ANNUAL REPORT 2014-2015
Graded School OUR COMMUNITY: SUSTAINING EXCELLENCE
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Graded
is an American School that serves an international community of learners by inspiring individual excellence in a collaborative setting, fostering intercultural competence, and empowering students to become engaged, ethical citizens in a dynamic world.
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“Graded is a place that inspires hope, ignites imagination and instills a passion for learning.� Kevin Maykut 1 Grade Teacher st
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Message from the President of the Board
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Message from the Outgoing Superintendent
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Message from the Incoming Superintendent
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Board of Directors
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Financials
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History 14 Graded at a Glance 16 College Acceptances 18 Alumni Highlights 20
GIVING TO GRADED The Centennial Campaign: Giving That Invests in Our Future
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Centennial Campaign Executive Committee
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Leadership Giving and Donor List
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Graded Fund 28 Giving that Inspires Excellence
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Giving that Fosters Intercultural Competence
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Giving that Empowers Engaged Ethical Citizens
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Events 38 Graded Fund Donor List
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2014-2015 School Leadership Team
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“May the sound ring true in your heart for all of your days� 75th Anniversary Bell - presented to Graded School by the students on October 17, 1995
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD This has been an exciting year for our community. Our board is committed to ensuring that Graded continues to thrive, both academically and financially. This includes remaining steadfast in our strategic priorities and moving forward with the Centennial Campaign, despite the circumstances of a challenging economy in Brazil. Over the last four years, our community has donated approximately R$25 million towards the Centennial Campaign. This is an incredible accomplishment. As a result, we have been able to launch the Graded Scholar Program with the first group of students entering this August, invest in our educators through the Excellence in Teaching Initiative, and plan for Phase 2 of the Graded Campus Project. We have also been able to grow our endowments significantly, so that Graded can offer the very best learning experiences for generations to come. Your support has made a profound impact, and I thank you. I would also like to thank Lee Fertig, outgoing Superintendent, for his vision that laid the foundation for the Centennial Campaign. The Board and I wish him the the very best as he joins the International School of Brussels as Head of School. We are very excited to welcome our new Superintendent Richard Boerner, from the American International School of Dhaka. His international reputation as a true leader, combined with 23 years of experience as Superintendent, Principal, and teacher at schools around the world and in the U.S. make him a perfect fit for Graded. We are confident he will embrace and advance the school’s mission and vision. Finally, I would like to thank my colleagues and fellow board members for their extraordinary commitment this year. Their dedication, hard work, and professionalism as volunteers has been incredible. Thank you outgoing board members: Renato Ochman who served for eight years, Monica Della Nina ‘83 who served eight years, Marvin Boakye who served for three years, and Consul General Dennis Hankins who served three years. I would like to welcome new 2015-2016 board members: J. Mathias von Bernuth and Rodolpho Protasio. Thank you again for your generous support. I look forward to a great year ahead. Abraços, Roberto Sallouti ‘90 President of the Board
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MESSAGE FROM THE OUTGOING SUPERINTENDENT As Graded School approaches its 95th anniversary, it continues to reach new levels of excellence on all fronts. Our community’s ongoing commitment to the school’s mission and vision is inspiring and enables Graded to become even better each year. This year, nearly 400 parents, alumni, faculty, and staff donated R$4,259,691 towards the Graded Fund and Centennial Campaign. As a result, we were able to support over 40 mission-driven projects that enhanced student learning. In addition, we admitted five truly impressive students as part of our Graded Scholar Program and significantly invested in our Excellence in Teaching Initiative to ensure that we can recruit develop, and retain the very best teachers for years to come. We continue to plan for Phase 2 of the Graded Campus Project and hope to break ground by October 2015. In addition, our students continue to excel and receive a world-class education that prepares them to study at top U.S. and Brazilian universities. 70% of members of the class of 2015 were admitted to their first choice of school -- all ranked as ‘Most Competitive‘. In addition, our average MAP and SAT scores are higher than international, South American, and American school norms in all categories. I want to thank our committed teachers who provide the essential guidance, expertise, support, and passion that inspire our students every day. Please enjoy looking through the 2014-2015 Annual Report that gives an overview of financials, board and leadership team impact, college acceptances, and our giving program. You will see how your ongoing support really does make a difference in the lives of Graded students and enables us to inspire excellence, foster intercultural competence, and empower students to become engaged, ethical citizens. Finally, I would like to thank the Graded community for actively supporting me over the past six years. It has been a true honor to serve as your Superintendent. My family and I have been touched by this special community, and we will have “saudades” for you and the Graded Experience. I am thrilled to welcome incoming Superintendent, Richard Boerner, and wish him and you the best for many years to come. Abraços, Lee Fertig Outgoing Superintendent
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MESSAGE FROM THE INCOMING SUPERINTENDENT I am honored and humbled to be joining you as Graded’s new Superintendent. After over two decades of working as an educator, what drew me to Graded was the strong sense of community that supports and sustains decades of academic excellence. I am thrilled to join a school that, since its founding in 1920, has promoted a culture of honoring its past, excelling in its present, and planning for its future. Graded’s long and proud history is well deserved and is supported by a visionary board, engaged and active leaders, and world-class educators. Throughout the world, Graded is known as one of the truly premier international schools. While our reputation is something to be undoubtedly proud of, we must challenge ourselves to grow beyond what we may consider capable, and aspire to reach even new levels of excellence. I am looking forward to leading this community in doing just that. As I begin my tenure, my family and I are excited to witness the Graded Experience in action. I look forward to listening and learning with parents and students alike. Undoubtedly, I am sure I will be standing alongside of you, watching them shine. Very best, Richard Boerner Incoming Superintendent
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
From left to right: J. Mathias von Bernuth, Paige Geiger, Carlos Hitoshi Castro, Marvin Boakye, Dennis Hankins, Lee Fertig, Ana CabralGardner, Roberto Sallouti ‘90, Monica Della Nina ‘83, Fábio Coelho, Renato Ochman. Not pictured: Luiz ‘88 Galeazzi, Rodolpho Protasio.
Graded is governed by a self-perpetuating board, whose twelve members are appointed for up to four two-year terms. The Board was first established in 1931 and continues to set the school’s fiduciary policies, annual budget, and fundraising goals based on input from the Superintendent and Learning Leadership Team. The Board stewards the school’s financial resources to provide for current needs, while at the same time protecting and enhancing the endowment for the benefit of the school’s future. The Board is also responsible for hiring and evaluating the Superintendent.
MEMBERS Roberto Sallouti ‘90, President Marvin Boakye, Vice-President Luiz Galeazzi ‘81, Treasurer Renato Ochman, Secretary Ana Cabral-Gardner, Director Carlos Hitoshi Castro, Director Fábio Coelho, Director
Monica Della Nina ‘83, Director Paige Geiger, Director Dennis Hankins, Director J. Mathias von Bernuth, Director Rodolpho Protasio, Director Lee Fertig, Ex-Officio
“The work involved in procuring and maintaining high quality professionals for an international faculty is a challenge for any company. Graded Board members have committed significant time on ensuring that the school retains and recruits the best teachers despite a complex economy. It is a pleasure to work with such dedicated individuals.” Paige Geiger Member of the Board of Directors 10
BOARD OF DIRECTORS NEW MEMBERS
J. MATHIAS VON BERNUTH J. Mathias von Bernuth heads Skadden Arps’s São Paulo office. He focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions and capital markets matters, providing New York law advice to clients in a wide range of cross-border deals and financing transactions. Mr. von Bernuth has been listed in Chambers Latin America 2014 and 2015, Who’s Who Legal - Brazil in 2014, and in 2014 he was named as one of Latin America’s “Top 100 Lawyers” by Latinvex. He received an LL.M. from Columbia University, and a Dr.jur. from the University of Munich. Mathias and his wife Cristiane have two sons, one in the Lower School and one in the Middle School.
RODOLPHO PROTASIO Rodolpho de O. F. Protasio is one of the founding partners of Mundie e Advogados. His areas of practice includes corporate, mergers & acquisitions, finance and energy. He participates in various professional associations and has served in board of directors of Brazilian corporations. Rodolpho graduated from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro and holds a master’s degree from ChicagoKent College of Law. He completed extension courses and post-graduation studies at University of California, Davis, and Faculdade Cândido Mendes, Rio de Janeiro. He and his wife Cristiana have three children in 4th, 7th, and 9th grades.
THANK YOU Graded would like to thank outgoing board members: Renato Ochman who served for eight years, Monica Della Nina ‘83 who served eight years, Marvin Boakye who served for three years, and U.S. Consul General Dennis Hankins who served three years. Thank you for your extraordinary work dedication, and leadership as volunteers. Each one of you have made significant contributions to our community
RENATO OCHMAN 8 YEARS
MONICA DELLA NINA ’83 8 YEARS
MARVIN BOAKYE 3 YEARS
DENNIS HANKINS 3 YEARS 11
FINANCIALS Graded completed another year of financial stability with a balanced budget, operating reserves increasing by 39%, capital reserves by 7%, and investment return on endowments increasing by 22%. With new leadership gifts this past year, our combined endowments ended with the highest year-end balance in the school’s history at R$15,632,041.00. Notwithstanding these solid financials, the Board has been working jointly with the school’s leadership team to address the issue of fluctuating FX rates in Brazil. Through these conversations, we will guarantee that Graded continues to be a truly international American School, competitive in the international education market. We continue to enhance our campus. The Board approved to move forward with Phase 2 of the Campus Project, which includes new athletic fields, a running track, a redesigned main entrance adjacent to secure underground parking, and a renovated Student Center. Graded received the alvará in August 2015 and expects to break ground for this phase in October 2015. Thank you for your support and dedication this year. As an alumnus, current parent, and board member, I am extremely proud to be part of this special community and I look forward to another exciting year ahead. Abraços, Luiz Galeazzi ‘81 Board Treasurer
OPERATIONAL REVENUE
OPERATIONAL COSTS AND EXPENSES 2.33% 1.14%
0.56%
36.43%
0.68%
0.00% 3.92%
76.94% 6.58% 7.13%
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Personnel
Educational
Utilities and Services
Maintenance and Upkeek
Depreciation and Amortization
Voluntary Work
Administrative
Taxes
Expenses Net of Provision for Contingencies
Depreciation and Amortization
FINANCIALS These Financial Reports were prepared and audited by Ernst & Young and represent the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015. Graded would like to thank members of the Board Finance Committee for their expertise, advice and support throughout the intensive review process. Members included: Luiz Galeazzi ‘88, Fábio Coelho, Carlos Hitoshi Castro and Rodolpho Protasio. Ex-Officio members are Roberto Sallouti ’90 (Board Chair), Lee Fertig (Superintendent) and Elaine Gabor (Business Manager). GRADED - THE AMERICAN SCHOOL OF SÃO PAULO Financial Statement This represents the fiscal years ending June 30th, 2014 and 2015 (R$ in thousands) 2014/2015 Operations Revenue Tuition $ 83,625.00 $ ( - )Scholarships + Financial Aid $ (5,409.00) $ Donations * $ 2,148.00 $ Voluntary Work $ 483.00 Outras Receitas $ 295.00 $
2013/2014 77,088.00 (5,004.00) 1,204.00 717.00
Net Operational Revenue
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81,142.00
$
74,005.00
Operational Costs Personnel Educational Utilities and Services Maintenance and Upkeek Depreciation and Amortization Voluntary Work
$ $ $ $ $ $
(54,743.00) (5,076.00) (4,684.00) (2,788.00) (3,376.00) (483.00)
$ $ $ $ $ $
(51,049.00) (4,747.00) (3,789.00) (2,180.00) (3,143.00) -
Total Operational Costs
$
(71,150.00) $
(64,908.00)
Gross Surplus
$
9,992.00
$
9,097.00
Operational Expenses Personnel Administrative Taxes Expenses Net of Provision for Contingencies Depreciation and Amortization
$ $ $ $ $
(7,066.00) (4,324.00) (135.00) (276.00) (67.00)
$ $ $ $ $
(6,351.00) (3,740.00) (119.00) (848.00) (58.00)
Total Operational Expenses
$
(11,868.00) $
(11,116.00)
Other Operating Incomes and Expenses Admission Fee Gain/Loss on sales of fixed assets Other Incomes/Expenses
$ $ $
4,713.00 $ 40.00 $ 28.00 $
6,268.00 (86.00) -
Total Other Operating Incomes and Expenses
$
4,781.00
$
6,182.00
Financial Income/Expenses Incomes Expenses
$ $
9,795.00 $ (6,211.00) $
7,499.00 (5,438.00)
Total Financial Income/Expenses Net
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3,584.00
$
2,061.00
Surplus
$
6,489.00
$
6,224.00
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OUR HISTORY
On the morning of October 17, 1920, Mrs. Ruth Kolb and Miss Bel Ribble took attendance of six students. Enrollment increased to 35 the next year. In 1921, the school was officially established as the São Paulo Graded School -SPGS. Shortly after World War I, the American Chamber of Commerce and American companies in São Paulo envisioned a school that would prepare children for colleges and universities in the United States. It started in a two-room schoolhouse on Avenida São João, in the heart of downtown São Paulo.
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A larger building was quickly constructed with Chamber of Commerce funds on Mackenzie College land at Rua “Piauhy” 36.
A mere 12 years later, the Brazilian industrial boom of the 1950s created pressure for an even bigger school. Large fundraising campaigns were held for construction of a new campus.
It was followed by an additional site for elementary students at Rua Itambé.
Finally, in August 1961 Graded moved to Avenida Giovanni Gronchi which, at that time, was considered rural and “sitting on a hilltop with forests and pastures and rock quarries all around.”
As the school continued to grow, the American Chamber of Commerce began a campaign to construct an even larger building. Head of School, Maurice Vernon Powell, “Tio Powell”, moved the school to the corner of Rua Coronel Oscar Porto, close to Avenida Paulista.
In 1979, Joy Pickering implemented the Montessori Program in the newly built Lower school campus.
The Lower School campus was inaugurated in 1977. The Montessori program that thrives today would be implemented a few years later.
OUR HISTORY
International Baccalaureate (IB) courses were introduced in 1985. Un Kyung Park earned Graded’s first International Baccalaureate Diploma in 1988.
The Big Four Tournament kicked off in the 1980s -- Graded, Escola Americana do Brasília, Escola Americana do Rio de Janeiro and Chapel still compete every year.
In 1991, Graded invested in technology. These are Apple II-GS computers. With the help of Universidade de São Paulo (USP), the Internet arrived on campus three years later.
As São Paulo expanded, Morumbi and Graded grew quickly with it.
In 2004, the Lemann-Tully Arts Center was completed. In the 10 years since, Graded’s artists, performers and musicians have developed and shared their talents in countless ways.
The first Peer Group Connection (PGC) class was established in1994. It has now been an integral part of our high school community for 20 years.
In 2015, the Centennial Campaign was launched to invest in Graded’s future.
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GRADED AT A GLANCE
FOUNDED IN
1920
SIZE
LOCATION
IB MEMBER SINCE
16 ACRES
Sﾃグ PAULO, BRAZIL
1985
FACULTY
99%
FULL TIME
48% AMERICAN
41% BRAZILIAN
1%
6% CANADIAN/ UK/ AUS/NZ
5% OTHER
PART TIME
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FACULTY WITH ADVANCED DEGREES
58%
GRADED AT A GLANCE IN THE CLASSROOM... GRADES
STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
STUDENT NATIONALITIES
K-12
14.5
10:1
30
1,207
DIPLOMAS (% OF GRADUATING SENIORS RECEIVING DEGREES)
STUDENTS
34% 30%
AD/IB/BD AD/BD
29% 7%
LOWER SCHOOL 551 MIDDLE SCHOOL 285 HIGH SCHOOL 371
AD/IB
AD only
American (AD) Brazilian (BD) International Baccalaureate (IB)
OUR STUDENTS ARE FROM...
5.9%
34.9% 0.2%
9%
7.1% 42.9% 17
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES The members of the Class of 2015 who applied to colleges and universities outside of Brazil considered a wide range of schools based on academic programs, location, public vs. private, size, and a variety of other criteria. In total, students were accepted to 148 schools outside of Brazil. Throughout the application process, each individual student searched for the school that would best match his/her future plans. We wish them all the best with their post-Graded experiences.
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ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY AMERICAN UNIVERSITY AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF PARIS AMHERST COLLEGE AMSTERDAM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE BABSON COLLEGE BATES COLLEGE BENTLEY UNIVERSITY BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC BOSTON COLLEGE BOSTON UNIVERSITY BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY BROWN UNIVERSITY BUTLER UNIVERSITY CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF THE ARTS, SAN FRANCISCO CENTRAL SAINT MARTIN COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN CITY UNIVERSITY CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY CLARK UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY CONNECTICUT COLLEGE CORNELL UNIVERSITY DARTMOUTH COLLEGE DAVIDSON COLLEGE DREW UNIVERSITY DREXEL UNIVERSITY DUKE UNIVERSITY EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY ECKERD COLLEGE ELON UNIVERSITY EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY EMERSON COLLEGE EMORY UNIVERSITY ENDICOTT COLLEGE EUGENE LANG COLLEGE THE NEW SCHOOL FOR LIBERAL ARTS
FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY FORDHAM UNIVERSITY FRANKLIN AND MARSHALL COLLEGE FURMAN UNIVERSITY GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GETTYSBURG COLLEGE HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY HULT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHOOL INDIANA UNIVERSITY AT BLOOMINGTON JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY KALAMAZOO COLLEGE KNOX COLLEGE LESLEY UNIVERSITY LEWIS AND CLARK COLLEGE LONDON COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY LYNN UNIVERSITY MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC MANHATTANVILLE COLLEGE MARYLAND INSTITUTE COLLEGE OF ART MARYMOUNT MANHATTAN COLLEGE MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MCGILL UNIVERSITY MERRIMACK COLLEGE MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY MIDDLEBURY COLLEGE NEW COLLEGE OF FLORIDA NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY NEW YORK UNIVERSITY NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY OBERLIN COLLEGE OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY PACE UNIVERSITY PARSONS THE NEW SCHOOL FOR DESIGN PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY POMONA COLLEGE PRATT INSTITUTE PRINCETON UNIVERSITY PROVIDENCE COLLEGE PURDUE UNIVERSITY QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY REGENT’S UNIVERSITY LONDON RICHMOND THE AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE IN LONDON ROLLINS COLLEGE ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC ROYAL COLLEGE OF MUSIC ROYAL HOLLOWAY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON ROYAL NORTHERN COLLEGE OF MUSIC RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY AT NEW BRUNSWICK SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS SCHOOL OF THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO ST. AMBROSE UNIVERSITY ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY STANFORD UNIVERSITY SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY SWARTHMORE COLLEGE SUNY PURCHASE SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY TEMPLE UNIVERSITY TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY TUFTS UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON UNIVERSITY OF EXETER UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT BERKELEY UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT IRVINE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT MERCED UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT SAN DIEGO UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT BOULDER UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, CHICAGO UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, URBANA-CHAMPAIGN UNIVERSITY OF KENT UNIVERSITY OF LAVERNE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, AMHERST UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER UNIVERSIY OF SAN FRANCISCO UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, MADISON VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON COLLEGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN SAINT LOUIS WEBSTER UNIVERSITY, GENEVA WELLESLEY COLLEGE WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY WHEATON COLLEGE WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE *Red: Graded 2015 Graduates are currently attending these schools
IN THE CLASS OF 2015, 53 OUT OF THE 83 STUDENTS (64%) WHO APPLIED TO U.S. SCHOOLS WERE ADMITTED TO AT LEAST ONE OF BARRON’S MOST COMPETITIVE COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES. *According to 2014 Barron’s, Most Competitive is the selective criteria, and includes the top 75 U.S. universities/colleges.
“Graded - its teachers, its facilities - supported and encouraged my improvement, not only as a scholar, but as a musician, an athlete and an artist as well” Michael Troute ‘ 15 Stanford University Class of 2019 19
ALUMNI HIGHLIGHTS
From left to right: Douglas Jafet ‘75, Roberto Sallouti ‘90, Andrea Colli Filgueiras ‘98, Renato Malluli ‘82, Angel Martinez ‘88, Dani Galeazzi ‘84, Roberta Paes de Almeida ‘91, Daniel Arippol ‘92, Carolina Maluhy ‘93, Thais Mariz ‘93, Jessica Markus ‘89, Lorena Pinheiro Lima ‘91, Renata Abravanel ‘04, Michael Yung ‘03, Cari Maher ‘95. Not pictured: Fernanda Pedreira ‘03
ALUMNI ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The mission of the Graded Alumni Advisory Committee is to cultivate relationships among graduates and foster a spirit of loyalty and commitment towards Graded. In September of 2014, the new Alumni Advisory Committee was formed to represent our growing alumni network. This dedicated and excited group of 14 alumni, from the classes of 1975- 2004, are making great strides to engage the Graded family.
CLASS EVENTS
1990
2006
2015
Class Reunion @ Piove Reunion Lunch @ Graded Senior Breakfast @ Graded “Graded has been part of my family for three generations and it still finds ways to bring us even closer years after graduating”. Suzana Justus Cury Liberman ‘91 Parent 20
ALUMNI HIGHLIGHTS ALUMNI CAREER PANELS
CASA DO SABER
Graded hosted a series of Alumni Career Panels for the current high school students. These panels, led by distinguished alumni, helped students better understand the demands, opportunities, and knowledge required within specific sectors. Panels covered Business and Culinary Arts; Engineering and Design; and Entertainment.
The AAC hosted two continued learning events at Casa do Saber. Dr. Leandro Karnal presented “Four Families that Changed the World” and Luiz Hanns discussed “The Search for Meaning and Happiness”. Thank you to alumnus Jair Ribeiro da Silva Neto ‘77 for partnering with the Alumni Advisory Committee to provide these unique opportunities.
From left to right: Charly Braun ‘97, Luciana Mello ‘97, Mario Peixoto ‘88, Anna Butler ‘85 and Beto Lee ‘96’.
Julianne Justus Cury ‘62, Carolina Justus Cury Steinbruch ‘90, and Suzana Justus Cury Liberman ‘91
DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES On October 7th, 2014, The Alumni Advisory Committee launched the Alumni Speaker Series. The first guest speaker was Pérsio Arida, former President of the Central Bank of Brazil and Partner at BTG Pactual. Pérsio presented to a packed house of nearly 200 alumni, with standing room only, on “Brazil Post-Election Scenarios”. This provided an excellent opportunity for informal networking among alumni.
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Giving to Graded Since launching Giving to Graded in October 2011, our community has committed over R$25 million towards longterm priorities as part of the Centennial Campaign, and to enhance day to day learning as part of the Graded Fund. It is only through the generosity of all stakeholders - parents, alumni, faculty, staff, corporations and foundations - that Graded can fulfill its mission and realize its vision for the future. The following pages highlight projects funded, special events, and our generous donors and volunteers.
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THE CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN GIVING THAT INVESTS IN THE FUTURE As Graded approaches its 100th anniversary, it has launched the Centennial Campaign, an ambitious initiative to raise a total R$50 million for strategic priorities that include the Excellence in Teaching Initiative, Graded Scholar Program, and Graded Campus Project. Graded thanks the many donors who have already made generous gifts towards the Centennial Campaign. This is an extraordinary time for Graded, and an incredible opportunity for our community to get involved to impact Graded now and for many generations to come.
Total Giving: (as of june 2015)
R$25,720,967.00 EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING INITIATIVE Thanks to an initial lead gift from the Garfinkel Family and support from new leadership donors, Graded launched the Excellence in Teaching Initiative to continually improve student learning by recruiting, developing, and retaining the best teachers in the world. The Excellence in Teaching Initiative will ensure that Graded continues to be a premier educational institution for many years to come.
Total Endowment: (as of june 2015)
R$4,097,666
“We hope that the endowment grows each year to provide larger retention bonuses, innovative professional development funds, and leadership incentives�. Andrea Johannpeter Member of the CCEC 24
THE CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN
Total Endowment: (as of june 2015)
R$11,534,386
GRADED SCHOLAR PROGRAM
Thanks to a transformative gift from the Lemann Foundation, the Graded Scholar Program develops global leaders among economically-disadvantaged gifted Brazilian students by providing access to one of the premier international schools in the world. These students serve as role models in their communities, attend world-class universities, mentor other scholarship students, and ultimately contribute to society both locally and globally in meaningful ways.
GRADED CAMPUS PROJECT The Graded Campus Project ensures that the school can offer students the very best learning environment. Graded, in partnership with Zanettini Arquitetura Planejamento and Hochtief do Brasil, has developed a comprehensive facility plan to expand the campus and renovate aging infrastructure. Phase 1 was completed in February 2014 and included the Lower School Playgrounds and Gyms. Phase 2 will begin in September 2015 and includes Athletics Fields, Main Entrance /Parking Complex, Student Center, and the Small Gym.
Total Committed: (as of june 2015)
R$15,822,935
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THE CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The Centennial Campaign Executive Committee was formed to serve as primary advocates for the school’s Centennial Campaign, cultivate relationships among parents and alumni to support Graded, and foster a culture of giving. This past year, members served as community leaders by providing expertise and financial support, as well as hosting events and speaking on behalf of this important effort. We are thankful for their extraordinary dedication and passion for the school’s mission and vision.
Renato Ochman, Chair Ana Cabral-Gardner, Board Liaison Carol Civita ‘82, member Ana Luiza Garfinkel ‘99, member Nizan Guanaes, member Andrea Johannpeter, member Roberto Klabin, member Hélio Magalhães, member Maílson da Nóbrega, member Amalia Spinardi, member Marcella Verdi Zago, member
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Photos from CCEC Meeting January 28, 2015
“It has been an honor to be involved in this important effort for Graded. I would like to thank the Centennial Campaign Executive Committee members for their passion, commitment, and dedication. They have been true advocates for the Campaign.” Renato Ochman Chair of the Centennial Campaign Executive Committee
LEADERSHIP GIVING AND DONOR LIST Through the generosity of our Leadership Donors, Graded has been able to invest in key priorities and make a profound impact on student learning. In 2014-2015, Graded received R$3,140,000 in new leadership gift commitments. R$3,000,000 AND ABOVE Juliana and Roberto Sallouti ‘90* Fundação Lemann
R$100,000 – R$249,000 Veronica Sverner and Jorge Arruda Graziella and Hélio Beltrão Paula and Carlos Hitoshi Castro* Lucila Tchira and Jeffrey Hoberman Flavia and Antoine Faugéres The Galeazzi Family General Electric Christina and José Carlos Hauer Santos Andrea and Guilherme Johannpeter Regina and Gustavo Diniz Junqueira Roberto Justus ‘73 Giuliana and Marcio Kaufman Lily Koo and Joe ‘86 Lee Lucianna and Angel ‘88 Martinez Gabriella and José Miguel Neto Parent Teacher Association Caroline and Maximo ‘94 Pinheiro Lima Quintella Family Charitable Fund Fernanda and Fábio Rossi Camila and Jório Salgado Gama Tatiana and Alexandre Thumlert Fernanda and Álvaro Augusto Vidigal Cristiane and Mathias Von Bernuth* Tânia and Arnoldo Wald
R$1,500,000 – R$2,999,000 Alessandra and Ezra Safra Anonymous Anonymous The Verdi Family R$500,000 – R$1,499,000 Maria Angela and Roberto Klabin The Garfinkel Family The Laport Family Claudia and Renato Ochman* Amalia Spinardi and Roberto Thompson R$250,000 – R$499,000 Anonymous Ivana and Salomão Ioschpe Diana and Bernardo Paiva Roberta ‘91 and Thomas Mello e Souza
*Board members
Phase 2 of the Campus Project
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The Graded Fund, the school’s annual giving program, supports priority projects that enhance learning experiences each year and has created a sustainable culture of giving that is essential for the school to reach new levels of excellence. The following pages outline projects supported by the 2014-2015 Graded Fund.
CREATED A CULTURE OF SUSTAINABLE GIVING FROM
2014-2015 GRADED FUND:
R$1,117,189 RAISED
314 DONORS
GIVING GOES DIGITAL
43% ONLINE
OF DONATIONS WERE
61%
DONORS WHO GAVE IN 2013-2014 GAVE AGAIN IN 2014-2015
SINCE OCTOBER 2011
R$3,948,701 28
RAISED
R$96,500 TOTAL BOARD GIVING
20%
DONORS INCREASED THEIR GIFT TO THE NEXT HIGHEST LEVEL
(FROM 810) UNIQUE DONORS
43 MISSION-DRIVEN PROJECTS SUPPORTED GRADED FUND ALLOCATION
AREA OF GREATEST NEED
19.7%
EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING SUPPORT
10.2% SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT
ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENTS
3.6%
2.4%
1.3%
0.6%
56.1%
ARTS
CAMPUS ENHANCEMENTS
ATHLETICS
5.7%
COMMUNITY SERVICE
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Giving that Inspires Excellence From innovative projects that push student learning to world class professional development for teachers, Graded consistently offers top-notch, exciting, and relevant programs for its community. Last year’s donors helped create and sustain projects that make Graded learning experiences the best they can be.
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY TEACHERS COLLEGE PARTNERSHIP
As part of a transformative initiative sponsored by the Graded Fund, the Lower School faculty had the unique opportunity to be students again, as they took part in a specialized, intensive, five-day training facilitated by the Reading and Writing Project (TCRWP) from Columbia University Teachers College. Graded is the first school in Latin America to participate in TCRWP, and can now boast a premier program that cultivates excellence in writing across the grades and disciplines. The school can now look forward to increased collaboration between teachers and Support Services faculty for improved differentiation, and teaching assistants can take a more active role during instructional time. With a global, aligned approach, students will not only have more consistent experiences in writing instruction, but their learning will also deepen as they move up through the grades.
“Graded is the first school in Latin America to host the reading and writing project from Columbia University Teacher College. We can now boast a premiere program that cultivates excellence in writing across all grades and disciplines.” Aaron Van Borek Lower School Academic Coach
GRADED VOICES
This past year, about 90 students from choir, orchestra and band, combined their talents and recorded the Graded’s Music Department’s first CD ever. The recordings were made in the school’s premier acoustic facilities and in the best recording studio in São Paulo: NaCena. The CD was produced by an American producer Daniel Bondazcuk from Nashville and the songs included some of the most famous Brazilian and American composers and arrangers - Tom Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes, Gershwin, Nailor Proveta, Edson Alves. In December, the Graded Voices performed at Instituto Tomie Ohtake, for over 500 parents, alumni and students. The concert was also recorded and is available on DVD.
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Giving that Inspires Excellence
INNOVATE 2015
This year Graded hosted Innovate 2015, a global conference that marks the school’s commitment to re-imagine a school that best serves and inspires students for tomorrow. Thanks to support from the Graded Fund, Innovate 2015 attracted 1,000 students and leaders in education from around the world. Featured speakers included some of the brightest minds in education: Suzie Boss, Joey Lee, Scott McLeod, Ewan McIntosh and Mike Anderson. They covered topics that included Project-Based Learning, Digital Leadership, Design Thinking, and Gamification. In a special session Start-Up Stay-Up, 25 students spent three days learning and developing a social business. Graded teachers facilitated over 30 workshops, and opened their classrooms to offer an immersive learning experience. Through Innovate 2015, Graded showcased its world class teachers and inspired educators and students to reach new levels of excellence.
“Speaking at Innovate 2015 was an awesome experience - I got to interact with so many people from around the globe.” Gian Salles Grade 7 student
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PROJECTS THAT
INSPIRE EXCELLENCE
AIR CONDITIONING UNITS FOR A WING NEW LIGHT SYSTEM FOR AUDITORIUM
PLAYGROUND ENHANCEMENTS
DAMIAN COOPER INSTITUTE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
EDUCHANGE
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JV AND VARSITY UNIFORMS
NEW LIGHT SYSTEM FOR BLACK BOX THEATER
LS LIBRARY RENOVATIONS
EVERYDAY MATHEMATICS TRAINING
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Giving that Inspires Intercultural Competence What makes Graded special is its commitment to educating students who are balanced, responsible, curious, and reflective risk takers. This year, donors helped support projects that fostered diversity, initiated conversations on integrity, success and promoted community service learning. Participation in activities like these fosters honesty and a personal commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of others.
DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES: MATT HOLM This past year Graded hosted Matt Holm, co-author and graphic designer of the immensely popular graphic novels, “Babymouse” and “Squish” series. He presented to grades K5 8 on Storytelling Through Graphics, expanded collaborative storytelling and visual literacy skills. Students were also lucky enough to name the 20th book in the Babymouse series: “Babymouse Goes for the Gold”.
“I liked that he said he might write a new book using our ideas... and then he did!” Isabella Albanese, 5th grade student
MUN
This past school year, over 50 Graded students welcomed 35 students from the International School of Curitiba and the Nido de Aguilas School in Santiago, Chile for the second annual South America Junior Model United Nations (SAJMUN). Through this program and conference, students address global issues in a real-world setting through researching, public speaking, debating, and writing. This type of work strengthens critical thinking, teamwork, and leadership abilities as well as fosters diplomatic skills.
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Giving that Inspires Intercultural Competence
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE: PAULO ITO
Students were inspired by Paulo Ito, world-renowned artist who tackles social and political issues through graffiti, during his one-week residency in February 2015. Students were thrilled to work closely with an influential artist who is known for his work that often goes viral online, shaping dialogue on key issues of the day. During his visit to Graded, he taught High School art classes, and guided students through the re-painting of the student center. His visit encouraged students and teachers alike to rethink the role of art, space and politics, and the powerful impact one person can have on the world.
“I had never had the chance to get to know or work with street art before. This new experience introduced some other, more current styles of art and I had fun being able to leave our paintings on the school walls. Paulo Ito’s visit raised my consciousness of the art we can see in the streets; not to mention that I feel proud whenever I spot one of his art works while passing by.” Seulbi Lee 9 grade student th
“Working with Paulo Ito was amazing experience for me as an IB Art student. My project is based on current social issues, so I immeadiately identified with him.” Marina Cortés Calle 12th grade student 35
Giving that Empowers engaged, ethical Citizens Graded students value diversity both on campus and outside the school’s walls. By engaging in numerous activities that promote awareness of other ways of life, students gain valuable real world experience. Donors were essential in providing support for the scholarship program as well as other projects that brought new ideas, thinkers and leaders to campus. This type of support ensures that Graded continues to be a community focused on being inclusive and open to different perspectives.
GRADED SCHOLAR SUPPORT: INCREASING ACCESS
Thanks to ongoing support from the Lemann Foundation and Graded Fund, Graded provided scholarship support for three students as well as launched an Outreach Program for ten students to identify talented Brazilians for the Graded Scholar Program. Scholarship support includes tuition, tutoring, counseling, testing, home Internet connection, and post-graduation support. The Graded Scholar Program provides extraordinary opportunities for the participating students and the entire community as it inspires excellence, and fosters diversity and balance in our community.
“The Graded Scholar Program will have a transformative impact on the school and hopefully the country.” Roberto Sallouti ‘90 President of the Board, Parent
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Giving that Empowers engaged, ethical Citizens
In March 2015, Léo Oliveira created a video from his Skidmore dorm room to thank the Graded community for their ongoing support and share the impact of his Graded experience in his life today.
“Graded evidently provides a fantastic education, but more than that, and what I think is key about the scholarship program is that, for students like me, it offers vision. Graded expanded my horizons and it showed me that my true limits were far from the ones that I had set for myself.” Léo Oliveira ‘15 Skidmore College Class of 2019
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GIVING TO GRADED EVENTS CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN SPECIAL EVENTS
Throughout the year, Centennial Campaign Executive Committee members hosted important dinners to update parents, alumni, and corporate partners on the progress of the Campaign and outline priorities for the future. In September 2014, Amalia Spinardi and Roberto Thompson hosted an event for prospective donors, and in March 2015, Roberto and Maria Angela Klabin hosted an event for Leadership Donors. We would like to thank these families for their dedication, commitment, and generosity towards this important effort for Graded.
“It is always with excitement and pride that I refer to Graded’s commitment to excellence and its true belief that only great people can shape the world’s future.” Gustavo Junqueira Parent and Leadership Donor
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GIVING TO GRADED EVENTS DONOR RECOGNITION COCKTAIL
In May 2015, board member Carlos Hitoshi Castro and his wife Paula graciously hosted the Donor Recognition Cocktail at their home for 150 parents and alumni. The event recognized Gold, Eagle Club, Century Club, Trustee’s Circle, as well as Leadership Donors. Roberto Sallouti ‘90, President of the Board, and Lee Fertig, Superintendent, thanked guests for their generosity, spoke about the importance of the support, and gave an update on the Centennial Campaign.
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GRADED FUND DONORS TRUSTEE CIRCLE (+R$10,000) Anonymous (3) Adalberto Schettert Andrea and Benjamin Driggs Claudia and Renato Ochman* Cristiana and Rodolpho Protasio* Cristiane C. Lemos and J. Mathias von Bernuth* Daniela and Martin Escobari Deborah and Paulo Haegler Família Brito Família Giraldez Casañas Ik Kyoon Ahn In the name of Alice Cho ‘18 In the name of João ‘17 Bardella Kalil and Pedro ‘27 Baccaro Kalil In the name of Luiz Guilherme Gentil Soares Hoelz ‘15 and Walter Luiz Gentil Soares Hoelz ‘16 In the name of Rodrigo Kyung Yun Ko ‘16 In the name of Thiago Rossi Cuppoloni Costa Lima ‘19 Jihan Zoghbi and Ali Taha Jorge Felipe and Beatriz Lemann Julia and Christian Egan Juliana and Roberto Sallouti ‘90* Maílson da Nóbrega, Rosa Dalcin and Gabriel Dalcin da Nóbrega ‘12 Masagão Ribeiro Family Cristiane C. Lemos and J. Mathias von Bernuth* Roberta Civita ‘84 Tadeu and Simone Carneiro The Arantes Family The Buzolin Family The Cabral-Garnder Family* The Colli Filgueiras Family The Graded PTA The Juliano Family The Ribeiro da Silva Family U.S. State Department - Office of Overseas Schools Vânia and Arnaldo Curiati CENTURY CLUB (R$5,000 - R$9,999) Anonymous Camila and Eduardo Mendez Cintia and Mario Pierry Claudio and Paige Geiger* Claudio Luiz Lottenberg and Ida Szamfater Daniel ‘92 and Giselle ‘94 Arippol Fábio and Maria Fernanda Coelho* Gabriela ‘26, Olivia ‘28 and Stella Oppenheimer Fleury In the name of Carolina ‘18, Mariana ‘19 and 40
João ‘28 Hopp In the name of Felipe Seawright Lima ‘27 In the name of João Pedro ‘20 and Victor ‘21 Souza Isabel and Ricardo Veirano Maria and Marcos Lutz Michael ‘93 and Tatiana Esrubilsky Monica Boudaye Della Nina ‘83* Pan American School of Porto Alegre Renato and Mariana Boranga Sérgio Monaro and Nadia Scharen-Guivel Soraya, Carolina ‘12 and Pedro ‘16 Rodrigues The Calheiros Family The Fertig Family The Mattos Family The Miyake Family The Santucci Family The Vidigal Araujo Family The Vieira Family Tufi Duek and Natalie Klein EAGLE CLUB (R$2,500 - R$4,999) Anonymous Adriana Monti and Jeff Lippman Andrea F. Andrezo and Filipe B. Areno Daniela and Abraham Weintraub David and Kristi De Wind Debora and Alvaro Marangoni Edgard Corona Geeta and Amir Nasruddin In the name of Enzo 21 e Rebecca ‘25 Tomasoni In the name of Nina Mayer de Paulo ‘16 In the name of Ricky ‘17 and Lela ‘28 Bilton Keren and Eduardo Soriano Luiz and Rosana Salles Marcello and Flavia Hallake Mateus, Luciana, Lucas ‘23 and Amanda ‘24 Andrade Renato Maluli ‘82 Rocha Azevedo Family The Borger Family The Estrada Bianchi Family The Hornstein Family The Kriss Family The Peterson Family The Silberberg Family The Smith Family Tiniti Matsumoto Jr. and Isabel Figueiredo Walter Herbert Dissinger and Marisa R. T. Dissinger
GRADED FUND DONORS GOLD DONOR (R$1,000 - R$2,499) Vanessa Carvalho Anonymous (7) Alan O. Burstin ‘83 and Family SILVER DONOR (R$1- R$999) Alex Parke ‘16 and Gabriel Parke ‘22 Anonymous (7) Alexandre and Andrea Abizaid Andrew ‘81 and Sandra McDonnell Amaris Obregon Elle Roedemeier Antonio Carlos Conceição ‘00 Erin Geld ‘03 Betina Veiga Ting ‘88, Peter, Yasmin ‘28 and PJ Fabiana and JJ James ‘29 Ting Família Falasca Claudia and Rodrigo Bocardi Grammatiki and Rolf Andersen Cynthia Catlett ‘99 In the name of Andrew ‘22 and Daniel ‘24 Elaine Agaton Gabor DeAlmeida Felipe and Tammy Montagna In the name of Caiuá Anconi Moreira ‘20 In the name of Ceci Alcala ‘22 In the name of Helen ‘23 and Julia ‘25 Choi In the name of Colette Sinkfield ‘23 In the name of Ingrid Fortes ‘23 In the name of Dong Kun Kim ‘16 In the name of Ji Yin ‘18 and Ji Won ‘19 Jung In the name of Eduardo Schahin Coccaro ‘15 In the name of Marina Cortés ‘16 In the name of Gabriel ‘25 and Sofia ‘28 In the name of Myeong Kim ‘16 Thompson Jennifer and Manuel Fernandez In the name of Olivia ‘27 and Thomas ‘29 Lynch Jody Ubert In the name of Tiago Maia ‘27 Judson and Cara Snyder Irma and Ronald Van Ballegooijen Laureana Piragine and Rodrigo Gonçalves Jean-Claude Ramirez Lisa Peixoto Jorge and Aline Laranjeira Marcello Bulgarelli Lanbo Cao Marco Antonio C. Nascimento Marc and Lineth Veilleux Purdie Family Marvin and Darcie Boakye* Suely Pillibossian Michael and Muzette Britt Susan Burnquist ‘73 Michael Raney and Kaitlin Weatherly The Campos Family Moretzsohn Family The Carvalho Family Nada and Michael Collins The González Verderesi Family Ocki Fernandes The Zicarelli de Oliveira Family Patricia and Jacques Kaiser Thierry and Mônica Soret Paulo and Liliana Fernandes Toshiki and Atsuko Shinagawa Sergio and Valeria Quiroga Valter Mesquita Simon Kim and Sujin Ahn Vance Boisjoli The Bendenoun Family *Board Member The Debrosse Family The Engstrom Family “We participate in the Graded Fund every year because we like The La Laina Family The Larsen Family to have the opportunity to support specific projects that are being The Porto Family developed at Graded that we really believe in.“ The Willot Family Thomas and Nivea Colwell
Daniela Escobari Parent and Graded Fund Donor
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GRADED SCHOOL 2014- 2015 LEADERSHIP TEAM LEE FERTIG SUPERINTENDENT LISA PEIXOTO DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS AMARIS OBREGON DIRECTOR OF TEACHING AND LEARNING R. BLAIR PETERSON HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL OCKI FERNANDES HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL JEFFREY LIPPMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL MARK ENGSTROM MIDDLE SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL NADA COLLINS LOWER SCHOOL PRINCIPAL VANCE BOISJOLI LOWER SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL KAREN MATTOS BRAZILIAN STUDIES DIRECTOR ELOISA GALESSO BRAZILIAN STUDIES COORDINATOR JACK KRISS DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ELAINE GABOR BUSINESS DIRECTOR FELICIA ALLARD SMITH CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER 43
GRADED SCHOOL AV. PRES. GIOVANNI GRONCHI, 4710 Sﾃグ PAULO SP BRAZIL 05724-002 55-11-3747-4800
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