ADVANCING EDUCATION MARK DAY SCHOOL’S ANNUAL REPORT 2022-2023
MISSION
Mark Day School discovers and nurtures what is finest in each child in a vibrant and inclusive learning community. Innovative and full of heart, Mark Day School strives to develop well-rounded critical thinkers in a challenging program that fosters academic excellence and responsible world citizenship.
FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL Mark Day graduates provide the most compelling perspectives on how our mission comes to life. It is fascinating to talk with our graduates and hear about the different ways they bring their growth mindset, social and emotional competencies, critical thinking, and partnership and collaboration skills to continue to learn, to make a difference in their communities and organizations, and to lead. Though they are still technically Mark Day students as they deliver their personal statements, our graduating eighth graders reveal perspective and insight beyond their years. This June, the Class of 2023 reflected on lessons they had learned at Mark Day, sharing them with assembled family, friends, teachers, and mentors.
Here are just a few of the messages: Go beyond treating others as you want to be treated, and instead treat them as they want to be treated. Trust others, and be trustworthy yourselves. You may be going through challenges that feel like a maze to navigate, but you are not doing it alone; realize that you have others ready to support you, and bring them into your life. Love. Be vulnerable and share your full self. Embrace mistakes—know that perfection is not the goal. Be curious. Embrace the wild world and your own wildness. It can be a common trope at graduation to suggest that Mark Day School is a “bubble,” and that students are about to enter “the real world.” Certainly Mark Day is an intentional community, a learning commu-
nity that has been designed to help one another grow. But instead of “bubble,” I would invite us to consider the word “laboratory” instead. Our students are already living in the real world--just think about the lessons that our grads shared with us in June, and the wisdom and depth contained in those messages. A graduate’s world is certainly EXPANDING. But Mark Day is the real world, and whatever worlds our students occupy next will be so, too. The challenge, then, is to shape the world in the ways we believe in. If it is helping others that is lacking, our students are experts at helping others. If it is courage, they have already shown their courage. If it is joy that is needed, or compassion, or heart—they have it, in spades. It is interesting to compare our graduates’ messages to research that Korn Ferry, the global organizational consulting firm, has conducted on leadership traits and competencies, and particularly the changes from 2020 to 2022. Of the top five traits of leaders, four remained the same over that span, including tolerance of ambiguity, trust, risk-taking, and adaptability; the newcomer in 2022 was curiosity. In a rapidly changing environment, it is easy to see why curiosity would rise to the top for leaders; curiosity is a central emphasis of Mark Day classrooms in Kindergarten through 8th grade. In the top five leadership competencies, which are more apt to change compared to leadership traits, there was significant movement between 2020 and 2022. Collaboration remained, and new to the top five were global perspective, managing ambiguity, interpersonal savvy, and instilling trust. Those competencies map so well to the Mark Day School program—think about the impact of the reciprocal global partner-
ships integrated throughout the school, our emphasis on flexible, adaptable problem solving, the way that students learn to identify and manage their own emotions to better navigate uncertainty and adversity, the collaboration skills they learn and practice, and the ways that they build trust through being open, getting to know and to deeply value those around them, and to participate in building an inclusive community. Knowing our graduates, now including the great Class of 2023, I know we are sending young people into the world with the traits and competencies to make the world a better place, each day. I know, too, and am so grateful for the support of this remarkable community of families, alums and alum families, faculty and staff, and friends. You make every element of Mark Day School stronger for every student. Thank you. Here is to another great year together.
Joe Harvey Head of School
paths through Capstone Projects. Your philanthropy makes it possible for global partnerships to thrive thanks to a March 2023 visit by students and adults from Kliptown Youth Program in South Africa. All of this advances education. Together, we raised more than $1.1 million through the Mark Day Fund from more than 500 current and alumni families, grandparents, faculty and staff, and friends of the school. Thanks, in part, to the November 2022 Giving Day, it was a record-breaking year in funds raised and in participation. Overall, 96% of current families made a gift, and three grades reached 100% families participation: 1st, 2nd, and 6th!
FROM THE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Dear Friends of Mark Day School, I am delighted to share the 2022-2023 annual report which exemplifies the power of philanthropy in advancing education. On behalf of the students and faculty/staff, we are grateful to have such a devoted community that so generously supports Mark Day School each year. Your philanthropy makes it possible for faculty to innovate thanks to professional development and summer institutes. Your philanthropy makes it possible for 8th graders to chart their own learning
The Family Association raised more than $300,000 through the 2023 Spring Fundraiser, Mark Day Made and the eScrip/ Merchant Cash Back programs. We extend a tremendous thank you to the “Take Me To The Twenties” Chair Devin Alper and all of the Family Association volunteers, generous sponsors, and donors, who made the event magical. Through the Funda-Need, we raised more than $170,000 for a new turfed play area as part of the outdoor play spaces renovation. Your contributions not only benefit current students but also lay the foundation for future generations of learners. Your belief in the power of education is clear, and we are honored to be part of this Skylion community together. Thank you for your unwavering support and commitment to advancing education.
Wendy Morris Levine ‘89 Director of Development
FINANCIAL FIGURES Unaudited Figures July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
2022-23 GIFT SUMMARY
$1,608,976*
The Mark Day Fund................................................................$1,190,148 Special Gifts................................................................................$77,401 Chess Program............................................................................$100 Indexed Tuition.....................................................................$15,000 South African Partnerships..............................................$62,401 Family Association...................................................................$143,727 Spring Fundraiser’s Fund-a-Need........................................$172,700 Endowment................................................................................$25,000 Damon Kerby Fund for Indexed Tuition.....................................................................$25,000 *Reflects cash contributions and pledge payments
ENDOWMENT** M.V. Williams (Restricted)..........................................................$2,181,805 Faculty Salaries (Restricted)......................................................$628,544 Indexed Tuition (Restricted)........................................................$767,431 Damon Kerby Fund for Indexed Tuition (Restricted)..................................................................................$1,217,040 Making Waves (Restricted)........................................................$300,432 Eighth Grade Fund (Restricted).................................................$581,725 Behnke/Luria Family Endowment (Restricted)...................$100,347 Professional Development (Restricted).....................................$51,573 Margaret B. MacArthur Endowment Fund for Financial Aid........................................................................................$20,385 Funding for Indexed Tuition (Unrestricted)......................$5,605,236 Faculty Salaries (Unrestricted)....................................................$451,015 Campaign for Faculty and Staff...................................................$155,712 TOTAL....................................................................................$10,471,068 **Endowment balances reflect all money collected and earned from investments.
Student Activities (3%) Interest, Transfers, Gifts (6%)
Transportation (1%)
REVENUES 1
Net Tuition and Fees........................$13,062,838 2 Operating Fundraising........................$1,333,874 Interest, Transfers, Gifts........................$900,737 Student Activities.....................................$427,130 Transportation............................................$158,971
Operating Fundraising (8%)
Net Tuition & Fees (82%)
Capital Expenditures (1%) Administration Student and (5%) Auxiliary(1%) Insurance, Fees, Debt (5%) Instructional (5%)
Plant and Maintenance (10%)
Salaries and Benefits (73%)
TOTAL.....................................................$15,883,550
EXPENSES Salaries and Benefits...........................$11,271,977 Instructional..............................................$826,844 Insurance, Fees, Debt.............................$739,892 Capital Expenditures.............................$204,954 3 Plant and Maintenance........................$1,631,456 Administration..........................................$769,059 Student and Auxillary...............................$96,562 TOTAL.....................................................$15,540,745
NOTES Net tuition and fees is gross tuition and fees less funding for Indexed Tuition. Sources are: 1. Endowment & Other Gifts................$459,446 Indexed Tuition & Fees.....................$2,359,851 $2,819,297
2. Mark Day Fund.............................$1,190,148 Family Association.......................$143,727 $1,333,875
3. Includes Replacement Costs
ADVANCING EDUCATION At Mark Day School, we strive to prepare students for the world in which they live— a world that is constantly changing. The skills, the resources, and the knowledge students will need to thrive are in constant flux. One pertinent example is the increasing popularity and use of AI technology and how that may impact the workforce. And beyond AI technology lie social and political shifts, economic fluctuations, and environmental challenges. Part of continually advancing education is evaluating where we are now and where we want to be in the future. To that end, we completed our California Association of Independent Schools’ (CAIS) self-study in the fall of 2021 and subsequently published our Strategic Plan in the spring of 2022,
which will help guide us for the next several years. It was a community-driven process that helped us define primary areas of inquiry and action for the years ahead. Educating students involves more than establishing a subject-by-subject grade-level curriculum. It’s developing and assessing multi-disciplinary lessons, activities, and projects with the K-8 arc in mind. It’s keeping a close eye on and implementing the latest research-based techniques. And it’s creating a learning environment in which it’s safe for students to make mistakes, work through challenges, and know they belong. We have been and always will be in pursuit of the best way to teach, to learn, and to do what we do better. If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s to be prepared—and to be flexible in the face of an ever-changing world. Following are several areas and examples of how we are advancing education at Mark Day School.
ADVANCING OUR
CURRICULUM Curriculum is never static. Just like the world around us changes, the skills students need—and the lessons that teach them—must also adapt. There are tried and true curricular units that we return to year after year, but we’re also constantly questioning, “How can we do this better?” At Mark Day School, some element of our K-8 curriculum is always under development, whether it’s in the beginning stages of research or being assessed following a pilot with students. Different areas of curriculum are rotated through in a thoughtful way to make sure all subjects, units, and activities get examined on a regular basis. “It’s a long game—constant curricular improvement is slow and steady over time,” says Bonnie Nishihara, Assistant Head and Director of Educational Design and Innovation. “Implementing change incrementally is just better—for students and teachers.” Following are three elements of our curriculum that are in various stages of development: the 8th Grade Capstone Project, data-driven instruction, and the Lower School reading program.
LAUNCHING THE 8TH GRADE CAPSTONE PROJECT Following nearly a decade of thoughtful research and planning, the 8th Grade Capstone Project launched this past spring with the Class of 2023. From January through April, students worked on a project of their own choosing—they began by considering their own passions, then selected a topic of their choice, conducted
research, and presented their projects. Upper Division faculty had been working on making the Capstone Project a reality for many years—work that had been delayed by the pandemic. Conversations began back in 2017, which led to a multiyear design thinking process that involved speaking with peer schools, attending
conferences and workshops, and joining the National Capstone Consortium. It is a prime example of the depth of work required to effectively bring a new initiative to the curriculum. Despite being ready in 2020 and faculty’s eagerness and excitement to get students working on a Capstone Project, the committee held off to launch it at the right time—spring of 2023. At the foundation of the Capstone Project is student-driven choice. One of the goals outlined in our Strategic Plan is to “provide more opportunities for student voice, choice, and agency” and to “pilot structures…that make student’s learning path more self-directed and offer myriad ways for students to develop metacognitive and cross-disciplinary skills.”As Head of Grades 5-8 Dave Hickman told students in January 2023, for the first time, students will have the opportunity to select their own topic of study—no teacher or parent was providing that information. It’s not only an exercise in taking more ownership of their learning, but a chance to examine their own interests in a new way. Age-appropriate opportunities to drive their own learning through choice and natural interest abound in previous grades, but the Capstone Project offered a deeper level of inquiry, independence, and self-efficacy.
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it’s not only an exercise in taking more ownership of their learning, but a chance to examine their own interests in a new way.
PROJECT PROJECT
In some of their personal statements on graduation day, 8th graders spoke about their experience working on the Capstone Project. Emily B ‘23 said in her personal statement, “As I move to the next phase of my life, I will remember the challenges I have overcome, the memories I have made, and the risks I have taken that pushed me to be better…For example, our capstone projects or sharing an announcement at assembly, and it’s those risks that have helped us grow from those nervous kindergartners to the strong, confident people we are today.” Over the summer and into the 202324 school year, Upper Division faculty will be evaluating how the process went and making changes, if needed, in anticipation of its second launch in the spring of 2024.
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Assessing students across a spectrum of competencies— and collecting data that supports those assessments—not only helps teachers teach better, it also helps students learn better.
MAKING DATA-INFORMED DECISIONS One of our practices to improve student learning and inform decisions about curriculum is to examine data from various sources. It is both a practice we currently engage in and one that we aim to expand in the coming years. Assessing students across a spectrum of competencies—and collecting data that supports those assessments—not only helps teachers teach better, it also helps students learn better. “If we do it right, students can actually see at any given moment where they stand with respect to a specific family of skills rather than waiting for a report card,” says Dave Hickman, Head of Grades 5-8. “This information can help students zoom out and take more ownership of their own learning, and put more focus on the areas that need more attention.” It moves beyond a simple letter grade to a much more informative means of analyzing learning. Currently, every teacher collects data in the form of assessments. They are regularly evaluating how much and how well students
are learning, and that data is captured in an electronic gradebook system, organized by skill. For example, teachers will assess students’ math skills based on accuracy and precision, communication, algebraic procedures, and others, which we have identified as different parts of being a good mathematical thinker. That way, teachers can determine which areas each student is excelling in and which need improvement. Teachers gather data in a number of ways. They observe student behavior in class—frequency of participation, tendency to turn in late work, ability to advocate for themselves— and in collaboration with other faculty members and learning specialists. The school administers a Panorama Survey twice a year to both students and teachers, which measures competencies, school climate, and metacognitive skills like growth mindset. This data is tracked longitudinally, both aggregated and disaggregated to better understand the learning needs and
experiences of all members of our community. And once per year, students take the ERB test, which is designed to collect information about a student’s performance across subjects; we are currently investigating replacing the ERB test, which is not required by our accreditation, with a different kind of standardized test that could be more useful for student learning. Over the next few years, the intention is to strengthen the practice of applying the data to decision-making. Specifically, working with faculty to determine what data to pay attention to, identify patterns versus inferences, and use the data to make tweaks or more significant changes. “Students are incredibly eager to succeed,” says Dave. “Improving our assessment, especially by using data, empowers students because they know what they’re doing in class and why, and it also allows teachers to differentiate and support multiple learning styles.”
EVALUATING THE LOWER SCHOOL READING PROGRAM As part of our ongoing commitment to academic excellence and ensuring that our programs align with research-based practices, we regularly examine aspects of curriculum across grade levels and subjects. Back in the 2018-2019 school year, a committee began a self-study process to examine the K-3 reading program at Mark Day. Former Head of Grades K-4 Thad Reichley, Director of Learning Services Cristin Yang, Kindergarten Teacher Jennifer Southern, and 3rd Grade Teacher Courtney Coghlan formed the team to ensure that our reading program matched up with the science of literacy development, and specifically to identify opportunities for improvement. Among other factors, Lower School teachers had identified some inconsistencies among internal assessments from one grade to the next and expressed a desire for a more formal scope and sequence. The committee explored the programs and resources used to teach reading at each grade level, the frequency and duration of reading lessons and activities, which components of reading are being taught in the classroom, and how the instruction/activities
are differentiated in order to meet the needs of our students. Following our internal self-study, in early 2020 local professors Marguerite Conrad, Ph.D and Ana Zamost, M.Ed came to campus to meet with teachers, visit classrooms, and then write a report that included both commendations and recommendations for the Lower School reading program. The committee barely had time to digest the visiting committee’s report before we transitioned to distance learning and further evaluation had to be postponed. When in-person learning started to become more normalized again during the 2021-2022 school year, the committee’s next step was to pilot a couple of programs they had identified in their research. “Our self-study revealed that the Lower School reading program was lacking in consistency and duration of direct phonics instruction,” said Thad. “So moving more thoroughly away from a whole language approach and toward direct phonics instruction became our primary goal.”
The team identified Heggerty’s Science of Reading program to advance phonological and phonemic awareness. “As I came on board, I was gratified to see how far the school had traveled on the path of improving reading acquisition. Working closely with the team, we are structuring in-depth professional development opportunities to advance K-4 phonics instruction and refine the alignment of the reading program from
grade to grade so that our instruction is congruent with current research,” Maggie Bendicksen, Head of Grades K-4, explains.
THE MARK DAY FUND OUR ANNUAL FUND
Gifts to the annual fund are a critical piece of Mark Day School’s yearly budget. These unrestricted contributions that come from parents/ guardians, alumni families, grandparents, faculty/staff, and friends of the school are put to use right away to provide much of what makes Mark Day School special—hands-on learning, dedicated faculty, and a focus on our four cross-disciplinary literacies. The Fall 2022 Giving Day was a tremendous success, unlocking $35,000 in matching gifts. This year, more than 500 current families, alumni families, grandparents, faculty/staff, and friends of Mark Day School contributed so generously. Highlights include: 100% participation: Board of Trustees 96% participation: Current Families 100% participation: Class of 2025 (6th grade), Class of 2028 (3rd grade), and Class of 2029 (2nd grade) 100 alumni families & friends donated more than $30,000 More than 83 grandparents donated nearly $100,000
Benefactors’ Circle ($35,000+) Anonymous Stacey and Chris Abate Devin and Adam Alper The Faber Family Partners’ Circle ($25,000 to $34,999) Steven Murphy and David Lowe Kathleen and David Martin, MD Christina and Emmet Peppers Lily and Andrew Riesenfeld Leadership Circle ($15,000 to $24,999) Anonymous Amber and Ryan Brown Michelle and Bryan Kohm Heather and Mark Marsella Aramie and Kevin McDonald Lauren and Jeffrey Osher Alicia and Michael Rockefeller Katie and Brian Taylor Eighth Pillar ($10,000 to $14,999) Anonymous (2) Ramesh and Julian Allen* Lindsay and Tony Bartsh Katherine and Winston Chan Lynn Brinton and Dan Cohn Eve and Jason Dellinger Ann Wang and Jamie Durrani Sara and Nicholas Egide Pamela and Bryce Emo Hailey and Patrick Flemming Tiffany and Brandon Gantus Allison and Noah Hagey Veronica and Robert Harris Sophia and Robert Hee* Maureen Wilson-Hwang and Boon Hwang The Okman Family The Palm Family Dennis Phelps Laura Kritchever and Edmondo Sarti Window Snyder ‘89 and Willem Pinckaers Legare and Todd Speece Aimee Foreman and Kevin Vosen Founders’ Circle ($7,500 to $9,999) Anonymous Brooke and Michael Beck Katherine Hatch and Robert Carlson Stephanie and Ethan Dornhelm Carin and Andrew Gidney *= 10+ Years Annual Fund Contributor **= 15+ Years Annual Fund Contributor ***= 20+ Years Annual Fund Contributor
Allison and Jeff Harper Chelsea and Marc Ialeggio Nancy and John Neerhout Jenna and Kevin Taylor Sponsors’ Circle ($4,300 to $7,499) Tammy and Craig Ackerman Erica and Ben Applestein Suji Pathi and Eric Bava Milana and Gregory Berguig Courtney and Shale Butler Sarah and Brian Cason Jessica and Michael Clifton Mrs. Barbara B. Cohn Kimberly and Brett Corbett Nina Wang and Christopher Cukor Lucy and Anton Dawson The De Balmann Family Leyla Mirzazadeh and Prathap Dendi Heather Deixler and Mark Dunn Heather Kessinger and Jon Eberly Stacey and Mark Egide Beth and Adam Fliss Wendy and Alexander Fraser* Katie and Stefan Gerard Reetika and Sajot Grewal Joseph Harvey and Amanda Cashman Harvey* Kevin Hopper Amy and Harry Hunt Deborah and Mark Johnson Megan and Pete Karlen Lynne Miyamoto and Andrew Kawahara Jennifer and Jonathan Kelly Genevieve and David Kreter Keala and Steve Landry Patricia Seid and Bryan Lin Jennifer and Tim Lynn Diana Maier ‘84 and Ethan Kaplan* Paul and Megan Mariani Jennifer and Dan Mello Ritu and Alex Metzger* Stacy and Mark Nelson** Lisette and David Parisi Cathy and Scott Parkes Katy and Brad Paterson Alison and Danny Rabb Shannon and Eric Rajewski The Roell Family* Katherine and Patrick Shannon Jessica Williams and JJ Stein Jennifer Swett Mandy and Scott Tachiki* Caroline and Alexander Towery Denise and Quoc Tran Ame Sagiv and Luigi Troccoli Judy and John Willenborg
Challenge Circle ($1,000 to $4,299) Anonymous (7) Dawn Aotani and Robert Anderson Donna and Jeff Applestein Michelle and George Bertram Sara Schwartz and Kenneth Blum** Allyson LaBarbara and Alexis Bondaz Joan and Nick Boodrookas*** Paul and Ann Schuyler Brenner*** Wendy and Patrick Broderick*** Nicole and Paul Bussi Carol and Paul Butler Archie and Vijay Chattha Rebekah and Ryan Cunningham Danielle Meshorer and Gregg Dessen Rebecca and Adam Elegant* Adeline and Michael Freedman Virginia Yang and Walt French The Ganesh Family Dr. Mark and Gail Glasser Michelle and Jodi Goodman Rika and Balaji Gopinath Victoria Argumedo and Nick Gordon Helen and David Greenberg Edward Greenfield Anna Semenova and Hayk Grigoryan Kira and Bradley J. Haas* Angela and JT Herman* Christy and Andrew Hinkelman Lorie and Ron Hirson Cynthia and Rocky Ho Sara and Matt Holmes Mr. and Mrs. Wm. E. Howard Laurie Hunt ‘85 and Jay Little Donna Dolislager and Alan Johnson Ashley and Nathan Kafer Mary and Andrew Kayser Andi and Andy Kelly Janet and Damon Kerby*** Bonnie and Lee Kirkpatrick** May Haim Kotlarsky and Nadav Kotlarsky Meghen and Ken Kurtzig* Kerry Lanz Carolyn and Bryce Lensing Elsa Leung Leswing and Kurt Leswing** Diane Lowenstein Melanie Maier Betty and Don Manning Nicole and David Martin Sara von Schilling and William Martin Angela Espinal de Fernandez and Felipe Martinez Mac McConnell*
Alisha and Kamal Mistry Heather and Stewart Mitchell Maya and Alejandro Muller Francoise and Alp Ozberker Jessica Ozberker Stephanie and Sam Parker* Priya and Nikul Patel ‘97 Mrs. Anne Pearl Sue and Bob Peisert* Kathryn and Sean ‘90 Peisert Anne and Ziv Peled Anne Wara and Jason Perko Jessica Greene-Pierson and James Pierson Daniel and Ashley Reid Kalei Colridge and Robert Renfro Andrea and Ori Rijo Mary Laughton and Brad Rodrigues Jill and Alain Rothstein Stephanie and Darin Sadow Sally and Andrew Schafer Morgan and Brian Schneider Jessie and Bjorn Schroeder Lena and Mark Shagoury Laura and David Shapiro Coleen Dowling and Mani Sheik Myia and Rimas Silkaitis Kristen and Robert Sperling Michelle and Rob Spinosa Catherine and Michael Taylor Resa Lee and David Teakle Shan Yam and Andrew Thompson Marimar Torres Diane and Bill Wara Cricket Wardein Meghan and Brian Wells Tiffany and Harrison Westwater Toney and Kathryn Whittley Jennifer and Nathan Winslow Dana Oliver and Adam Wolfson** Grace and James Yu Jennifer and Eddie Zalayet Trellis Circle ($500 to $999) Anonymous (5) Ann Marie Algeo Karena and Jeff Bacciocco** Denise and Toussaint Bailey Lauren and Nathan Belden Monica and Pablo Bizjack ‘82* Sharon and Ted Block*** Mary Clare Bly ‘87 and Colin Bly* Chris Broderick ‘06 John Broderick ‘10 Amy Carlson McConnell Helen and Victor Castillo* Mercy and Donny Chiu Laika and Colin Chow Lynne DeCota Amie Dewane** Elle and Joe Doerr Theresa and George Eisenberg*** Denise and Luke Esterkyn
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Indigo Morris and Daniel Barron Lisa Becker and Tom Schmidt*** Amber and Korhan Bircan Sam Blattner Ben Blum ‘14 Beth and Kirk Bonzell Diane Boodrookas ‘06 Bev and Rolly Boorman*** Trenton Boorman ‘03 Ashleigh and Chris Brody Malini Brown* Amy Adkins and Evan Brown Silvia Buckley Scott and Kristina Buer Jessica and Darragh Caffrey Sylvia Harris Cahill ‘01 The Callahan Thommes Family* Kelly Campagna Ana Marcelina Castillo Marco Castillo ‘14 Natalia Castillo ‘16 Tracy Caton and Howard Cummings*** Beatriz Chimal and Jose Chan Emily Chang ‘92 Joyce Chen Helen Kennedy and Adrian Cheong Courtney and Jack Coghlan* Mary and Jamie Collie Mary and Earle Colridge Mary Contreras Geneva and Jack Conway*** Maria Coronado Lawrence Crapo Sue Crowther Kim Danforth* Deborah Costello and Charles Day Kevin Dee ‘04 Lori and Chris Deibel Linda Duban Katia Escobar Valenzo Katy and Tim Evans*** Robin and Duncan Fallat** Moss Will Fallat ‘18 Sara and Mike Fargo** Carol Faulhaber Ronnie and William Feldman*** Sandy and John Foreman Bonnie Nishihara and Chad Forrester ‘86*** Ia Forrester*** Thrisha and Jairo Francia Eleanor and Duncan Fraser Meghan Schafer Fraser ‘88 and Jonas Fraser Pierce Freeman ‘10 Griffin Freitas Sydney and Richard Funamura Cody Fusco Len Galla** Dr. David and Wendy Galland*** Leslie Garber Bobbie and Tom Garber
Michelle Mulkey and Nathaniel Garrett Kelly Giddings** Gaelle and Brian Gordon* Maryan Graham Tamara and Tatian Greenleaf*** Cheryl and Robert Greer Sasha Grewal ‘19 Katrina Griffiths Adrienne Low and Robin Grindley Patricia Grotins Savannah Guinn Katherine Gutierrez ‘16 Robbie and Phil Gutierrez Deborah Hamon and Chris Jannes* Jed Harvey ‘18 Nancy and Chip Hatch Teri and Brian Hauswirth*** Joseph Hauswirth ‘05 Rita Hayes Ashley and Andy ‘90 Hecht Charlotte Hee ‘16 Caroline Heredia Ardyce and Don Herman Jennifer Anuhea Hewett Melisa and David Hickman*** Alex Hobbs ‘20 Will Hobbs ‘21 Oma Els Holway Angela and Ian Hopper Tania Humphrey Julia Huo-Kuramoto and Ben Kuramoto Ronell and Leonard Ialeggio Kevin Jacobson Maurice Jefferys Diane and Andrew Jessup Emilio Jiménez Jason Jiménez Olivia and Alfredo Jiménez*** Chris Johnston ‘02** Lara Johnston ‘04** Barbara and Len Kaban Julie and Vatché Kalfayan Anne ‘95 and Joel Kaplan Laurie and Sven Karlen Ray Karter Deana Morrow Kay ‘92 Nicholas Kay Jonathan Kehl ‘86 Lauren Kelly ‘05 Fay and Ron Kelly Katie Kelso Dana Kirk* Todd Klempan Karen Klier and James Leventhal*** Vira and David Klinetobe, Khema Klinetobe ‘22 Tina King and Dutch Knapp* Johanna and Jim La Fleur* Ms. Barbara Lambert Jessica Levin ‘02 and Jason Levin Wyatt Levine ‘21
Donna and Tom Lifland Kylee Lin ‘05** Daisy Lookinland ‘14 Frank Lookinland ‘16 Liza and James Lorenz Teresa and James Lowe Elissa Lozier*** Thuy Le and Keith Lu Chisoo and Norm Lyons*** John and Carolyn Madison*** Christine and Jim Maguire*** Kristine and Craig Maretzki Robyn and Jason Matlon Beiry Mendez and Ilver Mazariegos Chris and Richard Mazzola Mary Pat and Marv McCann Alison Becker and Adam Messinger Christine Metzger Denise and Bill Moore Gabriela Morgan Chelsea Moylan ‘02 Margot Boorman Nerland ‘06 Jessica Ngo ‘01 Elizabeth and Devan Nielsen* Eileen O’Hare** Janice and Leo O’Sullivan Rachel and Bill Owings Tulasi Hosain and Adithya Padala Kristina Downer Paster ‘97 Kirsten and Dennis Peek Sarah and Gregg Perata Fernanda Pernambuco and Zachary Partin* Heather Rael Janice Richey and Ashley Ransom* Leigh and Thaddeus Reichley* Hannah Reilly Judith Rice-Jones Nancy Ridout Helene and William Rintala Madeline Rogers* Emilie Rohrbach Jeniffer and Luis Rossi Stuti and Tarun Sachdeva Andrea and Semi Salmi*** Susan Scannell Wendy and Alan Schaevitz*** Megan and Mike Schenck Maggie ‘02 and Keith Schuman Gabriela Canto and Jorge Semerena Arlyn and Hector Serber Tobey and Leonard Shaffer Sophie Shulman ‘02 Leila and Mike Sinclaire Julia Smith ‘08 Natalie Smith ‘00 Claire Smythe ‘13 Katie Morris and Doug Smythe Jennifer Southern Marcia and David Sperling Amy Rice-Jones and David St. Martin
BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2022-2023 Ethan Dornhelm, President Chris Abate Julian Allen, Treasurer Paul Austin Mike Beck Ryan Brown Prathap Dendi Sara Egide Pam Emo, Family Association President Scott Faber Aimee Foreman, Vice President Rika Gopinath Reetika Grewal Joe Harvey, Head of School Chelsea Ialeggio Scott Lamson ‘06, Alumni Trustee Megan Mariani, Assistant Treasurer Chris Mazzola Christine Metzger, Faculty Trustee Katie Shannon David Shapiro Andrea Urda Rijo Ending their terms in 2023 Julian Allen Pam Emo Chris Mazzola Scott Lamson ‘06 Beginning their terms in 2023 Carolyn Bojanowski Jessica Clifton Andy Kelly Jessica Ngo ‘01, Alumni Trustee Alicia Rockefeller
Deborah and William Strull* Renee Surcouf Yoshie and Norman Tachiki Evelyn and Horst Tauchert*** Susan Taylor Merry Thompson Jon Tolson Lydia Tuveson Molly Tuveson Connor Van Gessel ‘06 Steve and Rita Voss Kathleen and Gary Vote* Kelley and Eric Warner** Jane Grayson and Bob Warren Orna and Edward Weisberg Jane and David Williams Cristin Yang Javier Zapata Webb Lacy and Lucas Zehner Rebecca Li and David Zeng Amy Zimmer ANNUAL FUND GIFTS BY SOURCE Corporate Matching Gifts Adobe Systems Baker Ave Blackrock Broadcom Capital Group Clif Bar & Company Google, Inc. Hanson Bridgett Humanity United Kaiser Permanente Marsh & McLennan Medtronic Microsoft Corporation Netflix OKTA Omidyar Group Paramount PG&E Pixar Animation Studios RPX Corporation Take Two Software Visa, Inc. Warner Bros. Wells Fargo Bank Alumni Elizabeth Adams ‘01 Pablo Bizjack ‘82 Ben Blum ‘14 Mary Clare Bly ‘87 Diane Boodrookas ‘06 Trenton Boorman ‘03 Chris Broderick ‘06 John Broderick ‘10 Sylvia Harris Cahill ‘01 Marco Castillo ‘14 Natalia Castillo ‘16 Emily Chang ‘92 Kevin Dee ‘04
Moss Will Fallat ‘18 Chad Forrester ‘86 Meghan Schafer Fraser ‘88 Pierce Freeman ‘10 Andrea Garcia ‘12 Sasha Grewal ‘19 Katherine Gutierrez ‘16 Kira George Haas ‘98 Jed Harvey ‘18 Joseph Hauswirth ‘05 Andy Hecht ‘90 Charlotte Hee ‘16 Alex Hobbs ‘20 Will Hobbs ‘21 Laurie Hunt ‘85 Chris Johnston ‘02 Lara Johnston ‘04 Anne Worthington Kaplan ‘90 Deana Morrow ‘92 Jonathan Kehl ‘86 Lauren Kelly ‘05 Scott Lamson ‘06 Jessica Weiss Levin ‘02 Wendy Morris Levine ‘89 Wyatt Levine ‘21 Kylee Lin ‘05 Daisy Lookinland ‘14 Frank Lookinland ‘16 Diana Maier ‘84 Chelsea Moylan ‘02 Hadley Mullin ‘88 Margot Boorman Nerland ‘06 Jessica Ngo ‘01 Kristina Downer Paster ‘97 Nikul Patel ‘97 Sean Peisert ‘90 Maggie Eisenberg Schuman ’02 Sophie Shulman ‘02 Julia Smith ‘08 Natalie Smith ‘00 Claire Smythe ‘13 Window Snyder ‘89 Connor Van Gessel ‘06 Alumni Parents Lyn and Jim Adams Elizabeth Adams ‘01 Ramesh and Julian Allen Cyrus Allen ‘21 Karena and Jeff Bacciocco Alexis ‘08 and Kyle ‘11 Bacciocco Amy and Seth Barad Ben Barad ‘05 Sharon and Ted Block Lindsay Block ‘90 Sara Schwartz and Ken Blum Ben ‘14 and Elliot ‘17 Blum Joan and Nick Boodrookas Alex ‘02 and Diane ‘06 Boodrookas Bev and Rolly Boorman Trent Boorman ‘03 and Margot Boorman Nerland ‘06
Paul and Ann Schuyler Brenner James Brenner ‘04 Wendy and Patrick Broderick Chris ‘06 and John ‘10 Broderick Malini Brown Callum Brown ‘19 Amber and Ryan Brown Kathryn Brown ‘22 Shawna Callahan Jen ‘17, Amelia ‘18 and Parkes ‘20 Thommes Amy Carlson McConnell Maryn McConnell ‘22 Helen and Victor Castillo Marco ‘14 and Natalia ‘16 Castillo Archana and Vijay Chattha Amrik Chattha ‘21 Courtney and Jack Coghlan Shane Coghlan ‘22 Lori and Chris Deibel Jenna Deibel ‘13 Leyla and Prathap Dendi Ananya Dendi ‘22 Amie Dewane Ramona Dewane ‘16 Elle and Joe Doerr Maya Doerr ‘22 Claudia and David Eiseman Lindsay Eiseman ‘16 Theresa and George Eisenberg Liz Eisenberg Casso-Gomez ‘98 and Maggie Eisenberg Schuman ‘02 Rebecca and Adam Elegant Samantha ‘18 and Alice ‘21 Elegant Katy and Tim Evans Aidan ‘14 and Colin ‘17 Evans Robin and Duncan Fallat Moss Will Fallat ‘18 Wendy and Alexander Fraser Leighton Fraser ‘21 Bonnie Nishihara and Chad Forrester ‘86 Davy Forrester ‘22 Ia Forrester Chad Forrester ‘86 Adeline and Michael Freedman Liu Martin ‘17 Len Galla Taylor ‘10 and Claire ‘14 Galla David and Wendy Galland Morgan ‘98 and Josh ‘01 Galland Michelle Mulkey and Nat Garrett Ella ‘22 and Lincoln ‘22 Garrett Steve and Mary Gorski Ana ‘14, Cate ‘17 and Alex Gorski Edward Greenfield Lexi Greenfield ‘21 Tiffany Greenfield Lexi Greenfield ‘21
Reetika and Sajot Grewal Sasha Grewal ‘19 Robbie and Phil Gutierrez Katherine ‘16 and Max ‘19 Gutierrez Deborah Hamon and Chris Jannes Maddy Jannes ‘18 Joseph Harvey and Amanda Cashman Harvey Jed Harvey ‘18 Nancy H. Haugen, PhD Peter ‘86 and Amy ‘87 Haugen Teri and Brian Hauswirth Anna ‘03 and Joseph ‘05 Hauswirth Sophia and Robert Hee Charlotte ‘16 and Christian ‘19 Hee Angel and JT Herman Sydney ‘19 and AJ ‘21 Herman Christy and Andrew Hinkelman Lucy ‘19 and Avery ‘21 Hinkelman Hadley Mullin and Dan Kalafatas Avery Kalafatas ‘19 Julie and Vatche Kalfayan Arika Kalfayan ‘17 Mary and Andrew Kayser Dylan ‘18 and Jackson ‘22 Kayser Kristin and Brian Keeffe Miles ‘17, Ellis ‘18 and Finley ‘20 Keeffe Fay and Ron Kelly Lauren ‘05 and Leah ‘09 Kelly Janet and Damon Kerby Samantha Kerby Dorsey ‘93 Bonnie and Lee Kirkpatrick Claire ’11 and Jack ‘13 Kirkpatrick Vira and David Klinetobe Khema Klinetobe ‘22 Tina King and Dutch Knapp Chase ‘14 and Lily ‘19 King Julia Huo-Kuramoto and Ben Kuramoto Jammie Kuramoto ‘16 Meghen and Ken Kurtzig Arie Kurtzig ‘22 Johanna and Jim La Fleur Antonia ‘20 and Peter ‘22 La Fleur Elsa Leung Leswing and Kurt Leswing Tyler ‘10 and Sophia ‘13 Leswing Wendy and Marc Levine Wyatt Levine ‘21 Laurie Hunt and Jay Little Cooper Little ‘22 Elissa Lozier Natalie Lozier Ramsland ‘90 Chisoo and Norm Lyons Ben ‘10 and Marielle ‘13 Lyons
Mac McConnell Maryn McConnell ‘22 Kristine and Craig Maretzki Nate Maretzki ‘20 Ritu and Alex Metzger Lucas ‘18 and Noah ‘21 Metzger Cindy and Craig Morris Jennifer Morris Ginsburg ‘85 and Wendy Morris Levine ‘89 Penn Mullin Brennan ‘85 and Hadley ‘88 Mullin Anna Quintero and Chris Murdick Cristina Murdick ‘18 Stacy and Mark Nelson Aidan Nelson ‘10 Elizabeth and Devan Nielsen Powell Nielsen ‘19 Tulasi Hosain and Adithya Padala Janavi Padala ‘17 Stephanie and Sam Parker Lilah ‘18 and Henry ‘21 Parker Cathy and Scott Parkers Charlie Parkes ‘21 Sue and Bob Peisert Sean Peisert ‘90 Kirsten and Steve Polsky Alexa ‘19 and Maddie ‘21 Polsky Janice Richey and Ashley Ransom Bodie Ransom ‘21 Leigh and Thad Reichley Gabby Reichley ‘21 Charles Roell Hannah ‘20 and Brayden ‘20 Roell Madeline Rogers Kendal ‘12 and Miriam ‘15 Rogers Andrea and Semi Salmi Isabella ‘09, Ava ‘11 and Otto ‘11 Salmi Wendy and Alan Schaevitz Tory ‘86 and Whitney ‘89 O’Keeffe Sally and Andrew Schafer Meghan Schafer Fraser ‘88 Katie Morris and Doug Smythe Claire Smythe ‘13 Deborah and William Strull Rebecca ‘12 and Ethan ‘14 Strull Mandy and Scott Tachiki Jeremy Tachiki ‘19 Ashley Beech and Mike Tatum Annie Tatum ‘19 Marimar Torres Cristina Torres ‘02 Kathleen and Gary Vote Kevin ‘90 and Kassia ‘92 Vote Kelley and Eric Warner Annie ‘09, Patrick ‘12 and Jack ‘15 Warner Jane and David Williams Alma Soria ’22 Jennifer and Nathan Winslow Nash Winslow ‘21
Dana Oliver and Adam Wolfson Jason Oliver ’12, Sabrina Wolfson ’19 and Brian Wolfson Nancy and Bruce Worthington Anne Worthington Kaplan ’95 and Scott Worthington ‘97 Jennifer and Eddie Zalayet Malcolm ‘20 and Rowen ‘22 Zalayet Victoria Peet and Steven Zimmerman Logan ‘05, Madison ‘10, Callie ‘20 and Morgan ‘20 Zimmerman Grandparents Ann Marie Algeo Ryan ‘26 and Pierce ‘28 Mariani Donna and Jeff Applestein Bradford Applestein ‘25 Rhys and Craig Atkinson Bradford Applestein ‘25 Marci and David Barnhart Axel ‘27 and Aria ‘29 Johnson Carol and Paul Butler Zoe ‘24 and Max ‘27 Butler Ana Marcelina Castillo Suhaila Tejada ‘24 Barbara Cohn Willa ‘23 Cohn Mary and Earle Colridge Piper Renfro ‘30 Lawrence Crapo Bryce Crapo ‘25 Deborah Costello and Charles Day Keira ‘27 and Aaron ‘29 Kaban Yves and Constance De Balmann Natalie De Balmann ‘29 Lynne DeCota Louise Bailey ‘30 Linda Duban Remy Duban ‘31 Stacey and Mark Egide Charlotte Egide ‘28 Sharon and Samuel Esterkyn Kai ‘23 and Everett ‘25 Esterkyn Sandy and John Foreman Mila ‘25 and Bennett ‘25 Vosen Thrisha and Jairo Francia Liliana ‘26 and JT ‘29 Francia Eleanor and Duncan Fraser Leighton ‘21, Whitley ‘23 and Graham ‘26 Fraser Virginia Yang and Walt French Jonah French ‘27 Sydney and Richard Funamura Aidan ‘10 and Jack ‘24 Nelson Jo Ann and John Gantus Caroline ‘28 and Caleb ‘29 Gantus Bobbie and Tom Garber Ryann Jefferys ‘24 Dr. Mark and Gail Glasser Hailey ‘23 and Samantha ‘26 Rabb; Ever ‘29 and Hudson ‘30 Alper
Maryan Graham Oliver ‘28 and Finnegan ‘30 Shannon Eric Greenleaf Hope ‘21 and Abby ‘24 Greenleaf Cheryl and Robert Greer Elsie ‘23 and Hailey ‘25 Schroeder Patricia Grotins Layla ‘27 and Zain ‘30 Haleem Nancy and Chip Hatch Danny ‘23 and Eli ‘23 Carlson Ardyce and Don Herman Sydney ‘19, AJ ‘21 and Jack ‘23 Herman Els Holway Claire ‘28 and Lucas ‘30 Clifton Kevin Hopper Olivia Hopper ‘30 Mr. and Mrs. Wm. E. Howard Brenner ‘23, Cici ‘25 and Sloane ‘27 Emo Ronell and Leonard Ialeggio Francesca Ialeggio ‘27 Diane and Andrew Jessup Lucy ‘19, Avery ‘21 and Drew ‘23 Hinkelman Donna Dolislager and Alan Johnson Axel ‘27 and Aria ‘29 Johnson Barbara and Len Kaban Keira ‘27 and Aaron ‘29 Kaban Laurie and Sven Karlen Sienna Karlen ‘23 Drs. James and Joan Kelly Tommy Kelly ‘27 Neeraja and Manivakkam Krishnan Maxen Ganesh ‘24 Barbara Lambert Francesca Ialeggio ‘27 Kerry Lanz Q ‘29 and Kerry ‘31 Collie Carolyn and Bryce Lensing Myles Matlon ‘31 Donna and Tom Lifland Katie Caffrey ‘25 Teresa and James Lowe Ethan ‘28 and Aria ‘30 Murphy-Lowe Lennis Lyon Hope ‘21 and Abby ‘24 Greenleaf Melanie Maier Max ‘13 and Gabe ‘13 Fisher; Jesse ‘23 and June ‘26 Kaplan-Maier Betty and Don Manning Ellery Finn ‘25 Debbie and Phil Marsella Ava ’25 and Troy ‘28 Marsella Kathleen and David Martin, MD Sophie Martin ‘27 Camilla and Hunter Marvel, Sr. Miles ‘22 and Josie ‘25 Marvel
Mary Pat and Marv McCann Jaxon Paterson ‘28 Alison Becker and Adam Messinger Naomi Brown ‘29 Nina Mariani-Moody and Mike Moody Ryan ‘26 and Pierce ‘28 Mariani Cindy and Craig Morris Wyatt ‘21 and Meredith ‘23 Levine Swati Mukerji Lucas ‘18, Noah ‘21 and Nila ‘25 Metzger Penn Mullin Avery ‘19, Drew ‘23 and Ellie ‘26 Kalafatas Nancy and John Neerhout Alexis ‘21 and Evie ‘24 Greenfield Hella and Eli Okman Asher ‘28 and Celeste ‘28 Okman Barb Osher Charlie Osher ‘24 Janice and Leo O’Sullivan Malcolm ‘20, Rowan ‘22 and Noah ‘25 Zalayet Francoise and Alp Ozberker Alexandra Ozberker ‘28 Anne Pearl Danny ‘24 and Lindsey ‘26 Shapiro Sue and Bob Peisert Lucas ‘25 and Lauren ‘31 Peisert Vicki and Joe Reisinger Olivia Reisinger-Niccum ‘26, Carter Reisinger-O’Neil ‘26 and Jack Reisinger-O’Neil ‘31 Judith Rice-Jones Sierra ‘27 and Ruby ‘29 Ridout Nancy Ridout Sierra ‘27 and Ruby ‘29 Ridout Helene and William Rintala Avery ‘29 and Alex ‘31 Harper Susan Scannell Emmett ‘24, Skylar ‘26 and Owen ‘29 Peek Sally and Andrew Schafer Violet Fraser ‘25 Arlyn and Hector Serber Zekai Serber-Chasten ‘28 Tobey and Leonard Shaffer Sabrina ‘24 and Audrey ‘27 Dornhelm Marcia and David Sperling Zach ‘25 and Sawyer ‘28 Sperling Jacalyn and Herb Stevenson Ethan ‘28 and Aria ‘30 Murphy-Lowe Yoshie and Norman Tachiki Jeremy ‘19 and Justin ‘23 Tachiki Susan Taylor Olivia ’23 and Simon ‘29 Taylor
Merry Thompson Maelynn Thompson ‘28 Jon Tolson Gabby ‘21 and Hannah ‘23 Reichley Lydia Tuveson Dashiell ‘28 and Pierce ‘29 Klempan Diane and Bill Wara Anya ‘24 and Jason ‘28 Perko Jane Grayson and Bob Warren Simon Peled ‘25 Donna and David Williams Alex Stein ‘28 Nancy and Bruce Worthington Charlotte ‘26 and Lily ‘26 Kaplan Donations Made in Memory Of or Honor Of Elizabeth Adams ‘01, in honor of Elissa Lozier Ally LaBarbara and Alex Bondaz, in memory of Vincent LaBarbara Deborah Costello and Charles Day, in honor of the Kaban Family Linda Duban, in honor of Remy Duban Eleanor and Duncan Fraser, in honor of Whitley and Graham Fraser Len Galla, in memory of Tracy Denison Galla Gail and Mark Glasser, in honor of Hailey and Samantha Rabb and Hudson and Ever Alper Maryan Graham, in honor of Eugene Graham Deborah and Mark Johnson, in memory of Martin Mitchell Barbara Lambert, in honor of Francesca Ialeggio Teresa and James Lowe, in honor of Aria and Ethan Lowe Melanie Maier, in honor of Jesse and June Kaplan-Maier Sue and Bob Peisert, in memory of Julie Croom Stacy and Mark Nelson, in honor of Thad Reichley Michelle and Rob Spinosa, in memory of Dave Wilson Stuti and Taran Sachdeva, in memory of Arun Bali
THE EIGHTH PILLAR The members of the Eighth Pillar have given either $100,000 or more to Mark Day School since joining the community or $10,000 in the last year. They are exemplars of the unofficial Eighth Pillar of Mark Day School: Philanthropy.
Anonymous (7) Stacey and Chris Abate Ramesh and Julian Allen Devin and Adam Alper David Anderman Rona Gomel Ashe and Neil Ashe Toby Atterbury Karena and Jeff Bacciocco The Barad Family Lindsay and Tony Bartsh Kyle and Margot Biehle Nicolle Henneuse and Peter Billington Joan and Nick Boodrookas Winkie Bresler Tim Brisbois Wendy and Patrick Broderick Jean and Stuart Brown Amber and Ryan Brown Cameron and Bruce Brugler David, Olivia & Quentin Carrel Helen and Victor Castillo Katherine and Winston Chan Lynn Brinton and Dan Cohn Patricia Callahan and David Dee Leyla Mirzazadeh and Prathap Dendi Amie and Ramona Dewane Kristin and Andrew Dickinson Gigi and Scott Dixon Stephanie and Ethan Dornhelm Kate and Bill Duhamel
Ann Wang and Jamie Durrani Jennifer and James Dutro Sara and Nicholas Egide Pamela and Bryce Emo The Faber Family Judy and Jay Ferguson Diana and Timothy Fitzpatrick Wendy and Alexander Fraser Tiffany and Brandon Gantus Lisa and John Geisse Louisa and Andrew Gloger, The Woodbury Foundation Sarah and Dirk Godsey Steve and Mary Gorski Kira and Bradley J. Haas Allison and Noah Hagey Veronica and Robert Harris Linda W. Hart and Milledge A. Hart III Sophia and Robert Hee Marje and Tony Helfet Angela and JT Herman Francesca and James Hetfield Kate and Chris Hobbs Maureen Wilson-Hwang and Boon Hwang Valerie and Gregg Jacobs Jennifer and John Knoll Michelle and Bryan Kohm Meghen and Ken Kurtzig David LaHorgue Elsa Leung Leswing and Kurt Leswing Yujing Han and David Liu Steven Murphy and David Lowe Karen Behnke Luria and Howard Luria Megan and Paul Mariani Jim Martin Heather and Mark Marsella Kathleen and David Martin, MD Tracy and Andrew Matthes Alison and Michael Mauzé Aramie and Kevin McDonald Betsy and John McKinney Monica and Andrew Midler
Bibi and Eric Moore Sara and Jonathan Okman Anne and Dean Ornish Kara Ornstein Lauren and Jeffrey Osher Samantha and Eric Palm Stephanie and Sam Parker Eda and Joseph Pell Christina and Emmet Peppers Dennis Phelps Kirsten and Steve Polsky Wendy and Carl Reichardt Lily and Andrew Riesenfeld Alicia and Michael Rockefeller The Roell Family Anna and Jonathan Rothbart Andrea and Semi Salmi Shalu and Hersh Saluja Barbara and Tom Sargent Laura Kritchever and Edmondo Sarti Christine Schantz Eileen and Christopher Sheldon Houda and Ray Silcock Melissa and Rick Silvers Window Snyder ‘89 and Willem Pinckaers Legare and Todd Speece Katie Smith and Andrew Spiegel Katie and Brian Taylor Waneska and Chris Torto Mr. and Mrs. Denis Twomey Aimee Foreman and Kevin Vosen Kelley and Eric Warner Tracey Warson Caryn and Noah Weiss Dana Oliver and Adam Wolfson Rene Zakhour
ADVANCING OUR
KNOWLEDGE One of the most unique and inspiring qualities of Mark Day faculty is their dedication to growth and lifelong learning. Professional development, whether as a whole group several times a year or individually on an ongoing basis, is a regular part of being a teacher here. In the years since the pandemic began, the ability to dive into professional development as teachers are accustomed to doing had been challenging—it was just last fall that masks were no longer required indoors. But during the 202223 school year, faculty and staff were finally able to dive back into a strong professional development mindset. “We were excited to regain the kind of faculty and administration approach that representings who we truly are— growth-oriented and always looking for a way to make something already strong even stronger,” says Joe Harvey, Head of School. There is a deep desire to continually examine what we are doing and how we could do it better. Following are several ways in which Mark Day faculty, staff, and administrators are doing just that.
LEARNING ALONGSIDE KLIPTOWN YOUTH PROGRAM
For over a decade, our partnership with Kliptown Youth Program (KYP) in South Africa has become woven into the fabric of Mark Day. KYP is an extension of our community across the globe. They are our friends, allies, and colleagues. The relationships we have built and continue to build are truly reciprocal—we teach and we learn. In June, Mark Day School faculty and KYP faculty participated in a facilitated SEL Toolbox Project training, with both Mark Day and KYP tuning in virtually. It wasn’t the first time members of both schools have participated in professional development alongside one another. “The questions and perspectives we each bring is different,” says Fernanda Pernambuco, Director of Partnerships, Equity and Inclusion. Over the summer, Fernanda and several teachers
who were in the Toolbox training session visited KYP as part of the Mark Day delegation. “It was an opportunity to see firsthand how they have started to implement Toolbox Project curriculum,” says Fernanda. “Part of the work we did there this summer was to support them in that work.” Both groups will join together again virtually to participate in the second of three sessions, which will involve asking more questions, checking in, and learning more about how to engage with the material. When a delegation of students, teachers, and administrators visited our campus in the spring of 2023—the first in-person delegation since prior to the pandemic— both Mark Day and KYP took advantage of the opportunity to continue our learning together. Thando Bezana has played an
important role in our arts classes as a former artist-in-residence, and he continued to work with students in music, drama, and art. Thando’s energy, knowledge, and cultural relationship to music has had a profound influence on music teacher Brian Wilkerson and his approach to teaching students. Since 2016, Thando and Brian have collaborated for six weeks at a time and that time together has had a long-lasting impact both ways. Also, as Nene Walaza explores creating a development team at KYP and enhancing their own fundraising efforts, she met with Mark Day’s Head of School Joe Harvey and Director of Development Wendy Levine to learn more. Wendy was also part of the summer delegation to South Africa, and was able to continue their mentorship at KYP.
FUNDING TEACHER INNOVATION
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In addition to the excitement of fulfilling faculty’s professional endeavors, the innovation grants also spark more conversations about teaching and learning and the innovative things that are happening in classrooms. In Fall 2022, faculty were invited to submit proposals to obtain a $1,250 grant to pursue a new idea or direction in professional growth and development or classroom teaching tools and resources. The grant covers additional funding outside of classroom budgets and the regular professional development budget. Special priority is given to grants in the area of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice (DEIJ) and in assessment and using student assessment data to advance learning. “The grants are intended to advance teaching and learning in new and exciting ways,” says Joe Harvey, Head of School. Assistant Head and Director of Educational Design and Innovation Bonnie Nishihara led a small committee of faculty and administrators to evaluate the grant proposals. The committee first met in December of 2022. In addition to the excitement of fulfilling faculty’s professional endeavors, the innovation grants also spark more conversations about teaching and learning and the innovative things that are happening in classrooms. There’s also a strong interest in assessing and supporting what we value as
a school. “We want to make that investment and improve student learning,” says Joe. One of the innovation grants that was funded was the purchase and implementation of additional whiteboards in Upper Division math classrooms. During the spring of 2022, Head of Grades 5-8 Dave Hickman, along with several Upper Division math teachers, took inspiration from the book Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics by Peter Liljedahl. One of the research-based practices outlined in the book involved the implementation of alternate workspaces such as vertical whiteboards, which, according to Liljedahl’s research, show “better results than having students work through thinking tasks in their notebooks while sitting at their desks.” Beth Bonzell, who teaches math to 6th and 7th graders notes, “soon after implementing more whiteboards and random groups, I noticed more engagement from students.” We are looking forward to funding more innovative opportunities driven by teachers’ interests, passions, and research.
CREATING SUMMER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Though there are several full-faculty professional development opportunities throughout the school year, the summer often provides a more extensive block of time to focus on learning and growing in a specific area. In recent years, we’ve hosted three summer institutes focused on Project-Based Learning and SEL. This past summer, Mark Day hosted a summer institute titled “Anti Racist Strategies for School Communities,” organized by Assistant Head and Director of Educational Design and Innovation Bonnie Nishihara and Director of Partnerships, Equity and Inclusion Fernanda Pernambuco. “Our faculty has done so much work in the area of DEI, especially with the work we did together to create the seven principles for a DEIJ classroom,” says Fernanda. “We felt that the next step for faculty was to start building curriculum using the larger philosophical outlines as a foundation. The summer institute was an opportunity to give teachers the time and additional expertise through coaching from two facilitators—Jenna Chandler-Ward and Elizabeth Denevi, who run an organization and a blog
called ‘Teaching While White.’” The institute offered two different tracks—one for teachers and one for non-teaching staff and leadership. The first day, attendees participated in affinity groups, either a BIPOC or white affinity group, which helped frame why this work is important. On the second day, they focused on antiracist solidarity—how we build principles and relationships across race. And for the last few days of the institute, faculty applied what they learned to develop curriculum, whether it was creating a new unit, adjusting existing projects or activities, or simply reexamining curriculum through a DEIJ lens. They also received feedback from the facilitators along the way. The goal, which is outlined in our Strategic Plan, is for summer institutes on many topics to become a permanent part of the professional development that Mark Day offers, both for Mark Day teachers and those from other schools “as part of community building and advancing professional best practices, mastery assessment, integration of DEIJ and cross-disciplinary literacies, and new programmatic ideas for all.”
WHY I GIVE Pablo Bizjack ‘82 The name “Bizjack” is heard quite often around Mark Day School. For Pablo Bizjack ‘82, his connection to the school is due to more than just his last name. While his father, Ray Bizjack, was the school’s founding Headmaster and served in this role from 1980 to 1983, it was the strong relationships, the supportive and non-judgemental environment that he experienced as a student that had the biggest impact on him. Starting the school in the summer of 1980 was a family affair. “I was hired as cheap labor by my dad,” says Pablo. “I remember picking up tables and chairs that were donated or purchased from other schools in a U-Haul truck. It was an aggressive schedule to open that fall, but for my dad especially, it was his passion.” Pablo saw how his parents dedicated their lives to the school. The hard work paid off, and on that first Opening Day in September 1980, Pablo was a new 7th grader and his sister Kim (class of 1983) was a new 6th grader. Pablo credits the school for fostering “strong relationships that students developed in such a short period of time since most of [the students] came from different schools in the first few years.” He remembers Outdoor Ed and a camping trip to the Sierra Foothills. “For a lot of us, it was our first experience backpacking,” he explains. In 8th grade, the class took a trip to the Grand Canyon where they camped out on the rim, hiked in, and visited Calico
Ghost Town. He remembers the assemblies and joke telling. “What I took the most with me—and what I carried into high school and beyond—is the importance of being comfortable with who you are. This allowed me to try different things like singing and drama, which weren’t necessarily my strengths, and sports like track and field. At a different school, I may not have had the support structure around me to try these new activities.” When asked why he continues to give to the Mark Day Fund, he answered, “I always felt the strongest connection to Mark Day School–more than to my high school or college. I always think of Mark Day as family. My dad was ‘all in’ for the school. For him, it was such a source of passion. He did all he could do to create a safe and nurturing environment where the students felt loved. Making a donation to the annual fund is my way of giving back. I know how important giving is to the overall operating budget. Giving–even a little bit–allows me to stay in touch with the school.” To this day, more than 40 years after he graduated, Pablo shares that he’s always felt connected to the families he meets who attended the school whether it was in the 1980’s or 2020’s. “I feel really proud that I was able to let them know that I was part of the original [graduating] class.”
Pablo pictured with his family, from left to right: Jillian, Parker, Pablo, and wife Monica.
ENDOWMENT The endowment supports teacher salaries and professional development, brings socio-economic diversity that benefits every child, and keeps the school secure in volatile times. Endowment funds generate income through the school’s careful investment and support the school in perpetuity. The endowment principal remains intact each year as the school uses only a portion of the return generated to fund initiatives, with the spend rate ranging between 3% and 4% annually over the past several years. Mark Day School’s endowment contributed more than $450,000 to the operating budget for the 2022-23 school year. That means that the earnings currently lower tuition by approximately $1,000 each year for each and every student. We are especially grateful to donors who chose to support the endowment as they are providing for the school’s future. In addition to the Unrestricted Endowment, the school has several named funds with income restricted to the following areas.
GENERAL SUPPORT Eighth Grade Fund
WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF MARK DAY SCHOOL’S ENDOWMENT? THE MORE THAN $450,000 EARNED THROUGH THE ENDOWMENT DURING THE 202223 SCHOOL YEAR CONTRIBUTED TO THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS
FACULTY SALARIES Faculty Salaries Fund (Restricted) Faculty Salaries Fund (Unrestricted)
FACULTY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Behnke/Luria Family Endowment
Endowment for Professional $400,000 Development Indexed Tuition
INDEXED TUITION Damon Kerby Fund for Indexed Tuition Making Waves Margaret B. MacArthur Endowment Fund for Indexed Tuition M.V. Williams Endowment for Indexed Tuition (Restricted) Endowment for Indexed Tuition (Unrestricted)
THANK YOU, 2022-23 ENDOWMENT DONORS! Damon Kerby Fund for Indexed Tuition This endowment fund was established in 2011 to honor Damon Kerby’s 24 years as Head of School and his belief in enrolling a diverse community of students and families and offering a quality education for all students. 2022-23 Donors The Tally Foundation, with Amanda Atterbury Ryan ‘93 and Elizabeth G. Atterbury
LEGACY SOCIETY The Mark Day School Legacy Society recognizes and honors those who have included the school in their estate plans through either their will, trust, retirement, or life insurance plans. We invite you to join us as a member and look forward to working with you to ensure that the school’s legacy endures. We thank the following Legacy Society members as of August 2023: Ann and Paul Brenner Bev and Rolly Boorman Janet and Damon Kerby Lek Suvanasarn Hadley Mullin ‘88 and Dan Kalafatas The following types of commitments qualify you for membership in the Legacy Society: Including us with a gift in your will or revocable trust; A life-income gift that names Mark Day School as a remainder beneficiary, such as a charitable remainder trust or a charitable gift annuity; A gift or assignment of qualified retirement plan assets, such as an IRA, 401(k), or 403(b); A gift of life insurance; And as a beneficiary of a bank account. If you have named the school in your estate plans or would like more information, please contact Wendy Levine, Director of Development, at 415-472-8008.
ADVANCING OUR
COMMUNITY
One of the most frequent answers to “what do you love most about Mark Day School” is our community. True to our mission statement, the Mark Day community is, in many ways, full of heart. Diversity and inclusivity are central to who we are as a collective group of students, parents, guardians, faculty, staff, administrators, and trustees. We know that ideas, collaboration, and learning are simply better when there are a variety of different backgrounds, races and ethnicities, genders, religions, and perspectives. Along with intentionally coming together on a regular basis during assemblies and school events, we are constantly examining programmatic choices and emerging initiatives through the lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Following are several ways in which we are advancing our community through diversity and inclusion.
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With the cost of the tickets plus childcare, we recognized there were barriers to attending. We really wanted to remove those barriers to make the event more accessible.
CREATING AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY EVENT Every spring—even through the pandemic—we’ve held the Spring Fundraiser, Mark Day’s biggest community event to raise money for our school. It’s a chance for our adult community members to come together—from faculty to parents and guardians to trustees—to eat, enjoy live music, dance, laugh, and donate. “It’s like the ultimate social,” said Wendy Levine
‘89, Director of Development. “We want everyone to come and have a good time.” Starting in 2020, the idea to make the event free of charge for all attendees came to fruition. Prior Spring Fundraisers required a ticket that cost several hundred dollars, with free and discounted tickets for families who
pay tuition below the top of the index. “With the cost of the tickets plus childcare, we recognized there were barriers to attending,” says Wendy. “We really wanted to remove those barriers to make the event more accessible.” For the past three years, the Spring Fundraiser planning committee has sought sponsors to underwrite the
event costs and maintain free admission for attendees. And attendance is stronger than ever. Like the Spring Fundraiser, we continue to explore ways to remove financial and other kinds of barriers to community events so we can be truly inclusive.
CREATING AFFINITY & ALLIANCE GROUPS ON CAMPUS
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We know that having affinity spaces for students is best practice. They are good for community building, social dynamics, and academics. In early 2020, affinity groups were introduced to students in grades 5-8. Director of Partnerships, Equity and Inclusion Fernanda Pernambuco led conversations about what the term affinity means and how affinity groups are an opportunity for people who share an identifying characteristic to connect and share experiences. Since then, we have successfully sustained affinity and alliance groups for 7th and 8th graders—namely, a BIPOC affinity group and an LGBTQIA+ alliance group. On average, these groups meet every three weeks. In addition, this past school year, we started a BIPOC affinity group for faculty and staff that met monthly and a six-week white educators group facilitated by coach and consultant Liza Gleason. As Fernanda said back in 2020, “We know that having affinity spaces for students is best practice. They are good for community building, social dynamics, and academics. We also know that especially for students in marginalized groups, being able to get together and have positive identity development is crucial.” We intend to continue these groups, and always welcome additional ideas from both students and faculty and staff.
BUILDING THE FAMILY ASSOCIATION Responsible for planning fundraising events, running community-driven programs, mobilizing volunteers, and bringing together our parents and guardians, the Family Association is a vital part of the school’s daily and continued functioning. Last school year, we shifted its name from the Parents’ Association to the Family Association to more clearly represent the inclusivity that is so important to who we are as a community. All parents and guardians, no matter how long they’ve been at Mark Day, belong to the Family Association. Simply put, we cannot operate without our partnership with parents and guardians. They organize beloved events like the Fun Run, Grandparents & Special Friends’ Day, and the Book Exchange. They run important programs like Lost & Found, hot lunch, and more. They surround our amphitheater for twice weekly assemblies. The relationship between parents/ guardians and the school—including teachers, staff, and administrators—is critical for students’ success. Together, we have one goal: to help Mark Day children grow and develop into happy, resilient, and well-rounded individuals. We thank our Family Association and its officers for their hard work and the joy they bring to it each year.
TAKE ME TO THE TWENTIES SPRING FUNDRAISER
We were thrilled to come together this past spring at Deer Park Villa for the spring fundraiser. Guests enjoyed music and delicious food as they bid on live auction items and raised virtual paddles for Fund-a-Need in support of a new outdoor turf playfield for Lower School students. Thanks to sponsors as well as online auction donors and bidders, we netted about $320,000, $172,000 of which went to the Fund-a-Need.
VOLUNTEERS Chair Devin Alper Lead Support Jessica Clifton Tiffany Westwater Sponsorships Lynn Brinton, Lead Nicole Martin, Lead Katie Gerard Online Auction Ines Gonzales Lehman, Lead Leyla Dendi, Lead Katherine Chan Jessica Clifton Tiffany Gantus Keala Landry Katy Paterson Caroline Towery Socials Shannon Rajewski, Lead Alicia Rockefeller, Lead Sarah Cason Eve Dellinger Keala Landry Thalia Milano Tiffany Westwater Décor and Set Up Sarah Cason, Lead Eve Dellinger, Lead Amy Adkins Amber Brown Katherine Dillingham Leyla Dendi Stephanie Dornhelm Pam Emo Rika Gopinath Kirsten Peek Ashley Reid Shan Yam Gala Night Volunteers Amy Adkins Amber Brown
Evan Brown Katherine Chan Stephanie Dornhelm Leslie Garber Brandon Gantus Tiffany Gantus Amy Hunt Cindy Ho Junemee Kim Resa Lee Marc Levine Nicole Martin Mark Nelson Sean Peisert Lyell Perry Alison Rabb Danny Rabb Kat Reisinger Anna Semenova Patrick Shannon Laura Shapiro LiShan Sung Andrew Thompson Shan Yam
Glad Rags Cartelligent courtesy of David and Laura Shapiro Chris and Micky Doner Bryce and Pamela Emo Scott Faber First Republic Bank and Dirk ten Grotenhuis Tim and Jennifer Lynn Towery Electric courtesy of Caroline and Alex Towery Giggle Water Patrick and Wendy Broderick Capital Bridge Partners courtesy of Danny and Alison Rabb Robert and Sophia Hee Ethan Kaplan and Diana Maier Peter and Megan Karlen Myia and Rimas Silkaitis Stroub Construction Mike Tatum and Ashley Beach FUND-A-NEED
Fulfillment Allison Harper Shannon Rajewski School Support Chad Forrester Leslie Garber Wendy Levine Christine Maguire Sophie Shulman SPONSORS Hot Dawg Dan Cohn and Lynn Brinton BraunHagey and Borden Dan Kalafatas and Hadley Mullin PROOF Real Estate courtesy of Craig and Tammy Ackerman Todd and Legare Speece Brian and Katie Taylor TCM-Tran Capital Management courtesy of Denise and Quoc Tran
Stacey and Chris Abate Ramesh and Julian Allen Devin and Adam Alper Erica and Ben Applestein Lindsay and Tony Bartsh Sharina and Jay Belani Lauren and Nathan Belden Allyson LaBarbara and Alexis Bondaz Nicole and Paul Bussi Courtney and Shale Butler Amy Carlson McConnell Sarah and Brian Cason Beatriz Chimal and Jose Chan Katherine and Winston Chan Archie and Vijay Chattha Kristin and Leland Clemons Jessica and Michael Clifton Lynn Brinton and Dan Cohn Eve and Jason Dellinger Danielle Meshorer and Gregg Dessen Stephanie and Ethan Dornhelm Pamela and Bryce Emo
The Faber Family Beth and Adam Fliss Wendy and Alexander Fraser Tiffany and Brandon Gantus Carin and Andrew Gidney Michelle and Jodi Goodman Rika and Balaji Gopinath Helen and David Greenberg Reetika and Sajot Grewal Patricia Brodeur and Mathias Gug Jodie Grotins and Amir Haleem Allison and Jeff Harper Veronica and Robert Harris Joseph M. Harvey and Amanda Cashman Harvey Sophia and Robert Hee Amy and Harry Hunt Laurie Hunt ‘85 and Jay Little Deborah and Mark Johnson Molly and Jeffrey Kaban Megan and Pete Karlen Lynne Miyamoto and Andrew Kawahara Katie Kelso Alison Marquiss and Bill Kimball Michelle and Bryan Kohm Carolyn Bojanowski and Caleb Krasnor Genevieve and David Kreter Meghen and Ken Kurtzig Johanna and Jim La Fleur Keala and Steve Landry Steven Murphy and David Lowe Diana Maier ‘84 and Ethan Kaplan Paul and Megan Mariani Angela Espinal de Fernandez and Felipe Martinez Mac McConnell Aramie and Kevin McDonald Thalia and Michael Milano Maya and Alejandro Muller Hadley Mullin ‘88 and Dan Kalafatas Stacy and Mark Nelson Lauren and Jeffrey Osher Samantha and Eric Palm
Katy and Brad Paterson Kathryn and Sean ‘90 Peisert Jessica Greene-Pierson and James Pierson Alison and Danny Rabb Leigh and Thaddeus Reichley The Roell Family Laura Kritchever and Edmondo Sarti Jessie and Bjorn Schroeder Katherine and Patrick Shannon Lyell and Gabe Shapiro Window Snyder ‘89 and Willem Pinckaers Legare and Todd Speece Kristen and Robert Sperling Ashley Beech and Michael Tatum Katie and Brian Taylor Shan Yam and Andrew Thompson Meghan and Brian Wells Toney and Kathryn Whittley Jennifer and Nathan Winslow Grace and James Yu DONORS Anonymous (3) 2K Games A Fork Full of Earth Organic Catering Chris and Stacey Abate Tammy Ackerman Adam and Devin Alper AMF Boulevard Lanes Robert Anderson and Dawn Aotani AndrewsCamps Anonymous Ben and Erica Applestein Art Abloom Studio and Gallery Avid4 Adventure B12 Love Balletto Vineyards Bartlett Hall Tony and Lindsay Bartsh Bay Area Brain Spa Beauty Heroes Mike and Brooke Beck
Lisa Becker Nate andLauren Belden Bella Marin Steven and Tina Betz Sam Blattner Kenneth Blum and Sara Schwartz BODYROK Alexis Bondaz and Ally LaBarbara Ashleigh Brody Malini Brown Kristina Buer Buoncristiani Photography Cal Skate of Rohnert Park Camp Integem Camp K-9 of Marin Brian and Sarah Cason Winston and Katherine Chan Laika Chow Cinemark Leland and Kristin Clemons Mike and Jessica Clifton Courtney Coghlan Dan Cohn and Lynn Brinton Comforts Cafe Geneva Conway Brett and Kimberly Corbett Roger Crawford and Veronica Gushin Dave Fromer Soccer Eve Dellinger Prathap and Leyla Dendi Chris and Micky Doner Dr. Miguel Delgado, M.D., F.A.C.S. Mark Dunn and Heather Deixler Jamie Durrani and Ann Wang Easy Breezy Nick and Sara Egide Epic Cooking School Eric Schumacher Photography Chris Eriksson EscapeSF Esporterz Gaming and STEM Center Luke and Denise Esterkyn Everline Resort and Spa F45 Training San Rafael FarmShop
Yolanda Ferguson Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco Jon and Darla Fisher Five Little Monkeys Adam and Beth Fliss Fox and Kit Michael and Adeline Freedman Jeff and Abby French Srinivas andElizabeth Ganesh Gold Rush Jewelers Golden State Warriors Jodi and Michelle Goodman Gott’s Roadside Hayk Grigoryan and Anna Semenova Mathias Gug and Patricia Brodeur Maritza Gutierrez Noah and Allison Hagey Amir Haleem and Jodie Grotins Jeff and Allison Harper Joe Harvey Rita Hayes Rocky andCynthia Ho Home Chef HoneyGirl Beauty Honig Vineyard and Winery House of Air LiShan Sung Insalata’s International Orange Jackie Conlin Inc Jessie and Laurent Andrew and Nicole Johnson Deborah Johnson Joshua Ets-Hokin Ashley Kafer Joel and Anne Kaplan Andrew Kawahara and Lynne Miyamoto Andy and Andi Kelly Jon Kelly and Jennifer Liu Kelly Bryan and Michelle Kohm Caleb Krasnor and Carolyn Bojanowski Dave and Genevieve Kreter Ken and Meghen Kurtzig Steve and Keala Landry Thuy Le
Leigh Trombley Personal Chef Jessica Brandi Lifland Photography Love2Dance Diane Lowenstein Megan Mariani Marilyn Jaeger Skincare Marin Ballet Marin Country Club Marin Fencing Academy Marin Holistics Marin Symphony Association Mark Day School Mark Day School Family Association Mark Day School Families Mathnasium Kevin and Aramie McDonald McInnis Park Golf Center Metta Yoga Alex and Ritu Metzger Christine Metzger Mike’s Bikes Michael andThalia Milano Mill Valley Music Festival Miller Creek Soccer League Mission Bay Wine andCheese Move With Studio Steve Murphy andDavid Lowe Napa Yard Neila Hutt Interior Design Nordstrom North Bay Basketball Academy Oakland Athletics Alex O’Neill Amie Osborn Eric and Samantha Palm David and Lisette Parisi Nik and Priya Patel Brad and Katy Paterson Dennis and Kirsten Peek Sean and Kathryn Peisert Emmet and Christina Peppers Perry’s on Magnolia Pig in a Pickle Point of Life Acupuncture Presidio Bowl Robert and Brooke Purcell Danny and Alison Rabb Eric and Shannon Rajewski
Thad Reichley Dan and Ashley Reid Victoria and Joe Reisinger Robert Renfro and Kalei Colridge Ori Rijo and Andrea Nakano Gustavo and Katherine Rincon River Bend Resort and the Bertram Family Roam Artisan Burgers Michael and Alicia Rockefeller Charles Roell Rolling Hills Club Rombauer Vineyards SanKorean Cafe Edmondo Sarti and Laura Kritchever Brian and Morgan Schneider Scotty’s Market Sea Trek Sephora SF2BAY SFMOMA Shannon Chiminiello Photography Patrick and Katie Shannon David and Laura Shapiro Lyell Shapiro Tom Shin and Julie Yang Silbermann’s Ice Cream Rimas and Myia Silkaitis Silverwork Studios SkinSpirit Snoopy’s Home Ice Redwood Empire Ice Arena Robert and Kristen Sperling Sports Basement David St. Martin JJ Stein and Jessica Williams
DESIGNATED GIFTS
Chess Program Kassia Vote ‘92, in memory of Kevin Vote ‘90 South African Partnerships Tammy and Craig Ackerman Devin and Adam Alper Erica and Ben Applestein Denise and Toussaint Bailey Ruth Pelico and Juan Carlos Barrios Lindsay and Tony Bartsh Brooke and Michael Beck Lisa Becker and Tom Schmidt Milana and Gregory Berguig Sam Blattner Allyson LaBarbara and Alexis Bondaz Malini Brown Nicole and Paul Bussi Jessica and Darragh Caffrey Sarah and Brian Cason Katherine and Winston Chan Archie and Vijay Chattha Laika and Colin Chow Jessica and Michael Clifton Geneva and Jack Conway Lisa Wilcox Corning and Paul Corning Eve and Jason Dellinger Leyla Mirzazadeh and Prathap Dendi Danielle Meshorer and Gregg Dessen Stephanie and Ethan Dornhelm Jessica and Stefan Duban Heather Deixler and Mark Dunn Pamela and Bryce Emo Hailey and Patrick Flemming Beth and Adam Fliss Adeline and Michael Freedman Tiffany and Brandon Gantus Carin and Andrew Gidney Jodie and Amir Haleem Allison and Jeff Harper Veronica and Robert Harris Sophia and Robert Hee Chelsea and Marc Ialeggio
Nicole and Andrew Johnson Megan and Pete Karlen Andi and Andy Kelly Michelle and Bryan Kohm May Haim Kotlarsky and Nadav Kotlarsky Genevieve and David Kreter Meghen and Ken Kurtzig Johanna and Jim La Fleur, The Leestma Family Foundation Amy Leung Patricia Seid and Bryan Lin Paul and Megan Mariani Aramie and Kevin McDonald Thalia and Michael Milano Noemi and Chuck Moore Stacy and Mark Nelson Sara and Jonathan Okman Anne and Dean Ornish Lauren and Jeffrey Osher Samantha and Eric Palm Cathy and Scott Parkes Katy and Brad Paterson Patti Park and Thomas Paterson Kathryn and Sean ‘90 Peisert Anne and Ziv Peled Anne Wara and Jason Perko Jessica Greene-Pierson and James Pierson Alison and Danny Rabb Shannon and Eric Rajewski Lourdes Razo Lily and Andrew Riesenfeld Alicia and Michael Rockefeller Laura Kritchever and Edmondo Sarti Morgan and Brian Schneider Gabriela Canto and Jorge Semerena Jenny Seyranian Katherine and Patrick Shannon Kimberly and Noah Simons Brandy and Kabir Singh Window Snyder ‘89 and Willem Pinckaers Legare and Todd Speece Kristen and Robert Sperling
Michelle and Rob Spinosa Jessica Williams and JJ Stein Ana Tejada Waneska and Chris Torto Caroline and Alexander Towery Molly Tuveson Aimee Foreman and Kevin Vosen Cricket Wardein Meghan and Brian Wells Tiffany and Harrison Westwater Toney and Kathryn Whittley Judy and John Willenborg Grace and James Yu Victoria Peet and Steven Zimmerman, The Kansha Foundation Gifts in Kind Devin and Adam Alper Courtney and Shale Butler Susan and Alastair Cumming Rika and Balaji Gopinath Joseph M. Harvey and Amanda Cashman Harvey Keala and Steve Landry Christine Metzger Lily and Andrew Riesenfeld David St. Martin Jessica Williams and JJ Stein Katie and Brian Taylor
PARENT & GUARDIAN VOLUNTEERS We salute the many volunteers who support teaching and learning in every way. The leadership of the fundraising and event volunteers supports a culture of giving, allowing philanthropy to thrive and make a significant difference in the lives of Mark Day School students now and for generations to come.
ANNUAL FUND THE MARK DAY FUND Parent/Guardian Chairs Megan Mariani Eric Palm Patrick Shannon Alumni Chair Maggie Eisenberg Schuman ‘02 Alumni Parent/Guardian Chairs Dana W. Oliver and Adam Wolfson
Kevin Taylor Caroline Towery Harrison Westwater CLASS CAPTAINS Kindergarten Eric Palm First Grade Patrick Shannon Second Grade Eric Palm
Faculty/Staff Chair Christine Metzger
Third Grade Caroline Towery
Grandparent Chair Sue and Bob Peisert
Fourth Grade Rika Gopinath Stephanie Dornhelm
Parent/Guardian and Trustee Volunteers Lindsay Bartsh Alexis Bondaz Ryan Brown Kimberly Corbett Amy Carlson McConnell Ethan Dornhelm Stephanie Dornhelm Katia Escobar Valenzo Tiffany Gantus Rika Gopinath Jeff Harper Andrew Kawahara Ally LaBarbara Jenna Lange Diana Maier ‘85 Bill Martin Stacy Nelson Sara Okman Samantha Palm Lisette Parisi Katy Paterson Sean Peisert ‘90 Danny Rabb Todd Speece Robert Sperling
Fifth Grade Megan Mariani Sixth Grade Todd Speece Seventh Grade Stacy Nelson Eighth Grade Daniel Rabb FAMILY ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE BOARD President: Pam Emo Executive Vice President: Amber Brown Treasurer: Kirsten Peek VP Information & Technology: Beth Fliss VP Fundraising: Jessica Clifton, Tiffany Westwater VP Events: Stephanie Dornhelm, Ashley Reid VP Programs: June Mee Kim, LiShan Sung
EVENTS & FUNDRAISERS CHAIRS Amazon Smile & Merchant Cash Back Programs Jessica Lifland Annual Spring Fundraiser Devin Alper Art Show Helen Kennedy Book Exchange Molly Kaban Andi Kelly Christina Peppers Faculty/Staff Appreciation Lunch Lily Reisenfeld Katie Taylor Family Association Meetings Amber Brown Pam Emo Family Fun Run Andy Kelly Dan Reid Grandparents and Special Friends’ Day Nicole Johnson Ashley Reid Kindergarten New Student Event Stephanie Dornhelm Mark Day Made’s Winterfest Devin Alper Courtney Butler Jessica Williams New Parent Welcome Reception Stacy Nelson
Mark Day Fund Megan Mariani Eric Palm Patrick Shannon Welcome & Volunteer Fair Amber Brown Beth Fliss PROGRAM CHAIRS Buddy Family Coordinator Grace Yu (K-3) Jennifer Zalayet (4-8) Community Engagement/ UD Holiday Giving Heather Kessinger Eco Paper Goods Amy Hunt Emergency Preparedness Brian Taylor Family Sunshine Deborah Johnson HOST Fund Kathryn Jordan Lost and Found Angela Fernandez Kirsten Peek Kathryn Reisinger Lunch Program Katy Paterson Kirsten Peek Marque Keeper Jennifer Winslow Organic Garden Sean Peisert ‘90 FA Storage Coordination FA Exec Board
Parent/Guardian Outreach Hikes Kirsten Sperling, Beth Fliss Room Parents Coordination LiShan Sung School Store & Spirit Wear Laika Chow
WAYS TO GIVE The cost of educating each child at Mark Day stretches beyond what is covered by tuition, and we rely on philanthropy from the community to fill that gap. From donating your time to naming Mark Day School as a beneficiary in your will, there are many ways to give, and all of them are greatly appreciated. No gift is too small. Every hour of time and every dollar matters. Thank you for helping to give our students an education that will propel them forward with the skills to succeed in the 21st century.
DONATE ONLINE
MAKE A PLEDGE
IN PERSON
Visit markdayschool.org/giving to fill out the online donation form.
Visit markdayschool.org/giving to fill out the online pledge form.
Come to the Development Office and ask for Wendy Levine or Christine Maguire.
VIA SNAIL MAIL
ESCRIP & REBATE PROGRAMS
Mail a check to Mark Day School, attention Christine Maguire in the Development Office.
Register your debit/credit card with eScrip to donate a percentage of your purchases and sign up for loyalty programs at United Market, Good Earth, Nugget, Woodland’s, and Sports Basement.
x x ATTEND EVENTS (IN PERSON OR VIRTUALLY) Come to the Spring Fundraiser, Fun Run, and more to help our school; visit markdayschool.org/events for more info.
GIFTS IN KIND
PLAN YOUR GIFT
We welcome classroom supplies, office equipment, books, and other items related to the educational program.
Name Mark Day School as a beneficiary or partial beneficiary or make a life income gift.
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