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IMPACTING EDUCATION St. Andrew’s has produced scores of teachers over the past 40 years, and they are transforming education around the world, and at home.
The Lions Fund makes “more” happen at St. Andrew’s. Every experience — from the classroom, to the field, to the stage — is enhanced thanks to your generosity. Roar More is your opportunity to show your pride and make even “more” happen for current and future St. Andrew’s Lions.
Get ready to ROAR MORE during our two community giving drives this year. Winter Giving Week
December 7 through December 10, 2021 Spring Giving Week May 2022
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2021 FALL MAGAZINE Editors Richard Coco Blair Kaine Kirsten Petersen Annual Report Editors Molli Laux Mari McDonald ‘95 David Pivirotto Designer Nancy Schwartz Photographers Rebecca Drobis Photography Freed Photography Andrea Joseph Photography Lifetouch Inc. Kirsten Petersen 2021-2022 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Chair Sheila Maith Vice Chair Thomas Taylor ‘00 Treasurer Kellie Bickenbach Secretary Sandy Horowitz Rana Alarapon William Amick Alfredo Antezana Gail Atwood Rene Augustine Kevin Borgmann Edith Demas ‘83 Brian Harris Diane Hastings Anthony Izzo, III Parisa Karaahmet ‘87 Larissa Levine ’06 Frederick Scarboro DeMaurice Smith EX-OFFICIO Head of School Robert Kosasky Alumni Council President Lane Brenner ‘05 Parents Association President Kelly Green Kahn Bishop’s Representative John Harmon Counsel Marc Kaufman
FEATURES
DEPARTMENTS
10 Robert Celebrates 20 Years
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A Letter from Our Head
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Photo Gallery: Day In the Life
Robert Kosasky came to St. Andrew’s as a young, inexperienced Head of School.
Twenty years later, he has steered St. Andrew’s through a recession, a merger to expand to preschool through grade 12, the creation of The CTTL, new and improved facilities, hybrid and distance learning, and record enrollment.
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In its first decade of existence, The CTTL has gone from a one-man operation hoping
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to impact teachers and students in the D.C. area to an award-winning internationally renowned professional development center that has elevated teaching and learning around the world.
20 St. Andrew’s Impact on Education
St. Andrew’s alumni choose many different career paths after they graduate, but none as prevalent as the field of education. Meet the scores of alumni who support students in and out of the classroom, including nine who have returned to work at St. Andrew’s.
St. Andrew’s is committed to a diverse and inclusive community with respect to race, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, family status, economic circumstance, age, and physical disability in its student body, faculty and staff. Pursuant to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, St. Andrew’s does not discriminate in the administration of admission, financial aid or loan practices, educational or other school-sponsored programs and activities, or in the hiring or terms of employment of faculty and staff, except that the Chaplain shall be a member of the clergy of the Episcopal Church.
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A LETTER FROM OUR HEAD
dear friends, Near the end of our Senior Awards Assembly each June, Associate Head of School David Brown gives our newest Lion alumni a sage piece of career advice: Consider becoming a teacher. Like his predecessor John Holden did for decades before, David asks each senior class to think about the impact that St. Andrew’s teachers and staff members have had on their growth as people and learners, noting that educators never have to question the purpose of their work, or wonder whether they are making the world better each day. Like David, I am now in my 33rd year of teaching and leading schools, and I can vouch for the wisdom of his advice. St. Andrew’s has grown dramatically in many areas over the past two decades: new buildings and fields, the size and diversity of our faculty and student body, the range and ambition of our athletic and artistic offerings, the innovation and expansion of our academic programs and student leadership opportunities. While we take pride in those accomplishments, the articles in this magazine demonstrate that our school’s greatest impact has been on teaching and learning, both within and far beyond St. Andrew’s. Through its in-person and virtual programs, our Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning has trained thousands of teachers and administrators from hundreds of schools worldwide, and the scale of The CTTL’s impact on public and private education continues to grow. Growth-minded educators are increasingly drawn to St. Andrew’s culture of growth, collaboration, and research. Against a backdrop of growing teacher and leadership shortages nationwide, this ability to attract, develop, and retain committed educators is more crucial than ever. Due to the inspiration and examples they have received from their St. Andrew’s teachers and staff, education is a leading career pathway for our Lion alumni after college. I hope you enjoy their stories in this magazine, particularly the growing number of younger alumni who have returned to St. Andrew’s as teachers and administrators in recent years. I feel tremendous pride and joy to welcome my former students back, and to see them grow, thrive, and serve St. Andrew’s as colleagues. Thank you all for making St. Andrew’s a place of singular growth and myriad possibilities, and for keeping each of our Lions – young and old(er) alike – in your hearts. Faithfully,
Robert Kosasky Head of School
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8:14 a.m. Konnor ’35 says goodbye to her mom before heading to her preschool classroom.
8:26 a.m. Lower School students are dropped off in Peters Circle each morning before heading to their homeroom classrooms.
A DAY IN THE LIFE of St. Andrew’s students
8:38 a.m. In the Main Building, the morning sounds like shuffling feet, the click of a locker, and a chorus of “Good Morning!” Middle School students start their days with a division-wide meeting in MacDonald Hall, and Upper School students meet in Lions Court for Morning Meeting. 4
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10:17 a.m. Biology students study the natural world using modern technology. Just one example — students program Sphero robots to demonstrate characteristics of life such as sensitivity and response to stimuli.
10:34 a.m. Lower School students participate in chapel services where they learn about Episcopal values and religious traditions around the world.
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11:07 a.m. Time for a brain break! Fifth-grade teacher Max Horowitz participates in a friendly game of basketball in the Lower School Outdoor Learning Space.
11:42 a.m. Ashley ’25 practices her Spanish grammar in Señora Lorraine Martinez Hanley’s class.
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2:27 p.m. Tori ’26 begins a piece in her eighth grade art class with Ms. Goodrich. Middle and Upper School students typically have four, one-hour blocks of classes each day in addition to a weekly Chapel, Activity Periods, Advisory, and Office Hours.
3:45 p.m. Dismissal time! St. Andrew’s offers nine shuttle bus routes to and from points in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.
5:11 p.m. After school, Upper School students take part in sports practices and competitions. Our athletics program includes 21 sports, with students competing in either the MAC or ISL leagues. FALL 2021
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This year's Homecoming & Reunion in October gathered St. Andrew's families as well as alumni from the early 1980s to 2021 for a day of celebration on the Postoak Campus. Attendees enjoyed the Walk for the Homeless, alumni soccer game, activities and inflatables, musical performances from current students and alumni, and the Alumni Awards Luncheon.
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alumni award recipients Distinguished Alumni Award Whitney Cummings ‘00 Thomas Shaw Award Larissa Levine ‘06 Athletics Hall of Fame Ashley Ehrenreich Carey ‘01 Tim Gregg ‘11
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TWENTY YEARS OF LEADERSHIP
BUILDING A LASTING LEGACY
With a growth mindset, Robert Kosasky has led St. Andrew’s to a golden age BY RICHARD COCO
St. Andrew’s and its Board of Trustees have always risen to challenges and opportunities during the school’s 44-year history. From scraping together the rent for a church basement in 1978 to opening the doors of the Postoak Campus 20 years later, St. Andrew’s leaders have consistently asked how we can best know and inspire students, and how the school and its Lions will grow and thrive in future decades. On November 19, 2001, that desire to preserve the school’s warm and inclusive Episcopal spirit while continuing its remarkable growth led the St. Andrew’s Board to ask Robert Kosasky to become the School’s fourth Headmaster (a title that Robert and the Board changed in 2006 to Head of School). Just 33 years old when hired, Robert had already put together a distinguished career. He began by teaching Middle and Upper School Latin, History, and English and coaching debate and multiple sports at Rockland Country Day School outside of New York City. By 25, he was Head of the Upper School there and later became Assistant Headmaster before moving to Friends Select School in Philadelphia in 10
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Under Robert Kosasky’s 20 years of leadership, he has helped St. Andrew’s navigate a recession, a merger to expand to become a preschool through grade 12 school, given the green light on the creation of the CTTL, overseen new and improved facilities, navigated distance and hybrid learning, and helped build record enrollment.
1997. He was serving as Director of Upper School at Friends Select when he was asked to interview at St. Andrew’s. “When Dr. Cantwell retired as Headmaster of St. Andrew’s, it presented the Board of Trustees with a particular challenge,” said Carter Keithley, who chaired the Board during the search process that landed on Robert. “Only three years before, the school had taken on significant debt to acquire a brand-new campus, and we needed a new Headmaster who could meet those challenges and still preserve the school’s very special character. After an exhaustive search across the entire nation, we selected three extremely well-qualified finalists. We met with each at length, and it was immediately apparent that Robert was the right person. Although he had not had prior experience as a headmaster, Robert had such wisdom and grace and energy and intelligence, we sensed at once that St. Andrew’s would not only survive and preserve its character under his leadership, it would thrive. We were right.” Robert remembers “being inspired by St. Andrew’s founding story and its then-recent acquisition and creation of the Postoak Campus, which spoke to the school’s ambition, optimism, and adaptability. The school was solid and established yet still young enough to be formed over time; it combined a humility of spirit with an openness – even excitement – for growth and new ideas as it matured. I was so fortunate to find St. Andrew’s 20 years ago.” After accepting the Board’s offer to join St. Andrew’s, Robert worked with Carter and incoming Chair Tim Matlack to create three multi-year goals before Robert began his headship in 2002. First, to nurture and
On October 19, 2002, where Holden Court now stands, Robert Kosasky was installed as
St. Andrew’s fourth Head of School. Tim Matlack, Chair of the Board of Trustees at that time, was on hand for the ceremony.
strengthen the faculty and staff. Second, to promote continued improvement in school programs and increase the broad diversity of the school community. Third, to establish strategies for enlarging the school’s endowment and other financial resources to secure the school’s future and fund strategic initiatives. Robert vividly remembers those original goals, which continue to drive him today. “After a decade focused on acquiring and building the Postoak Campus, the Board wanted to support and develop our current faculty and staff by increasing retention, investing in professional growth and leadership opportunities, and hiring top-caliber new colleagues when openings arose. The Board also recognized the educational imperative of increasing the economic and racial diversity of our school community, because broadly
diverse communities improve every student’s learning and growth. Finally, the school needed its new head to be a strong fundraiser and financial leader who could help build endowment and eventually new buildings, clearly communicating how increasing St. Andrew’s financial resources would benefit our faculty and students, preserve our mission, and secure our future. St. Andrew’s has always had a compelling story to tell, and I’ve hugely enjoyed my role as narrator over the past 20 years.” In line with those early goals, Robert focused on building relationships and trust with families, colleagues, and trustees, along with earlier generations of St. Andrew’s leaders and alumni. This work paved the way for the Touchstone Campaign (20042010), which built the school’s first sizable Continued on page 12
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Turf fields and stadium seating are installed.
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St. Andrew’s expands to add fourth grade.
Robert is installed as St. Andrew’s new Head of School.
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St. Andrew’s acquires St. Francis, adding preschool through third grade.
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Continued from page 11 endowment, ensuring the school’s viability during the severe economic headwinds of the Great Recession and providing the financial foundation for expanding enrollment, programs, and campus facilities during the following decade. St. Andrew’s growth was catalyzed by the 2008 acquisition of St. Francis Episcopal Day School, which became St. Andrew’s Lower School and led in turn to the creation of the Intermediate School the following year. This transformative effort was partly a response to the shrinking number of “feeder” elementary schools and early signs of a softening admission market for independent schools locally and nationwide. However, Robert and other leaders also saw the long-term educational advantages of adding a Lower School. “By beginning a child’s St. Andrew’s education in preschool or kindergarten, we could nurture and educate that child
A tradition unlike any other at St. Andrew’s — Lower School students identify what’s on
Mr. Kosasky’s tie before he speaks at their weekly chapel.
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in a more complete and profound way,” Robert said. “We could create a core of St. Andrew’s families who would grow up in, and contribute to, our community for decades. Equally importantly, we could create a faculty of experts in every stage of child and adolescent development. Those experts would make each other better educators, and by being able to enroll their own children in St. Andrew’s far earlier, they would be even more motivated to make the school their long-term home and invest their full talents here. Becoming a Preschool-Grade 12 school strengthened our resources, programs, culture, and pride.” In 2021, St. Andrew’s graduated students from the school’s first-ever kindergarten class, and several students who first came to the School as two-year-old preschoolers will graduate in 2024. “The merger of St. Andrew’s and St. Francis came at a time when the School was ready to grow and expand,” said Anne Wallace P ’04, ’05, ’08, ’12. Anne served on the Board for a dozen years, including four years as Chair of the Board. “Robert saw that need and was savvy enough to understand St. Andrew’s strengths and how to capitalize on that. Through the merger, St. Andrew’s was able to offer its excellent education to children at a younger age and build up the Middle and Upper School.” In 2009 a leadership retreat of trustees, administrators and faculty, and other community members came together to brainstorm how to further distinguish St. Andrew’s in a crowded independent school marketplace. Robert remembers the group asking where the school could excel, and how best to support the pride and the faculty of the newly expanded,
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The athletic center is renovated to become a new Intermediate School building.
For more than a decade, the iconic team of
Head of School Robert Kosasky and Assistant
Head of School John Holden led St. Andrew’s.
two-campus school. “I have always believed that faculty culture and quality shape students’ growth and well-being as well as a school’s longterm health,” Robert said. “In 2009 St. Andrew’s leaders believed we could become a destination school for cutting-edge teaching. That vision, so clearly grounded in our founding mission to develop each child’s potential, could in turn attract and inspire stellar faculty and families across both campuses and all 16 grade levels. In the face of the most challenging market independent schools had faced in two generations, we believed that St. Andrew’s could excel at faculty growth and research, and thus accelerate both student learning and the school’s future.” The first step was committing to having 100% of faculty trained in the fundamentals of Mind, Brain, and Education Science, so that every St. Andrew’s teacher would understand how learning actually happens and adapt their pedagogy accordingly. With the support and advice of trustees and key
Robert receives the 2013 Washington Post Educational Leadership Award.
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St. Andrew’s breaks ground on a new 43,000 square-foot Student Center.
donors, in 2009 Robert and Dean of Studies Glenn Whitman forged the school’s first research-based partnerships with faculty from Johns Hopkins University and the local chapter of Teach For America. This nexus of St. Andrew’s, university researchers, and public and private school teachers working together to improve education both within and beyond St. Andrew’s led to the creation of The Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning (CTTL) in 2011, with Glenn as its founding executive director. As The CTTL grew into the leading school-based MBE research center in the country, it became the recognized bridge for connecting hundreds of schools and thousands of preschool through grade 12 educators with cutting-edge research into teaching and learning. The CTTL’s outsized public impact in the last decade has been matched by its transformative impact on research-informed teaching, learning, and achievement at St. Andrew’s. In 2013, as St. Andrew’s and The CTTL’s reputation continued to grow, Robert received The Washington Post Educational Leadership Award. “Not bad for a little school that started in a church basement,” Robert wryly observed at the time. Robert recalls with particular pride how The CTTL worked with individual researchers from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education in 2013 to demonstrate the strong correlations between student happiness, intrinsic motivation, and achievement at St. Andrew’s. “I tell every prospective family that at St. Andrew’s happy students learn more, that feeling a deep sense of belonging in
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The Student Center opens to start the 2016-2017 school year.
In 2016, the 43,000-square-foot Student Center was blessed and dedicated in a ceremony that helped usher in an unofficial golden age at St. Andrew’s.
your school leads to greater effort and greater success in the classroom, playing field, and beyond,” Robert said. “Our founders believed that 44 years ago, and now we have the data to prove it. That joy and belonging, along with the shared opportunity to grow, are also why my outstanding colleagues work so hard and love this school so much. That’s also why I care so much about preserving St. Andrew’s enduring warmth and welcoming Episcopal spirit.” By 2015, St. Andrew’s had entered what Robert considers a “golden age” of the school. The size and diversity of our student body and faculty were increasing steadily, and athletics and the arts were enjoying new levels of growth and success. Innovative new programs in design thinking, technology, and student wellness were complementing the school’s enduring strengths in writing, research, lab science, and service. And with a strong vision and
The 31,000 square-foot Lower School opens. All preschool through grade 12 students are on one campus for the first time in school history.
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financial foundation in place, a veteran, close-knit team of administrators and trustees, led by long-term Master Planning Chair Tony Izzo and Board Chair Sandy Horowitz, were in place to guide the school into a long-awaited period of campus expansion. The Postoak Campus forever changed in May of 2015 when the school broke ground on the 43,000-square-foot Student Center and Izzo Quad, which were completed under budget and ahead of schedule in September 2016. Just two years later, St. Andrew’s campus began to grow again, this time with a new 31,000-squarefoot Lower School, built in just 13 months, replacing the former Intermediate School. In the fall 2019, Lower School students moved into their spacious new home, and St. Andrew’s decade-long journey towards being a one-campus school and community Continued on page 14
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A new parking deck is built and the two turf fields are resurfaced.
The 2021-2022 school year begins with a record enrollment of 707 students.
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Continued from page 13 was complete. The following summer, despite the challenges of the pandemic, the school added a new parking deck, complete with adjacent event space and viewing areas for the fields below. Simultaneously, all of the athletic fields were renovated with new turf installed along with baseball and softball dugouts, and track facilities. During this five-year period, the school completed two successful capital campaigns, raising more than $20,000,000 to support campus improvements, CTTL initiatives, and the endowment. “The growth in the community’s gifts to the School’s endowment, Lions Fund, capital campaign and CTTL programs is a critical component in the School’s success over the past 20 years,” said Karen Smith P’17, who served six years on the Board, including several as Board Treasurer. “Fundraising dollars provide more budget flexibility, allowing the School to invest in important areas that support its mission, such as student financial aid, faculty salaries and professional development. Additionally, the School’s fundraising success signals the strength and support of our school community to outside lenders and grantors, as evidenced by the creation of The CTTL, and the successful financing and completion of the Student Center, Lower School and parking deck construction projects.” “True to our history, our leaders continue to turn crises and challenges into opportunities,” Robert reflected. “Every building project required intricate financial and logistical planning, energetic philanthropy, and plenty of boldness and hope. Just as when the school needed to find a new home 30 years ago, our Board, administrators and faculty, and broader community have continued to step up, to believe in St. Andrew’s promise and possibilities, to imagine our future and then to make that future real. “When I became Head of School twenty years ago, former trustee Terry Finn told me to treat the campus as sacred ground, 14
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In 2019, the Lower School building opened, bringing all students in preschool through grade 12 together onto one campus.
because its creation saved the school in the 1990s. I keep his note in my desk drawer, and in every stage of campus growth and design, we have kept that trust with our predecessors. We wanted our campus to feel like a small college, a light-filled home built around a central quad where Lions of all ages could gather and interact, and in which the buildings and surrounding land would convey a sense of welcome, connection, and beauty. That same optimism, preparation, and bold agility have carried our community through the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic. There’s nothing this school won’t do to realize the potential and support the wellbeing of our students and the adults who care for them.” In June, the Board of Trustees announced that Robert had agreed to extend his headship through June 2028, when St. Andrew’s will celebrate its 50th anniversary, with more than half of those years taking place under Robert’s leadership. “I am thrilled that Robert has agreed to extend his headship at St. Andrew’s through June 2028,” said Sheila Maith P ’12, ’20, who spent more than a decade as a St. Andrew’s parent and has served on the St. Andrew’s Board for eight years, including the past two as Chair of the Board. “Our ability to retain a leader with his experience and creativity is a wonderful statement about St. Andrew’s. In a climate
“I tell every prospective family that happy students learn more, that feeling a deep sense of belonging in your school leads to greater effort and greater success in the classroom, playing field, and beyond.” ROBERT KOSASKY
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in which less than 5% of heads of school remain with their institutions for 20 years or more, Robert’s continued service is a strong statement about his partnership with the Board of Trustees, our senior administrators and our faculty and staff. I look forward to the next seven years as Robert takes us to our 50th Anniversary.” Tom Taylor ‘00 has served on the Alumni Council and is currently Vice Chair of the Board. He also has been an independent school educator for more than 15 years, including Upper School Head at two different schools. He saw the school
both before and after Robert’s leadership. “It’s almost impossible to overstate how exciting St. Andrew’s growth over the past 20 years has been,” Tom said. “To be sure, the campus improvements, the addition of a Lower School, and the growth in enrollment are all concrete metrics that demonstrate the school’s success. What’s perhaps even more impressive, however, is that in those 20 years the school’s profile, both locally and nationally, has improved dramatically, while keeping the core of what we as alumni remember the same. St. Andrew’s is now nationally recognized for its position as a school that is research informed in all it does, while also ensuring that each student within its walls is seen and known. As a fellow educator, I’ve never been more proud to call myself a St. Andrew’s alum than now!” Staying true to the school’s mission has been critical as the school has expanded in grades and size. David Brown, who has been at St. Andrew’s since 1989 as a math and science teacher, master scheduler, Assistant Head of Upper School, Head of Upper School, and, since 2014, Associate Head of School, credits Robert with ensuring that happened. “Prior to Robert’s leadership, we referenced our two paragraph philosophy statement to guide our growth and decision making,” said David, who is currently Acting Head of School during Robert’s four-month sabbatical. “Early in Robert’s tenure, he worked with a small group to distill those two paragraphs into our one-sentence mission statement. Among his many accomplishments, this has been fundamental to ensuring the direction of all future growth. Throughout the growth and expansion of the past 20 years, we have remained true to our mission by hiring faculty and staff who all have one thing in common - a love of working with children and seeing them grow and thrive.” Even after 20 years of headship, Robert hasn’t run out of ideas or dreams for St. Andrew’s. He is excited about the faculty’s ongoing efforts to ensure that the school’s curriculum promotes
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interdisciplinary learning and supports student belonging and well-being at every grade level. The school has also begun planning for its next rounds of campus improvements, including upgrading the energy efficiency of the main building, renovating the historic Kiplinger House, and restoring the adjacent Bruder Garden. And Robert spoke with particular passion about supporting the growth and leadership of his colleagues. “The future of St. Andrew’s and other great schools will depend on the talent, culture, and long-term commitment of our faculty and staff. By its 50th anniversary St. Andrew’s should be the destination school for growth-minded, researchinformed, student-centered educators who reflect the diversity and life stories of our students. That will require further expanding the reach and impact of The
Endowment
CTTL, charting and funding career-long pathways of growth and opportunities for current and prospective faculty and staff, and mentoring our next generation of leaders in this connected, collaborative culture. Despite the broader workplace trends toward higher turnover and decreasing institutional loyalty, I still believe that exceptional educators will join and joyfully stay at a great school that cares deeply about them, their students, and their growth.” Individual and collective growth is a core value of St. Andrew’s and has been crucial to the School’s success. Can St. Andrew’s continue to have the energy and imagination to grow without losing the warmth and inclusive Episcopal spirit it has worked so hard to preserve? “Yes,” says Robert, “because that’s who we are as St. Andrew’s.”
The 2021-2022 school year began with record enrollment: more than 700 students in preschool through grade 12 learn together on one campus.
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TEN YEARS OF TRANSFORMATION With St. Andrew’s as the incubator, The CTTL innovates and inspires
BY KIRSTEN PETERSEN
In the past 10 years, The Center for Transformative Teaching & Learning (The CTTL) has impacted tens of thousands of educators around the world – from presenting to, working with, and training more than 10,000 teachers and school leaders, to disseminating the insights of teacher-researchers through four volumes of its internationally recognized publication “Think Differently and Deeply,” to engaging thousands online through the self-paced Neuroteach Global suite of micro-courses. This impact is beyond what Glenn Whitman, The CTTL’s Executive Director, and Dr. Ian Kelleher, Dreyfuss Chair of Research, could have imagined when they began teaching strategies informed by Mind, Brain, and Education Science (MBE) research. What they could fathom — and what they made a reality — is a future where 100% of St. Andrew’s preschool through Grade 12 teachers could provide their students with the highest quality MBE research-informed teaching possible. “The school has been the incubator for every new innovation that has then been shared with the global community,” Whitman said. “The chief beneficiaries, at the end of the day, are St. Andrew’s students, and students around the world 16
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One of the signature offerings for St. Andrew’s Upper School students is the opportunity to
become a Finn Family Student Research Fellow and contribute to research-informed initiatives, such as the newly revised effort rubric.
who have teachers who understand the research of how the brain learns, works, and thrives and can apply it to how they teach and how each of their students learn.” FORMALIZING THE WORK A handshake agreement between Whitman and Head of School Robert Kosasky led to the creation of The CTTL in 2011. The decision was both missiondriven, to fulfill the school’s promise to know and inspire each child, and sustainability-driven, to help distinguish the School amongst its peers in an economy transformed by the Great Recession. “There was this really brave moment where we said, ‘The way we’re going to secure the School and, more importantly, benefit our students, is, we’re going to own great teaching, and we’re going to do it through our understanding and implementation of research,’” Kosasky said. “We knew what a yawning gap there was between what researchers knew and thought would work, and what teachers were actually testing in the field. We also knew this was a way to bring in great faculty and appeal to people who really cared about the quality of teaching, and associate them, in their minds, with St. Andrew’s.” The School began to lay the groundwork to fulfill this vision in 2007, when, thanks to early intellectual and philanthropic support from Doug Smith and Gabriela Smith, Founder and Executive Director of Crimsonbridge Foundation, St. Andrew’s first trained its entire faculty in the Teaching All Kinds of Minds neurodevelopmental framework. This framework provided faculty with a common language for working with students through an MBE lens. The shift from training St. Andrew’s teachers to empowering them to train other teachers was ushered in by partnerships with Crimsonbridge and other Washington, D.C. region foundations, such as CityBridge and the Marriott Family Foundation, who helped St. Andrew’s to cultivate relationships with local public schools and Teach For America (D.C. Region) corps members. In addition, the Omidyar Group played a critical role in funding early CTTL
There at the beginning: Preston Calvert, P ‘04 (former St. Andrew’s Board member), Anne Wallace, P ‘04 ‘05 ‘08 ‘12 (former Chair, St. Andrew’s Board of Trustees),
Robert Kosasky (Head of School), Glenn Whitman (Executive Director of The CTTL),
and Gabriela Smith, P’ 13 (Founder and Executive Director of Crimsonbridge Foundation).
activities, such as “Think Differently and Deeply,” as well as the sustained training of St. Andrew’s faculty in MBE. These collaborations were key to The CTTL establishing an authentic public purpose, and for the Board of Trustees, led at the time by Anne Wallace, to see what a future Center could be for public, private, and charter school teachers and leaders. “That’s when we realized we can leverage the internal talent and journey we were on to support St. Andrew’s teachers and educators around the world,” Whitman said. When the Board of Trustees approved the creation of The CTTL, they gave Whitman four charges: The CTTL would make St. Andrew’s a laboratory for MBE research-informed teaching and learning excellence; it would lead and inspire research-informed practices and improved outcomes among a global network of like-minded schools; it would promote an institutional culture that attracts emotionally intelligent, highly motivated educators, and encourages faculty and student growth; and it would generate sustained philanthropic and programmatic revenue to support The CTTL’s current and future initiatives. Ten years in, these core purposes hold
“The chief beneficiaries, at the end of the day, are St. Andrew’s students, and students around the world who have teachers who understand the research of how the brain learns, works, and thrives and can apply it to how they teach and how each of their students learn.” GLENN WHITMAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CTTL
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Finn Family Student Research Fellows Madison Gamma ‘18 and Callie Radecki ‘18 presented at the Harvard Graduate School of Education in 2017.
Continued from page 17 true and continue to inspire The CTTL’s vision and mission. PARTNERSHIPS, PUBLICATIONS, AND POSSIBILITIES One of Whitman’s first tasks to build The CTTL was to start closing the “yawning gap” between researchers and teachers. Some of his first university connections would be The Center’s most significant: Dr. Mariale Hardiman of The Johns Hopkins University School of Education would help launch St. Andrew’s first research study in 2012, in which students in grades 2-8 contributed saliva samples and completed surveys to test the correlation between peer relationships, stress, and academic success. In 2013, St. Andrew’s was the eighth school in the world to be invited to become part of the Research Schools International program, a collective of schools around the globe that conducts cutting-edge research, leads professional development, and disseminates research findings to the broader educational community alongside individual researchers at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education (HGSE). Intellectual and philanthropic support from Meg Guerin-Calvert and Preston Calvert P’ 04 made this collaboration with Dr. Kurt Fisher and Dr. Christina Hinton of HGSE possible. It led to exciting opportunities for St. Andrew’s 18
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faculty and students, including a study published in 2015 that measured happiness, motivation, social relationships, and academic achievement among St. Andrew’s students in grades 4-12. It was also critical early on to elevate the reputation of St. Andrew’s teachers as expert educators and teacher-researchers. The vehicle for this would be the first volume of “Think Differently and Deeply,” which was published in 2012 and featured articles by faculty, coaches, and alumni on how they had applied MBE to their classrooms, sports practices, and life after high school. Since that first volume, more 20,000 copies of the four volumes of “Think Differently and Deeply,” which expanded to include student and parent authors, have been shared with educators and policymakers around the world as a model for school or district-wide MBE translation and integration. Whitman and Dr. Kelleher began to see a niche that The CTTL could fill – taking insights from MBE researchers and sharing them with preschool through Grade 12 teachers as “next-day strategies” and pathways for professional growth, what The CTTL calls “translation” work. In 2015, The CTTL got the backing it needed to make it happen – a $250,000 EE Ford Educational Leadership Grant, which helped launch the first Science of Teaching and School Leadership Academy in 2017. Since then, through the annual summer Academies, The CTTL has supported
nearly 1,000 teachers and school leaders who work with more than 60,000 students. Also in 2017, The CTTL established its largest public school partnership to date, with Frederick County Public Schools in Maryland. Meg Lee, Director of the FCPS Department of Organizational Development, said the district’s partnership with The CTTL, which has included enabling staff to attend the Academy, read Neuroteach, and enroll in “Neuroteach Global,” has been key to developing their staff’s expertise in evidence-based instructional practices, strategies, leadership skills, and professional learning. “Mind, Brain, and Education Science is not an ‘initiative’ in our school district – it is the way we make research-informed decisions and progress on our systemic priorities,” Lee said. “Our partnership with The Center for Transformative Teaching & Learning has enhanced and accelerated our work in many ways over the last six years.” In-person events were not the only tools The CTTL team leveraged to deliver translation work. Whitman and Dr. Kelleher co-authored “Neuroteach: Brain Science and The Future of Education,” published in 2016, inspiring schools across the country to begin their MBE journeys with a “Neuroteach” book study. And in 2018, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative approved a grant to help fund a Neuroteach Global pilot program, which would lead to the development of 12 online microcourses that cover learning environments, curriculum design, pedagogy and assessment, and student success and wellbeing. They would ultimately award The CTTL a $1 million grant to expand access to Neuroteach Global, joining the Omidyar Group in backing the project. As the reach of the Center got bigger, the contributions of St. Andrew’s faculty deepened. St. Andrew’s teachers served as translation leaders at the Academy, guiding educators who teach the same subject or grade level on ways to apply the research to their classrooms. Leaders in Diversity, Equity and Belonging and Design Thinking at St. Andrew’s recognized the connection between MBE and those curricular and programmatic areas of the school.
And, when learners who are enrolled in Neuroteach Global complete a microcourse assignment, called a “mission,” it is St. Andrew’s teachers who are assessing and grading them. IMPACT AT ST. ANDREW’S To date, 40% of current St. Andrew’s faculty members have led workshops, authored articles, or actively contributed to The CTTL’s body of work. English and Psychology Teacher Andrew Seidman said his work with The CTTL – as a beneficiary of professional development, an author for “Think Differently and Deeply,” and a mission grader for Neuroteach Global – has made him a radically different educator from when he first began teaching. “The CTTL hasn’t just helped me reconceptualize my curriculum, it’s allowed me to really deeply consider the goals that I have for my students and, perhaps even more importantly, the strategies that I use to help them reach those goals,” Seidman said. Christine Lewis taught kindergarten through fourth grade before transitioning to her role as The CTTL’s Lower School Research Lead. In addition to translating research for elementary educators, Lewis and her Lower School colleagues led the research and design for the new “MBE Strategies Roadmap” for elementary educators, which provides teachers with easy access to MBE-informed research supporting well-being, achievement, pedagogy, literacy, and numeracy. “The greatest benefit has been just the underlying affirmation, year after year, that educators are learning scientists,” Lewis said of being part of The CTTL’s work. For students at St. Andrew’s, The CTTL has influenced the entire day-to-day school experience, from informing the daily class schedule and start and stop times, to reimagining final exams to include time for deep reflection and feedback, to creating opportunities for students to work directly with The Center as Finn Family Student Research Fellows or Academy Interns. Student Fellows have played an important role in affirming research-informed improvements at St. Andrew’s, including most recently the revised effort rubric.
Dr. Ian Kelleher, Dreyfuss Chair of Research, and Christine Lewis, Lower School Research Lead, lead a session at the 2019 Science of Teaching and School Leadership Academy, which draws hundreds of teachers and school leaders from across the world each summer.
What’s on the horizon for the next 10 years of The CTTL? The next frontier is creating resources designed for students. Neuroteach Global Student, set to launch next year, will help students build academic confidence, resilience, and performance by helping them learn how their own brains work and how to apply that knowledge to their own learning. The value of this initiative was affirmed by an additional EE Ford Educational Leadership Grant, making St. Andrew’s the first school to ever receive two such grants from the Foundation. “One of the EE Ford Foundation goals in our Educational Leadership Grant Program is to help catalyze programs that we believe have the promise to expand far beyond the school seeking our support. This has clearly been the case with CTTL,” said John Gulla, the Foundation’s Executive Director. At the end of the day, students have always been, and will continue to be, the “why” for St. Andrew’s commitment to professional development. “We know our students better because of our training. We inspire our students better
The student speed pitch sessions are a
highlight of the Academy. Students from
across the DMV present to teachers and school leaders how they learn best, and how teachers can help them be better students.
and we serve our teachers, and teachers around the world, better because of this work, because every day, in every classroom at St. Andrew’s and beyond, every student deserves a teacher who knows how their brain learns, works, and thrives” Whitman said. FALL 2021
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HOW ST. ANDREW’S AND ITS ALUMNI ARE IMPACTING
EDUCATION BY RICHARD COCO AND KIRSTEN PETERSEN
There is cause for celebration this year
at St. Andrew’s. After more than a year of
distance and hybrid learning, the Postoak Campus is again filled with the joyful
recognition for its commitment to Mind, Brain, and Education Science research-
informed teaching and learning (page 16). This magazine honors how St. Andrew’s
energy of students as they learn and build
and The CTTL have impacted education,
and design labs, on the fields and stages,
what happens on our campus and in
connections together in their classrooms and everywhere in between.
Two landmark achievements in
St. Andrew’s history are celebrating
anniversaries in 2021. As you just read,
this year marks two decades since Robert
Kosasky was named Head of School, a hire that launched the School into a golden era of strategic growth and innovation
(page 10). This year also sees St. Andrew’s celebrating 10 years of The Center for Transformative Teaching & Learning —
the first-of-its-kind research center that,
through the work of our faculty and staff,
has catapulted the School to international
but the School’s contributions go beyond our classrooms. The most widespread, transformative impact St. Andrew’s
has on education is through its alumni
who have chosen to pursue careers as
teachers, administrators, professors, and professionals who support students and educators. In the following pages, you will learn about the scores of alumni
who answered John Holden’s Honors
Day Assembly call to “seriously consider
becoming a teacher” and are transforming the lives of young people around the
world and, for some, current students back home at St. Andrew’s.
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ALUMNI WHO WORK AT ST. ANDREW’S
LIZ (REGAN) KIINGI ’87 Liz Kiingi is in her 15th year of teaching at St. Andrew’s, so it would be easy to think that teaching was always her career path. But Liz spent the first half of her professional life working in a variety of roles, most prominently international development. After graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Emerson College, she spent a few years working on Capitol Hill as a liaison between Members of Congress and members of the press. During that time, she returned to school and earned a Masters of Arts from George Washington University in Public Policy and Women’s Studies. That’s when she knew she had to leave the D.C. area. She had always been fascinated by East Africa and chose to work with an organization called Visions in Action, which, unlike the Peace Corps, allowed you to pick the country you went to. She had planned to stay for a year, but that was before meeting her husband, Stephen. The couple stayed in Uganda, with Liz going on to work for USAID where she was a project development officer, an acting supervisory program officer and finally a senior strategic planning and development officer. “I had been working at USAID at a pretty high position,” Liz said. “I was burning out a bit and my kids were young and my mother was missing them and I felt like it was time to come back.” When she completed her undergraduate degree, Liz had thought about teaching, but wasn’t interested in pursuing a masters in education. Things were different in 2007. “I happened to look on the St. Andrew’s website and saw the job of English teacher and soccer and basketball coach and I thought, ‘This position was literally made for me,’ Liz said. “So I got in touch with (Assistant Head of School) John Holden and he contacted me right away.” 22
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After a couple of years teaching at St. Andrew’s, Liz enrolled her sons, Baraka ’18, who was part of the founding fourth-grade class, and Kisa ’20, who began his time at St. Andrew’s on the Potomac Village campus. Liz holds a special place in St. Andrew’s history as an alumna who has been an employee, a parent, and now the parent of two alumni. “What’s interesting and still holds true of the school is the accessibility of the teachers,” Liz said. “They were always
willing to meet and help students and they were fun. I think that having teachers that were accessible and seemed to engage with us was something I enjoyed. (Now) it’s not the same campus but it is the same feel. There’s still the sense of community and the four pillars are still really much a part of the school’s identity. I love the focus on community service and diversity. I think the school embraced diversity in the 1980s but nothing like today. I think the focus on creating more diversity has been so great.”
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HUSAM SHABAZZ ’15 Husam Shabazz earned a bachelor’s degree from Widener University and quickly went to work as a business development representative at Higher Logic, a computer software company working in cloud-based engagement platforms. When the opportunity presented itself to come to St. Andrew’s as a teaching assistant, he took it. This summer, he transitioned into the role of Admission Assistant as well as becoming a Middle School Advisor and the advisor for the Students of Color Association (SOCA). One of the things Husam finds unique about working at his alma mater is “the special feeling of having relationships with the same teachers I had as a boy, and how those relationships have improved for me now as a young man.”
Samantha Speier didn’t venture far from home for college, earning her undergraduate degree from George Washington University. She spent her first year out of college working at McLean School before returning to St. Andrew’s to teach sixth and eighth grade English and serve as a Middle School advisor. While teaching, she earned a master’s degree in school counseling from The Johns Hopkins University. In her more than 20 years at St. Andrew’s she has taught in both the Middle and Upper School, served as Director of Student Activities and an academic dean in both Upper and Middle School, and for the past eight years, served as Director of the Education Center. “Even as far back as being a bright-eyed five-year-old, I wanted to teach,” Samantha said. “I can vividly remember lining up all my stuffed animals and playing teacher. I bet a lot of young kids can say they played teacher with their toys at one point or another during their childhood, but my passion for teaching did not end in my youth. Throughout my life and for as long as I can remember, I have always answered the question, ‘What do you want to be?’ with a resounding ‘A Teacher!’
LAUREN (MELVIN) JOHNSON ’11 Lauren Johnson earned a B.A. in Psychology from Bryn Mawr College and shortly thereafter returned to St. Andrew’s in the Admission Office. She spent four years working to bring new students into St. Andrew’s before leaving for a year to become the Director of Admissions at Hyde Park Day School in Chicago. She returned to the Postoak Campus this summer to take over as Upper School Dean of Students and the academic dean for the Class of 2025. “I most enjoy being at a school that gave me opportunities to grow, where now I am able to provide help and guidance to our current student body,” Lauren said. “I have an understanding of the school that allows me to give back in a much more meaningful manner.” FALL 2021
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MARI (PALMER) MCDONALD ’95 Mari McDonald is currently in her second year as Director of the Lions Fund at St. Andrew’s. The 1995 graduate previously worked in the advancement offices at both Madeira and The Lab School of Washington, and in the Middle School at Holton-Arms. She served on the Board of Children’s National Hospital Foundation, and has served on the Board of Trustees at Sheridan School for the past nine years. Before working and serving throughout the D.C. region, she spent time abroad at Queen’s University Belfast, had a one-year internship with Street Law, Inc. working on human rights education, and spent a semester in Baja Mexico becoming a Wilderness First Responder through the National Outdoor Leadership School. “What I find most enjoyable about working here is becoming colleagues with the folks that helped to shape my moral compass,” Mari said. “Giving back to the community that gave me grounding, direction, and love.”
JORDAN REILLY ’15 Jordan Reilly earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic began. When St. Andrew’s needed teacher’s aides to assist in the classroom, she stepped into the role, working with fifth-grade students during the 2020-2021 school year. This year, she is in the permanent position of associate teacher, working with students in K-5. “I love when students tell me that they love school or that they’re so happy they came to St. Andrew’s,” Jordan said. “I’ve been a part of this community since I was 12, and I’m glad that I now have an impact on how our younger students experience this school and this family. It’s exciting to see how the school is evolving and growing, both physically and culturally. I feel at home on this campus, yet I feel challenged and pushed to constantly learn and grow.”
JARENA HARMON ’15 Jarena Harmon was one of the most decorated athletes in school history when she left to attend college on a soccer scholarship. She began her career at Pitt before transferring and finishing at the University of Maryland, where she had an internship after graduating. That’s when she began coaching at St. Andrew’s, working with soccer and track athletes, and also assisting with Summer Programs. In the summer of 2020, she took over as the Upper School Administrative Assistant. “One of the most enjoyable things about working here is getting to watch the student body grow and develop,” Jarena said. “I enjoy having the opportunity to talk to students about the progress and changes that have been made to the curriculum since I went to St. Andrew’s and how the school can continue to grow into a more inclusive environment.” 24
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LIZ NAAB ’15 Liz Naab has stayed close to home since graduating from St. Andrew’s. She earned her bachelor’s degree from The Catholic University of America and spent time working in social media and marketing for a local construction firm. When the pandemic hit, she transitioned to working as a teaching assistant at St. Andrew’s before becoming her alma mater’s Director of Alumni Relations and helping coach JV volleyball. “It’s so rewarding to have come full circle and remain an active member of a community that has been so warm and welcoming to my entire family,” said Liz, who is one of four Naabs to graduate from St. Andrew’s over the past decade. “I enjoy working alongside the faculty and staff who taught and mentored me. Their compassion and dedication to their current and former students are inspiring.”
DREW SINGLETON ’14 Drew Singleton earned an undergraduate degree in education and teaching from Ohio Wesleyan University but didn’t wait until graduating to start making an impact on young students. He was a teacher’s aide while in college and served as a reading tutor for fourth graders. He did his student teaching in Chicago before returning to the D.C. area and working at Holy Trinity and Sandy Spring Friends School before finally returning to St. Andrew’s, where he currently teaches Middle School Humanities to sixth graders. “I pursued a career in education because I've always loved working with kids, but also because, in my own personal educational journey, I only had one black, male teacher from Pre-K to senior year of college,” Drew said. “I felt that it was important for all students, but especially students of color, to see a black man in my role. I learned what it meant to be a great educator because of all of the incredible teachers I had at St. Andrew’s. I learned about the importance of relationships and knowing students as people first, which has helped my teaching immensely. I wouldn't be the teacher I am today without St. Andrew’s, so I’m extremely happy to be part of the community again.” FALL 2021
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ALUMNI WHO WORK IN K-12 SCHOOLS EDIE (SYMONS) STANTON ‘91 AND CARA (SKUBEL) HOADLEY ’05 Edie Stanton has been an elementary educator for 22 years, teaching fifth grade, third grade, and second grade, and is now a math specialist. Cara Hoadley is in her eighth year teaching and currently works with third graders. The pair have found themselves colleagues at Lafayette Elementary School in Northwest Washington, D.C. Inspired by her teachers at St. Andrew’s, Edie attended Guilford College and double majored in Education and Sociology with a minor in Art. Before Lafayette, Edie taught at schools in North Carolina and California. As an educator, Edie strives to be “as passionate as Mr. Rogers, kind as Ms. Goodrich, have high expectations like Ms. Weingarten, and be as knowledgeable as Mrs. Walsh.” Cara earned an undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University and began tutoring elementary school students in her free time. When she realized that time was the highlight of her week, she decided to become a teacher. She spent a year teaching in the Dominican Republic before returning to earn a masters in Elementary Education from George Washington University. “I love working with kids, especially third graders,” Cara said. “It is the perfect age. They are responsible, independent, and so excited about learning. I love making connections with my students and every day, I leave with a feeling of accomplishment and joy.”
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MARYANN (MEENAN) HEIM ‘95 At a young age, Maryann Heim realized what a difference a teacher can make in a child’s life and entered the profession with the hope of having a positive impact on students’ lives. Now the parent of a St. Andrew’s tenthgrader, she has spent the last twentythree years working at Beauvoir, The National Cathedral Elementary School. During her time working there she has been fortunate enough to have many professional opportunities-- teaching in pre-kindergarten, first grade and third grade as well as working in the admissions, development and technology offices. Her most recent work has been focused on the math curriculum and supporting students on their mathematical endeavors in the role as a math specialist. Throughout her career, she has learned something very valuable- – students can also have a positive influence on their teachers. She says there is no better feeling than the one you get as you watch a child work on something, possibly even struggling at times, and then, with perseverance and patience, they accomplish their goal. The joy that then comes over that child’s face with the realization that they can now do (or understand) something they could not before is the gift that comes with teaching.
MAY WALLACE ‘17 May Wallace is teaching pre-K at Stults Road Elementary School in Dallas, Texas as a Teach For America corps member. “I joined TFA because I love working with children, and I want to make an impact in their lives, just as my teachers did for me,” May said. “I want to be that person who my students can look up to and feel safe with. Every single child deserves to be seen, heard, loved, and supported, and I want to be part of their journey.” As a student at Santa Clara University, May volunteered at the Chandler Tripp School on a weekly basis to assist teachers and staff as they supported students with disabilities and learning differences.
LIZ (THORNTON) BOWLING ’88 Liz Bowling has been teaching for quite a while – a quarter century now. An Upper School Spanish teacher at Collegiate School in Richmond, Virginia, Bowling is also a department chair, student advisor, and member of the school’s JK-12 inclusion team. She went into teaching after earning a B.A. from Colby College and a M.Ed. from Longwood College.
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DELONTE EGWUATU ’12 Delonte Egwuatu began teaching almost as soon as he graduated from Morehouse College. After a year as an associate teacher at Beauvoir, he came to St. Andrew’s where he taught both Lower and Middle School students and coached tennis. In 2020, he left to become the Assistant Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, and teach Upper School Spanish, at Pennington School in New Jersey. He also helped found the St. Andrew’s Black Alumni Collective in June 2020.
CARRIE MASLOW ’88 Carrie Maslow has taught a variety of subjects to high school students over the past two decades after earning an undergraduate degree from Brown and a masters from UC Berkeley. She has taught at a number of schools but is currently in the San Francisco Bay Area at Lick-Wilmerding High School where she teaches Anatomy and Physiology and a course called the Compassion Course which includes both psychology and neuroscience. Her original interest in science was inspired by former St. Andrew’s educator Gabe Hodziewich, who taught her in seventh, ninth, and twelfth grade. “I taught at a camp for emotionally disturbed children in upstate New York for many summers and that experience inspired me to pursue a career in teaching,” Carrie said. “I have stayed in education because the students are extraordinary and I love to collaborate with my colleagues. I can't imagine a more rewarding profession.”
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KRISTIE (KIRKPATRICK) CHAPMAN ‘87 Kristie Chapman attended Stetson University to study elementary education and graduated a semester early, allowing her to start teaching immediately as a substitute at schools in Jupiter, Florida. She just completed her 30th year of teaching at Lighthouse Elementary School, where she has taught third grade, kindergarten, and now first grade. Her students motivate her to continue teaching, especially when she witnessed their resiliency and willingness to rise to the occasion during the pandemic. “It is a wonderful job because every year is different, “ Kristie said. “New students bring new challenges and rewards.”
CARA BORRELLI ’08 Cara Borrelli attended Franklin & Marshall College where she got a B.A. in Psychology before adding a Masters in Elementary Education and Teaching from American University. She stayed in the Washington, D.C. area where she now is in her fifth year as a first-grade teacher at North Springfield Elementary School in Fairfax County. “Pursuing a career in education was not my first career choice,” Cara said. “I knew I always wanted to work with and help children, I just didn’t know how. In college I completed a variety of internships that focused on children (social work, child life specialist, student teacher, etc.). After these internships, I first decided to pursue a career as a child life specialist, but that did not pan out. So after college, I completed a year with AmeriCorps as a corps member in City Year DC. From this experience, I saw the positive impact my corps members and I were having in the school. I continue to work in education because I see the daily positive impact that my fellow teachers and I have on students’ self-confidence and growth into well-rounded individuals. My favorite thing about being a teacher is seeing a child’s growth and development over the course of the year. I get to witness the moment a child ‘gets it,’ the moment when you see their face light up because they met a goal, conquered a challenge, or just developed a new skill.”
ALEX FREEMAN ‘05 Alex Freeman is an early childhood educator at Capitol Hill Day School, where she teaches a mixed-age classroom of pre-K and Kindergarten students. Freeman earned degrees in Elementary Education and History at the University of Maryland, College Park and, from Johns Hopkins University, a Masters of Science in Educational Studies, with focuses in Educational Leadership in Independent Schools and Emergent Literacy. “From moments in elementary school when I would babysit younger children or when I worked with 4Steps Therapeutic Riding Center during high school, I have always enjoyed working with children,” Alex said. “While working with our youngest learners, I am motivated every day by helping them not only learn their beginning math and reading skills, but also by helping them grow socially and emotionally and begin their journey as change-making members of society.”
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EMILY (WIDRICK) CARPENTER ’04 Emily Carpenter, the director of institutional music at Northwest High School in Gaithersburg, always knew she wanted to teach. “I have many family members that are in education and I think that influenced my life,” Emily said. “I was also very fortunate to have many awesome teachers growing up, many of which are teachers I had at St. Andrew’s! Roy Barber and Vince McCool had a profound impact on me and are one of the reasons I became a music teacher and one of the reasons I got into music school.” Emily, who attended the University of Miami, is the daughter of long-time St. Andrew’s preschool teacher Jody Widrick. “I am still teaching because I love it. I love working with high school musicians and watching them grow and succeed. I love giving them music that they think they cannot play and then watching them as they realize they not only can play it but play it successfully at a concert. Many of them will not play past high school, but if they have a love for music then maybe their kids will play, too.”
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TARA (PRUGH) EVANS ‘87
David Bridgeman attended Goucher College where he earned a B.A in Jazz Studies. He turned that love of music into a career in education. Bridgeman currently teaches preschoolers at Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center where he is also the preschool music teacher. “I initially did not want to teach,” David said. “I was happy just focusing on music. However, during my senior year at St. Andrew’s, I had a memorable conversation with the music teacher (at the time) Dr. Wooley. It was late spring, and graduation was roughly in a month. She and I were discussing future career paths or what I wanted to pursue in college. She thought that I should look into teaching, (I didn’t consider it as) a profession or career worth pursuing. I dismissed it at first, because I solely wanted to focus on jazz, but I eventually gave it a shot. So why bother teaching? Why join or to stay in an extremely arduous and everchanging field? Why join or stay in a profession that is very much under-appreciated and often disrespected? Why bother staying in a field that is underpaid? These are all valid questions and should be addressed and solved with appropriate solutions. But in the end, the arts are an integral and central part to not only society but also to just being a good human. So to even be able to participate in something like that is humbling and rewarding.”
Tara Evans has taught at Rocky Hill Middle School in Clarksburg for 26 years, first teaching science, world studies, and television production before transitioning to teaching sixth-grade science full time. Tara also sponsors the school’s Green Team, where she said she is able to build relationships with students and see them do what they love. “I chose teaching because I love working with kids and it is so rewarding,” Tara said. “Making a difference in a child’s life is what motivated me. I have learned so much about myself and life as a teacher. I love my job!”
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ALUMNI WHO WORK IN ADMINISTRATION JESSICA NORTH MACIE ’96 Jessica North Macie attended Mount Holyoke College where she earned a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies. She then attended the National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts and worked as a professional puppeteer before beginning her teaching career as a drama teacher at Barrie School. After six years there, Jessica moved to National Cathedral School where she taught English and added other roles along the way, including Eighth-Grade Dean, SEED Seminar Leader and her current role as Acting Associate Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. “I did not want to pursue a career in education; I simply wanted to teach performing arts. That was partly because I had great drama, dance, and music teachers at St. Andrew’s. I thought they were cool people in addition to being good teachers, so why not follow in their footsteps? Once in the classroom, I became really inquisitive about how learning works. I went to USC for an MAT and fell in love with teaching and learning. We learn in spaces where we feel seen and known. We learn in environments where we feel safe enough to be authentically curious and take risks. I know that firsthand because I got that as a student at St. Andrew’s. Working for equity and inclusion in my classroom was part of my practice from day one. Over time, I saw I could do more to have a wider impact in the school, so I began to take leadership opportunities. I am still in education because I believe every kid deserves the best we have to give, and because I think I can help make independent schools more equitable and inclusive spaces where all kinds of people can learn together.”
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WES WEHUNT ‘92 Wes Wehunt is the Head of Early Childhood to Eighth Grade at Davidson Day School in Davidson, North Carolina. He earned his B.A. from the University of Maryland and began his administration career at St. John’s Episcopal School in Olney, Maryland, where, after teaching fourth grade, he became the Lower School Director and the Director of Admission. Wes received his Masters of Education from Marymount University in 2007 and served as Head of Lower School at Augusta Preparatory Day School in Augusta, Georgia before arriving at Davidson Day. He led the Lower and Middle Schools before he was appointed Interim Head of School in 2019. Wes guided the school through its transition to distance learning during 20192020 and prepared it for the return to in-person learning in 2020-2021.
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Amy Helms has been working in education for more than a decade. After earning a B.A from Tufts and a Master’s in Elementary Education and Teaching from American, she spent two years working with Teach For America and another two working at a D.C. charter school. She then spent three years as an elementary teacher at St. Andrew’s before earning another Master’s, this one in school leadership, from Harvard Graduate School of Education. Since then she has risen from Assistant Principal at D.C. Prep to her current role as Head of School at D.C. Scholars Public Charter School, a PK-8 coed school. “Deep down, I think I always knew I was destined to be an educator,” Amy said. “In college, I pursued other interests I had cultivated at St. Andrew's, including history, politics, and French. But, upon graduation, I realized I ‘accidentally’ minored in child development because I elected so many courses related to the development of young people, schools, and education policy. At St. Andrew’s, I had the privilege of having so many outstanding educators who built my self-confidence, cultivated my passions, and helped me better understand my strengths and weaknesses. I wanted to have that same
impact on young people. And the more I became aware of systemic inequities in our education system, the more resolved I became that all students, regardless of race, zip code, or economic status, deserve an outstanding education like the one I had. Now, as a Head of School, I have the privilege of hiring a new generation of educators and equipping them with the resources and development to ensure that our students have world-class learning opportunities.”
TOM TAYLOR ’00 Tom Taylor was a star on the stage at St. Andrew’s and now he’s a rising star in the independent school world. After leaving St. Andrew’s, he attended Oberlin and upon graduating went to work (inspired by Kurt Sinclair) as a physics teacher at Riverdale Country School in The Bronx. During his time there he was Director of Financial Aid and Outreach before becoming Dean of Students. He earned an M.A. from Teachers College of Columbia University before relocating to Minnesota where he was the Upper School Division Director at Breck School. In 2020, he returned to Riverdale Country School, this time as Head of Upper School. He is on track to earn his Ph.D. in Education Policy and Leadership next year.
DANNIE (MOORE) NGALIBIKA ’09 Dannie Ngalibika has spent much of her life at St. Andrew’s, first as a student, then as a teacher. After graduating in 2009, she attended George Washington University and then spent two years with Teach For America in Atlanta. She went back to school, earning a M.Ed. from Harvard Graduate School of Education, and then returned to St. Andrew’s where she taught elementary grades from 2016-2021. She left St. Andrews at the end of the 2021 school year to pursue a lifelong dream of establishing her own Christian school. She is currently serving as the Vice Principal of Cornerstone Academy in Mount Airy. “During college as I was trying to finalize the career path I’d take, I took some time to reflect on all the jobs and volunteer opportunities I had to that point,” Dannie said. “There was a common theme among most of them: children. I realized I loved working with kids because they have such a joy for life! Also, I really enjoyed the opportunities I had to build relationships with families and students. It was great to be able to see the impact of the work I was doing had on their lives.”
STACY (HOUGH) SMITH ‘91 Stacy Smith wears many hats at Edmund Burke School. She is a codirector of Leadership Development, a Health, Values, & Ethics teacher for middle and high school students, and the JV volleyball and varsity swim team coach. After graduating with a B.A. from San Diego State University, she began her career at Edmund Burke, and is now in her 24th year at the school. “I attribute my love of teaching to my time at St. A’s with some of the best teachers in the world...McMillen, Warren, Weingarten, Airey, Mr. V, Mrs. Walsh, Ginger Cobb, Phyllis, and Ruth,” Stacy said.
DANIEL HARTMANN ’00 Daniel Hartmann completed all of his course work for a Ph.D. at George Mason University. While working on his masters and Ph.D. he began teaching at The Lab School where he first taught history before becoming a technology specialist. Nine years ago he became The Lab School’s Director of Educational Technology. “I knew I wanted to pursue a career in education during my sophomore year of college,” Daniel said. “Learning how the brain learns information as a psychology major fascinated me. I secured an internship after graduation at The Lab School to see if working in a special education environment lived up to my belief that this was the work that I indeed wanted to pursue. I have been lucky enough to be allowed and encouraged to keep growing as a professional in the same work environment.” FALL 2021
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MARIAN (GODDARD) CARPENTER ‘03 AND NORA GODDARD ‘07 Marian Carpenter is a College Counselor, Internship Coordinator, and Humanities Teacher at The Siena School, an independent school for students with language-based learning differences. “I feel so fortunate to have had amazing teachers at St. Andrew’s. They launched my interest in a career in education,” Marian said. “The struggles I experienced learning to read and being bullied before arriving at St. Andrew’s piqued my interest in teaching students with learning differences.” She earned a B.A. from Bates College where she studied English, Creative Writing, and History, and a Master in Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing from the University of Maryland after producing a book-length manuscript of original poems. Her article, “Time travel is just too dangerous: Helping High School Students Visualize their Futures through Internships,” was recently published in the magazine “Link for Counselors.” After earning a B.A. in psychology and education from Hamilton College and a Master’s degree in School Counseling from Boston College, Nora Goddard began a career as a counselor in independent schools. Today she works at Fairfield Country Day School, an all-boys independent school in Connecticut, where she provides individual student counseling, teaches a socialemotional learning class to sixth graders, consults with teachers and administrators, and supports parents with their questions and concerns. What she enjoys most about being a school counselor is helping children see themselves for their strengths and working collaboratively with them on their goals. As a true believer that education is a lifelong journey, Nora lives by that motto by taking graduate courses at Fairfield University to become a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, with the long-term goal of expanding her support of students to private practice counseling.
ROBIN KAHN ‘92 Robin Kahn has more than 20 years of experience in the field of Jewish education. In 2015, she became the Director of Education and Teen Engagement at Temple Israel of Natick in Massachusetts, and before that held leadership positions in the Boston and Philadelphia areas. “As I learned about Christianity and other world religions (at St. Andrew’s), I became even more interested in learning about Judaism, Jewish history, traditions, culture, and theology. My four years at St. Andrew’s enabled me to better articulate why being Jewish is important to me,” Robin said. “I became a Jewish educator because it is the perfect way to share my passion for learning and Jewish history, culture, and tradition with Jews of all ages.” Robin earned a B.A. and M.A. from Brandeis University in Modern Jewish History and an EdM from Harvard University in Learning and Teaching. In addition to her work at Temple Israel of Natick, Robin directs the Undergraduate Fellows Program at Brandeis University’s Mandel Center for Studies in Jewish Education, where she mentors and teaches undergraduates teaching in Jewish supplemental schools. 34
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MARK SHANOFF ‘88 Mark Shanoff is Chief Operating Officer for Volusia County Public Schools in Florida, where he leads a team of 1,200 employees and manages a $550 million annual budget. “My desire to serve was codified during my St. Andrew’s experience,” Dr. Shanoff said. “Between my community service experiences at the Allen Outreach Center in Anacostia and my summer in Tela, Honduras, I saw how schools were powerful symbols of hope no matter the community.” Prior to this role, Dr. Shanoff served as a high school, middle school, and elementary school principal, and earned accolades including National Distinguished Principal for Florida and National Association of Secondary School Principals State Principal of the Year in Florida. “Bringing the principal’s perspective to this job allows me to keep our large Operations Services Team focused on our core business of developing successful young people—both academically and socially/emotionally. The motivation is the same, but my levers in leadership have changed.”
AMY SELINGER ’88 Amy Selinger has spent 17 years working at Buckingham Browne & Nichols School in Cambridge, Mass. Amy, who attended Colby College and got her M.Ed. from Harvard Graduate School of Education, began her career teaching history (and like St. Andrew’s teachers, she coached as well) and she is now the Director of College Counseling. “I always just felt a pull towards the work,” said Amy. “I did my senior project at St. Andrew’s at a school and I was sort of off to the races from that point on. I remember so many of my teachers and coaches at St. Andrew’s so fondly and they were great role models. To say that the foundation of my career was built on my experience at St. Andrew’s is an understatement. Beyond these inspirational educators, I believe that working with students is my calling and my opportunity to influence the future. Schools, students, parents, and times change, but working with young people is remarkably consistent. The teen years are so critical to our moral and intellectual development that having people who are willing to stand in the storm with these young people as they navigate a world that none of us could have imagined is a total privilege. If I have even a portion of the impact on my students that the caring adults at St. A’s had on my life, I will consider my career a success.”
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ALUMNI WHO WORK IN HIGHER EDUCATION
KEITH ZIMMERMAN ‘84 Keith Zimmerman had no plans to become a university administrator. He took his first job at Exeter University as a way to finance his graduate studies while raising a young family and juggling gigs as a bookseller, sailboat captain, and professional chef. “I shortly came to realize that I was better suited to the variety and teamwork involved in the running of universities than to teaching and research itself,” Keith said. Today, Zimmerman is the University of Bath’s first-ever Chief Operating Officer, where he develops and implements the university’s strategic plan. He is also responsible for a range of the university’s corporate functions, 36
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including Estates, Human Resources, Digital, Sports, Arts, Legal, and Commercial services. When he joined the University of Bath in April 2020, he remarked on the enthusiasm students and staff have for the future of the University, as well as their commitment to caring for each other during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The role of universities will become even more important as societies emerge from the current crisis, and I look forward to working with students and colleagues to help the University of Bath make an even bigger impact on our world.” He was among the administrators who guided the University back to on-campus learning and the regular operation of school services. Zimmerman has held a variety of
university leadership roles over the past 25 years. As the Group Chief Operating Officer at The Open University, he led the comprehensive transformation of many university departments, including student services, human resources, and information technology. At the University of Oxford, he secured significant investments in student services, especially those that addressed well-being among students of all abilities, as Director of Student Administration and Services. What motivates him to stay in this field? “A firm belief that universities, in all their variety, are essential to making the world a better place. And seeing the impact that professional staff can have in helping students and researchers to excel.”
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FIKILE R. BRUSHETT ’02 Fikile R. Brushett ’02 spent the first part of his post-St. Andrew’s life furthering his own education. An undergraduate degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania was followed by graduate degrees in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Since then, he has focused on teaching and research at the university level. He is currently an associate professor of chemical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). “I have the chance to teach, work with, and ultimately learn from some of the brightest students in the world, both in the classroom and in the laboratory. The most rewarding part of my job is helping students wrestle with and ultimately master complex concepts through the development of systematic thinking and flexible problem-solving skills. A close second is the relationships that I am able to build with students during their time at MIT and I always appreciate hearing about all the great things my former students are doing!”
LIBBY BARRINGER ‘00 Dr. Elizabeth (Libby) Barringer has made learning a life-long pursuit. After St. Andrew’s, she went to The College of William and Mary and double majored in government and fine arts. Next she earned a Masters in Political Theory from the London School of Economics and Political Science. After two years working at The American Enterprise Institute, she continued her schooling, working on a Masters and a Ph.D. at UCLA, completing her dissertation Mortal Democracy: Confronting Death in Political Life in 2016. She is currently an associate fellow at the Hannah Arendt Center for Politics and Humanities at Bard College. She teaches political theory courses at Bard College and with the Bard Prison Initiative.
Bryn Seabrook pursued higher education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University after leaving St. Andrew's, earning a B.A, M.S., and Ph.D. during her time there. Awarded a doctorate in Science and Technology Studies, she currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Virginia. Bryn focuses on teaching engineering ethics and challenges engineering undergraduates to consider technology and society as integrated systems. “I started teaching engineering undergraduate students when I was in graduate school,” Bryn said. “Having this unique opportunity showed me that I could make a real difference. From that point on, I knew that I had to be in the classroom.” Seabrook has continued to work in education “because I am inspired by my students. Each semester is an opportunity to learn.”
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KEVIN CRISP ‘94 Kevin Crisp is a tenured full professor in Biology at St. Olaf College, where he teaches Human Anatomy & Physiology, Human Gross Anatomy, and Medical Terminology. He also leads an internship program that allows science and business students to do consulting for medical device companies in Minnesota and Norway. He advises pre-med students as the Chair of the Health Professions Committee and is the faculty advisor to the college EMT service. “I chose the health sciences because I wanted to prepare students for postgraduate careers in a promising, lucrative field that blends science and service,” Kevin said. “My greatest motivation is my students; they are hardworking, energetic, and inspiring young people who give me great hope for the future.”
CAROLINE SCHAUER ‘87 Caroline Schauer has dedicated her postSt. Andrew’s life to science. She earned her B.S., M.S., and PhD in Chemistry and spent time as a postdoctoral fellow both locally and internationally before landing at Drexel University in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. She is currently in her 18th year at Drexel where she is the Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Affairs in the College of Engineering.
APRIL SIZEMORE-BARBER ’01 April Sizemore-Barber is an associate professor in Women’s and Gender Studies at Georgetown University where she conducts research at the intersection of performance, queer, and Africana studies. After completing her undergraduate studies at Oberlin, she earned her Ph.D. from University of California-Berkeley. Last year, she published the book “Prismatic Performances: Queer South Africa and the Fragmentation of the Rainbow Nation.” 38
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BILLY PETITO ’13 Billy Petito followed a memorable musical career at St. Andrew’s by attending the Eastman School of Music. He currently serves as the Director of Jazz Bands at Rochester’s School of the Arts and he also teaches students there, as well as serving as a private music educator.
MICHAEL RIZZO ‘93 Michael Rizzo is the Program Manager of the MFA Creative Writing Program at Hunter College and Director of the Distinguished Writers Series, which brings leading authors to Hunter College’s campus. In 2018, he received a Hertog Fellowship to do research for an upcoming book. Prior to Hunter, where he earned his MFA, he worked in film/TV, commercials, photography, and radio, serving as editorial and script consultant for clients in New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. On the side, he also writes financial and marketing copy.
TRACY YANDLE ‘87 Tracy Yandle headed to Franklin & Marshall after graduating from St. Andrew’s and earned a bachelor’s degree in Government. She later added a Master’s in Environmental Studies from Baylor University and a Ph.D. from Indiana University in Public Policy, studying under Elinor Ostrom, the only woman to win the Nobel Prize for Economics. Currently, she is an associate professor in Emory’s Department of Environmental Sciences where she has spent the last 20 years teaching and conducting research. She was recently presented with one of the 2021 Emory Williams Distinguished Teaching Awards, the highest honor Emory University bestows on its faculty.
ALUMNI WHO WORK OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
EDIE DEMAS ‘83 An audition for St. Andrew’s production of “Godspell” transformed Edie Demas’s high school experience, and set her on the path to creating inspiring arts education programs for students across the country. “Each new project is like the start of rehearsal for a new production. It’s creative, collaborative, challenging, sometimes boundary-breaking, and so very satisfying, but there’s more than that,” Edie said. “This work connects me to the lost 15-yearold that found her way into the spring musical and never looked back.” Edie Demas is President of the Edie Demas Group, where she works as a consultant and independent producer in
the fields of arts management, education, and production for clients ranging from Turnaround Arts at the Kennedy Center to Broadway on Demand’s Broadway Access Classroom. Previously, Edie led the Jacob Burns Film Center as the center’s Executive Director, consulted on the opening of The Wallis performing arts center in Los Angeles, launched the Teaching Artist Ensemble at New Victory Theater, and worked as a teaching fellow, festival and conference producer, and adjunct faculty member at NYU, where she earned her Ph.D. in Educational Theatre. While at the JBFC, Edie created a new middle school social studies and film education integration program in partnership with Brooklyn Historical
Society, Turnaround Arts, and the National Endowment for the Humanities, entitled “Image, Sound, and Story: Created Equal.” Her contributions included facilitating strategic planning, program design, and implementation in service of whole-school arts education, with a special focus on equity, social and emotional learning, culturally responsive pedagogy, and shared leadership. “I am motivated because there are always more students and teachers ready for discovery and innovation, ideally via the support of a robust program,” she said. “Projects like this allow me to connect to kids and teachers alike and to address issues I am passionate about through the arts. It’s a challenge and a privilege and a responsibility. I view it as change-making.” FALL 2021
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GREG ROSENBAUM ‘06 Greg Rosenbaum is the Head of SXSWedu, a conference and festival in Austin, Texas that empowers the education community to advance teaching and learning. Greg leads all aspects of the event, from programming and production to marketing and messaging. He was hired by SXSW to launch SXSWedu in 2010, and led the transition of the festival from a large-scale in-person event to a fully online event in 2021. Greg and his team are planning a hybrid SXSWedu for 2022. “It feels more like we’re community organizers than event planners,” Greg said during a 2018 interview. “That’s in part because of the relationships we’ve cultivated over the years, which support and sustain great programming. Through those relationships I find the greatest joy in our work.”
ANDREW WAYNE ’88 Andrew Wayne has spent his professional and academic life focused on how to improve K-12 education. He earned a B.S. in Physics from Dickinson College, an M.A. from the University of Texas at Austin’s College of Education, and a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland’s School of Public Affairs. Early in his career, he spent time in the classroom as a middle and high school computer science teacher. Since 2004, he has worked at American Institutes for Research and is currently a managing researcher supervising and leading work designed to inform policy and practice in K-12 education. “I got interested in the idea of teaching towards the end of college,” Andrew said. “So, I tried it. I also learned a lot about K-12 education at UT-Austin. That’s really where I charted my path. Education policy seemed important, and I somehow found a way to become a social scientist who focuses on education—the policies, practices, and programs.”
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SHARON LEACH ‘86 Sharon Leach is a clinical neuropsychologist at the nonprofit Stern Center for Language and Learning in Vermont, where she evaluates students, diagnoses learning disabilities, and prescribes recommendations for instruction. She also supervises and instructs medical fellows and residents at the Larner College of Medicine at The University of Vermont. “I chose a career that supports education because I have always had a passion for understanding brain potential and for helping people to reach beyond others’ expectations of them. Our brains grow and change through the process of neuroplasticity, which makes us lifelong learners who can overcome adversity,” Sharon said.
GABE PACHECO ’97
ADAM BARTON ’12
Gabe Pacheco began his journey in education in 2002 shortly after graduating from Bard College. After spending five years teaching science in middle and elementary schools in the New York City public school system (and earning a M.Ed. from City University of New York), he pivoted to arts education to complement his personal interest in creative writing and performing arts. Currently, he helps design curricula and lead professional development workshops with the Story Pirates, an international children’s multimedia educational organization. The primary mission statement of the Story Pirates is to honor the words and ideas of children. In most of their programming they use theatre and comedy to motivate students and to bring their words to life. He also is a museum educator with the New-York Historical Society and just before the pandemic, released a comedy album titled “Risky Behavior” which can be found on Spotify. “During the pandemic, I’ve been able to lead remote workshops on a variety of topics focusing on New York City, U.S. history, civics, protest, and activism. I used humor and my background in comedy to make the online lessons as engaging as possible,” Gabe said. “I spend my days entertaining and educating children on Zoom and spend my evenings performing stand-up comedy around the city. It is my belief that you can’t inspire engagement without being engaging.”
Adam Barton has been busy in the five years since finishing his undergraduate degree at Georgetown University. From traveling as a Princeton in Latin America Fellow, to working at the Brookings Institution, to working as a Visiting Fellow at the Asia Pacific Initiative, he has put education in the center of his life. He is currently a Cambridge International Scholar and Stamps Fellow at the University of Cambridge studying educational change and implementation, with fieldwork slated to begin in Brazil this winter.
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2020-2021 annual report Thanks to a solid foundation, steadfast leadership, and the trust of our wonderful community, St. Andrew’s has been able to thrive during the continued uncertainty that surrounds us due to the ongoing pandemic. The 2020-2021 school year brought record enrollment, a strong operating surplus, and positive cash flow, allowing us to comfortably meet our financial obligations and debt covenants. In addition to tuition revenue, the School’s financial health was further strengthened by the generous philanthropy of the St. Andrew’s community through gifts to capital giving, the Lions Fund, the annual gala, and the One Pride campaign. Enrollment for the coming year is once again at record levels – surpassing 700 students for the first time. Additionally, as this school year began, St. Andrew’s was completing a refinancing of its debt at extremely favorable rates and terms, resulting in significant savings and helping to ensure that the School remains in a strong, healthy financial position. The Board is encouraged by the positive financial results, as well as the continued strong support of our donor community. With your support, St. Andrew’s will continue to provide an extraordinary teaching and learning environment to our students and live our mission to know and inspire each child. Christopher Dymond Treasurer
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income & expenses Unaudited results
OPERATING INCOME Tuition and Fees
$27,490,474
90.7%
$1,570,737
5.2%
Auxiliary Services
$580,804
1.9%
Endowment Draw
$456,500
1.5%
Other Programs
$115,731
0.4%
Other
$61,835
0.2%
Investments
$20,960
0.1%
Annual Giving & Annual Gala*
INCOME
$30,297,041
* Excludes fundraising for capital projects and endowment
OPERATING EXPENSES Salaries and Benefits
$17,340,500
58.9%
Financial Aid**
$5,112,056
17.4%
General
$2,882,323
9.8%
Auxiliary Services
$1,376,568
4.7%
Debt Service
$906,388
3.1%
Plant Operations & Maintenance
$709,032
2.4%
Instructional
$554,272
1.9%
Administrative
$384,301
1.3%
Student Activities
$188,424
0.5%
EXPENSES $29,453,864
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the impact of philanthropy PHILANTHROPIC PRIORITIES AT ST. ANDREW’S LIONS FUND
FUND-A-SCHOLAR GALA
The annual giving program supports faculty salaries and professional development, financial aid, technology, and the arts and athletic programs. A gift to the Lions Fund is the first and most important gift we ask of every member of our community. Participation in this school tradition matters.
The annual Fund-a-Scholar Gala helps support our financial aid program. In 2020-2021, approximately 30% of students received tuition support totaling close to $6 million. CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS
Capital campaigns support construction projects as well as help to grow the school’s permanent endowment.
FUNDRAISING DOLLARS IN 2020-2021 Lions Fund
$1,281,297
32%
CTTL
$975,000
25%
Endowment & Permanently Restricted Funds
$780,501
20%
Gala (Gross)
$410,756
10%
40th Anniversary
$336,822
8%
Student Center
$104,950
3%
$95,222
2%
$3,984,548
100%
Temporary Restricted Funds Total Fundraising Dollars
TOTAL FUNDRAISING DOLLARS $3,984,548
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sapa leadership & committee chairs EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP 2020-2021
President Kathryn Steinman Executive Vice President Kelly Green Kahn Treasurer Didem Bernard Recording Secretary Ellis Rosenberg Upper School Vice President Nicole Fradette Upper School Co-Vice President Regina Farrington Middle School Vice President Mike Bickenbach Middle School Co-Vice President Katie Shrader Lower School Vice President Alison Boland Lower School Co-Vice Presidents Pam Chensavasdijai Nicole Lee Carol Macedo
COMMITTEE CHAIRS & CO-CHAIRS 2020-2021
Done in a Day Karen Schneider Faculty/Staff Appreciation Dana Caghan Fund-a-Scholar Gala Kim Gorman Jessica Somwaru Homecoming Ana Pabón-Naab Lions Care Melchora Alexander P’17 Chris McCloy
VP for Volunteer Support Karen Schneider
Parent to Parent Chris Brown
At-Large Representative Stacey Kane
Project Red Balloon Chris McCloy
THANK YOU TO OUR MANY VOLUNTEERS! Though COVID-19 impacted some of our school traditions this past year, we were able to pivot and provide opportunities for our community to feel connected. If you are interested in volunteering at events this year, email Ana Pabón-Naab at anaab@saes.org. Lower School Book Fair Fall BBQ Family Heritage Night Young Authors and Artists Week Middle School Pizza & Games Upper School Campus Kitchen Homecoming BBQ Performing Arts Visual Arts
All School Done in a Day Faculty Appreciation Flower Mart Fund-a-Scholar Gala Grandparents and Special Friends Day Holiday Décor Homecoming Lions Care Parents Council of Washington Parent to Parent Project Red Balloon St. Andrew’s Holiday Baking
Why We Volunteer
Making the decision to volunteer was easy after seeing the excitement on our sons’ faces the moment they stepped on the St. Andrew’s campus. Volunteering has been a great way to support our children’s education while connecting with wonderful parents and faculty. It has allowed us great insight into their school experience while supporting and strengthening the school’s values of community and inclusivity. There is no shortage of volunteer opportunities at St. Andrew’s – SAPA, Lions Fund, etc. – and it is our way of contributing and building stronger for the next generation of Lions!” NATALIE AND TONY BEST
PARENTS TO JALEN ‘23 AND CAMERON ‘26
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board of trustees support SUPPORT FROM 2020-2021 TRUSTEES Rana Alarapon Bill Amick Al Antezana Gail Atwood Rene Augustine Kellie Bickenbach Kevin Borgmann Betsey Drucker Christopher Dymond Rev. John Harmon Brian Harris Diane Hastings Sandy S. Horowitz Anthony Izzo III Parisa Karaahmet ‘87 Marc Kaufman Robert Kosasky Larissa Levine ‘06 Shelia Maith Fred Scarboro DeMaurice Smith Kathy Steinman Salim Suleman Tom Taylor ‘00
SUPPORT FROM FORMER TRUSTEES Lon Babby Dick Backus Chris Beard David Beers Harvey Borkin Ted Cage ‘85 Paul Carew David Cheung
Tim Clark Kate Clark Jean Crocker Michael DiPaula-Coyle ‘98 Anne Duvall Janet Evans Gail Feagles Jennifer Freedman Linda Graham Tom Graves ‘83 Sally Hall Jane Harter
100% of the Board of Trustees gave to the Lions Fund in the 2020-2021 school year.
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David Helms David Heywood Stacey Kane Eva Kanupke Marc Kaufman Carter Keithley Margo Klass Ellen Kohn Rachel Lane ‘96 Andrea LaRue Linda Ligon Sheila Lindveit Alaster MacDonald Aris Mardirossian Martha Martin Chris McCloy Dianne O’Flinn Jane O’Kieffe
Esther Pinder Larry Platt Vivian Portner Lorraine Rogstad Isabelle Schuessler Richard Shackleford Michael Sibarium Cora Simpson Dave Smith Karen Smith Dan Wagner Anne Wallace Steve Ward Sandy Wehunt Erin Wright-Gandhi ‘96 Jim Young
jess borg society The Jess Borg Society, named in honor of the founding headmaster of St. Andrew’s, was established to honor the vision and generosity of all participants in the St. Andrew’s planned giving program. If you have already made a provision for St. Andrew’s in your estate planning and your name is not listed below, please contact the Advancement Office so we can include your name in future listings. Millard Alexander and Lee Henry Clifford Ayers Jim and Andy Cantwell Steve and Karen Carey Ed and Leslie Cronin Anne Duvall Leslie Finn Elizabeth Hinchliff Ivona Kaz-Jepsen Carter and Fran Keithley Robert Kosasky and Beatriz González-Kosasky Alaster and Sue McDonald Harwood and Suzanne Martin Terri Phelps Carr and Ed Carr David Pivirotto Corrie Shanahan Maud and Orville Shirey
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Why We Give
‘A happy student learns best.’ When we first heard these words, they rang true to us. Because St. Andrew’s fully embraces this principle — just one of many examples of research-informed teaching and learning that makes St. Andrew’s a global leader in the field — both of our sons have had positive educational experiences here. They have been fortunate to have exceptional teachers committed to applying the latest research and to their individual professional development. We are also proud of the strong athletics program and premier facilities that give students the opportunity to excel on the court or the field.” RENE AUGUSTINE AND MARK ALARIE
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leadership giving societies * In recognition of combined contributions to the Auction and Lions Fund.
St. Andrew’s Society ($50,000+)
Catherine and Mark Emmerson Benedict and Ella Peters Fred and Cheryl Scarboro
Tartan Society ($25,000+)
Bill and Cheryl Amick Rene Augustine and Mark Alarie Kevin and Haise Borgmann Dorothy Chiaramonte Rodger and Nickie Currie Andy and Kenwyn Kindfuller* Robert and Aimee Lehrman Paul and Rosanne McDermott Dan and Claire Wagner Jim and Nancy Young Christy Young Goldman, Sachs & Co. J. William and Helen D. Stuart Foundation The Dr. Francis P. Chiaramonte Family Foundation
Orlando and Judith Delogu Deirdre Gallagher and Sean Gallagher Tony and Donna Izzo* William and Dana Jackson Amry and Farah Junaideen Robert Kosasky and Beatriz González-Kosasky* Cal and Esperanza LaRoche Stephanie Leahey and Mark Leahey* Aris and Marianne Mardirossian Nate Mitchell ‘05 Pierre Omidyar ‘84 and Pam Omidyar Megan Rupp De and Karen Smith Trey and Christina Wills United Way Fannie Mae Foundation The Aris and Marianne Mardirossian Charitable Foundation
Red and White Society ($5,000 - $9,999)
Kevin and Tara Abikoff Pat and Debbie Allender John Allender ‘04 Alvaro and Karen Anillo Sally and Grant Bailey Morty and Grace Bender J.B. Bender ‘05 Sylvia Blake Alison and Sean Boland Vicki Casey and Peter Teeley David and Angela Cheung Betsey and Rob Drucker Yomi and Maureen Edu David and Manisha Eigner Gregg Elias and Mindy Ginsburg Michael and Alexandra Horowitz Dana Hyde and Jonathan Chambers Zhiping Liu and Mary Wang
Postoak Circle ($17,500-$24,999)
Chris and Lynn Brown* Brian and Sara Jane Harris* Barry and Suzi Henderson Sandy and Al Horowitz Bennett Stichman and Shannon Stichman Stichman Family Foundation T. Rowe Price Associates Foundation, Inc.
Lions Pride Society ($10,000 - $17,499)
Maryann Agge and Scott Agge Norm and Meg Augustine Kellie and Michael Bickenbach Lisa Barnard and Ross Brindle* David Battan and Cheryl Battan* Dane Butswinkas Michael and Holly Cirrito* Michael Clark ‘89 and Anne Clark Clark-Winchcole Foundation Sarah and Joe Davis* Joe and Nancy Delogu
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Joe and Maren Matal Loring Millin and Myrtle Millin Greg Portner ‘91 and Courtney Portner Ned and Rory Quint Eric and Rebeccah Sensenbrenner Paige Shirk ‘96 and Tim Shirk Richard and Jessica Somwaru Larry and Allison Spaccasi 52
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Stefanie and John Stark Kathy and Howard Steinman Slim and Carisa Suleman Neal and Connie Sullivan Steve and Kristen Ward American Endowment Foundation Dorothy G. Bender Foundation Hendrix Family Foundation
Ashvin Ahuja and Val Ahuja Al and Rebecca Antezana Gail and Fred Atwood Remi and Rishi Bhatnagar Rhonda Bray and Robert Huffman Toby and Nici Bush Meng Cai Pierre and Amy Chao Christopher Dymond and Minh Le Tom and Amy Fisher Nicole Fradette and Steve Berman John Freeman David and Jane Good Andrew and Lee Anne Graeub Campbell and Joy Graeub Lorne and Emily Greene Rick Haas and Patrizia Tumbarello Julie and Tim Herwig Paul Iribe ‘05 and Anna Iribe William and Dana Jackson Randy and Kelly Green Kahn Parisa Karaahmet ‘87 and Barbaros Karaahmetoglu Lizz and Scott Kauffman Charlie and Marni Kehler Rick and Marlene Kelly Ellen Kohn and Timothy Muzzio Dresden Koons and Alex Perdikis Andrea LaRue and Matthew Schwartz Katie and Erik Linn Dan and Theresa Luchsinger Kristen and John Ludecke Carol and Marcelo Macedo Scott and Louise Mackay Chris and Dave McCloy Jackie and Carlos Mesa Andrew and Stacey Milne Alvaro Molina-Cruz and Marcia Brown Nicholas Porritt and Elena Michaels Janna and Paul Ryan Kim and Justin Shur William and Rose Wallace Enfeng Wang and Yan Wei Maria and Lee Weber Jonathan and Jennifer Wenk Tammy and Todd Wincup Greater Washington Community Foundation Stone and Holt Weeks Foundation Wiley, Rein and Fielding Bristol Myers Squibb
sustained donors Sustained donors are loyal supporters who have made contributions to St. Andrew’s for the past ten consecutive years or more. The number in parentheses after the donors’ names represents the number of years they have given.
Twenty-Five Years or More
Libby Bauer and David Brown (30) Paul and Amelia Carew (35) Carol Coffin (41) Jean Crocker and Bill Crocker (30) Paul and Elizabeth Geffert (28) Tracey Goodrich (35) Sally Hall (25) Harold and Penny Heltzer (25) John and Joan Holden (36) Tim Hopkins ‘84 and Heidi Hopkins (34) Ellen Kohn and Timothy Muzzio (25) Sheila Lindveit (35) Harwood and Suzanne Martin (35) Dianne and Chris O’Flinn (29) Larry Platt and Clare Herington (25) Vivian Portner and Ed Portner (37) Mark Portner ‘88 and Alex Portner ‘89 (28) Michael and Annette Poston (26) Boyer Proffitt ‘88 and Eileen Proffitt (26) Skip Rideout (33) Phyllis Robinson and Nik Hughes (35) Lorraine and Barry Rogstad (39) Cora Simpson (36) Sandy Wehunt (32) Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation (26)
Robert Kosasky and Beatriz González-Kosasky (20) Anne Macdonell (22) Jack and Kathy McMackin (21) John and Mary McMillen (20) Pierre Omidyar ‘84 and Pam Omidyar (22) Ritchie Porter and Wendy Lanxner (21) Greg Portner ‘91 and Courtney Portner (21) Joan Robinson (21) Annesley K. Schmidt (23) Tammy Stone ‘87 and Steve Stone (21) Brad Tirpak ‘87 (24) Anne and Rick Wallace (22)
Fifteen Years or More
John Allender ‘04 (16) Larry Ash and Suzanne Duvall (15) Chris Beard (18) Bill Becker and Joan Alper (17)
Michael Clark ‘89 and Anne Clark (18) Nick Cobbs (19) Marilyn Converse and Robert Converse (16) Scott and Kelsi Corkran (15) Carmody Daman ‘93 and Alex Daman (17) Michael DiPaula-Coyle ‘98 and Torie Nilsen (18) John and Tammy Gill (15) Maryann Heim ‘95 and Chris Heim (17) Jossy Heltzer ‘04 (16) Margy and Douglas Hemmig (16) Stephen Hewitt and Mercedes Meyer (15) Sean Hurney (17) Tony and Donna Izzo (17) Izzo Family Foundation (17) Andy Karron and Janet Storella (16) Alisa Kaswell ‘05 (16) Rico and Marie Martini (17) Richard McEntire and Robin McEntire (17)
Twenty Years or More
Pat and Debbie Allender (23) Dick and Elisabeth Backus (22) Marcia Boogaard (24) David Brandt and Heather Lair (21) Chantal Cassan (20) Ginger Cobb and Doug Cobb (23) Sarah and Joe Davis (21) Anne Duvall (21) Gail and Prentiss Feagles (24) Tim Finn ‘96 (21) Rich and Tiggy Green (22) Dana Harrison ‘92 and Jason Harrison (23) Walter Haynes (20) David Helms and Susan Maloney (24) David and Barbara Heywood (20) Julie Jameson (24) FALL 2021
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Jennifer McZier ‘92 (17) Aileen Moodie and Michael Moodie (18) Kim O’Shaughnessy and Brian O’Shaughnessy (16) Bob and Erin Petraites (18) Susheela Robinson and David Robinson (15) Jay and Carol Sanders (17) Robert and Pat Silverman (16) Larry and Allison Spaccasi (16) Robin Taub and Michael Pfeifer (16) Tom White and Liz Ehinger (19) Glenn and Debra Whitman (18)
Ten Years or More
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Lyndon Boozer and Karen Anderson (10) Mike Boyland ‘09 (12) Dorothy Chiaramonte (12) The Dr. Francis P. Chiaramonte Family Foundation (11) Richard and Georganne Coco (10) Jean Cohen (10) Sherry Craig (13) Troy Dahlke (12) David Daniel and Sally Dunkelberger (11) Philip Doerr ‘10 (10) Betsey Drucker and Rob Drucker (13) Janet and Mark Evans (11) Tom and Amy Fisher (10) Gary and Sue Fitzgerald (14) Tom Graves ‘83 and Jodi Graves (12) David and Barbara Haight (12) Chris and Lauri Harkins (10) Diane Hastings and Frank Panopoulos (12)
Sandy and Al Horowitz (13) Lisa Jacobs and Les Jacobs (10) Eva Kanupke (11) Karen Kaufman (11) Judy Kee and Nelson Kee (11) Ian Kelleher and Nicole Morgan (14) Shelley Keneally and Ryan Keneally (11) Liz Kiingi ‘87 and Stephen Kiingi (14) Sung Hee Kim and Hyun Lee (12) Dale Kynoch (13) Christine Lewis and Brian Lewis (13) Sheila Maith and David Douglass (12) Aris and Marianne Mardirossian (12) Martha Martin and John O’Neill (13) Mark and Cyndi McKnight (12) Monique McMillan-Jackson and Terrence Jackson (13) Lloret Moussa (12) Susan Murray and James Murray (13) Geoffrey and Joan Naab (11) Madeline O’Brien ‘05 and Graham O’Brien (13) Jenny Olin and Bill Olin (10) Ana Pabón-Naab and Richard Naab (14) Diana Pabón-Nugent and Greg Nugent (11) Dorothy Prats (10) Brian and Michelle Radecki (12) Tim and Karen Rose (10) Rose Sanford (12) Jane Schmidt ‘93 (11) Michael Sibarium and Laura Govoni-Sibarium (13) Walker and Lauren Simpson (14) Kurt and Penny Sinclair (12) De and Karen Smith (11) Sam Speier ‘95 and Andrew Henderson (14) Nikki Starace and James Masciuch (12) Andy and Diane Stern (10) Diane Stewart (12) Spring Swinehart and Peter Swinehart (13) Tom Taylor ‘00 and Sara Fanucchi (12) Irina Varamesova and Anton Varamesova (13) Dan and Claire Wagner (12) Steve and Kristen Ward (11) Erin Wright-Gandhi ‘96 and Koonal Gandhi (14) Christy Young (10) Jim and Nancy Young (10)
current parents Thank you to our Lions Fund co-chairs Kellie Bickenbach P’26 ’28 and Fred Scarboro P’22. * Denotes Lions Fund volunteers
Class of 2021 76% Participation
The Rev. Patty Alexander and The Rev. Randy Alexander Bill and Cheryl Amick Alvaro* and Karen* Anillo David and Cheryl Battan Steven and Nancy Behram Didem Bernard Robert and Sofia Blake Beth and Daryle Bobb Lyndon Boozer and Karen Anderson Michael and Holly Cirrito Stacie Crawford Rodger and Nickie Currie* K.D. and Geri Davis Joe and Nancy Delogu Dennis and Gretchen Dourgarian Christopher Dymond and Minh Le Lur Egan Gregg Elias and Mindy Ginsburg Ulric Eriksson von Allmen and Linda von Allmen Max Fainberg and Lori Klein Jonathan and Debbie Forrest Deirdre and Sean Gallagher Jordan Goldstein and Hillary Davidson Dana Goozh Tom Graves ‘83 and Jodi Graves Dan Hartinger Amry and Farah Junaideen Stacey and Dan Kane Dick Kasting and Susan Oursler Judy and Nelson Kee Dominique Khieu Bob Latchford and Karen McDonnell
86% of parents gave to the Lions Fund in the 2020-2021 school year.
Kevin and Musa Little Bo Liu and Lijun Xing Joe and Maren Matal Kunal and Lili Mehta Mark Murray and Tina Rouse Mwikali Mutia Rob Naddelman and Jen Roberti Bryan and Lisa Newcombe Aric and Tammy Noboa Jenny and Bill Olin Jason and Michelle Pardo Benedict and Ella Peters Drew and Meredith Pinto Angel and Bill Quarles Michael and Caren Ravitch Medardo Rincon and Veronica Bolanos Steve and Julie Rubley Javier and Jessica Saavedra Manning and Nikki Savage Adam and Karen Schneider Tim Schoeb and Karen Portik Ed and Kathryn Schwartz Seth Speyer and Linda Popejoy Peter Speyrer and Lia Sieghart Andy and Diane Stern Robin Teasley Thomas and Gillian Tillman Babs Uku Jonathan and Jennifer Wenk Brent and Katie Wiesel Trey and Christina Wills David Wray Jim and Nancy Young Christy Young Julie and Scott Zebrak
Class of 2022 87% Participation
Maryann and Scott Agge Amy and Manish Agrawal Ijaz Ahmad and Julie Campbell* Rana and Robert Alarapon Gus and Ilene Atiyah
Stacy Bakri and Rami Bakri Lisa Barnard and Ross Brindle Leon and Sabrina Beresford Dalia and David Blass Loryn and Abba Blum Kevin and Haise Borgmann Barbara Bradley and Jim O’Grady Chris and Lynn Brown Toby* and Nici Bush Christina and Geoff Chalmers Michael Clark ‘89 and Anne Clark Kyle and Tyra Cochran Karen and John Colbert Katrina and Scott Dodro Anna and Blair Fernau Alex Flecker and Barbara Byers Jennette and Adrian Foreman Nicole Fradette and Steve Berman Daniel Freedman Jennifer Freedman Brett and Mary Kay Gamma Jessica and John Gaughan Adam and Kim Gorman Andrew and Lee Anne Graeub Lorne and Emily Greene Rick Haas and Patrizia Tumbarello Danielle Hayot and Scott Fults Sam and Vanessa Heitner Michael and Alexandra Horowitz Brooks and Courtney Hundley Kevin James and Monica Medrek Blair and Chris Kaine Charlie and Marni Kehler Erik and Maryann Kitchen Hong Jin Lee and John Wentz Megan Leone-Perkins and Todd Perkins Jim Lobsenz and Eileen Abt* Dan and Theresa Luchsinger Kristen and John Ludecke Karen and Rodney Makoske Phyllis and Jonathan Marcus Chris and Dave McCloy Rodney and Kathryn McCray FALL 2021
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Loring Millin and Myrtle Millin Gwendolyn Mitchell Brad Mitchell Raul and Miriam Molina Melissa Moore and Christopher Alewine David Muchane and Christine Kamunge-Muchane Aron Newman and Elizabeth Moss David Nickel Jessica Nickel Brad and Jennifer Nordheimer Malachy and Dana Nugent Emmett and Kristin O’Keefe Kristen and Spyro Papademetriou Kelly Pemberton Benedict and Ella Peters Deband Brian Povinelli Ned and Rory Quint Teresa Reading Nicole Ruman Skinner and David Skinner
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Janna and Paul Ryan Sahra Sarfarazi Fred* and Cheryl Scarboro Tracy and Mike Schlegel Caroline and Andrew Sherman Richard and Jessica Somwaru Lisa and Conrad Stevenson Slim and Carisa Suleman James and Hisako Thompson Masai and Sandra Troutman Winter and Corrie Troxel Izim Tuncer and Murat Tuncer Jason and Melissa Twomey William and Rose Wallace Glenn and Debra Whitman Katie Yehl ‘86 and Tim Yehl
Class of 2023 84% Participation
Kevin and Tara Abikoff
Maryann and Scott Agge Luis Aguilar and Monica Estrada Ashvin and Val Ahuja Larry and Yemi Akinde Behnaz Almasikoupaei and Behnam Kaveh Karen and Jeff Ansary Steven and Nancy Behram Bizhan Beiramee and Marjan Yousefi Tony and Natalie Best Al and Tammie Boggs Hillary and Matthew Brill Joe and Nancy Delogu Caroline Diamond and Chris Dunne Ben Fagoroye and Tyra Harris-Fagoroye Tom and Amy Fisher Andrea Fough and Brian Fough Fefe Fowler Corrin Gee Lenise and Michael Gibson Dana Goozh Jim and Meesha Graham Kristle Green Jill and Chris Holland Lisa and Robert Hopson William and Dana Jackson Tyrone and Arian June Randy and Kelly Green Kahn Kevin Kelliher Laurie Kelliher Beth and Rich Levine Nicolas Lloreda and Alessandra Tassara Greg and Erin-Kate Lobring Elias and Despina Manos Joe and Maren Matal Kim McClure Mike and Lesley McNamara Rodil Mondragon and Evelyn Andrade Brendan and Kristina O’Neill Nora Olson and Talbot Smith Ashish Pandit Deb and Brian Povinelli Vanessa Prada de Richey and Tim Richey Bahram and Maryam Redjaee Mary Jo and Rob Roberton Marcie and Brett Robinson Ronna and Ellis Rosenberg Sheilah and Roderick Rowe Janna and Paul Ryan Jana and Seth Safra Claudine Saxton Ross Saxton Adam and Karen Schneider Troy Seals and Tasha Carroll-Seals Allen and Aimee Segal
Why We Give
As a family who recently immigrated to the U.S., diversity was an important value for us in choosing a school. What we love about St. Andrew’s is the warm and welcoming atmosphere, as well as the respectful attitude towards different cultures. The unconditional acceptance from the faculty and staff gives us a natural sense of belonging and both of my children have blossomed in this environment. Taking part in the Lions Fund is our way of saying thank you to this wonderful school community who has been so supportive of us.” MENG CAI
PARENT TO FEYNMAN ‘28 AND ANNA ‘32
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Meredith and Petar Stojkovic Marisa and Michael Summers Azin Tajdar and Esmail Sadeghi Marti Thomas and Michael Zola Christine Treiber and Andrew Bender Izim and Murat Tuncer Nick Vasilopoulos and Elaine Engle-Vasilopoulos Ed and Yolonda Walden Susan Waterman Gary and Ali Weitzman* Brent and Katie Wiesel Victoria Wilbur Trey and Christina Wills Michael and Patti Worch
Class of 2024 93% Participation
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Rhonda Bray and Robert Huffman Elizabeth and Rep Burks Mauricio and Karina Carvalho Vicki Casey and Peter Teeley Varapat and Natinee Chensavasdijai Michael and Holly Cirrito Michael Clark ‘89 and Anne Clark Howard and Hanna Cohen Jodi and Jonathan Cohen Corrie and Dean Conway Christine and Michael Coyle Rodger and Nickie Currie* Tanguy de Carbonnieres Michele and Jeff Derogatis Mollie Dougherty Andreas and Dena Doulaveris Betsey and Rob Drucker Yomi and Maureen Edu Carmen and Sarah Facciobene Regina and Tad Farrington Richard and Rachel Freytag Julie and Dimitri Georgelakos Mike and Wendy Gilman Jordan Goldstein and Hillary Davidson Lorne and Emily Greene Zain Habboo and Neil Stormer
Susan and Joe Hansen Anthony and Vickye Hayter Maryann Heim ‘95 and Chris Heim Barry and Suzi Henderson Bret and Andrea Hester Jaime and Adam Hirschfeld Chinyere and Edward Hubbard Dana Hyde and Jonathan Chambers Stacey and Dan Kane Judy and Nelson Kee Mitiku Kelkay and Senait Zena Ian Kelleher and Nicole Morgan Stacy and Seth King Nikyn and Jefga Tina Koso-Thomas Robert and Aimee Lehrman Katie and Erik Linn Beth Marans and Brett Lonker Yael Marciano Paul and Rosanne McDermott Tom Mercuro Alvaro Molina-Cruz and Marcia Brown Melissa Myers-Soberanis and Jose Soberanis Rob Naddelman and Jen Roberti George and Stella Oguchi Ruzanna Ohanyan and Roger Walton
Kristen and Spyro Papademetriou Jennie and Kimo Phillips Pat Piercey and Kathy Ward Greg Portner ‘91 and Courtney Portner Roberto Rodriguez and Rocio Inclan-Rodriguez Katherin Ross Phillips and John Phillips Javier and Jessica Saavedra Kristen and Rob Sandler Ellen Schein Tim Schoeb and Karen Portik Dena and David Schoenfeld Kim and Justin Shur Jon and Jennifer Solovey Richard and Jessica Somwaru Kathy and Howard Steinman David Storper and Dana Caghan Slim and Carisa Suleman Doaa Taha and Salah Brahimi Azin Tajdar and Esmail Sadeghi Josiane Tchongouang and Jean-Pascal Nganou Stephen and Anne Ubl Peter and Becky Umhofer Nury Villamil Katherine Voglmayr Trevor Voglmayr Jiedi and Anna Wang Enfeng Wang and Yan Wei Steve and Kristen Ward Jonathan and Jennifer Wenk Michelle Wilson Tammy and Todd Wincup
Stephanie and Mark Leahey Michael and Laura Levin Beth and Rich Levine Jim Lobsenz and Eileen Abt* Kristen and John Ludecke Carol and Marcelo Macedo Martha Martin and John O’Neill Susan Mathias and Michael Neifach Anita and Fuat Mehmetoglu Bethel Mengistu and Amha Woldemeskel Jackie Mesa and Carlos Mesa Malachy and Dana Nugent Nuala O’Connor and Peter Bass Molly and Mark Olcott
Chong and Marie Park Pat Piercey and Kathy Ward Polly and Matthew Poffenroth George Ruiz and Katie Shvartsman Adam and Karen Schneider Eric and Rebeccah Sensenbrenner Amy and Stuart Sherman Kathy and Howard Steinman Tia Stephens Bennett and Shannon Stichman Moulaye Sy and Sandra Duvall David Walker and Nicky Bowyer Maria and Lee Weber Katie Yehl ‘86 and Tim Yehl
Class of 2025 85% Participation
Luis Aguilar and Monica Estrada Ashvin and Val Ahuja Milicent and Reggie Alexander Al and Rebecca Antezana Greer and Brandon Bautz Bizhan Beiramee and Marjan Yousefi Wendy and Boyd Christmas Kirk and Michelle Clay Richard and Georganne Coco Stacie Crawford Michele and Steve Friedman Margy and Douglas Hemmig Julie and Tim Herwig Eva Kanupke Shelley and Ryan Keneally Paul Kennedy and Patricia Vercelli Sarah and Heath Knakmuhs Denise and John Kotek FALL 2021
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Class of 2026 94% Participation
Tolu Adu and Doyin Brown-Adu Kola and Bukola Aina Meena and Jason Andrew Jill Babby Lisa Barnard and Ross Brindle Julian Barnes and Kate Marsh Stuart and Amy Baumgardner* Catherine Bennett* Tony Best and Natalie Best Kellie* and Michael Bickenbach Juan Caicedo and Paola Florez Christina and Geoff Chalmers Pierre and Amy Chao
Souleymane Coulibaly and Viviane Konan Epse Coulibaly Julian Cristia and Paulina Kogan Andreas and Dena Doulaveris Cari Duncan ‘92 and Leon Duncan Richard and Rachel Freytag Deirdre and Sean Gallagher Chris and Gwendolyn Graves Hannah Harlan and Chris Harlan William and Dana Jackson Mitiku Kelkay and Senait Zena Jordan and Molly Love Carol and Marcelo Macedo Yael Marciano Jennifer and Chip McCollum
Monique McMillan-Jackson and Terrence Jackson Bethel Mengistu and Amha Woldemeskel Erin and Greg O’Connell Benedict and Ella Peters Gerald Riggs and Tasha Jackson George Ruiz and Katie Shvartsman Dom and Liz Saint-Loth Allen and Aimee Segal Marielle and Andrew Shortell Jeff and Katie Shrader Andrea Smith Stefanie and John Stark Joe and Veronica Strasnick Camille Wahl Andrew Wayne ‘88 and Florence Kao Cindy Yang and Jingbo Xiao Quan Yuan and Fusheng Li
Class of 2027 100% Participation
Kevin and Tara Abikoff Nicole Amado Leon and Lelah Anderson Ali Azad and Behnaz Shakoori Shabnam Belat Loryn and Abba Blum Carolyn Carmody and Mary Strimel Travis and Tiffany Chase Michael and Holly Cirrito Kirk and Michelle Clay Kyle and Tyra Cochran Tanya and Ronald Correa Andreas and Dena Doulaveris Melody and Alex Freeman Desha and Ryan Golden Jenny and Matt Heaton Jaime and Adam Hirschfeld Denise Holmes Blair and Chris Kaine Rajendra Kethavath Mark and Andrea Langevin Jessica Leach ‘91 and Denver Leach Michael and Laura Levin Brandon and Andrea Mazur Kourosh Mehrabian Ruth Moreno and Ghalib Bradosti Anahita Norouzi Benedict and Ella Peters Megan and Seth Rogge Ahmed Saeed and Hananah Zaheer Julie Suh and Jason Bromer Kathy Vanderhook-Gomez and Ruben Gomez Linda Vinci 60
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Why We Give
St. Andrew’s is more than a school — it is a community woven together by faith, kindness, curiosity, and ingenuity. These timeless values are building blocks for our family. We invest in St. Andrew’s to bring alive and cement these ideals in the dayto-day lives of our children. It is a blessing to be a part of this community that not only seeks ‘to know and inspire’ our children, but also helps our children to know and inspire themselves. We are proud to see their confidence and individuality blossom.” ALISON AND SEAN BOLAND
PARENTS TO GABRIEL ‘31, MYLES ‘33, AND AMALIE ‘35
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Class of 2028 100% Participation
Kellie* and Michael Bickenbach Meng Cai Nicole and Todd Chappell Amanda and Jason Chen Michael Clark ‘89 and Anne Clark Richard and Georganne Coco Rachel Cokinos and Mary Daly Scott and Kelsi Corkran Stephanie Curtis Schmitt Robert and Cynthia Dious Yomi and Maureen Edu Catherine and Mark Emmerson Hilarie and Matt Hall Hannah and Chris Harlan Owen Horne ‘89 and Terry Horne Ari Karen Mitiku Kelkay and Senait Zena Ro Lin Dusty and Marc Menick Tiffanee and Walter Neighbors Molly and Mark Olcott 62
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Ted and Haesun Park Samantha Rosenberg Paul Schmitt Jenney Shen and Serol Gurun Amy and Stuart Sherman Kirsten Singleton and Adam Jacobs Tia Stephens David Vincent and Tisola Noel-Birdsong Camille Wahl Michele White and Cynthia Shelton
Class of 2029 90% Participation
Kevin and Tara Abikoff Al and Rebecca Antezana Julian Barnes and Kate Marsh Amie and Jeff Breslow Nicole and Todd Chappell Amanda and Jason Chen Edie Demas ‘83 and Chuck Graef Thad Ficarra and Katherine Kadin Ficarra Meredith and Frank Hallagan Stephen Hewitt and Mercedes Meyer
Ian Kelleher and Nicole Morgan Michael and Laura Levin Carol and Marcelo Macedo Malachy and Dana Nugent Kelly Pemberton Megan and Seth Rogge Rebecca and Steven Siegel David Vincent and Tisola Noel-Birdsong Susan Wachira-Nyika and James Nyika
Class of 2030 100% Participation
Ignacio and Nina Aicardi Remi and Rishi Bhatnagar Mauricio and Karina Carvalho Michelle Davis and Dakarai Thompson Michae and Koran Godwin Desha and Ryan Golden Mehrdad and Dasha Guilani Hilarie and Matt Hall Adam Hellman and Lorien Redmond Tanai and Woramon Khiaonarong Yoko and Takuji Komatsuzaki
Stephanie and Adam Lenkin Scott and Louise Mackay Steve and Kate Marino Kourosh Mehrabian Stephanie and Virgil Moore Anahita Norouzi Wah Hui Ong and Wei-Jen Leow Steven and Dionne Taylor Eric and Jenny Winston
Class of 2031 100% Participation
Brian Altman and Jerry Boegler Leon and Lelah Anderson Fernanda Arnaldez and Christian Mambrin Alison and Sean Boland Varapat and Natinee Chensavasdijai Souleymane Coulibaly and Viviane Konan Epse Coulibaly Stephanie Curtis Schmitt Nichola Graham Daniel Gurara and Aster Lemessa Mary Kasprik and Thomas Cassidy Sejong Kim and Sooyeon Park Mark and Cyndi McKnight Rodil Mondragon and Evelyn Andrade Richard Nguyen and Camilla Lee Paul Schmitt Warren Sealey and Sushila Chelliah Paul and Shannon Ternes Kelley Yager Adam Yager
Class of 2033 100% Participation
Tiffany Adorno and Damon Jones Samira Askarova Vora and Gary Vora Remi and Rishi Bhatnagar Alison and Sean Boland Alex and Maria Chaudhry Robert Dadd and Levette Scarboro Jennette and Adrian Foreman Michae and Koran Godwin Audrey Jia Zhiping Liu and Mary Wang Richard Nguyen and Camilla Lee Angela Sandford and Bronwen Millet Paul and Shannon Ternes Wesley Wu
Class of 2034 83% Participation
Fernanda Arnaldez and Christian Mambrin Danielle and Ansel Collins Mehrdad and Dasha Guilani Patricia Kanashiro and Elliot Levy Shin Kim and Katherine Lim Dresden Koons and Alex Perdikis Alyssa and Brett Morris Corey and Taryn Null Swati Saxena and Daniel Allen Andre Vieira de Carvalho and Regina Cardenas
Class of 2035 100% Participation
Jason and Alex Aschenbach Matthew and Christina Berlin Alison and Sean Boland Alex and Maria Chaudhry Morgan and Nicole Evans Alex Fernández-Pons and Alejandro Fernández-Pons Christina and Thomas Heidenberger Zhiping Liu and Mary Wang Dan Liu Vas Pournaras and Gary Mayes Angela Sandford and Bronwen Millet Marielle and Andrew Shortell Robin and Andrew Sprague Jimmy Su and Eunice Chen
Class of 2036 100% Participation
Alyssa and Jonathan Betz Alyssa and Brett Morris Dane and Andrea Smith Angela and Kyle West Francesca and Sean Zelachowski
Class of 2032 100% Participation
Tiffany Adorno and Damon Jones Edna Armendariz and Rick Mulligan Eve Besant and Gregg Jones Janelle* and Bryan Burt Meng Cai Adesike Erondu Rafael Goncalves and Martha Velasquez Scot and Metri Holliday Michelle and Tristan Holmes Patricia Kanashiro and Elliot Levy Julia Lee and Henrique Chociay Stephanie and Adam Lenkin Dan Matuszak and Sarah Arden Phearom Mey Tejav Safai and Nazli Shivazi Andre Vieira de Carvalho and Regina Cardenas Megan and Christian Walter Eric and Jenny Winston FALL 2021
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alumni leadership gift club
Founders Circle ($2,500+)
John Allender ‘04 J.B. Bender ‘05 Michael Clark ‘89 Paul Iribe ‘05 Parisa (Kazemian) Karaahmet ‘87 Nate Mitchell ‘05 Pierre Omidyar ‘84 Greg Portner ‘91 Paige (Speyer) Shirk ‘96
Mighty Lions ($1,000-$2,499)
Ted Cage ‘85 Carmody (Gaba) Daman ‘93 Edie Demas ‘83 Stratimir Doytch ‘97 Kristen Ekedahl Tauber ‘89 Tim Finn ‘96 Graham Johnston ‘90 Larissa Levine ‘06 Peter Rosan ‘99 Katie (Horne) Yehl ‘86
St. Andrew’s Pride ($500-$999)
Alex Bierlein-George ‘95 Liz (Thornton) Bowling ‘88 Catherine Callaway ‘88 Paige (Dreyfuss) Cooper ‘93 Whitney Delphos ‘05 Matt Edenbaum ‘05 Gevry (Becker) Fontaine ‘90 Michael Fuller ‘12 Nora Goddard ‘07 Tom Graves ‘83 John Hale ‘07 Hannah (Davis) Harlan ‘08 Trevor Johnson ‘04 Jessica (Wills) Leach ‘91 Mari (Palmer) McDonald ‘95 Tom McMackin ‘08 Jennifer McZier ‘92 Jane Schmidt ‘93 64
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Tammy (Adle) Stone ‘87 Tom Taylor ‘00 Andrew Wayne ‘88
Alma Mater Club ($250-$499)
Renee Barnett ‘94 Libby Barringer ‘00 Kirsten Becker-Valero ‘87
Mike Bryan ‘05 and Kirstin (Kinney) Bryan ‘05 Jonathan Burket ‘09 David Daniel ‘84 Jeff Fleisher ‘90 Jennifer (Wade) Greiner ‘85 Margaret-Rose Hart ‘07 A.J. Izzo ‘11 Jared Kassoff ‘13
Alisa Kaswell ‘05 Beth Keshishian ‘87 Tim McCune ‘95 Chris Quintero ‘04 Todd Rist ‘83 Hallie Sherard ‘96 Colin Troha ‘95 Eleanor (Geise) Wasserman ‘08
Why We Give
I often reflect on my St. Andrew’s experience and the impact it had on me and my classmates. It has always been about balance — between educational rigor and a nurturing environment, between academics, arts, and athletics, and the development of life skills. And I believe it’s that focus on cultivating those uniquely human attributes that truly differentiates St. Andrew’s and positions its students for all forms of success. I am so very grateful for my St. Andrew’s experience — it’s what led us to send our children here — and we wish to enable that amazing opportunity for other families.”
GRAHAM ‘90 AND JEANNE JOHNSTON
PARENTS TO MADELINE ‘25 AND ALEXANDER ‘28
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alumni support * Denotes 5+ years of consecutive giving
Class of 1982
Mario Marinucci
Class of 1983
Candace Conway * Edie Demas Tom Graves * Todd Rist
Class of 1984
David Daniel * Adrienne Dickey-Merrill Tim Hopkins * Pierre Omidyar *
Chip Prettyman Alexandra (Ryan) Weeks
Class of 1985
Ted Cage * Mario Einaudi Jennifer (Wade) Greiner
Class of 1986
John Dunn Molly Hewes * Mark Otto Katie (Horne) Yehl
Class of 1987
Kirsten Becker-Valero Julia Causey * Kirsten Georges Parisa (Kazemian) Karaahmet * Beth Keshishian * Liz (Regan) Kiingi * Tracy (Keller) Nickolaus Xavier Ortiz Mena Tammy (Adle) Stone * Brad Tirpak * Laura (Galliher) Wertz
Class of 1988
Liz (Thornton) Bowling * Catherine Callaway *
Polly (Smith) Chapman Karen (Beeching) Giorgio Dorsey (Barnett) Horowitz Mark Portner * Boyer Proffitt * Amy Selinger Andrew Wayne
Class of 1989
Jen (Butera) Broderick * Michael Clark * Kim Davis Kristen Ekedahl Tauber *
Mary (Prettyman) Gardner Janna (Hopkins) Hartsock Owen Horne Alex (Buhler) Portner *
Class of 1990
Jeff Fleisher Gevry (Becker) Fontaine Graham Johnston
Class of 1991
Jessica (Wills) Leach Greg Portner * Jason Sweeney
Class of 1992
Niki (Barbery) Bleyleben Cari (Brown) Duncan Will Evans Dana (Drescher) Harrison * Robin Kahn Jason Klippel Jennifer McZier *
Class of 1993
Carolyn (Bizri) Brosnihan Paige (Dreyfuss) Cooper Carmody (Gaba) Daman * Dan Evans * Jeff Sanders Jane Schmidt *
Class of 1994
Renee Barnett Joslyne Decker
Class of 1995
Alex Bierlein-George * Katie (Barr) Cornish Maryann (Meenan) Heim * Tim McCune Mari (Palmer) McDonald Jennifer (Powell) Norton Sam Speier * Colin Troha
Class of 1996
Sally Daee Katherine Dukehart Dara (Grundfast) Eisner * Tim Finn *
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Victoria (Westin) Hutchen Rachel (Taylor) Lane Jessica North Macie Hallie Sherard Paige (Speyer) Shirk * Erin Wright-Gandhi *
Why I Give
St. Andrews isn’t just a school, a building, a campus — it’s a community that I am honored to be a part of today — nearly 30 years after graduating. As a student, I was fortunate enough to be surrounded by teachers that were dedicated to their students’ success and an administration that supported those teachers and all the students’ families. I love my St. Andrew’s community, and I want to make sure that future students will have the best educational opportunities available to them for many years to come.” PAIGE DREYFUSS COOPER CLASS OF 1993
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alumni council President Tom Taylor ‘00 Vice President Lane Brenner ‘05 Edie Demas ‘83 Tammy Stone ‘87 Parisa Karaahmet ‘87 Catherine Callaway ‘88 Jennifer McZier ‘92 Alex Bierlein-George ‘95 Paige Shirk ‘96 Madeline O'Brien ‘05 Alisa Kaswell ‘05 Larissa Levine ‘06 Hannah Harlan ‘08 Alex Facciobene ‘10 Jamee Williams ‘12 Katie Jannotta ‘13
black alumni collective Delonte Egwuatu ‘12 Jamee Williams ‘12 Kiah Simms ‘12 Husam Shabazz ‘15 Gillian Sanford ‘18
Class of 1997
Stratimir Doytch * Mike and Stacy Joseph Emily Swinehart
Class of 2006
Class of 1999
Molly (Rich) Natelli Abby Olson * Amy Zerante
Edwin Darilek Michael DiPaula-Coyle * Jonathan Fiedler * Hite Geffert *
Peter Rosan *
Class of 2000
Libby Barringer * Tom Taylor *
Class of 2001
Allie (Beyda) Kendall * Erica (Harvey) Long
Class of 2002
Michael Green Paul Massey Heather (Babby) Rimsky Emily (Clark) Williams *
Alison (Inderfurth) Wright
Class of 2003
Liz (Crawford) Brandt Marian (Goddard) Carpenter Hampden Macbeth Michael Rogan * Jacqueline Westley
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Claire (Matlack) Carucci * Elise Lang * Larissa Levine *
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Sarah Asterbadi Sadie (Davis) Berman Nick Bralove * Matt Devaney Chas Duvall Hilary Eisenberg Nora Goddard *
Julia Greco John Hale Margaret-Rose Hart Lexi Heywood *
Dan House Jasmine Niernberger * John Taylor Becca Wyhowanec
Class of 2008
Abbey (Wallace) Eddy Hannah (Davis) Harlan * Tom McMackin *
Lee Miller Eleanor (Geise) Wasserman *
John Allender Emily (Widrick) Carpenter Jossy Heltzer * Trevor Johnson *
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David Nega Dannie (Moore) Ngalibika * Sarah (Fudge) Patrick Lisa Rokoff *
Jack Masur Nate Mitchell * SAES.ORG
Sarah (Smith) Wilkins
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J.B. Bender * Lane Brenner * Kirsten (Kinney) Bryan * Mike Bryan Whitney Delphos Matt Edenbaum David Gottesman Cara Hoadley Paul Iribe * Alisa Kaswell *
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Madeline (Wallace) O’Brien * Gillian (Kline) Reiman Chelsea Whittaker *
Christine Ash * Mike Boyland * Jonathan Burket * Jacob Horn *
Dylan Thayer
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Philip Doerr * Alex Facciobene John Gill Jonah Orr Catherine Rich Elliott Silverman
Class of 2011
Annie Engelstad A.J. Izzo * Lauren (Melvin) Johnson * Julia Karron Margaret Kenworthy Liam Sullivan
Class of 2012
Zoe Atchinson * Becca Davis Delonte Egwuatu * Michael Fuller Zack Horowitz Kiah Simms Sam Wallace Jamee Williams
Class of 2013
Allie Donahoe Katie Jannotta * Jared Kassoff Matt Petraites Jacob Reiskin * Lars Sorenson Sarah Strum
Class of 2014
Kristin Butler William Duvall Ethan Lockshin Michael McMillen Sofia Naab * Chris Quintero *
Class of 2015
Shaikha Al-Omar Ian Decker Jarena Harmon Calee Hayes Sarah Horowitz * Liz Naab *
Class of 2016
Chris Currie Njoki Kamau James McLeish Steph Quintero
Why I Give
I give to St. Andrew’s because I am grateful for my experience at the school. My six years at St. Andrew’s not only adequately prepared me academically for college, but allowed me to make lifelong friendships and connections with both my classmates and teachers. In particular, I give back through the Black Alumni Collective (BAC). As part of the BAC Leadership Team, I work to enhance and enrich the experience of Black students and alumni through fellowship, advocacy, and mentorship.” JAMEE WILLIAMS
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young alumni gift club Class of 2017
Ashley Alexander Enzo Bascon JD Belin Lily Beuker J.C. Butz Megan Byles Wesley Cheung Trevor Clark Jennifer Clogg Dominic Doyle Anthony Duruji Millicent Dye Will Fisher Andrew Fullerton Calvin Giddings Sam Gravel Rachel Greenberg Zein Haidar Kevin Harkins Justin Harmon Hope Harrison Lindy Hill Andrew Honigman Eleanor Irion
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Isabelle Jeppsen John Joyner Taylor Kande Zarmina Khan Bridgette Kontner Will Lucas Emily Minners Ross Munk Allie Mwanjala Tino Nyawata Michael O’Shaughnessy Yomi Omogbehin Olivia Oosterhout Raylene Parkinson Jules Paulay Louis Poirot Nicole Poisson Sari Postal Teague Richardson Caroline Ryan Jen Schissler Lucy Schwartz Ryan Shepard Ely Sibarium Caroline Simpson
Abby Smith Molly Smith Alex Smith Claire Todd Emily Todd Adam Tommer May Wallace Benjamin Wang Marcel Wiedmaier Harry Williams Sam Winter Georgia Woolston Shelly Xie William Yeo Aman Zanini Noah Zucker
Class of 2018
Amanda Abdow Kayla Alfonso Maddie Amick Benjamin Anderson Luke Armbruster Ting Ashworth Will Atwood
Maggie Atwood Angelica Ayala Luke Bennett Megan Blaine Austin Butz Will Canellakis Andy Carr Kate Cheong Cameron Clarke Monty Day Olivia Dennen Gabe Dewey Kira Donaldson Quinn Dunigan Evan Dymond Anna Fiscarelli-Mintz Faith Fisher Josh Fowler Will Franzen Finian Gallagher Madison Gamma Layla Gast-Tempest Nick Gelos Dylan Goldstock Sofia González-Kosasky Cameron Harris Andy Harris Jack Helmanis Matthew Helmbrecht Colin Hendrie Gretchen Hundertmark Sydney Jackson Baraka Kiingi Andre Lambert Amelia Leahy Eddie Leisher Lisa Leitner Sam Liggins Daryl Lucas Josh Magee Marcus Mahtemework Tammy Mamlet Matthew Mardirossian Josh Margolis Danan Mbozi
Timothy McCann Colin McLearn Max Mento Ali Mikaele Maria Naab Justin Nwosu Nat Orr Ian Parks Chris Peterson Jared Postal Alexa Potter Callie Radecki Joy Reeves Gordon Reeves Megan Reilly Michael Rosenblum Gabrielle Sanford Gillian Sanford Emily Schissler Sydney Seignious Ben Severe Sam Seymour
Marcus Shaffner Brian TerBush Roman Toepler Claire van Stolk Case van Stolk Lily Velazco Aliyah Wade Ben Waksberg Ashley Webb Jewell Wooten Eric Xue Jenny Yazlovsky Julia Ziffer
Class of 2019
Tony Diallo Julia Losey Devin Lucas Maddie Mitchell Cordell Pugh
Class of 2020
Lauren Ahmad Tomisin Aina Alexa Allen Leo Bernstein Millie Burden Thomas Casasola Eunice Chang Haonan Chen A’ine Chopra-Delaney Jamie Cronic Kayla Friedman Felicia Gelos Owen Gilman Sydney Giunta Daniel González-Kosasky Ella Gravitz Spencer Hayes Michaela James-Thrower Kisa Kiingi Olivia Kindfuller Colin Krinsky
Maya Krishnan CJ LaRoche Josh Lobsenz Aaron Mahtemework Karis Mardirossian Caroline Milne Wyatt Murphy Ben Naab Lily Nadel Annabel Resor Mirren Sassaman Sarah Schwartz Annie Seymour Lindsey Somwaru Leia Terrenzi Julia Topetzes Suzan Walicki Penny Wang Kane Worch Bill Zhang
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current student support Class of 2021 Adela Adiaconitei Peter Alexander Meredith Amick Joseph Anillo Andy Battan Cameron Behram Zara Blake Kayla Bobb Kyle Boozer Kaivan Brown Hailey Castanera-Bartoszek Will Cirrito Michael Crawford Ryan Currie Julian Delogu Hannah Dourgarian Parker Dymond Dylan Edwards Caleb EganFrei
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Jordan Elias Edith Eriksson von Allmen Cece Fainberg Ben Forrest Fiona Gallagher Noah Goozh Camille Graves Jack Hartinger Neeve Izadi Hanaah Junaideen Janine Junaideen Emily Kane Nikos Karayianis Katie Kasting Sarah Kee Sophie Kowitz Mutunga Lamin Christopher Latchford Mason Levin Annie Li
Stephen Li Ruitong Liu Kareena Mehta Amanda Newcombe Maya Noboa Samantha Ojeme Caroline Olin Jordan Opdahl Alex Pardo Asia Quarles Jake Ravitch Stefen Rincon Ashton Rubley Aidan Saavedra Caroline Schneider Jack Schoeb Jonathan Schwartz Kira Sieghart Stephen Speyer Taylor Stern
Olivia Tillman Myles Wade Charlotte Wenk Annie Wiesel Sophia Wills Holden Woodings Miles Woodings Christina Wray Daniel Xing Caroline Zebrak Class of 2022 Will Kaine Class of 2023 Maria Alvarado Kitty Hao
parents of alumni Class of 1982 Sheila Lindveit Harwood and Suzanne Martin Class of 1983 David and Connie Povich Cora Simpson Class of 1985 Carol Coffin Dona and Rick Weingarten Class of 1986 Larry and Mary Hewes Class of 1987 Bill Becker and Joan Alper James and Marcia Luke Dona and Rick Weingarten Class of 1988 Dick and Elisabeth Backus Walter Haynes Margo Klass Esther and Tom Pinder Vivian and Ed Portner Lorraine and Barry Rogstad Steve Wells and Jane Wilson Class of 1989 Kate Clark Tedi and David Osias Class of 1990 Bill Becker and Joan Alper Kingman and Ann Brown Steve Wells and Jane Wilson Class of 1991 Walter Haynes Vivian and Ed Portner Class of 1992 Harvey Borkin Roy and Barbara Brown Paul and Amelia Carew Sandy Wehunt
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Why We Give
We are so thankful to be part of the St. Andrew’s community. The welcoming atmosphere provided a wonderful environment for our daughter. Through the drama program at St. Andrew’s she met lifelong friends, learned how to handle herself under pressure, and gained invaluable confidence in her ability to take on any challenge. The inspired teaching gave her the skills she needs for future success, and most importantly, taught her to value learning for its own sake. We are grateful for the opportunity to give back to St. Andrew’s through the Lions Fund.” KENWYN AND ANDY KINDFULLER PARENTS TO OLIVIA ‘20
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Class of 1993 Janet and Mark Evans Sharon and Don Harris Charles and Beverley Monroe Fanchon Oleson Michael and Annette Poston Jay and Carol Sanders Annesley K. Schmidt Richard and Cafiner Shackleford Class of 1994 Linda and Philip Graham Jane and Don O’Kieffe Class of 1995 Linda and Duke Ligon Tom Mann and Sheilah Mann John and Marchal Meenan Richard and Ann Palmer Sandy Wehunt Class of 1996 Patti Macie and James Cawley Richard and Robin McEntire Class of 1997 Sharon and Don Harris Mike and Carole Joseph Tim and Karen Rose Spring and Peter Swinehart Steve Wells and Jane Wilson Class of 1998 Lon and Ellen Babby Paul and Elizabeth Geffert
Class of 2002 Lon and Ellen Babby Jane and Paul Galvin Melissa Morris Dianne and Chris O’Flinn John O’Shea and Dana O’Brien Class of 2003 Rich and Tiggy Green David Helms and Susan Maloney Ellen Kohn and Timothy Muzzio Rico and Marie Martini Ken Simon and Janet Hahn Class of 2004 Pat and Debbie Allender Nick Cobbs Marilyn and Robert Converse Gail and Prentiss Feagles Harold and Penny Heltzer Jack and Kathy McMackin Aileen and Michael Moodie Larry Platt and Clare Herington Anne and Rick Wallace Class of 2005 Morty and Grace Bender Lauren Cook Andrew and Barbara Friedman Marc Hersh and Helen Mak David and Barbara Heywood Tony Ioannidis
Stuart and Sherry Kaswell Rico and Marie Martini Charlie Vance Anne and Rick Wallace Class of 2006 Don Harris Jim and Marcia Murphy Elizabeth Nash John O’Shea and Dana O’Brien Larry Platt and Clare Herington Joan Robinson Class of 2007 Brad and Martha Bradshaw Anne Duvall David and Barbara Heywood Ellen Kohn and Timothy Muzzio Jeff Maletta and Catherine May Jody and Gary Widrick Class of 2008 Kathy Doerr and James Tansey Jack and Kathy McMackin Aileen and Michael Moodie Jeff Singer and Carol Sims Joan Robinson Jeff Singer and Carol Sims Neal and Connie Sullivan Charlie Vance Anne and Rick Wallace Tom White and Liz Ehinger
Class of 1999 Carter and Fran Keithley Dianne and Chris O’Flinn Tim Clark and Hannah Sistare Mary Eileen and Gene Stevens Class of 2000 Jane and Paul Galvin Carter and Fran Keithley Bob and Patsy Koehler Eric and Pamela Melby Peter and Litza Mikhalevsky Galen Yoder Class of 2001 Marilyn Allen Brad and Martha Bradshaw Sally Hall Rico and Marie Martini Deceased
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Class of 2009 Tom and Susan Burket Larry Ash and Suzanne Duvall Anne Duvall Bob and Bernadette Engelstad Peter and Denise Glassman Tom Graves ‘83 and Jodi Graves Stuart Horn and Marian Fox Jim and Marcia Murphy Elizabeth Nash Robin Taub and Michael Pfeifer Carl and Peggy Zwisler Class of 2010 Jim Belikove and Vanessa Piala Gary Conklin and Janet Hanson Kathy Doerr and James Tansey John and Tammy Gill Tom Graves ‘83 and Jodi Graves David and Barbara Heywood Carmen and Sarah Facciobene Chuck and Mary Beth James Chris and Sue Petito Bob and Erin Petraites Larry Platt and Clare Herington Robert and Pat Silverman Michael Shulman and Jacqueline Judd Jeff Singer and Carol Sims 76
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Matt and Wilma Wald Tom White and Liz Ehinger Class of 2011 Jim Belikove and Vanessa Piala Bob and Bernadette Engelstad Don Harris Tony and Donna Izzo Andy Karron and Janet Storella Jose and Vilma Rivera David and Lia Royle Neal and Connie Sullivan Class of 2012 Tracey Goodrich Don Harris Diane Hastings and Frank Panopoulos Sandy and Al Horowitz John and Sabrina Kontner George Pappas Emilio Perdomo Gary Solamon and Sharon Beamer Kurt and Marie Tai Anne and Rick Wallace Class of 2013 Ken and Tara Giunta Tracey Goodrich Mark and Meb Gordon
Sheila Maith and David Douglass Rico and Marie Martini Chris and Sue Petito Bob and Erin Petraites Jeremy and Terri Reiskin Larry and Allison Spaccasi Walker and Lauren Simpson Class of 2014 Anne Duvall Marc Kaufman and Kate Carey John and Mary McMillen Lloret Moussa Ana Pabón-Naab and Richard Naab Carlos Quintero and Martha Galvis Michael Sibarium and Laura Govoni-Sibarium Andy and Diane Stern Dan and Claire Wagner Class of 2015 Maria Diaz and Alex Haight Rick and Diana England Ben Fagoroye and Tyra Harris-Fagoroye Tom Graves ‘83 and Jodi Graves John and Keeva Harmon Debi Hayes Sandy and Al Horowitz
Dale Kynoch Ana Pabón-Naab and Richard Naab Jose and Vilma Rivera Eric and Renee Sklarew Class of 2016 Keith and Kate Ausbrook Libby Bauer and David Brown Rodger and Nickie Currie Paul Gedo and Ginta Remeikis Lionel Jackson and Gail Bell Marc Kaufman and Kate Carey Lloret Moussa Carlos Quintero and Martha Galvis Jeremy and Terri Reiskin David and Lia Royle Ed and Kathryn Schwartz Larry and Allison Spaccasi Dan and Claire Wagner Class of 2017 Hedrick Belin and Mary Bissell David and Angela Cheung Rick and Diana England Tom and Amy Fisher John and Keeva Harmon Dana Harrison ‘92 and Jason Harrison Debi Hayes John and Sabrina Kontner Andrea LaRue and Matthew Schwartz Kim O’Shaughnessy and Brian O’Shaughnessy Mike Postal Michael Sibarium and Laura Govoni-Sibarium Walker and Lauren Simpson De and Karen Smith Bill Wang and Jenny Chiang Class of 2018 John Anderson and Molly Moore Anderson Gail and Fred Atwood John and Bonnie Clarke Reed and Betsy Dewey Tom and Amy Fisher Lionel Jackson and Gail Bell Tom and Amy Fisher Fefe Fowler Brian and Sara Jane Harris Lionel Jackson and Gail Bell Liz Kiingi ‘87 and Stephen Kiingi Robert Kosasky and Beatriz González-Kosasky Aris and Marianne Mardirossian
Steve Mintz and Rosemary Fiscarelli-Mintz Ana Pabón-Naab and Richard Naab Mike Postal Barbara Campbell Potter David and Jill Reeves Rose Sanford Gordon and Cynthia Seymour Class of 2019 The Rev. Patty Alexander and The Rev. Randy Alexander Hedrick Belin and Mary Bissell Lisa Barnard and Ross Brindle Libby Bauer and David Brown David and Angela Cheung Robert and Cynthia Dious Ben Fagoroye and Tyra Harris-Fagoroye Max Fainberg and Lori Klein Diane Hastings and Frank Panopoulos Lisa and Les Jacobs Neele and Jocelyn Johnston Jim Losey and Alex Acosta Eric and Nancy Markus John and Mary McMillen Raul and Miriam Molina Brad and Jennifer Nordheimer Jenny and Bill Olin Angel and Bill Quarles Slim and Carisa Suleman Sheila Teimourian and Tim Dobbyn Steve and Kristen Ward
Class of 2020 Ijaz Ahmad and Julie Campbell Kola and Bukola Aina Larry and Yemi Akinde Gus and Ilene Atiyah Rene Augustine and Mark Alarie Chris and Lynn Brown Dane Butswinkas Kenny and Corinne Figueredo Mike and Wendy Gilman Ken and Tara Giunta Malcolm and Suzette Hayes Lionel Jackson and Gail Bell Kevin James and Monica Medrek Liz Kiingi ‘87 and Stephen Kiingi Andy and Kenwyn Kindfuller Robert Kosasky and Beatriz González-Kosasky Cal and Esperanza LaRoche Andrea LaRue and Matthew Schwartz Jim Lobsenz and Eileen Abt Sheila Maith and David Douglass Aris and Marianne Mardirossian Andrew and Stacey Milne Rodil Mondragon and Evelyn Andrade Ana Pabón-Naab and Richard Naab Nicholas Porritt and Elena Michaels Megan Rupp Gordon and Cynthia Seymour Richard and Jessica Somwaru Michael and Patti Worch
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grandparents and special friends Jeanette Alexander Norman T. Flecker '22 Judy and Ronny Altman Stella B. Altman '31 Cyrus and Janet Ansary Ashley M. Ansary '23 Kelsey J. Ansary '23 Conrad and Lois Aschenbach Louisa E. Walter '32 Larry Ash and Suzanne Duvall Zain H. Sy '25 Norm and Meg Augustine Christian A. Alarie '20 Alexander A. Alarie '24 Lon and Ellen Babby Joshua M. Babby '26 Ted and Annette Bautz Carter E. Bautz '25 Ellen and Bob Bennett Grace Bennett '26 Max and Pamela Berry Chloe J. Stark '26 Ron and Terry Bierbaum Charles E. O'Keefe '22 Sylvia Blake Isabella Blake '21 Roy and Barbara Brown Royce F. Duncan '26 Penelope Burke William B. Kaine '22 Hugh C. Kaine '27 78
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Hector Javier Chavez and Kazue Chavez Sebastian T. Komatsuzaki '30 Kate Clark William M. Clark '22 Charlotte W. Clark '24 Alice M. Clark '28 Robert and Susan Davidson Evan Goldstein '21
Orlando and Judith Delogu Julian D. Delogu '21 Leo J. Delogu '23 Robert and Gloria Eyler Mary K. Smith '26 Elinor Farquhar Fernando J. Molina '24
Suellen Farrington Sela G. Farrington '24
Rick and Marlene Kelly Louisa E. Walter '32
Peggy Roe Robert W. Borgmann '22
Karen Fischer Adrian Kanupke '25
Benson and Carol Klein Ava Fainberg '19 Cecelia Fainberg '21
Robert Ruggiero and Holly Stabler Finn B. Hopson '23
Manny and Penny Flecker Norman T. Flecker '22
Darlene Leach Jackson R. Leach '27
Dennis Scannell Jackson D. Winston '30 Josephine G. Winston '32
David Mason Rachel R. Neighbors '28
William and Barbara Sealey Bryce Sealey '31
Barbara and Ron Needelman Addison J. Yager '31 Blake M. Yager '31
James and Diane Shanley Matilda J. Hall '28 Tessa G. Hall '30
Teresa and Prince Nicklin Ashton T. Rubley '21
Obadiah and Altamese Thompson Dakarai W. Thompson '30
Mary Green Jackson A. Kahn '23
Angela Nottingham Maya G. Burt '32
Kathryn Van Wyk Sophie M. Massa '32
Sang Koo and Hae Young Han Sarah Kee '21 Emma H. Kee '24
Brendan and Susan O'Neill Brendan T. O'Neill '23
Charles and Lydia Whitehead Alicia I. Love '26
Tom and Lou Olin Katherine M. Olin '19 Caroline G. Olin '21
James and Peggie Womack Olivia Tillman '21
Edward and Betty Garner Royce F. Duncan '26 David and Jane Good Sophie B. Kowitz '21 Campbell and Joy Graeub Margaret M. Atwood '18 William C. Atwood '18 Thomas H. Graeub '22
Dave and Cindy Harlan Jack. W. Harlan '26 Kate C. Harlan '28 Jim and Liz Hastings Michael J. Hemmig '25 Seth and Margaret Hirschfeld Nathan W. Hirschfeld '24 Andrew J. Hirschfeld '27 James and Susan Holland Anneliese H. Wiesel '21 Harriet Hunter Dakarai W. Thompson '30 Gardner and Pamela Jackson William C. Jackson '23 Zachary G. Jackson '26 Mike and Carole Joseph Charlotte S. Lobring '23 Margie and Chuck Kanupke Adrian Kanupke '25
Maria Lourdes and Arthur Padama Isabella G. Antonetti '24 Tom and Fran Pessel Thomas H. Graeub '22
H. Linton and Kathleen Wray Christina A. Wray '21 Michael and Beverly Zola Iris J. Zola '23
Stephen Pfleger Christopher M. Shrader '26 Dorothy Phaneuf William S. Alexander '19 Peter R. Alexander '21 Warren and Ann Phillips Reagan E. Phillips '24 Vivian and Ed Portner Hannah Portner '24 Robert and Maura Reiver Jacob A. Lehrman '24 Patricia Ritter Kylie R. Wilbur '23 FALL 2021
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honor and memorial gifts Bold designates the St. Andrew’s community member being honored or memorialized.
IN HONOR OF Peter Roberts Alexander ‘21 Rev. Patty Alexander and Rev. Randy Alexander
Ginger Cobb Dane Butswinkas Megan Rupp Lauren A. Cook Jonathan and Jennifer Wenk
Stella B. Altman ‘31 Judy and Ronny Altman
Troy Dahlke Jonathan and Jennifer Wenk
Kevin S. Borgmann Peggy Roe
Will Ferriby Jonathan and Jennifer Wenk
Walker Borgmann ‘22 Peggy Roe
Alex Haight Dane Butswinkas Megan Rupp
Carolyn Cage Ted Cage ‘85 Gary W. Cage Ted Cage ‘85 Will Cirrito ‘21 Michael and Holly Cirrito
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Karen Kaufman Jonathan and Jennifer Wenk Jackson R. Leach ‘27 Darlene Leach Sarah Lynn Marshall ‘94 Philip and Linda Graham
Mari (Palmer) McDonald ‘95 Dr. Richard R. Palmer John McMillen Jonathan and Jennifer Wenk Karly O’Brien Richard and Georganne Coco Rebecca Poyatt Richard and Georganne Coco Phyllis Robinson Anonymous Katie Smith Robert and Gloria Eyer
IN MEMORY OF Gregory Batipps ‘90 Jennifer McZier ‘92
“I believe strongly in St. Andrew’s and in its mission ‘To know and inspire each child in an inclusive community dedicated to exceptional teaching, learning, and service.’ My children, Chas ’07, Brenton ’09, and William ’14, have different interests and passions. Their individual experiences at St. Andrew’s allowed them to explore and pursue those passions – whether it was in the arts, academics, or athletics. St. Andrew’s ongoing commitment and dedication to each student as a unique individual is something that I want future families to experience, this is why I felt it was important to include St. Andrew’s in my estate plans.” — Anne Duvall P’07, P’09, P’14
The Jess Borg Society If you have decided to include St. Andrew’s in your estate plans, we would like to show you our appreciation by including you as a member of The Jess Borg Society, an honorary designation named for our founding Head of School. Members are invited to the annual spring Lions Pride dinner with the Head of School and Chair of the Board, and are recognized in school publications.
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faculty and staff Erin Abernethy Rachelle Adams Luis Aguilar Kelly Anderson Afshin and Atena Asgharian Kristin Bartlett Jillian Bastow Terri Beach Laurie Bottiger Peggy Brooke David Brown Chantal Cassan Christina Chalmers Daphne Clyburn Ginger Cobb Sydney Cochran Richard Coco Danielle Collins Marilyn Converse Lauren Cook Elizabeth Mullin Scott Corkran Sherry Craig Troy Dahlke Daniel DeMare Kathy Doerr Natalie Drennen Danielle Drobny Christopher Echave Lur Egan Susana Eusse Morgan Evans Peter Ferrante William Ferriby Robin Foreman Peter Fraize Samuel Futrovsky Armstead Galiber Jonathan Gerelus
Anna Gilcher Claire Gittleman Tracey Goodrich Eric Grieve Alex Haight Hilarie Hall Amy Hamm Jarena Harmon ‘15 Jocelyn Harris Vicki Hart Debi Hayes Christina Heidenberger Margy Hemmig
100% of faculty and staff gave to the Lions Fund in the 2020-2021 school year.
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Deidra Henderson Tia Henteleff Aaron Hill Maxwell Horowitz Sean Hurney The Rev. James Isaacs Lisa Jacobs Chuck James Josh Jonas Kevin Jones Blair Kaine Karen Kaufman Judy Kee Ian Kelleher Shelley Keneally Liz Kiingi ‘87 Sung Hee Kim Carrie Klingenberg Dresden Koons
Robert Kosasky Denise Kotek Joan Kowalik Dale Kynoch Molli Laux Sam Leitermann-Long Christine Lewis Laura Lo Jordan Love Anne Macdonell Molly Magner Ryan Marklewitz Lorraine Martinez Hanley James Masciuch and Nikki Starace Sara McAuliffe Mari McDonald ‘95 Mark McKnight and Cindi McKnight
former faculty and staff
Monique McMillan-Jackson John McMillen Josephine Monmaney Aileen Moodie Alyssa Morris Lloret Moussa Scott Mulloy Liz Naab ‘15 Bonnie Nevel Dannie Ngalibika ‘09 Corey Null Karly O’Brien Jenny Olin Kimberly O’Shaughnessy Ana M. Pabón-Naab Diana Pabón-Nugent Emilio Perdomo Kirsten Petersen Joe Phelan Kiran Philip David Pivirotto Gregg Ponitch Ritchie Porter Vas Pournaras Rebecca Poyatt Chavonne Primus Justin Pyles Boyd Reilly Benjamin Reitz Edgar Reyes Jose Rivera Phyllis Robinson Susheela Robinson
Megan Rogge Javier Saavedra Gita Sadeh Nancy Schwartz Andrew Seidman Michelle Serry Lisa Shambaugh Brittany Shields Eva Shultis Kurt Sinclair The Rev. Sally Slater Dane Smith Sam Speier ‘95 Matthew Stanger Diane Stewart Kelly Sullivan Juliet Szyprowski Randy Tajan Stephanie Tellis Paul Ternes Jake Trout Eric Vacchio Irina Varamesova Kenneth D. Waters Amanda Waugh Kristin Webster Glenn Whitman Jody Widrick Taniya Williams Sheila Wooters Jordan Yonce Ben Zastrow
The Rev. Patricia Alexander and The Rev. Randy Alexander Colin Allen and Deborah Wolfe John Blount Marcia Boogaard Penn and Maria Bowditch Julia Boyd David Brandt Maria Diaz Anne Duvall Delonte Egwuatu ‘12 Ruth Faison Jennifer Freedman Jane Harter Frederick Hellbusch David Hendricks and Lorraine McKenna Gabe Hodziewich and Elizabeth Proch John and Joan Holden Victoria Hutchen ‘96 and John Hutchen Julie Jameson Lauren Johnson ‘11 Rachel Kimble James and Marcia Luke Alaster MacDonald Patrick McGettigan Mary and John McMillen Susan Murray and James Murray Madeline O’Brien ‘05 and Graham O’Brien Robert Oetting and Sara Thornton Dorothy Prats Skip and Jennie Rideout Tim and Karen Rose Mark Segal and Judith Bebchuk Cora Simpson Mary Eileen Stevens and Gene Stevens Katherine and L. Nye Stevens Spring Swinehart and Peter Swinehart Savi Tuber Irene Walsh Donalie Weingarten and Fred Weingarten Victoria Wilbur
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black alumni collective The Benevity Community Impact Fund Tolu Adu and Doyin Brown-Adu Lauren Ahmad '20 Kola and Bukola Aina Larry and Yemi Akinde Tamilore Akinde '20 Rana and Robert Alarapon The Rev. Patricia Alexander and The Rev. Randy Alexander Milicent and Reggie Alexander Brian Altman and Jerry Boegler Bill and Cheryl Amick Gail and Fred Atwood Nita Azmar Kate Ballou '02 Lisa Barnard and Ross Brindle Libby Barringer '00 Sunil Bawa Terri and Peter Beach Hannah Belin '19 Brad Bennett '86 and Adeyela Bennett Sam Berman '22 Eve Besant and Gregg Jones Tony and Natalie Best Kellie and Michael Bickenbach
Alex Bierlein-George '95 and Lucas Bierlein-George Justin Boggs Harvey Borkin Laurie Bottiger Kristy and Bret Boyles Lane Brenner '05 Dut and Carolyn Brown Chris and Lynn Brown Robert Brown DeLease Brown Carol Brown Sharon and Vincent Brown Mike and Kirstin Bryan '05 Janelle and Bryan Burt Sofia Caicedo Carolyn Carmody and Mary Strimel Vicki Casey and Peter Teeley Christina and Geoff Chalmers Wendy and Boyd Christmas Michael and Holly Cirrito John and Bonnie Clarke Daphne Clyburn Ginger and Doug Cobb Kyle and Tyra Cochran
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Richard and Georganne Coco Jean Cohen Jodi and Jonathan Cohen Karen and John Colbert Lisa and John Coleman Danielle and Ansel Collins Lauren Cook Will Cooper Stacie Crawford Marli Crowe Robert Dadd and Levette Scarboro Amber Darkins Sarah and Joe Davis Susan P. Dawson Stephanie DeLong and Joe Creech Edie Demas '85 and Chuck Graef Maria Diaz and Alex Haight Katrina and Scott Dodro Kathy Doerr and James Tansey Philip Doerr '10 Gavin Donnelly '13 Michael Dougherty '94 Mollie Dougherty Michele Dreyfuss and Patrick Connelly Christopher Echave Lur Egan Gregg Elias and Mindy Ginsburg Adesike Erondu Carmen and Sarah Facciobene Falere Fagoroye '15 Ben and Tyra Harris-Fagoroye Ruth Faison Anna and Blair Fernau Kenny and Corinne Figueredo Adrienne Fine '19 Jennette and Adrian Foreman Robin Foreman Andrea and Brian Fough Fefe Fowler Nicole Fradette and Steve Berman Allan Freedman and Heather Morgan Melody and Alex Freeman Richard and Rachel Freytag Mark and Shari Friedman Kate Fuller '15 Deirdre and Sean Gallagher
Angela Garcia Jessica and John Gaughan Paul and Elizabeth Geffert Jonathan Gerelus Anna Gilcher Ken and Tara Giunta Rodney Glasgow Tracey Goodrich Adam and Kim Gorman Chris and Gwendolyn Graves Kelly Green Kahn and Randy Kahn Jennifer Greiner '85 and Nick Greiner Chas Griffen '10 Daniel Gurara and Aster Lemessa Charlotte Gutierrez '15 Jeanette Guyton-Krishnan and Rajesh Krishnan Susan and Joe Hansen Chris and Lauri Harkins Hannah Harlan '08 and Chris Harlan John and Keeva Harmon Brian and Sara Jane Harris Jocelyn Harris Sam and Vanessa Heitner
Frederick Hellbusch Adam Hellman and Lorien Redmond Amy Helms '03 and Ben Johnson Margy and Douglas Hemmig David Hendricks and Lorraine McKenna Tia Henteleff Clare Herington Julie and Tim Herwig Richard and Olivia Hicks Michelle Hicks Aaron Hill John and Joan Holden Brian Holeman and Susan Dunnings JT Holeman '20 Mara Holiday '99 and David Holiday Tristan and Michelle Holmes Denise Holmes Sandy and Al Horowitz Zack Horowitz '12 Maxwell Horowitz Brooks and Courtney Hundley Victoria Hutchen '96 and John Hutchen Dana Hyde and Jonathan Chambers Tony Ioannidis
Lionel Jackson and Gail Bell William and Dana Jackson Lisa and Les Jacobs Chuck and Mary Beth James Yvette Johnson Graham Johnston '90 Chuck Jones and Kevin Berrill Kevin Jones Anita Jones John Joyner and Angela Venerable-Joyner Robin Kahn '92 Blair and Chris Kaine Stacey and Dan Kane Julia Karron '11 Anna Katz Karen Kaufman Brooke Kenny '96 and Ed Kenny Liz Klingi '87 and Stephen Kiingi Rachel Kimble Stacy Kincaid and Mark Heesen Dresden Koons and Alex Perdikis Robert Kosasky and Beatriz González-Kosasky Denise and John Kotek FALL 2021
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Greg and Erin-Kate Lobring Jordan and Molly Love Hampden Macbeth '03 Anne Macdonell Carol and Marcelo Macedo Lonnell Mackey Amanda and Scott Macomber Molly Magner Sheila Maith and David Douglass Elias and Despina Manos Phyllis and Jonathan Marcus Amir Martin Martha Martin and John O'Neill Lorraine Martinez-Hanley James Masciuch and Nikki Starace Scotty Matthewman '15 Jane and Tim Matz Sara McAuliffe Rodney and Kathryn McCray Mari Palmer McDonald '95 and Terry McDonald Patrick McGettigan and Elliott Glass John and Mary McMillen Jennifer McZier '92 Anita and Fuat Mehmetoglu Loring and Myrtle Millin
Caroline Milne '20 Josephine Monmaney Lloret Moussa Mark Murray and Tina Rouse Susan and James Murray Caryn Musil Mwikali Mutia Sammy Mwanjala and Anna Awimbo Melissa Myers-Soberanis and Jose Soberanis Liz Naab '15 Rob Naddelman and Jen Roberti Dawn Nadeau Patricia Norcome Susan Norris Jessica North Macie '96 and Jani North Saale Jennie Norton '95 Allen Nosrati Sam Nyitray '13 Madeline O'Brien '05 and Graham O'Brien Eunice Ojo Emmett and Kristin O'Keefe Parker Orr and Kathie Meizner Kim and Brian O'Shaughnessy Ana Pabón-Naab and Richard Naab
Diana Pabón-Nugent Ashish Pandit Dustin Persels Kirsten Petersen Jennie and Kimo Phillips Polly and Matthew Poffenroth Gregg Ponitch Vas Pournaras and Gary Mayes Chip Prettyman '84 and Resu Rubio Puertas Chavonne Primus Angel and Bill Quarles Ned and Rory Quint LeVerne Reaves J. Reese Annabel Resor '20 Gerald Riggs and Tasha Jackson Nydia Roach Mary Jo and Rob Roberton Phyllis Robinson and Nik Hughes Susheela and David Robinson Tim Rogan '07 Andrea Roman '10 Greg Rosenbaum '06 Katherine Sacksteder and Matthew Mulvey Dom and Liz Saint-Loth Rose Sanford Gabrielle Sanford '18 Gillian Sanford '18 John and Krista Sassaman Fred and Cheryl Scarboro Tim Schoeb and Karen Portik Nancy Schwartz Neil Orlando Scott '94 Shomar Searchwell Andrew Seidman Ron Seignious and Cathy Thurston-Seignious Edwin Serrano Michelle and John Serry Husam Shabazz '15 Geeta and Anuj Shah Lisa Shambaugh Bree Sheahan Paige Shirk '96 and Tim Shirk Jeff and Katie Shrader Ola Simms Patrick and Pam Simms Kiah Simms '12 Ben Simpson '13 Walker and Lauren Simpson The Rev. Sally Slater Dane and Andrea Smith
Andrea Smith De and Karen Smith Jerrold Smith Richard and Jessica Somwaru Larry and Allison Spaccasi Seth Speyer and Linda Popejoy Sarah Stanley '03 Kathy and Howard Steinman Karen and Jonathan Strause Julie Suh and Jason Bromer Neal and Connie Sullivan Emily Swinehart '97 Moulaye Sy and Sandra Duvall Randy Tajan Tom Taylor '00 and Sara Fanucchi Josiane Tchongouang and Jean-Pascal Nganou Robin Teasley Stephanie Tellis Brad Tirpak '87 Matt Toch '10 Masai and Sandra Troutman Savi Tuber Daniel and Kenya Uba Peter and Becky Umhofer Rebecca and Chip Unruh Michael Uselmann Nick Vasilopoulos and Elaine Engle-Vasilopoulos
Martha Velasquez and Rafael Goncalves Glogovac Veljko Vincent Family Katherine Voglmayr Trevor Voglmayr Camille Wahl Kaiya Walker Kai Waller Irene Walsh Kathy Ward Kenneth Waters Amanda Waugh Andrew Wayne '88 and Florence Kao Maria and Lee Weber Mike Weir Jonathan and Jennifer Wenk Albert White '04 Glenn and Debra Whitman Jody and Gary Widrick Brent and Katie Wiesel James and Monica Williams Jamee Williams '12 R S Williams Dennis Wirtz David Wray Keisha Wright Becca Wyhowanec '07 Julie and Scott Zebrak
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auction donors & sponsors The school’s spring benefit raises money each year to support financial aid. St. Andrew’s thanks Gala Co-Chairs Kim Gorman and Jessica Somwaru, as well as the entire community, for raising more than $420,000 to provide tuition assistance to deserving students at the 2021 Come Together Auction.
Come Together Donors Michael and Holly Cirrito Motown Donors Catherine and Mark Emmerson Randy and Kelly Green Kahn Fred and Cheryl Scarboro Richard and Jessica Somwaru Age of Aquarius Donors Bill and Cheryl Amick Gail and Fred Atwood Christine Treiber and Andrew Bender Alison and Sean Boland Chris and Lynn Brown Marian Carpenter ‘03 and George Carpenter Caroline Diamond and Chris Dunne Brian and Sara Jane Harris Sandy and Al Horowitz Christopher Dymond and Minh Le Stephanie and Mark Leahey Kristen and John Ludecke
Woodstock Donors Rana and Robert Alarapon Fernanda Arnaldez and Christian Mambrin Meena and Jason Andrew Alvaro and Karen Anillo Allie Kendall '01 Wendy and Boyd Christmas Julian Cristia and Paulina Kogan Andreas and Dena Doulaveris Susan and Joe Hansen Stacey and Dan Kane Mark and Andrea Langevin Carol and Marcelo Macedo Yael Marciano Amenah Morgan '16 Susan Wachira-Nyika and James Nyika Emmett and Kristin O'Keefe Wah Hui Ong and Wei-Jen Leow Kristen and Rob Sandler Tracy and Mike Schlegel Troy Seals and Tasha Carroll-Seals George Ruiz and Katie Shvartsman James and Hisako Thompson Rick Haas and Patrizia Tumbarello Trey and Chistina Wills Abbey Road Donors Rene Augustine and Mark Alarie Lisa Barnard and Ross Brindle Nuala O'Connor and Peter Bass Kellie and Michael Bickenbach Loryn and Abba Blum Kevin and Haise Borgmann Toby and Nici Bush Alex and Maria Chaudhry Jordan Goldstein and Hillary Davidson Catherine and Mark Emmerson Nicole Fradette and Steve Berman Melody and Alex Freeman Adam and Kim Gorman Meredith and Frank Hallagan Diane Hastings and Frank Panopoulos Julie and Tim Herwig Bret and Andrea Hester Tanya and Vlad Khomenko
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Sarah and Heath Knakmuhs John and Sabrina Kontner Dan and Theresa Luchsinger Sheila Maith and David Douglass Erin and Greg O'Connell Chong and Marie Park Ronna and Ellis Rosenberg Nicole Ruman Skinner and David Skinner Marielle and Andrew Shortell Carolyn Carmody and Mary Strimel Maria and Lee Weber Jonathan and Jennifer Wenk Katie and Tim Yehl '86 Corporate Sponsors Boland Capitol Document Solutions Congregation Har Shalom FreedSpirit Photography Ironmark King Automotive Group Koons of Silver Spring S. Freedman and Sons 90
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Sage Dining Services Sandy Spring Bank SC & H Group Through The Garden, Inc Donors Luis Aguilar and Monica Estrada Ashvin and Val Ahuja The Rev. Patty Alexander and The Rev. Randy Alexander Al and Rebecca Antezana Robert and Jacque Antonetti Becca Artinian '96 and Gary Artinian Gus and Ilene Atiyah Sally and Grant Bailey Julian Barnes and Kate Marsh David and Cheryl Battan Bizhan Beiramee and Marjan Yousefi Tony and Natalie Best Kristy and Bret Boyles Brad and Martha Bradshaw Amie and Jeff Breslow Elizabeth and Rep Burks
Juan Caicedo and Paola Florez Marian Carpenter '03 and George Carpenter Vicki Casey and Peter Teeley Amanda and Jason Chen Varapat and Natinee Chensavasdijai Daphne Clyburn Richard and Georganne Coco Danielle and Ansel Collins Corrie and Dean Conway Sherry Craig Rodger and Nickie Currie Sarah and Joe Davis Edie Demas '83 and Chuck Graef Claire Devaney '11 Katrina and Scott Dodro Mollie Dougherty Betsey and Rob Drucker Annie Engelstad '11 Adesike Erondu Carmen and Sarah Facciobene Christine Fermin Jonathan Fiedler '98
Alex Flecker and Barbara Byers Jonathan and Debbie Forrest Allan Freedman and Heather Morgan Richard and Rachel Freytag Brett and Mary Kay Gamma Rob and Juliette Goldman Tracey Goodrich Andrew and Lee Anne Graeub Mary Green Mehrdad and Dasha Guilani Zain Habboo and Neil Stormer Hilarie and Matt Hall Hannah Harlan ‘08 and Chris Harlan John and Keeva Harmon Dan Hartinger Anthony and Vickye Hayter Barry and Suzi Henderson Jaime and Adam Hirschfeld Dana Hyde and Jonathan Chambers Tony and Donna Izzo William and Dana Jackson Kevin Jones Eva Kanupke Mary Kasprik and Thomas Cassidy Dick Kasting and Susan Oursler Alisa Kaswell '05 Charlie and Marni Kehler Chris Keithley '00 Ian Kelleher and Nicole Morgan Kevin Kelliher Laurie Kelliher John and Leanne Kennedy Andy and Kenwyn Kindfuller Stacy and Seth King Yoko and Takuji Komatsuzaki Robert Kosasky and Beatriz González-Kosasky Joan Kowalik and Susan Victor Jessica Leach '91 and Denver Leach Robert and Aimee Lehrman Stephanie and Adam Lenkin Beth and Rich Levine Larissa Levine '06 Jim Lobsenz and Eileen Abt Janet Lobsenz Molly Magner Andrew Martelli James Masciuch and Nikki Starace Chris and Dave McCloy Jennifer and Chip McCollum Mark and Cyndi McKnight John and Mary McMillen Philip and Lynn Mento Alex Mondragon and Evelyn Andrade
Alyssa and Brett Morris Melissa Myers-Soberanis and Jose Soberanis Liz Naab '15 Jessica North Macie '96 and Jani North Saale Jennie Norton '95 Angela Nottingham Madeline O'Brien '05 and Graham O'Brien Brendan and Kristina O'Neill Jenny and Bill Olin Ana Pabón-Naab and Richard Naab Diana Pabón-Nugent and Greg Nugent Jennie and Kimo Phillips Warren and Ann Phillips David Pivirotto Gregg Ponitch Nicholas Porritt and Elena Michaels Vas Pournaras and Gary Mayes Deb and Brian Povinelli Jordan Reilly '15 Phyllis Robinson and Nik Hughes Megan and Seth Rogge Steve and Julie Rubley Gerald Savitz Adam and Karen Schneider Tim Schoeb and Karen Portik Dena and David Schoenfeld Lisa Shambaugh Jeff and Katie Shrader Kim and Justin Shur Rebecca and Steven Siegel Sally Slater Joe Sparks '06 Kathy and Howard Steinman Diane Stewart Moulaye Sy and Sandra Duvall Randy Tajan Tom Taylor '00 and Sara Fanucchi Marti Thomas and Michael Zola Kathy Vanderhook-Gomez and Ruben Gomez David Walker and Nicky Bowyer William and Rose Wallace Steve and Kristen Ward Lauren Weis '00 Glenn and Debra Whitman Jody and Gary Widrick Brent and Katie Wiesel Michelle Wilson Sheila Wooters Amy Zerante '06 Sarah Zijp '00 and Jochem Zijp
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restricted giving The school’s first philanthropic priority each year is to secure broad participation for the Lions Fund, which supports the general operating budget. Each year, however, the school identifies a few specific needs for capital, endowment, or curricular programs. In 2020-2021, the following donors made contributions to endowed and temporary funds to respond to these needs.
40TH ANNIVERSARY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Kevin and Haise Borgmann Chris and Lynn Brown Betsey and Rob Drucker Christopher Dymond and Minh Le Gary and Sue Fitzgerald Deirdre and Sean Gallagher Brian and Sara Jane Harris Sandy and Al Horowitz Tony and Donna Izzo Parisa Karaahmet ‘87 and Barbaros Karaahmetoglu Marc Kaufman and Kate Carey Robert Kosasky and Beatriz González-Kosasky Andrea LaRue and Matthew Schwartz Larissa Levine Andrew and Stacey Milne Brian and Michelle Radecki De and Karen Smith Richard and Jessica Somwaru Kathy and Howard Steinman Bennett and Shannon Stichman Steve and Kristen Ward Trey and Christina Wills Schwab Charitable Fund Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Vanguard Charitable Endowment Progam J.P. Morgan Chase US Charitable Gift Trust Stichman Family Foundation Foundations For The Carolinas
ANNE WALLACE FUND FOR SERVICE LEARNING
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BARBARA THOMPSON FUND FOR TUTORING
Honoring the memory of former teacher Barbara Thompson, this fund supports the cost of tutoring for students who would otherwise be unable to afford it. Marilyn Allen David Brown and Libby Bauer Christina and Geoff Chalmers Marilyn and Robert Converse Maria Diaz and Alex Haight William Ferriby Tracey Goodrich Debi Hayes Judy and Nelson Kee Liz Kiingi ‘87 and Stephen Kiingi Carrie Klingenberg Dresden Koons and Alex Perdikis Molly Magner Lorraine Martinez-Hanley Lloret Moussa Jenny and Bill Olin Kim and Brian O’Shaughnessy Diana Pabón-Nugent and Greg Nugent Gregg Ponitch Ritchie Porter and Wendy Lanxner Edgar Reyes Susheela and David Robinson Kurt and Penny Sinclair Dane and Andrea Smith Sam Speier ‘95 and Andrew Henderson Diane Stewart Glenn and Debra Whitman
THE CENTER FOR TRANSFORMATIVE TEACHING & LEARNING The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) Edward E. Ford Foundation Omidyar Group Pierre Omidyar ‘84 and Pam Omidyar Silicon Valley Community Foundation Windover Foundation
CRONIN MEMORIAL FUND
This endowed fund supports learning and classroom experiences for visual arts students, such as workshops or seminars with visiting artists. Ed and Leslie Cronin
DEREK PARK FUND FOR CREATIVE INNOVATION
Honoring the memory of former student Derek Park, this fund provides opportunities for training and new equipment at St. Andrew’s D!Lab. David Decker and Lisa Greenlees Chong and Marie Park Roger Weisman
THE EUGENE S. COHEN AND SARAH COHEN STRUM FUND FOR HOLOCAUST AWARENESS AND REMEMBRANCE
This endowed fund supports the St. Andrew’s annual Holocaust Remembrance Chapel along with awards for writing competitions, school sponsored trips and costs related to the Jewish Cultural Club. Ann Cohen
FOUNDATIONS, CORPORATIONS, AND ORGANIZATIONS AARP ADP, LLC America’s Charities American Endowment Foundation Amgen Inc. Matching Gift Program Astra Zeneca Pharmaceuticals LP Bank of America Booz | Allen | Hamilton Boston Scientific
Bristol Myers Squibb CAF America Clark-Winchcole Foundation Comcast Dorothy G. Bender Foundation Fannie Mae Foundation Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Fiduciary Trust Company International Fitch Ratings, INC Goldman, Sachs & Co. Grace and John T. Harrington Foundation Greater Washington Community Foundation Hendrix Family Foundation Izzo Family Foundation J. William and Helen D. Stuart Foundation J.P. Morgan Chase Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation Morgan Stanley Matching Gifts Program National Philanthropic Trust Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG) Ryan Family Foundation Schwab Charitable Fund Sklarew Charitable Fund Stichman Family Foundation T. Rowe Price Associates Foundation, Inc. The Abner Rosen Foundation Inc. The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore The Benevity Community Impact Fund The Blackbaud Giving Fund The Dr. Francis P. Chiaramonte Family Foundation The Stone and Holt Weeks Foundation TIAA-CREF Financial Services United Health Group United Way US Charitable Gift Trust Vanguard Charitable Endowment Progam Wiley, Rein and Fielding YourCause, LLC
JOSEPH AND KATHLEEN DREYFUSS FACULTY CHAIR FOR RESEARCH
Endowed by former trustee Joseph Dreyfuss and his wife Kathleen, this fund maintains in perpetuity the role of the lead researcher. It ensures that research will always be at the heart of a St. Andrew’s education and that our students, along with students in partner schools around the world, will always benefit from research-informed pedagogy. Jody and Kathy Dreyfuss
ONE PRIDE CAMPAIGN
One Pride was a campaign of caring during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds raised support the St. Andrew’s financial aid program. Rene Augustine and Mark Alarie Kellie and Michael Bickenbach Rodger and Nickie Currie Sandy and Al Horowitz Paul Iribe ‘05 and Anna Iribe John and Mary McMillen Andrew Seidman
Kurt and Marie Tai Amgen Inc. Matching Gift Program Bank of America Fannie Mae Foundation Schwab Charitable Fund
ROSHAN CULTURAL HERITAGE INSTITUTE ENDOWMENT FOR FINANCIAL AID
This fund provides tuition support to students who contribute to culture diversity; and, it assists with travel and other activity costs related to raising cultural awareness. Dr. Elahe Omidyar Mir-Djalali
TURF FIELD RESURFACING
St. Andrew’s was able to resurface Brumbaugh Field, Hope Field, and the baseball and softball fields in spring and summer of 2020. Bennett and Shannon Stichman
HAITI CHRIST ROI SUPPORT FUNDS
This temporary fund provides resources for Christ Roi, St. Andrew’s partner school in Civol, Haiti, including support for faculty salaries and books. Ryan Family Foundation Aris and Marianne Mardirossian Fred and Genny Ryan
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class of 2021 legacy gift A record gift of $303,000 from senior parents was given to fund professional development and financial aid. St. Andrew’s is deeply grateful to the parents of Class of 2021 graduates for their generous Senior Legacy Gift. A tradition in its fourth decade, the Senior Legacy Gift is made through the Lions Fund each year. The gift from the Class of 2021 families benefits the school’s Faculty Professional Development and Financial Aid programs. This fund ensures that faculty and staff can stay at the forefront of innovation within their discipline by seeking out professional development opportunities. This gift has also helped to ensure that students from a broad range of backgrounds have the opportunity to benefit from a St. Andrew’s education. Thank you to our senior families of the Class of 2021 for leaving your mark and enriching not only the present but the future of St. Andrew’s.
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The Rev. Patty Alexander and The Rev. Randy Alexander Bill and Cheryl Amick Alvaro and Karen Anillo David and Cheryl Battan Steven and Nancy Behram Didem Bernard Robert and Sofia Blake Beth and Daryle Bobb Lyndon Boozer and Karen Anderson Michael and Holly Cirrito Stacie Crawford Rodger and Nickie Currie K.D. and Geri Davis Joe and Nancy Delogu Dennis and Gretchen Dourgarian Christopher Dymond and Minh Le Lur Egan Gregg Elias and Mindy Ginsburg Ulric Eriksson von Allmen and Linda von Allmen Max Fainberg and Lori Klein Jonathan and Debbie Forrest Deirdre and Sean Gallagher Jordan Goldstein and Hillary Davidson Dana Goozh Tom Graves ‘83 and Jodi Graves Dan Hartinger Amry and Farah Junaideen Stacey and Dan Kane Dick Kasting and Susan Oursler Judy and Nelson Kee Dominique Khieu Bob Latchford and Karen McDonnell Kevin and Musa Little Bo Liu and Lijun Xing Joe and Maren Matal Kunal and Lili Mehta Mark Murray and Tina Rouse Mwikali Mutia Rob Naddelman and Jen Roberti Bryan and Lisa Newcombe Aric and Tammy Noboa Jenny and Bill Olin Jason and Michelle Pardo Benedict and Ella Peters
Drew and Meredith Pinto Angel and Bill Quarles Michael and Caren Ravitch Medardo Rincon and Veronica Bolanos Steve and Julie Rubley Javier and Jessica Saavedra Manning and Nikki Savage Adam and Karen Schneider Tim Schoeb and Karen Portik Ed and Kathryn Schwartz Seth Speyer and Linda Popejoy Peter Speyrer and Lia Sieghart Andy and Diane Stern Robin Teasley Thomas and Gillian Tillman Babs Uku Jonathan and Jennifer Wenk Brent and Katie Wiesel Trey and Christina Wills David Wray Jim and Nancy Young Christy Young Julie and Scott Zebrak
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congratulations, class of 2021 This fall, the 89 graduates of the Class of 2021 will matriculate to 59 colleges throughout the United States and the UK.
Barnard College Baylor University Boston College (2) Boston University (2) Bowdoin College Bucknell University (3) Butler University Carnegie Mellon University (2) Christopher Newport University Clark University Clemson University (4) Coastal Carolina University Connecticut College Cornell University Davidson College Denison University Dickinson College (2) Elon University Emerson College Emory University
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George Mason University Georgetown University Howard Community College Howard University James Madison University Kenyon College (4) La Salle University Macalester College Montgomery College Morehouse College New York University Oberlin College Ohio Wesleyan University Pennsylvania State University (3) Sewanee: The University of the South South Kent School Syracuse University Temple University (2) Texas Christian University The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Trinity College Tufts University Tulane University (3) University of California-Irvine University of Colorado Boulder (2) University of Connecticut University of Maryland-Eastern Shore University of Maryland-Baltimore County (2) University of Maryland-College Park (3) University of Miami (2) University of North Carolina at Greensboro University of Southern California University of St Andrews University of Virginia University of Wisconsin-Madison Virginia Tech (8) Wake Forest University Wellesley College Wentworth Institute of Technology West Virginia University
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the class of 2021: by the numbers
21% of students reported they
received a merit scholarship.
The percentage of
graduates who will play sports at the
collegiate level: 10%.
Percentage of students who
were admitted to every school to which they applied: 33%.
59 different colleges for the 21-22
school year.
was admitted to 166
different institutions.
The largest number
The states with the largest number of students attending are:
Pennsylvania (13), Virginia (12), and Massachusetts (9).
Graduates will attend
The Class of 2021
of students admitted to any one school (Penn State
University) was 15.
The 89 students 43% of the Class of 2021 filed early decision applications.
in the Class of
2021 submitted an average of
9 applications per student.
senior awards Valedictorian Cameron Behram Salutatorian Fiona Gallagher William Way Award Fiona Gallagher Head Of School Award Cameron Behram David Mayhood Award Mutunga Lamin Leadership in Equity and Inclusion Asia Quarles Stefen Rincon Saints Awards Zara Blake Hanaah Junaideen SGA/Francisco Hope Award Jacob Ravitch Athletes of the Year Amanda Newcombe Liam Savage Parents’ Association Sportsmanship Stephen Speyer Richard Klemm Boyd, Jr. Art Award Meredith Amick Aidan Saavedra Charles Young Senior Paper Award Sarah Kee Excellence in: English Fiona Gallagher History Caroline Zebrak Science Cameron Behram Language Zara Blake Math Amanda Newcombe Performing Arts Anyi Li Visual Arts Tyler George Religion Hannah Dourgarian
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