Norwood-Fontbonne Academy: The Good News (Fall 2022)

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NFA is a Catholic, independent academy for preschool–eighth grade students with two academic paths: Montessori & Primary.

The 2022–2023 school year is off to a tremendous start and I’m filled with excitement to see the year ahead.

Dear Norwood-Fontbonne Academy Community, From the President

This edition of The Good News magazine highlights the unique ways our students continue to grow and thrive by living our vision statement. The vision statement keeps our curriculum grounded in our mission and infuses student learning with independence, empathy and continual growth. As you read some of our alumni highlights and interviews, you will see that growth continues well beyond graduation.

We are excited to embark on a deeper partnership this year with Chestnut Hill College. This partnership between our two institutions, both sponsored works of the Sisters of Saint Joseph (SSJ), provides shared classroom and practice room space, shared staffing for support of educational programs and other initiatives part of the Chestnut Hill College Institute for Montessori Education (CHIME). Our expanded partnership is an important milestone for both NFA and CHC as we build on our strengths and set ourselves as leaders in Montessori education both in the Philadelphia region and on the national level. This Preschool–8th Grade/Higher Education partnership is a transformational differentiator.

The summer was very busy at NFA improving our indoor and outdoor learning environments to best serve the needs of all of our learners. With

the launch of our Strategic Plan, Directed Toward Tomorrow, in 2020, we also began a comprehensive campus planning study in collaboration with Hord Coplan Macht, a national leader in educational space design. We have begun implementing recommended projects and phases of our campus plan. I look forward to sharing with all of you the innovations of our campus to allow it to grow and thrive well into the future.

Learning begins here on campus, but our students continue that learning in our community. We are thrilled to relaunch an expanded service-learning curriculum this fall as we live Gospel values and connect our students with our community partners reflective and meaningful service. “We live and work so that all may be united with God and One another.”

Thank you for being a cherished member of the NFA family committed to our mission and the mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph. I hope that amongst these pages you see at least a glimpse of the vibrant community that is Norwood-Fontbonne Academy. We encourage you to visit us on campus and see the mission and vision thriving.

In Christ’s Peace,

Ryan Killeen, Ed.D. President

Welcome to Principal Kathryn Henry

What do you love about working with young people and teachers?

In May 2022, Kathryn Henry was named the principal of Norwood-Fontbonne Academy. Mrs. Henry comes to NFA’s campus from Northwood Academy Charter School in Philadelphia, where she first served as a Lower School Assistant Principal and, most recently, Principal. Prior to Northwood, Mrs. Henry spent eight years at Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School in Philadelphia where she served in a variety of leadership roles, including Instructional Coach and Curriculum Director. Her responsibilities within those positions included general leadership duties within the building with an emphasis on curriculum development, school climate and culture, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice, and enhancing schoolwide safety and security.

Prior to becoming an administrator, Mrs. Henry spent seven years teaching grades two, four, and middle school math and science.

Mrs. Henry holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the University of Delaware, with a minor in History. She earned her Masters of Education in Special Education (summa cum laude) from West Chester University and completed her studies in administration at Edinboro University in fulfillment of the requirements for Pennsylvania K–12 Principal Certification.

Mrs. Henry lives in Lafayette Hill with her husband, Eric, and two children: Patrick and Caroline.

“I love being a part of a young student’s growth and development. Working in a PreK–8th grade environment affords me the opportunity to enjoy the wonders of so many different age levels and to watch many children grow up. I feel blessed to be such a big part of children’s lives at such a young age. In the same way, I love being such a critical part of children’s growth and development; I love doing the same for teachers in their professional growth. Working closely with teachers allows me to never lose sight of why I became an educator and to be the principal I always wanted to have as a teacher.”

What inspired you to go into education?

“I have always loved working with children and was inspired by some of the wonderful teachers I had growing up. However, I became most interested in education when I worked as a camp counselor in high school.”

What drew you to NFA?

“I was immediately drawn to the mission of the SSJ. Their call for unity and love is something I felt as I walked through the halls of NFA during my spring visit. When I had the opportunity to meet families, staff, and students during my spring visit, I was blown away by the strong sense of community and commitment at NFA. I was equally impressed by the rigorous instruction I saw in classrooms and the top-notch Montessori program NFA offers.”

One book every parent should read?

“How can I pick just one?! I have many favorites…here are a few at the top of my list: The Gift of Failure by Jessica Lahey, How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber, and Balanced and Barefoot by Angela J. Hanscom.

NFA’s 14-acre campus was buzzing with activity during the 2022 summer as we improved our indoor and outdoor learning environments to best serve the needs of all of our learners. With the launch of our Strategic Plan, Directed Toward Tomorrow, in 2020, we also began a comprehensive campus planning study in collaboration with Hord Coplan Macht (HCM), a national leader in educational space design. We have begun implementing recommended projects and phases of our campus plan.

This summer, we completed a refresh of JLA (Junior Level Montessori) and the Primary wing in the Fontbonne Building with new carpeting. We also created new office space for our colleagues at Chestnut Hill College as we began deeper collaboration and partnership as the Montessori Lab School.

Also in Fontbonne, we have reorganized several rooms to create a new hub for Mission and Ministry in our central corridor. With a room of her own, Ally Monteiro, Director of Mission and Ministry, can now lead prayer experiences, service-learning, and professional development in one dedicated space on campus.

Throughout campus, all buildings

have had security upgrades, with centralized, electronic door access for all buildings. In this first phase, our existing cameras are centralized and integrated into the system with capacity to add additional components down the road.

On Fontbonne, the new vestibule enclosure in the Fontbonne courtyard is in progress, although some inspections and supply chain delays have delayed construction.

On the Norwood Campus, the Field House locker rooms and Athletic

Offices received a well overdue remodel and update. The Class of 2022 Legacy gift, new dual scoreboards for Sister James Anthony Hall (SJAH) is in process.

We have made great progress on both campuses on the design of improved and enhanced outdoor learning spaces in collaboration with HCM and our academic team. We are currently refining designs and planning for implementation. We will keep you posted on our progress.

Following a ribbon cutting ceremony, Kathryn Henry, Principal, Maggie Miller, Associate Athletic Director, Jim Rockenbach ’94, Director of Athletics, Dr. Ryan Killeen, President, and NFA student-athletes celebrate inside the refurbished Field House on October 20, 2022.

NFA & Chestnut Hill College Establish Partnership in Support

of Montessori Education

On June 30, 2022, Dr. Ryan Killeen, President of NFA, and Sister Carol Jean Vale, former President of Chestnut Hill College (CHC), formalized a longstanding agreement between NFA and CHC to establish a partnership in support of Montessori education. This partnership between the two institutions, both of which are sponsored works of the Sisters of Saint Joseph (SSJ), provides shared classroom and practice room space, shared staffing for support of educational programs and other initiatives part of the Chestnut Hill College Institute for Montessori Education (CHIME).

“Our expanded partnership is an important milestone for both NFA and CHC as we build on our strengths and set ourselves as leaders in Montessori education both in the Philadelphia region and on the national level,” said Killeen. “This Preschool–8th Grade/ Higher Education partnership is a transformational differentiator.”

“NFA as a lab school, creates an incubator for innovation and development of best practice,” added Killeen. “Our students will benefit from the energy and enthusiasm of an increased presence of student interns in the Montessori program; and our faculty can grow in their individual professional development, modeling life-long learning and sharing their expertise with our colleagues at CHC. This collaboration provides access to rich professional development with master Montessorians and thought leaders.”

CHC is one of U.S. colleges or universities that offers an accredited program in Montessori education. CHC has been a longstanding leader in preparing generations of Montessori educators.

“Combining our efforts enriches both institutions and allows us to leverage our strengths and optimize opportunities for our communities,” said Killeen. “It’s a win, win for everyone—especially for our students.”

“Combining our efforts enriches both institutions and allows us to leverage our strengths and optimize opportunities for our communities. It’s a win, win for everyone —especially for our students.”

—Ryan Killeen

In one last presidential handshake and pen swish, Sister Carol Jean Vale used her final day as President of Chestnut Hill College to formalize a longstanding agreement with Ryan Killeen, Ed.D., President of NFA, to support Montessori education and teacher training.

NFA of an A Portrait

THE NFA STUDENT IS ONE WHO ENJOYS LEARNING, TREASURES SELF, OTHERS, AND THE EARTH, LIVES GOSPEL VALUES, AND MAKES REFLECTIVE CHOICES AS A SELFDIRECTED PERSON.

During the summer of 2020, following an extremely challenging, yet inspiring, spring semester impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Norwood-Fontbonne Academy’s Curriculum Council members could have put their work on pause, but instead, because of of their sincere belief in the school’s student vision statement, they decided to spend their free time further developing it.

The NFA student is one who enjoys learning, treasures self, others, and the earth, lives Gospel values, and makes reflective choices as a self-directed person.

We truly believe our vision statement defines every NFA student and extends itself to all NFA community members. Reflective of the mission of NFA’s founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph, NFA teachers and administrators have used the vision statement as their north star for many years now in planning engaging learning experiences for students. The statement dates back to the 1997–98 school year but was refined to become the gold standard it is now when the Curriculum Council was formed in 2020.

“This was at the height of the pandemic, and the council had a big task at hand: to prepare teachers for returning to a completely different landscape in the classroom for the next school year,” said Shannon Craige, Director of Curriculum and Innovation. “The NFA teaching staff grew as a community of learners when we were virtual in the spring of 2020, and this was a chance to reset and remember the WHY behind what we do. The WHY is our students. We knew this was a great opportunity to focus on our students to drive our preparations for the new school year.”

Through their diligence and perseverance, the Curriculum Council— Craige, Marianne Canuso (4th Grade), Abby Montler (2nd Grade), Joe Rosowski (Middle School Math), and Dr. Monica Walsh (Montessori Preschool)—led the NFA teaching staff in an “unpacking” of the four components of the vision statement.

“We took a closer look at what it means for our students to truly live the vision statement,” said Craige. “We gathered input and further broke down each component into specific indicators that identify what it looks like when students embody the vision statement. It’s a way to understand the vision statement in action. This is the portrait of an NFA student.”

AN NFA STUDENT WHO...

Enjoys Learning…

Takes passionate ownership of their learning.

Builds positive relationships within their learning community.

Seeks opportunities for collaboration as social learners.

Is empowered to have an active voice.

Drives their learning through inquiry.

Engages in their educational process and progress.

Treasures Self, Others, and the Earth...

Expresses pride and confidence in identity.

Is self-aware in caring for their physical, mental, and emotional well being.

Advocates for themselves and others.

Sees and embraces differences in individuals.

Treats others with care and dignity.

Intentionally practices caring for the environment.

Lives Gospel Values...

Cultivates unity through the Sisters of Saint Joseph mission.

Is empathetic, respectful, and compassionate.

Embodies a spirit of service.

Understands their role in being anti-racist and actively advocates for social justice.

Makes Reflective Choices as a Self-directed Person...

Persists through challenges with a growth mindset.

Reflects and sets goals for personal growth.

Is open-minded when receiving feedback.

Shows independence with gradual release of responsibility.

Strives to be a positive leader.

For the past two years, the Curriculum Council has built in many intentional routines for teachers and students to align their daily practices with the vision statement indicators. Teachers are guided to design learning experiences that align with the indicators appropriate for their grade level.

“When planning lessons, we keep in mind questions such as, ‘How can I create opportunities for my students to make reflective choices?,” said Montler. “Because we give students these expectations, we find it important to also give them the opportunity to practice them.”

The vision statement has become a fluent language used among the teachers and students. Classrooms have incorporated the vision statement into their daily routines. Students are prompted to reflect on oneself in alignment with the indicators. Canuso shares about a daily fourth grade practice that sets the tone for each student and their classroom community as a whole,

“We begin the school day using the vision statement as a guided meditation,” said Canuso. “Students reflect on questions such as, ‘How will I treat others with care and dignity today?’ and ‘How will I strive to be a positive leader today?’ Our hope is for each student to envision themselves intentionally living out the NFA vision each and every day.”

There are also specific times of the school year that call for deeper reflection and goal setting, and now teachers are able to use the vision statement indicators to anchor those reflective exercises with one commonality across the whole student body. Not only can students measure their progress with the indicators as a guide, they are also provided the opportunity to show evidence of their growth.

“A specific use of making reflective choices is applied during our student-led conferences,” said Walsh. “Within a trimester, students evaluate their learning progress, learning style, learning interests, challenges, and areas of growth. With the support of their teacher, students share these reflections with parents. Applied use of self reflection creates a culture which encourages purpose and potential.”

Another example of how students measure their progress is through frequent goal setting, aligned with the vision statement indicators.

“Throughout the school year, students get the opportunity to create goals for themselves based on the vision statement,” said Rosowski. “Being prompted to go through these reflective exercises, students get to think deeper about their personal goals. This allows students to foster their identity as an NFA student, and something we believe they will carry with them into high school and beyond.”

A Pilgrimage to Le Puy

As Ally Monteiro, NorwoodFontbonne Academy’s Director of Mission & Ministry, strolled the original cobblestone streets of Le Puy-en-Velay in south-central France, it dawned on her that she was walking exactly where the original Sisters of Saint Joseph (SSJ) served those on the margins of life every day; where Father Jean-Pierre Médaille—a Jesuit priest who played an instrumental role in the founding of the SSJ—preached to the citizens of war-ravaged city.

“I share in the legacy of the Sisters of Saint Joseph,” said Monteiro, an Associate of the SSJ, who went on a pilgrimage with 10 Sisters and two other Associates in April 2022. “I felt the call to be so much more intentional in what we do at NFA.”

As a sponsored ministry of the SSJ since 1920, NFA has deep roots in the history of the Sisters and their desire to creatively foster the formation of young women and men.

Led by Sister Jean Laurich, Monteiro and company toured Le Puy, Basen-Basset, Haute-Loire, and Léon where they learned all about the early life of the SSJ.

“They guide you through the entire timeline of the SSJ and what was happening in the church at the time,” said Monteiro. “You really get a sense of who the Jesuits were at the time as well.”

In Le Puy, they even had the opportunity to visit the kitchen that was used to launch the first

ministry of the founding sisters. It was in that space where they said a prayer and renewed their vows.

“I had tears in my eyes,” said Monteiro. “I had a renewed sense of energy to continue this mission forward.”

In Bas-en-Basset, they visited Mother Saint John Fontbonne’s room, which featured items from every congregation around the

world. In 1836, Mother Fontbonne sent six sisters to America at the request of Bishop Rosati of the St. Louis, Missouri, Diocese.

“She never made it to Saint Louis, but we are able to witness what sending those Sisters to Saint Louis grew into,” said Monteiro.

The SSJ arrived in Philadelphia in 1847 and soon had works in various locations including Center

Salve Regina, Le Puy-en-Velay, France. The inscription means Hail Holy Queen in Latin. This statue is referenced as Our Lady of Le Puy. The statue was built from melted cannons that were captured during the siege of Sebastopol in the Crimean war. The Blessed Mother stands on top of a globe and her feet crush a serpent. The infant Jesus sits in her right arm, with His right hand outstretched, blessing the entire countryside.

City Philadelphia, Pottsville, and McSherrystown, PA. In August 1858, at the urging of Bishop (Saint) John Neumann, they moved their Motherhouse from McSherrystown to the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia. In October 1858, they established Mount Saint Joseph Academy, a boarding school for girls located in the Mount Saint Joseph Convent, site of the Monticello estate purchased that year from the Middleton Family. In 1878, young boys were admitted into the newly created St. Joseph’s Seminary for Little Boys, also housed in the convent building. These two schools formed the nucleus for the present Norwood-Fontbonne Academy.

“We’re continuing the next chapter,” said Monteiro. “When we respond to be ready for any good work, it’s responding from ‘who is

suffering today?’ We’re weaving service-learning and outreach into everything we do, into every breath. It’s not a one and done. It’s a part of what allows us to further

understand the novels we better understand. It allows us to better understand why we study a foreign language.”

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Ally Monteiro, Director of Mission and Ministry, sits in the original kitchen of the founding Sisters of Saint Joseph where they gathered to share “The State of the Heart” after ministering in the streets of Le Puy.

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Where are they now?

Catching Up with Sister Kathy McShane

During her six years at NFA, Sister Kathy McShane (SSJ) served as both the Principal of Middle School and Head Principal. Since leaving campus, she has continued to use her many talents as an educator and administrator to bless those in her presence.

Sister has been serving at The SSJ Welcome Center in the Kensington section of Philadelphia since 2015. She was named the education literacy coordinator when she arrived; she assumed the role of director in 2017.

The Welcome Center is devoted to the immigrant community of Philadelphia by providing three types of services: education, immigration, and outreach. Specifically, The Welcome Center offers English classes, citizenship preparation classes and guidance, computer skills classes, and a variety of other social services.

At NFA, we are fortunate to partner with The Welcome Center through service-learning projects led by Ally Monteiro, Director of Mission and Ministry. Sister Kathy loves connecting with other SSJ sponsored works, and of course she already has a special connection with NFA.

Following her time at NFA, Sister went on to work as a resource room teacher for grades 1–4 at Visitation Parish School in Kensington. In returning to the classroom, Sister, who has a Master’s in Education from College of St. Rose with an emphasis on Special Education, was able to use her many skills acquired from her degree in special education. For four years, Sister Kathy enjoyed helping the children to achieve their best selves.

In 2005, Sister took a position in pastoral care at Saint John of God Community Services in Westville, New Jersey where she worked with people with multiple disabilities. Sister Kathy was an advocate for her constituents, making connections with parents, families, and teachers. She ministered at St. John’s for 10 years.

The SSJ serve the dear neighbor with a presence that is welcoming, loving, and compassionate towards all without distinction. The spirituality of the SSJ calls them to relate as God relates. We can certainly say that Sister Kathy Mc Shane’s continued ministry is an example of her love and devotion to the mission of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of which she holds dear to her heart.

A Love of Learning!

Part of teaching a modern language like Spanish is taking the proper time to learn about and experience the nuances of Spanish speaking cultures. Maria Cilio understands that all too well, which is why she dedicates her free time to engaging with Spanish speaking communities, both here and abroad.

This past summer, Cilio, who teaches Spanish to sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy, spent a good portion of her summer studying at OLSA International, a language school for professionals and travelers, in Medellín, Colombia. She completed OLSA’s Advanced Spanish Conversation Course in addition to a series of private lessons.

“I look forward to sharing photos and stories from my time in Colombia with my students, especially my sixth graders, who complete a language unit on Colombian cultures,” said Cilio. “I also can’t wait to play some of the

conversation games I learned in my own classes with all of the middle schoolers to boost their presentational communication skills while having fun!”

In addition to Medellín, Cilio also spent time in Cartagena along the northern coast.

“The city of Medellín is vastly different from coastal Cartagena,” noted Cilio. “Both have very unique food cultures and distinct music scenes. The main constant is the warm and inviting Colombian people; many were so happy to welcome us into their communities and show off their beautiful history and culture via food, art, and music. If you go to Colombia, you must go on a street food tour with a local!”

Cilio graduated from New York University’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Latin American Cultural Analysis and Spanish Language. A Mount Saint Joseph Academy alumna, who

was named her class’ valedictorian, Cilio was also selected as the speaker for the 2014 Global Engagement Symposium while at NYU. For her, the opportunity to teach a modern language is a true blessing.

“Teaching Spanish at NFA has been such a gift in my life,” said Cilio. “Watching my students discover new forms of communication, step out of their comfort zones, and learn about new peoples and places is a great joy. Their curiosity inspires me to be a lifelong learner.”

A side street inside the walls of the El Centro Historico (The Historic Center) in Cartagena, Colombia. The central neighborhood in Cartagena is also known as the Old City or Walled City, since it is surrounded by the stone walls of the famous La Heróica fortress.

Middle School Spanish Teacher Maria Cilio loves to weave elements of Spanish speaking culture into her curriculum.

Class Notes Graduate Greatness

Joy Jordan ’84 was a featured speaker at Georgia Tech’s School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.

David Miller ’88 was named “Baseball Coach of the Year” in his debut as Penn State Abington’s head coach. Miller also served as the hitting coach for the Trenton Thunder, a collegiate summer baseball team of the MLB Draft League. In September 2022, Miller was named the head coach of Manhattan College.

Jonathan Burton ’94 returned to the area with his wife, Christine, and daughter, Allie, as the Director of Development for the Independence Historic Trust. Burton earned a Masters of Science in Nonprofit Leadership with a concentration in Executive Leadership and Governance along with a Graduate Certificate in Mission Driven Operations from the University of Denver.

Meg Kane ’95 is the President & CEO of Signature 57, a strategic communications firm based in Philadelphia. Meg and her company played an instrumental part in bringing the FIFA World Cup to Philadelphia in 2026!!

Bill Newman ’97 is now an attorney with Devlin Associates, P.C. in Philadelphia.

Allie Sabia ’08 is an account executive for Oracle NetSuite. NetSuite is a cloud-based business applications software, designed to enable small to medium companies to run their business from a single platform.

Brooke Sabia ’08 is an Associate Sales Representative on track to become an account manager for Integra LifeScience. She helps support hospitals through the sale of surgical instruments to the New England region.

Jane Black ’09 received her J.D. and MBA from the University of Pennsylvania.

Andrew Cossetti ’14, a catcher at St. Joseph’s University, was drafted in the 11th round by the Minnesota Twins during the 2022 Major League Baseball Draft.

Jack Gimpel ’14 was a member of the “Theater by the Sea” in Wakefield, Rhode Island during the summer of 2022. He was a member of the ensemble in Footloose, Cinderella, and Kinky Boots

Kara Kniezewski ’15 was selected as a 2022 Barry Goldwater Scholar as a junior Midshipman 2nd Class at the United States Naval Academy.

Gianna Branca

, who debuted her original song

“Conversation” on YouTube on July 1, 2022, has over 5,000 streams on Spotify!

Engagements

Hanna Leonard ’10 to Colin Forrest. These two met while attending University of Maryland Law School.

Chris Pizzi ’98 to Elizabeth Bouquard.

Tori DeMarco ’07 to Vinnie Gatti.

Sam Henderson ’04 to Maggie Haraburda.

Jackie Hain ’04 to Ryan Mora.

Kevin Melnick ’03 to Samantha Fuller.

Adrianna Ongay ’09 to Brandon Trevino.

Dominique Nyzio ’09 to Matt Robinson.

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No Stone Unturned, Dr. Walls Does it All!

In her own words, Dr. Kathleen Walls ’85 is “100 percent Montessori minded in everything” that she does. As a psychologist, professor, strategic advisor, author, film festival founder, and yes, even as a certified dog groomer, the NFA lifer approaches any new challenge with the independent spirit of a true Montessorian.

“I laugh at myself today in the way that I work,” said Walls, a lifer who began her educational journey in NFA’s Montessori Preschool Program. “[Montessori] was a perfect fit for me in the sense of really engaging me fully and what has my attention at the moment to completion before shifting to that next subject project. I still work that way today, without question.

“I remember being in preschool and being given options and being asked, ‘where do I want to go first?’ and knowing that I could choose,” added Walls. “So, just even that recognition that you have choices

and options in life; and that you can make decisions as opposed to someone deciding everything for you. And knowing that once you made that decision, then there’s the follow through and the commitment to that decision until it’s time to make a new decision. That is foundational for me now.”

With that fearless approach to learning and life, Walls has achieved incredible success in her life. To begin, Walls is the owner and founder of the G.R.E.A.T.E.S.T. Counseling & Consulting, located in Philadelphia. She is also a strategic business partner with the national leadership development firm TAGA Consulting. Walls, who went on to Mount Saint Joseph Academy following her days at NFA, graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. At Chestnut Hill College, she earned her Masters in Counseling Psychology and Human Services with a Specialization in

Child and Adolescent Therapy as well as her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.).

Walls returned to Chestnut Hill College in May of 2022 where she was the commencement speaker for the School of Graduate Studies, the final commencement ceremony during Sister Carol Jean Vale’s incredible tenure as President of Chestnut Hill College. She shared the stage with Megan Maguire Nicoletti ’82, who was the recipient of an honorary degree.

“It was a tremendous honor,” said Walls. “I thought about Sister James Anthony, who was the principal when I was at NFA as a child, and Sister Helen, who was also the principal, and just all my teachers. Just to know that here, Sister Carol Jean Vale, the Sisters of St. Joseph, and all the St. Joe’s nuns who have poured into me—that moment for me I was really the manifestation of their dream, and then to share the stage with Megan Maguire, who received an honorary doctorate and

Dr. Kathleen Walls ’85 served as an adjunct professor at Weber University’s campus in Accra, Ghana.

Dr. Kathleen Walls ’85 has made her mark on the education and psychology world through her work as a psychologist, professor, and author.

who was also an NFA graduate…it was such an amazing moment.”

Believe it or not, Walls began mapping out her journey in psychology as a sixth grade student on The Fontbonne Campus during career day. She asked the mother of her friend, Kate Kennedy ’85, about the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist, which put the wheels in motion.

“My grandfather was an M.D. and my father was a veterinarian so I knew I was going to be a doctor—I just didn’t know what type of doctor I wanted to be,” said Walls. “I had always been told that I listened very well and I gave good advice. So, it was in that moment that she explained the difference to me and I said, ‘and I still get to be a doctor?’ And, she was like, ‘yeah!’ In my mind I’m going, ‘alright, I’ll be the first female doctor in the family—that works. And that was it. I was locked in from that moment.”

Over the course of her career, Walls has married her love of psychology with her other passions, and as a result, her work has taken her all over the country and the world, including a stint as an adjunct professor at Weber University’s campus in Accra, Ghana.

Walls even launched a film festival called the Piton International Film Festival with her husband, Ed Umoja Herman, in his native St. Lucia, which has opened up doors to collaborations with filmmakers in Uganda, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. In this forum, Walls has the opportunity to blend her brilliance as a teacher and psychologist as films touch on sensitive

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topics, or as she coaches emerging artists.

Walls has also written several books, including a new children’s book series entitled Bunnie Gets Bullied, which is part of her series called The Adventures of Froggy-T & Bunnie – A Hip Hop Tale

“When I write, I really want to give the reader the words because in therapy, that’s really about teaching people how to express their

thoughts and feelings,” said Walls.

If that’s not enough, Walls converted her father’s animal clinic into Greene Street Animal Care and even went back to school to become a certified dog groomer.

So what will Walls do next? Only time will tell, but you can rest assured that she will dive in headfirst with the curiosity and tenacity of an NFA Montessorian.

Wedding Bells

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The wedding was attended by some NFA childhood friends (Christina Hamilton ’07, Lauren Hamilton ’09, Meredith Bracken ’07, Maggie Rush Liu ’07, and Elizabeth Maloney ’07).

Andrew Goldner ’96 and wife, Ying Violet Yang, welcomed Grace Cecilia in late May 2022.

Shannon McGoldrick Richards ’96 and her husband, Seth, welcomed their first born, Edward Thomas “Teddy,” on July 21, 2022.

Norwood-Fontbonne Academy

Daughter Gia was welcomed to the family by Andrew Carnevale ’99 and his wife, Julie, along with big brother Charlie.

’01 and his wife, Ashley, welcomed their second son, Harrison Merrill, to their family. Big brother Grant couldn’t be happier!

Brian

Heller

Annie Masciantonio ’09 to Robert Jankiewicz.

Evan Cleary ’06 to Ellie Zhang.

Courtney Hain ’01 to Christopher Coyle.

Caroline Cilio ’07 to Jason Mazarsky. Pictured with her sister Charlotte Cilio

Tim Bracken ’71 to Mary Susan Check.

Anthony Cossetti ’14 to Ashley Mendonca.

The NFA extends prayers and heartfelt condolences to the family and classmates of Caroline Kyle ’17, who passed away suddenly on July 9, 2022.

Brother Frances O’Donnell ’55 passed away on July 22, 2022. Brother Frank, who would have turned 80 next month, had been a member of the Marianist community for 62 years and a practicing lawyer for the past three decades.

New Arrivals

Christopher Brown ’05 and his wife, Christine, welcomed a baby boy, Gordon Jax, during the summer of 2021. Gordon will be becoming a big brother in fall of 2022!

Ryan Sen ’05 and his wife, Kait, welcomed their first child, Henry, in April of 2022.

Lauren Wood ’05 and her husband, Anthony Agudo, recently welcomed a son, Roman Francis, into this world.

Maddie Stenger ’10 and her husband, Averill, welcomed their first child, James Franklin Holmes.

A Master Storyteller

Jay Susanin ‘79 often sees the story where others don’t. An artifact here, a photo there, a vintage map that sets the right tone. Aesthetically pleasing, Susanin has weaved his passion for history with his love of architecture to tell compelling stories through his sheer creativity.

In 2001, Susanin established Palladio as an art production, custom framing, and interior design company. Located in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia, Palladio’s clients include a number of well-known Philadelphia area businesses, universities, restaurants, and social clubs.

In a similar fashion, in 2013, Susanin opened a company within Palladio called Bank and Surf, a coastal lifestyle company celebrating life at the edge of water, which “simply takes what we do at Palladio to the beach.”

“I have always been interested in both history and art and the creative world,” said Susanin.

Following his days at NFA, Susanin went onto La Salle College High School. His studies led him to Franklin & Marshall College, where he majored in History and minored in Business, Art History, and English. He then earned his Masters in Historic Preservation from the Graduate School of Design at the University of Pennsylvania. After earning his J.D. from Penn State with the intention of working in real estate and historic preservation law, his brother, Chris ’83

encouraged him to create Palladio, and the rest, as Susanin knows all too well, is history.

“The business grew quickly, evolved and changed with customer needs and my own design strengths,” said Susanin.

Susanin’s story came home in 2021 when he created the magnificent St. Pierre Hall of History, which was named after Norwood Academy’s first Superior, Mother St. Pierre Byrne, in The Big House on NFA’s campus. Susanin scoured the archives to create a unique space to honor the school’s illustrious history.

Susanin’s mom, Natalie, had strong ties to the Sisters of Saint Joseph since the late 19th century, which led to her and her husband, John, sending all four of their sons—Peter ’75, Tim ’77, Jay ’79, and Chris ’83—to Norwood.

“My great grandfather’s sister, Sarah Byrne, was Mother St. Pierre Byrne who was the first Superior at Norwood, Mt. St. Joseph’s Academy, St. Mary’s in Center City and

was one of the higher ups in the order until her death in 1944,” said Susanin. “Mother was in residence at Cecilian Academy for part of the time that my mother was a ‘lifer’ there in the 1940s and 50s. It was because of her own fondness for the Sisters that Natalie and my father, John, decided to educate their four sons at Norwood.”

“I can’t say enough about the high level of education that I received at Norwood—both from the Sisters and their great team of lay teachers,” added Susanin.

Left to right: Jay Susanin ’79, Natalia Susanin, Chris Susanin ’83, and John Susanin pose for a photo following the completion of the St. Pierre Hall of History.

The St. Pierre Hall of History, located in the Big House, was curated by Jay Susanin ’79. It was unveiled in 2021.

Annual Report of Investors

Annual Fund Giving Circle

Mother Saint John

Fontbonne

($10,000 to $100,000)

Drs. Sidney E. Croul & Erica Bergstrom (PA)

The DePaul Family in memory of Nello Naticchione, IV

Mrs. Regina Trautner Hearn (PA) in memory of Matthew Hearn ’13 and James F. Hearn

Anonymous

Maguire Foundation

NFA Parents Association

Anonymous

Sister James Anthony

Scanlon

($5,000 to $9,999)

Tony ’76 & Eileen DePaul (A/PA)

David & Jennifer Forti (CP/PA)

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jones (GP/FFAC/ PA)

Kevin & Lisa Loome (CP/FI/PA)

Keith Rice, Sr. ’73 and Rolene Perumal (A/PA) in honor of Sally Pavlick (PA, GPA, FFAC), in honor of Chuck Seaton, in memory of Elise B. and James W. Rice Sr.

Tom & Audrey Schwenger (ADVB/DEV/ PA)

Abby P. Taylor (GP/GPA)

Tornetta Properties

TriState Capital Bank

1920 Founders Gold

($1,000 to $4,999)

4Sight Marketing Research

Beth & Joe Bailey (ADVB/FC/PA)

CDR. and Mrs. Matthew J. Barbour Jr ’52

Christine and Tyler Benedum (CP)

Dr. & Mrs. John R. Biller ’57 in memory of Sister James Anthony

Mr. Christian Bradley ’68

Paul and Bernadette Buote in memory of James F. Hearn

Mr. and Mrs. David L. Comerford (PA)

Drs. Jonathan Cohen and Mirusia Jablonski-Cohen (CP/PA)

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon E. Conwell Jr. ’57

Peter & Jean Cooke (PA)

Dr. and Mrs. Gary W. Crooks (PA)

CyberGrants

Alison DePaul-Schmitt (GP/PA) in memory of Stephanie Favata ’03

Charles E. Dolaway III ’54 (PA)

John & Louise Ewing (PA)

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Flaherty (CP/PA)

Mark and Maureen Furletti (CP,PA)

Jane & George Gambone (GP/PA/GPA)

Justin Gdula and Kiera McDonagh (CP)

General Asphalt Paving Co.

Tom & Marie Goldkamp (PA)

Mrs. Joan Hart (Wife of Alumni/D)

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hinchey (PA)

Joe & Sue Hohenleitner (PA)

Rita & Phil Hughes, Jr. (PA/FFAC/GP)

John and Terri Hutsell (FFAC) in honor of Nancy Peluso, in honor of Sister Roseann Tribuani

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Idler (PA)

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Kenney, Jr. (PA)

Bob & Brooke Krandel (CP)

LaSalle College High School

Judy & Ted Lloyd (ADVB/PA)

Mr. Kevin Lutsch and Katherine Crawford Lutsch (A,CP)

Anonymous (PA)

Mr. and Mrs. Sidney J. MacLeod, Jr. (FFAC/PA)

Dr. and Mrs. David Massari (PA)

Dr. and Mrs. Patrick McAleer (PA)

Mr. Christopher E. McDermott ’71 (ADVB/FI)

Anonymous (A) in honor of Chuck Seaton, in memory of Sister Saint Ignatius

Dr. and Mrs. Robert McNamara (PA)

Mr. and Mrs.Ian Meierdiercks (CP)

NFA Student Stewardship Coin

Collection

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald J. Pappert (PA)

Anne & Bob Riethmiller (GP/GPA/PA)

Mr. and Mrs. John B. Rush (ADVB/FC/ PA)

Mr. and Mrs. John J. Sabia, Jr. (FC/PA)

Thomas M. Sabia ’73

Mr. and Mrs. John Schmidt (ADVB/FI/ PA)

Jeanianne & Joe Sedlack (PA)

Lance Seidel and Catherine Harrington (PA) in memory of James F. Hearn

Barry & Amy Smith (CP/PA)

Mr. and Mrs. David Smith (PA)

St. Joseph’s Preparatory School

Napoleon and Natalie Stephenson (ADVB/FI/PA) in memory of Lynda D. Campfield

TD Bank, NA

The Ounsworth-Fitzgerald Foundation (A/FD/PA) in memory of Ellen and Jim Ounsworth; and Ellen and Jack Fitzgerald

Chris Thistle & Family (FFAC/PA) in memory of Daniel L Thistle

Carol and Donald Tornetta (GP/PA)

Fred & Liz Walker (PA)

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Walters (FFAC/PA/ GP)

Drs. Sheila & Michael Weaver (PA) in memory of Michael and Grace Duggan, in honor of Sheila Weaver

Mr. and Mrs. Reed Wilmerding (FP)

Duke T. Wolpert ’83

Scott ’80 and Amy Wolpert (A/CP/PA/ MG)

The Woolley Family (PA)

WSFS Cares

Silver ($500 to $999)

Ms. Nanci Banks

Dr. and Mrs. Edward Buchanan (PA)

James Bussacco & Joyce Pentrenchak (CP) in honor of Sister Roseann Tribuiani, SSJ

Chestnut Hill Dental

Joseph Christy (CP)

Ed & Katie Ciolko (CP/PA)

Mark Croker & Melissa Easy (CP)

Jeffrey & Nanci Cumpson (CP)

Joseph and Loretta Curci (GP)

Walter and Kimberly Cwietniewicz (FBADVB/FFAC/PA)

Mrs. Patricia Decker (FFAC)

Christopher and Kathleen Dezzi (CP/ DEV)

Suzanne and Richard DiFilippo in memory of Matthew Hearn ’13 and James F. Hearn

Mr. Kevin Dolan ’87

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph P. Dougher (PA)

Mr. Ettore Dragone

Charlie Dunleavy ’57

Stephen & Jennifer Eagland (CP)

Mr. Michael Eck (PA)

Howard Etkin and Mrs. Jennifer Jones Etkin ’87 (PA)

Ted and Regina Forrence (PA/FFAC)

Kristin and Jean-Phillippe Gabriel (CP)

Linda Galante (PA, GP) in honor of Linda A. Galante

Louis & Page Gilmore (PA) in honor of The Gilmore Girls

Nicholas and Joanne Giordano (PA)

Kerrie Owens Gorman & Jim Gorman (CP)

Mr. and Mrs. Ravindar Gujral and Jennifer McDaniel ’85 (FP)

Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School

Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Halloran ’57

Mrs. Eileen Hansen, PA, GPA

Hansen Properties

Mimi & Steve Harvey (PA)

Paul Shala Henry and Mary Brigid Henry

Drs. Marlon and Maria Patricia ’81 Ilagan, Ysabel Ilagan ’06 (PA) in memory of George M. Aspen

Mr. Richard Jordan and Ms. Maureen Brown (PA)

Patty & Tom Kenney (PA/FAC) in memory of James F. Hearn

Kristin and Steve Krzywicki, Jr. (CP)

Gerard and Pat Laskowski (FADVB/PA)

Anna & Joe Lesovitz (CP/PA)

Kevin Lutsch and Katherine Crawford Lutsch ’00 (CP)

Mr. Jonathan Loeb and Dr. Catherine Loh (CP)

Danielle Malloy (CP)

Mrs. Christine Maloney (PA)

McKeon Family (A/PA)

Christopher McDermott ’71 (ADVB/FI)

Daniel and Erica Meehan (CP)

National Philanthropic Trust in honor of Nathan Loeb

Michael ’60 and Jane Nolen (PA)

Keith and Christine Oldt (FAC/PA)

Anne McNally and Joseph Pié (PA)

John Charles ’67 & Kathryn S. Redmond Foundation

Eric ’89 & Kelsey Riethmiller (CP/PA)

John and Maria Romano (PA)

The Rush Family (ADVB/FC/PA)

Tyler & Michelle Schoen (CP)

Kate Shoup (PA)

Dr. Ken Shulman

James & Margaret Smigiel (PA)

The Katie Kirlin Fund in memory of James F. Hearn

Kareem and Tiffany Thomas (CP)

Katherine and Patrick Timoney (PA)

Gene and Judith Trautner (GP)

Bill Visco (PA)

West Pharmaceutical Services (MG)

Bronze

($250 to $499)

Chip ’69 & Julie Behr

George F. Beppel & Lorraine B. McGlynn (PA)

Dr. James and Kathleen Black (PA)

Bernard and Natalia Buckley (CP)

Tara & Jim Canally (CP)

Stephen and Tory Churchill (CP)

Bridget & Gary Crooks (PA)

Chuck and Anna Marie Croney (FFAC/ PA)

Richard & Bridget D’Angelo (CP)

The Delzingaro Family in memory of James F. Hearn

Paula Riley & Jeff Doerzbacher (CP/ PA)

Uche and Kia Eneanya (CP)

Flynn O’Hara Uniforms

Mary Furey (FAC)

Kevin and Sunny Greenwald (CP)

Dr. Eric and Helen Griffin-Shelley (PA)

Gerard Guertin & Jennifer McGlynn (CP)

Kelly and Chip Guller (FAC/PA)

Maryalice Haas & Ammie White (PA)

Joan and David Hanisco

Carl & Liz Holmes (PA)

Joseph "JJ" Houldin, III ’04

Russell and Kristina Kaller (PA)

Eileen and Bob Kazelskis in memory of James F. Hearn, in honor of Regina Trautner Hearn

Bobbi and Patrick Kelly (CP)

Joseph & Mary Kenney (PA)

Dr. Ryan Killeen, Ed.D (ADVB/FAC)

John & Mary Kinneman (PA)

Colleen, Bob, Issie, Tim Lapowsky (A/ PA/GP)

Jason LaRocco and Pamela Hans LaRocco (CP)

Ms. Arlene Leva in memory of Matthew Hearn ’13

James and Joanne Lilliendahl (CP)

Dr. Elaine Mackowiak PhD (PA)

Col. and Mrs. Joseph Malizia Jr. ’88 (A/ PA)

Kristen & Michael Markert (CP)

Sister Kathy McShane SSJ (FFAC)

Mary & Robert McNamara (PA)

Dr. Vincent Miraglia ’54

Nancy Nadler (ADVB/FAC/FI)

Ms. Deborah Nowicki

Christopher and Nancy Powell (PA)

The Salas Family (CP) in honor of Sister Marjorie Lawless and

Sister Rosann Tribuiani

Dr. Daniel F. Simola ’95 and Melissa Simola (CP)

Dona & John Schmidt (ADVB/FI/PA)

Sisters of Saint Joseph Welcome Center

Michael and Blakely Sivel (CP)

Robert Smylie and Vanessa Salazar (CP)

Rebecca and Harry Southwell (ADBV/ PA)

Christina & Brad Stafford (CP)

Mr. George and Dr. Megan Stotz (CP/ FAC)

Laura Thistle ’05

Stephanie Thistle ’98

Tilley Family (CP/FAC/PA)

Paul Twohey ’85

Frances and Edward ’81 Trainor (CP)

The Ulloa Family in memory of James F. Hearn

Paul ’77 and Debra Vozzo

Bob and Joan Walters (FFAC/PA/GP)

Jonathan Webb & Alicia Pace-Webb (CP)

Debbie & Stephen Wood (FFAC/PA)

Centennial

($100 to $249)

Ryan Abramson (ADVB)

Mr. James Albrecht and Ms. Alena Villari (FP) in honor of Sister Roseann Tribuiani, SSJ

Geraldine Aspen & The Aspen Family (FFAC) in memory of George M. Aspen

Stephanie ’90 & James Barr (CP)

Keitha R. Beamer in memory of James F. Hearn

Christopher & Natalie Blatney (PA) in honor of Nora Blatney

Andrea & Henry Blocker Jr. (PA)

Bridget ’96 & John Bradenham (CP/ FFAC)

Stephen and Tracey Burgoyne (PA)

Michael & Stephanie Chomentowski (CP)

Christopher ’79 & Krista Ciarrocchi

Robert Clark & Cynthia Figueroa (CP)

Mr. & Mrs. William Collier (PA)

Diane Collins (GP)

Rev. Leo L Connolly ’70

Marie Conti (FFAC/PA) in honor of Nancy Peluso, in honor of Sister Roseann Tribuani

Christopher ’89 & Annemarie Pavlick ’89 Convey (PA)

Shannon Craige (FAC)

Thomas Cumpson (GP)

Edward A. Dachowski, Jr, MD ’74

David Daurelle ’68

Dr. Thomas DeBerardinis ’70

Dr. and Mrs. James W. Degnan ’61 Ph.D.

Joseph & Evelyn Devine (PA)

Alfred & Eleanor Dezzi (GP)

John & Sharon Donovan (CP/PA)

Charles & Lynne Dowds (PA)

Maria Edwards (GP)

Margaret Egan Sukonik ’79

Pete & Mollie Egginton (CP/FAC)

Michael K. Farrell, M.D. ’58

Kate & Joe Ferry (FFAC/PA) in memory of Sister Joan B. Daly, SSJ

The James Fitzpatrick, Jr. Family (PA)

Cathy Fitzsimmons (FFAC/MG) in honor of Martha McLoughlin

Patricia Montgomery and William Ford in memory of James F. Hearn

Jim and Mary Frintner in memory of James F. Hearn

Sofia Gambone ’17

Nancy Calabrese Gansky ’80 and David Gansky

John & Eileen Gimpel (PA)

Mary Anne Gordon (FAC) in memory of Joseph Gordon

James and Patricia Gorman in memory of Matthew Hearn ’13

Silas Gossman & Alyssa Caracausa (CP) in honor of Carole Tippett

Annmarie & Jerry Greenberg (FAC/PA) in honor of Sister Roseann Tribuiani, SSJ

Dr. Eric and Helen Griffin-Shelley (PA)

Robbie & George Hain (FFAC/PA/DEV)

Courtney Hain Coyle ’01

Carol Hall (GP)

John B. Hall in memory of James F. Hearn

Ned Hawkins & Lacy Clayton (CP)

Anne Helinski (GPA)

David and Shannon Helenski (PA)

Dr. & Mrs. John Heuer (PA)

Debra Hoeck

Mrs. Christina Hoffmann

Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Ionata (FFAC/PA)

Paul & Theresa Joyce (PA)

The Kelley Family (PA) in honor of Colleen ’00, Julianne ’02, and Kevin, Jr. ’05 Kelley

Daniel & Susan Kelly (GP)

Patrick & Julie Kelly (PA)

John Kelly ’54

Ryan and Katie Kennedy (CP)

Mary Kenney Cirigliano ’96 in memory of Sr. Joan Daly

Roseann and Joe Kirlin

Albert G. Kroll ’61 in memory of Catherine Kroll

Keith ’90 & Krystin Kunz (CP)

Rick & Terri Lambert (FFAC/PA)

Carrie ’87 (FAC) & Kevin O’Donnell

Frank Ledwith ’70

James & Ellen Legris (PA)

Leonard Family (PA)

Nicholas and Angela Locantore in memory of James F. Hearn

Diane Luffy (PA)

Nancy DeCamara Maglio ’85

Gerry & Mike Malloy (GP)

Christine Maloney (PA) in honor of the Sisters of St. Joseph

Elizabeth Maloney ’07 (A, FAC)

Stephen ’68 and Mary Maloney

Ted & Dianne Manges (CP)

James V. ’68 and Tina Mascaro

Jonathan ’83 & Kerri Massari

Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel T. Massari ’92

Ms. Beth McCarthy

John and Anita McDonnell (PA)

Wendy McEwen (PA)

Megan McGowan (PA)

Paul McGurkin (PA)

Colleen McNamara Middendorf ’04

Gregory & Ann McNamee (CP)

Valerie Melnick (FAC/PA) in memory of

Thanks to the generous stewardship of our donors in the NFA Fund, the following enhancements were possible to support the mission and vision of Norwood-Fontbonne Academy:

Enhanced Campus Wide Security System

Fontbonne Commons Audio Visual System

MyNFA Student Learning Platform and Parent portal Field House Renovations

Updated Carpeting and Finishes throughout campus

Student Performing Arts Programs

Faculty Professional Development

Dr. Kevin Melnick

Victor Mendoza ’85

Shelley Messina ’89

Allyn Monteiro (FAC)

Alison Montemarano (FAC)

Kenneth Moore and Carolyn O’Garro-Moore (PA)

Larry ’48 & Irene Moy (FFAC/GP/PA) in honor of Larry and Irene Moy

James P. Murray ’55 & Anne L. Galie in memory of Sister Mary Scanlon, SSJ

Nisha Nayak in memory of James F. Hearn

Patricia and David Nelson in memory of James F. Hearn

Tim and Mary-Jane Nienhuis (CP)

The O’Malley Family (PA/FFAC)

Mrs. Kathryn A. O’Malley in memory of Charles K. O’Malley ’51

Gregory and Randi Osborne (PA)

John Pedicino ’04 in memory of George M. Aspen, in honor of Class of 2004

Nancy Peluso (FFAC)

Candice & Arturo Ponciano (CP)

Anne Porter (FAC)

The Price Family (PA)

Ms. Katie Rayford (GP)

Katie Barimond (GP)

Megan Reddish (PA)

Donna Ritzel (FP)

Joseph Sr. & Margaret Rosowski

Gina and Kevin Shane (PA) in honor of Branden, Kelsey, and Wesley Shane

Frank & Alice Simola (CP/ PA) in honor of Anna & Olivia Simola

W. Jerome Stewart ’55

Lawrence and Donna Storm (PA) in memory of James F. Hearn

Dr. James and Uchechi Tarver (CP)

Marcus & Lindsey Toconita (CP)

Keith ’87 and Jennifer Tornetta (CP)

Sister Roseann Tribuiani SSJ (FAC)

Mr. Charles Trout

Tom Tumelty (GP/FP)

Richard and Nancy Beth Tustin

Ms. Amy Uricher in memory of James F. Hearn

Robert Walters ’88

John J. Whitaker, Marguerite L. McGarvey and Andrew Whitaker in memory of James F. Hearn

Mr. and Mrs. David L. Wolpert ’83

Stephen J. Wood ’03 (FAC) in honor of Deborah Wood

Kerry and Brad Woodward (CP) in honor of Alex and Lucy Greenwald

Christa Zaro ’85

St. Joseph ($1 to $99)

Greg and Jeanette Aaron (PA)

ACME Give Back Where It Counts

Program

Walid & Karen Assaf (CP)

Mrs. Diane Aregood in memory of Matthew Hearn ’13 and James F. Hearn

Drs. Sayed Azizi and Christine de Lacoste-Azizi (PA)

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barrimond (CP/PA)

Sister Mary Helen Beirne, SSJ (FADVB/ FFAC) in memory of Sister James Anthony

Amy Boorse (FFAC) in honor of Terri Hutsell

Mrs. Rosemarie Boyes in memory of Matthew Hearn ’13

Robert J. Bray ’50 & Family

JJ & Colleen Broderick (PA)

Ms. Tina Marie Brown (PA)

Jennifer and Benjamin Brusca (CP)

Chris and Katie Cahill (CP)

Marianne and Julian Canuso (FAC/PA)

Mr. Michael Carmody in memory of Matthew Hearn ’13

Karen Cavacos (FFAC)

Edward and Joan Cavanaugh in memory of James F. Hearn

John F. Charlton ’73 and Kathryn Charlton ’79 & Family (PA)

George Clark (FAC)

Sister Denise Clifford, SSJ (FFAC)

Julia Comerford ’12

Grace Comerford ’13

D.J. "DJ" Lange Comerford ’15

Kevin John Comerford ’17

Bill Conners in memory of Matthew Hearn ’13 and James F. Hearn

Greg and Christina Hughes ’91 Curci and Family (CP, FFAC)

William and Margie Daily in memory of James F. Hearn

Joseph DeCamara (FS)

Greg & Lisa DeCinque (PA)

Domenick D’Orazio (FAC)

Andrew Dowds ’09 in memory of Kim Morabito

William Eastman ’83

James, Kathleen and Madeline Eiser (FAC/PA)

Mrs Maryann Elwell

The Fehm Family (PA)

Keith & Nanci Fitzgerald (CP)

Dennis & Jaime Flaherty (CP/PA)

Ted & Regina Forrence (PA/FFAC)

Jeri Fox (FAC)

John and Trudi Furletti (GP)

Richard Gallagher & Megan Stobart-Gallagher (CP)

Tim and Kourtney Gavin (FP) in memory of Jim Bear, in honor of Mary Kourtney Gavin, in memory of Samuel Joseph Hurt

Sister Mary Louise Gentillini, SSJ

Christopher Goldkamp ’86 and Antoinette Haines ’88

Kelly & Chip Guller (FAC/PA)

Jake Guller ’16

Joseph Guller ’18

Jacqueline I. Hain ’04

Harrington & Associates (PA)

Marc & Rosemarie Hatton (CP) in honor of Sister Roseann Tribuani

Joe and Barbara Houldin (PA)

Tyrone Hedrick (FAC)

Eileen M. Hunsberger, O.F.S. ’64 in honor of Sister Loretta Carmel, SSJ

Pamela Ingram (FAC)

Ron, Craig ’88, & Scott ’92 Kaminski in memory of Russell Clements

Kevin E. Keegan, Sr. Esq. ’61

Sister Marjorie Keenan, SSJ (FAC)

Molly Kelly ’52 (PA)

Janet & Thomas Kershner (FAC)

Karl and Lauren Klotzbach (CP)

Ernie Koschineg (GPA/GP/PA)

Sister Marjorie Lawless, SSJ (FFAC) in honor of all former JLC students, in memory of Matthew Hearn ’13

Tomeka Lee (CP)

Anita Leva in memory of James F. Hearn

Paul and Donna Leva in memory of James F. Hearn

Sister Patricia Looney SSJ

Eileen Lynn (PA)

Grainne Lynn ’03

Ken ’81 & Karen MacMahon

Walter and Cristina Maguire (PA)

Mr. Daniel and Mrs. Sarah Maier (CP)

Mr. Michael Marchioli and Dr. Denise D’Andrea (PA) in memory of James F. Hearn

Sister Josephine Marchionne, SSJ (FAC)

Mr. Shane Marine and Dr. Elizabeth Daly (CP)

Dr. Alfred J. Mauriello, II ’57

Martin McCann (FAC)

Kate McCormick in memory of James F. Hearn

William and Anne McCormick in memory of James F. Hearn

Thomas McGlinchey (FAC)

Robert and Jeanette McSwiggan in memory of Matthew Hearn ’13

Sister Cathie Meighan, SSJ

Larry and Dawn Mendte (PA)

Mr. Angelo Milicia (FFAC)

Jesse Miller (FFAC/FP)

Ms. Kerryann Mooney in memory of James F. Hearn

Patrick Mraz ’15

Vanessa Mullen (CP) in honor of Moon Mullen

Ryan and Krista Murphy (CP)

Frank and Barbara Oldt (GPA)

Christopher Oldt ’14

Daniel Oldt ’17

Sister Monica Osaben, SSJ (FFAC) in memory of Anthony and Helen Osaben

Mary Ann Petrenchak (GP)

Bernice J. Piecyk (PA)

Gus & Christine Repetto (CP)

Judy & John Riviezzo (FAC) in memory of Joanne Baillie

James ’94 and Barb Rockenbach (FAC)

Michael and Adrienne Roman (CP/PA)

Ms. Allison C. Sabia ’08 in memory of George M. Aspen, in honor of Anne Porter

Ryan Saul (FAC)

Ed ’58 & Ann Scanlan in memory of Sister Mary Scanlon

Charles Sofia and Patricia Parente

Sofia in memory of James F. Hearn

Walter and Kimberly Cwietniewicz (FFAC/PA)

Carl & Robin Sokolski (PA)

Lynda Spector (PA) in memory of the McLaughlin Family

Ms. Iesha Thompson (CP)

Maya Tippett ’04 (FAC)

Mrs. Kathryn Troisi Charlton ’79

Mr. Oscar Urrutia and Ms. Marcela Lozano (CP)

Erin Wallin (FAC)

Monica Walsh, Ed.D (FAC) in memory of Daniel J. Walsh Sr.

Jeanine Walters (CP/FAC) in memory of Joseph L. Bulizzi, Sr.

Mary K. Wasson (GP)

Joseph and Jeanine Welch in memory of James F. Hearn

Dr. Joseph and Elizabeth Werner (PA)

June Wheeler (FFAC)

Elizabeth White (CP, PA)

Elizabeth V. Wilson (FFAC) and Henry Wilson in memory of James F. Hearn

Danita Wisher (CP)

Elizabeth A. Wood McCabe ’99 (FFAC)

Mr. Kaiefe and Mrs. Danielle Wright (CP)

Gloria Yamoah (FFAC)

Jim & Melanie Zamichieli (PA)

Dr. John J. Zaro (PA)

Designated Gifts

George Aspen Fund

Anonymous (PA) in honor of my children

Anonymous (PA)

Stephen & Tracey Burgoyne (PA)

Chuck and Anna Marie Croney (FFAC/ PA)

Kevin Dolan ’87

Drs. Marlon & Maria Patricia ’81 Ilagan, Ysabel Ilagan ’06 (PA) in memory of George M. Aspen

The Kelley Family (PA) in honor of Colleen ’00, Julianne ’02, and Kevin, Jr. ’05 Kelley

Josephine Marchionne, SSJ (FAC)

Allison Sabia ’08 in memory of George M. Aspen, in honor of Anne Porter

Dona & John Schmidt (ADVB/FI/PA)

Norwood Academy Class of 1957 Family Assistance Award

Gordon ’57 & Nancy Conwell

Alfred J. Mauriello, II, M.D. (A)

Norwood Academy, Class of ’68 Tuition Assistance Fund

Christian Bradley ’85

James V. ’68 & Tina Mascaro

Matthew Hearn Memorial Scholarship

Mr. James Albrecht and Ms. Alena Villari (FP) in honor of Sister Roseann Tribuani

Anonymous

Anonymous

Anonymous

Diane Aregood

Keitha R. Beamer

Rosemarie Boyes

Paul and Bernadette Buote

Michael Carmody

Edward and Joan Cavanaugh

Bill Conners

William & Margie Daily

The Delzingaro Family

The Delzingaro Family

Suzanne and Richard DiFilippo

John & Louise Ewing (PA)

John and Cindy Flood

Patricia Montgomery & William Ford

Ted & Regina Forrence (PA/FFAC)

Jim and Mary Frintner

Tim and Kourtney Gavin (FP) in memory of Jim Bear and Samuel Joseph Hurt, in honor of Mary Kourtney Gavin

James and Patricia Gorman

John Hall

Joan and David Hanisco

Regina Hearn (PA)

Christina Hoffmann

Eileen and Bob Kazelskis in honor of Regina Trautner Hearn

Patty & Tom Kenney (PA/FAC)

Roseann and Joe Kirlin

Marjorie Lawless, SSJ (FFAC)

Paul and Donna Leva

Arlene Leva

Anita Leva

Nicholas and Angela Locantore

Mr. & Mrs. Marchioli (PA)

William and Anne McCormick

Kate McCormick

Robert and Jeanette McSwiggan

Angelo Milicia (FFAC)

Kerryan Mooney

Nisha Nayak

David ’58 and Patricia Nelson

Deborah Nowicki

Anne McNally & Joseph Pie (PA)

Tom & Audrey Schwenger (ADVB/DEV/ PA)

Lance Seidel and Catherine Harrington (PA)

Dr, Ken Shulman

Charles Sofia and Patricia Parente Sofia

Lawrence & Donna Storm (PA)

The Katie Kirlin Fund

Richard and Nancy Beth Tustin

The Ulloa Family

Amy Uricher

Joseph and Jeanine Welch

John J. Whitaker, Marguerite L. McGarvey and Andrew Whitaker

Elizabeth V. Wilson (FFAC) and Henry Wilson

Endowment Fund

Anonymous (PA) in honor of the Sisters of St. Joseph

100th Anniversary Gala Sponsors

Sister James Anthony Sponsor

($10,000)

The DePaul Family

Centennial Sponsor ($5,000)

The Jones, Etkin and Barr Famillies

The Comerford and Woolley Families

Tornetta Properties

Gold Sponsor ($2,500)

LaSalle College High School

St. Joseph’s Preparatory School

Gerald and Ellen Pappert (PA)

Chesheim Dental Associates/Angela Stout, DDS

Blue Sponsor ($1,000)

Jeff and Kathy Idler (PA)

Mary and Robert McNamara (PA)

Christina Thistle & Family (FFAC/PA)

Terri and John Hutsell (FFAC)

TD Bank

General Asphalt Paving Co.

Carol & John Rush (ADVB/FC/PA)

4Sight Marketing Research

vonSabia

WSFS Cares Foundation

Bob and Joan Walters (FFAC/PA/GP)

Sidney and Mary Jane MacLeod (FFAC/PA)

Bridget and Gary Crooks (PA)

Presidential Sponsor ($500)

Edwin McKeon ’75 and Family (A/PA)

The Lloyd Family (PA/DEV/ADVB)

Gwynedd Mercy High School

Michael Eck (PA)

The Family of Paul Shoup ’52 (D/PA)

Hansen Properties

Principal Sponsor ($250)

Joseph Malizia, Jr. ’88 and Dana Malizia (A, PA)

The Timoney Family (PA)

Flynn O’Hara Uniforms

Sisters of Saint Joseph Welcome Center

Treasure the Earth Fund

Paddle Call Donors

Anonymous ($20,000 match)

Nanci Banks

Stephen & Tory Churchill (CP)

David & Robin Comerford (DEV/PA)

Patricia Decker (FAC)

Christopher & Kathleen Dezzi (CP/ DEVC)

Ettore Dragone

Howard Etkin and Jennifer Jones Etkin (A/PA)

Dennis & Jaime Flaherty (CP/PA)

David & Jennifer Forti (CP/PA)

Mr. Ravindar Gujral and Ms. Jennifer McDaniel ’85 (FP)

Kelly & Chip Guller (FAC/PA)

Regina Hearn (PA)

John & Terri Hutsell (FFAC)

Russell and Kristina Kaller (PA)

Joseph & Mary Kenney (PA)

Kristen & Michael Markert (CP)

Patrick and Deirdre McAleer (PA)

Christopher McDermott ’71 (ADVB/FI)

Mary & Robert McNamara (PA)

Daniel and Erica Meehan (CP)

Larry & Dawn Mendte (PA)

Keith and Chrissy Oldt (FAC/PA)

Eric ’89 & Kelsey Riethmiller (CP/PA)

John and Maria Romano (PA)

Tom & Audrey Schwenger (ADVB/DEV/ PA)

Lance Seidel and Catherine Harrington (PA)

Daniel ’95 & Melissa Simola (CP)

Barry & Amy Smith (CP/PA)

David and Linda Smith (PA)

Napoleon and Natalie Stephenson (ADVB/FI/PA)

Christine & Reed Wilmerding (FP)

Scott and Amy Wolpert (A/CP/PA)

2022 NFA Golf Classic

Sister

Sponsor

($5,000)

Dechert LLP

Philip and Rita Hughes

Gold Sponsor

($2,500)

Devine Timoney Law Group LLC

Blue Sponsor

($1,500)

Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC

ISHA Enterprises. LLC

St. Joseph’s Prep

Toll Brothers

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

Beverage Sponsor ($1,000)

Schultz & Williams

Tito’s Handmade Vodka (in kind)

Prize Sponsor

($500)

Gwynedd Mercy HS

Hord Coplan Macht

Hole Sponsor

($250)

The Furey Family

Goldcoast Sotheby’s International Realty

Jon Massari State Farm Agency

LaSalle College High School

Leo Henry Painting

Linda and David Smith

Merion Mercy Academy

Mount St. Joseph Academy

Murray Kia

O’Connell & Company

Paul E. Towhey, Jr.

Robbie and George Hain

SofterWare (Donor Perfect)

Van’s Lock Shop LLC

Hole-in-One Sponsor

Glanzmann Subaru (in kind)

Golf Classic Auction Donors

(in kind)

Boyle Energy

Karen Cavacos

Chubby’s Cheesesteaks

Dalessandro’s Steaks

Trish Decker

Flourtown Country Club

Mary Furey

Maureen and Mark Furletti

Justin Gdula

Girls on the Run Philadelphia

Annmarie Greenberg

Iron Hill Brewery

Karla’s Kitchen and Catering

Ted & Judy Lloyd

Marchiano’s Bakery

Mount Saint Joseph Academy

Adam Najarian

North Hills Country Club

Not Just Jane, A Unique Boutique

Quintessence Theatre

Reading Fightin’ Phils

Sesame Place

Barry Smith

Linda Smith

Somerset Patriots

Jay Susanin

The Fresh Market

The Paperia

Tito’s Handmade Vodka

Paul Towhey

Erin Wallin

Wawa Foundation

Winterthur

Participants in the EITC/OSTC tax credit programs receive tax credits when they designate their PA tax liability dollars directly to NFA. These funds are allocated to tuition assistance for qualifying NFA families through Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools (BLOCS). This program is available for businesses AND individuals who pay taxes in the state of PA. Contact the Institutional Advancement Office for more information.

Christopher & Kathleen Dezzi (CP/ DEVC)

The Dezzi Group, Ltd. (C/CP/DEV)

David and Jennifer Forti (CP/PA)

Mark and Maureen Furletti (CP/PA)

GTPHL, LLC

Herman Goldner Co., Inc. (C/A)

Christopher ’74 and Adrianna Henkels (CP/PA)

Rita & Phil Hughes (PA/FFAC/GP)

Robert ’89 and Heather Louka (CP)

Main Line Accounting LLC (C/PA)

McGillin Architecture, Inc.

William E. Murphy ’92 (A/ADVB/FI/CP)

Maria Della Porta ’17 (A)

PTR Baler & Compactor LLC

Thomas & Audrey Schwenger (ADVB/ DEV/PA)

Barry and Amy Smith (CP)

Vince Tague, Jr. ’78 (A)

Scott and Amy Wolpert (A/CP/PA)

James Anthony

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