Montessori School of Maui A N N UA L R E P O R T F O R F I S C A L Y E A R 2 0 2 0 – 2 0 2 1
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
2020 – 2021
officers Christopher Smith GROWING GLOBAL CITIZENS SINCE 1978
The Montessori School of Maui provides a comprehensive curriculum from early childhood into adolescence by following the principles, spirit and philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori’s method of education. This approach features a collaborative learning environment to stimulate each student’s critical thinking skills, cultivate inquisitive minds and empower children to actively participate in the rapidly changing environment of the twenty-first century. The Montessori School of Maui promotes: • Academic excellence • A love of learning • Mutual respect
president
Sara Tekula vice president
Salma Ansari treasurer
Emma Burns Cabiles secretary
trustees Jeremy Baldwin Gary Blumenstein John Guarin Heather Haynes, MD Allyson Mattox Robert Pellettieri Jennifer Pritchett
Jacqueline Scheibel Klaus Simmer Jacob Simons David Spee Ben Summit Erica White Heather Zidell
• Environmental awareness and responsibility • Individual accountability within a social framework • The development of each child’s unique potential The Montessori School of Maui is a non-profit organization. We are a non-denominational, co-educational school enrolling and providing education to children without regard to race, nationality, gender, ethnic origin or religious beliefs.
The Montessori School of Maui is fully accredited by the Hawai‘i Association of Independent Schools (HAIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Both associations awarded our school a full seven-year accreditation, the highest term any school can receive. An expansion during the 2004-2005 school year was awarded LEED® Silver certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED is the nation’s preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.
honorary board members Susan R. Graham Annie Nelson Cynthia Quisenberry Cherry Anne Sutherland
FACULTY & STAFF Eric L Dustman, PhD head of school
2020 – 2021
toddler classroom ‘Ōhi’a
Anela Medeiros, Guide Holly Hume, Teaching Assistant
administration
_________________________ Tess Hanson DeLisa
director of finance
Jamie Athearn
director of admissions
Kukui
MEGAN LACASSE
JOANNE PARK
SHANA DRISCOLL
CELIA McGUIRE
ALEJANDRA CARTA
SHEENA SINGSON
AZUSA MERRILL
CALLIE TONER
MELINDA LYLE-JAVIER
RYDER WEYMOUTH
JASMINE HERRICK
TEVIA ARLIDGE
JENNIFER DEMPSEY
KRISTIN KAKUTANI
NANCY BUCHANAN
CHERYL TOBACO
PATTI HARPER
ANNE COLLETTA
JEFFREY FRIEDMAN
JONETTE SANTOS
SANDRA GUERARD
KIMBERLY DUKES
SARAH PEARSON
ELIANNE SANTIN
LILIA DAVIS
SARAH PEARSON
Megan Lacasse, Guide Joanne Park, Teaching Assistant
Monkeypod Shana Driscoll, Guide
Celia McGuire, Teaching Assistant
Nara
Alejandra Carta, Guide Sheena Singson, Teaching Assistant
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HOLLY HUME
primary classrooms
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ANELA MEDEIROS
Plumeria
Azusa Merrill, Guide Callie Toner, Teaching Assistant
Momi Chun
director of human resources
lower elementary classrooms _________________________ Kiana Iwado
administrative assistant
_________________________ Deesha Tucker
Banyan
Melinda Lyle-Javier, Guide Ryder Weymouth, Teaching Assistant
Jacaranda Jasmine Herrick, Guide
Tevia Arlidge, Teaching Assistant
Wiliwili
Jennifer Dempsey, Guide Kristin Kakutani, Teaching Assistant
finance assistant
_________________________ Lucy Dustman
office assistant
upper elementary classrooms ‘Iliahi
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Māmane
Maile Lopes
communications assistant
Hala
_________________________ Jill Binford
maintenance Tony Akina, Director of Maintenance Anthony Phillips, Maintenance Assistant Keanu Lopes Solomon, Maintenance Assistant Jonathon Rebo, Custodian Elmer Rasay, Custodian Elana Sousa, Custodian
ANTHONY PHILLIPS
KEANU LOPES SOLOMON
Anne Colletta, Guide/Teaching Assistant
Jeffrey Friedman, Guide Jonnette, Santos
Math/Science Resource Teacher
resource teachers Art: Sandra Guerard Living Classroom: Kimberly Dukes Physical Education: Sarah Pearson Spanish: Elianne Santin
extended care
TONY AKINA
Patti Harper, Guide Cheryl Tobaco, Teaching Assistant
middle school classroom Koa
school nurse
Nancy Buchanan, Guide Cheryl Tobaco, Teaching Assistant
Primary: Lilia Davis Elementary: Sarah Pearson
A Message from the Head of School Aloha Friends, The 2020-2021 school year at Montessori School of Maui offered a great number of things to be thankful for despite its inherent challenges associated with the covid-19 pandemic. Like all places, we managed the implementation of several safety protocols and worked tirelessly to ensure our consistency in managing them and all people. Thankfully, and regardless of the ever-changing nature of things, we were successful in educating our 210 students on campus every single day of the school year.
Christopher Smith, Board President and Eric Dustman, Head of School
Our success can only be attributed to the shared belief that everyone held about what we were intending to do. Similar to Maria Montessori’s words, “we shall walk together on this path of life, for all things are part of the universe and are connected with each other to form one whole unity,” the actions that each one of us took stood to impact another. Evidence shows that we each understood this. Our 184 days on campus reflected perseverance and a willingness to overcome what was rightfully challenging. While parents only observed from afar, staff and students expressed an eagerness to learn the intricacies of the academic subjects and also those that were representative of one another’s social and emotional well-being. As I shared at our year-end staff luncheon, enjoyed with ample distance between, I never heard the word “no” or an inkling of doubt from anyone. We were committed to our daily mission as well as the one that required our minute-to-minute focus. We were only surpassed in this effort by the children who truly showed each of us what we were capable of for even when we doubted ourselves and our choices, the children led our way. I hope you enjoy this 2020-2021 Annual Report. You should see staff and students smiling with their eyes and rejoicing in their time on campus. It was an experience at MOMI that will not be forgotten soon but surely one that each us can have gratitude for. Thank you for your continued and unwavering support.
Eric L. Dustman, PhD Head of School
About Our School The Montessori School of Maui began by serving just eight students in a simple Quonset hut beside St. Rita’s Church in Haiku in 1978. Over the years, the organization has mindfully grown, stretched and evolved to a lovely nine-acre campus serving up to 300 students, from Toddler through 8th grade. The school engages staff and students in a collaborative learning environment based upon the time-honored principles developed by Dr. Maria Montessori over 150 years ago. Through this effort, the School looks to encourage critical thinking, cultivate inquisitive minds, and empower children to actively participate in their rapidly changing environment and unpredictable future. The Montessori teaching methodology is uniquely based upon observation, peer learning, tactile learning materials, and intrinsic motivation. Within each classroom, multiple grades or levels of students are combined, creating an environment wherein students serve as leaders for one another. These elements come together to create a truly distinctive and remarkable approach to education and childhood experience.
Our Programs: TODDLER PROGRAM
Ages 18 months to 3 years The Toddler Program supports children in developing selfcontrol and selfconfidence through communication and real-life activities. In a safe and caring environment, young children are encouraged to explore and challenge themselves as they develop into independent human beings. PRIMARY PROGRAM
Ages 3 years to 6 years, Pre-K through Kindergarten Primary children love to work in a community of independent learners. A wide range of activities engage the children at all levels of ability and maturity, and make the Montessori goals of individualized work, concentration, independence, and social awareness attainable.
ELEMENTARY PROGRAM
Ages 6 years to 12 years, Grades 1 through 6 Elementary students thrive on learning with and from each other. These collaborative learning environments, divided into Lower Elementary (serving grades 1 through 3) and Upper Elementary (serving grades 4 through 6), emphasize the interactive process that encourages both academic success and social competence. Students develop the ability to work cooperatively in reaching goals, contributing ideas, listening to others, and respecting individual differences. MIDDLE SCHOOL
Ages 12 years to 14 years, Grades 7 and 8 When our Middle School students graduate, they find themselves well prepared for their high school years. The program’s curriculum and instructional design includes a special focus on integrated technology and is developed to ensure that students are capable of meeting the demands of pre-collegiate curricula. Students are well-versed in approaching ideas and challenges creatively, with a sincere interest in growing themselves, while also supporting the well-being of the greater good.
Our Mission While the theme of our mission, circa 1978, remains Growing Global Citizens, we realized quickly this past year that we had to shift our focus, direct attention, and educate our broader MOMI community differently. We did this by refining our efforts with social media in order to fully inform our dedicated followers and others about key tenets of our program. As we shared in one post about our mission theme, “We’ve educated Global Citizens at Montessori School of Maui since 1978. Doing so has enabled our students to adopt broad perspectives so that everyone is eagerly welcomed to the table where different ideas, viewpoints, and opinions are readily served and consumed with delight.“ Find other relative social media posts and ideas below.
A Love of Learning
Academic Excellence “The idea of academic excellence is generally about teacher-taught knowledge and skills, but at Montessori School of Maui it’s also about student-led discovery, inquiry, and will. Engendering a love of learning and a fearless approach to anything that may be challenging are characteristics that enable a Montessori student to enter the world saying, ‘Here I am, what do you have for me?’” The beauty of the Montessori methodology is that it allows flexibility for both teachers and students to build upon the intrinsic curiosity of the student to achieve growth and academic success. Many successful Montessorieducated adults accredit their Montessori-style education for giving them the ability to “think outside the box.” For a changing world, our education gives students the critical thinking skills, selfconfidence, and adaptability that will be necessary for them to thrive.
“Engendering a belief in oneself and the value that lifelong learning holds for him/her is central to our work at Montessori School of Maui. Daring to explore, exerting maximum effort without anticipation of reward, and mastering one’s interests is the work of life and the Montessori child.” Teachers guide students to support the intrinsic curiosities within them, so that they come to awaken their innate passions while loving their days at school. Of this, Maria Montessori said, “joy, feeling one’s own value, being appreciated and loved by others, feeling useful and capable of production are all factors of enormous value for the human soul.” During the morning work cycle, our teachers create an environment of “joyful workflow” for our students where they are given the freedom to choose their work, follow their curiosities, and thereby strengthen their intrinsic motivation.
Mutual Respect “Mutual respect at Montessori School of Maui develops as a result of living and working in community. Engaging with others offers countless chances to appreciate one another— our differences, our similarities, and what we each believe. Remaining open-minded, willing to perspective-take, and being empathic affords everyone a space that is inclusive and safe.” A healthy social and emotional learning environment allows our students to learn and cultivate respect for themselves, respect for their environment, respect for their peers, and respect for their teachers. This helps to develop a sense of peace within the school community and helps to cultivate connection and relationship where a system of rewards and punishments is unnecessary. We believe that by helping our students exercise this sense of respect today and into adulthood, they can manage their interactions and fulfill their pursuits in ways that can be foundational in supporting a more peaceful and interdependent world society.
GROWING GLOBAL CITIZENS SINCE 1978
Individual Accountability Within a Social Framework
Environmental Awareness and Responsibility “Learning earth stewardship at Montessori School of Maui creates opportunities for students to practice environmental awareness and responsibility. Drawing connections between themselves and the ‘āina empowers them to act with mindfulness and care that will help to support our island and worldwide sustainability.” Beginning in Primary, students experience hands-on activities with the Living Classroom teacher in the beautiful school garden. As they grow into their elementary years, students continue to work and study in the Living Classroom and Peace Garden and also take field trip excursions within our wondrous environment of Maui. In Middle School, those trips and service work expand to include environmental care and sustainability projects on campus and community service work in the greater Maui community.
“Working and learning in community at Montessori School of Maui demands personal accountability. Understanding the effects that one’s choices and actions have on other individuals in part, helps to build a strong, productive, and supportive social framework within which all children can thrive. This in turn helps to build socially conscious individuals that will affect positive change for all us.” Great attention and care are given to each individual student, not only to bring out the intrinsic gifts within that child, but also to help the child embody individual accountability. With the tools they are given for mutual respect and healthy communication at our school, they also learn about personal integrity and accountability. The classroom ‘ohana is held with the highest regard, so that each individual also learns to care for and support the larger group.
The Development of Each Child’s Unique Potential “It is understood that each child has potential, being it as unique and different as he/she is. At Montessori School of Maui, unlocking this potential is key to the development of the whole child and will assuredly open the child to the world.” It was Maria Montessori’s belief that each child has a unique gift and purpose, and that the job of the educator was to help the student tap into that potential. Our academic curriculum is rich and rigorous. Our Montessori teachers are trained in the art of observation and appreciate the differences between students’ learning styles and interests. Teachers create individualized learning plans for each of their students, which allows for each student to realize their full potential.
Montessori Education – Connection through Social Distance You might recall that we called the year prior to 2020-2021 the “most unique” ever. Little did we know, as we began planning for Fall’s start, that the protocols we developed would help ensure our success amidst the unthinkable. To do so, we listened to and gathered information from those in the sciences, education, and public safety. They helped us develop a system of checks for best ensuring everyone’s health and safety. We then created schematics for class flow and curriculum delivery. In making preparations for the staff and students’ return to campus in August 2020, we became well-versed in what was the most up-to-date information about virus transmission in an effort to mitigate our community’s susceptibility. Our adherence to County and State guidelines required the establishment of seven student drop-off zones, daily health screenings and temperature checks, playground zones, split classrooms, table dividers, and numerous other details. We purchased personal protective equipment and wrote plans for who and when would masks be worn, painted dots every six feet on every campus walkway, and marked off other areas for securing good spacing in order to even open our doors. With big smiles present, though hidden by a mask, we managed each successfully. Next, we organized various schedules for the school day to ensure non-concurrent use of shared spaces. We established the means by which staff could help limit crosscontamination between groups or “pods” of children. Canopies to shelter those entering campus from the weather
and to afford additional classroom space were erected over new picnic tables that were aptly marked to the distance that should be maintained between children. And with each of these measures, we protected our ‘ohana bubbles and those students who lived in them daily. Lastly, the teachers measured their classroom spaces and even split them at the year’s start to ensure distancing where necessary and when applicable, in developmentally appropriate ways given the age of the children served. They devised routines to ensure Montessori’s commitment to the uninterrupted worktime so that children were still afforded opportunities to make choices, exercise their agency, and fulfill their innate desire to better themselves through learning, critical thinking, and asking new questions. This meant that everyone—from teacher’s assistant to administrator—donned multiple hats at various intervals throughout the day. Fortunately, we managed each of these successfully too. The lengths to which we extended ourselves are really without limits despite our inclination to measure it by the days spent here. Our efforts truly were to simply ensure that we could host staff and students on campus without jeopardizing anyone’s health. And ultimately, in the humblest of ways, we did so while reaching only for a marker we set ourselves to get it right, not to be the best or to be the first. Students of all ages and every background or fitting any demographic deserve an education. Here at Montessori School of Maui, we were able to make it happen.
Community Connections Everything about the 2020-2021 School Year was different except for the spirit and strength our community showed. While the differences required that we approached things in novel ways, or at least get ourselves up-to-speed on using the capabilities our technological devices allowed, we are grateful and happy about how we embraced the need to change together.
Online and Virtual Events With an inability to gather in large or even small numbers, our much anticipated Taste of Upcountry benefit event on campus was paused for a moment. With great vision from humble leaders among our Board and Development Committee and immeasurable aptitude for modern day social media platforms by our youngest staff, our team developed our first-ever online auction aptly named the Montessori School of Maui’s 2021 Staycation Auction. Running just 12 days on Instagram, the auction generated attention from current parents and families to others simply interested in supporting non-profits whose missions like ours support the growth of humanity’s kindness and goodwill. We were extremely grateful to our many Community Partners like Four Seasons Resort, Grand Wailea Maui, GungHo Sailing, O‘o Farm, Papa‘aina and Best Western Pioneer Inn, Ho‘omana Spa Maui, and Pacific Whale Foundation for supporting us in this endeavor. In helping to raise $4,700 over the course of the event, one eager participant commented, “This is so fun and exciting, I never thought I’d see an online auction event managed so well.” While we’re not promising anything, hold onto your hats. If the 21st century continues demanding perseverance, you may see us again on the web, expanding our live presence in more ways than one.
Mahalo to our Parent Teacher Organization
Tina Bartsch ________________________________
Meaghan Pocock ________________________________
Our PTO didn’t wait to get onto the online bandwagon either. Oftentimes spearheading student, parent, and whole-community gatherings, the PTO, led by Tina Bartsch, Maeghan Pocock, Anges Faber, and Trisha Egge, quickly switched gears and moved their meetings online. Always intending to educate for the purposes of furthering our mission, the PTO was successful in generating interest among a Zoomed-out constituency as they welcomed staff to discuss early literacy, Montessori philosophy, and the Montessori adolescent. Many thanks to Jasmine Herrick who supported the PTO’s efforts as the staff representative and to our outgoing PTO President Tina Bartsch, who always did so much alongside her peers to support school-wide activities, equipment purchasing, and staff appreciation events that in whatever form, always made everyone feel special. We are grateful to welcome new and returning members to the 2021-2022 PTO Executive Committee: President Maeghan Pocock, Vice President Trisha Egge, Treasurer Agnes Faber, and Secretary Vaiana Nakamitsu.
Agnes Faber ________________________
Trisha Egge ________________________
Congratulations! to the Montessori School of Maui 2021 8th Grade Graduating Class The Class of 2021 was a beautiful and spirited mix of academic scholars, athletes, gamers, thespians, musicians, and wave-riding fanatics. In a year of many firsts, Head of School Eric Dustman reflected on the opportunity to team with Math and Science Resource Teacher Jonnette Santos and this talented group of students, saying, “The opportunity to spend 10-weeks with these students is not for the faint of heart. They all bring an eagerness to explore, to understand, to discourse, and to affirm their own place within the local and world community. This challenges those who are guiding these students to be patient, wise, and supportive of the journey each is undertaking. It is a joy to behold and a gift to witness first-hand.” Each was celebrated at an intimate gathering of immediate and extended family, as well as “Zoomed-in” guests, in the Root Family Center where words were shared by Eric Dustman, MOMI Board of Trustees Treasurer Salma Ansari, and Middle School Guide Jeffrey Friedman. While Jeffrey shared his words through remote pre-recorded video as he was hiking a portion of the Pacific Crest
Trail, the students shared their own reflections and thank yous in real time. They each noted highlights of their time here at Montessori School of Maui and aspirations they have for the future. Encouraged by our friends at Toast Masters and one another, MOMI’s 2021 graduates shone bright individually and as a whole. They were each presented with diplomas and traditional and not-so-traditional gifts that included their MOMI student portfolios, a copy of The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo, and a box of granola bars inspired by Jeffrey’s months-long dietary journey. Aviva, Evie, and La‘a shared a special song, too, and of particular note, graduate Giulia Quinsaat expressed ideas and morals learned during her “lifelong” experiences here at MOMI while celebrating her time beginning in the Toddler Program some 13 years ago. Following the ceremony, photographs were carefully taken to ensure safety before everyone headed to the Peace Garden to see the graduates’ steppingstones, installed alongside former MOMI alums earlier in the day by the students themselves.
With Jonnette Santos and Eric Dustman, students are organized left to right beginning with: Noah Buford, Lee Elbaz, Sage Ryden, Blake Gebb, Azure Castellini, Colm McManus, Evie Dwyer, Aviva Meisel, La‘a Carvalho, Giulia Quinsaat
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Congratulations Noah! A budding sports superstar, Noah embraces challenges to learn and impart his knowledge for the benefit of all. No doubt this will remain true of him as he pursues his dreams both on and off the court. Noah’s yearbook quote “Be the best version of yourself in anything you do. You don’t have to live anybody else’s story” – wardell stephen “steph” curry
Congratulations Lee! Lee efficiently and admirably engages in all matter of things. She humbly shares her newfound knowledge with her peers and as such, provides them with immeasurable opportunity and benefit. Lee’s yearbook quote “It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.” – the alchemist by paulo coelho
Congratulations Blake! Often capitalizing on what he has learned to satisfactorily integrate and draw comparisons between old and new ideas, Blake shows a quiet enthusiasm for possibilities that lie ahead. No doubt, he’ll learn from each one.
Congratulations Sage! Sage approaches everything with a whole heart and unwittingly offers his peers with a fine example of how preparation begets favorable results. It will no doubt be exciting to watch him as he charges ahead to meet his next challenges. Sage’s yearbook quote “Send it.” – unknown
Blake’s yearbook quote “I’m gonna be hokage one day.” – naruto uzmaki
Congratulations Azure! Azure is receptive to new ideas and once he acquires them, he provides everyone with equal opportunity to grow in their own understanding so that responsibility can be shared. This is an important quality and Azure knows this, as our world is changing fast and it requires that everyone maintains their ownership of it and one another. Azure’s yearbook quote “The goal in life is not to live forever but to create something that will.” –juice world
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Congratulations Colm! Possessing a talent for sharing sound ideas and perspectives through critical discourse, Colm affords his peers with great benefit by encouraging them to draw meaning for themselves through study and exploration. Colm’s yearbook quote “No thanks, I choose life.” – sid the sloth
Congratulations Evie! Evie keeps the atmosphere for learning upbeat, all the while affording herself a chance to explore her own interests and to make considerations about new perspectives. These are admirable traits that will surely allow her much growth in the future. Evie’s yearbook quote “Of course I dress well, I didn’t spend all that time in the closet for nothing.” – unknown
Congratulations Aviva! Enthusiastic and poised about sharing what she’s learned, Aviva is a wonder. Her construction of ideas, key concepts, lessons, and activities will provide others with engaging and valuable opportunities as her studies continue into high school. aviva’s yearbook quote “There is no Wifi in the forest, but I promise you’ll find a better connection.” – unknown
Congratulations La‘a! La‘a is keen to share his interests and willfully engages his peers to strengthen the community’s communication bonds. This makes La‘a interesting and will no doubt be well received by others that are lucky enough to share space with him in the future. La‘a’s yearbook quote “That’s right. Don’t worry about what other people think! Hold your head up high and plunge forward.” – midoriya izuku
Congratulations Giulia! Giulia maintains an ethos that is reflective of her own sense of self, forever exuding warmth, empathy, and a glow. This lends itself to positively influencing others and the considerations they make. giulia’s yearbook quote “One Direction is the main thing I am doing and I’m 100% dedicated to the group.” – zayn malik
ALUMNI NEWS 2020-2021 We wish the best of luck to our class of 2017 8th grade graduates who recently graduated from high school.
Liam Turner: Gap Year Taiger Ogasawara: Gap Year Aidan Griffin: Graduated Summa Cum Laude and now exploring the cloud computing field while working towards a real estate license Duke Kapua: Colorado Mesa University studying Physical Sciences Marysa Verkaart: Doshisha University studying Japanese Literature Lea Stuart: Currently exploring college options in both San Diego and New Zealand
Liam Turner, Taiger Ogasawara, Aidan Griffin, Duke Kapua, Marysa Verkaart, Lea Stuart Emma Burns In March we welcomed our daughter, Gianna, to the world and are so in love with her. It is such a joy watching her grow and learn. Pretty sure we can stare at her all day. Becoming a parent has been wonderful granted there are ups and downs but we love it all.
Rebecca Narrowe McLean Our daughter Leana Rose was born October 9, 2020, and what a delight she is! We enjoy watching her determination, curiosity and playfulness develop as she learns more and more about the world around her.
Kylie Vorfeld Last month I married the love of my life! We were both born and raised on Maui, but didn’t meet until we attended college together in California. It was the most magical night, celebrating our marriage in the place we grew up, surrounded by friends and family.
Kamryn Vorfeld My now fiancé, Jake, and I recently got engaged and are planning on celebrating our wedding at my parent’s house in Montana next summer. We are very excited for this new chapter in our lives and can’t wait to see where the journey takes us!
Financials: 2020–2021 Fiscal Year Montessori School of Maui’s fiscal health is paramount to our longevity and institutional success. As a nonprofit organization, our administrative staff and Board of Trustees work hard to ensure our financial security by running a balanced budget, which includes yearly income from tuition, annual donations, grant monies and more. This year, we are especially thankful to our Board, Head of School and Director of Finance whose diligence and sound fiscal decision-making has enabled the school to manage the unforeseen challenges inherent with the covid-19 pandemic. Thank you to our many donors and benefactors who have provided us with a year of generous contributions. We appreciate each and every one of you, and all gifts, large and small. These funds support the needs of each Montessori classroom, the diversity of our campus through our tuition assistance and scholarship programs, and restricted funding projects like the Living Classroom Educational Hale which will provide a year-round work space for our students in the garden. Mahalo!
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Mahalo! Thank you for sharing your love for MOMI with us by giving back so generously to our school! We are very grateful to all of the trustees, parents, grandparents, alumni, parents of alumni, community members, friends and institutions who supported our school this past year. The following pages reflect all gifts made to the Montessori School of Maui between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021. In-kind contributions are highlighted separately at the end of this section. VISIONARY $10,000 and above Sumner and Angie Erdman Karin Frost Chad and Shay Goodfellow Steve and Tamar Goodfellow Jacqueline Scheibel ADVOCATE $5,000 to $9,999 Jeremy and Michelle Baldwin David and Margaret Cole Jimmy and Honey Bun Haynes (The Haynes Family Fund) Charles and Barbara Smith STEWARD $2,5000 to $4,999 Heather Haynes MD MENTOR $1,000 to $2,499 Keith and Anne Awad Bendon Family Foundation Heidi and Dan Bigelow Jeffrey and Sandra Ellison
PATRON $500 to $999 Salma Ansari and Pete Norins Zadoc Brown Foundation Ben and Tess DeLisa Eric and Renee Dustman Moonstar Greene John Guarin and Kimmi Ouchi Charles Parente and Elizabeth Ignacio Gordon and Annie Loo Shep and Elena Nelson Paia Fishmarket Cynthia and Terry Quisenberry and ‘Ohana David Spee Zachary and Annie Thielen CARETAKER $250 to $499 Philip Bossert Mark Bridgeford and Danielle Perrault Marc and Katie Bromley Ryan and Christie Churchill Kathleen DePalma Fathy Elsherif and Heather Zidell Cheryl and John Kaupalolo Pat and Azusa Merrill Joanne Park Bob and Michelle Pellettieri Fred and Maria Rawe Christopher and Sara Smith Ben and Natasha Summit Shaun and Denise Thayer Sarah and Rasa Thom Jed and Erica White
Leadership Circle The Montessori School of Maui Leadership Circle was established to honor the donors who have made lifetime cash gifts exceeding $100,000. We would like to express our utmost gratitude and appreciation for their contributions. Because of the generosity of our Leadership Circle donors, the vision of our dedicated founders lives on, and thousands of children have flourished at Montessori School of Maui and beyond. Anonymous The Atherton Family Foundation Jeremy and Michelle Baldwin Jim and Susan Bendon The Biel ‘Ohana Samuel N. and Mary Castle Foundation Harold K. L. Castle Foundation Pia Damon First Hawaiian Bank Foundation Susan R. Graham Hawai‘i Community Foundation Jimmy and Honey Bun Haynes Kimo and Sheila Haynes Wes and Diane Hickey Korg Foundation McInerny Foundation Willie and Annie Nelson Chapman S. and Susan S. Root Root Family Foundation David Spee Lindy and Cherry Ann Sutherland The Family of William O. Taylor
FRIEND Gifts up to $249 Tony Akina Anonymous Jamie Athearn Charlie Baldwin Brian Barnes and Raquel Hernandez Barbara Barry Brooke Brown Nancy Buchman Nohealani Cabanting Emma Burns Cabiles and BJ Cabiles Alejandra Carta Carol Childerhose Anne Colletta Jennifer Dempsey Marie-Laure Ditte and Jeffrey Mallinson Zam and Katheryn Dorr Shana Driscoll Kimberly Dukes Witt Dustman Dennys Eymard Andre and Sabrina Fehlmann Jeffrey Friedman Emmy and Jimmy Greenwell George and Carolyn Griffin Sandra Guerard Patti Harper and Jill Binford Yoshitaka Hata (Hata Consulting LLC) Jasmine Herrick Holly Hume Joe Imhoff and Sara Tekula Patricia and Bill Imhoff Kiana Iwado Curtis and Marcael Jamison Tim Jasnau and Jennifer Martin Kristin Kakutani Kathleen Klett Scott and Megan Lacasse Maile Lopes Melinda Lyle-Javier Joel and Dawn Maillie Clayton Matchett and Shae Martin
IN-KIND GIFTS The Montessori School of Maui welcomes gifts of products, equipment, services and other items that enhance our educational programs and physical campus. Special thanks goes out to the following families, friends and community partners for their contributions.
Gene and Barbara Massad Celia McGuire John and Laura Meisel N.M. Meyer and S.A. Hedquist Liana Murillo Victor and Suzanne Musselman Brenn and Vaiana Nakamitsu Meredith Narrowe Patt and Joseph Narrowe Orchards of Olinda Darrell and Mary Orwig Sarah Pearson Anthony and Dionne Philips Keha Quinabo and Momi Chun Elmer Rasay Jonathan Rebo Jolyne Rego Bart and Jane Santiago Alberto and Elianne Santin Jonnette Santos Jacob Simons Kathleen and Ron Soule Callie Toner Walter Vorfeld and Ellen Loucks Ryder Weymouth Johann and Emma White Nancy White Lana Wilkinson and Jean-Luc Langlois Arthur Hong Jun Wong Jr Jing Wong
Best Western Pioneer Inn Todd and Sheryl Carter Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea Ho‘omana Spa Maui Ariel and Carrie Gebb Goodfellow Bros. Grand Wailea Gungho Sailing Shelley King Lagree Maui Maui Native Nursery Maui Printing Company, Inc. Shep Nelson O‘o Farm Pacific Whale Foundation Papa‘aina Maui Volcano Signs You are important to us! If we have inadvertently listed your name and/or giving level incorrectly, please let us know by contacting the Office at 808-573-0374 so that we may update our records. Mahalo for your understanding and support!
In Memoriam A dear woman, Jacqueline Scheibel, was an avid and outspoken supporter of our work here at the Montessori School of Maui. As a member of the Board of Trustees (2018-2021), Jacque offered expertise to the Facilities and Grounds Committee and helped ensure the completion of the Elementary Building Expansion Project in 2019. In addition to her philanthropic efforts and joyful spirit as a participant at our Taste of Upcountry events, Jacque shared a sincere interest in educating children to be kind, empathic, and thoughtful members of our global society.
Ways to Give Back to our MOMI Community As a volunteer-based nonprofit organization, Montessori School of Maui depends upon the support of the community to thrive each year. There are many ways for you to give back, from volunteer opportunities to donations of gifts and services. We truly rely upon the annual generosity of our ‘ohana through monetary donating. Funds raised go directly to the operating budget and support our student programs, staff development, campus maintenance and more. While “unrestricted” donations to our Annual Fund give us the greatest flexibility in utilizing donations for the betterment of our students and school, you may also direct your gift through: ANNUAL FUND – GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
The Annual Fund underwrites all aspects of our educational and school programs, teacher professional development, maintenance of our campus, the purchase and replacement of classroom materials, computers and software and much, much more. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Our Tuition Assistance program enables families to provide their children with the benefits and enjoyment of a Montessori education. It allows families to become or remain a part of our MOMI community. This program also allows our students to develop diverse life-long friendships and helps assure the socio-economic diversity of our student body, which mirrors the world in which we live. HAWAIIAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In an effort to further reinforce the cultural diversity of our school, the Montessori School of Maui also offers a scholarship through the Hawaiian Scholarship Fund
designed to help students who came to us through the Pauahi Keiki Scholarship Program (PKS). This program helps these studends remain a part of our MOMI community. Annually, an average of seven or eight young people from the Pauahi Keiki Program must leave our school as they reach age six and become ineligible for PKS. Our goal is to bring the generosity of our community to these families—to allow more of these students to continue to enjoy the many benefits of an enriching Montessori education. CYNTHIA WINANS-BURNS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Cynthia Winans-Burns, former Head of School and member of our community for over thirty-three years, was a passionate advocate of the many benefits of a Montessori education. Following her wishes, the school established this scholarship fund in her name. This fund supports the tuition of children of Montessori School of Maui alumni, enriching the lives of many children here on Maui through education for generations to come. PLANNED GIFTS
Planned gifts recognize your belief in the future of our school and your desire to see it sustained for generations to come. By including the Montessori School of Maui in your estate planning through a bequest, life insurance policy, fund, trust or other planned gift, you have the opportunity to make a gift of a lifetime. For more information about supporting the Montessori School of Maui, please contact the school office at 808.573.0374. We are pleased to assist you in your philanthropic goals, as we partner together in support of a quality Montessori education.
photo credits: Lucy Dustman Kiana Iwado Maile Lopes
writer: Eric Dustman | editors: Jamie Athearn, Tess DeLisa, Kiana Iwado, Sara Tekula | graphic designer: Patt Narrowe
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