The Cotting Way
2023-24 Annual Report
"Cotting is a super happy place with great energy. My daughter looks forward to going to school every day. It's a relief as a parent to send her off each day to Cotting and their great staff."
COTTING PARENT ELIZABETH M.
Coming together to reflect, improve and grow enabled us to define The Cotting Way as a whole community.
When we think about Cotting School and all it encompasses–the people, the programs and how we operate–we often refer to it as The Cotting Way. Last year, we set out to explore and define exactly what The Cotting Way means. Taking the time to focus on who we are, what we do and how we do it proved to be an incredibly rewarding exercise. It allowed us to recognize the strength of our dedication to learning, the care we give each other and our students, and the creativity and collaboration embedded in our work.
Throughout the year, we met with faculty, staff, students, their families, the Board of Trustees, the Cotting Advisory Council and other members of the Cotting community. Together, we exchanged feedback, stories and heartfelt memories. The consistency in experiences, descriptions and values among our stakeholders was extraordinary, compelling and reaffirming. It served as a reminder that Cotting is truly a unique and special place.
In addition to defining The Cotting Way and affirming our mission, we engaged in several other strategic initiatives. Building on the work we’ve done the past few years to create a transition curriculum, we expanded the ways in which we embed aspects of transition preparation at all program levels. We strengthened opportunities for parents and caregivers to share their knowledge and experience by participating in working groups that met regularly, in addition to launching a series of family learning webinars that proved very popular.
Gathering input from the Cotting community was a key theme throughout the year. We hosted a series of listening sessions with faculty, staff and parents of current students and alumni to explore ways in which we might increase our support for students and families leading up to and after their transition at age 22. The ideas and energy generated from these conversations helped us form our strategy and solidify plans to launch the Cotting Transition Institute (CTI) in early 2025.
This past year, we embraced opportunities to make Cotting School more inclusive. We continue to explore how we can develop and evolve a culturally responsive curriculum. We have introduced new methodologies to support community-building and empower students to take ownership of their own learning, as well as broadened our efforts to support students’ social emotional development. We added staff and services that support our multilingual families while continuing to partner with districts and parents to meet the unique needs of each student.
As we look back on a year packed full to the brim with thoughtful examination, curiosity and discovery, we can’t help but celebrate the many ways in which our community exemplifies The Cotting Way. Whether you’re new to Cotting or a longtime Falcon, we hope you experience the same sense of Belonging, Collaboration, Creativity, Student-Centeredness and Joy we are fortunate to witness each school day.
With gratitude,
Bridget Irish President, Cotting School
Michael Durkin
Past Chair, Board of Trustees
Elliott Klein
Chair (effective fall 2024), Board of Trustees
Treasurer’s Report
I’m pleased to report that Cotting School celebrated another year of educational success and financial stability. We experienced a record-breaking year with strong enrollment, and we remain deeply grateful for the generosity of our donors, who support our faculty and many of our educational initiatives.
With strategic oversight from the Board of Trustees, our budget and investments strengthen the school’s ability to recruit and retain our talented staff. Tuition, our main funding source, relies on the important partnerships we maintain with referring school districts, which contribute to the cost for each student to attend. Last year, we welcomed one of the largest classes, a testament to the strength of these partnerships and how Cotting’s reputation continues to flourish.
The needs of our students continue to grow, and our mission encourages us to find innovative ways to help our students develop and reach their highest potential. While tuition supports the core elements of a Cotting education, philanthropy gives every single student a myriad of ways to thrive, whether it be through elective course work,
INCOME
participating in Project Bridges, athletics, after school programming and so much more.
Operating support from gifts and grants helps us meet a wide range of student needs. We offer deep gratitude to our generous individual donors and foundations that invest in the lives of our students and help advance the mission of our school. Your philanthropic support has a tremendous impact and enables us to continue developing new ways to help our students learn and grow in a uniquely supportive and adaptive ecosystem.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, please accept our sincere appreciation to everyone who helped make this past year a successful one. We look forward to another great year ahead.
EXPENSES
Sincerely, Alexander Thorndike Treasurer Board of Trustees
The Cotting Way
Last year, the Cotting community, including students, staff, parents, advisors and Trustees, reviewed the school’s mission and statement of work. This process afforded us the unique opportunity to pause, reflect and appreciate the impact Cotting has had on the lives of its students, their families and the greater community throughout its rich, long history.
At this time, we also endeavored to define The Cotting Way, which describes Cotting’s values and how we go about our work. It came as no surprise that the same words and ideas kept cropping up amidst the telling of heartwarming stories, prompting camaraderie and laughter. We are pleased to acknowledge that our updated mission, as well as the five values of The Cotting Way, reflect the contributions of our whole community.
Belonging
We respect and value each member of our community and their unique gifts and challenges. We nurture friendships, lift each other up and celebrate one another’s successes.
In multiple classrooms last year, Cotting students had the opportunity to explore disability awareness and identity. Ms. Cain’s and Ms. Nagle’s classes met weekly for a special book club to learn about people they admire who also have disabilities. This helped them connect more strongly with the reading material and expanded their understanding of what is within the realm of possibility when creating a vision and planning for their future.
As part of this exercise, book club members also made posters to share their disability-related language preferences, what having a disability means to them and the types of accommodations they may need. “It was great being able to talk about these things,” Cain says. “Having them work through scenarios and solve problems really helped them understand how to get help and what resources are available.” It also fueled many students’ desires to improve disability awareness outside of school.
Across the hall, Ms. Piscopo’s Capstone class did a weekly learning unit on disability rights, awareness and types of disabilities. “It was very powerful for them to see themselves represented in the books we were reading,” Piscopo remarks. “We talked about the IEP, self-awareness, self-regulation, self-determination and neurodiversity. Connecting those dots expanded the understanding of students and staff alike; it gave us all a bit more common ground.”
In the newly offered “Disability in the Media” elective, Upper School and Capstone students explored music, books, television, movies and podcasts. Not only did they feel empowered, but it also led to conversations about how students saw themselves reflected in the media. Piscopo explains, “It validates and helps them feel important and valued. We would discuss how you’re not your diagnosis, but having a disability is still an important part of who
you are. It helps you know your rights and ask for help when you need it.”
Similar themes came up during Ms. Robinson’s social emotional learning (SEL) class with Ms. Norregaard’s Lower School class. The students read a lot of books and talked about consent, privacy, identity and how to ask for accommodations. “It’s important for them to feel empowered by knowing their disabilities, their boundaries and being able to advocate for themselves,” Robinson states.
Our staff and faculty take pride in providing a welcoming environment, celebrating each other’s differences and teaching our students to be independent. We anticipate more opportunities in the future to exchange information and ideas about disability awareness, identity and belonging with the larger Cotting community.
“Cotting is the place where our son has discovered to love himself and spread his joy and connection with others everywhere he goes. ”
Cotting Parent
Carrie B.
Creative
We innovate, adapt and problem-solve every day. We plan lessons, set goals and find solutions in nontraditional and inventive ways. We think outside the box and provide a safe space to take risks and expand possibilities.
Whether it’s through favorite sports, books, TV shows, music or hobbies, Cotting staff and faculty get to know students’ interests quite well. Learning what they’re most passionate about creates connection and strengthens community. It also helps teachers, program assistants and therapists keep students motivated throughout the school day.
For Upper School Teacher Ms. McDonough, incorporating music into math lessons has become a way to bring academics to life. Last year, she asked each of her students to name their favorite song for a unit on measurement. Based on her students’ selections, she then polled some of her peers and used the data to create a bar graph showing which song they liked the most.
Using digital audio tool Mote to add a short clip of each song to the bar graph on her Smartboard, Ms. McDonough invited students to listen, review the results and answer questions about the data. “It really motivated them to pay attention to what was on the board,” she says. “It was a lot of fun! They did an amazing job when we included music.” Ms. McDonough continues to use music to incorporate students’ personal interests and keep them engaged while learning.
Last spring, Capstone students explored their creativity while also practicing math, science and problem solving skills in the “Engineering, Design, Marketing and Accounting” elective. Students were put into three groups: engineering, taught by Science Teacher Ms. McCarron, design, taught by Performing and Media Arts Teacher Mr. Ironfield, and marketing and accounting, taught by Social Studies Teacher Mr. Meredith.
In addition to each group doing a deep dive on its main focus, they all collaborated on ideation, iteration, promotion and sales. The final product–a Falcon-themed kitchen utensil stand–was made using a 3D printer. The students also produced a video advertisement and displayed their product for sale at the annual art show in May.
“It was very hands on,” remarks Ms. McCarron. Students did everything from
drawing designs digitally and by hand to testing out theories to making business models based on pricing and the cost of materials. “If they could feel it, hear it and use their senses…anything multimodal is a lot more impactful for student learning,” she explains. “They were practicing job skills on top of doing math, science and design. It all came together, and it was so fun!"
"Each group in the Engineering, Design, Marketing & Accounting class had its own vision. The best part was how the students learned how to compromise and collaborate." Program Assistant Alan Thibodeau
Collaborative
We bring a knowledgeable, compassionate, committed, flexible and interdisciplinary approach to support and empower our students’ growth and development.
At Cotting, students have many opportunities to connect with those who aren’t in their cohort, or even their program level. Whether it’s by playing sports, participating in after school programs or doing work in the classroom, our staff and faculty often come up with creative ways to collaborate across the school.
Two years ago, Ms. Mayo’s Middle School class and Ms. Nagle’s Capstone class worked together on a sustainability project for a schoolwide Go Green initiative. Their students enjoyed working together so much, they decided to continue to collaborate on a regular basis. Last year, they worked on a number of creative assignments together, including surveys, a scavenger hunt and game design.
In addition to getting to know and work with each other creatively, the Capstone students were encouraged to think of themselves as mentors to their younger peers. However, sometimes the Middle School students were the ones who took on a leadership role. For example, what began as a survey about favorite breakfast foods turned into a lesson about civics, communication and creating change. As a result, Middle School student Charlie M. spearheaded a petition for the school to offer “breakfast for lunch,” which turned out to be as popular with staff as it is with students. Both Mayo and Nagle agree last year’s collaboration between their two classes had a lasting positive effect on their students, intellectually and socially. “They liked the creative aspect of it, being able to use their academic skills for a purpose,” states Mayo. “Sometimes students say, ‘I can’t do that.’ They just have to be shown they’re more capable than they think they are. And then, it’s no big deal.”
Collaboration is also key to creating some of Cotting’s elective offerings. In an effort to challenge students working towards college readiness, three faculty members developed a curriculum for a “Comparative Cultures” course on Iran based on materials provided by Program Director Val Gransewicz. Students met three times per week to learn history from Social Studies Teacher Mr. Meredith, sociology from Capstone Teacher Ms. Nagle and study skills from Upper School Teacher Ms. Stock.
“Mr. Meredith would do a history lesson, and I would focus on the larger context, including cultural biases and the use of power,” Nagle says. “Ms. Stock helped the students with executive functioning, like time management, and how to make study guides.” In addition to reading and writing, students practiced their critical thinking and discussion skills in class. Their workload also included multiple quizzes, a midterm and a final paper.
“It was pretty cool how many people came together to make it happen,” Stock enthuses. “I feel like I learned as much as the students did from this experience.” Logan D., one of the students who took the course, agrees. “Seeing how much I learned by the end of the course was really good.” He continues, “We talked about a lot of challenging topics. I thought it was good to see things from different perspectives, and see what people thought of different cultures that we didn’t grow up around.”
The hard work and dedication of the teachers who created this new course, not to mention that of the students who took it, made it so successful. In the years to come, we plan to offer similar opportunities to our Upper School and Capstone students.
"It was pretty cool to hang out with Ms. Nagle's class, knowing that they're older and making friends."
Middle School
Student Audrey
M.
StudentCentered
We challenge ourselves and our students because we believe in their potential. We approach our work with integrity and open communication and are invested in helping our students reach their individual goals.
When four-year-old Sofiia V. enrolled at Cotting last year, Lower School Teacher Ms. Caughey and Communication Therapist Ms. MacInnis faced a unique challenge. Sofiia and her parents are from Ukraine, so she is bilingual. While being bilingual is not uncommon, few communication devices available in the U.S. offer Ukrainian as a second language.
Ms. MacInnis, Ms. Caughey and Sofiia’s mom Iuliia collaborated to find an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) system that included Ukrainian. First and foremost, it needed to work well for Sofiia. But it also needed to make sense to the adults around her, so they could model and support her work and increase her chance of success. Eventually, they came across an option that included the Ukrainian language.
“It’s a very robust system,” MacInnis explains. “Sofiia has an English version of it, as well as a Ukrainian version. She is able to toggle back and forth between them from her home page. Since giving her more language than she had in her previous system, she has become so verbose.”
Iuliia always believed there was a lot more that her daughter had to say, and Sofiia’s new AAC device enables her to say it. In addition to advocating for herself, she is able to display more of her personality. Her teachers and therapists are also focused on helping her grow her vocabulary.
“Given her bilingualism, we need to ensure Sofiia’s English is progressing at the same rate as her Ukrainian, says MacInnis. “But she already has some great foundational social skills. She’s really funny, she’s witty, she’s quick. It’s so incredible! “
Our individualized approach goes beyond academic programs. It infiltrates all aspects of our work, whether a student is learning a particular subject or receiving services from our nursing staff. Health Services is always looking for ways to improve communication and efficiency. Over the past year or so, we have moved to a more student-centered model, assigning each classroom to an individual nurse. As a result, our nursing staff has
become more well-versed in the diagnoses and treatment plans for the students in their caseload.
Nurses also act as a conduit; they become a family’s go-to person for health-related information about their student. “I believe this has improved the relationship between families and Health Services,” says Team Co-Lead Becky Klappenbach. “To know that all of their medical needs are going to be met, especially if they are changing? That’s awesome!”
"We work really well as a team to be able to communicate effectively and provide every student with high quality care."
Health Services
Team Co-Lead
Jenna DiBiase
Joyful
Our passion for learning and our dedication and connection to one another create a boundless spirit, vitality and sense of fun that radiates from our students, team and campus.
Last spring, Industrial Arts Teacher Mr. Phelan was talking to his students about a new class project. He wanted them to come up with an idea to make something for the graduating seniors. As luck would have it, Facilities and Maintenance Team member Mr. Sirois chose that moment to walk into the room with an old door frame and ask if they might want to use it for anything. It was serendipity.
Immediately, Capstone student Claudia N. became excited–she had an idea of what to do with the old door frame Mr. Sirois brought in. Using her AAC device to communicate, Claudia responded to Mr. Phelan's questions, and pretty soon, they had a plan. Over the following weeks, the students in the class–led by Claudia and Mr. Phelan–turned that old door frame into a gift for the graduating seniors.
After cleaning it, painting it and adding a plywood backing, they then drew a grid on the door. Eventually, they ended up with a finished product: a doorsized tribute to the senior class, featuring each graduate’s yearbook photo. “There wasn’t a single student who didn’t enjoy working on it,” Mr. Phelan says. “As soon as they realized what Claudia’s idea was, the whole class got on board.”
Claudia describes the whole experience as being very nice and exciting. She was especially happy about being able to do something kind for her friends who were graduating. Overall, it was a lot of work, but she and her classmates were proud of making something special to commemorate their friends in the senior class. The photo frame they created ended up being displayed in pride of place at the Cotting graduation ceremony in June.
For the second year in a row, Science Teacher Ms. McCarron taught an after school program called V.I.B.E.S., which stands for voice, imagination, body, ensemble and storytelling. Less about skill building, it focused more on allowing students to express themselves through music, movement and performance.
“We talked a lot about how there are so many different types of communicators at Cotting,” McCarron explains. “And we all agreed that music was the way that we were going to communicate in V.I.B.E.S., because everyone can relate to it.”
It was a diverse group of students, and everyone had the opportunity to explore the aspects of V.I.B.E.S. that most interested them, whether it was singing, dancing, writing or tech. They collaborated to create a music video, which was entirely student-driven. From choosing the song (One Direction’s “Story of My Life”) to writing lyrics to choreographing movement to filming and recording it all, students enjoyed playing a variety of roles.
“As a community, all of the students were so welcoming and accepting,” McCarron remembers. “Everyone really enjoyed the music and the movement and just being creative. And the growth they made was huge.” More than one student, she noticed, was able to step out of their comfort zone and try something new, whether it was singing or being on camera. In her new role as Music and Performing Arts Teacher, Ms. McCarron continues to encourage her students to feel confident enough to express themselves in a joyful way.
"I like my friends here at Cotting because they're so nice. Practicing cheerleading, dancing and singing with each other makes us feel awesome! " Middle School Students
O., Sabrina B. and Kyrie P.
Makenna
How Volunteers Demonstrate The Cotting Way
We are grateful to the enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers who support and bring joy to Cotting. Whether they are new to campus or return every year, volunteers help our students play basketball, fine-tune their rowing skills, develop an eye for photography and celebrate Field Day, among other things. They get to know our staff, students and their families, forging meaningful relationships that benefit the entire community.
This past year, we were thrilled to welcome Andrew D., a middle school student from Newton, MA, who wanted to use his soccer skills to help other kids enjoy sports. He not only volunteered at Cotting soccer and basketball games, but also went the distance by raising money through his school to support Cotting. We are so grateful to Andrew for his dedication to our community and for spreading joy with all of us.
Interested in volunteering? Contact Senior Director of Advancement Rita Kincaid at 781.862.7323 x169.
Alumni Association Supports Lifelong Connections
The Cotting School Alumni Association continues to provide wonderful opportunities for our former students to gather as a community and nurture lifelong friendships. In addition to facilitating meaningful connections, Alumni Association dues help support the senior class and some of Cotting’s most-loved traditions, like the senior trip.
Another beloved tradition for alumni and students alike is to engage in some friendly competition on the
court during basketball season. Each alumni event we host—from movie night to bingo night to the reunion— gives Falcons old and new the opportunity to bond, and provides hope and excitement to our future alumni. These types of activities not only enrich our community, but also bring the saying “Once a falcon, always a falcon” vividly to life.
We are truly grateful to Caroline Steuart ’11 for her thoughtful
leadership and service as Alumni Association President, and appreciate the many ways in which she enriched the Cotting alumni experience. This year, she passed the torch to Elise Dion ’18, who will proudly serve as President and build upon last year’s momentum. As we look towards the future and celebrate this year’s senior class, we look forward to welcoming new members to the Alumni Association.
Affiliations and Memberships
We are grateful to our partner organizations for providing expertise and expanding support for our students.
AccesSport America
Association of Independent Schools of New England
Boston University Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Services
Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development
Children’s Hospital Boston
Children’s League of Massachusetts
Empowering People for Inclusive Communities (EPIC)
Ignation Volunteer Corps
Massachusetts Association of 766 -Approved Private Schools (MAAPS)
Massachusetts Council of Human Service Providers
Massachusetts Special Olympics
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
New England Healing Sports Association
New England College of Optometry
Northeastern University Bouve College of Health Sciences
Saucony Kids
Turfts University School of Dental Medicine
Waypoint Adventure
Board of Trustees
We are fortunate to have a dedicated Board of Trustees that represent a wide range of backgrounds, expertise and experience within the local community. Carrying on an important tradition and legacy, the Board even boasts descendants of one of Cotting School’s founders, Dr. Augustus Thorndike. These dedicated volunteers ensure that our finances are managed responsibly and, most importantly, establish and support Cotting’s strategic direction, ensuring that our students, their families and our staff remain at the heart of every decision.
Officers
Michael Durkin Chair CEO, United Way of MA Bay and Merrimack Valley (retired)
Bridget Irish, MBA, SPHR President Cotting School
Trustees
Eliza Bailey
Senior Transactions Counsel, BeiGene, Ltd.
Julie Bennett, DVM, DACVS Surgeon, Cape Cod Veterinary Services
John P. Connelly Partner, Hinckley Allen
Timothy J. Connelly Strategic Advisor, Brown Brothers Harriman (retired)
Patrick B. Downes, Psy.D. Psychologist, Home Base
Trustees Emeriti
David Cushing, CFA
Chairman Emeritus CIO, Aspen Creek Digital Corporation
Charles T. Haydock, CFA Treasurer Emeritus EVP, Welch & Forbes (retired)
Lori Campana, CFA Secretary Partner, Monument Group
Alexander Thorndike Treasurer President, Choate Investment Advisors
D. Eliot Klein Chair (effective fall 2024) VP of Commercial Banking, TD Bank
John F. Drake Managing Director, Accenture
Randy Kinard Vice President & Investment Officer, Fiduciary Trust Company
Richard E. Keeley Dean, Boston College Carroll School of Management (retired)
Katherine Martien Sullivan, M.D. Director, TRANSCEND Research Program at MGH
Charles S. Morrison II President of Asset Management, Fidelity Investments (retired)
Stuart A. Randle CEO, Ivenix (retired)
Jennifer St. Hill, Ph.D. Vice President, Digital Marketing & Operations, Ansys
Joan Thorndike Volunteer
Raymond L. Killian, Jr.
Chairman Emeritus CEO, Investment Technology Group (retired)
Anne P. Ogilby, Esq. Chairman Emerita Partner, Ropes & Gray
David S. Lee
Senior Vice Chairman Emeritus CEO, Investment Technology Group (retired)
Cotting Advisory Council
Over the years, Cotting School has benefited from the wisdom and expertise of many volunteers, former employees and key partners whose insight and connections help bolster our work and broaden our opportunities. This past year, we gathered them together to form a new Cotting Advisory Council.
While each member plays a role that taps into their individual expertise and passion for special education, the Council collectively serves as a sounding board for new ideas to help us flourish and better serve our students. They also act as key ambassadors to the school, which enables us to grow and educate our various constituencies. As a result, we are better able to fulfill Cotting School’s mission and strategic initiatives.
Council Members
Tom Babka Executive Director, JP Morgan Private Bank
Linda G. Bandini, Ph.D. Professor, Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, UMass Chan Medical School
John Beach Psychologist, S. Bridges Associates
Drew Bennett Associate, GID Credit
Virginia M. Birmingham Physical Therapy Lead, Cotting School (Retired)
Jena Blumenthal, M.D. Pediatric ICU Physician, Boston Children’s Hospital
Nancy Carlson, O.D., DAAO Professor Emerita, New England College of Optometry
Susan M. Halby Volunteer
Richard Hay Alumni, Class of 1995
Yolette Ibokette Adjunct Lecturer, Endicott College & University of Massachusetts-Boston
Lynda G. Kabbash, M.D. Allergist, MGH
Kristine Lacey Special Education Administrator/ School Psychologist (Retired), Parent of a Former Cotting Student
Kent Larson Account Manager, Department of Public Works, Arlington (Retired)
Pamela S. Larson, Ph.D. Breast Cancer Researcher, Boston Medical Center (Deceased)
Membership to the Cotting School Board of Trustees and Cotting Advisory Council is by invitation. However, members of the community are encouraged to recommend people who may have unique gifts to share with us and are committed to advancing our mission.
Madeline Lee
Therapeutic Tutor/Coach, MadLee Supporting Students and Home for Little Wanderers
Alexis Malkin, O.D., FAAO Associate Professor of Optometry, New England College of Optometry
Ben McConchie Academic, Corporate, Commercial Group Manager, Erland Construction
Makeeba McCreary, Ph.D. President, The New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund
Yunbin Park, AIA, KIRA, LEED AP BD+C Senior Associate, ARC
John F. Rizzo Partner, CRR, LLP
Paul Spinale Private Equity Investor (Retired)
Who We Serve
Students enrolled at Cotting School came from 66 districts in Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire, while our team of consultants served 22 districts across the Commonwealth.
ACCEPT Education Collaborative*
Acton Public Schools**
Acton-Boxborough Regional School District**
Andover Public Schools
Arlington Public Schools
Ashburnham Westminster Regional School District
Assabet Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School*
Avon Public Schools
Ayer Shirley Regional School District
Bedford Public Schools
Belmont Public Schools
Beverly Public Schools
Bi-County Collaborative*
Billerica Public Schools**
Boston Public Schools
Brockton Public Schools
The Public Schools of Brookline
Burlington Public Schools
Cambridge Public Schools
Canton Public Schools
Carlisle Public Schools*
Chelmsford Public Schools
Chelsea Public Schools
Concord Public Schools**
CREST Collaborative*
Dedham Public Schools
Derry Cooperative School District (NH)
Dover-Sherborn Public Schools*
Dracut Public Schools*
Everett Public School District
Fitchburg Public Schools
Foxborough Public Schools*
Framingham Public Schools
Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School*
Franklin Public School District**
Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District
Hampton School District (NH)
Harvard Public Schools*
Haverhill Public Schools*
Holliston Public Schools
Hopedale Public Schools*
Hopeful Journeys Educational Center*
King Philip Regional School District
Lawrence Public Schools
Leominster Public Schools*
Lexington Public Schools
Lincoln Public Schools
Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School
Lowell Public Schools
Lunenburg Public Schools
Lynnfield Public Schools
Manchester Essex Regional School District
Mansfield Public Schools*
Marshfield Public Schools
Masconomet Regional School District
Medway Public Schools*
Melrose Public Schools*
Methuen Public Schools
Milford Public Schools**
Natick Public Schools
Needham Public Schools**
Newton Public Schools
North Middlesex Regional School District*
Norwood Public Schools*
Pentucket Regional School District
Reading Public Schools
Revere Public Schools
Salem Public Schools
Saugus Public School District*
Scituate Public Schools
Sharon Public Schools*
Shrewsbury Public Schools*
Somerville Public Schools
Stoneham Public Schools
Sudbury Public Schools
Swampscott Public Schools
Tewksbury Public Schools**
The Keystone Educational Collaborative*
Timberlane Regional School District (NH)
TriTown School Union*
Walpole Public Schools**
Waltham Public Schools**
Wakefield Public Schools*
Wayland Public Schools
Wellesley Public Schools
Westford Public Schools**
Weymouth Public Schools
Wilmington Public Schools
Winchester Public Schools
Windham School District (NH)
Woburn Public Schools
Cotting School by the Numbers
117 students
163 staff
24 different electives offered
1 schoolwide solar eclipse watch party
COTTING Consulting
Your Schools. Our Expertise.
Cotting Consulting is an outreach program that provides solutions for students in their school environment. The consulting team’s work centers around technology-focused evaluations, consultation and professional development.
The team is made up of seven consulting clinicians, including speech language pathologists, occupational therapists and a special educator. Last year, they worked in 36 Massachusetts school districts and collaboratives,
providing expertise to clinicians and educators in the field. The team saw a rise in evaluation requests, highlighting a demand for clinical expertise in assistive technology and augmentative communication.
Cotting Consulting by the Numbers
• 36 districts served
• 170 evaluations completed
• 23,154 miles traveled
• 375 students supported
• 8 Cotting Consultants
• 437 clinicians and educators supported
Intersecting Initiatives:
Transition, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA)
DEIA
Building on Cotting’s strong reputation for student agency and access to learning, communication and transition-related goals, we continue to explore ways to strengthen our work in this area. We began a multi-year engagement with Agncy Design to more fully explore all aspects of our students’ identities, the ways in which they intersect and how to augment our daily practices to be as culturally responsive as possible. In addition to adding a bilingual community outreach coordinator to our staff, we are examining how our curriculum incorporates frameworks designed to affirm the cultural identities of our students and their families, and are looking at our processes to financially support supplemental services and trips.
SEL
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process of acquiring skills to manage emotions, make decisions and cultivate relationships. Skills such as selfawareness, self-determination, self-advocacy and self-regulation don’t come naturally–they must be taught. Throughout the school day, we aim to integrate SEL instruction with academics and other activities holistically. Students with multiple disabilities tend to be more vulnerable to mental health issues. If we can help students understand who they are, their place in the world and what meaningful engagement looks and feels like, we can practice SEL more proactively. This allows students to problem-solve and make connections in the moment.
Transition
Our vocational programming curriculum helps all students, from Lower School through Capstone, flourish in and out of the classroom. In addition to our vocational curriculum, our community-based volunteer work experience program, Project Bridges, gives students the opportunity to go out into the community, make important social connections and contribute meaningfully. Being student-centered, we match students with opportunities based on their interests and passions.
Expanding Our Offerings for Greater Independence
Last year, we hosted a series of listening sessions to gather input from the Cotting community about how we might develop options to support our young adults as they transition into the adult world after Cotting. Further, as one of 20 nonprofits chosen to participate in the MIT Leading With Impact program, we gained additional insight on this topic. The combined feedback we received informed our decision to launch the Cotting Transition Institute (CTI).
Similar to Cotting School’s mission, the CTI aims to empower recent alumni and help them develop self-determination and selfadvocacy skills, while also enriching their social connections. In addition to one-on-one consulting, the CTI will offer workshops on a wide range of topics, from housing to pursuing higher education to seeking employment. The initial pilot program, open to recent Cotting alumni, will launch in January 2025. We anticipate expanding our services and opening the CTI up to a broader audience later that year.
A message from Michael P., who was Senior Class Vice President and a member of the 2024 Cotting School graduating class.
What I liked most in Cotting was going on trips and starting with Mr. M in Upper School.
A memory that I have is of making a table with Mr. Phelan. It was a good experience.
I love interacting with the staff here. It is fun to talk with them.
One of my favorite community trips was going to Dave and Busters with Mr. M during the summer. We played a lot of games. The Star Wars game was my favorite.
Cotting Traditions
Lo que más me gustaba en Cotting era ir de gira y empezar con el Sr. M en la escuela superior.
Un recuerdo que tengo es el de crear una mesa con el Sr. Phelan. Fue una buena experiencia.
Me encanta interactuar con el personal aquí. Es divertido hablar con ellos.
Uno de mis viajes comunitarios favoritos fue ir a Dave and Busters con el Sr. M durante el verano. Jugamos muchos juegos. El juego de Star Wars era mi favorito.
A message from Lauren B., who was Senior Class Secretary and a member of the 2024 Cotting School graduating class.
Of course, my favorite thing is basketball. One tradition on the court that really sticks out to me is the staff vs student basketball games. Everybody is involved, it's such a great atmosphere and it's extremely fun. And we all support each other.
I also never could imagine how fast I would learn how to ski. It was such an amazing teacher and an amazing trip we're so fortunate to be able to go on. I could go for the rest of my life.
I can't talk enough about our staff at Cotting. I never felt more comfortable (at) any school. They have a way to make everybody fit in. At all abilities. People strengthen weaknesses and feel all the same.
I would also like to tell new students that Cotting will be the most welcoming school they will ever step foot in. The support that I was able to get to help me succeed–everyday was incredible and I'm very grateful.
Also another favorite thing that I love about our school is our community trips with our classrooms. We will learn while having fun in the community. We get to go into the community a lot and I think that's a brilliant way of us getting to learn life skills.
Por supuesto, lo que más me gusta es el baloncesto. Una tradición en la cancha que realmente me llama la atención son los partidos de baloncesto entre el personal y los estudiantes. Todo el mundo está involucrado, hay un gran ambiente y es muy divertido. Y todos nos apoyamos.
Tampoco podía imaginar lo rápido que aprendería a esquiar. Fue un profesor increíble y un viaje increíble al que tenemos tanta suerte de poder ir. Podría ir el resto de mi vida.
No tengo palabras para describir al personal de Cotting. Nunca me había sentido tan cómoda en la escuela. Tienen una manera de hacer que todos encajen. En todas las capacidades Las personas fortalezas y debilidades y sentir todos iguales.
También me gustaría decir a los nuevos estudiantes que Cotting será la escuela más acogedora que jamás entrarán. El apoyo que recibí para ayudarme a triunfar cada día fue increíble Y estoy muy agradecida.
Otra de las cosas que más me gustan de nuestra escuela son los viajes comunitarios que hacemos con nuestras aulas. Aprenderemos divirtiéndonos en la comunidad. Vamos mucho a la comunidad y creo que es una manera brillante de aprender habilidades para la vida.
Families are Valued Partners in Cotting’s Community of Belonging
Cotting School’s culture of belonging is founded on respecting and valuing the unique gifts and challenges of each individual. Our students’ families are vital partners in this community. They strive to live these values every day, actively supporting them at home and school. By enthusiastically engaging in mutual sharing and learning, Cotting parents and caregivers contribute meaningfully to growing a culture of curiosity and generosity among all community members.
Whether they are going out of their way to welcome a new family to the community, traveling distances so their child can attend a playdate or birthday party for a school friend, working on the PTO to produce activities and events that bring families together, attending PAC meetings to share their knowledge and perspective or sharing friendship and support, we appreciate Cotting families for their energy and dedication to embodying The Cotting Way
Cotting School Staff
This list includes all staff and faculty who worked at Cotting School between July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024.
BUSINESS, ADMINISTRATION, ADVANCEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
Rachael Brown, B.S. Student Services Coordinator
Kim Choi, B.S. Senior Accountant
Christine Dagostino Business and Human Resources Coordinator
Michael Drew, B.A. Advancement Coordinator, Program Assistant
Marcie Garon Student Services Coordinator, Senior Class Advisor, Co-Director of Supplemental Services
Robert Giroux, BSIT, ACMT IT Systems Engineer
Emily Luongo, B.S. Finance Manager
Andie Mitchell, B.S. Front Desk Coordinator
Keysha Powell
Special Education Office Assistant
Omni Raimo, B.S. Advancement and Marketing Specialist
Jeanine Van Orman, B.S. Payroll and Revenue Manager
COTTING CONSULTING
Meriwether Burruss, M.S., M.Ed. Consulting Educator
Leila Denna, M.S., CCC-SLP Consulting Clinician
Orissa Lawrence, M.S., OT Consulting Clinician
Melissa Mulvey, M.S., CCC-SLP, ATP, CAGS Senior Consulting Clinician
Lindy Myers, M.S., CCC-SLP Consulting Clinician
Timothy Richmond, B.S., OT Director of Cotting Consulting, Consulting Clinician
Suzanne Schiavone, M.S., CCC-SLP, ATP Consulting Clinician
Kathleen Shipos, M.Ed., M.S., CCC-SLP, ATP Consulting Clinician
FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE
Christopher Boyle Maintenance Technician
Luis Medina Maintenance Technician
Charles Sirois, B.S. Maintenance Technician
FACULTY
Ruth Berg, M.Ed. Literacy Specialist
Erika Cain, M.Ed. Classroom Teacher
Alada Caughey, M.Ed. Classroom Teacher
Daniel Charns, B.A. Vocational Instructor
Emily Colosimo Vocational Instructor
Elizabeth Connor, M.Ed., CAGS Classroom Teacher
Daniel Cuddy, B.S. Adaptive Physical Education Teacher
Mary Curtin, M.Ed. Literacy Specialist
Maggie Davis, M.Ed. Classroom Teacher
Robert Eagle-Mitropoulos, M.Ed. Instructional Coach
Marisa Etre, M.Ed. Classroom Teacher
Jacquelyn Hannah Vocational Instructor
Sarah Hassett, M.Ed. Classroom Teacher
Leia Herlihy, M.Ed. Classroom Teacher
William Ironfield, B.A. Performing Arts Teacher
Andrew Lindblad, M.Ed. Instructional Coach
Charlotte Maskin, M.Ed. Classroom Teacher
Cathy Mayo, M.Ed. Classroom Teacher
Alison McCarron, M.Ed. Science Teacher
Shea McDonough, M.Ed. Classroom Teacher
John Meredith, M.Ed. Social Studies Teacher
Elizabeth Morrison, M.Ed. Classroom Teacher
Kelsey Nagle, M.Ed. Classroom Teacher
Katie Norregaard, M.Ed. Classroom Teacher
Pauline November Vocational Instructor
Megan Paull, M.Ed. Classroom Teacher
Christina Pharo Transition Coordinator
William Phelan, M.Ed. Industrial Arts Teacher
Lauren Piscopo, M.Ed. Classroom Teacher
Christina Polking, M.Ed. Classroom Teacher
Julie Spector, M. Ed. Classroom Teacher
Madison St. Julien, B.A. Transition Coordinator
Michael Teuber, M.Ed., CAGS Classroom Teacher, Senior Class Advisor
Rosanne Trolan, BFA Fine Arts Teacher
Laine Tulipano, M.Ed. Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Katie Vansteenbergen, M.Ed. Classroom Teacher
Kasey Walz, M.Ed. Classroom Teacher
FOOD SERVICES
Mary Cannistraro Food Service Worker
Courtney Costantino Food Service Worker
Elisabete Medeiros Food Service Worker
Fatima Sousa Director of Food Services
HEALTH SERVICES AND BEHAVIOR HEALTH SERVICES
Chrislene Athis, M.A. Medical Assistant
Michaela Casey, R.N. Nurse
Lynn Condon, M.S., BCBA, LABA Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Cheryl Donnellan, R.N. Nurse
Valerie Grams, R.N. Nurse
Rebecca Klappenbach, R.N. Health Services Team Leader
Bernadohte Louis, CNA Certified Nursing Assistant
Jessica Marcassoli, R.N. Nurse
Lia Mastrocola, R.N. Nurse
Cassandra Martell, LPN Nurse
Margaret McGowan, R.N. Nurse
Denise Paul, LPN Nurse
Alysha Robinson, M.Ed. Behavioral Health Counselor
Gina Teixeira, R.N. Nurse
Kathleen Tyrer, M.Ed., LHMC, LMFT, LRC Guidance Counselor
Rachel Vorkink, M.A., CAGS, NCSP School Psychologist
Amy Vraibel, R.N. Nurse
OCCUPATIONAL, PHYSICAL AND COMMUNICATION THERAPY
Michela Bodinaku, PT Physical Therapist
Megan Brown, B.S. PT/OT Therapy Aide
Kellan Carrig, PT, C/NDT Physical Therapist
Eleanor Coffin, OT Occupational Therapist
Barbara Deluca, M.Ed., PT Physical Therapist
Cynthia Furbish, PT Physical Therapy Team Lead
Sasha Gunther, PT, DPT Physical Therapist
Audra Hamilton, OT, ATP Occupational Therapist, Feeding Team Lead
Alexa Keenan, PT Physical Therapist
Shannon Kerr, M.S., CCC-SLP, ATP Assistive Technology Specialist
Julia Lewis, OT Occupational Therapist
Alexa MacInnis, M.S., CCC-SLP Communication Therapist, Feeding Team Lead
Greta Mangini, OT Occupational Therapist
Holly McGovern, OT, ATP Occupational Therapy Team Lead
Hannah Mendelsohn, M.S., CCC-SLP Communication Therapist
Caitrin Plante, M.S., CCC-SLP, ATP
Communication Therapist
Nicole Popp, M.S., CCC-SLP Communication Therapist
Lindsay Rainwater, PT, PCS Physical Therapist
Paige Ryan, PT Physical Therapist
Michela Salvucci, OT Occupational Therapist
Amanda Silva, M.S., CCC-SLP Communication Therapist
Katherine Simmons, M.S., CCC-SLP, ATP Communication Therapist
Beth Singer, OT Occupational Therapist
Stephanie Soule, M.S., CCC-SLP, ATP
William O. Taylor Chair of Communication Therapy
Alicia Tardiff, OT Occupational Therapist
PROGRAM ASSISTANTS AND JOB COACHES
Susan Atkins, M.Ed.
Zoe Baker
Robert Beaupre, B.S.
Lilian Bresler
Abigail Buckley
Erin Cadwallader, B.S.
Carleigh Campana
Susan Cunningham
Daniel Donnelly, B.A.
Julie Eaton
Jessica Garceau, CNA
Caitlin Gibbons, B.S.
Joseph Gibbons
Jennifer Hodgdon, B.A.
Jillian Howard
Brandon Hunt, B.A.
Chrep James
Kathleen Kelly, A.A.
Judith Langlais
David Largenton, B.A.
Co-Director of Supplemental Services
Johanna Lewis, B.A.
Margaret Lewis
Zachary Lynch
Kevin Mahoney
Anne McGrath
Vanessa Medeiros
David Mitchell, B.A.
Carmine Nardone, B.A.
Ashley Ndebele
Ron Nix
Lara O'Connell, B.F.A.
Judith Pollins
Edward Reed
Stanley Rogers
Eileen Roper
Alicia Rosa
Eric Rubinstein
Alpona Saha
Megan Scully
Kathryn Sobkowicz
August Sobolewski, B.S.
Connie Sousa
Justin Souza
Alan Thibodeau
Wendy Thomas
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
Amanda Balagur, MLA Director of Marketing and Communications
Nora Frank, MBA Director of Advancement
Valery Gransewicz, M.Ed. Program Director
Amy Houghton, OT, ATP, C/NDT Clinical Team Lead
Althea Ioakimidis, B.A., SHRM-CP Director of HR
Bridget Irish, MBA, SPHR President
Adrienne Manson, M.Ed. Director of Transitional Programming
Jeanine Meredith, M.Ed. Director of Curriculum and Instruction
David Peduto, B.S. Director of Facilities
Elizabeth Fay Russell, M.A., CAGS Director of Admissions
Patricia Salmonson, B.S., ATP Director of Technology
Andrea Szekely-Hill, B.S., CPA Chief Financial Officer
Leah Thibodeau, M.Ed., CAGS Education Director
Pamela Varrin, Ph.D. Family Support Coordinator
Supporters
Cotting School is sincerely grateful for the generous support of the following individuals, corporations, foundations and civic organizations this year. The investment from these supporters benefits every single student, helping them reach their highest potential. Thank you!
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE
$25,000 and greater
Anonymous
Julie Bennett*
Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Haydock*
Jack Satter Foundation
James and Kathleen Gaul
James W. Dunphy Trust*
John L. Thorndike Charitable Trust
Kent Larson and Pamela Larson†*
Mrs. Joan Thorndike*
John L. Thorndike†
BRADFORD AND THORNDIKE CIRCLE
$15,000 - $24,999
Hunt Street Fund
Cummings Foundation*
David Lee and Lucinda Lee†*
Massachusetts Charitable Society
Timothy and Deborah Moore
The Peabody Foundation*
Genie and Will Thorndike
Brad and Ann Wallace
Neil Wallace*
CHARLES
COTTING CIRCLE
$10,000 - $14,999
Charles Davis Legacy*
The Compass Fund
John and Lea Drake*
David and Susan Foss
The French Family
Harry D. Neary Fund at The Boston Foundation*
Bridget Irish and Alan Kump*^
James F. Casey Fund*
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond L. Killian Jr.*
Duncan and Elizabeth Richardson
Charitable Fund
Jay Wallace and Lisa McGovern
DOROTHY PACE CIRCLE
$5,000 - $9,999
Richard Barrett*
Lori D. Campana
George and Ellen Chaisson*
Timothy and Amie Connelly*
DELL
The Arthur and Geraldine Downing Revocable Trust
Ms. Anna Hanks
Richard A. Johnson '67*^
Jan Kautz and Heidi Mann
Charles and Nancy Morrison
PDB Foundation
Stuart and Anne Randle*
Mrs. Louise Reed
John and Dorothy Remondi*
Simon W. Robinson Masonic Lodge
Alicia and Stephen Symchych*
Lanny and Anne Thorndike*
The Vetoulis-Acevedo Family
List reflects gifts received between 7/1/23-6/30/24.
* indicates 10-year consecutive donor ^ indicates sustaining donor † indicates deceased
MARY PERRY CIRCLE
$2,500 - $4,999
Adelaide B. Howland Trust*
Bay State Federal Savings Charitable Foundation
Charles and Dorothy Casassa
Charles & Dorothy Gullickson Fund for Social Change at The Boston Foundation
The Lemmert and Corkins Families*
Mrs. Caroline Edwards*
French Foundation
George & Alice Rich Charitable Foundation
Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Mass.
Susan M. Halby*
Helen W. Handanian Trust*
Michael G. and Theresa M. Hluchyj*
Randy and Tina Kinard
D. Eliot and Cynthia Klein*^
Lexington Lions Club
Gabe and Alicia McHugh
Miss Wallace Minot Leonard Foundation
NVIDIA
Arlene Andrew Pippin
Star of Bethlehem Charitable Foundation, Inc
Katherine Martien Sullivan, M.D. and Gregory Sullivan*
Michael Walsh*
LOUISE MARR CIRCLE
$1,000 - $2,499
Anonymous* (2)
Accenture
Alfred V. Lincoln Trust
Deborah and Joseph Annese
Architectural Resources Cambridge
Anne and Thomas Ardita
Avalon Bay
R. Bradford and Susan Bailey*
Bennett Jones
Biogen
Boston Securities Traders Association
Laura Chandler Bushell^
Deb and John Caban
Walter and Dorothy Cabot*
Nancy Carlson and Thomas Corwin
Clyde Media Productions*
Columbian Lodge A.F. & A.M.
Janet and Jim Corkins*
Sally and William Coughlin*
David S. Lynch Trust*
Ms. Frances Dennie Davis*
Ann Bersani and Michael Durkin*
Dr. Betty Jo Ely
Marc and Libby Firenze
The Fitzgerald Family
William and Helena Flanagan*
Catherine Fleming*
Nora Frank and Walter Houseman
Dozier and Sandy Gardner*
The Garron Family
Frank and Mary Ann Gaul
Glod Restoration & Renovation Corp.
Josh and Kate Goldlust
Roger Haydock*
David and Jackie Hennessey*
Bruce and Holly Johnstone
Bennett Jones*
Joseph Warren-Soley Lodge F. & AM
Bryan and Melanie Legge
Leonard, Mulherin & Greene, P.C.
Peter Locke†
George MacConnell
Nicole MacDougall
Denis and Joanne Mahoney
David and Noreen Manzo*
Mark MacDougall Memorial Fund
Ben McConchie
Donna McDonald
Alec Moore*
Martha and George Mutrie
Susan M. Myers*
Ruth Nicholas*
Maia, Julia and Clara
Orient Council of Royal & Select Masters
Elizabeth C. Peters and Howard Saxner*
Prime Buchholz LLC
Sheryl and Mark Queen
Zachary Rubenstein
Seasons Four, Inc.*
Scott and Anne Shannon^
Lucy Shawcross
Sperling Interactive
Jennifer St. Hill Ph.D.
Tabernacle Royal Arch Chapter
Robert and Gretchen Troiano
USI Insurance Services
Christopher and Carrie Weaver^
William Webber '71 and Joan Howland*
William A. Lynch Trust*
Srinivasan Yuvaraj and Meera Nagarajan
FOUNDER’S ASSOCIATION
$500-$900
Anonymous*
John and Sandy Bacon
Tina Baird
The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.
Carly Churchill
Patricia Cochran
John Connelly and Cathy Shea
Michael and Aiyana Currie
Floyd and Laura Dewhirst*
Michael Driscoll*
Richard Evensen
GEI Consultants, Inc.
Adrian Gentilucci
Mark Greenman
Mr. and Mrs. William M. Greenwood
Clay and Maria Gritz
Home Electronic Life Protection, Inc.
Mrs. Patricia Herd*
George and Chris Hoffmeister*
The Howson-East Family
Althea and John Ioakimidis
Dr. Louise and Mr. Richard Keeley*^
Nancy C. Killian
Anthony and Elaina Kourepenos*
Michael and Joanne Lewicki
Paul Geoffrey Lowney*
Paul and Colleen MacDougall
Karen Mann and Lee S. Perrin, MD
Nancy and Martha Marcucci
Michael and Sharon McDonald
Joseph McSweeny
Mrs. Jeanne Mores and Dr. Carl W. Mores†*
Jake and Colleen Mutrie
Mrs. Amy C. Naimi*
National Mechanical Services
Ronald and Elizabeth Nix
North Bridge Networks Inc.
Linda Othote '93
Susan W. Paine
Donnette Paoletti
Mrs. Mary Perkins
Paul and Evelyn Petroski*
Andrew and Maureen Piotrowski*
John and Carole Rizzo
Brother Christopher Shannon
Ronald and Mary Skates*
Orlando Soto and Nancy ValentinSoto^
Paul Spinale
Campbell Steward
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
Katherine Taylor
Watertown Savings Bank
FACULTY COUNCIL
$150-$499
Anonymous (2)
David Abaid '75 and Susan Abaid
Peter and Jill Abend
Shahzad Akbar and Saima Shahzad
Dr. Michael and Marianne Arcieri
Elizabeth P. Ball
Robert P. Ball
Dr. Linda and Wayne Bandini
Renee Berard
Lawrence Bernat
Anthony and MaryJane Bernazzani
Margaret and Richard Bernazzani
Annette M. Bertino*
Esther M. Bertino*
Jill and Lou Bregou
Anthony and Ann Calitri
Alexander and Charlotte Campbell
Gini Carroll
William and Kristine Chiasson
Paul and Adrienne Chiozzi
Andre Clapp^
Peter and Vicky Coccoluto
Paul and Rosemarie Cogliano
Jack and Amy Cole
Thomas J. Concannon '76*
Noelle Cooper and David Hannah*
Jody Stewart
Coverys, Inc.
Karen Currie
Trishan de Lanerolle
Devaney Energy
John Dorfman and Katherine Davidge
Sam Ellenport
David Ellis
John and Taylor Farquharson
Cynthia and Donald Ferreri Jr.
Jay and Maureen Flannery
Ann and Charlie Garland
Gartner, Inc.
GE Foundation
John and Nancy Geljookian
Paul S. Goodof
Gayle and Deborah Greenwood*
William and Patricia Harron
Claudia M. Hennessey*^
Amy and James Houghton
IBM Employee Services Center
Dianne Jackson
Margie and Curt Johnson*
Joyce Contract Interiors, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin D. Kelley Sr.
Robert F. Kenerson
Bill and Elaine Kneeland
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Kruszewski Sr.*
Warren and Susan Lammert
Trudy and William Lawler
James and Anne Leonard
Robert and Audrey Lermond
Lianbo Li and Min Zou Family
Lift & Care Systems, Inc.
The Loiacono Family*
Joe and Susan Luchette
Terrence and Maureen Lynch
Julia MacLaughlin
Dennis and Ann Maher
Marquis Tree Service
John Mastrobattista^
Michael and Karen Maziarka
Kathleen E. McDonough
Margaret McGarry
James Melchin^
Hazel Mollica*
David and Leni Moore*
Chrisanne Murphy
Melissa Myers and Scott Donnelly
William C. Nardone*
Nutanix
Thomas L.P. O'Donnell
Leslie O'Malley
Paul O'Mara
Nancy Osgood*
Lisa Penn and Anthony Murphy
Michael and Marie Piscopo^
Mary Premo
Roger and Alison Premo
Stephen and Nicole Puzzo
Edward L. Reed
Louise C. Riemer*
Kimberly Ritcey*^
Riverview School
Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation
Elizabeth and Derek Russell*
Ronald Sabulis
Simone and Marisa Sclafani
Joan Serdensky†
Anthony and Elaine Sgouros*
Ross and Kathleen Sherbrooke
Brian and Lisa Smith
Solect Energy
The Stenson Family
Professor Paul Jerome Sullivan
David and Erica Supple*
Andrea Szekely-Hill
Scott and Barbara Talbot*
Edmund and Emily Taylor
John and Bronwyn Teixeira
Tristan Teixera '15
Ann Thompson and William A. White, III*
Rosanne and Wallace Trolan Jr.^
Angela M. Ventola*
Bill and Mary Ann Volk
Gloria Wallace
Janice and Thomas Walsh
William and Marie Watkins
Christopher Wilson and Greer
Hardwicke
FRIENDS
Up to $149
Anonymous
Abbott Laboratories
Linda and John Adams
Stacey Afshar
Rosa Alves '82
Biliana Angelova
Michelle Armour
Bruce and Joan Atchue*
Susan Atkins
Nancy C. Bacon
Eliza Bailey
Elizabeth Ballard
Ellen and Greg Bauer
Eric and Ericka Baum
William C. Brown
Marilyn Burke
Maureen Burke
Aidan and Jennifer Byrne
David and Diane Caban
Erika Cain
Justin Cameron
Elizabeth Camire*
Phil and Alison Carey
Alicia Carlson
Daphne Carson
John and Mary-Jane Beach
Alan and Mary Becker*
Michael Martignetti and Yvette Beeman
Allison Bennett
Sarah Bennett
Robert Benson and Maria Kaufmann
Ruth and Jerome Berg
Buffy Berthiaune
Michael Biancucci
Ginny M. Birmingham
Bonny's Landscape Service Inc.
Boston Lodge of Elks of the USA, #10
Boston Window and Gutter Cleaning Corp.
Carol Boudrieau
Charles and Denise Bowser
Chuck and Susan Brancato
Barbara Brodsky
Michael Brodsky and Juli Klemm
Stanley L. Brodsky and Bronwen Lichtenstein
Lindsay and Jason Casavant*
Brian and Cynthia Casey
Judy Casey
Alada C. Caughey
Tony and Rosemarie Cermenaro*
Justin Cermenaro '19
Kim and Peter Choi
Lynn Condon
Brendan Connell and Jane GutowskiConnell
Craig and Michell Cooley
Coppe + Sears Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
Dan and Kathleen Cuddy
Donna and John Cullinan
Mary Cunningham
Susan Cunningham
Anita Daggett and Susan Haugh
Maggie Davis
* indicates 10-year consecutive donor ^ indicates sustaining donor
deceased
Nancy Davis
Dr. Amy E. DeFeudis
Jeff and Tracy Deharo
Barbara DeLuca
Brenda Delucia
Lauren Di Novi
Pamela and Richard Diatalevi
Elise Dion '18
Peter and Rhonda Dion
Anne M. Donahue*
Mary E. Donahue*
Chris Dorin
Patrick Downes
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas J. Downie, and Carolyn J. Downie '03*
Alexi Drake '21
Frank and Joanne Drake
Kimberly Drake
Michael and Lisa Drew
Patricia Drew
Nancy and Robert Dunn
Spirit Eagle and Spirit Dove
Harriet Eckstein
Susan Evans
F5
John and Maureen Fabiszewski
Maryhelen Fabiszewski '06
Ryan Fanning
Peter and Paulette Farmer
Linda Fennell*
Ashley Ferguson
The Fischer Family
Jim and Janet Fitzgibbons
Maureen and Gerry Flaherty
Beth Fleischer '05
Karen Foley
Felicia French '82
Israel Fridman and Ann Silverman
Scott and Robin Frost
Cynthia Furbish
Janet F. Garfield
Jennifer L. Garron
Daniel Gentilucci
Molly Gentilucci
Mrs. Donna Gill
Sandra and John Gillis
Kristina Gillis '10
Robbie Giroux
James Gove and Tiffany Lund
Valery Gransewicz
Joanne and Chuck Grant
Melissa Greer
The Griffin-Goode Family
Patricia Grimes
Lisa Grossi
Sasha Gunther
Andrea A. Harney
Nicole Harrison
Eleanor Hawkesworth
Rebecca Hecht
George Heirbolsheimer
Richard and Deborah Hellmold*
Leia Herlihy
Heather A. Hey*
Sarah Mae Hooper '07
Sue Hourihan
Yolette Ibokette and Christa-Marie Bercy
William Ironfield
Edward and Ann Jeye
Neil Julian and Dorithea O'BrienJulian
Harvey Kaner
Mrs. Pauline Kaner
Shannon Kerr
Meghan Killian
Michael and Betty Ann Killian*
Sarah Kistner
The Klappenbach Family
Terri Klemm
Alice Kneeland and Ann Marie
Pietrucci
Kevin and Joan Koontz
The LaBrecque Family
Kristine Lacey
Mark and Stephanie LaFond
David Largenton
Andrew Larson
Peter and Corey Lattanzi
Willie Mae and Robert Lawson
Madeline Lee
Maurice LeMay
Ross and Jean Lilley
Kathleen and Reginald Lirette
Jan Lombard
Frank Lovell*
Rob Lubenow
Emily Luongo and Jake Whalen
Thomas P. Lupone
Joseph and Elizabeth Lydon
Thomas Joseph Lydon '11
Natalie Lyons '19
Neal and Katherine Lyons
Ann MacDonald
Norman and Janet MacLeod
Patricia Madden
Stephen and Maureen Mahoney
Dr. Alexis Malkin
Emidio and Iolanda Mancini
Adrienne Manson
Jessica Marcassoli
Eric Martineau
Nicole Martins
Charlotte Maskin
Lia Mastrocola
Mark Mattera*
Alison McCarron
Holly McGovern
Anne McGrath * indicates 10-year consecutive donor ^ indicates sustaining donor † indicates deceased
FRIENDS
(continued)
Rod McLane
Michael and Jessica McLaughlin
Medtronic
Theresa Melchin
Steven and Elizabeth Melo
John and Jeanine Meredith
Andie Mitchell
David Mitchell
Robert Mitropoulos
James and Daria Mlynarski
Michael S. Monette '81
Susan Montford
Mike Morris
Robert and Julie Mulvaney
Robert Tyler Mulvaney Jr.
Melissa Mulvey
Kelsey Nagle
Robert Nardella
Diane Newark
Roger Nix
Dawn Noone
Katharine Norregaard
Pauline November
Joseph and Donna Nuzzo
Katie Nuzzo
Charlie O'Connor
Brian and Carol O'Donnell*
Louis and Gail O'Malley
Maureen O'Neil
Donna Opolski
Anastasia and Nikolaos Papaioannou
Anthony and Jodi Pappas
David and Dawn Parisi
Yunbin Park
Bruce Parker
Partners in Design Upholstery, Ltd
Megan Paull
Marie A. Perkins
Etienne Perley '05
William and Jennifer Petersen
Christina Pharo
William D. Phelan
Ann M. Pietrucci
Douglas and Kathleen Pigeon
Kayla Pigeon '13
Matt and Diane Pion
William Piotrowski '21
Lola Piscopo and Josh Wing
Kevin Platt
Nicole Popp
Robin Proulx
Edward and Susan Quann
George P. Quinn
Walter C. Radulski
Paul J. Rahn
Omni and Michael Raimo
Lindsay Rainwater
Howard Rashba
Douglas and Mary Raymond
Mrs. Carmen C. Richard
Joseph and Nancy Richard
Kevin and Eileen Ritcey
Aly Robinson
John Robinson
James E. Rodgers
Patti and Tod Salmonson
Anthony Sammarco
Brittany Sampson
Preeti Sayana and Raj Dudani
Frederick and Carrie Scanlan
Helen Chin Schlichte*
Peter Sclafani '21
David and Jennifer Sharpe
Gaberiel J. Sharpe '23
Brian and Shannon Shavor
Alice M. Shea
Brenna Siegfriedt '17
Michele Siegfriedt
Amanda Silva
Katie Simmons
Chuck Sirois
Michael and Elizabeth Smither
Justin Souza
Candida Spratt
Barry Stafford '77
Susan Stein
Molly Stone*
Shaun Sullivan
Delaney Supple '20
Alicia Tardiff
John M. Tartaglia and Jane E. Foote*
TD Bank
Christine Tempesta
Brian and Kelly Tetrault
Michael Teuber
Susan M. Thibeault
Edith Thomas
Mark Thornton and Family
Gina Timberlake '81
Roland Tozer
Laine Tulipano
Michael and Heather Tunnicliffe
Ivan and Iuliia Valinchuk
Jim Vancini
Dr. Pamela H. Varrin
Mariana Vetoulis-Acevedo '19
Andrew and Patricia Vorkink
Rachel Vorkink
Gregory Walsh '01
The Waswills
Marc Weisskopf and Cindy Kaplan
Amy and Jeff Willinsky
Frank Wilson and Mary Novak
Richard and Linda Wolk
Tim Wong
Jacy Zichella
DONOR ADVISED FUNDS
Cotting appreciates the following institutions that so ably support donors who make grants via their donor advised funds:
Benevity Community Impact Fund
Bright Funds Foundation
Charities Aid Foundation America
Fidelity Charitable Grants
Fidelity Giving Marketplace
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund
Greater Horizons
IBM Employee Service Center
The Minneapolis Foundation
The New York Community Trust
Vanguard Charitable YourCause, LLC
IN-KIND SUPPORT
Gifts of goods and services
were gratefully received by the following:
Avalon Bay
Barkbox, Inc.
Barry's Bootcamp (Back Bay)
Bay Spirit Tours
Bayside Resort Hotel
Blue Ribbon Barbecue, Inc.
Boating in Boston
Boda Borg Boston
Boston Bowl
Boston Crawling, LLC
Boston Organics
Boston's "Politically Incorrect" North End Food Tour
Cambridge Naturals
Karen E. Carson '76
The Charles Hotel
Charles Riverboat Company
Columbus Hospitality Group
Community Boating, Inc.
Craft Food Halls
Dion's Fine Wine
Discovery Museum
Eastern States Exposition
Equipment Shop, Inc.
The Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
Face Forward Medical Aesthetics
Foxwoods Resort Casino
Molly Gentilucci
Giuseppe's Italian Restaurant and Marketplace
The Handle Bar
Heritage Museums & Gardens
Hinckley Allen
The House of the Seven Gables
The Huntington
Hy-Line Cruises
The Improv Asylum
In The Game
The Institute for Contemporary Art/ Boston
Legal Sea Foods Restaurant Group
Levenger Company
Mane & Mani
Nashoba Brook Bakery
Native Plant Trust
New England Patriots Foundation
North Shore Music Theatre
Oriental Trading Company
Paddle Boston
Peabody Essex Museum
Porter Square Books
Red Sox Foundation
The Revolution Hotel
Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy
Santa's Village
Amanda Silva
South Boston Candlepin, Inc.
The Sports Museum
Springfield Museums
Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute
Stretchmed - Lexington
Swan Boats, Inc.
TD Bank
The Thoreau Club
Total Wine & More
Urban Adventure Quest
Volturno, LLC
Wegmans Burlington
WooSox Foundation
Zoo New England
GIFTS IN HONOR OF GROUPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
Class of 1977
Class of 2024
Cotting Health Services
Cotting Staff
Wolverine Worldwide: Greg, Brian and John A Family Tradition of Giving
Althea and John Ioakimidis
Island Queen
Jack's Abby
28% of donors are family members of current and former students * indicates 10-year consecutive donor
Jam Time
James Anthony Custom Painting
Kendra Scott
indicates sustaining donor
FRANCIS JOY COTTING CIRCLE
The following foresighted individuals have notified us that they have chosen to include Cotting School in their estate plans or have made a planned gift. For more information about joining the Francis Joy Cotting Circle, please contact Senior Director of Advancement Rita Kincaid at rkincaid@cotting.org or 781.862.7323 x169.
Anonymous
Paula and Mike Aschettino
Annette M. Bertino
Elaine Burns and Jack Memishian
BJ Isaacson Chaves and John F. Chaves PhD
George and Elizabeth Coughlin
David Cushing
Robert and Roberta Delaney
The Fitzgerald Family
John and Nancy Geljookian
Dr. Barbara D. Hardaway
Richard A. Johnson '67
Bennett Jones
Ms. Eleanor Jones
Mr. Charles F. Kropp
Kent and Pamela Larson
Lillian Leary
David Lee
David and Noreen Manzo
Ms. Kathleen E. McDonough
Mrs. Jeanne Mores
Nancy Osgood
George and Helen Pappagianis
Mr. Paul Edward Sarno
Eric and Emily Silberberg
Ms. Susan Ann Sullivan
Mr. Thomas P. Teahan Jr.
Mrs. Joan Thorndike
Neil Wallace
Lisa and Hope Watt-Bucci
MEMORIAL GIFTS
We are humbled to be the recipient of thoughtful gifts in memory of the following individuals:
Mary Bacon
JMary Bacon
Julia Elizabeth Baird
George Bernat Jr.
Joseph Bertino
Michael Bruni
Matthew Caban
Bill Carmichael
Charles E. Cotting
Sarah W. Cotting
Betty D'Elia
Victor D'Elia
Rarie T. Dye
H. Phelps Edwards Jr.
David Ellis Jr.
Liana Fitzgerald
Reverend Dr Harry R Flad
Francis L. Fleming Jr.
Joan Garron
Andrew Geljookian
Tessa Geomelos
Peter Grant
Frank Grazulis
Jackie Greenwood
William Hansis
Sarah E. Haydock
Donald R. Jackson
Erica Jen
Jake Jerman
Lesley Killian-Curcuru
Lisa Lacey
Robert F. Lermond Jr.
Barbara Locke
Joseph P. Loiacono
Paul W. Lowney
Mark Daniel MacDougall
Maureen Manning
James Marfoli
Frances McCarthy
Richard McDonald
Samuel J. Mollica '47
Kate C. Moore
Dr. Carl Mores
Michael Myers
Michael P. Myers Jr.
Susan Myers
Declan O'Connell
Lawrence O'Connell
Anthony Peabody
Kurt Riley St. Pierre
Alice Rich
George Rich
Karl Sheehan
Brian Lawrence Smith
Robin Spurgeon
Phoebe Sternbach
James J. Sullivan Jr., Esq.
Charles H. Taylor
Matthew Tremblay
Frankie Vigorito
Elise 'Butch' Wallace
Bruce Wilcox
Beatrice Woodworth
Rose Zunke
TRIBUTE GIFTS
We celebrate the following individuals who have inspired gifts in their honor:
Allie Brodsky
Reece Carey
Alada Caughey
Elizabeth Chaisson
Melissa Chiasson
Sarah Collins
Anika Currie
Colby Deharo
Gianna Diatalevi
Drew Donhauser
Alexi Jeanne Drake
Michael Durkin
Natasha Fischer
Una Flanagan
David M. Greenman
Brendon Hildreth
The Jerman-Kenerson Family
Alex Kaner
Saskia Kautz
Damian Kelley
Helen Killian
Raymond L. Killian Jr.
Rebecca Kourepenos
Sylvie Lammert
Owen LaVangie
Maddy Legge
Johanna Lewis
Daisy Locke†
Jonathan Love
Charles MacDougall
Katie Mahoney
Kevin Mahoney
David Manzo
Noreen Manzo
Brianna Marble
Julia McLane
Dylan Mlynarski
Charles S. Morrison II
Brendan Mutrie
The Myers Family
Katie Norregaard
Halle Paoletti-Newton
Alison Premo
Roger Premo
Nathan Proulx†
Stella Puzzo
Tori Raposa
Kyle Reilly
Matt Richard
Hannah Sabulis
Patti Salmonson
The Supple Family
Delaney Supple
Alexandra Talbot
Tristan Teixeira
Abby Tetrault
David Veronelli
Mariana Vetouls-Acevedo
Rachel Vorkink
Elise 'Butch' Wallace
Gregory T. Walsh
William Webber
MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES
We are grateful to these companies that amplify their employees’ philanthropy:
Abbott Laboratories
Accenture
Biogen
The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.
Coverys, Inc.
DELL
F5
Gartner, Inc.
GE Foundation
IBM Employee Services Center
Medtronic
Nutanix
NVIDIA
Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company
Limited
TD Bank
"Cotting is
one of the best things that has happened to us! Excellent teachers, kind staff and an atmosphere that makes my son and family feel valued."
Cotting Alumni Parent
Maureen P.
We have made every effort to ensure that the information contained in this report is accurate. However, errors occasionally occur and we sincerely apologize in advance for this. If you find a mistake or omission, please inform Senior Director of Advancement Rita Kincaid at rkincaid@cotting.org or 781.862.7323 x169 so we can correct it.
* indicates 10-year consecutive donor ^ indicates sustaining donor † indicates deceased
