RIVERMONT COLLEGIATE
ANNUAL REPORT 2013-2014 Intellect
Character
Creativity
Reflection HEADMASTER’S MESSAGE Dear Friends, Our Annual Report provides a unique opportunity for reflection on our accomplishments this past year, while energizing our commitment and creativity for the future. We congratulate our recent graduates, confident that we have prepared them not just for college, but life beyond through instilling in them our fundamental beliefs of Intellect, Character and Creativity. Foremost, I would like to personally congratulate and thank our parents, faculty and staff, trustees and the entire Rivermont family for their tireless commitment to our graduates and the entire student body. The success of our students and school is a direct result of your endless dedication and support We have made great strides this past year in charting our School’s journey forward while simultaneously embracing our rich heritage. We unveiled our new five-year Strategic Plan focusing on teaching and curriculum innovation, technology integration, campus facilities and school sustainability. One-hundred percent of our graduates were accepted on average into seven four-year universities with over $200,000 offered in merit scholarships. Our School’s performance on the Iowa Assessment Examinations were among the highest in the state and rank on average in the 90th percentile nationally. This year we are introducing a revolutionary Education Partners program with Augustana College, St. Ambrose University and Western Illinois University enabling our seniors to take courses on college campuses. We expanded our academic counseling program and are poised to implement our new 1:1 computer technology strategy. While the campus is abuzz with excitement, we are also making great strides to stay connected with our rich heritage. Symbolizing this effort is the new home of our historic school bell. Weaving St. Katharine’s - St. Mark’s heritage with Rivermont serves as testament to our school’s collective 131 year history and the impact our graduates have had on the world around them. While our name has changed since 1884, the commitment to our core beliefs and fundamental approach to the highest quality of education has been unwavering. We are blessed to have tremendous support from our parents, trustees, faculty, staff, and friends across the region who recognize the value that independent schools of Rivermont’s caliber add to the education of our next generation. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, the faculty and staff, I thank each member of our community for all that you do each day for Rivermont and its students. Your efforts will ensure we continue to reach for the stars. Sincerely,
Todd Zachary Headmaster
Our Mission
Rivermont Collegiate is dedicated to academic excellence and maximizing the potential of each student through a nurturing, stimulating, and structured environment that advances the individual’s Intellect, Character, and Creativity while guiding students on a path of life-long learning, prepared to engage fully in their local, national, and global communities.
Board of Trustees
G U A R D I A N S O F T H E S C H O O L’ S M I S S I O N
2013-14
Courtney M. Kay-Decker*, President ◊ W. Kent Barnds, Vice President ◊ Thomas Melchert, Jr., Treasurer ◊ Rajesh Alla*, MD (alumnus) Rodney Blackwell* Jerry Bowman Taylor S. Davis Tina Eckhardt*, MD Tait Johnson* Ana Torstenson Kehoe ’65 ◊ Delia Meier† Kishore Pagadala*† Chae Hee Porubcin* ◊ Melissa Sears* Muna Strasser*, DDS Amy Tyler Telleen* (alumna) ◊ Rian Waterman
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TRUSTEES EMERITUS Hans W. Becherer † EX-OFFICIO MEMBER Todd Zachary, Headmaster Lesli Shaheen*, President Parents’ Council
* current parent
† parent of graduate
◊ executive committee member
Rivermont-Looking Back Rivermont-Looking Ahead Alumni Voices Class of 2014 College Acceptances 2013-14 in Pictures 2013-14 Fiscal Year Ways to Give Current 2014-15 Faculty and Staff
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Looking Back 2013-14 in Review:
Intellect, Character, and Creativity in Action
S T R AT E G I C P L A N The 2013-14 school year saw the unveiling of Rivermont’s new 5-year Strategic Plan. Charting a path forward through an unknown future is always a difficult objective. In developing our school’s plan the various committees comprised of trustees, faculty, staff and parents labored throughout the year to create a strategy that is both challenging and attainable. The committee also adopted a novel approach, a commitment to a full evaluation of the plan’s assumptions and objectives midway through the 5-year execution period. Our new Strategic Plan will springboard our school forward in meeting the current and future needs of our students.
LOWER SCHOOL CURRICULUM A number of new curriculum and classroom innovations were introduced during the 2013-14 academic year. Key curriculum changes included the introduction of Math in Focus, which uses the Singapore Mathematics model, expansion of the literacy program with Wordy Wise, and the continued evolution of the Lower School’s interactive Science program curriculum. Enhancing and expanding the school’s global reach drove Skype and the myriad of education resources through Apple TV.
GLOBAL LEARNING Rivermont’s new classroom technology suites have enabled fantastic worldly lessons via Skype™. Skype in the classroom was heavily utilized this past school year, whether by Mr. Gomez’s Spanish class Skyping with a classroom in Brazil to Miss McAdam’s 7th Grade Life Science class Skyping with the Dolphin Research Center in FL. It was even utilized for fun-filled activities like celebrating International Talk Like a Pirate Day, as the 2nd Grade class did using Skype with a class in western Iowa. Skyping in the classroom allows Rivermont teachers to teach without walls and connect their students to the world enabling them to learn on a global scale.
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EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Five of our students placed in the 2014 State Science and Technology Fair of Iowa this past March that was held at Iowa State University. The following students performed especially well and placed at the event for their innovative work: Nikhil Wagher (8th): Grand Champion in Overall Junior High Physical Science Category- 1st Place, in 8th Grade Physical Science Category- winner of Broadcom Masters Award- winner of Jolene Schwinger Memorial Junior Award Top Physical Project Dwira Nandini (6th): 1st Place in 6th Grade Biological Category- Winner of Broadcom Masters Award Jacob Hanson (6th): 3rd Place in 6th Grade Biological Category- Winner of Broadcom Masters Award Jozef Porubcin (6th): Honorable Mention in 6th Grade Physical Science Category Manasa Pagadala (9th): 2nd Place in the High School Senior Division in the Energy & Transportation Category – 2nd Place in Iowa Energy Center Special Award Category, receiving $2,500 scholarship.
Rivermont Collegiate’s Middle School Robotics team ROFL (Robots on the Floor Laughing) was chosen to represent the United States at the First Lego League International Robotics Competition and Festival that was held in Bello Horizante, Brazil (September, 2014) ROFL was the only US representative in attendance. John Deere, the official sponsor, choose this team because of the team member’s exceptional display of Core Values in gracious professionalism and robot performance. ROFL first competed locally at the Putnam Museum in mid-December of 2013 and won, then went onto compete at the state level at Iowa State University on January 18, 2014. There the team received honorable mention in Overall Core Values, team member Lauren Schroeder received the Grace Murray Hopper award for a female team member who demonstrates core values, innovation, and perseverance.
BOTTLE CAP MURAL Over 2,300 plastic caps were diverted from local landfills and repurposed in a 6’x 8’ mural. This school-year long project took place from August through April. From graphing the variety of bottle cap colors collected to studying contemporary artists who repurpose trash, the project not only spanned Kindergarten-12th grade, but also across disciplines. This project was completely funded thanks to a grant we received from the Waste Commission of Scott County. The mural theme was inspired by Regionalism and Midwest landscapes created by Grant Wood. Some features of the composition were also borrowed from a print-making piece by 12th Grader Ming Sui Tang. The mural is now permanently displayed in Becherer Hall.
STUDENT HUNGER DRIVE Rivermont students again placed 1st in division C (schools up to 299 students) with 248.2lbs of food collected per student. Local schools were challenged to create a concept for the 2013 Student Hunger Drive (student-created) Video and Rivermont’s entry, “Pass the Can” was selected! The video stars Rivermont students, faculty, staff, and families. The 2013 Quad Cities Student Hunger Drive kicked off with the Rivermont student-produced competition video of the entire Quad City region raising awareness of this exceptional program. The video can be viewed on the QC Student Hunger Drive Channel on YouTube.
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Looking Ahead Shaping the course of our future R E L E VA N T T E A C H I N G A N D C U R R I C U L U M I N N O VAT I O N
Middle and Upper School Curriculum The 2014-15 academic year ushers in significant new curriculum opportunities for the Middle and Upper School. Structured upon extensive college studies, feedback from alumni, and a comprehensive review of our current curriculum and course alignment, Rivermont’s academic programs continues to highlight our school as the premier college preparatory choice in the Quad Cities. These programmatic changes enhance our academic course rigor and sequencing, enabling student academic planning and preliminary college counseling to begin as early as sixth grade. Ultimately the true measure of our school is the success of our graduates. The opportunities now available as a result of our curriculum and programmatic changes ensure the future success of our graduates and school.
Education Partner Program Beginning with the 2014-15 school year, taking courses for full college credit through Rivermont’s Education Partner Program is now be part of the Rivermont Experience. Through this program, Rivermont 12th Grade students have the opportunity to take courses at either –Augustana College, St. Ambrose University, and Western Illinois University. The program not only prepares students for the rigor and style of college level coursework, but provides the experience of attending class on a college campus.
1:1 Technology Program The 1:1 technology program is tailored to the needs of each school division. Lower School will feature iPad carts that can be transitioned from classroom to classroom, bringing creative tools, interactive books, and endless educational apps anywhere at any time. The Middle School 1:1 program is a combination of Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) and school-supplied equipment – students may bring personal laptops and Rivermont will install Microsoft Office tools and anti-virus software. Upper School students will be provided their own school-issued laptop. Rivermont’s 1:1 technology program is being implemented in a phased, measured approach that provides students the tools to succeed and puts the world at their fingertips.
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C U LT I VAT E A C U LT U R E O F E X C E L L E N C E Senior College Visits Starting this fall, 12th Grade students will depart for a series of college campus visits where they are introduced to the college experience while exploring a variety of colleges and universities. These campus visits will give students the chance to compare a large university to a small college, an urban campus to a traditional campus, and a fine arts focus to a STEM focus. Students explore everything from dormitories and academic facilities to student life and services. As students begin the college application process, these visits provide a valuable glimpse into the possibilities available to them.
Advisory and College Counseling Programs Rivermont’s outstanding college counseling program has been further enriched, with academic planning now beginning in sixth grade. Middle School students work with their advisors to identify their strengths and interests as a means to develop a comprehensive academic plan. This academic plan progresses with the student, ensuring their continued placement in courses that both challenge and enrich their abilities. For example, a sixth grade student with an affinity for math is placed in courses determined by his or her abilities rather than a predetermined sequence determined solely by grade level. The early development of a comprehensive, yet flexible academic plan in Middle School provides an invaluable aid for parents and faculty that will continue to assist the student as they later transition to Upper School and collegiate success.
EFFECTIVE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Establish a sustainable tuition strategy Affordability is a top-of-mind concern in achieving and maintaining a diverse student body. We are commited to a viable tuition structure in conjunction with our commitment to financial assistance and alternative sources of funding and revenue. Specifically, our plan for the next 3-5 years is comprised of developing and implementing clear guidelines and goals in regards to tuition and finacial aid.
Reinvent our culture of support Taking the current economic conditions into consideration, we reaffirm our commitment to sound fiscal management and the exploration of alternative funding and revenue sources. This encompasses ensuring that our fundraising activities support our Strategic Plan, while connecting the talents and support of our school community. We are focused on ways to improve Board of Trustees member roles F O U N D E R ’ S D AY F U N R U N and engagement in support of Rivermont by finding ways for them to play more of an active role in our community activities and communication goals. It is our goal that over the next 3-5 years these actions will strengthen bonds between Rivermont our larger The 1st annual Parents’ Council and Founder’s Day school community. Fun Run raised over $9,800 for educational
Increase contributions to our endowment
programs and family-oriented activities at Looking forward, we realize that we need to ensure that in meeting our goals we are providing long-term financial security while Rivermont! Students ran a total of miles relieving pressure on the tuition-driven operational budget. We are going to be focusing much of our efforts in marketing our518 school in the community as a strong independent school option. We also plan to create structured endowment funding opportunities and achieve on a map, they traveled from Bettendorf, IA to endowment funding levels sufficient to address a low enrollment scenario. Increased contributions to our endowment will help achieve our goals of student diversity, affordable tuition, and campus stability. Erie, PA. This unique, active fundraiser was a blast for students, who also earned points for
Taking action to ensure continuous success
their Imp and Tiger teams.
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Alumni Memories of St. Katharine’s School by Nancy Bookidis, Ph.D - ‘56
When I was entering 7th grade in 1950, I transferred from public school to St. Katharine’s. At that time it was one of two private, religious-based schools in Davenport, the second being St. Mary’s, a Catholic school. Both of my older sisters, had attended St. Katharine’s as well. When my oldest sister went, Episcopalian nuns did the teaching. By the time I attended they had left, but the School’s association with the Episcopal Church was still strong. The School’s student body consisted of both day and boarding students. Two large old Victorian houses, connected by an enclosed breezeway, formed the core of the School. Classes were held in the one building and administration, teachers, and boarding students occupied the second. In addition, there was a large modern gymnasium and a large playing field outside. We wore uniforms back then. What was it like? Classes were small, numbering anywhere from five to sixteen or perhaps more. Because of the small sizes, we had the undivided attention of our teachers. Classes included English, mathematics (primarily Algebra and Geometry), art, and history (Ancient, World, and American). We studied American History in great detail. In 8th grade, I can remember having to learn the names of all the Indian tribes and to locate them on a map. We also had Latin, French, Spanish, as well as some science, including Chemistry. In my senior year we had World Religions, as well as Christianity. We were encouraged to visit various churches and observe the services. Music lessons were optional, but there was always a piano teacher and five to six practice rooms with pianos for our use. Twice a week before class we attended chapel. We represented a variety of religious backgrounds. For example, there were a number of Jewish students, in addition to my Greek Orthodoxy, and various Protestant denominations. However, no one resented attending because the services were simple, always followed by a short but appropriate sermon by Father Johnson. The setting was quite lovely and hymn singing was fun. Gym occupied a good part of our week. The School was divided into two teams, Imps and Tigers, and I had the good fortune to be elected Imp captain one of my years. We played field hockey in the fall and spring, basketball and volleyball in the winter. We not only competed with each other, but also played against other schools, especially in basketball. There was a yearly competition with the Catholic St. Mary’s. We also had drama classes and put on an occasional play with greater or lesser success. Plays were performed using an elevated stage at one end of the gym. There was an annual dance with the Roosevelt Military Academy from down-state Illinois that was held in the gym with required attendance. Attendees were closely monitored by a phalanx of faculty, who sat in one corner. Invariably, some girl would announce herself engaged the day after the dance - an engagement, however, which never lasted more than a few weeks. Finally, the greatest event of the year was the annual May Fete, a pageant held shortly before the end of the spring semester. A queen was chosen from the senior class, with the remaining class members forming her “court.” The remaining classes put together a pageant based on a theme chosen by the faculty. The event was quite elaborate - a procession of the queen and her court (who sat on steps on the hillside) and the presentation of the pageant with family members seated on the lawn outside the lower building. All came to an end with senior graduation, followed by a senior prom. Despite the many years that have passed, my memories of those years are still vivid, my sense of enjoyment great. I am grateful to St. Katharine’s and to its faculty for encouraging us, for training us for the next stages in our educational careers, and for teaching us manners and respect for others. These lessons have stood me in good stead. I am confident that those principles are still alive in the School’s new setting.
Dr. Nancy Bookidis is currently the Assistant Director Emerita of the Corinth Excavations in Greece.
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Voices
Rivermont Collegiate: Enduring Traditions; Lifelong Memories by Dr. Ramana Gorrepati - ‘05
Teachers, administration, coaches, and staff all want you to succeed because your success is a reflection of them. It is a unique atmosphere that teaches you that life doesn’t happen in large lecture halls, but that it relies on interactions between individuals. You are constantly challenged and this keeps you on your toes. College, medical school, and life in general requires that level of attention. It’s not enough to be simply told that life isn’t easy or that things won’t be handed to you. You have to work at it and Rivermont in its own way instills that in you. The emphasis at Rivermont is on teamwork and confidence. It is easy as a student to singularly focus on getting from class to class and having your assignments done on time. But beyond the learning that happens, life also happens. I felt at home while roaming the halls of Rivermont. I vividly remember the Imp-Tiger Days, the Scholastic book fairs, American Players Theatre, parent-teacher conferences, Grandparents Day, Springfest, open study hall, yearbook, skiing at Snowstar, Fesitval of Trees, International Food Festival, Varsity Basketball games, Pancake Tuesday, Homecoming, academic fairs, and many, many more. When people say that you can’t appreciate something until it’s gone, that surely applies here. Now that I’m older and look back at all those fleeting years I spent at Rivermont, I can’t help but smile. They were happy, they were fun, and they were adventurous. Beyond being just a great school where you learn what you needed to succeed in life, it’s a great place to grow up. Be it Rivermont Collegiate or St. Katharine’s- St. Mark’s (which is still what I often remember it as), the tradition is enduring and that is something that you would be hard pressed to find anywhere else. Being at Rivermont meant that
I was part of an extended family Dr. Ramana Gorrepati
Rivermont Collegiate, 2005, Washington University in St. Louis, 2009 Weill Cornell Medical College/NewYork-Prebyterian Hospital, 2014
Dr. Ramana Gorrepati is currently studying in the Department of Neurosurgery at Yale University.
Alumni Voices “All that I am today and everything I have accomplished (including being accepted to medical school), I owe to Rivermont. In college, I was well above my peers in my ability to write essays and critically think. Beyond academics, the person that I am and the friendships I’ve made are because of this school. My best friend from high school is still my best friend, largely due to the close community of Rivermont. At Rivermont, I always felt safe and free to be myself. During vulnerable teenage years, feeling free to be yourself is so important. I highly recommend this school.” – Manisha Kumar, - ‘09 Medical student at the University of Iowa (MD in 2017) with plans to return to the QC to do family practice “From PreSchool through graduation, my teachers nurtured and encouraged my interests, curiosity, and self-expression. The entire school community – parents, faculty, and students – come together to create a uniquely supportive environment in which to learn, create, and grow. I consider myself very fortunate to.” – Matt Roberts, - ‘89 Executive Producer of The Late Show with David Letterman, CBS Television
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The Class of 2014 Six graduates, Thirty-three college, & university acceptances Over 1.6 million dollars in renewable merit scholarship offers
From left to right: Jennah Davison (University of Iowa, English major) Summer Lawrence (Case Western Reserve University, Biology major) Victoria Mbakwe (University of Pittsburgh, Engineering major) Amanda McVey (Hollins University, Elementary Education major) Shravya Pothula (Baylor University, Medical Humanities major) Ming Sui Tang (Iowa State University, Engineering major)
Augustana College IL Austin Knowlton Honors Program Presidential Scholarship Baylor University TX Case Western Reserve OH Tuition Exchange Drexel University IA Emory University, Oxford College GA Georgia Institute of Technology GA Hollins University VA Iowa State University IA Scholarships (2) Knox College IL Lincoln Scholarship Loyola University Chicago IL Philadelphia University PA Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute NY Rochester Institute of Technology NY St Louis University MO Vice President Scholarship State University of New York SUNY Buffalo (UB) NY
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The George Washington University DC Presidential Scholarship University of Connecticut CT University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana IL University of Illinois Chicago IL James Scholar Honors Program University of Iowa IA University of Missouri Kansas City MO University of Missouri Columbia MO University of Pittsburg PA Honors Challenge University of Wisconsin-Platteville WI University of Wisconsin-Whitewater WI Wayne University MI
Intellect, Character, & Creativity in Action
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Fiscal Year 2013-14
EXPENSES Administration & Instruction Tuition Assistance Operations Physical Plant
2,114,060 632,496 317,295 511,751 3,575,602
INCOME Tuition & Fees Investment Income Other Income Annual Fund & Auction
2,286,593 652,885 545,183 90,941 3,351,165
* Fiscal year July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014
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Ways to Give GIFTS THROUGH MVSTO
Iowa residents who make gifts for tution assistance at Rivermont through Mississippi Valley Sctudent Tuition Organization (MVSTO) receive a 65% state Iowa income tax credit on the amount of their gift in addition to qualifying for the full amount of their gift on their federal tax return.
CASH, CHECK, OR CREDIT CARD
Gifts of cash, check, or credit card are always welcome. Visa, MasterCard, and Discover are accepted. Simple, secure online giving is available at www.RivermontCollegiate.org. For your convenience, a remittance envelope is included with this publication.
PLEDGE
Tuition alone does not cover the cost of a Rivermont education. In fact, it only covers a percentage of annual operating costs. In addition, tuition does not take into account Rivermont’s long term needs or address capital improvements. Gifts from generous donors help fill the gap. Any gift, no matter the amount, is appreciated and critical to our success.
Instead of making an immediate gift, you may pledge to give a specific amount before the end of Rivermont’s fiscal year on June 30th, 2015. There is the option to pledge on the remittance envelope included with this publication.
STOCK/SECURITIES
One of the most economical ways to give, given the tax savings, is to make a gift of appreciated securities.
M AT C H I N G G I F T S
Many corporations have matching gift programs for employees and retirees. Check with your human resource department for a matching gift form, then simply complete the employee’s section, enclose it with your gift, and Rivermont will take care of the rest.
GIFTS IN KIND
Rivermont welcomes items of personal property that can be used in our programs. Donors receive a charitable tax deduction for the item’s market value.
PLANNED GIFTS
know you can support Rivermont with
Tax laws encourage charitable giving by providing substantial deductions. The way you design your gift will help determine its benefits to you and to Rivermont. Planned gifts can be made in three ways: outright gifts, gifts which provide a life income, and gifts through a will or bequest.
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If you are an Iowa resident, a gift to Rivermont’s Endowment through the Community Foundation of the Great River Bend qualifies Iowa residents a generous 25% tax credit on your Iowa state income taxes through the Endow Iowa Tax Credit Program.
QUESTIONS? Rivermont is a not-for-profit organization. Gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
For information on all types of giving or suggestions tailored to your situation, contact: Rod Ossowski, Director of Development & Alumni Relations (563) 359-1366 ext. 314 ossowski@rvmt.org
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CurrentFaculty
and Staff 2014-15
Early/Lower School Pre-Kindergarten Paula Custer Pre-K and Junior Kindergarten Aide Amber Weeks Junior Kindergarten Sara Longhurst Junior Kindergarten Aide Kimberly Wakefield Junior Kindergarten Aide Laurie Elliott Kindergarten Felicia Craig First Grade Callie Pangburn Second Grade Carrie Skillin Third Grade Ashley Stelly Fourth Grade Rebecca Ashby Fifth Grade LeighAnn Schroeder -’89 Mathematics 6th Grade Mathematics, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I &II, Geometry Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus AB & BC History and Social Sciences Humanities (6), World History, Economics & Finance, Globalization of Society, Politics & Economics US History 8 & 10, Government Politics, Understanding the Middle East, AP Psychology Foreign Languages Spanish (K/1), French (2-5), Latin (6/7) Spanish 4/5, Spanish A Middle & Upper School Spanish Middle & Upper School French Mandarin Chinese Science Early/Lower School Science Earth Science (6), Life Science (7), Physical Science (8) Middle School Robotics, Physics (11) Biology (9), Chemistry (10), Anatomy (11) Physics
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Adrianna Vargas Andrew Scott Curtis Fee Ed Knupp
Dana Fee Sarah McCoy Alexandre Gomez Ha Dao Brown Bonnie Campbell Kalie Donovan Jenna McAdams Shawn Buettner Dr. Bhaswati Gangopadhyay
English American & World Literature, Writing/Speech, Gwen Livingstone Pokora AP English Literature & Composition, AP English Language & Composition Humanities (7) English (8) College English, Video Journalism Kelly Turner American & World Literature, Writing/Speech Kristin Skaggs Technology Lower/Middle School Computer Science/Tech Laura McDonald Middle/Upper Computer Science and Technology, John Kvapil Director of Technology Media Center Specialist Sharlar Knupp The Arts K-12th Visual Art K-12th Vocal Instructor 4th- 12th Instrmental Music Instructor Middle/Upper School Theater Arts/Drama
Colleen Tomlinson Stephanie Seward Jessica Freemyer Kristin Skaggs
Physical Education K-12th Athletic Director/Physical Education Brian Carman Basketball Coach Dave Wessel Kitchen Kitchen Manager/Cook Kitchen Assistant Custodian Custodian Administration and Staff Headmaster Mansion Secretary, Assistant to the Headmaster Middle/Upper School Director Early/Lower School Director Assistant to Early/Lower School Director Director of Student Services and College Counseling Admissions and Marketing Director Marketing Manager Business Manager Business Office Assistant- Accounts Receivable/ Student Charges and Invoices Business Office Assistant Accounts Payable Director of Development/Alumni Relations Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds
June McWilliam Dina Edwards Diane Hemphill Shawna Tharp
Todd Zachary Linda Paget Monica Weeks Nikki Hildebrand Tammi Burrell Bonnie Campbell Karen Roebuck Vanessa Douglas Jen Bernard Marsha Fields
Beth Heaney Rod Ossowski Charlie Rodriguez
*Images, teacher profiles, and personal pages are now available on our new website at www.rivermontcollegiate.org
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Events 2014-15 NOV. 26 Grandparents’ & Special Friends’ Day DEC. 13 Holiday Open House FEB. 12 Academic Fair APR. 7 Family Art Night
APR. 10-11 Upper School Spring Play APR. 15 Rivermont Academic Invitational APR. 23 Springfest Concert APR. 26 Spring Strings Recital
MAY 26 Lunch on the Lawn- Imp/Tiger Day MAY 27 Lower School Promotion Ceremony Middle & Upper School Awards Ceremony Senior Project Presentations Senior Dinner
MAY 30 128th Commencement
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