2015

Dear Woodland Hill Families, This year we reached and celebrated a mile- Dear Woodland Hill Families, stone with our 50th anniversary. Woodland Hill Montessori School now enters its 51st year! Thank you for your support of Woodland Hill this past year. We had We have accomplished much in the past years a wonderful year, with some new experiences to add to our time- thanks to our outstanding leadership. It is with honored traditions. One of the highlights this past year for me was to profound gratitude that I would like to thank attend the American Montessori Society Conference in Philadelphia Michael Endler for his years of service to Woodland Hill’s board of with all 35 members of our faculty and staff. trustees. His tenure as president has produced a strong foundation This past year we also have been working on the develop- for our school. It is with his vision and guidance that our school ment of our new Strategic Plan. We accomplished many grew in strength and structure. The board of trustees acknowledges of the goals from our previous plan, most notably adding Michael’s hard work and dedication. He warrants the highest of a Toddler program to our school. Other accomplish- accolades for his accomplishments. Michael is a gracious leader who ments included further development of our Middle has eased my transition into the position of president. Thank you, School program; two of our Middle School teachers were Michael. trained in Cincinnati Montessori Secondary Teacher Our school is a working machine with many different moving parts. Education Program and Latin was added to the curricu- Our dedicated staff puts forth great effort to get the job done right. lum. We also significantly increased teacher salaries and added a full- They put their heart and soul into everyday decisions. This solid infra- time administrator to help support our many programs. structure supports the teachers, allowing them to dedicate their full Improvements to our campus have included a beautiful new pavilion attention to our children. Our talented teachers holistically teach the to allow our children to have a shaded and dry area to play and new Montessori philosophy in a way in which each child is engaged. Our trees and plantings on the grounds that provide beauty and shade. children thrive within the classroom. They are excited to learn. They I was so inspired by a talk and book authored by Finnish educator Pasi are challenged. They are respected and loved. The children feel as Sahlberg (Finnish Lessons) that I visited a Finnish school in April. The though our wonderful school is their second home. Everyone knows opportunity to see the school and talk to educators was motivational their name, and chances are, the names of their family members. Our and confirmed many of my beliefs about education and independence. parents give every ounce of themselves to our school and community by countless ways of giving their time, resources, and knowledge. Our Our school cannot be the outstanding place it is without the talented mission states that we are “a diverse and engaging educational part- and dedicated faculty, our skilled administrative team, our caring nership of parents, teachers, children, and community.” Each of parents and eager students! I continue to be grateful to have such a us contributes to what makes Woodland Hill Montessori School the great place to not only be every day, but also to be able to provide this outstanding institution it is today. wonderful learning environment to our students. The positive energy within our school is palpable. We look forward to Thank you to Michael Endler for the many years of dedicated service to the future and strengthening our school. Thank you to all who have Woodland Hill. I look forward to my continuing work with Katie Singh. generously contributed to our success! Sincerely, Sincerely, Susan Kambrich Katie Singh Head of School President of the Board of Trustees OUR MISSION Woodland Hill Montessori School––a diverse and engaging educational partnership of parents, teachers, children, and community –– nurtures a child’s love of learning and sense of personal and social responsibility, using the child-centered Montessori philosophy and curriculum to develop the intellectual, physical, spiritual, artistic and academic excellence inherent in each child.

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES Christine Caruso Ashley Ciccone NEW FACULTY MEMBERS Katherine Singh Christine Claus President Sherrie Clune We welcomed five new faculty and staff members this year. Peter McCorkle Brittany Gonzalez Vice President Jennifer Graham Bethany Burroughs Michelle Edwards joined WHMS as our School Wendy Gilman Megan Eglin Counselor in June 2015. Bethany received a Treasurer Kristi Favaloro bachelor’s in Psychology from SUNY Oswego, Frederick Galt, Esq. Olga Febus and a master’s in Professional School Counseling Secretary Cassandre Hall Cora Heiser from Sage Graduate School. Before coming to Michael Endler, Esq. Marion Heller Immediate Past President Woodland Hill, Bethany worked in the Shenen- Katja Higgins dehowa School District, and in a variety of roles Leah Johnson Nancy Hillengas Teacher Representative Leah Johnson providing counseling services to youth and families as a Behavior Nicole Lenihan Specialist for children with Autism and Dual-Diagnosis, as well as MEMBERS AT LARGE Andrew McClain youth in foster care settings with Serious Emotional Disturbances Kristen McDermott Michael DeLeonardis and Developmental Disabilities. Sara O’Connell Tamara Gatchell Lourdes Ortega Nuhar Jaleel Stephanie Puchner Nicole Lenihan worked as assistant teacher in the Julie Massry Knox Michele Praileau Jonathan Ripchick Toddler classroom and is currently assisting in Vinita Shekhar Christopher Russell the Primary classrooms. A WHMS parent for Denise Stark Tobi Saulnier Leah Walsh several years, Nicole’s also served as a substitute Kim Seabury Thomas Steinke teacher at WHMS. Nicole has a bachelor’s in SPECIALISTS Psychology from the Sage Colleges, and a master’s Charles Austin ADMINISTRATION Marla Bracco in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Bethany Burroughs Capella University. Susan Kambrich Nieves Gonzalez-Montejano Head of School Ben Kelts Mary Maher provides support to students who Susan Evans Mary Maher Business Manager Tami Meek need additional help in math. Mary is a seasoned Matthew Olmstead teacher with bachelor’s and master’s degrees Kris Gernert-Dott Ted Riese from the College of St. Rose. She taught grade Director of Admissions and Janis Rink Community Outreach Toni Roland 2, 3, and 4 at Troy’s School 18 and currently also Moira Rienzo Catherine Schane-Lydon teaches math to fourth through sixth graders at Director of Development and Maggie Schmonsky Maimonides Hebrew Day School. Communications SCHOOL CARE STAFF Meg Parascandola Amanda Bentley Sara O’Connell is our new Spanish teacher. Sara is Office Manager and Testing Coordinator Jessica Bagley NYS-certified to teach Spanish for all ages. She Krysten Houser Danielle Hall Meghan Johnson has a bachelor’s in Spanish Secondary Education Business Office Assistant Alexia Rohl with a minor in theater from Russell Sage and a Amy Irwin Katy Whitcher master’s in liberal studies from the University at Director of Auxiliary Services Larissa Pierre Albany. Sara has over ten years of experience as Kristina Mayer Frank Carlascio Kristen Padula a Spanish teacher, with nine years at Bethlehem Director of Facilities middle and high schools, and has been a teacher since 1993, taking Jeremy Kelly FRIENDS OF WHMS time to be at home with her family for the past few years. Business Office Associate Ashley Parks and Jackie Santilli Co-Presidents Toni Roland provides math support for Middle FACULTY Jennifer Baltrush and Susie Calyer School students. Toni is a veteran teacher who has Co-Vice Presidents Head Teachers & Assistant Teachers taught math to elementary through high school Julie Adams Shari Mantini Ann Ayers Treasurer students for many years. Toni has a bachelor’s Cindy Bishop degree in education from SUNY Geneseo, a Kim Morton Sandy Blakeman Secretary master’s in Human Resources and Curriculum Liz Cahrenger from Georgia State University, and a master’s Patrick Cartwright degree in Mathematics Education from Texas State University.

2 A Sampling of WHMS Events

There are 287 students at WHMS this year, including 32 in Middle School, 56 in Upper El, 72 in Lower El, 106 in Primary, and 21 in Toddler/ Toddler II. Our students come from 30 school districts across seven counties: Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, and Schoharie.

Sia Shah won the WHMS Spelling Bee in December 2014 for the second time in a row. She represented Woodland Hill at the Capital Region Spelling Bee at Proctors on February 24. After a four-year absence, the WHMS Talent Show Thirty-seven members of the WHMS faculty and returned on February 26. It was coordinated by staff spent the weekend of March 13-15 in Philadel- WHMS violin students and several Shari Mantini. phia at the annual American Montessori Society parents enjoyed performing in the conference. The teachers attended seminars and Winter Holiday Jam in the lobby on In early March, the held a keynote speeches and connected with fellow December 16. WHMS Green Team Family Dance led by Paul Rosenberg of Homespun Montessori teachers form around the world Occasions. Before the dance, Paul taught our In preparation for WHMS’ Strategic Primary-Upper El students a mix of contra, square Blueberry Buckle performed Celtic and bluegrass Planning, workshops were held and international folk dances. songs and played along with our violinists for St. on January 10 and January 14. Tobi Patrick’s Day. Saulnier, a current board member and former WHMS parent, facili- Opera Saratoga’s Opera to brought The Three Little Johanna Kuehnhenrich served as an tated the workshops and is leading Go Pigs to WHMS on March 4. in-resident student teacher this the Strategic Planning committee. The Opera’s annual perfor- fall. Johanna was from Germany mance is sponsored by the and is working on her bachelor’s Upper Elementary held an Oxfam Friends of WHMS. degree studying Math, German banquet on January 16. The banquet was a great suc- and English at the Westfaelische cess, raising almost $1,000 for Oxfam. The UE holds WHMS held its first ever Wilhelmsuniversitaet in Muenster. the banquet every three years. Eco Fair on Friday, March 20. She worked in Julie and Megan’s Students from grades 1-8 classroom. Caitlin Chung won our created projects that were on display in the gym. second annual National The projects featured an electric car, chickens, On May 5, Mrs. Rose Westheimer returned to Geographic Bee on solar cookers, beekeeping, composting, invasive WHMS to speak to the 6th - 8th grade students January 28. species, geothermic energy, urban farming, uses about her experience during the Holocaust. The talk for bioluminescence, upcycling, wind power, and helped bring to life the human aspect of a time in On February 6, WHMS fracking, to name history that sometimes feels very far removed from held a panel discussion centering on the Islam and a few of the excit- the lives of today’s students. Middle Eastern culture(s) and faith. Student teacher ing projects and Pinar Karabulut, WHMS parent Mansoor Mustafa, demonstrations. Award-winning singer and songwriter Tom Chapin and local high school student Emaan Effendi talked performed for WHMS students on Monday, May to the Upper El and Middle School students about Ranna and her 18. His career has spanned five what it means to be a Muslim. The program was mother decorated decades, 23 albums and three informative and well-received by the students and our lobby for Grammy awards. At WHMS, he’s the parents that attended. best known for his song, This After the presentation, an Nowruz, the Pretty Planet, which WHMS stu- Upper El parent told Susan Persian New Year. Nowruz is celebrated when the vernal equinox occurs. dents learn at age 3, and perform “This is the reason we come The most important activity in the celebration of annually. to Woodland Hill.” WNYT Nowruz is making the haft-seen table. aired a story about the panel that evening. On March 3, Maru and her family set up a display in our lobby with The Middle School students got off to Puerto Rico Hinamatsuri dolls to commemorate despite a snowstorm in Albany on February 9. The 32 a Japanese celebration Middle School students, their teachers, Tami Meek, “Girls’ Day,” for girls’ healthy growth. and Susan Kambrich explored Old San Juan, the El Morro Forest, Arecibo Obervatory, Camuy Caverns, and kayaked in the Bioluminescent Bay.

3 Highlights continued Congratulations to the Class of 2015!

Over spring break, Susan Kambrich went to Moscow, On Friday, June 12, fifteen 8th graders graduated from Woodland Hill Montessori School. St. Petersburg, Russia, Helsinki, Finland and The commencement address was given by Dr. John B. King, Jr. Dr. King was a WHMS parent Stockholm, Sweden. Susan visited a Finnish School until June and is now the Acting Secretary of Education. Aidan Singh was the and learned a lot about how their school operates. senior speaker. Susan shared her Russian experiences with the Lower El classes, and wrote an article about Finnish education which was published in the Times Union on May 17.

Our annual Fall Family Fun Day was held on September 26. The event had a BBQ theme, and was attended by 500 people.

The WHMS Green Team held their fourth annual Our 2015 graduates are Potluck and Lantern attending the following schools: Walk on October 16. The group made their own Academy of the Holy Names lanterns out of mason Albany Academy for Girls (2) jars, walked through Albany High School the woods, and gathered on the soccer field with Bethlehem High School their lit lanterns. Christian Brothers Academy (2) School (3) LaSalle Institute Miss Hall’s School Niskayuna High School (2) Voorheesville High School

SAVE THE DATE

In mid-October, our 8th graders and teachers traveled to City to participate in the Global Citizenship Action Project. GCAP provides middle school students the opportunity to see and better understand the work of the United Nations.

As part of the DEC’s “A Day in the Life of the Join us on ” WHMS teachers Christine Caruso Friday, April 8 and Stephanie Puchner entered the river with seine fishing nets at the Rensselaer Boat Launch on at 60 State Street October 20. Their class of three- to six-year olds in Albany stood on the banks with their parents and WOODLAND HILL watched as they dragged We will be honoring MONTESSORI SCHOOL the net. Fred and Laura Galt. GALA We hope to see you there! 2016

4 Woodland Hill Montessori School Income and Expense Statement WHMS STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES AND EXPENSES * for the year ended June 30, 2015 0K 250K 500K Income

Tuition-Net of multi-child discounts & financial aid $3,048,421

76.61%

Aftercare $ 169,701 4.26% Extra Curricular $ 157,660 3.96% Other $ 140,011 3.52% Summer Camp $ 135,182 3.40% Annual Fund $ 92,759 2.33%

Friends Income $ 66,389 1.67% Investment Income-Net of expenses $ 50,803 1.28% Annual Gala-Net of expenses $ 43,685 1.10% .25% Auditor Enrichment $ 42,691 1.07% .50% Fundraising .67% Bad Debt 1.01% Staff Development State Funding $ 31,995 .80% 1.03% Friends Expenses 1.14% Advertising Total $3,979,297 1.71% Field Trips Other 2.34% School Supplies & Materials 2.59% Insurance Expenses 2.60% Interest 3.60% Depreciation & Amortization Payroll, Taxes and Benefits $ 2,312,180 4.78% Teacher/Staff Tuition Benefits $ 267,624 4.86% Building Main. & Utilities Building Maintenance & Utilities $ 171,755 Teacher/Staff Tuition Benefits Depreciation & Amortization $ 169,092 7.56% Interest $ 127,346 Insurance $ 91,971 School Supplies & Materials $ 91,603 Other $ 82,842 Field Trips $ 60,420 Advertising $ 40,458 Friends Expenses $ 36,307 65.36% Payroll, Taxes & Benefits Staff Development $ 35,581 Bad Debt $ 23,785 Fundraising $ 17,706 Auditor $ 8,875

Total $ 3,537,545

CHANGE IN ASSETS $ 441,752 * DRAFT OF AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

5 Cyril and Lydia Rodriguez* Natasha and Frank Dumblewski The Romero-Kiser Family Michelle and Ashley Edwards Sandra and Dana Schneider Edward and Rachel Eveleth Kim and Steve Seabury Robert and Mary Anne Fantauzzi Edward Schwarzschild and Elisa Albert Thomas Federici and Julie Tsai 50th Anniversary Paul Simeone and Marianne DeMario Sarah and Matthew Flannery The Flexer Family BENEFACTOR $250 - $499 Garrett Gecewicz and Catherine Nguyen Annual Fund Donors Gretchen Geser and Douglas Reilly Guha and Deepa Bala John Gieschen and Christine Macpherson Karthik Bala and Shoba Narayan Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Gifford * donorsDr. Michael and Madeline Baltrush Jackie and Adam Gorman Debbie and Jonathan Ripchick Paul and Jennifer Bashant Elizabeth Greenberg and Matthew Klein 50th Anniversary Annual Fund Chairs * Patricia Bossolini Anna and Nick Hall This report gratefully acknowledges gifts received Jolanta and Sestilio Botti Cora and Scott Heiser between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015. Great care Gloria and Jack Brilling= Marion and Chris Heller was taken to ensure the accuracy of this report. If Patrick Cartwright and Kelli Flansburg Lauren and Jeff Hoffman there are any errors, please accept our apologies and David Devaprasad and Tracy Berger Amy and Ryan Irwin notify Moira K. Rienzo, Director of Development at Tara Fracalossi and Thomas Lail 518.283.5400 or [email protected]. Leah Johnson Jamie and Michael Furgang Dr. Marriott C. Johnson* * Denotes WHMS Grandparent Geoff Gloak and Kristi Berner Laura and Patrick Jordan = Designated to Susan LaVigne Scholarship Fund Tyler and Sarah Kenning Norman and Cynthia Kellogg* Ruo Yan Lin and Xiao Xing Lu Mr. and Mrs. Karl Klein* Neelam Mehta Hari Kondreddy and Bhagya Thirumuru Yuki and Takahiro Nakayama SCHOLARS’ CLUB $5,000+ Kimberly and Derek Lane Meg and Al Parascandola Jeffrey Lang and Andrea Tinio Michele Richens Kristen and Michael Lang Nina and Bob Green Moira K. Rienzo * Sue LaVigne Norman and Micki Massry Karen and Tim Welles Eric and Cheryl Ledet John J. Nigro, Nigro Companies Nancy and Don Welsh Haibo Liu and Ying Li Marshall and Morgan Whalen Jill Malouf HEAD OF SCHOOL CIRCLE $2,500-$4,999 Qiang Wu and Li Zheng Josh and Laura Mandel Shari Mantini Marisa and Allan Eisemann FRIEND $1 - $249 Jessica and James Marley Dan Massey and Liliana Garcia Sukrita and Mandeep Matta Debbie and Jonathan Ripchick Kristine and Jeff Abele Tami Meek Dr. Anthony and Jaclyn Santilli Kevin and Julie Adams Janna and David Mendonça Robert Adelson and Haritha Challapalli Paul Miller and Jennifer Keneston * LEADERSHIP CIRCLE $1,000 - $2,499 Nancy Allen Kim and Ian Morrison * Phyllis Allen Mark and Jing Mowry James Besha, Jr. and Susan Thomas * Mr. and Mrs. David Anderson Jennifer and Michael Naimark Kevin and Monica Brady Melissa and Peter Anderson Denise Pallozzi Timothy Chiplock and Nuhar Jaleel Laura and Nathaniel Angell Drs. Casey and Turina Parker Christine and James Chung Anonymous (3) Dennis Phayre & Nieves Gonzalez-Montejano Michael Endler and Lise Hafner The Ardman Family Paul Powell and Nikki Frame Lore and Charles Ferguson* Niranjan Baji & Vinita Shekhar Thomas and Stephanie Puchner Frederick and Laura Galt Alan and Laurie Beberwyck John Pupons and Serena Sturman-Pupons Susan and James Kambrich * Doris Beberwyck Janis Rink Julie and James Knox Luke Bedell and Deborah Scheidel Wendy and Jesse Roberts Dr. Tina Maxian & Mr. Jeremy Winston John Bennett and Tricia Burroughs Alexia Rohl Cindy and Marcus Pryor Mary Bilik Chris Russell and Nicole Drizos Russell Juleen and Nicholas Qandah Cindy Bishop Maggie and Luke Schmonsky Tobi and Gary Saulnier Bryon and Holly Blaydes Richard and Judy Schmonsky* Dr. CD and Kate Singh Jason Blind Dan and Deirdre Schuth Dr. Charles Weissman & Dr. Susan Weaver * James A. Bovair Maarten Smits and Jodi Smits-Anderson Chris and Barbara Bove Erika and Chris Solomon * INVESTOR $500 - $999 William and Rebecca Brittingham Cora and Olaf Stackelberg* * Donna Butterfield Paul and Megan Stackelberg Ann and Adam Ayers Liz and Tim Cahrenger Thomas and Celeste Steinke Wayne Boomer and Kelly Ryan Frank and Karin Carlascio Jeff Stewart and Heather Klusendorf Chris and Susan Calyer * Grace Cascio Monika Stojan and Norbert Schmied Susan and David Evans * Michael and Patricia Chiplock Matt Toomey and Leah Walsh Robert and Tamara Gatchell Tina Claus Maureen and James Tusty Kris and Pete Gernert-Dott Julie L. Clegg Susan Unger and Peggy O’Shea Wendy and Charles Gilman Sherrie Clune Valerie, Deepak, and Romeo Vashihth Bernie and Nancy Hillengas Mitch Cohen & Anne Marie Haber Jonah Vitale-Wolff and Leah Penniman The Jassy Family Jennifer and Seth Currey Jesse Vollick and Jessica Pelizari Vincent and Kara LaBella * Frederica Cushman & Steven Wallis Joanne and Hayden Vredenburg* Nicole and Brian Lenihan Ryan Decker and Laura Moody Marion Waldman Peter and Diane McCorkle Michael and Sara DeLeonardis Scott Wasula and Ellinor Grinde Lucas and Ashley Parks * Michael and MaryJo DeMario Karyn and James White Umamaheswaram Pullela & Voramon and Cheer Dheeradhada Robert and Gwenn Witko Mahalakshmi Devarakonda Mustafa Dokucu and Isil Severcan-Dokucu The Wynne Family Kayla Donnelly 6 SUSTAINABILITY AND INNOVATION Price Chopper Supermarkets Fredericka V. Slingerland Family Foundation FORUM SPONSORS Wendy and Jesse Roberts Target Solasus Web Solutions 1st Playable Productions Jeremy Winston and Tina Maxian Gifts made to the Annual Fund In Memory Of eLot Electronics Recylcing (bold name is honoree) etransmedia technology CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS, Solasus Web Solutions MATCHING GIFTS COMPANIES Vasanthi Shekhar Vinita Shekhar IN-KIND DONATIONS American Clothing Recycling Artsonia Jeramie Davis, Critical Surface Solutions and Box Tops for Education Gifts made to the Annual Fund In Honor Of Davis Sports Flooring Field Goods (bold name is honoree) For Small Hands GE Foundation Julie Adams and Vinita Shekhar Sue Houser Goldman Sachs & Co. Umamaheswaram Pullela & Peter and Kris Gernert-Dott Green Fiber Mahalakshmi Devarakonda Randy Kelly Hannaford Supermarkets Michele and Eddie Lenzo Huron Consulting Group Dominick Flexer M.V.P. Construction Options with Learning (OWL) Grace Cascio Meg and Al Parascandola Rocky’s Music Studio Frank and Yolanda Mendonça The Pilates Principle SEFCU Frederica Cushman and Steven Wallis

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7 2015 Gala

On Saturday, May 2, nearly 300 members of the Woodland Hill Montessori School community gathered for our 50th Anniversary Gala.

Parents, faculty, staff, former parents, and community members enjoyed the festive event, which was held at 90 State Street in downtown Albany. The elegant evening included a performance by the WHMS violin students, cocktails and a sit-down dinner, an auction of classroom projects, dancing to sounds of Body and Soul band of the NY Players, and a beautiful cake to commemorate the 50th anniversary of WHMS. 50th Anniversary Gala Committee Honorary Committee The highlight of the evening was recognizing Head of School Katherine Singh, Chair Sarah Kenning Kristine and Jeffrey Abele Susan Kambrich and outgoing Board President Michael Endler. Kristine Abele Nicole Lenihan Kathryn Allen and Dick Miller Susan received the Montessori Excellence Award, in honor of Monica Brady Neelam Mehta Dr. Douglas M. North and Dr. Ellen Cole, her 15 years of as head of WHMS, and Michael was given the Susan Calyer Laura Moody The Albany Academies Montessori Achievement Award to mark his tenure as board Sara DeLeonardis Marcus Q. Pryor Paul and Jennifer Bashant Simone Esch Moira K. Rienzo Peggy Becker president. NYS Senator Kathleen A. Marchione presented Shveta Garg Jaclyn Santilli Hon. Jaclyn A. Brilling and Susan and Michael with a proclamation from the New York Wendy Gilman Celeste Steinke Michael J. Horgan, M.D. State Senate honoring their awards, and U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko Marisa Eisemann Larry Treen Francis and Marybeth Bossolini delivered a Congressional Commendation. Susan Kambrich Deepak Vashishth Browe Asphalt Services, Inc. Liz and Tim Cahrenger Almost $45,000 was raised for WHMS through our Live Thank you to our sponsors Chris and Susan Calyer Auction, Raise a Paddle and our Best of Live Auction raffle. Karen Cavanagh and John Mason DIAMOND LEVEL The evening’s success was due to the Gala chair, Kate Singh, Dr. and Mrs. Brendan Cooney Massry and Knox Families and the entire Gala committee who worked hard all year. Sarah and Thomas Crowell PLATINUM LEVEL Michael and Sara DeLeonardis Ellen and Harry J. DePan, M.D. Thank you to everyone who made the evening so much fun, and Abele Tractor and Equipment Boies, Schiller & Flexner, LLP Jim Dunn and Kim Kronau such a huge success! Marisa and Allan Eisemann Hannoush Jewelers Emma Willard School GOLD LEVEL Michael Endler and Lise Hafner M & T Bank Christian and Simone Esch M.V.P. Construction David and Susan Evans Frederick and Laura Galt SILVER LEVEL Robert and Tamara Gatchell Diversified Network Solutions Wendy and Charles Gilman The Pilates Principle Jackie and Adam Gorman Solasus Web Solutions Bob and Nina Green Wainschaf Associates, Inc. Kathy and Jay Higle, representing BRONZE LEVEL The Hoosac School Austin & Co. Inc. Bernie and Nancy Hillengas Bouchey & Clarke Benefits Susan and James Kambrich CDPHP Howard Kibrick, Halliday Financial Group John J. Nigro Tyler and Sarah Kenning Perreca’s Bakery Robert and Jocelyn Kivort Repeat Business Systems Derek and Kimberly Lane Michael and Kristen Lang IN-KIND DONATIONS Susan LaVigne 90 State Street Eric and Cheryl Ledet Glimmerglass Opera Dr. Andrew and Sara Morse Hampton Inn & Suites Francisco and Cristin Palacios Johnny’s Selected Seeds Meg and Al Parascandola Krap2Kool Lucas and Ashley Parks Kulak’s Nursery and Landscaping Cindy and Marcus Pryor Tiny Tots Tea Room Rensselaer County Regional Chamber Shakespeare & Company of Commerce Debbie and Jonathan Ripchick The Santilli Family Tobi and Gary Saulnier Kate and CD Singh, M.D. Celeste and Thomas Steinke Valerie Vasselon-Vashishth and Deepak Vashishth Koji and Sachiko Watanabe Morgan and Marshall Whalen

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