark on our biggest project of who we are: a place where Garry Shumaker to date, the creation of a 19,000 each child is known, appreci- Paul Wright square foot addition, we felt ated, and supported in what sure that Robyn’s leadership they need to learn best. and her knowledge of Chiar- We are proud that we are able avalle’s pedagogy, faculty and to pursue LEED Platinum certi- values would enable us to best fication for this beautiful, light- shape Chiaravalle’s future. filled new space. The ‘13-’14 school year was

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Just after school ended in June completed by the start of school instruction to each child. Our 2014, the old annex containing in 2015. community showed tremendous the gym and community room generosity by making multi-year We were supported in these ef- was demolished as several chil- pledges to our Phase II: Trans- forts by the generosity of our par- dren and long-time PE teacher formation Capital Campaign for ents, grandparents, and alumni Rose Adamczyk looked on, and Chiaravalle, helping fund our families. Your financial support of work began on the geother- North Wing. our Annual Fund meant that we mal system which will power the could offer a record amount of This annual report acknowledges new North Wing. Construction financial assistance to families in the donors who have made all continued throughout this last need while making good prog- of this work possible, including school year, and the children ress on a long-term strategic all Annual Fund gifts that came have enjoyed checking the prog- goal of increasing faculty salaries. in during both the 2013-14 and ress each day, peeking through We’ve created a more robust 2014-15 fiscal years and all Cap- the fence and the windows. The Lucinda Fox Learning Resources depart- ital Campaign pledges to date. Board, faculty, administration President, ment, and maintained high facul- On behalf of the Board, we thank and parent volunteers have con- Board of Trustees ty-to-student ratios to make sure you for helping us make Chiara- tributed many hours to bring we are providing differentiated valle even better. this project to fruition, on time and on budget, and to plan new programming for the students Montessori education encourages independence. In the when the North Wing opens in Toddler program, I have seen basics such as potty training, the fall. It has been a project that learning how to feed oneself, putting on a jacket with a cool flip has brought us together, and trick. In 3-6, I’ve seen my son grow, from learning to write his name through all of our work, we have to learning from peers. As a Kinder, he peer teaches others. This independence is also been tremendously inspired by self-motivation to want to do more and learn more, not just in academics, but in many the strong foundation we are life lessons. working from, and by what is yet Donna Wang Su to come. At press time, we are on Parent; Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University schedule to have the North Wing

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CHIARAVALLE RECENT GRADUATES 2012-2015 Beacon Academy Carlin Henikoff, 2015 Maya Sanghvi, 2014 Lily Madden-Neuleib, 2012 Allison Bernstein, 2015 Fae Kobernik, 2012 Chandler Seed, 2012 Northside College Preparatory High School Jacob Blustein, 2015 Amalia Loiseau, 2014 Latin School of Chicago Colton Ramsdell, 2014 Ava Dieden, 2015 Jonathan Neuberger, 2013 Olivia Gwilliam, 2013 Ella Neurohr, 2014 Celia Nicolson, 2014 Leo Mancini, 2015 Madeline Hoffman, 2013 Roycemore School Daryus Patel, 2012 Justin Morris, 2015 Lincoln Park High School Charlie Landon, 2013 Morgan Pierce, 2015 Anne Raspe, 2014 Ruby MacDonald-Bora, 2012 Maya Muenala Reed, 2014 Jakob Reinke, 2013 The Thacher School Ben Senior, 2015 Brennan Robinson, 2012 Maine West High School Thomas “TJ” Gwilliam, 2015 Aidan Thompson, 2015 Taylor Rosenthal, 2013 Drew Sztukowski, 2013 Isabel Ouweleen, 2013 Sofia Sant’Anna-Skites, 2013 Evanston Township High School New Trier High School Walter Peyton College Preparatory Benjamin Baker-Katz, 2015 Grant Seufzer, 2012 Michael Hoxha, 2013 High School Alexandra Balasanov, 2013 Brendan Sorensen, 2012 Nicholas Senn High School Alicia Maynard, 2012 Nate Tracy-Amoroso, 2013 Lauren Collins, 2014 Julian Avar Campopiano The Willows Academy Hunter Wortmann, 2013 Evan Franchere, 2013 North Shore Country Day Isabella Schmitt, 2013 Van Wortmann, 2015 Sam Frederickson, 2012 Gabrielle Greer, 2014 (Frankfurt, Germany) Paige Haden, 2012 Francis W Parker School Phillip Hoffman, 2015 Katja Burau, 2013 Marissa Sanghvi, 2012 2007-2011 Beloit College Johnson & Wales University Pratt Institute University of Missouri-Columbia Emma Garton, 2008 Ellie Sammelbraun, 2008 Alexander Berns, 2009 Rose Brown, 2007 The College of Wooster Kalamazoo College Professional Dancer, Colorado Ballet University of Oregon Xander Nicolson, 2010 Claire Matthews, 2009 Molly Klug, 2008 Sarah Matthews, 2010 Colorado College Loyola University Chicago Rhode Island School of Design University of San Francisco Benjamin Garfin, 2010 Michelle Frazier, 2007 Gabriel Cohen, 2009 Kiara Augustin, 2009 DePaul University Northwestern University Anya Drozd, 2011 University of Southern California Steven Petchenik, 2007 Katie Christensen, 2011 State University of New York-Purchase Gabriela Santiago, 2009 Natalie Vanderlaan, 2008 Noah Rosenthal, 2010 Keratin Jinakunwiphat, 2008 Western Michigan University Emerson College Oakton Community College Williams College Amber Augustin, 2007 Sarah Mania, 2009 Ariel Simmons, 2009 William Ouweleen, 2011 Wesleyan University Georgetown University Oberlin College and Conservatory University of Colorado-Boulder Connor Brennan, 2009 Bram Ouweleen, 2008 Andrew Santiago, 2011 Matthew Neuberger, 2009 Yale University George Washington University Ohio Wesleyan University University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign Adam Birnbaum, 2007 Caroline Jevon, 2011 Audrey (Darcy) Miller, 2008 Frank Kurtz, 2009 Natalya Sanghvi, 2010 Hobart and William Smith Colleges Pitzer College Kaliroe Pappas, 2011 (Mexico City, Mexico) Jordan Rooth, 2008 Ben Bleier, 2009 Natalia Salas, 2011

We love to hear from Chiaravalle alumni. Please contact Director of Communications Beth Caldwell with any updates or corrections at [email protected] 6 ALUMNI FEATURE Chiaravalle recently caught up on it now, I realize I remember what I My time at Chiaravalle instilled in me with Chiaravalle Class of 2006 learned in 3rd through 8th grade more the constant desire to learn and ex- graduate Simmone Seymour. vividly than what I learned in high perience as much as possible and to school and college — though those drive myself forward through that pro- Simmone: “I graduated eighth grade at Chiaravalle in a class of five students learning experiences are more recent.” cess. I never wait for things to happen — all girls. That meant we had a lot of Chiaravalle: “After graduating to me and if I am interested in some- one-on-one time with the teachers and Chiaravalle in 2006, you went on thing, I take ownership over that and our individual interests were factored to Northside College Preparato- try to learn as much as I can. I really do into the curriculum. My best memories ry High School, a highly compet- think that is the result of the Montes- are of working on reports — riveting I itive selective enrollment school sori method.” know — but we were given the option in the Chicago Public School dis- CM: After graduating from of presenting our report in whatever trict.” Northside, you headed east to way we saw fit so that it would ade- Tufts University in Boston, MA. SS: “I did very well at Northside and quately get across the information as was integrated socially and academ- SS: “Graduating high school, I missed well as entertain our peers. ically almost immediately. I played my time at Chiaravalle in Evanston. So, For instance, I led my class through three varsity sports: track, cross coun- I sought a community that was simi- a mystery by giving them visual clues try, and lacrosse and was involved — lar to Chiaravalle (and maybe wanted and presenting a story in a narrative probably over-involved — in many to get far away from home). Tufts was format to introduce the Watergate organizations: president of prom com- the quintessential Northeast liberal Scandal. And once, I brought peanut mittee, Model UN, Debate, Junior arts experience. It was littered with in- butter filled celery sticks to class to States of America, Academic Decath- tellectually curious kids on a trim pic- depict eating marrow from a bone like lon, and Manager of the Men’s Varsity ture-perfect campus. I loved it imme- the animals who predated humans. I basketball team. I interned on various diately. was always having so much fun! political campaigns and volunteered What was important to me was the to support campaigns as well. We sat on ideas longer, let them mar- approach to teaching, how the curric- inate, and then presented them with ulum was established and the gener- our own individual touches. Reflecting al attitude at the institution, as well as

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the location. There are jor three time and added active with groups at fewer “required” cours- on a couple of minors — Tufts Hillel, and joined es at Tufts, which meant but loved the freedom a sorority called Alpha we did not have to take to choose what educa- Phi, where I served as classes in subjects that tional path I wanted to the New Member Edu- we did not like, yet pursue. My own path as cator. I then worked at needed a certain num- a Political Science major the school newspaper as ber of courses from a and Economics/Com- an advertising manager few different areas — munications minor was where I sold ad space so we ended up pretty much different than even and developed their well-rounded. the other Political Sci- new business program. Tufts professors were ence majors. Students I was writing for anoth- very, very interested in at Tufts are hyper-moti- er online publication at bettering their teaching vated and involved and the time, which I conse- methods to make cours- excited and passionate quentially became pres- es more engaging for about learning — so I fit ident of. In that position students, classes were right in. Montessori was I organized marketing small, and discussion definitely not a foreign campaigns, planned a -based. They even had a word on that campus. lot of events, and man- whole school dedicated I loved all the opportu- aged the website. I was to nontraditional classes nities and so I took full admitted to the Tufts called the Experimental advantage. I was elected Writing Fellows program College, where seniors Vice President for Class and taught students pro- and graduate students Council Freshman year, fessional and academic could lead courses. I helped start a campus writing until I graduated. explored A LOT and political group, created learned A LOT— and a credit-bearing intern- Simmone Seymour maybe changed my ma- ship program, was very Chiaravalle Class of 2006 CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 8 ANNUAL REPORT

I always was working like two jobs, and CM: After graduating from Tufts kled throughout the classroom for me not because I had to, because I loved last June, Simmone now works to engage with. This gave me the op- it. I was a research assistant in the as a Business Analyst at West portunity to work at my own pace, to Community Health and Sociology De- Monroe Partners in downtown teach myself, and to be creative with partment and interned at a consulting Chicago. the materials provided me in my free firm, a fashion magazine, and in mar- time. This is still how I approach the SS: I was very scared not to be learn- keting for a social media site during ing anymore and that I would not like world today, as a large playground the school year. I followed whatever I it! I really meticulously chose my job. filled with learning opportunities and was passionate about and it ended up I did not know — and still don’t defi- experiences that I then seek out and being a real eclectic mix of things, but nitely — what I want to do, but I knew make my own. I discovered two things I was really that I needed to be constantly learn- passionate about: writing and leader- ing new things and in an environment ship. where I could be a self-starter. I think I chose the perfect job for myself as a consultant for a mid-sized firm in the loop. I am constantly on new projects and learning about all different indus- tries. Today, for instance, I worked on an assessment of a call center, creating a cohesive brand message for our Life I like how the teachers will stick Sciences practice, doing a competitive with you and they won’t move analysis of an industry, and training for on to the next person until they my Salesforce certification. Once I got really think you’ve really got it. Tufts University Graduation, 2014 over all the inconveniences of no lon- Even if you say, yeah, I’ve got it. ger being in college (bills, no nap time, Jackson Baker-Katz bills) it was a very smooth transition! Student, 4th grade When I was in the third grade I had a work plan and various activities sprin-

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Two summers ago I participated in a seminar on the future harshly criticizing the second. Did no one else see that these of technology in education at Kellogg School’s Center for were really the same? Non-Profit Management. Here’s how the course began: “They are nearly identical,” said a voice to my right. It came two images projected up front, the first a sleek, open, from the one other Montessori educator in the room. The modern classroom, each child with an iPad or laptop seminar instructor, a Research Professor in Computer Sci- in front of him. The desks faced the teacher who was ence, agreed. creating images in the air. The second image was of a darkened classroom circa 1950 with a wooden desk for This professor argued that technology should not be used as each child nailed to the floor, books lay open and the eyes merely a new textbook or tool in traditional education, but of children dutifully stared up at the teacher holding a should be used to “disrupt” the entire model. He described stick to the black board. “Tell me about these images,” blended learning models where children spend much of our instructor said. their school day in front of individualized screens, then come together at different times for discussion. He shared the four Over 60 teachers and administrators studied them, ascrib- basic elements of this technological disruption in education ing positive attributes to the first, more modern image, and as time, place, path and pace. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 10 ANNUAL REPORT

Disrupting time in education means that every second grad- dominate our schools and treat uniformly students in the er doesn’t have to sit through the same lesson on adjectives process.” This movement toward reform is not really about on the same day of school. Disrupting place frees up the technology, it’s about upending the underlying philosophy teacher to move the lesson out of the classroom. By disrupt- and practice of teaching in traditional education. ing path, the teacher can follow each child and respond to her needs and interests, and by disrupting pace each student can move through the steps to mastery of concepts at Teachers do not require each child to come to her own speed. every lesson, they give children time to learn Sound familiar? These elements, posited as the future of and internalize concepts ... The path a child technology in education, are, of course, the roots of Mon- takes and the pace at which she learns is based tessori education. Teachers do not require each child to upon her needs, interests and the teacher’s deep come to every lesson, they give children time to learn and internalize concepts. Based on age, children have access to knowledge of that child. places: they explore the room, the library, online resources, other classrooms, and the local community. The path I love the attention that the concept of disruption in educa- a Montessori child takes and the pace at which she learns tion with technology is getting right now, because it is a cry is based upon her own needs, interests, and the teacher’s for how vastly different our educational model could be. But deep knowledge of that child. These directives are over a educators miss the mark when they simply replace a note- hundred years old, and shape the child’s experience much book with an iPad, since they miss the opportunity to shed more than the introduction of an iPad.. the confines of time, place, path and pace, allowing instead At the core of the argument to use technology as a disrup- children to choose their own work, go deeply into a subject tor is essentially the Montessori philosophy, advocating for that interests them, and practice a concept for as long as it less of a one-size-fits-all model and more of a personalized, takes to achieve mastery. self-directed approach to learning. Michael Horn, writing A philosophy, a practice, that has as its core the fundamen- for Forbes, states that online learning could, “transform tal idea that children should be at the center of their own teaching and learning to better serve each individual stu- education is what truly could transform schools. Technology dent within each school by personalizing and humanizing should absolutely play a role in that change, but unless the learning – and undo the factory-model assumptions that

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philosophy shifts with the implementation of new technolo- I like how the teachers at Chiaravalle gy, the changes will be modest. will help you out to the level that At Chiaravalle, we don’t see technology as a “disruptive in- you need it -- even if you probably novator” – a force that brings about sweeping fundamental should know it and you don’t -- they changes, but instead, as a sustaining innovator that allows will teach it to you and be helpful until us to evolve our practices, enhancing the experience for our you understand it. children without changing the underlying Montessori model Isabel Story Mangum that works so beautifully. 6th grade As Education Director, I see many roles for technology, par- ticularly with the older children, that expand the space of and give comments on student work using Google Docs, the classroom and help us more fully live our philosophy. which the children can access from home or school. Middle Technology in our classrooms allows children greater access School kids create an animated video of the nitrogen cycle, to information, and dynamic ways to experience and present demonstrating that they have mastered the content and can that information. I recently observed in one 9-12 classroom thoughtfully present the material to an audience. While we where students were talking on cell phones while playing a use technology minimally and thoughtfully at younger ages, driving game on the computer. They were able to experi- we see its value and use it with greater frequency and com- ence the impact of distracted driving firsthand. Teachers edit plexity as children grow up here at Chiaravalle.

While we use technology minimally and thoughtfully at younger ages, we see it’s value and use it with greater frequency and complexity as children grow up here at Chiaravalle. 12 ANNUAL REPORT

TODDLER Joe Franchere, Head Teacher CLASS When two year olds arrive in the toddler classroom, they have many skills that are just emerging and a drive for independence that will carry them through the challenges of the coming year. The skills that are coming into play the most for them at this time are language development, both expres- PROFILES sive and receptive, recognition of themselves and others as social beings, and motor (both large and small) coordination and refinement. Meeting the child’s natural drive for independence and preparing the classroom to be a place where she can work on her various developing skill sets are the responsibility of the toddler teacher. Activities are presented to maximize the child’s interest and so engage him in the work of self-construction. The classroom is a place of child-sized tools and age-appropriate activities; accessibility to what she needs to successfully explore the environment without undue reliance on the teacher; and adequate time to shape her own explo- rations and follow her own drives and interests. The teacher‘s presence is one of support and guidance. The child leads the way and reveals her own path. This path follows each child’s individual development and so, of course, no child goes through and finishes a toddler program in exactly the same way. But every child, after join- ing a Montessori classroom community, and experiencing all

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the opportunities for independence, growth, and real social connection that the classroom provides, emerges as a child EARLY CHILDHOOD (3-6) stronger to some extent in her language and motor skills, Nora Gubbins, Head Teacher and more confident and comfortable in both her role as a social being, and ability to independently explore her world. “We have to help the child to act, will and think for himself. The child is thereby more ready to face the challenges, some This is the art of serving the spirit, an art which can be new and some familiar (academic, deeper social complexi- practiced to perfection only when working among children.” ties, physical growth and change), that she will encounter Dr. Maria Montessori soon enough as she continues to follow and determine her own development. Dr. Montessori believed in the importance of human potential. The idea that each child carries within him the person he will become is a cornerstone of Montessori philosophy. As Mon- tessori teachers, we believe that each child is unique, and that we have a responsibility to help develop the whole personality of the child, not just the intellect. Our role is to help guide each child so that he may reach his fullest potential, and we do this by creating a thoughtfully prepared, multi-age environment that sparks curiosity and helps the children develop critical social skills and compassion for each other. Children at the ages of 3-6 are becoming more socially aware, and are preparing to work and play in groups. As they use materials together in our classrooms, we continuously stress virtues such as fairness, responsibility, and respect. With the freedom to move around and interact with different children that is allowed in the Montessori classroom, the children learn to support each other as they develop a sense of compassion and empathy. 14 ANNUAL REPORT

The environment we create in the classrooms is designed to encourage children to practice grace and courtesy often, in a number of ways. As teachers, we use role-playing to give the children opportunities to strengthen good manners that are essential to social development. Children practice meeting new people and conducting a polite conversation with new acquaintances. Older students help younger students in ev- eryday actions, such as by presenting a practical life work or helping with a task they have already mastered, like rolling a rug, preparing snack, or observing another at work. The 3-6 Montessori classroom provides an environment that beautifully integrates emphases on intellectual and social growth, and develops the whole person. By their third year in the Early Childhood classroom, Chiaravalle children have developed not just a spark for learning, but also a better understanding of how to relate to and interact with others in the tion, and the many thoughtful, peaceful, optimistic ways these world. children approach their work, friendships and play. I see a classroom where distractions fall away leaving an almost elemental simplicity. In our Montessori philosophy, I see a space where the attributes of childhood are cultivated in such a way that the children will be able to meet the challenges of the greater world, LOWER ELEMENTARY whatever shape it may take. Lauren Cathcart, Head Teacher The Conscious Dreamers When I look out into the classroom, I imagine what it must be Children are fearless in their hope and they put that hope into like to be a child right now. In a world that grows increasing- action. In countless ways these beautiful children are the con- ly complex and increasingly busy, with distractions both virtual scious dreamers. They do not distinguish between work and and real increasing exponentially, I see children with the time- play, but bring their own rich imaginations to both. In our class- less attributes of childhood—I see their focus, their determina- rooms, they choose their work according to their interests. As

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teachers, we are their guides, responsi- our future lawyers, judges, humanitarians, learning with others. These are our future ble for setting up challenging work that journalists, and visionaries. teachers, professors, psychologists, social stretches their abilities. Through it all, workers, wives, husbands, partners, and The Decision Makers the children never stop appreciating the Every hour of every day our program sews parents. beauty and complexity of the planet. the seeds for young people to make de- Time Takers They are our future writers, environmen- cisions and choices for themselves. The Uninterrupted work time is fundamental talists, politicians, urban planners, and opportunity to exercise independence to a Montessori education. The children mathematicians. and self-direction is fundamental to the understand that it takes time to do a qual- The Brave Mistake-Makers Montessori philosophy. These import- ity job. They develop an appreciation for I believe that our program creates people ant life skills are practiced daily, whether time and want to use it to the best of their who take a chance even if it means being managing personal time during a work, ability. They are our future. brave enough to fail. Our program allows session, choosing meaningful work or de- for mistakes in the making of a person ciding how to help a friend. They are our who is learning. “This is a mistake-making future executives, administrators, leaders, place” is on our classroom constitution. directors, and parents. I believe our program fosters a place for The Mentors and Sharers “In our Montessori philosophy, the brave. These are our future inventors, These children arrive in our care full of I see a space where the attributes of scientists, architects, artists, builders, and love, joy and trust. In our three-year cy- childhood are cultivated in such a way entrepreneurs. cle, the children discover how much they that the children will be able to meet The Truth Seekers love to teach what they learn to others. the challenges of the greater world, From the fairness they expect on the play- They share themselves authentically, whatever shape it may take.” ground to the curiosity with which they en- without fear of judgment. These children gage in the classroom, they are the truth feel accepted and encouraged. Because seekers and fact checkers—enjoying the of this, they can share and give back to process of learning all the while. We honor the community which they love. Not only the developmental stage where children does our program support young learn- seek fairness, and we actively engage in ers who seek out challenges. It also pro- peaceful resolution to conflicts. They are vides a place for them to share their joy of 16 ANNUAL REPORT

children at the end of the 3-year cycle in Upper El who are compassionate, inquisitive individuals and leaders. Upper El students explore and demonstrate leadership qualities throughout their Chiaravalle experience. It is especially notable when a fifth year gives a lesson to a fourth year on how to divide by a two-digit divisor using test tubes. Even Fourth years take on a leadership role when teaching another students how to perform a classroom job that he or she has done before, or when he or she respectfully brings an issue to the group. These leadership qualities can also be observed around the Chiaravalle community. Upper El students can be seen leading toddlers in the building from carpool in the mornings, reading with first year reading buddies in the after- noon, and leading sun salutations with Kinders. This leadership is often accompanied by grace, courtesy and patience. UPPER ELEMENTARY Upper El students are compassionate. They enjoy learning Siobhan Donati, Head Teacher about the world around them and how, through action, they What kind of person does Upper Elementary make, and how can effect change. We offer a variety of service learning op- do we do it? portunities, from bundling diapers for families in need to collecting items for sheltered stray animals. Upper El encour- Maria Montessori said, “It is the child who makes the man, ages a culture of helping those in need; anyone can help an- and no man exists who was not made by the child he once other. Students are often overheard saying, “I can help you was.” To say that Upper Elementary “makes” a certain type of with that!” This is also a time when the students begin to individual would be highly presumptuous of us. We humbly think deeply and are able to discuss larger issues, like what offer the child a prepared environment, rich in possibilities, it means to be true to yourself. Upper El students are able with a high level of expectation where each child can reach to have these discussions while listening to each other and his or her fullest potential. We offer an environment that bal- respecting each other’s differences and opinions. ances freedoms and responsibility. As a result, we observe

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opportunity to present findings to the My daughter is thriving at group. They want to figure the world out MIDDLE Chiaravalle. This is her second for themselves. The Montessori curricu- year in Molly’s 3-6 classroom lum, especially in math and geometry, SCHOOL and it has been so neat to does not simply give the child the ab- Theresa Sparlin, Head Teacher watch her take on more stract rules for academic concepts. The responsibilities, hear children are encouraged to explore, What makes a Chiaravalle graduate? Af- her talk about giving analyze, and synthesize their own rule, ter years of deliberate investment and presentations, and and they test those rules in different cir- principled Montessori practice, what see her grow into this cumstances. An example of this is learn- emerges? Our “portrait of a graduate” sensitive period of ing how to multiply fractions. Teachers is one we hold dear. Middle School stu- language. Montessori show students many equation examples dents craft their Chiaravalle portrait and education has given her the with the materials, guide them to look the mosaic of our Chiaravalle communi- tools to work independently for patterns, and then leave them to ex- ty each and every day. and to follow her interests. I love plore. A student once exclaimed, “I am A Chiaravalle Middle School student is that the teachers are constantly on the cusp of discovery,” just before an enthusiastic, lifelong learner whose observing and helping her in her realizing she had discovered the multi- academic achievements reflect the best development. plying fractions rule on her own. Within of his or her abilities. Our Middle School Kate Dugan the Upper El classroom is a wide array of students work steadily through their two Parent; materials at varying levels that the stu- years setting long and short term goals PhD Candidate dents can discover when they are ready, related to math and language arts, Northwestern University or ask for a presentation when their in- study skills, projects, personal health, terest is peaked. and self-reflection goals. Passionately focused students collaborate with their Lastly, Upper El students are inquisi- Upper El is a wondrous journey filled peers to conduct science experiments tive. They want to know about every- with dramatic physical development, incorporating multiple intelligence mo- thing outside of their own, immediate a drive for complete independence, a dalities into social and natural world environments. We offer the freedom burgeoning concern for society, and in- group presentations. Striving for excel- to research topics of interest, and the creased movement toward abstraction. 18 ANNUAL REPORT

lence, they advocate for their learning styles and find empow- erment through their academic mastery of complicated al- gebraic equations, geometry proofs, or the document-based persuasive essay. Chiaravalle Middle School graduates are academically prepared to maximize their potential. Socially responsible, a Chiaravalle Middle School student embraces opportunities to reach out to others. Routinely and selflessly middle school commits to cooking and serving food at Hilda’s Place. Middle school students enjoy eating lunch with kinders and pre-schoolers and assisting with social groups, role-playing grace and courtesy for the classroom. Middle school students volunteered at Save our Starving Children, Bernie’s Book Bank, The Talking Farm, Adopt-a- develops.” A Chiaravalle middle school students/graduates Beach, and Growing Power as part of their “urban-Erdkind- reveal themselves as empowered individuals, self-reflective er” experience. The Chiaravalle Middle Schooler applies ser- learners, resulting in a masterpiece of responsible, compas- vice learning experiences to heart and hand. sionate people of integrity. With self-direction and assured competence, a Chiaravalle Middle School student demonstrates the willingness to per- I like that the teachers at severe in the face of obstacles and unfamiliar tasks. Middle Chiaravalle can give us freedom schoolers plan, shop and prepare meals and activities at with some stuff, but not other stuff, Ronora, our Erdkinder experience, two times a year. Middle because you have to prove you are Schoolers think globally, contemplate deeply, acting as glob- responsible to use it. For example, computers in Upper El: ally conscious citizens as they participate in Model United You have to be responsible with them to keep the freedom. Nations. Accomplished, poised and confident, Chiaravalle So I like that we have freedom with some stuff and that we students are ready to make a difference in the world. are responsible enough to use it. In the words of Maria Montessori, “There is in the soul of a Matthew Agnew child an impenetrable secret that is gradually revealed as it Student, 5th grade

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ANNUAL REPORT FINANCE FY14 Revenue REPORT Tuition $4,704,636.82 89.73% Fees/Other Misc Income/Interest $126,272.68 2.41% Fundraising* $212,142.78 4.05% Endowment Revenue $200,000.00 3.81% Total Revenue $5,243,052.28 100.00%

Expenses Personnel $3,454,995.75 68.37% Tuition Assistance $573,944.30 11.36% Program $367,181.32 7.27% Facility $246,852.07 4.89% Debt Service $204,563.22 4.05% Other (Insurance, Marketing, Development, Admission, Office) $205,640.54 4.07% Total Expenses $5,053,177.20 100.00% CAPEX Contribution $100,000.00 $89,875.08

*Fundraising Annual Giving Contributions $113,843.00 Paddle Raise $30,000.00 Fundraising, Events $68,299.78 Fundraising Revenue $212,142.78

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THE CAMPAIGN FOR CHIARAVALLE: PHASES I AND II $3,546,227 IN DONATIONS AND PLEDGES AS OF MAY 31, 2015

Thanks to the leadership of our board and the generosity of our community, Chiaravalle has secured a permanent home and fulfilled our dream of a new space designed to support our dynamic programming. This decade-long effort would not be possible without the energy and generosity of many dedicated supporters. We’re grateful to those who have contributed to both phases and who have really stretched to make this dream a reality for Chi- aravalle. This listing recognizes all donors who made this incredible transformation possible, starting in 2009 with Phase I: Foundation to purchase our building from the City of Evanston and continuing today with Phase II: Transformation to fund the construction of The North Wing.

Phase I: Foundation began in 2009 as a 5-year campaign to purchase and renovate our facility, establish a faculty endowment and strengthen our programming. The campaign raised $1.65 million. This accomplishment laid the foundation for an even stronger future.

Phase II: Transformation began in 2014 as a second 5-year effort. Donors to this campaign came together to make The North Wing a reality for Chiara- valle. Fundraising efforts are still underway as construction progresses toward the goal of $2 million. This tremendous support allows Chiaravalle to create a space built on our values and philosophy that facilitates greater learning, lets our community gather and share, fosters creativity and confidence, underscores the connection of mind and body, and respects and invites a connection to nature. Opening in Fall 2015, The North Wing will be complete in time for Chiaravalle’s 50th anniversary year. All gifts to the Campaign for Chiaravalle are unrestricted and will be used for capital, endowment, and programmatic purposes as designated by the school’s Board of Trustees. Denotes members of The 425 Society which regocnizes donors who have made contributions to both Phase I and Phase II of the Campaign for Chiaravalle.

LEADERSHIP GIFTS $200,000 - $450,000 Joseph Brennan and Lucinda Fox and John Jill and David Greer Sharon and John Watrous Leslie Shad Mancini Jenn and Scott Gwilliam The Williamson-Johnson Family $100,000 - $199,999 Dennis and Gretchen Eck Mark Ouweleen and The Matthei-Schmidt Family Shabnum and Sunil Sanghvi Susan and Rich Gallun Sarah Harding Michael and Angela Quattrocki The Holmes-Anderson Family The Rosenthal Family

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$50,000 - $99,999 Our daughter is about to Jake and Shondi Nickell Jes and Leesa Sherborne enter college as a self- Alexandra Piper and Matt and Farah Swaim confident, poised and Jon Seed Hiry and Mary Beth West eager young scholar, fully MAJOR GIFTS curious to discover what the world holds. Plus, her high school $25,000 - $49,999 teachers have loved how she learns. We attribute all Larry Anderson, In Memory Fred and Kimberly Rafilson of that, in large part, to her nine years of Montessori of Dawn Holt Anderson Tonia and Chad Salsbery John and Daphne Cunningham Sant’Anna-Skites Family education. Kent and Liz Dauten Art Thompson and Sarah Mark Drozd Alex and Maria Hoffman Eck-Thompson Parent; Partner and Executive Creative Director Rodrigo and Pam Levy Edwin Wu and Schnabel Samson Sean and Kristie O’Neill Anonymous Jim and Sheila O’Neill $10,000 - 24,999 Mary Kay Halston and Gail and Mark Drozd Michael Klearman and The Reed-Campbell Family Scott Barton Todd Furney and Saralyn Sacks Jeannette and Reid Schar Rick Boynton and Criss Mariana Romano Russell Lane and Nina Donnelly Charles Mangum and Henderson The Groothuis Family Michelle and Shane Larson Rachel Story Ronald and Debi Buzil Rob Hansen and Kristi Piccolo Eileen Madden The Thomas Family The DeMet/Farriss Family Cindy Hogan Danny and Jen O’Shaughnessy Paul and Melanie Wright COMMUNITY GIFTS $5,000 - $9,999 Carlin and Julie Adrianopoli Ellen Salk Brian and Sarah Marshall Bob Sorensen and Yolanda Stephanie and Jay Anderson Nick and Nancy Giampietro Eddie and Bonnie Maslana Vanderlaan Will Berndt and Shima Roy Dan Hinkle and Lauren Stephanie Michel Sarah Torri and Paul Swinand Julie Chenevert and Myers-Hinkle Tom and Kathy Romano Nancy Syburg Chris Brandt Chris Jones and Gillian Kathleen and Karl Scheidt Peter and Stephanie Clemson Darlow Alex and Nicole Schneider 22 ANNUAL REPORT

Frank and Amy Tu William and Barbara Welke The Zematis Family Mary Pierson, Laura and The Wortmann Family Thomas and Renee Zipprich Jack Pierson Wadden $2,500 - $4,999 Katharine Baker and Tilden Katz, David and Ramona Frederickson Christopher Jobson and Art and Judy Thompson In Honor of Karen Laner Alby and Tracy Gallun Megan Stielstra Lisa Amoroso and Phillip Tracy Ryan and Kristen Bowie Steve and Cara Herman Amy and Jason Kaye Gretchen and Michael Matthew and Melissa Clary Robert A. and Shirley J. Jones The Mills-Kuncel Family Wooldridge Jeff and Kim Cohen Foundation, On Behalf of Allen Rein and Ann Hudson Anonymous Gregg and Heather Collins the Iseman / Jones Family Beth Caldwell and Mario Matthew and Margret Duvall Charles Adler and Lucy Santiago Gabrielle and Peter Edgerton Jeong-Adler Jonathan and Jennifer Stern $1,000 - $2,499 The Barnett Family Chris and Johanna Hatzopoulos The Muriel Family Chris Schmidt and Erin Jeff and Kim Bell The Ilko Family The Nelson Family Rowell Schmidt Patrick and Carrie Charles Sebastian and Blythe Kazmierczak Avi and Tresa Neurohr Peter and Linda Seed Tzaras and Sarah Christon The Lavoie Family The Pappas Family The Senior Family Margaret and Michael Thomas and Cindy Lillig Tom and Jane Pilsbury John Sherborne Cunningham Kenda and Robert Lovecchio David Putzel and Anna Nichols Victoria A. Sherborne Kristine and Kyr Gaganidze Mark and Sarah Marinacci, Jeff and Beth Scales, In Honor Tom Springer and Robyn Caitlin Fitz and Seth Green In Honor of Lucy, Frances, of Molly Williams, Dorothy McCloud-Springer Anubhav and Mita Goel and Elizabeth Marinacci Schmid, Kathy Noone, Thomas and Ruth Welsh Zahlman and Susan Greenwood Lou and Brenda Mizel and All 3-6 Teachers Tom and Melanie Wendt Jeffrey and Catherine Haden Carol Mullins Bob and Carol Wooldridge $500 - $999 Chris and Mary Anderson William and Helen Chenevert Lizzy and Justin Kreindler Scott, Keiler, and Xia Roberts Suzy Avril and Remy Matt and Kari Doty Karen Laner Kuan and Donna Su Dercksen, In Memory of The David Graham Foundation John Leduc and Laura Litten Baris and Esra Tasdelen Charlotte Craig Avril The Guo Family, In Honor Allan and Kathleen Lombardo Evan and Jen Terry Josh and Erin Barney of Francesca Tappi Don Bora and Connie Bickford Bob and Libby Wolfe The Bouleanu Family and Debi Lincoln Ivan Madera and Olya Havell Chia and Nan Wu Don and Marilyn Brocopp David and Julie Karnes Jide and Uzo Nzelibe Chae Yi and Amalia Malos

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$250 - $499 Amjad and Liz Al-Dajani Al Hennagir and Jen Dori Mendoza, In Memory Winfredo and Rosita Samson Eugen and Sofia Burau Frost Hennagir of David Mendoza The Sennott Family Alex and Siobhan Donati Helena Kaltezas Stanley Parzen and Suzanne and Garry Shumaker Rafael Duque and Yael Siman George and Marti Lannert Lynne Raimondo Theresa Sparlin Janet Fox, In Honor of Jim Lyons William and Lynn Raspe Mic Yariv, In Honor of Brian, Sarah, Lucinda Fox Rodney and Deidre Robinson Graham, and Ainsley Marshall $249 AND BELOW Rose Adamczyk Isaias and Yue Chen Cairampoma Paul and Karrie Jeffris Caroline Nation, In Memory In Memory of Matthew Todd Clark and Geeta N. Joel and Margaret Johnson of Ernie and Aaron Frank Adamczyk, Sr. (3) Maker-Clark Carolyn Keats In Memory of David Nelson In Memory of Matthew Geri Cunningham In Honor of Sister Mary Motz Robert and Kathy Noone Adamczyk, Jr. Christine Dunford and In Memory of Joseph Levato Kirstin Nordhaus Dorothy Schmid and John Agnew Daniel Cunningham Mary Levato John Okon and Jennifer Giles The Allmart Family Lilly Draganic Ann Lousin Mehrtash Olson and Sarah Rogers Roberto and Rosana Amato Clare Heath and Joel Emerick Mindy Mackenzie Randy Palmer and Cindy Fey Erik Andersen and Robyn Tanny Mark and Frankie Ersfeld In Memory of James Springer Shannon LC Cate and CL Cole Oliver Bruce Anderson, In Honor Katie and Aaron Fink Stephen Maslana Angela Burkhart-Pierce, In of Sophie and Clare Anderson The Forsman Family Phillip Maslana Memory of Carie Burkhart Cecelia Wallin and Andre and Teresa Fortunska Jason Maslana Felicia Platzke Alejandro Añón Amanda Foster In Memory of Micaela Mendoza Jose Muenala and Suzanne Reed In Memory of Icelia Archer Joseph Franchere and M. Seda and Gokhan Memik Michael and Laura Romisher Ellen Badofsky Alison Eisendrath Sabahete Metovic Jacob and Sarah Roth In Memory of Helen Bob Lew and Marion Franck The Miceli Family Casey Scherrer “Honey” Banker Rita Geer, In Honor of Hillel and Rachel Morris John Schmid, In Honor of The Bennett Family Matthew Agnew Curt Mueller and Matthew Agnew Shenaya Bhote-Siegel Elise Geiger Jennifer Stephan Jane Schmid, In Honor of Beth Black and Keith Gillette Laura Granros In Memory of Robert F. Matthew Agnew Benjamin Blustein and Merrilyn Gronau Munson, Sr. and Paul and Patty Seufzer Virginia Bell John and Joann Hallenbeck Frances Munson Andria Shyjka and Brett Coolidge Mary Broeckling Tonya Jennings Mark and Nancy Myers Christopher and Danielle Siebert Alex and Stacey Burke Jonathan Howells and Cary Nathenson and Kate Dugan Mary Beth Burns Lauri Olivier Katrin Voelkner 24 ANNUAL REPORT

Lawrence Smith and Adrienne Thomas Andre Walker and Raymond and Mary Ann Wexler Rachel Duda Smith Nick Thomas Francesca Tappi Molly Williams Tracey Steffora Stephen and Karen Thompson Chris Wallace and Darcie The Witmer Family Dan Stolar and Lauren Cathcart Citlali Lopez-Ortiz Price-Wallace Diane Wolff-Klammer Mark Styslinger and Paul and Emily Tzur Charles Wattles and Carol Zsolnay Cynthia Rawson Christopher Voight Rosemary Willey Anonymous (2) Caitlin Terry Dale and Karen Weaver

MATCHING GIFT EMPLOYERS AND CORPORATE SPONSORS AbbVie Inc. Employee Goldman Sachs and Co IBM The Mondelez International Giving Campaign Google Matching Gift Program JC Penney Matching Gift Program Foundation Bank of America Matching Greatlakes Architectural Kraft Foods Matching Polk Bros. Foundation Gifts Program Millworks LLC Gift Program Vanguard Charitable Chenevert Photography Huron Consulting Group MB Financial

GRANTMAKERS Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

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CHIARAVALLE ANNUAL FUND 2013-2014

Chiaravalle is forever grateful to the families and friends listed on the following pages. Due to this outstanding generosity, the school attracts the best Montessori teachers, offers financial aid to families who need it, and maintains the low student to teacher ratios that ensure every student receives individualized attention. We’re also very appreciative of those parents who contribute time and talent by volunteering at the school. This involvement is part of what makes us who we are, a place for the whole family. LEADER AND PACESETTER David and Jill Greer** Jenn and Scott Gwilliam** Ted Anderson and John Mancini and Lucinda Fox** Megan Holmes-Anderson* SUSTAINER Julie Matthei* Jacob and Shondi Nickell Shabnum and Sunil Sanghvi** Sarah Schmidt* BENEFACTOR Carlin and Julie Adrianopoli The Duvall Family* Daniel Hinkle and Sean and Kristie O’Neill** Tilden Katz and Kathy Baker* John and Jennifer Finlayson-Fife Lauren Myers-Hinkle Regina Sant’Anna and The Barnett Family Todd Furney and Maria and Alex Hoffman** Doug Skites Jeff and Kim Bell Mariana Romano* Matthew Johnson and Jim Mavros and Maura Shea* Rick Boynton and Criss Matthew and Annie Harris Keri Ambrosio Jes and Leesa Sherborne* Henderson* Stephanie Nash Hart Matt Johnson and Charles Mangum and Joseph Brennan and and Paul B. Hart Amanda Williamson Rachel Story* Leslie Shad** Steve and Cara Herman* Shane and Michelle Larson Matt and Farah Swaim Tzaras and Sarah Christon* Brian and Sarah Marshall PATRON Will Berndt and Shima Roy Robert and Sheila Hanford* Alex and Nicole Schneider The Zematis Family* The Blustein/Bell Family Leo and Kristin Henikoff Alden and Kristen Senior Anonymous (2) Mark and Monique Cashion The Lynch Family Pamela Smith (G)* Richard and Trish Thomas The Charles Family Jim and Sheila O’Neill Jonathan and Jennifer Stern Art Thompson and Sarah George DeMet and Tiffany Farriss Wonyoung Jo and Jinkuen Park Nancy Syburg** Eck-Thompson* Margaret M. Eisendrath (G)* Adam and Sue Sabow Carolyn Thomas (G) Hiry and Mary Beth West* Susan and Rich Gallun** The Salsbery Family The Tu Family* The Groothuis Family Karl and Kathleen Scheidt Tom and Melanie Wendt Xiao Guo and Dan Hao Chris and Erin Schmidt The Wortmann Family

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SPONSOR Dorothy Schmid and The Donati Family George and Helena Kaltezas** David and Jennifer Nelson* John Agnew* Matt Doty The Khuri Family John and Lisa Nicolson* The Al-Dajani Family Lilly Draganic Ellen King and Michal Yariv Kathy and Bob Noone Roberto and Rosana Amato Rafael Duque and Yael Siman Kemper Kirkpatrick and Michael and Joyce Noser Chris and Mary Anderson Peter and Gabi Edgerton Treacy Greer Jamie Olah Cecelia Wallin and The Heath/Emerick Family* Lizzy and Justin Kreindler* Mehrtash Olson and Sarah Rogers Alejandro Añón Josh Fischman and Polly Clark Janice LacKey Constatine and Genevieve Josh and Erin Barney Seth Green and Caitlin Fitz Karen Laner** Pappas* Jack Bishop and Margot Hodgson The Forsman Family George and Marti Lannert The Pilsbury Family Dominic and Ira Boomgarden Andre and Teresa Fortunska Marti Lannert Felicia Platzke Ellen Bouleanu* Amanda Foster Jean Marc Lavoie David Putzel and Anna Nichols The Chenevert-Brandt Family* Scott Foutz and Edie Rubinowitz Duritahara and Neelima Lele Laura Wade and Steve Ramsdell* Don and Marilyn Brocopp (G) Joseph Franchere and M. Mary Levato* William and Lynn Raspe* Mary Broeckling Alison Eisendrath* Tom Lillig and Cindy Ivanac-Lillig Steve Reed and Jessica Campbell Richard and Caroline Bullock Elise Geiger The Lillis Family Allen Rein and Ann Hudson* Mary Beth Burns Anu and Mita Sanghavi Goel Kathleen Lombardo* Cheryl Beachler and Joe Rizzo Martin Cabrera and Kim Steffen Laura Granros and The Ma Family Scott and Keiler Roberts Greta and Andrew Connor* Francisco Azeredo Kyle MacArthur and Tom and Kathy Romano (G) Suzy Avril and Remy Dercksen* Zahlman and Susan Greenwood* Allison Maguire Michael and Laura Romisher Jane Dickie The Piccolo/Hansen Family* Don Bora and Connie Bickford* Beth Caldwell and Tim and Amy Ditchman Richard and Jeanne Hay (G) Bonnie and Ed Maslana** Mario Santiago* The Hennagir Family The Dynamite Superman Family Jeff and Beth Scales Jonathan Howells and The McIntosh-Lombardo Family* Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Lauri Olivier Mark and Frankie Ersfeld* Douglas Sennott KEY Ryan and Megan Hunt The Mills/Kuncel Family John Sherborne (G) Pacesetter $10,000 - $23,000 Leader $ 5,000 - $ 9,999 Brad and Jennifer Ilko Kapil Mishra and Pratikshya Andria Shyjka and Brett Coolidge Sustainer $ 2,500 - $ 4,999 Carrie Iseman and Kelly Jones Bohra-Mishra Julie and David Singer Advocate $ 1,500 - $ 2,499 Karrie and Paul Jeffris John Modelski and The Sipkin-Chenn Family Benefactor $ 1,100 - $ 1,499 Charles Adler and Lucy Petronela Anica Lawrence and Rachel Smith Patron $ 500 - $ 1,099 Jeong-Adler Curt Mueller and Jennifer Dylan Smith and Deb Promoter $ 250 - $ 499 Chris Jobson and Megan Stielstra Stephan* Tuerkheimer* Sponsor $ 1 - $ 249 The Jones/Darlow Family The Muriel Family Theresa Sparlin Marielle Schmidt Andrew and Kristi Naidech

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Tom Springer and Robyn Chris Wallace and Darcie SUPPORT THE FUND FOR CHIARAVALLE McCloud-Springer* Price-Wallace Tracey Steffora Bob and Libby Wolfe* Chiaravalle makes dynamic learning experiences Suzanne and Henry Stolar (G) The Wolff-Klammer Family possible by staying committed to what matters: Dan Stolar and Lauren Cathcart Michael and Gretchen Mark Styslinger and Wooldridge* • exceptional faculty Cynthia Rawson* The Malos-Yi Family • a high ration of teachers to students, plus Kuan and Donna Su Anonymous (3) additional support staff and specialists Stephen and Karen Thompson** • tuition assistance programs Phillip and Joyce Ungar Paul and Melanie Wright* • a prepared environment that facilitates each child’s The Waldron Family Ed Wu and Schnabel Samson Andre Walker and Harry and Michele Zander* learning process Francesca Tappi Anonymous • and dynamic programming that sparks curiosity and supports self discovery EMPLOYER MATCHING GIFT CONTRIBUTORS Abbott Fund Matching Grant Plan Tuition revenue doesn’t cover the costs of these AbbVie commitments, so we rely on the generosity of our IBM community to make up the difference. All gifts to the Piper Jaffray Fund for Chiaravalle directly support these initiatives, Polk Bros. Foundation and are fully tax-deductible.

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ANNUAL BENEFIT EVENT 2013-14 FUND A NEED, SPONSORSHIP, TEACHER TICKET FUND, CLASSROOM RESOURCES

The annual Spring Benefit is an important event that builds community and raises much-needed funding to support those things that make Chiara- valle who we are: outstanding faculty, a robust Tuition Assistance Program, dynamic programs and thoughtful learning environments. The 2013-2014 Benefit, “The Last Dance,” was a whimsical Parents’ Prom to send off the old school gymnasium before North Wing construction began. The following lists those donors who contributed charitably to Chiaravalle through the event.

INDIVIDUALS Rose Adamczyk in Memory Zahlman and Susan Greenwood Eddie and Bonnie Maslana Charles Mangum and of Matt Adamczyk, Jr. David and Jill Greer Julie Matthei and Sarah Schmidt Rachel Story Amjad and Liz Al-Dajani Becca and Derek Groothuis Bryan Mills and Alexis Kuncel Nancy Syburg Chris and Mary Anderson Jenn and Scott Gwilliam Mike Muriel and Donna Baris and Esra Tasdelen Tilden Katz and Kathy Baker Jeffrey Hansen and Julie Matija Richards Muriel Dick and Trish Thomas Josh and Erin Barney Rob Hansen and Kristi Piccolo David and Jennifer Nelson Stephen and Karen Thompson Rick Boynton and Criss Paul Hart and Stephanie Maurice Nelson Art Thompson and Sarah Henderson Nash Hart Jacob and Shondi Nickell Eck-Thompson Julie Chenevert and Chris Brandt Leo and Kristin Henikoff Michael and Angela Quattrocki Frank and Amy Tu Ronald and Debi Buzil Steve and Cara Herman William and Lynn Raspe Tom and Melanie Wendt George DeMet and Tiffany Farriss Dan Hinkle and Lauren Steve Reed and Jessica Campbell Bob and Libby Wolfe Alex and Siobhan Donati Myers-Hinkle Peter and Dawn Samaris Michael and Gretchen Rafael Duque and Yael Siman Alex and Maria Hoffman Shabnum and Sunil Sanghvi Wooldridge Matthew and Margret Duvall Cindy Hogan Regina Sant’Anna and Paul and Melanie Wright Craig and Jenny Forsman Ryan and Megan Hunt Doug Skites Ed Wu and Schnabel Samson Todd Furney and Kyle MacArthur and Beth Caldwell and Mario Santiago Scott and Sarah Zematis Mariana Romano Allison Maguire Maura Shea and Jim Mavros Zach Zises and Vanessa Filley Richard and Susan Gallun Don Bora and Connie Bickford Jes and Leesa Sherborne Laura Granros John Mancini and Lucinda Fox Garry and Suzanne Shumaker COMPANIES Bulley and Andrews, LLC First Bank and Trust The Third Teacher + by Northern Trust Faegre Baker Daniels Cannon Design

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FUND FOR CHIARAVALLE 2014-15

In 2014-15, Chiaravalle launched a new approach to fundraising with the Fund for Chiaravalle. The school is committed to having exceptional teachers and staff; maintaining a low ratio of students to teachers, specialists and staff; providing tuition assistance Programs to families who need it; and offering dynamic programming in aprepared environment. Staying committed to these values means Chiaravalle’s expenses exceed tuition revenue. The school relies on the generosity of parents to make up the difference. A family’s participation in all annual fundraising activities counts toward this goal. Donors are recognized in the list below by total giving, not necessarily tax-deductible, during the 2014-15 school year through charitable donations, Benefit Event donations and spending, and other fundraising project purchases such as the All School Art Project, Memory Book and Book Bucks.

PACESESTTER KEY Jill and David Greer** Jacob and Shondi Nickell Sharon and John Watrous Pacesetter $10,000 - $23,000 Jenn and Scott Gwilliam** John Mancini and Lucinda Fox** Leader $ 5,000 - $ 9,999 Sustainer $ 2,500 - $ 4,999 LEADER Advocate $ 1,500 - $ 2,499 Tilden Katz and Kathy Baker* Alex and Maria Hoffman** Charles Mangum and Benefactor $ 1,100 - $ 1,499 Patron $ 500 - $ 1,099 Joseph Brennan and Matthew Johnson and Rachel Story* Promoter $ 250 - $ 499 Leslie Shad** Amanda Williamson Art Thompson and Sarah Sponsor $ 1 - $ 249 Becca and Derek Groothuis Sarah Schmidt Eck-Thompson* SUSTAINER Tzaras and Sarah Christon Todd Furney and Mariana Steve Reed and Jessica Campbell The Wright Family* Ronald and Debi Buzil Romano* Chad and Tonia Salsbery Edwin Wu and Schnabel Samson Gail and Mark Drozd Richard and Susan Gallun Shabnum and Sunil Sanghvi Scott and Sarah Zematis Matthew and Margret Duvall Brad and Jennifer Ilko Frank and Amy Tu Craig and Jenny Forsman Mark and Sarah Marinacci Tom and Melanie Wendt ADVOCATE Jessica and Rey Andujar-Redman Kyr and Kris Gaganidze Leo and Kristin Henikoff Charles Adler and Lucy Rick Boynton and Criss Xiao Guo and Dan Hao Ted Anderson and Megan Jeong-Adler Henderson Rob Hansen and Kristi Piccolo Holmes-Anderson* Michelle and Shane Larson George DeMet and Tiffany Farriss Matthew and Annie Harris Eileen Madden

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Brian and Sarah Marshall Dominic and Stacey Rossi Bill Schick and Julie Bond Hiry and Mary Beth West Mike Muriel and Donna Regina Sant’Anna and Jes and Leesa Sherborne Zach Zises and Vanessa Filley Richards Muriel Doug Skites Matt and Farah Swaim BENEFACTOR Jeff and Kim Bell Paul Hart and Stephanie Kristie and Sean O’Neill** Nancy Syburg** Michael and Amy Boone Nash Hart Adam and Sue Sabow Dick and Trish Thomas Julie Chenevert and Chris Brandt Dan Hinkle and Lauren Karl and Kathleen Scheidt Randy and Emily Wexler Gretchen and Dennis Eck Myers-Hinkle Maura Shea and Jim Mavros Craig and Jill Wortmann* Bryn Wagner Hanson Amy and Jason Kaye Garry and Suzanne Shumaker Chae Yi and Amalia Malos and David Hanson Jim and Sheila O’Neill* Sean and Karen Swidler Anonymous PATRON Rose Adamczyk Cindy Hogan Robert and Melissa Rooth William Wadden and Chris and Mary Anderson Chris Jobson and Megan Stielstra Peter and Dawn Samaris Mary Pierson The Barnett Family Chris Jones and Gillian Darlow Beth Caldwell and Matt Martin and Charlotta Weaver Martin Cabrera and Kim Steffen Helena Kaltezas** Mario Santiago* John and Fran Wiechart Patrick and Carrie Charles* Geoff and Tess McGrath Jeff and Beth Scales Joshua Kellar and Emily Withrow Peter and Gabi Edgerton Bryan Mills and Alexis Kuncel Chris Schmidt and Erin Robert and Carol Wooldridge Laura Granros and David and Jennifer Nelson* Rowell Schmidt Anonymous (2) Francisco Azeredo Jide and Uzo Nzelibe Alexandra Piper and Jon Seed Jack and Tucker Harris (G) Constantine and Mary and Charles Shea (G) Al Hennagir and Jen Genevieve Pappas Kuan and Donna Su Frost Hennagir* Allen Rein and Ann Hudson* Evan and Jen Terry PROMOTER Dorothy Schmid and Lilly Draganic Ryan and Megan Hunt Stanley Parzen and John Agnew** Seth Green and Caitlin Fitz Ed and Kiera Madden Lynne Raimondo Amjad and Liz Al-Dajani Joseph Franchere and M. Miller Family Michael and Angela Quattrocki John Avril Alison Eisendrath Joe Miller and Jill Bowman Michael and Laura Romisher Josh and Erin Barney Freimuth Family Stephen and Naomi Schiff Myers Jacob and Sarah Roth Richard and Caroline Bullock Anu and Mita Goel Martin and Minya Nance Alex and Nicole Schneider Susan Avril and Remy Dercksen* Zahlman and Susan Greenwood* Robert and Kathy Noone Alden and Kristen Senior Gene and Joan Dieden Steve and Cara Herman Theresa Sparlin

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Tom Springer and Robyn Nancy Sterling Keith Wakefield Michael and Gretchen McCloud-Springer* Jonathan and Jennifer Stern Bob and Libby Wolfe* Wooldridge SPONSOR Carlin and Julie Adrianopoli Jean Fera Mary Levato* Donald and Nita Reed Roberto and Rosana Amato Katie and Aaron Fink Kathleen and Allen Lombardo* Michael and Margie Rein (G) Cathy Beck Andre and Teresa Fortunska Bob and Kenda Lovecchio Ari Reinfeld and Sara Jacobson Andrew and Julie Bernstein Mark and Frankie Ersfeld Jim Lustig in Honor of David Scott and Keiler Roberts Benjamin Blustein and Nora Freeman and Zoe Groothuis (G) Mrunal Salunkhe and Virginia Bell Leonid Greyz and Gillian Kyle MacArthur and Minette Gill Salunkhe Don Bora and Connie Bickford* Muller-Greyz Allison Maguire Paul and Patty Seufzer Ellen Bouleanu* Matt Hallinan and Dana Hancock Marder Family Dean and Rene Sheikh Ronald and Nancy Brown Robert and Sheila Hanford Eddie and Bonnie Maslana** Andria Shyjka and Brett Coolidge Alex and Stacey Burke Karen Hansen Stephen and Jennifer McComb Becky and DJ Silton Isaias and Yue Chen Cairampoma Jeffrey Hansen and Julie Matija John McDonald and Lawrence Smith and George Cheeren and Rintaro and Eriko Hashizume Aude Raymond Rachel Duda Smith Joyce Kalleekal Jeanne Marie Hay (G) Sean and Jill McGrath Henry and Suzanne Stolar William and Helen Chenevert Carrie Iseman and Kelly Jones Peter and Susu Meder Dan Stolar and Lauren Cathcart Daniel and Catherine Cho Paul and Karrie Jeffris Gokhan and Seda Memik Baris and Esra Tasdelen Patrick and JoAnn Chowaniec Jennifer Jeffris and Douglas Brian and Stephanie Miller Nora Taylor Todd Clark and Geeta Hanrahan, In Memory Carol Mullins Rachel Teuer Maker-Clark of James Caldwell Venkata Murali and Padma Stephen and Karen Thompson** Sabrina Townsend and Matthew Johnson and Ramanathan Alex Weiner and Dori Rubin Nathaniel Clark Keri Ambrosio Mr. and Mrs. Herb Murrath (G) Molly Williams Jeff and Kim Cohen Nabil Kahouadji and Sara Carey Mark and Nancy Myers Shelley and Mike Witkin in Greta and Andrew Connor* David and Julie Karnes Andrew and Kristi Naidech honor of our granddaughter Alex and Siobhan Donati Kemper Kirkpatrick and Caroline Nation Avery Faith Swidler (G) Sean Duffy and Lidia Treacy Greer Caitlin Hibdon Diane Wolff-Klammer* Wachowska, In Memory Adam Krakow and Kirstin Nordhaus Terry Yang of Mary Therese Duffy Aurora McManus Joy O’Connell Michele Zander Rafael Duque and Yael Justin and Lizzy Kreindler* John Greene and Sara O’Mara Harry Zander Siman, In Honor of The Karen Laner** Jason Pierce Carol Zsolnay Teachers at Chiaravalle Eric Lat and Anna Somera Tom and Jane Pilsbury Clare Heath and Joel Emerick* Jean Marc Lavoie William and Lynn Raspe*

Denoting those who consistently support Chiaravalle year after year, as well as grandparents: *5+ Years Consecutive Giving **10+ Years Consecutive Giving (G) Grandparent Donors 32 ANNUAL REPORT

CORPORATE SPONSORS AND MATCHING GIFT EMPLOYERS Aon Doherty, Giannini, Reitz Huron Consulting Group Piper Jaffray Bulley and Andrews, LLC Construction Inc IBM West Monroe Partners Cannon Design First Bank and Trust of Evanston MB Financial Bank Hagerty Consulting Northern Trust Company

DIVERSITY ENDOWMENT FUND The Diversity Endowment Fund enhances the school’s commitment to diversity. Its purpose is to increase the enrollment of under-represented minorities at our school. Interest from the endowment is used to grant supplementary need-based financial assistance to eligible students. 2013-2014 2014-2015 In Memory of James Caldwell Margaret Eisendrath Clare Heath and Joel Emerick Kristin Arwood Clare Heath and Joel Emerick Allen and Ann Hudson Clinton Community YMCA Karen Laner Karen Laner Mark and Gail Drozd Marti and George Lannert, In Kerry Lannert Cindy Hogan Honor of Bonnie Maslana, Marti Lannert Karen Laner Juan Zuniga, Diane Wolf- Bonnie and Eddie Maslana, Nancy Syburg Klammer, and Dori Mendoza In Honor of Nancy, Beth, Terry Yang Courtney Lannert, In Honor Lizzy, Ellen, Robyn, Clare, Libby Wolfe of Marti Lannert Libby, Elise, Diane, JZ, Dori, Anonymous Joe and Kay Madden Juan, Marti, Pat, Bessy, Robyn McCloud-Springer and Mary, Cindy and Schnabel Tom Springer, In Honor Robyn McCloud-Springer of The Fourth Floor and Tom Springer Nancy Syburg, In Honor of Nancy Syburg, In Honor of The Administrative Team The Administrative Team

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