For ALL the Saints 2021 by All Saints' Episcopal Day School

FOR ALL THE SAINTS 2021

Table of Contents 03

Letter from Emma Whitman

Letter from Kelly Bramlett

Letter from Brian Rhodes

History of All Saints'

Class of 2017

Class of 2021

Cherishing Connections

A Legacy of Excellence

Christopher Ray Milisci Academic Center

Letter from James Culver

Letter from Wendy Granier

Meet the Campaign Leadership Team

Update from Bruce Ward

Looking Forward with David Lenhardt

Community with Jenn Karas

In Gratitude

Rooted in Innovation

Our Generous Donors

Cover: A Campus Built on Our History and Designed for Our Future. The original Manning Hall and the Outdoor Learning Commons. 2.

Dear All Saints’ Community,

am thrilled to share our inaugural issue of For ALL the SAINTS. Throughout the following pages, you will read about members of our community who exemplify the All Saints’ spirit in all that they do. In our premiere issue, we share the stories of the All Saints’ Capital Campaign—a $13.5 million initiative to shape future generations of All Saints’ students. These stories highlight the very essence of our campaign: Passion. Purpose. Impact. With this Campaign, we honor our rich history and enthusiastically plan for what lies ahead. All Saints’ is ready to write the next chapter, one that builds upon past achievements and provides a strong foundation for our future. Our world is full of complex, social, environmental, and global issues. Through our core tenets of academic excellence, character cultivation, and community, we develop students equipped to become the leaders of tomorrow, ready to tackle these challenges head-on. We are building the next generation of thinkers and problem solvers— individuals who use their skills to translate new ideas into meaningful actions that makes a positive difference in the world around them. We are known for providing a transformative educational experience for our students focused on academic excellence. Our remarkable faculty have always been, and will always be, the critical element in guiding our students through the learning process. These updates to campus will only enrich the experience and enable them to take learning to the next level in spaces designed purposefully for how and what they teach. With our new academic building and Outdoor Learning Commons, All Saints’ has an opportunity to align our student learning experiences with the physical learning environment. This opportunity is what excites us as educational leaders and fuels our motivation to advance our campus to the next level.

Through the Capital Campaign, All Saints’ will: •

Create the ideal physical learning environment for Pre-K to 8th grade education. The new spaces will emphasize our focus on academic excellence and engagement through traditional and innovative approaches to learning, revolutionizing our campus and further elevating our renowned approach to education.

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Incorporate additional learning spaces while maintaining the feel of campus and preserving many of our historic and beloved spaces, including our Amphitheatre, Tigers Den, early childhood buildings, and much more. The greenery of our Central Phoenix campus will remain and be expanded.

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Provide students the space to walk through the process of inquiry, exploration, and discovery, both physically and conceptually through hands-on learning, collaborative opportunities: from our Library, to our DREAMlab spaces, to our Outdoor Learning Commons, children will research ideas and move them into action.

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Teach sustainability in action through the addition of new campus features including additional classroom gardens, shade structures, a water harvesting system, and more.

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Continue and enhance the deep feeling of interconnectedness and belonging among community members through additional spaces to gather, view student performances, and learn, as we develop future leaders together.

It is the collective support of our community that allows All Saints’ to sustain our vision of excellence for generations to come. I am excited for you to join us and be a part of the next chapter of our school’s history. Thank you for being part of the All Saints’ community!

Dr. Emma Whitman, Head of School 3.

I feel so fortunate to have served the School from the Fall of 2018 to the Spring of 2021 as Board Chair. As I reflect on my time, what impresses me the most is our community and the passion, purpose, and impact with which we lead as an educational institution. In all of our 59 years, All Saints’ Episcopal Day School has never experienced a school year that compares to the historic 2020–21 year. I am grateful for the passion and determination of our leadership team, enabling us to provide oncampus instruction. I am inspired by the perseverance of our faculty and students culminating in the fifty-fourth graduation at All Saints’. I am grateful for your contributions—whether through time, energy, or resources that helped provide the opportunity for our students to benefit from an All Saints’ education. As a community, we did it together. To continue to lead, we must push forward. “Passion. Purpose. Impact.” not only applies to our current Capital Campaign, it applies to everything we do at All Saints’. As we eagerly enter the newest phase of the Campaign, begin construction of the new building, and raise the remaining dollars needed for the project, we celebrate our tradition of excellence, our vision of innovation, and the generations of students who will build the foundations for their future success. It has been an honor to serve as Board Chair and to work alongside a talented group of thoughtful leaders. I am grateful to the Board of Trustees and our Head of School, Dr. Emma Whitman, for the fantastic work that has been done to get us to this point. It is my great pleasure to welcome Brian Rhodes as the next Board Chair. I look forward to our continued pursuit of excellence with Brian and Dr. Whitman at the helm and our strong, connected, community of All Saints’.

Kelly Bramlett Chair, Board of Trustees 2018 - 2021

When you look around the All Saints’ campus, it might be easy to imagine it has always been the way it is today—a flourishing 15 acres serving as a home for academic excellence, exceptional faculty and staff, and a talented leadership team backed by a deliberate and thoughtful strategic plan. However, I’m reminded that All Saints’ Episcopal Day School is built on the gifts of those who came before us. Originally an 11-acre date farm parcel in the heart of Central Phoenix, it is only through the vision of Rev. Paul DeWitt Urbano and the many subsequent leaders that the All Saints’ we know today was born. Our responsibility is to honor these leaders as we continue our legacy of excellence. And so, it is with humble gratitude that I write to you as the 32nd Chair of the All Saints’ Episcopal Day School Board of Trustees. It is now our turn to lead. It is the collective support of our community that will sustain our school and shape All Saints’ into an institution where tradition is honored and innovation is welcomed. The Capital Campaign is our opportunity to honor All Saints’ history and create an even brighter future. Now is the time to build on our accomplishments—both literally and figuratively—ensuring our students are prepared for successful lives as leaders on our campus, in the community, and globally. I look forward to my continued work as Board Chair and working alongside each of you as we bring our vision to fruition. Collectively, we will set the foundation of strength and excitement for the next generation of leaders to build upon. I’m excited to embark on the next chapter of our All Saints’ story.

Brian Rhodes Chair, Board of Trustees 2021 - 2022

A CA M P U S B U I LT O N O U R HIS TO RY AND D E S I G N ED FO R O U R FUTU R E See how All Saints' has evolved since our founding in 1963.

FALL 1963

SPRING 1969

SPRING 1970

All Saints’ Episcopal Day School convened its first classes.

All Saints’ has its first graduation.

A Planning and Development Committee is created to focus on expansion of the Day

All Saints’ Episcopal Day School opened its doors for the first time on September 9, 1963 with 60 children in kindergarten through third grade. “Our prime aim for our children is equal education of the body and the soul,”

School program anticipating

Father Paul DeWitt Urbano

Building (The original school

First Headmaster of All Saints’

440 students.

WINTER 1973 Dedication of Eller-Thomas library, which was located where the current music room and school administration building is located.)

MAY 1989 Following the end of the 1988–89 school year, major renovations and construction began on the campus. After every reusable part was stripped off the existing buildings, the old kindergarten building came down in a cloud of dust. The Eller-Thomas building met a gentler fate. Unpinned from its mooring, it was moved to a new foundation on what was then the western edge of campus and reborn as a computer and science

extended and remodeled to house the library, food service area, and dining ramada. New benches, trees, and flower beds were added. Foundation was poured as the new art and music building was erected. Just about everything on campus is now new or refurbished: Art and Music Building, Day School Offices, Library, Lunch Pavilion, Outdoor Amphitheatre, Sport Court, Computer Lab, Science Lab.

lab. As the new academic facilities began to take shape, workers laid the groundwork for a sport court. The old art and music rooms were

FALL 1997

SUMMER 2007

Renovation of clergy offices to three classrooms

Campus facilities expanded to include pre-kindergarten center, new band room, and lower school science room.

FALL 1998 Opening of the David John Watson Academic Building

SPRING 2000 Opening of the Father Carl G. Carlozzi Gymnasium

FALL 2002

2012-2013

Dedication of the new Manning Hall

School celebrates 50th anniversary

2004-2012

2013-2014

Acquisition of land to the north of campus and abatement of Sella Lane.

Envisioning the Future Capital Campaign begins public fundraising.

FALL 2014 Donuts and Dedication event held to open new athletic fields, more green space and gardens, a new walkway called "All Saints' Way," and additional space for future buildings. Dedication of Peace Garden to Irene and Victor Tseng.

2017

2021

The School launches “Passion. Purpose. Impact.” Capital Campaign.

Groundbreaking of the Christopher Ray Milisci Academic Building

The Capital Campaign is built on the following core ideas. The campus evolves into a space where students can learn in both traditional classrooms and innovative classrooms of the future. Designed for, and built on, our history and our future. Our new building creates 26 state-of-the-art “traditional” classroom spaces. This is paired with innovative outdoor learning spaces that are designed by the faculty to meet the needs of what they teach and the children they educate. 9.

CL ASS OF 2017

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ASEDS Class of 2017 College Selections

Diego Acevedo....................... SantaClara University

Zain Kadhem......................Arizona State University

Kate Alpert............................. University of Arizona

Channing Kehoe.. .................. Trinity College Dublin

Biplove Baral............... Not Reported to All Saints'

Chaz Keller......................Texas Christian University

Bethany Barnwell................. University of Nebraska

Avery Kronholm.. ................Arizona State University

Brooke Besh. . ...................Texas Christian University

Sidney Lentz......................... University of Colorado

Claire Besh........................... University of Colorado

Claire Linos............ Case Western Reserve University

Lauren Besh. . ....................... University of Wisconsin

John Cole Lomax. . .. University of California, Berkeley

Aashish Bhujel............. Not Reported to All Saints'

Lawson Lundstedt................... University of Arizona

Anna Claire Biggs..................................... Gap Year

Campbell MacKenzie....... University of Notre Dame

Ava Brownlow.....................Arizona State University

Jesus (Jesse) Martinez........ Arizona State University, Barrett Honors College

James Burke. . .............................. Indiana University Jack Cabianca.................... Arizona State University, Barrett Honors College

Mateo Morris.......................... Vanderbilt University Alexandra Nickle.. ............ Colorado School of Mines

Michelle Calderon. . ............... Santa Clara University

Noah Phillips............................... Tulane University

Jaden Campbell. . ................... Benedictine University

Izzi Placenti.............. Southern Methodist University

Andrew Chong.............................. Williams College

Luca Prozzillo. . .......... George Washington University

Jillian Crist....................... Portland State University

Jabob Rivera..... Gap Year or Arizona State University

Michael Crossley.. .............. Arizona State University, Barrett Honors College

Natalie Robles.............. Not Reported to All Saints'

Amit Das.. .................................. Dartmouth College

Lauren Roskos........................ University of Arizona Ryan Schumacher..... Southern Methodist University

Pierce DeBrock. . ............ Indiana University–Purdue, University Indianapolis

Alexandra Scott............................. Pomona College

Charlie Fallon....................... Washington University

Nia Spilotro..................................Baylor University

Jackson Foley.......................... University of Arizona

Maya Stovall.............. George Washington University

Hugh Gallagher.. .................Arizona State University

Penelope Sweet................. Parsons School of Design

Jack Gallagher.. ..................... Santa Clara University

Abby Tamer. . .......................Arizona State University

Livie Gallagher.......................... University of Texas

Vicky Ticay.. ........................Arizona State University

Dylan Gaylor......................Arizona State University

Eli Toelle............................ Arizona State University, Barrett Honors College

Samantha Gburek.................... New York University Michael Gliss.............................Gonzaga University Nadia Gonzalez...................Arizona State University Allison Hanlon............................. Boston University Abby Hannay................Northern Arizona University Ethan Hasson. . ................... Arizona State University, Barrett Honors College

Abril Valenzuela..................Arizona State University Augie Walters....................College of the Holy Cross Jax Werstler..................... San Diego State University Brooke Wiley....................... University of California, Santa Barbara Rex York....................................... Boston University Ryan York.................. Southern Methodist University

Carl Justice........................................Pitzer College

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CL ASS OF 2021 Where They Are Headed:

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Henry Walters, All Saints' Class of 2021 first stepped foot onto the All Saints’ campus in the fall of 2011. As a student at All Saints’ from pre-kindergarten through the eighth grade, there’s not much I haven’t seen or done on this special campus. If “the purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows,” per the author Sidney J. Harris, then All Saints’ has definitely succeeded in helping its graduates look forward to the next chapter of their lives with excited anticipation. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my time here and feel incredibly well prepared to attend Brophy College Preparatory this year.

As we have discovered, the world is more technologically connected than ever before. At times, it seems these connections are paramount in our lives, and we’re desperate when they leave us, even momentarily. Thankfully, All Saints’ teaches students to cherish and respect the most important connections: the personal ones. Muhammad Ali once said that “service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth.” Service to others is and will always be at the core of the All Saints’ educational experience. Through grade-level service trips, as well as groups such as Builders Club and NJHS, students are able to contribute to and make positive changes in the broader community. All Saints’ has shown me the importance of connecting with my community and that we all have the ability to make a difference in the lives of others. An equally important cornerstone of All Saints’ is the connection between students and teachers. I have learned through numerous

examples here on campus that the truly effective teacher is one that is willing to spend extra time with a student, elevating the learning experience to the next level. The seemingly little things can make a tremendous difference in the outcome—connecting with students before school, over lunch, or even for just a few words of encouragement after class. The educational connections developed at All Saints’ will live on at future schools, places of work, and in our families. Above all, I would argue that the most important connections are the ones established among students within the School. One of the defining factors of All Saints’ is how closeknit our community is. Whether through time together in advisory, working on chapel presentations, playing on sports teams, or simply learning together in the classroom, students learn how to make amazing connections. While it may be hard to duplicate this environment elsewhere, I have learned that incredible things can come from connecting on a deep and personal level. The reward of doing so is well worth the effort. As All Saints’ graduates, we are afforded the opportunity to take the skills learned during our time at this incredible school and forge real connections with the interesting and exciting people and communities beyond our school gates. I am excited to think about what the future holds for our graduates. Some may be doctors, teachers, lawyers, or mathematicians, but regardless of the path chosen, the quality of their lives will only be enriched by the connections they have made—and will continue making—along the way.

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Teamwork and a Legacy of Excellence in Education Dr. Cathy Cohn began her tenure at All Saints’ in 1986 as a computer and math teacher in a classroom filled with Apple IIe computers, floppy disks, and a stack of math books. hile many things have changed in her 35 years at All Saints’, some remain the same, including Dr. Cohn’s passion for helping students learn how to think and learn—no matter the topic—and working with her fellow faculty to bring out the best in each other. “My time at All Saints’ has been quite varied, but my passion rests with teaching students how to think through learning mathematics and helping other teachers see the benefit and joy of learning to help students think,” Dr. Cohn said.

As long-standing chair of the middle school mathematics department, Dr. Cohn regularly makes herself available to support and guide her team—a practice that was impressed upon her during her early years at All Saints’. She credits the School’s deep-seated sense of community as part of what helped her perfect her craft. “Starting at All Saints’ as a teacher is like jumping on a fast-moving train,” Cohn said. “There is so much to learn and so much to keep track of that it was with the help of my colleagues, the students, and the families that I have grown to be the teacher I am today.”

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“Cathy is an educator to her core and one who is not only passionate about teaching her students but also sharing her knowledge and wisdom with her colleagues,” Susan Mueller, fellow middle school math teacher, shared. Dr. Cohn’s data-driven and time-tested vision for the math department, paired with her drive to collaborate and encourage her colleagues, has allowed the middle school math department to grow and flourish. “I like to think of Dr. Cohn as the ‘secret ingredient’ when it comes to the level of collaboration, sense of ownership, and feeling of engagement within the math department,” colleague Robert Blundell said. “Since coming to All Saints’ I have found that Dr. Cohn’s shared vision of excellence has left me feeling empowered to be at my most innovative and creative.” Colleagues also point to Dr. Cohn’s lifelong passion for learning and continual focus on improvement and best practices as key factors in making the All Saints’ math department top-notch and, in turn, empowering them to become the best teachers they can be. “During my twenty-plus years in education, I have never encountered an individual who impacts a school community quite like Dr. Cohn,” math teacher Chad Block said. “Her passion for All Saints’ and her desire to constantly improve help create what I feel is the best middle school math department in Arizona.”

During her tenure, Dr. Cohn has steadily expanded her personal repository of varied strategies and approaches to teaching math concepts through years of observing and collaborating with her peers. “If I had trouble reaching a student, I always knew there were others who could offer me insights and strategies to help me with my work with the student,” Cohn said. “Through the years, I have been blessed to watch many, many gifted teachers, and I know that I have learned from them and added little bits of their wisdom to my teaching skills: learning how to pace and engage a class of younger middle school students with a variety of different activities, or watching how engaged students can become with individualized projects, I know I have become a better teacher with the help of my colleagues through the years.”

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“The passion she had for the subject and skill she demonstrated in teaching it was nothing less than awe-inspiring,” Benjamin said. “It was this sense of awe that made me start to see mathematics for how beautifully intricate and profoundly simple it can be. I am very grateful I was able to be a part of two of the 35 outstanding years of service of Dr. Cohn. The influence she had on my appreciation for the subject of mathematics and, as a result, my academic path to follow cannot be understated.”

“As a team, Dr. Cohn encourages us to use our collective knowledge to come up with best practices for our students,” Blundell said. “At every division meeting, I have benefited from Dr. Cohn’s extensive knowledge, wisdom, and expertise and have been able to apply this knowledge for my students’ benefit.” The benefits of Dr. Cohn’s leadership, knowledge, and credibility have made a lasting impact on students as well as colleagues. Middle school math students at All Saints’ experience unparalleled growth and the preparation necessary to succeed at the highest levels. Students are challenged to “think like a mathematician” and truly immerse themselves in the critical thinking process. “Dr. Cohn desires for students to be mathematically literate and does not settle for students simply learning how to solve problems,” Block said. “She emphasizes that students use mathematical reasoning and be able to communicate the process with both evidence and an understanding of the rules of math.” Alumni like Joshua Benjamin III '12, currently studying Mathematics at Harvard—with plans to pursue a PH.D. in the subject—can attest to the benefits of Dr. Cohn’s expertise. 16.

As Dr. Cohn sees it, empowering students to believe in themselves and think critically through a mathematical lens are the biggest keys she can pass on to her colleagues. “Students are often more capable than we give them credit for, and I hope to pass on this message to my teaching partners,” Cohn said. “Other things I hope others will learn from me are that mathematics is a conceptual subject that is filled with fun connections, patterns, and ideas, and math can create engaging energy in the classroom as students are guided through concepts with questions that encourage them to think, wonder, and explore.” The legacy of Dr. Cohn’s 35 years at All Saints’ undoubtedly conveys the impact of our devoted faculty not only on our students, but the entire community. “All Saints’ is blessed to have someone of her caliber to lead the math department and to be an instrument in pursuing excellence in education,” Mueller said. “I am so grateful for her leadership, her mentorship, and knowing that she will always make herself available for support and encouragement.”

Announcing the

Christopher Ray Milisci Academic Building hristopher Ray Milisci provided instrumental leadership in the development and planning for our campus expansion and improvements since 2011. Both Chris and his wife, Abbie, have served in various leadership roles at All Saints’, including co-chairing the Passion. Purpose. Impact. campaign for over five years. Sadly, Chris passed away after a brief but valiant battle with cancer in the spring of 2020. In the midst of suffering tremendous loss, Abbie selflessly continued to serve as a leader of the campaign.

The Milisci family has had a child at All Saints’ continuously for the last 13 years, and their commitment to the School and its ethos has been unwavering. Throughout the years, they have given their time and financial resources to move our campaign forward. We are extremely proud to partner with the Milisci family to name our new academic building in Chris’s honor. We are immensely grateful for their support. Through the passion of our faculty, staff, parents, and alumni families, we will continue to make an impact in his memory and move forward as a community of All Saints’.

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Campaign Leadership Team Recently, I happened upon my first All Saints’ business card. It read, “James Culver, Interim Director of Advancement.” Now, over five years into what was planned to be a two-year commitment, I look back on the progress that illuminates why “Interim” came off the title and required an additional three years to reach this exciting moment. Years of thoughtful consideration, planning, and hard work have gone into our campus evolution. While it may have taken us a little longer than first anticipated, the result is truly a campus built on our history and designed for our future. In 2011, a capital campaign allowed us to acquire and begin developing the land to expand our campus. This led to years of work developing a campus master plan—a comprehensive vision to transform our campus into a space capable of growing and evolving in response to the needs of our School. Throughout the last decade, All Saints’ has continued to grow as a leading educational institution, affirming our need for a space that can grow with us. In 2017, Abbie and Chris Milisci and Emily and Sam Fox agreed to chair a new capital campaign and spearhead efforts to bring our campus vision to fruition. In 2019, we welcomed a new Head of School, Dr. Emma Whitman. Emma’s educational vision for the school launched our Campaign into new territory, ultimately allowing us to reach our $10M groundbreaking goal to begin construction on our new Christopher Ray Milisci Academic Building. Our task at hand is to carry All Saints’ to the next level and work as a community to raise the remaining funds necessary to start work on the Outdoor Learning Space as soon as students move into the new building in the fall of 2022. Once again, the School has invested in the resources to make it happen, as a new, highly qualified Director of Advancement has taken the reins to take All Saints' Episcopal Day School and our culture of philanthropy to the next level. Sometimes “interims” last a bit longer than planned, but the effort is made worthwhile when results are realized. Congratulations to everyone in the All Saints’ community that has made reaching this amazing milestone possible. And thanks to everyone that supported the “interim” along the way.

James Culver Director of Special Projects 18.

When I first visited All Saints’ last spring, I was immediately struck by the strong sense of community infused throughout all aspects of the school. Even in the midst of challenging times, the warmth and vibrancy of All Saints’ was evident. Communities are a part of our identity as people. They support, guide, and shape who we are, and I immediately knew I wanted to be part of this community. It is truly something special. Now, in my first year at All Saints’, I’ve been in awe to see that sense of community in action. The faculty are visionary educators deeply committed to their craft and the families they serve. Our Trustees are devoted advisors upholding our traditions while projecting a vision for our future. Parents are partners in the educational journey of each student, eager to participate and lend a helping hand. Most importantly, our students are the leaders of tomorrow. They walk through the gates each morning eager to take on the day ahead and embrace their community. It’s an exciting time to be part of the All Saints’ community. As we embark on our campus transformation, I must stop and recognize the significant work that has been done by our school leadership. We would not be at this moment without the thoughtful planning, perseverance, and passion of our Campaign leaders, Trustees, Head of School, and Advancement team. They have laid the foundation of philanthropy at All Saints’, and I’m excited to be on board to continue to move things forward. A community finds strength through each member. We all bring a unique perspective and have gifts to share. It is through those collective gifts that All Saints’ will continue to flourish. Rooted in our Episcopal ethos, this inclusive environment is at the core of our School and guides all that we do. Communities give us a sense of home. A sense of belonging and a sense of love. As a community, we celebrate each other’s strengths and challenges. We rise together to move our mission forward. We all help to make our School what it is—a place where students love to learn and learn to change the world. We are a community of All Saints’, and I’m honored to be a member.

Wendy Granier Director of Advancement

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PASSION. PURPOSE. IMPACT. Meet the chairs of the Campaign and learn the reasons they have chosen to be involved.

Bruce Ward Construction Chair Bruce and his family have been members of the All Saints’ community since twin sons Barrett and Brandon—now fourth grade students— began Kindergarten in 2017. Bruce’s daughter, Harper, is in second grade this year. Bruce has served on the Board of Trustees since July 2018. As the Chairman and CEO of Alliance Residential Company, Bruce’s extensive experience in land acquisition and development has been an invaluable resource in the strategic planning process for All Saints’ redevelopment and expansion of campus.

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David Lenhardt

Jenn Karas

Leadership and Innovation Chair

Marketing and Engagement Chair

David and his wife, Dawn, have been members of the All Saints’ community since their fifth-grade son, Cole, began in Pre-K in 2015. David has served on the Board of Trustees since July 2016.

Jenn and her husband, Chris, have been members of the All Saints’ community since 2016. They have two children at All Saints’—Anthony in fourth grade, and Gianna in first. Jenn has served on the Board of Trustees since July 2019, and currently serves as Vice Chair of the Executive Committee.

As the former President and CEO of PetSmart, David has a deep appreciation for the innovative spirit necessary to meet the demands of our ever-changing global landscape. This first-hand experience has reinforced for him the importance of education around critical thinking, collaboration, and flexibility. As the Leadership and Innovation Chair for the Capital Campaign, David is an integral part of supporting the academic leaders and the mission and vision of All Saints’.

Bringing a wealth of experience in fundraising, company organization, and goal setting and execution within a variety of industries, Jenn has a passion for bringing people together to achieve outstanding results. As Marketing and Engagement Chair, Jenn leads the charge to bring our community together to successfully complete the Campaign.

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Status Update —

A Closer Look at Our New Academic Building After a successful round of preliminary fundraising, in June 2021, we met our groundbreaking goal of $10M toward the $13.5M needed for our Capital Campaign. his accomplishment enabled us to get the ball in motion to begin construction on The Christopher Ray Milisci Academic Building. Since meeting this achievement, we have continually made progress toward our anticipated construction timeline.

Bruce Ward Construction Chair

The 50,000 square feet of the new building will hold a new administrative center, 26 state-of-the-art classrooms, and a variety of spaces for teachers and students to engage in collaborative and hands-on learning experiences. Each space has been purposefully designed to provide flexibility for our teachers to integrate new approaches while also using the proven methods that have firmly established our legacy of excellence in education. I am honored to serve as the Construction Chair and proud to support a Campaign that will directly impact my three children, your children, and our community. I am excited to advance our progress on this project—and ultimately, the vision of All Saints’ for future generations.

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The Research and Innovation Center is 7,000 square feet and includes our Library, Innovation Hub, and combined DREAMlab. LIBRARY The Library includes nearly 3,000 square feet of space for students to develop their research skills and advance their engagement with literature.

space to continue learning with powerful digital technologies in a hands-on project-based environment. Helping to move collaboration into action, these spaces will open directly into the outside learning space we are developing.

INNOVATION CENTER The Innovation Center will serve as the nexus between the Library and the two DREAMlabs. This area has been intentionally designed to showcase student work, provide an area for collaboration, and it will serve as an ideal place for community engagement and special events. COMBINED DREAML AB Spanning nearly 4,000 square feet, The Christopher Ray Milisci Academic Building will house new Lower School and Middle School DREAMlabs. Students will use this

MIDDLE SCHOOL PL AZA Situated on the second floor of the Academic Building, the Middle School Plaza is 3,500 square feet of collaborative outdoor space designed with middle school students in mind. The plaza will feature shade structures and provide space for students to study, talk, and collaborate between classes.

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Looking Forward —

Beyond the Brick and Mortar ll Saints’ excels in giving students the opportunity to develop the skills needed to become the next generation of problem-solvers and innovators. Today and as we move forward, it is imperative for future leaders to be equipped with intellectual curiosity, flexibility, and critical thinking. The Campaign is an exciting opportunity for our campus to continue and expand these efforts. New and updated facilities allow teachers to incorporate different ways of teaching and learning to meet the expectations of today’s dynamic environment and provide the highest caliber education and experience possible to our students.

A As members of the All Saints’ community for the past six years, my family and I have been fortunate enough to experience the exceptional learning environment All Saints’ provides first-hand. When we learned of the Capital Campaign, my wife, Dawn, and I were excited to contribute knowing the impact it will make on our son, Cole, and future students.

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However, this Campaign is about much more than brick and mortar. It’s about what the brick and mortar enables All Saints’ to do. The Capital Campaign enables us to reinforce our core tenants—academic excellence, character cultivation, and community—which serve as the foundation of who we are. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Academic excellence is a cornerstone of what All Saints’ always has been and always will be. It is imperative we provide access to resources and technology that allow teachers to most effectively reach their students in a way that is tailored to their individual needs to cultivate a spirit of innovation in each of our students.

David Lenhardt Leadership and Innovation Chair

The Campaign delivers this in a practical sense, through new classrooms, updates to technology, and the Research and Innovation Center. These spaces provide room for discovery, creativity, and innovation by offering the opportunity to gain invaluable experience researching, thinking critically, and collaborating, and build skills in coding, robotics, and more. Students will experience integrated learning around multiple skill sets to prepare them for the world we live in today and in the future. CHARACTER CULTIVATION At All Saints’, character is cultivated in a nurturing and structured environment where students learn interpersonal and intrapersonal skills. Collaboration is a critical component of this environment and part of what makes an All Saints’ education unique. The new Outdoor Learning Commons will encourage collaboration in ways we haven’t been able to do before. Students will extend their experience outside of the traditional classroom and discover how subjects like math, science, and history are influenced by the outside environment. This area provides ample opportunity for hands-on and team-based projects centered on collaborative learning.

COMMUNIT Y Community is yet another foundational piece of who All Saints’ always has been and who we will continue to be. Our new and improved campus will only enhance community members’ sense of interconnectedness by providing a new, open layout full of spaces for community members to be together—whether inside or outdoors. The Amphitheatre and Tigers Den will still be focal points of campus, now enhanced with additional spaces including the Outdoor Learning Commons, Middle School Plaza, Innovation Hub, and more. This entire project—the whole campus—will facilitate and amplify interconnectedness for our parents, teachers, and students on a daily basis. I am incredibly excited about what the Capital Campaign will enable for our school. We are building on our tradition of excellence. Through the Campaign, we will transform our school and further strengthen the qualities that make All Saints’ unique. Dawn and I are thrilled for Cole and future generations to experience this dynamic learning environment.

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Community —

Carrying the Torch When we first visited All Saints’ we knew the School had an exceptional academic reputation. However, just as importantly, we felt a strong sense of community, and that’s what we fell in love with. n education that fosters lifelong learning is one of life’s greatest gifts. All Saints’ is remarkable in that this passion for learning is developed within an exceptional community. Every day, our children are surrounded by a nurturing group of people, all committed to helping them become thoughtful and confident young individuals.

A Jenn Karas Marketing and Engagement Chair

It is the collective support of our community that sustains our school and shapes the future of All Saints’. Through the commitment and generosity of previous generations, our children are able to experience a learning environment that is second to none. Now is our time to carry the torch. Contributing to this campaign is our opportunity to honor All Saints’ past and continue to build upon our tradition of excellence for generations to come. While we are eager for new spaces and growth in our programming, the heart of All Saints’ will always remain the same: a school community that exudes a feeling of belonging, respect and joy! To be a part of the All Saints’ community is to not only understand the significance of this experience in the lives of our children, but to also have the desire to continue our pursuit of excellence as a school community well into the future. To whatever degree possible, I hope we can each find a way to give back and help sustain this community for generations to come.

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IN GRATITUDE All Saints’ is deeply grateful to our cornerstone Passion. Purpose. Impact co-chairs, Emily and Sam Fox and Abbie and Chris Milisci for their leadership throughout the early stages of this campaign.

Emily and Sam Fox

Abbie and Chris Milisci

“I am grateful to All Saints’ and for

“Academics are important, but as

the experience. For me it was a sense

you mature you realize maybe there

of giving back and really wanting to

are things in life that are more

give to a community that has been

important, and community for us

super influential in empowering our

was paramount. We have been blown

kids to be the kids who they are.”

away by the academics, but even

-Emily Fox

more so by the people our children have become due in large part to All Saints’. We are truly grateful for the environment and the purposeful nature of All Saints’. It has meant the world to us and I can’t imagine being anywhere else.” -Abbie Milisci

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Rooted in Innovation Cultivating a growth mindset in our children means many things— encouraging the development of problem-solving skills and creative thinking, teaching optimism, and instilling the determination to address life’s challenges head-on. At All Saints’, this is the root of innovation: empowering our students to take learning into their own hands, inspiring critical thinking, and helping them to develop their passions and sense of purpose in the world. Students need room to build new skills and mindsets oriented toward resilience and taking on challenges to become leaders of the future. Many variables factor into creating an environment that encourages this specific type of growth, including the spaces and where learning takes place. Learning “outside of the box”— whether indoors in upgraded, flexible classrooms,

or outdoors, in spaces purposefully designed by faculty to support what and how they teach— propels students to think outside of the box. It enables them to not only engage with the space but also engage with the process of learning— elevating the entire educational experience. We are fortunate to have many assets to capitalize on when it comes to innovative and flexible learning spaces, including a 15-acre campus and comfortable weather for a significant part of the year. Many of our current outdoor spaces like the Amphitheater and Tigers Den are beloved parts of campus, used for some of the most cherished and pivotal moments in the All Saints’ educational experience: exercising the imagination, collaborating, exploring, and community building. We are thrilled to partner with Dig Studio, a renowned landscape architecture firm to create expansive outdoor spaces in the heart of campus to build upon our tradition and advance our interpretation of innovation. Over the past several months, we have worked together to develop the Outdoor Learning Commons. The end product is uniquely All Saints’ in every way and sets us apart from every other school in the nation in terms of forward-thinking learning designs.

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In our vision for the future of our School, the spaces where learning takes place become a catalyst for the educational experience when paired with our dynamic educators and leaders. Considering this, faculty and administrative input were central in designing the new spaces. Dig Studio came to campus many times to transform our vision into reality: presenting initial concepts based on the existing space, holding a brainstorming session with faculty to gather new ideas, presenting revised concepts, and gathering feedback to refine the design. The end result is truly a campus built on our history and designed for our future. Our new outdoor spaces have been designed with great intention, providing students new environments to grow, experiment with their passions, and cultivate their character as they develop independence and confidence.

TAKE A TO UR O F C AM P U S FRO M A BIRD'S-E YE V IE W

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Our Generous Donors All Saints' Episcopal Day School would like to express its sincerest gratitude for the following gifts and pledges in

$1,000,000 and Above Milisci Family Foundation Ward Family

$500,000 - $999,999 Burke Family Foundation

support of the $13.5

Emily and Sam Fox

million Passion. Purpose.

Pivotal Foundation, Dionne and Francis Najaf i

Impact. Campaign. We are grateful for these,

The Steele Foundation

$250,000 - $499,999

$100,000 - $249,999 (Continued)

Katie and Brian Stoll Trish Strong and Shane Albers Tiger Dads Amanda and Peter Tubesing Helen and Chris Yeung

$50,000 - $99,999 Laura and Mike Bill Nydia and Jeffrey Cardot Jan and Leo Dressel

All Saints’ Parent Association

Ewing/York Foundation

who have made it possible

The Margot and Dennis Knight Family Foundation

Ann and Andy Halaby

to break ground on the

Shari and Erik Miller

Timothy Maguire Foundation

our Cornerstone Donors

Christopher Ray Milisci Academic Building.

PhoenixNap Missy and Drew Smith

$100,000 - $249,999 Gifts and pledges as of August 30,2021. If we have inadvertently omitted your name or have listed your name inappropriately, please contact Wendy Grainer at wgrainer@allsaints.org

Anonymous (2) Lisa and Harley '87 Barnes Basten Family Trust Otis Booth Foundation Christine and Andrew Burns Shelby Jordan Buttterf ield Sasha and Chris Clements Kelly and Brian Farrell Patti Flint and Ashley Hill CeCe and Chris Hanlon Randy and Ken Kendrick Dawn and David Lenhardt Louise H. Moffett Moffett Family Mark Ogden Gina Palmisano Jill and Adam Pierce Pritchett Family

Jenn and Chris Karas Heather McDowell and Adam Levin Adele and Francisco Ponce Julia and Daniel Ponce Ed and Jane Springman/Dave Hague and Emma Whitman Marci and Fife Symington Bill Verdini Pollyanna Woodward and Paul Casey

$25,000 - $49,999 Anonymous (1) Leslee and John Allen Alice Tsai and Kevin Bigelow Gretchen and Rob Carey Kristina and Matt Carter JoAn and Yun Chong Michele and Matt Feeney Sarah and Garrick Gallagher Maria and Jerry Jacobs Pam and David Kolbe Kristy and Eric Kufel Stephanie and Ryan O'Donovan April and Brian Rhodes Irene Tseng

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Up to $24,999

Faculty and Staff

(Continued)

ACE American Insurance Co.

Abby Anderson

Elizabeth Hunninghake

AVAIR, Inc.

Anonymous

Julie Isaacson

Teri and Patrick Barnwell

Ami Beiriger

Janet Jacobo

Edward Baur

Lena and Joshua Benjamin

Diane and James Kahn

Bessemer Trust

Elizabeth Benoit '94 and Emilio Rodriguez-Izquierdo

Nicol Kardos

Bob Beukema

Cindy Kirk

Christine and Brian Boubek BP Graphics Cameron Brownlow-Fields Cultivator Content Labs Christine Ehrich Kelly and Patrick Ellison Maureen Feeney '02 and Bill Wynn Susan and James French Globe Foundation Kathy and Dan Grubb Bob Hutt Lisa and Tim Hyland Emily '00 and Lon Johnson Allison and Emilio Justo Lori and James Krohn Marianne and James Mago Deborah and Steve Moak Tavia and Jeff Moore Nicolle and Thomas Moshiri Karen and Andrew Papez Laura Paquelet-Carpinelli and Rick Carpinelli Paula and Larry Petrowski Mitch Pierce Bob Ryan Amy and Ian Scott Marcia Scott and Warren Whitney Chanen Construction Lindsey and Pat Williams Cassie and Ray Woo Wendy and John Woodrow Brad Wright

Andrea and Chad Block Jennifer and Joshua Block Ellen Bond Jennifer Bradley-Nez Lindsay and Ryan Bray Anne and Robert Brown Courtney and Aaron Byrd Heather and Jim Caciola Elizabeth Carson Julie Chisholm Teresa Gonzalez and Andrew Cipriano Teri Clements Cathy Cohn Gina Cordier Carla Cotton James Culver and Jeffrey Witt Danielle Daigle Kelly Davis Sally and Timothy Duchaine Paula Duncan Tyler Eglen Aaron Ford Pamela Fronk-Cole Colin Gennett Cyndi Gosnell Susie '95 and Ryan Grue Susan Herrick Beth and John Hill Jennifer and Taylor Hipp

Jessica King Shannon and Andrew '91 Klemmer Mary Konczal Susie and David Kruse Wendy and Robert Kyser Beth Lederman and Robert Granger Thia and JC Lutich Maureen Magrogan Paula Marinos Alexis Marsden Jennifer and Mike Miller Ashley Mitchell Alison Moran Teri Morkert Mariana Morrill Susan Mueller Tara and Eamonn O'Brien Jennie and Wayne Oleksak Karen Pack Kerrie and Markian Pelenytschka The Rev. Poulson and Megan Reed Christine Reed Suzanne Scafuri Gwyne and William Shore Jennifer and Tim Sprague Nicole Tamer Eunice Vargas and Heri Rivera Rose and Dan Waage Mark Wagner Tracey and Jeff Williams

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