At P.G. Chambers School, we believe in our mission with a passion beyond all others; we see limitless possibilities for the children and families we serve, for ourselves, and for our organization; and we promise to keep the needs of children like Katie and their families foremost, as we help them achieve all that is important to them.
Dear Friend of P.G. Chambers School, Over time, we have learned that discovering each child’s unique potential is a story that unfolds every day. As you review this report of the 20102011 school year, you will see, as we do, the discoveries made every day at our school, in our programs, and in the community. As we have grown, from serving 69 children in 1954 to providing state-of-the-art education and therapy for almost 600 children and their families, the world around us has changed. Technology has given our students a voice, mobility, and access to the curriculum; tapping their creativity and opening their world in ways that were not imagined in 1954. Professionals and families alike acknowledge that children with disabilities require a wide array of services, including education, therapies, health care, life skills training, and family support, if students are to reach their full potential. In a changing environment, P.G. Chambers School has not just kept pace, but has set the standard for education of children with disabilities, birth – 14 years of age. Through the generosity of the F. M. Kirby Foundation, the C. Northrop Pond and Althea Marder Pond Foundation, and the United Way of Northern New Jersey, our early intervention program for infants and toddlers with disabilities and developmental delays is surviving severe state budget cuts. Generous grants from The Hyde and Watson Foundation, The Daniel Galorenzo Foundation, Caroline Ellis, the New York Jets, SMART Technologies and Teq, Intel, Government Executive Media Group, and O’Keefe and Company have helped us install SMART Boards™ in all of our classrooms. Through the support of friends like you, who have believed in us for so many years, we have been able to combine our talents and resources so that each child will develop a love of learning, a desire for independence, and unshakable self-confidence. Your help has allowed us to discover, and unfold, hundreds of unique stories and incredible talents.
Susan Seamans Executive Director
Unjeria C. Jackson, M.D. President, Board of Trustees
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Max, who has a diagnosis of spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, uses an iPad™ and a speech program, Proloquo2Go™, for communication. Because of Max’s fine motor challenges, using the iPad with the typical touch and swipe of a finger was a concern. Speech pathologist, Jen, consulted with Max’s occupational therapist at the school to find ways for him to control his touch on the iPad. As a result, Max has shown remarkable improvement and is now a wiz at using his iPad, navigating quickly and independently, creating novel sentences, and typing.
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P.G. Chambers School is a real school providing a real education to real children. Every person writes their own story. And so the children at P.G. Chambers School are writing unique stories of their childhoods. Each day a new page is written, with the help of highly-skilled educators, experienced therapists, and cutting-edge technologies. Like each child, each story is different.
Our Values Students enrolled in P.G. Chambers School will: •
be curious about the world around them
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be ready and eager to learn
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achieve academic success
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communicate their ideas, thoughts, and feelings
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have self-confidence
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develop relationships with children and adults in their community
P.G. Chambers School Strategic Goals for 2010-2011 1. T o improve childrens’ skills by offering best practice instruction and support services 2. T o expand services in areas that meet the needs of current students and provide a foundation for long-term organizational growth 3. T o support and enhance students’ academic, functional, communication, social, and leisure skills through technology
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Bennett enjoys the ball pit in the school’s sensory motor gym. Sarah, his mother, states, “We truly appreciate the difference you [early intervention staff ] are making in Bennett’s developmental progress. Thank you.”
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Our Programs Early Intervention Early intervention services help children with disabilities and developmental delays from birth – 3 years of age, and support families in promoting child development. Early intervention services include: •
Developmental screening, assessment, and monitoring
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Special education and therapies (speech, occupational, physical therapy)
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Individualized Family Service Plans and services
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Home visits, play groups, and family support groups
Relationships with families are the cornerstone of intervention. By listening to a family’s concerns regarding their child, we can help them achieve their goals with confidence. Adequate funding is a challenge for early intervention services. Generous grants from the F. M. Kirby Foundation, the C. Northrop Pond and Althea Marder Pond Foundation, and the United Way of Northern New Jersey, in addition to state, local, and private funding, provided much needed support for infants and toddlers in 2010-2011. 2010-2011 Early Intervention Program Enrollment: 76 infants and toddlers
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At the age of two, Ava was diagnosed with developmental dyspraxia, a motor learning condition that affects planning of movements and communication. Often a hidden disorder, under normal circumstances children with dyspraxia may appear just like other children.
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Kids Count Child Care Kids Count is a licensed, inclusive, full-day, year-round child care program providing learning, social, and nurturing experiences for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with and without disabilities, 6 weeks – 5 years of age. Inclusion provides opportunities for children with disabilities to learn from their typically developing peers, while helping children without disabilities understand individual differences. Ava’s Story Ava, an energetic little girl, looks, acts, and plays just like any child her age. With soft brown curls, bright expressive eyes, and an engaging smile, Ava charms everyone she meets. At about age two, Ava’s parents noticed that her language and fine motor skills were not developing at the same rate and proficiency as those of her cousins. Soon after seeing her pediatrician and a neurologist, Ava was diagnosed with a condition called developmental dyspraxia. The family was referred for early intervention services and began receiving speech therapy through P.G. Chambers School. Six months after beginning therapy, school speech therapists recommended that Ava attend the Kids Count Child Care program where she would have appropriate role models for speech and be able to practice her skills. The Kids Count Child Care staff worked collaboratively with Ava’s therapist and her parents on her goals. When Ava turned three and was evaluated to determine her eligibility for special education, the local school district found that her communication skills were very effective and Ava was able to have a combined set of services in the Pre-K general education class with support from the special education teacher and speech therapist. Ava then continued to come to the Kids Count program during the summer. Ava’s mother stated, “We wound up at Kids Count due to Ava’s need for speech therapy, and were so happy with the program that we continued to have Ava attend during the summer.” In addition to private fees, Kids Count Child Care is supported by generous grants from the United Way of Northern New Jersey, the Board of Chosen Freeholders, Morris County, foundation gifts, and private donors. 2010-2011 Kids Count Child Care Enrollment: 53 infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
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Mikey is enrolled in the elementary school program, for students ages 5 – 8, which is a full academic program. Learning is supported by access to technology and research-based curricula. High quality instructional programs meet each student’s individual learning style and unique needs. The student’s academic experience is guided by the IEP (Individualized Education Plan), and there is a collaborative approach to instruction and curricula.
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Private School Each day, with the help of dedicated teachers, therapists, and others, students at P.G. Chambers School learn new things, experience exciting adventures, and develop the confidence they need for success. The school program is a dynamic special education program for students with multiple disabilities, 3 – 14 years of age. Students with disabilities participate in an educational program that challenges their learning and supports their overall development, broadening our students’ participation in learning gradelevel concepts. As an Approved Private School for Students with Disabilities, P.G. Chambers School’s curriculum aligns with New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards in all areas of academic instruction. “ We owe it to our students, their families, and their sending districts, to continue to find methods, materials, and strategies that result in student success, making P.G. Chambers School a state-ofthe-art option for educating students with disabilities.” – Edee Levey, Assistant Director and School Principal While technology has been an important tool to assist children with disabilities achieve academic success, recent innovations and exciting new technology are changing the way students learn and the way teachers teach. Through the introduction of dynamic, state-of-the-art technology, such as SMART Boards, as well as the incorporation of mainstream technology, such as iPads and tablets, students are demonstrating a depth of knowledge and improvements in communicating this knowledge in ways not seen before. Mikey’s Story Mikey is an energetic boy with Down syndrome. Teacher Erin tells us, “Since the introduction of the SMART Board, the change in Mikey’s attention span is like night and day. Before, it was challenging to motivate him to take part in a lesson. Now, using the SMART Board, the change is amazing and Mikey is making significant academic progress. For example, in mathematics, the students may count sticks to learn simple addition and subtraction. When Mikey was given the sticks, he lost focus and tossed the sticks away. Now, math is presented on the SMART Board, with animated characters doing the adding and subtracting. It’s just amazing; he now understands more mathematical concepts and uses more problem-solving techniques.”
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In the elementary school program, Jenna and her classmates learn to enjoy and understand the written word as they listen to and engage in conversations and stories, share ideas in writing, and develop the skills to read. Through direct instruction in reading groups, students learn word analysis and comprehension skills. All students enjoy story sharing, creative writing, guest readers, and literacy programs that combine skill development with experience.
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Jenna’s Story Bright-eyed Jenna, a student with challenged verbal and fine motor skills, uses a head switch that her occupational therapist installed on her chair to operate her DynaVox®, an augmentative device she uses to communicate. Then, in comes the SMART Board, and Jenna is able to use her head switch to fully participate in lessons with her classmates, making choices and identifying reading words. Using the switch, she produces pictures, makes choices, and identifies reading words on the SMART Board, unlocking what Jenna knew, but was not able to communicate before this technology was available. What is a SMART Board? The SMART Board is a large, touch-sensitive white board screen, mounted on rails so that the height can be adjusted to accommodate students with different needs. Powerful computer software enables a great variety of applications tailored to the learning style of each student. Through the Internet, the SMART Board takes students on virtual tours to other schools, museums, and even foreign travel destinations. At P.G. Chambers School, beginning in grade 3, students participate in the statewide testing program as written in their Individualized Education Program (IEP), with most taking the Alternate Proficiency Assessment (APA), and still others taking the standardized NJ Assessment of Skills and Knowledge (NJ ASK). The NJ ASK is the same test administered to students in the general education population and is available to our students using modifications and accommodations. Students are scored as not proficient, proficient, and advanced proficient. In the 2010-2011 school year, 52 students participated in the APA. 87% of the students achieved a score of proficient in Language Arts/Literacy; 12% achieved advanced proficient scores in Language Arts/Literacy; 61% achieved a score of proficient in Math; 20% achieved advanced proficient scores in Math. Additionally, 15 students in grades 4 and 8 participated in the science portion of the test and all 15 achieved proficient scores. P.G. Chambers School’s comprehensive programs are funded through tuition reimbursement from Public School Boards of Education, foundation gifts, corporate grants, and private donors. 2010-2011 Private School Enrollment: 96 students
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The middle school years mark the start of applying foundation skills to higher level thinking in the full academic program. Patrick and his fellow students use their foundation skills in reading, mathematics, self expression, science, and social studies for creative writing, understanding written instructions, problem-solving and critical thinking, collaborating on projects, and exploring their world. Teachers and teams deliver instruction within a meaningful context to foster motivation, mastery, and application to everyday life.
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Patrick is bright, sensitive, and self-assured. He is challenged in using spoken language and he uses a motorized wheel chair to move around the school. Like many pre-adolescent boys, Patrick wanted to go to sleep-away camp. The challenge — convincing his parents that he could take care of himself. In his presentation to the Parent Guild, Patrick told his story. Patrick’s Story “Last summer, I wanted to go to camp to make new friends and I wanted to have fun without Mom and Dad. A couple of things I liked about being at camp are that they have fun games, dancing, good food, and always really nice friends. Some of the fun games we played were capturethe-flag, poker, and black jack. There wasn’t really anything I didn’t like. I thought it was awesomely cool to sleep over without Mom and Dad because I could sleep-in every day, but at the same time I felt kind of nervous. I tried to talk my Dad into letting me go to camp using my puppy dog eyes, but it didn’t work. It was Mom who had the trick. Her trick was she convinced Dad by telling him it was good for me to be independent. She said it was a good experience for me. The camp increased my self-confidence because I realized I could do things on my own. The camp also increased my feeling of independence. I was able to make new friends by myself. I was able to fall asleep without Mom or Dad. I picked out my own food and ate on my own. It was a really great experience being at camp. I hope I can go again!”
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Emma and Nataley are preparing for handwriting time with the “Handwriting without Tears” program, used by the occupational therapy department. After their finger and hand warm-ups, they will be ready to write the letter of the week, using chalkboards and chalk.
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Therapy At P.G. Chambers School, therapy includes traditional physical therapy, improving gross and fine motor skills, balance and coordination, and strength and endurance. Occupational therapy provides remediation, adaptations, and strategies so that a student can pursue the occupations of a child including play, tasks, self-care, and schoolwork. Speech-language pathology touches many areas of child development including language development, communication, and feeding and swallowing difficulties that many of our students experience. What makes therapy unique at P.G. Chambers School is the collaboration and coordination of all of these efforts, helping children have full access to every learning opportunity. P.G. Chambers School therapy programs are funded through tuition reimbursement from Public School Boards of Education, foundation gifts, corporate grants, and private donors. 2010-2011 Therapy Hours: 41,712 Nursing Students at the school often have a complex, interrelated set of needs, resulting from physical disabilities, chronic health conditions, or both. A primary responsibility for the nurse is to develop a rapport with the student, creating a relationship that offers security, confidence, knowledge, and care. P.G. Chambers School nursing staff work on the student’s multidisciplinary team to assist, particularly the teacher, with understanding the child’s diagnosis and medical needs, and how these needs impact their school experience. Nurses also provide a direct line of communication with families, offering information, resources, and very often, emotional support to parents. School-wide, the director of nursing and the nursing staff are responsible for establishing and maintaining an environment of optimal health and safety. They conduct and monitor the efficiency of fire and evacuation drills, educate staff on universal precautions, CPR, and other health and safety issues, and provide information on health alerts and precautions.
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Aidan benefits from aquatic therapy to improve his strength and head control, and increase the ability to support his own weight. The pool is also a great place for training a child’s muscles used to walk (gait-training). It is a wonderful environment where children are motivated and can have fun while they practice important skills.
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Contract Services P.G. Chambers School is also an Approved Clinic and Agency of the NJ Department of Education and, as such, provides related services (physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language therapy; and educational consultation) through contracts with public school districts and private schools in the surrounding communities. The services are provided in conjunction with the special education program in the schools. In 2010-2011, P.G. Chambers School had contracts with 14 school districts, providing services for approximately 300 students. P.G. Chambers School’s experienced and highly qualified therapists provide educationally-based therapy services to public school districts for evaluations, direct therapy services, consultation for including children with disabilities in their local public schools, and in-service training for school staff and parent groups. 2010-2011 Contract Services Recipients: 300 For more than 10 years, the school has operated an Aquatic Therapy Program for children with disabilities, 3 – 18 years of age. In 2010-2011, the program, through a collaborative project between P.G. Chambers School and the West Morris Area YMCA, enrolled 7-10 children with various types of neurological, orthopedic, genetic, and other developmental disabilities. This successful partnership brought together the YMCA’s expertise in aquatic programming and its state-of-the-art pool facility with P.G. Chambers School’s expertise in pediatric physical and occupational therapy. This specially designed Aquatic Therapy Program was, and continues to be, located at the West Morris Area YMCA in Randolph. The program augmented the children’s more traditional “land” physical and occupational therapy programs at school, and focused on developing children’s flexibility, strength, coordination, following directions, developmental swimming skills, and social skills. For many children, the pool offers opportunities for independent movement that they do not have on land. The properties of the water can assist the therapist when working on physical skills and movement, while at the same time providing a fun, motivating, and safe environment.
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Art is a form of communication and a language for self-expression. In PGCS art class, we begin by presenting students with an inspiration piece, typically from a particular artist or art movement. Class discussion includes art history and how the art might reflect a particular culture. The creative process is broken into steps and the piece is often produced over time. Kandinsky’s Radiating Circles was the inspiration for this piece, and pop-artist, Jim Dine’s “Hearts” inspired the pieces on the facing page. Student artists have displayed their work at the bi-annual P.G. Chambers School Art Exhibit, venues in Morris and Essex Counties, and as far as Pennsylvania State University.
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The Summer Art Camp The Summer Art Camp Program at the Visual Arts Center of NJ (the Arts Center) is the result of continuing collaboration between PGCS and the Arts Center. The Arts Center is a full-scale, ninestudio art school taught by an award-winning faculty and includes a two-story exhibition gallery, two strolling galleries, a digital media studio, and a sculpture garden. It is an alternative inclusive summer camp setting for PGCS students. The camp was held June 21-July 1. Twenty-four students, 5 – 14 years of age, were organized into two groups: 5 – 9 years of age and 10 – 14 years of age. The project goal was to enhance students’ sensory, cognitive, and communication skills through exploring various artistic mediums and modes of expression. Using a team teaching approach of the Art Center’s resident artists and PGCS special education art teacher, the art lessons became more accessible and successful for the students because of both the individualized and specialized learning strategies that were employed. While the primary goal was to provide students with a high-quality art experience, a secondary goal was to encourage learning in settings outside of the special education environment. The project was highly successful and will continue as part of the P.G. Chambers School summer program. Special Projects In 2009-2010, P.G. Chambers School received funding from the Summit Area Public Foundation to support a comprehensive approach to helping students and families manage transitions both within and from P.G. Chambers School to other educational and community settings. Our long-term vision for transition coordination is that by school year 2013-2014, PGCS will have an established system for providing the students, their families, and the community with transition services and resources. The project supported essential components of the strategic plan to improve preparation, coordination, and implementation of an effective transition process for students and families at P.G. Chambers School. Each student, family, and staff team jointly developed a plan for the student’s future, to identify barriers to be overcome, and, building on a student’s strengths, to develop the skills that will help them achieve their vision. Through the project, students developed personal portfolios and parents participated in planning, training, and education.
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When asked to talk about her transition to public school, Victoria enthusiastically responsed, “I felt very excited to go to public school because I knew it would be much better for me. When I got there, I saw lots of kids that I didn’t know and I was excited to make new friends. I did make a lot of friends there too. If one of my friends from P. G. Chambers School was going to public school, I would wish them luck and hope he or she has fun. I would also tell them not to feel nervous or scared.”
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Victoria is a charming young woman, with a sparkle in her eye, an engaging wit, and energy to do and be anything that she dreams. Now on her way to middle school, her mother, Anabela, tells the story of Victoria’s full and accomplished young life. Victoria’s Story “At 9 months old, Victoria was diagnosed with Merosin Deficient Congenital Muscular Dystrophy, a muscle disease that ranges from mild to profound. We learned that she was profoundly affected and might never walk. The neurologist, however, impressed by Victoria’s interaction and smile, said that she was “a very bright child who would live a happy life.” Despite this promise, Victoria struggled with the simplest things. We quickly adopted the neurologist’s outlook, and sought the best care and therapy that we could find. The love and support we received from the therapists and nursing staff at P.G. Chambers School was instrumental in living this mission. Victoria began receiving services through the PGCS Early Intervention Program. When she entered the preschool program with delays in expressive language and auditory processing, speech therapy was added. The early therapies that Victoria received laid the foundation for many incredible milestones to come. From learning to sit independently to driving a power wheel chair, learning computer operation to participating in acting, musical movement, and science club, Victoria worked hard and never gave up, despite many medical setbacks, operations, and challenges. Most importantly, she became an INDEPENDENT and CONFIDENT young girl! These achievements were beyond our dreams, and, we believe, more important to a fulfilling life than the ability to walk. The transition process began when Victoria was graduating from preschool at PGCS, and we were asked to consider public school kindergarten. After touring the prospective school, I knew that Victoria was not ready for the public school and the public school was not ready for her. At the end of second grade, when all of Victoria’s significant needs could be met, and her confidence was established, the transition began. The process was gradual and guided and within four months, Victoria was a happy, successful, full-time, second grade public school student, thanks to the collective efforts of all involved. In her first year at the school, she was recommended for the Gifted and Talented Program, where she wrote poetry and short stories and participated in the Student Acting League of Arts and Drama. Victoria just completed 5th grade, achieving her best academic year. She has embraced the same extra-curricular activities in public school that she was exposed to at PGCS. Her favorite subject is science and she is extremely excited to be moving on to middle school in the fall with dreams of becoming a veterinarian!”
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Young children with disabilities, 3 – 5 years of age, like Sophia, are enrolled in the P.G. Chambers School preschool program. In preschool, children attend half-day sessions to help them develop the play, social, and basic readiness skills that will provide a foundation for future success in school.
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Training and Continuing Education At P.G. Chambers School, we are committed to improving the care and education of children with disabilities, to supporting families, and to strengthening the professional community. Our commitment to the professional community includes a comprehensive internship program and professional continuing education conferences. Internships Through the Collaborative Internship Project, funded through a grant from Seton Hall University, P.G. Chambers School developed an innovative approach to clinical placements for students in speech language pathology, and occupational and physical therapy. Interns were mentored and supervised by professionals in their own field, while also interacting with peers and professionals across disciplines. This approach to clinical placements was implemented with the common purpose and belief of providing the very best care for children by treating the whole child. 2010-2011 Student Interns: 62 Occupational Therapy Students: 6 Physical Therapy Students: 4 Speech-Language Pathology Students: 3 Nursing Students: 32 Medical Residents: 17 Conferences P.G. Chambers School has been conducting continuing education conferences since 1993. Expansion of the series over the past six years has resulted in training for more than 2,000 professionals, paraprofessionals, and parents. Over 40 separate courses, approved by professional and state boards for licensing requirements, have been offered through the series. In 2010-2011, P.G. Chambers School sponsored and co-sponsored 11 conferences for 271 attendees. Based on the school mission of helping children reach their maximum potential, we have made a significant investment in preparing and improving the expertise of those who work with children with disabilities.
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Financial Statement The successful operation of P.G. Chambers School depends on both our organization’s impact on the lives of children with disabilities and their families, as well as our ability to sustain the school’s financial health over time. This dual bottom line remains front and center in all of our strategic decisions. The Board of Trustees and executive director apply key business principles, ensuring the school has sufficient working capital to adequately meet present needs without compromising the future. P.G. Chambers School operates from a secure financial position with a planned annual surplus, minimal debt, and a modest investment portfolio. Contributions from our community are critical to our programs and fill the gap between earned income and the actual cost of services. In 2010-2011, for every dollar contributed, 95% went directly to programs, a number we can all be proud of reporting.
Public Support and Revenue 12%
4% 1%
Fees and Tuitions.................................$7,893,073 Contributions & Special Events............... 833,767 United Way................................................ 29,800
9%
74%
Government Contracts............................. 451,682 Investments........................................... 1,253,232 Total Public Support and Revenue........... $10,461,554
Expenses
5%
Program Services................................. $8,171,651 Administration and Development.......... $468,906 Total Expenses........................................... $8,640,557
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95%
Statement of Financial Position June 30, 2011 and 2010 Assets Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable, net Prepaid expenses Investments, at fair value Cash restricted for property acquisition Property and equipment, net Total Assets
2011
2010
$432,584 853,587 43,841 8,397,377 456,250 5,775,119
$935,955 845,749 66,299 6,146,081 431,250 5,953,285
15,958,758
14,378,619
Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued expenses Accrued compensation Mortgage payable
77,324 593,263 1,083,452
238,598 613,291 1,143,008
Total Liabilities
1,754,039
1,994,897
1,114,042 10,627,283
989,206 9,124,280
11,741,325
10,113,486
597,243 1,866,151
455,085 1,815,151
14,204,719
12,383,722
$15,958,758
$14,378,619
Unrestricted
Temporarily Restricted
Permanently Restricted
$7,893,073 405,287 0 451,682 386,401 (103,036)
$0 94,115 29,800 0 0 0
$0 51,000 0 0 0 0
283,365
0
0
283,365
1,127,139 107,850
126,093 (107,850)
0 0
1,253,232 0
10,268,396
142,158
51,000
10,461,554
Expenses Program services Management and general Fundraising
8,171,651 68,489 400,417
0 0 0
0 0 0
8,171,651 68,489 400,417
Total Expenses
8,640,557
0
0
8,640,557
1,627,839
142,158
51,000
1,820,997
10,113,486
455,085
1,815,151
12,383,722
$11,741,325
$597,243
$1,866,151
$14,204,719
Commitments Net Assets Unrestricted; designated by Board for investment Unrestricted Total Unrestricted Temporarily Restricted Permanently Restricted Total Net Assets Total Liabilities and Net Assets
Statement of Activities Year Ended June 30, 2011 Public Support and Revenue Fees and tuition Contributions United Way Government contracts Special events revenues Less: costs of direct benefits to donors Net revenues from special events Investment loss, net of investment fees Net assets released from restrictions Total Public Support and Revenue
Change in Net Assets Net Assets at Beginning of Year Net Assets at End of Year
Total $7,893,073 550,402 29,800 451,682 386,401 (103,036)
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PGCSDonors On behalf of P. G. Chambers School Board of Trustees, staff, students, and families, we’d like to thank those friends who made unrestricted and restricted gifts to the general fund and to the endowment fund between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011. If you made a gift after June 30, 2011, your gift will appear in our 2011-2012 Annual Report.
Dream Maker Patti and Ray Chambers County of Morris – Board of Chosen Freeholders Suzan Gordon F. M. Kirby Foundation Sandy Hill Foundation United Way of Northern New Jersey Morris County Office Visionary Anonymous Bayview Foundation Cathy and David Cornine Deerhaven Fund The Glenmede Trust Company, N.A. Unjeria Jackson, M.D. and Larry Thompson Addie and Daniel Kanter Charles F. & Ruth J. Knippenberg Foundation The MCJ Amelior Foundation Network for Good Park Avenue Foundation C. Northrop Pond and Althea Maude Pond Foundation Summit Area Public Foundation Barbara and Norman Tomlinson Innovator Breakaway Technologies, Inc. P.G. Chambers School Auxiliary Cognizant US Corp The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation Sarah and Eric Elbell Caroline Ellis Adrianna and Anthony Esposito Intel Corporation Jennifer and Anastasios Konidaris The Lipper Family Charitable Foundation Ruth and Michael Lipper Rose and David Nakamura Thelma and Edward Negley Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation Gayle and Thomas Rowland Thermal Service of N.J. Inc. Tony Esposito Jr. Foundation Cathy and Jeff Walsh
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Leader Andersen Interior Contracting, Inc. Pamela and Eric Andersen Arseneault, Whipple, Fassett and Azzarello, LLP Molly Ashby Michele and Anthony Bonanno Carroll McNulty & Kull L.L.C. The Christie Family Foundation Inc. Custom Molders Group L.L.C. Rose DeLuca and Frederick Boyle Gloria and William Dodd Kathleen and Timothy Ellis Jill and David Farris Megan and John Hagerty Hartington Trust The Healey Family Foundation KF Mechanical, LLC Sheila Labrecque Nadaskay Kopelson Architects National Journal Group, Inc. The Linda Sue Pfarrer Nortillo Charitable Foundation Julie and Jason Nortillo Linda and Roger Nortillo Lynne and Jeffrey Pagano Barbara and Michael Phillips Prudential Foundation Matching Gifts Angelo Rizzo Anabela and Kirk Rossi The Ryan Family Foundation S & R Steel Construction Lucy Shneyer Lori and Jerry Solomon Law Office of William Strazza Stacey and Bryan Supran The Tarpey Group, LLC United Way of New York City Vericon Construction Company The Walsh Company, LLC Benefactor Patricia and Richard Aboia Eileen and Benjamin Appelbaum Pendryl Blake Betsy and Kurt Borowsky Sabina and Jerry Bruno Lisa and Patrick Burke
Capital Demolition & Construction, Inc. Joseph Caro The Douglas R. and S. Leigh P. Conant Cookie Jar Foundation Sam Dalfonzo Davino Family Foundation, Inc. ExxonMobil Foundation Matching Gift Programs Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Carolyn and Edward Foley Forman Industries Denise Gaffney Hall Family Fund Anthony Haskel Ann and James Haskel Amy and William Haskel Patricia Healy Intel Volunteer Grant Program Ruth and Harry Kalish Linda and David Kaugher Cynthia K. & Peter R. Kellogg Foundation Susan Kloss Knights of Columbus Carrie Kurtzman Edee Levey and Jon Nichols Mary Lohuis Carol and James Longley Lorbin Painting Barbara and John Lynch Maureen and John Lynch Lisa and Vincent Mc Inerney Cynthia and Paul McNutt Jennifer and Brad Melvin Monarch Plumbing & Heating The Monsen Family Foundation, Inc. Barbara and Michael Moran New Jersey State Council Knights of Columbus O’Keeffe & Company, Inc. P.G. Chambers School Board of Trustees Eleanor Enriquez and Robert Peter James Pohlman Margaret and Carmen Romano The Rotary Club of Morris Plains Angelina Schiavone Susan and Swift Seamans Karen and Richard Shea Susan and Gregory Sherowski
1953 T he wish of a small group of dedicated parents begins a structured effort to start an organization to help children with developmental disabilities.
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Melissa and Kyle Shurack Patricia Snouffer Irene Solondz Julie and Todd Stein Structure Tone Inc. Tore Electric Tri-Dim Filter Corporation Truist Union County Plate Glass Virginia and Thomas Walsh Supporter AIA Architect Samantha and Daniel Anderson Sara and Joseph Angeletti Anonymous Margaret and Marshall Bartlett Family Foundation Inc. Vicki Baty Nicole and James Beale Best Way Electric Co., Inc. Mary and Clifford Blanchard Deborah and Kevin Bollinger Dianne and Raymond Bonanno Jerry and Sabina Bruno Julia and Andrew Buteux Elizabeth Carroll Jillian and John Castrucci Krista and Philip Cerasoli City Erectors Crane Rentals Christine and David Clark Jane and Duane Connell Marsha and John Conover Kathleen and James Cowan Lois Ann and Rich Czermak Denise and Ben DeCaito Holly and William Demasi Kristen and Robert Doherty Joanne and Richard Driscoll Karen and John Dubel Teresa and Kurt Eichler Janet Epp-Rosenthal Christine and Austin Fagan Jeanmarie and Kenneth Falco Henry and Edna Fernot Pam Fernot and Randy Mitchell Lindsay and Brian Fitzpatrick The Gale Construction Company Kathie and Joseph Gazdalski GBS Ltd. General Mills Box Tops For Education Nola and Stephen Gephart Claire Giambattista Christine and Michael Gilfillan
Errol Train Giordano Christine and Michael Golabek Dominick Gonnella Elaine and Anthony Grillo JoAnn and Alan Hansen Christine and Klaus Hasenbein Deirdre and Edward Hatfield Haven Engineering Barbara and Lawrence Hollander Karen and Robert Iannaccone Deborah Ingersoll Susan and Angelo Intile JD Shehadi LLC Lori and Richard Kariss Neil Kazan Heather and John Kerner Geraldine and Kevin Kilgore Judy A. Koepff Elayne and Michael Kohner Carolyn and John Kowalik Lindsay and Christopher Kramer Karen and Robert Laferriere Lakeside Carpentry Ann and Seth Leeb Elizabeth and Paige L’Hommedieu LIREMACC Partners LLC Margaret Lodge Susan and Matthew Lodge Meghan and Richard Lyon Suzanne and Michael Maguire Lacey and Matthew Malloy Thomas Mangan Sarah and Michael Mars Helen and David McCarthy Ryan McDermott McGuggan, LLC Joan and Robert McKeracher Wendy McWeeny Julia and Pavan Mehta Merck Partnership for Giving Adrienne and Kevin Monaco Virginia Moriarty Jennifer and Frederick Moss Multipet International Inc. Kathleen Murphy Mutual of America Joseph A. Natoli Construction Corp. Sandra and Gregory Niccolai Palriwala Foundation of America Maryann Panei and Kenneth Branch Patricia Pelton Carol and Thomas Pugsley Eileen Quick Meredith and Jason Roelke
Annaliese and R. Rush Maria and William Scavone Jennifer Schmuckler Ellen Seidman and David Smokler Alison and Brett Skapinetz Loraine and William Skeahan Deann and Randolph Snook Kathleen and Geoffrey Snyder Suzanne and Kurt Spero Virginia and Angelo Spoto Tiffany and Pavel Srnensky Christine and William Stoffel Mary Kay and John Strangfeld Danielle and William Strazza Kelly and Richard Swift Anne and Richard Tobin Christy Turlington Burns Catherine Turner Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Anita and James Ventantonio
Giving Levels Dream Maker..................... $25,000+ Visionary............... $10,000-$24,999 Innovator...................$5,000-$9,999 Leader........................$2,500-$4,999 Benefactor................. $1,000-$2,499 Supporter....................... $500-$999 Partner............................ $250-$499 Advocate.......................... $100-$249 Friend.................................up to $99 Rebecca and Thomas Wafer Hilary Weldon The Westfield Group Margaret Wohlleb Patricia Wyer and Gregory Winsper Carol Ann and Karl Zeliff ZT Technology Solutions Partner Debora and Steven Adler Gina and Brian Archer Arleo, Donohue & Biancamano Doris and Richard Arnot Art Association in Roxbury Arttron Kathleen and Joseph Atencio Margaret and Marshall Bartlett Marni and Matthew Baum BBC Associates, L.L.C.
1954 O fficial incorporation of Morris County Easter Seals Center, the original name of our school. This year, the organization serves 69 children and has 3 employees.
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Partner (cont.) Judith and Brian Bedol Karen and James Bellas Nicole and Robert Bentley Courtney and John Blundin Colleen and Justin Boyd Lisa and Charles Brown Anne and Andrew Brummer Linda and Marco Bruno Elizabeth and Christopher Burn Stephanie Bush Darlene and Thomas Canete Laura and Joseph Carpinelli Ann Ciccarelli Nadine G. Coffey Lynn and Steven Cohrs Mary R. Cormier Ann and Peter Crimi Tiffany and Brian Crosby Crystal Bay Group Susan Cullinan Lucy and Louis Cusano Lenore Dankulich-Smith and Donald Smith Ruby and George deStevens Marianne Dewling Stephanie and Chris Donato Patty and Bill Dunne Meghan and Stephen Duttenhofer Margey Dwyre-Daily and John Daily Mari-Ann and Tony Ehinger Engineered Security Systems, Inc. Manie Fahey H. A. Fernot, Inc. April Fey Helga Fisch Timothy Foley Lindsay Gannon Jane and Stuart Garrett Karyn and Robert Gasser Shari and Jay Geller Giarratana Family Foundation Meredith Gibbons Kristen and Matt Gilfillan Veronica Goldberg Cindy S. Gorczynski Joseph & Marguerite Goryeb Foundation Lisa and Walter Gotsch Ernest Gregory Kathy Grier Elizabeth Grillo-Pelazzi Michael Gruber DMD, FAGD, PA Harding Private Livery Service Victoria Heskett Meghan and Stephen Hess
Hidden Pond Foundation Barbara Hightower Jacquelyn and Jason Hines Marleen and Lennox Holder Cathy and William Huff Kelli and Charles Hutchinson Vina Isaac and William Powers Krystyna and John Jakimowicz Karen Javello Jewish Communal Fund Maria and Jon Jimenez Kaltenbacher Family Foundation Inc. Christine Kania Mary and David Kelly Samuel Kinney Clarissa and Russell Kivler Elizabeth and John Kneebone Edna and George Knudsen Emily Kramer Robin Kronk Gail and Herman Kurz Liberty Elevator Reagan Limbert Angela and Christopher Lodge Christine Lotze Sara and Kevin Lowe Lowenstein Sandler PC Debora Luttinger Anne MacCowatt Colleen and Brian Markley Terence Mc Donough Clare and Daniel McAloon Frances and James McCarthy Ingrid and Matthew McDonough Kathryn and Ryan McGinty Catherine and Scott McGraw Claudia and John McIntyre Marylyn and Thomas McLaughlin The Mehta Family Gail and Francis Mertz Gail Mertz Min-Jie Sun and Graham Miao Janet and Richard Michalowski Jodi and James Moglia Richard Monsen mPress Graphics, LLC NECA Services, Inc. Denise Neibart F. Gerald New Inc. Scott Niccolai Jeanne Nichols Michael Nittolo Kathleen Nugent Janet O’Connell
Marnie O’Connell Christa and Donald O’Connor Office Furniture Partnership Orchard Hills Design and Construction Company Kristen and Michael O’Sullivan Paper Perfect Inc. Phyllis and Daniel Patyk Sandra and Neil Pearl Christine Pearson Hadley and Clark Peterson PGA Tour Lauren and Gregory Phalin Philosophy IB, LLP The Pingry Corporation Leigh and Randolph Porges Heather and Richard Ragold Kristen Ramsey Melissa and Peter Ramsey Virginia and Michael Ranger John Redmond Resources Global Professionals Mary Alice and Francisco Ribeiro Shannon and Sean Riley William Robb Heather Robinson Belinda and Lee Rosenbaum Julie and Christopher Royse Caren and Charles Rubin Linda and Gerald Russell Wendy and Andrew Sanford Susan and Hal Sass Sharon Savel Schering-Plough (Giving Campaign) Martin Sciortino Katherine Sheeleigh Jeffrey S. Sherman Elliston and Peter Siedem Carla Skodinski Catherine and Kevin Smith Somerset Hills Bank Cynthia Spitznagel Anita Spivey-Dent and Dean Dent Susan and Thompson Swayne Mitzi Szerlip Marybeth and John Tamburro Lisa and J. Brian Thebault Raymond Torella Jesse and Daniel Torrey Uta Totton Tree-Tech, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Trombino United Way of Hunterdon County Wallwork Brothers, Inc.
1965 We move from a small rented space in Morristown to our first facility in Morris Plains, gaining the classroom and therapy space needed for our growing organization.
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Catherine and Matthew Walsh Marybeth and Joseph Walsh Susan and William Walsh Sherry and Stephen Wang Ellen and Kenneth Wasik Debra and Michael Williams Delia and Kevin Willsey Christopher Yates Carolyn Young Advocate Pamela and George Ackert Christie and Mark Adelman Joan and Frank Adubato Laura Agnew Michele and Matthew Albano Theresa and Scott Albrecht AllCare Medical Allerton Pest Control, Inc. Lisa Anderson Dana and Peter Andolino Joyce Andrasz Deborah and William Andreoni Paula and Ira Antin Audrey Ascoli Richard Bagley Alice Bailey Christina and Christopher Baker Tina Baker Angelika and John Bamert Helen and Michael Bartolo Mary and Richard Baum Law Office of Drew J. Bauman Benks Land Services, Inc. Lisa and Alan Bensen Megan and Joel Bernstien Peggy Best Russell Best Valerie Bialous Virginia Biggins Janet and Ernest Biondolillo Nancy and George Birdsall Joan Blandine Karen Blount The Blueprint Group, LLC Margaret R. Bold* Carrie Bonanno and Sarah Reinhart Rose and Kurt Borowsky Monica and Joseph Boswell Lorraine Brancato Bernadette and Alphonse Briand Michele and Jerry Bruno Samantha Bruno Patricia and Donald Budis
Melissa Burrell Patricia and Anthony Calandra Caldwell Pediatric Physical Therapy LLC John J. Cali & Rose Cali Family Foundation Inc. Patricia and Christopher Carlson Dorothy Carter Suzanne and Kevin Carton Erin and Allen Castner JoAnn Cece Blaine Chambers Florence and Alex Chermak Katherine and John Ciliberti CMC Adaptive Seating & Homecare, LLC Heather and William Collins Sharon and Christopher Colucci Nanci and Tom Conforti Audrey and James Connelly Catherine and James Connelly Daniel Cornine Mark Cornine Michelle and Brian Cox Gerry-Jo and Christian Cranmer Lucille and Gerald Crotty Kim and Patrick Culligan Grace and Arlyn Cunningham Patricia and Thomas Daly Dan Rainville & Associates, Inc. Day Elevator and Lift Nicole DeCaito Viola and William DeLuca Colleen Dey DHI Contracting Co. Ruth Dickinson Suzanne Dickson Lisa and Tom Driscoll Fern Gotfried and Michael Dugan Betsy Durr Mary Jane and Peter Ellis Anne and Jerry Elson Carol Elstein Frederick Elston Stacy Emmetts Janet Engelmann Kelly Faber Barbara Fernot Maureen Feury Andrew Flint Noel and Edward Foley Dawn Fontana Forte Pizzeria Restaurant LLC Susan Fox Alyse and William Freed Virginia and Rodney Frelinghuysen
Frances and Richard Frigerio Kelly and Ralph Gagliano Nicholas Gakos Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gamanche Elizabeth Gilfillan Siobhan and John Gilfillan Heather and James Gilliland Alicia and Arthur Gilroy Tracy and Vincent Giuseffi Michele Goetschius Michele and Donroy Gounaud Lisa and Carl Grau Pamela J. Gray-Seelig Rosa and Franklyn Greenwaldt Timothy Greiner GTS Ambulance Transportation LLC Suzy Gumm Janice Gurzo Denise and Harry Hamill Ellen Hansen Ruth and William Hardin Annette and Thomas Harrison Jill and Merwin Haskel Heinz and Helen Hauser Margaret and Thomas Healey Leslie and Andrew Heaney Dawn Hearne Mary and Andrew Heinen Joyce Hendricks Nan and Russell Hewit Alison and Mark Hicinbothem Nicole and Robert Hodges Michelle and Robert Holland Kimberly and Daniel Honeker Geraldine and Michael Horn Maureen Hughes and Roosevelt Elem Patricia Hutchinson Eileen and Roger Huth Doris Huyler J & J Property Maintenance Services, LLC Jeanne and Edward Jaeckle Noele Jencarelli Sarah and William Johnson Jana and Gerald Karam Maureen Katzgrau Karen Kessler Helen King Joan Kirkland Cynthia and Douglas Kruser Frances Kukucka* Janet and Paul Kutzman Anthony Kwiatkowski Cynthia LaBar Walter Lacz
1970 The organization develops more comprehensive therapy and educational programs, providing services for 225 children from Morris County each year.
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Advocate (cont.) Langdon Ford Financial, Inc. Terriann Lawrence Janis and Brian Leinfuss Barbara and James Liati Lynn and Michael Linczyc Carolkay Lissenden and Bart Barre Kathleen and John List Elizabeth and Thomas Lodge Jessica Lubow Christopher Lynch Josephine Lynch Maureen and Kevin Mack Nancy and John Magnier Katherine and Peter Maher Melissa and Brian Martin Elizabeth and David McGraw Alida and Roderick McRae Medcare Health Inc. Medco Health Solutions Kathleen and John Melligon Lorianne and David Merryman Margaret and Robert Meyer Modern Floors Co. Inc. Dawn and Michael Moeller M. L. Monaco Ann and James Mongey Ellen Mulcahy Joan and Edward Mullaney Alison and J. Murray Steve Myerson Marie Nardiello Peggy and Glen Nelson Brie Anne Nepil Maria and Thomas Nestor New Jersey Family Magazine Shelly Newman Laurie and Joseph Nosofsky Eileen and Stephen O’Connell Lale Odekon Yvette Perez Christine and James Petrat Sharon Pizzutiello Amanda Platt Pompton Chiropractic Center P.A. Clara Powell and Ingrid McDunough Pro-Tools Quality Landscape Care Andrea Quigley Jane and Gerard Raho Victoria and Thomas Randazzo Steven Rauschkolb Denyse Rawding Mary and Robert Reto
Dawn and Keith Richardson Lynn and Steven Robbins Eric Roberts Lorraine and Robert Rodriguez Laura and Anthony Romano Gayle Rossi Randee and Kenneth Rubenstein Karen Ryan Patricia and Timothy Saburn Catherine and James Santoro Maria and Andrew Sapol Mary and Douglas Schaenen Roger Schafer David Scher Melody Schiffer Kim and Richard Schlott Irene Schuh Diane and Robert Schultheis Schultz Furriers Mary Anne and Kenneth Schuster Helen and Raymond Schuyler Rosemarie Sciacca Maddie Shannon Fay and Howard Shauger Cary Sheren Claire and Michael Shevlin Lynn and Donald Siebert William Siebert Hermine Silverstein Virginia and Charles Slack Ilona and David Smith Dana and Jason Smith Maria and Stephen Smith Enid and Jose Soto Sharon Sovany Deborah Spohn Star-Lo Electric Deborah and Kenneth Steinberg Patricia and William Stoddard Maria and Octavio Tapia Polly and Michael Tedesco Katherine Teti Paul Tevelow Diane and Vincent Thomas Kwamara Thompson Rita and John Toohey Patricia C. Torres Donna Toryak Stephanie and Stephen Trapp Joyce Tulenko Eric Tynan Up 2U 2032 LLC Julie and Kevin Valentine Rachel and Tim Van Aken
Mary and Jonathan Van Cleef Kathryn and Eric Vandervalk Denise and Dean Vanech Verizon Foundation Laurie and Steven Vittorio Robin and Giorgios Vlamis James Vnencak Antonia and Frederick von Zuben Laura and Shane Wagner Phyllis Watson Georgia Watters Paula Weaver and Paul Hewitt Doris Weber Judy and Alan Weinstein Mindy Weinstock Therese and Leigh Weiss Lori and John Westerhold Tom Whelan Gilda and Patrick Whipp Gina and Theodore Williams Shawn and Mark Wilson F. Audrey Winkler Sue and John Wohlgemuth J. Zanias Joan and Joseph Zarnick Jinette and David Ziering Friend Charlotte Abberman Ann and Donald Abrams Kerri and Robert Adams Vera Agee Lola Akiwowo Marianne and Louis Albano Tina Alessi Susan and Jim Alexander Allstate Giving Campaign Michele Allu Galacki Nancy and Neil Altshuler American Vending and Coffee Service Kathy and Kenneth Anderson Rita Andolino Marlene Baez Mr. and Mrs. J. Roger Bailey Gwendolyn and Michael Barisonek Cricket and Bruce Barkhorn Cynthia and Dennis Barrett Lucy and Elie Barrieres Tai Beauchamp Judith and Peter Bellina Gaspar Bellitti Karen and Kevin Bent Julie and David Berry Stephanie and Michael Bertram
1976 The Board of Trustees disaffiliates from Easter Seals and becomes an independent organization, The Morris County Society for Crippled Children and Adults. In 1991, our name was changed to The Children’s Center for Therapy and Learning. 30 I this is our story
Edna and Jean-Philippe Bocage Winifred and Robert Bozzomo Erica Brennan Lisa and Michael Brennan Michele and Matthew Brennan Elizabeth and Jeffrey Budd Kathleen Buerger Matthew Burns Margot Camino Deborah Capanna Elena and Peter Carolan Sandra Carroll Amanda Carter Ruth Cash Lois Cerreta P.G. Chambers School Scott Chesney Guiseppina and Giuseppe Ciccone Margarita and Paul Cirigliano Constance Clark Janet Cleaves Closet Butler Catherine and Vincent Coffey Randi and Howard Cohen Carol Corea Julie and Robert Corman Joan Cornine Kara Corridan Daniel Crowley Tammy and Kevin Crytzer Alice Cutler Sharon Cutler Kate D’Amico and Christopher Detar Timothy Davies and Jennifer Arrison Patricia Davis Eileen Dawson Cameron Demaine Glenda DeSanctis Kathleen Doherty Mary and Thomas Dombrowski Donna Sirianni Interiors Elizabeth Drozd Amanda and Samuel Edge David Elliott Eldebrando Estomo Maria and Russell Faber Shannon Faber Kelly and Joseph Falcone Robin and Frank Falkow Rita Fand Frank Farinaro Annette Favetta Marilyn Fielder Patricia Fisk Jane Flynn
Nicole Friday Erin Frigerio Lorie and Jeffrey Furth Agnes and Anthony Gambardella Heidi Gammon Jessica and Frederico Garcia Janice Gardner Janet and Donard Gaynor Ann Marie Giambattista Mary Lee and Tom Giblin Gifts That Give Selma Gilbert Renee and Anthony Gitto Ruth Glaser Jean Glennon Elaine Glicksman Robin and Andrew Gold Good Search Barbara and Roger Gravitte Julie and Matthew Green Abbie and David Greenberg Vickie and Robert Haller Donna and Vincent Halpin Hui and Xiaolong Hao Beverly and Arthur Hart Melissa and Daniel Hart Anne Heger Dorothy Heyden Marie Hogarty Nichelle Holder Eve and Irwin Hollander Frances Hollander Stephanie and Peter Holloway Barbara and John Hoyt Allyson and Owen Hughes Anita Hulsman Marilynn Hummer Barbara Jacobus Cherie and Michael James Diane and K. Janne Jodie O’ Designs Virginia Johnson Joy Johnston Diane Judge Joseph Juliano Laurie Jung Charlotte E. Kalb Pamela Kariotis Brian Kelleher Pamela and Mark Kerschner Laurie Key Pam Kiener Jamie Kitt Denise Kleppinger Justine and James Kovacs
Elizabeth and Jonathan Kraft Susan and Albert Kroll Susan and Robert Kruger Joyce and Steven Kwasney Marisa Lafiosca Kathleen and William Lamia Beryl and Mel Lamster Susan and Patrick Lanza James Leach Jennifer and Corcoran Leary Lynn and Stanley Leeb Eleanor and Edward Lepselter Zach Levine Michele Lobo Linda and Robert Lynch Cheryl Lynn Josephine Lyons Pamela Maenza Diane and Corrado Mancini Matt Mandel Edward Marhefka Luz Marin Phyllis Marino Gary Marmorstein Barbara Martin Linda and Alan Martin Susan Massengill Suzanne and Michael Mautone Ann and James McCormick Patricia and Gregory McCormick Stephanie Jones and Allen McIntosh Joan M. McKenna Caroline and Richard McMahon Jennifer McNamara Michele Melick Kathy Melligan Beverly A. Melvin Susan Minehan and Alexander Kevis Brenda and John Moran Judith and Richard Morgan Alicia and Kenneth Morici Morris Pediatric Therapy Group Sandra Morrow Rochelle Moskowitz Alicia Lapierre and Dominique Mossmann Sheila and John Mulcahy Jilby and Jeffrey Mullen Erin Natoli Lydia and Harold Nelson New Jersey Division for Early Childhood Nicolas Newbold Kathleen Nicoletti Denise Occhipinti Susan Olesky Jessica Orr
1993 The Center outgrows its Morris Plains location and moves to a 22,000 sq.ft. building in Cedar Knolls; a regional facility serving 500 children from 9 counties.
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Mary Lou and Elwin Orr Mary O’Shaughnessy Wendy and Andrew O’Shea Mary Osterman Carmen Ovalles and Rafael Angeles Kathleen and Peter Palmer Carolynn Parisi Carrie Parmelee Barbara and Robert Pascall Denise and Dennis Paserchia Barbara and Frank Pecca Barbara and Michael Pellicano Dorothea and Frank Petrucci Gloria and Charles Philip Veronica and Charles Philip Arlene and Walter Pidgeon Frances and Richard Pogorzelski Mindy and Michael Porcelan Wendy Potkay Evelyn and Michael Powers Joan and Edmund Pugh Patricia Racke and William Tutty Robert Rankel Marie Rasmusson Marie-Dominique and Joseph Rasmusson Susan Recce Linda Reed Steven Regnault Susan Rehnquist Evelyn and Joseph Reto Poppy and Donald Reynolds Cameron Riccardi Tracy and Kenneth Ricciardi Eileen and Robert Richards Bette and Mark Rieger Allecyn Ries Patricia Robinson Janet and Dino Robusto April and Erik Rofe Lourdes and Luis Rojas Anne and Robert Rooke Arline and Robert Rosener Matthew and Karen Rosenthal Lori Ryan Marisa Sandora and Richard Carr Barbara Scheckman Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Schlosser Allison Schwartz Francine Schwartz Mary Scripture Judith Seidman Shalom Club Antonieta and James Sharabba Jane W. Shaughnessy
Darla Shearer Jacqueline Sheridan Gretchen Sinha Sallie Skurla Annette and Mikel Smith Elizabeth and David Smith Jennifer and Christopher Smith Joan and Kurt Smith Joan and Kurt Smith Stacy Smith Walker Marcy and Lance Spacek Katye Stanzak Judith and Eliot Steinberg Patricia Stenzel Robin Sterns-Laskowitz Doris Stober Collene and Larry Stout Michael Stoyko Karen and John Strumolo Susan Cook Photography Lisa and Ronald Swanson Elizabeth and Robert Swetz Target Corporation Margaret and Thomas Thomas Naima Thompson Sharita Thompson Thameka Thompson Lisa and Steven Tiboni John Toohey Maryanne and Patrick Tortorello Robert Tortoriello Susan Unger United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut Dorothy and Harry Van Natta Laurie VanDer Bogart Victoria Vitarelli Marie and Norman Volz Elizabeth and Garret Vreeland Grace and Michael Walsh Mary Walsh* Susan and Keith Walter Jennifer Walters Marybeth and William Watkins Jaclyn and Brad Webb April Weber Anne Weinstein* Elaine Wild Jennifer Williams Michele and Dale Williams Nancy J. Wilsnack Marret and Werner Wohld Karen and William Zeliff Betsy and Mark Zindel
Managing Editor Andrea C. Quigley Executive Editor Susan Seamans Graphic Designer Joanne Hemerlein Photography Paul Hemerlein Veroluce Photography Contributors Ryan Ahern Valerie Bialous Sasha Bowen Linda Cook Heather Gilliland Renee Gitto Judith Gallante-Hooper Janet Hughes Edee Levey Erin Natoli Anabela Rossi Victoria Rossi Linda Russell Lisa Vanderhoof Therese Weiss Carolyn Young Kristin Young
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*Deceased
2003 Rapid organizational growth and long waiting lists for programs leads to an addition to our facility, nearly doubling its size.
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2004 Marking our 50th anniversary, our name is changed to P.G. Chambers School.
PGCSGifts In-Kind Nancy and Neil Altshuler The MCJ Amelior Foundation American Girl Samantha and Daniel Anderson Sara and Joseph Angeletti Paula and Ira Antin The Bar Method of Summit LLC Basking Ridge Country Club Bellezza Si Esthetics Beth Field Furniture Design The Betsy Hotel Courtney and John Blundin Bold Interior Designs, LLC Michele and Anthony Bonanno Nadia and Stephen Bongo Ann and Joseph Bono Bradford Renaissance Portraits Corp. Lisa and Patrick Burke Patricia and Anthony Calandra Caprice and Thaddeus Caldwell Carol’s Daughter CBS CCMSI Patti and Ray Chambers Clear Channel Radio – WALK-FM The Clubhouse Golf Center Color by Cynde Watson Cosmetics Columbia Inn Restaurant Mark Cornine Kathleen and James Cowan Peter Crimi Tiffany and Brian Crosby Divine Diamonds.com
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Jennifer and Frederick Moss Steve Myerson Myofascial Freedom Neiman Marcus New Jersey Nets New York Yankees F. Gerald New, Inc. Azriel Novogroder Darlene Olson Overlook Hospital Lynne and Jeffrey Pagano Pamal Broadcasting Park Avenue Club Penguin Books Theresa and Mark Petrasek Lauren and Paul Quinn Carmen and Henry Ramirez Meredith and Jason Roelke Carol Rosen Linda and Gerald Russell Maria and William Scavone Wendy and Michael Schramm Irene Schuh Susan and Gregory Sherowski Lori and Jerry Solomon Suzanne and Kurt Spero Collene and Larry Stout Kelly and Richard Swift Judith and David Tappen Nancy Tobin Gina and Theodore Williams WCBS Radio WKXW-FM You Mind Body Soul Center Susan Zakowsky
GlaxoSmithKline Employee Volunteers Josh Hays Intel Corporation Employee Volunteers Jersey Cares Kraft Foods Employee Volunteers Kraft Foods R & D Employee Volunteers Kraft/Cadbury Employee Volunteers Megan Lage Nicholas Lee Ian Lodge Kimmy Luongo Sharmin Malik Mountain Lakes Key Club NECA Employee Volunteers Alyssa Nydick Sunny O’Toole Kristen Olwell Peck School Students
Verizon Pioneers Pfizer Employee Volunteers Michelle Rossi Megan Romaine Barbara Russo Gina Sandelli Lily Savage Audrey Shen Greg Sherowski Sue Sherowski Alyssa Studwell Henrick Traphess United Way of Northern New Jersey Travis Westura Megan Wynne Mohammed Zagzoug Kelly Zindel pictured on back cover: Shai
today P.G. Chambers School is a leader in the field of special education and rehabilitative services for children with developmental disabilities. With a staff of 130 special educators, therapists, paraprofessionals, and administrators, our school provides services to more than 700 children each year. P.G. Chambers School Annual Report 2010 I 2011 I 33
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