Westmark School: Report on Philanthropy 2020-2021 by westmarkschool

Report on Philanthropy 2020–2021

MESSAGE FROM THE PAST BOARD CHAIR December 2021

Dear Westmark Community, When I became Board Chair of Westmark School in 2015, I knew the possibilities were endless for this extraordinary community. I had witnessed firsthand how the learning environment nurtured our students, including my sons Gabriel, Class of 2019, and Alexander, now in his senior year. I was well aware of the commitment of the trustees, who were working tirelessly on long-range strategic planning. And with Claudia Koochek as our then newly hired Head of School, I was confident she would take Westmark to new heights, integrating research more deeply into the curricula and growing the expertise of the faculty and staff. As I look back on the many accomplishments of Westmark School, I am filled with gratitude and pride. What I had envisioned at the start of my tenure has come into being: an even stronger foundation upon which Westmark can continue to thrive. Together in 2020–2021, we advanced our mission to educate and empower our students, despite the exceptional challenges posed by the pandemic over all too many months. This success against all odds was made possible in large part by your philanthropy. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I thank you for your generosity. Earlier this year, I stepped down from my role as Board Chair and passed the baton to my friend and fellow trustee James Kilcourse. Under Jim and Claudia’s leadership, the future of Westmark School is bright as ever. Even long after I watch Alex graduate at the end of this school year, I will be indebted to this caring and compassionate community.

Dave Clark Past Chair, Board of Trustees Parent to Gabriel and Alexander

Board of Trustees 2020–2021

James Kilcourse, Chair March 2021–present Dave Clark, Chair 2016–March 2021 Andrea Mack, Treasurer Veda Adams, Secretary

Cordelia Bacher Nancy Branscombe Kevin Crummy Dawn Cunnion Mara Hofman Anya Goldin

Sonia Kirkman Roberta Kung Stephen Trilling Alexandra Von Tiergarten Edgar Whitmore

MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL December 2021

Dear Westmark Family and Friends, Welcoming you back to campus was our greatest joy in 2020–2021. Although we had successfully adapted to remote learning, conducted parent chats from afar, hosted celebrations virtually, and came up with myriad ways to stay connected, we can all agree on this: it is uniquely heartwarming to teach, learn, create, perform, play, laugh, and engage with one another face to face—even if masked! So what a thrill it was to greet you in person at last! Our spirits lifted as our classrooms and courtyards buzzed with energy once again. We cheered for our artists and athletes as they returned to the stage and sports field. Behind the scenes, our teachers continued to deepen their instructional expertise, while a task force continually evolved our protocols in keeping with the highest of public-health standards. Our safe return to campus was a humbling achievement; we could not have done it without you. So first, I thank you for partnering with us to prioritize health and safety while continuing to meet our shared goal to inspire and celebrate our students. In this Report on Philanthropy, we acknowledge, too, the remarkable generosity of our donor community in 2020–2021. Without this vital support, Westmark couldn’t have delivered on our mission with as great an impact. As you read the publication, I hope each and every one of you feels my gratitude for your many sacrifices, your outpouring of love, and your unwavering dedication to our students and families, our faculty and staff, and one another.

Claudia Koochek Head of School

“In their final year at Westmark School, our seniors demonstrated grace under pressure as they shifted

COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES Class of 2021

from distance learning to in-person

American University

Linfield University

instruction and completed their

The University of Arizona*

Loyola University Chicago

graduation requirements—all while

Becker College

Lynn University

mapping out their futures. Whether

Boston University

Marymount Manhattan College

college-bound, career-ready, or

California College - San Marcos

McDaniel College*

headed for a gap year, the Class of

California Lutheran University*

Monmouth University

2021 looked ahead to life after

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

New York University (Tisch School of the Arts)*

California State University-Long Beach

Northern Arizona University

California State University-Northridge

Oregon State UniversityCascades Campus

Westmark with courage and excitement. I couldn’t be more proud of them.” — Katharine Gibson, College Counselor

University of California-Riverside University of California-San Diego Champlain College Chapman University Colorado Mountain College* Curry College Dean College University of Delaware University of Denver* DePaul University Dominican University of California Emerson College High Point University La Sierra University Lake Forest College

University of the Pacific Pepperdine University Los Angeles Pierce College* Point Loma Nazarene University* Prescott College* University of Puget Sound Sarah Lawrence College* Savannah College of Art and Design* Sonoma State University Southern Oregon University Western Washington University Whittier College Willamette University Woodbury University

Landmark College* Lesley University*

*Class of 2021 matriculation

FINANCIAL STATEMENT July 1, 2020–June 30, 2021

“I am happy to report that Westmark School’s financial condition is excellent. This year, nearly 80% of all revenue sources were spent on Westmark’s academic programs. The School finished the year with an operating surplus that was further enhanced by the forgiveness of a federally funded loan of $1.7M granted to Westmark during COVID-19. This, coupled with revenue for a major gifts initiative, has made Westmark’s financial future very bright.” — Steve Taylor, Director of Finance and Operations

TransportationFacilities and improvements School reserveRestricted - Lower Salaries School andProject benefits2 Facilities and bene Adva

Operating and Major Gifts Income

Tuition & Fees Gifts & Donations Summer Programs Ancillary incom

OPERATING: $12,247,081

70%

Gifts and donations

$1,378,162

Summer programs

$291,850

$2,086,351

12%

$16,003,444

91%

Tuition and fees

Ancillary income OPERATING INCOME

MAJOR GIFTS INCOME $1,524,469 9% (restricted) TOTAL INCOME

$17,527,913

100%

$6,214,154

36%

$742,088

$1,408,530

$291,762

Operating Expenses PROGRAMS: Salaries and benefits Academic and educational programs Financial aid Summer programs

Transportation $251,537 1% $859,075

School reserve

$2,240,697

13%

Major gifts (restricted)

$1,524,469

$2,410,330

14%

Facilities and improvements

$572,716

Tuition

Advancement and marketing

$241,799

Gifts &

Other general and administrative

$770,756

Summ

$17,527,913

100%

Ancilla

Facilities and improvements

GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE: Salaries and benefits

TOTAL EXPENSES

Opera

Income and expenses reported here are unaudited.

Major

United by our Strengths and Common Purpose

WESTMARK FUND 2020–2021 Year in Review

“In 2020–2021, our theme for the Westmark Fund was CommUNITY: United by Our Strengths and Common Purpose. Indeed, our Westmark community demonstrated great unity during an exceptional year, providing time, treasure, and talent in support of our mission. We couldn’t do it without you. Your friends on the Westmark team—faculty, staff, and administration—are appreciative of all that you give to enrich the lives of our beloved students.” — Chris Cook, Director of Advancement

Total Raised

Total Number of Gifts 320

Average Gift Size

$713,248

$2,228

Giving by Grade Giving by Grade

GRADE PARTICIPATION

Grades 2–3

86.67%

Grade 4

81.82%

Grade 5

53.85%

Grade 6

83.87%

Grade 7

80.00%

Grade 8

78.38%

Grade 9

90.32%

Grade 10

90.48%

Grade 11

90.48%

Grade 12

94.12%

100 80

87%

84%

82%

80%

78%

90%

91%

94%

60 54%

40 20 0

2/3

Giving by Level of Support Visionary ($100,000 and up)

17.53%

Innovator ($50,000–$99,999)

10.52%

Benefactor ($25,000–$49,999)

17.09%

Champion ($15,000–$24,999)

9.11%

Patron ($10,000–$14,999)

14.88%

Leadership ($5,000–$9,999)

13.74%

Partner ($2,500–$4,999)

3.93%

Supporter ($1,000–$2,499)

7.05%

Friend (Up to $999)

6.16%

Giving by Constituency Alumni

0.04%

Current Faculty and Staff

1.08%

Current Grandparents

3.12%

Current Parents

48.71%

Current Trustees

41.62%

Foundations

3.64%

Friends of the School

0.07%

Matching Companies

0.88%

Past Trustees

0.17%

Past Parents

0.66%

WESTMARK FUND 2020–2021 Our Donor Community

“Our children—all children—deserve to grow up in an environment that understands how to educate them. Westmark embraces each student and determines the best way to bring out their academic and creative strengths and their unique personalities. Let’s support Westmark as much as they support our families: 100%.” — Laine Siklos, Westmark Fund Chair 2020–2021 and parent to Henry

Visionary ($100,000 and up)

($5,000–$9,999)

Nancy Branscombe and Ken Kalopsis

Reeve and Eilat Benaron

Adam and Brittany Levinson

Patty and David Cohen

Supporter

Innovator

DawnMarie and Robert Cunnion

($1,000–$2,499)

Leigh and Richard Flisher

Anonymous (1)

($50,000–$99,999)

Benefactor

Debra and Lee Bogdanoff

Mara and Marc Hofman Melissa and Mark Kates

($25,000–$49,999)

Bonnie Lemon and Roderick Rozanski

David Clark and Sam Elias

Andrea and Christopher Mack

Sonia and Robert Kirkman

Anne McGrail and Kristin Anderson

Brad Lemons Foundation

Shannon and Luciano Nuques

Champion ($15,000–$24,999)

Laine and Richard Siklos Artur and Melinda Spigel Ashly Stohl

Cordelia S. Bacher

J. Scott and Obaida Watt

Lily Fukuda Crummy and Kevin Crummy

Meredith and Samuel Weiner

Roberta Kung and David Simon

Amy and Edgar Whitmore

Anne and Matthew Aberle Veda Adams Dennis Anderson and Douglas Sturnick Catherine Bander and Susan Lindner Bander Tracy and Mitchell Brody Katherine Brown and Rene Mendoza JJ Feild and Neve Campbell Valery and David Chamberlin John Dolan and Sarah Lambert Jenine and Eric Dreisen David and Jackie Engen Amy and John Feldmann

David and Judy Shore

Partner

Catherine Fellowes

Patron

Rania Nassar and Josh Cousins

Denise and David Fleming

($10,000–$14,999)

Leadership

($2,500–$4,999) Tracy and Greg Forester

Peter and Jeanne Fellowes Burt and Nanette Forester Catherine Haskins

Anonymous (1)

Craig and Elyssa Furst

Ann Donahue and Joan Scheibel

Gina Matthews and Grant Scharbo

Monica and Mauricio Hernandez

Caitlin and Christian Donohue

Stephanie and William Murray

Henry and Karen Herrmann

Anya Goldin and Alex Klachin

Laura and Michael Richter

Robert and Barbara Jesuele

Jordyn and David Grohl

Melissa and Kenneth Sheer

Kristin and Jeffrey Joseff

James and Sandy Kilcourse

Ginger and William Sherak

David J. Katz, In Memory of Deena Katz

Jason and Gara Post

Stephen Stone

Barry and Beverly Kurtz

Gwen Stefani

Alexandra Von Tiergarten

Samuel and Karen Lambert

Dave Stohl

Clinton and Dessislava Wade

Catalina and Javier Lara

Wendi and Stephen Trilling

Suzanne and Brian Watson

Sarah and Jeffrey Levitt

Richard and Diane Weinberg

Eric Watson

Bethany and Thomas Martin

Hilary and Doug McDonald

Susan and Mike Cornner

Kimberly and Michael Harryman

Rene Mendoza

Michelle and Jamie Court

Caren Heller

Thomas Michna and Rick Simner

Jan and Tom Cousins

Sarah Hemphill and Jay Martel

Ornest Family Foundation

Lisa Dawe and Darrell Park

Chris and Tara Herrmann

Mark Pellington

Christen Denes

Nikki and Nicholas Hexum

Joey and Krissy Perez

Ruth and John Devine

John Hinton

The Ernest Prete Jr. Foundation

Mary C. Dolan

Kimberly Hinton

Karine Rosenthal and Robert Fisher

Elizabeth and Andrew Donen

Lindsay Hirsch

Brittany Rouse

Susan and Brian Doolittle

Anne Huarte and James Campbell

Amy and Robert Sackler

Noreen Green-Drew and Ian Drew

Jared Hughes ‘90

Kaley and Jason Sallade

Geoffrey Edwards and Sarah Haskins

Vivian and Marc Hurwitz

Tracy and Ben Samek

Gabriel C. Elias ‘19

Jodi and Kurt Jacobsen

Rae Sanchini Tobey and Bruce Tobey

Riccardo and Alexandra Falconeri

Guadalupe Jara and Roberto Cortes

Yvette Silvera and Steve Schweitzer

Robin and Garrett Feldman

Marcie and Derek Simpson Mohammad and Carol Virani Ona Wexler Jane and John Wright

Friend (Up to $999) Anonymous (2) Paul S. Ablon Renata and Joseph Abraham Shani and Jeremy Amen Jane Anderson and Tess Ayers Tammy Apana-Dianda and Joseph Dianda

Jill Farwell Cheryl Feldman and Jack Hertz Julie and Henry Fisher Tanya and Brent Fogel Tamar Forman and Michael Schwartz Isabelle Fox Danna and Kevin Gillespie Donald and Maureen Gillespie Jill and Craig Gillett Steven and Myah Gittelson Dalia and Lawrance Goldberg Marie and Esau Gonzalez Jasmine and Moises Gonzalez Stefania and John Greco Nancy and Dan Grodnik

Nancy Banks and Andy Buckley

Jodi and Robert Groff

Sherin Guirguis-Barrie and Kelly Barrie

Sheila and Martin Grossman

John and Dena Beck

Benjamin Harris

Miriam and Joseph Beezy

Beth and Scott Harris

Michele and Michael Hakakha

Patricia G. Johnson Amanda and Craig Katz Jody Katz Melissa and Chris Kaye Gina Kelsch Erika and Mike Kemmerer Suzanne Kamenir Krane and Justin Krane Lauren and Ross Landsbaum DiAnn Langer-Levine Shamicka Lawrence Sandra Leshem Leigh Leveen Robert Leveen Ilyse and Ronen Levy Ellyn and Lorraine Lewis Margarita and Michel Lim Amanda and Shawn Loesser Jennifer Luce Alice Malin Deborah Chatham-Malson and Daniel Malson

Daniel and Natasha Belson Ronald and Natalie Benudiz Rebecca and Benjamin Berkman Amy Bessone Susan Booker and Jerry Shevick Ann and Jason Boyce Stephanie S. Burns Renee and Richard Butkus Ingrid Calame Gail and Richard Carson Nicole and David Cefali Dinesh Chhetri and Lillian Morris Janet Burns Clark Inez Coffman Jill and Gary Cogan 9

WESTMARK FUND 2020–2021 Our Donor Community

(continued)

Wendy and Neil Massa

Alyssa and Jess Richardson

Brent and Colleen Stoll

Lydia McCarter

Gina and Rene Rodriguez

Michele and Tony Strickland

Ann Mendoza

Toni and Derek Roeder

Melissa Strong and Mark Carrillo

Melissa Meyer

Suzanne and Stefan Rosenthal

Joann Deutch and Paul W. Sweeney

Irene and George Miller

Stephen and Celia Rosenthal

Amanda Swift

Jewele Miller

Kevin Swinney

Thomas and Wendy Milovina

Stuart Rudnick and Doreen Braverman

Teri Eastwood Molls and Donnie Molls

Pany and Zhobin Rumteen

Ellie Evans and Dan Tolentino

Paula and Rodney Russell

Frances Trigo

Alisa and Todd Nathanson

Sara Singer Schiff and Hans Schiff

Christine Truong

Heather and Kevin O’Connell

Michael Schwartz

Thom and Cassandra Washington

Kristi Anderson Ornstein

Peter Shames and Jan Baron Shames

Allison Webb

Lauren and Anton Sher

Debbie and John White

Beth Orsoff Scott and Maggie Owen

Reva Tavelman

Cameron Webb

Derek and Mercedes Shields

Angela and Steven White

Margot and C. Edward Simpson

Gaia and Wade Winter

Brooke Smith and Steven Lubensky

Lonnie Wittenberg

Ian and Helen Smith

Margaret Young and Tim Swan

Cheryl and John Perry

Erwin and Caren Sokol

Nadia and Sam Zaman

Dominic Pesoli and Tina Park-Pesoli

Rebecca Sokol

Brooke and Erik Zeegen

Jasmine Sommars

Lorey and Steven Zlotnick

Orna and Ryan Pickens

Stephen D. Sommars

Jamie Prijatel and Andrew Jordan

Amy Sorrentino

Daniel Pritikin

Leslie Sorrentino

Steffani and Nicholas Pugh

Susan Spencer

Lior and Amanda Regenstreif

Lauri and Kenneth Spero

Kevin Rex

Karen and Brad Sraberg

Sharon and Richard Rhode

Benjamin M. Steers ’93

Wendy and Rory Packer Lisa Dawe and Darrell S. Park Veronica Penn-Turner and Michael Turner

Corporate Support Ares Management Benevity Blackrock Capital Bright Funds, Inc. Disney Employee Matching Gifts Program Fidelity Charitable Freddie Mac Netflix Nike, Inc. Robert Half International Southern California Gas Company Wells Fargo Educational Matching Gifts Program

Faculty and Staff Giving Jeanine Abrams Lora Adler Jesus Amador Johnnie Arevalo Cassie Baird Patty Barrows Jeannine Bass

FOUNDATION GIVING

Jenny Boone

Agustin Guerrero

Edward Brady

Alison Guerrero

Jordan Bricker

Lisa Hanish

Robyn Bridges

Cynthia Hersch

Erika Briks-Stafford

Jay Johnson

The Ahmanson Foundation

David Burns

Eric Kan

Cris Carpenter

Jodie Katofsky

The Sharon D. Lund Foundation

Angela Carter

Jelani Kelly

Jessica Cattani

Claudia Koochek

Juan Chavez

Ankana La Salle

Bryan Chen

Jenna Lamica

“Foundation giving fuels our capacity

Chris Cook

Jorge Lopez

Mario De Los Santos

to expand and serve our commu-

Sherry Luchette

Johanna Denis

Mary Beth Ludden

nity—whether by way of a stronger

Marissa DeSiena

Sarah Mael

Manoli Dramitinos

Valerie Mazzanti

Heather Eglash

Elisabeth McInnes

professional development. As Chair of

Aimee French

Cindy Morales

the Advancement Committee, I wish

Katharine Gibson

Katie O’Connor

Cindy Goodman

Jennifer Pavelka

to recognize the vital support of these

Christine Gorski

Kia Perry

Bobbie Gray

Nydia Pineda Julie Porter

Westmark Fund Ambassadors

Ellie Rafferty Carl Restivo Vanessa Rhodes

Laine Siklos, Chair

Shaina Rudolph

Paul Ablon

Lael Ryan

Renata Abraham

Craig Schoof

Shani Braffman Amen

Lori Shackel

Cordelia S. Bacher

Erin Shapiro

Debra Bogdanoff

Danny Slavens

Nancy Branscombe

Justin Smith

Jasmine Gonzalez

Katherine Spielman

Monica Hernandez

Linda Stephenson

Sonia Kirkman

Samantha Strazza

Yari Love

Emily Stuver

Neil Massa

Stephanie Sztanski

Anne McGrail

Steve Taylor

Stephanie Murray

Viviana Teruel-Armstrong

Shannon Nuques

Patricia Valli

Jamie Prijatel

Bria Verdugo-Uy

Stephen Trilling

Mary Vukadinovich

Alexandra Von Tiergarten

Jerry White

Maggie Young

Marla Yukelson Jessica Zuñiga

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this Report on Philanthropy is accurate and inclusive. If there is a mistake in the published information, please accept our apology and contact us at advancement@westmarkschool.org so that we can correct it in future editions.

Windsong Trust

financial aid program, vastly improved technology, or year-round teacher

mission-aligned organizations, enabling us to offer many more neurodiverse learners the differentiated instruction they need to find success.” — Nancy Branscombe, Westmark Trustee and parent to Campbell and Connor

SPRING GALA 2021 Event Summary

“Not only does the Spring Gala bring us together as a community for an amazing evening, it funds crucial initiatives that ensure our children have the best possible education. From equipment and facilities upgrades to professional development, the gala provides Westmark faculty and staff with the tools they need to change lives. It’s a fun night with serious impact.” — Jasmine Gonzalez, Spring Gala Chair 2020–2021 and parent to Alec

Paddle Raise: 159 paddles raised $140,981

Auction: 95 winning bids $57,910

Tickets and Sponsorship

Grand Total

$104,575

$303,466

SPRING GALA 2021 Our Sponsors and Supporters Diamond Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Supporters

Nancy Branscombe and Ken Kalopsis

Craig Katz / Innovative Dining Group

Daniel Abitboul

Nadia, Class of 2017

Janet and Enzo Autiero

Richard and Laine Siklos

Cordelia S. Bacher

Judy and David Shore

J. Scott and Obaida Watt

Patty Barrows

Double Platinum Sponsor

Silver Sponsors

Michelle Bassali ‘19

David and Nicole Cefali

Natasha and Daniel Belson

David and Patricia Cohen

Eilat and Reeve Benaron

Sarah Lambert and John Dolan

Ronald and Natalie Benudiz

Marc and Mara Hofman

Rebecca and Benjamin Berkman

Andrea and Chris Mack: Parents of Nico, Class of 2019

Michael Beychok

Doug and Hilary McDonald

Ann and Jason Boyce

Rae Sanchini and Bruce Tobey

Nancy Branscombe and Ken Kalopsis

Dave Clark and Sam Elias Kevin and Lily Crummy Adam and Brittany Levinson

Sonia and Robert Kirkman

Platinum Sponsor Richard and Diane Weinberg

Double Gold Sponsor Stephen and Wendi Trilling 12

Veda Adams

John and Dena Beck

Debra and Lee Bogdanoff

Erika Briks-Stafford Tracy and Mitchell Brody Keven and Elizabeth Brooks Katherine Brown and Rene Mendoza Nancy Banks and Andy Buckley Stephanie S. Burns Renee and Richard Butkus Cris Carpenter Jessica Cattani Nicole and David Cefali Valery and David Chamberlin Dinesh Chhetri and Lillian Morris Sharon Childs David Clark and Sam Elias

James and Tanya Del Pozzo

Anya Goldin and Alex Klachin

Jeff Irwin and Lesley Millender-Irwin

Christen Denes

Benjamin S. Goldstein

Kurt and Jodi Jacobsen

Tammy Apana-Dianda and Joseph Dianda

Jasmine and Moises Gonzalez

Jay Johnson

Sarah Lambert and John Dolan

Cindy Goodman

Elizabeth and Andrew Donen

Bobbie Gray

Jordan and Christine Kaplan

Jacquelin Greene

David Katz

Caitlin and Christian Donohue

Nancy and Dan Grodnik

Susan and Brian Doolittle

Benjamin Harris

Robert and Jodi Groff

Jenine and Eric Dreisen

Kimberly and Michael Harryman

Geoffrey Edwards and Sarah Haskins

Sarah Hemphill and John Martel

Randall Emmett David and Jackie Engen

Monica and Mauricio Hernandez

JJ Feild and Neve Campbell

Tara and Chris Herrmann

Amy and John Feldmann

Cynthia Hersch

Julie and Henry Fisher

Nikki and Nicholas Hexum

Margot Fitzsimmons

Antonette Hilata

Tracy and Greg Forester

Barry and Carole Hirsch

Diane Frome-Elden

Cody Hoban ‘93

Lily Fukuda Crummy and Kevin Crummy

Elyssa and Craig Furst

Mara and Marc Hofman

Anthony and Crystal Davenport

Steven and Myah Gittelson

Sean De Vore ‘91

Scott Golden ‘94

Patricia and David Cohen Chris Cook Rania Nassar and Josh Cousins

Allison and Chad Geving

Kristin and Jeffrey Joseff

Amanda and Craig Katz Chris and Melissa Kaye Gina Kelsch Erika and Mike Kemmerer Mr. and Mrs. James J. Kilcourse Sonia and Robert Kirkman Justin Krane Roberta Kung and David Simon Catalina and Javier Lara Adam and Brittany Levinson Sarah and Jeffrey Levitt Ilyse and Ronen Levy

Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Hoyt III

Catherine Bander and Susan Lindner Bander

Anne Huarte and James Campbell

Jennifer Luce

Mr. Jorge Lopez

Claudia Koochek “rocked out” with hundreds of gala attendees virtually! 13

Gala proceeds supported the purchase of an additional passenger van and new equipment for the Westmark News Network studio.

SPRING GALA 2021

Our Sponsors and Supporters

(continued)

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Mack

Heather and Kevin O’Connell

Gina and Rene Rodriguez

Kristin and Hugh Mahoney

Lisa Dawe and Darrell Park

Toni and Derek Roeder

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton

Jenny Young Pavelka

Suzanne and Stefan Rosenthal

Ashly Stohl Brent and Colleen Stoll

Karine Rosenthal and Robert Fisher

Samantha Strazza

Paula and Rodney Russell

Julien Mascarade ‘15

Krissy and Joey Perez

Wendy and Neil Massa Hilary and Doug McDonald

Cheryl and John Perry Dominic Pesoli and Tina Park-Pesoli

Melissa Meyer

Ryan and Orna Pickens

Amy and Robert Sackler

Margaret Young and Tim Swan

Nydia M. Pineda

Kaley and Jason Sallade

Amanda Swift

Jamie Prijatel and Andrew Jordan

Sunday and Travis Salter

Stephanie and Frank Tavelman

Rachel Pugh

Mr. and Ms. Craig Schoof

George and Irene Miller Jewele Miller Teri Eastwood Molls and Donnie Molls Cindy Morales Jack and Janice Mulvihill Dionne Nosek and Michael Mulvihill Stephanie and William Murray Shannon and Luciano Nuques

Steffani and Nicholas Pugh Lior and Amanda Regenstreif Carl Restivo Kevin Rex Alyssa and Jess Richardson Laura and Michael Richter

Tracy and Ben Samek Yvette Silvera and Steve Schweitzer Lori Shackel Melissa and Ken Sheer Judy and David Shore Laine and Richard Siklos Elizabeth Simpson Marcie and Derek Simpson

Jasmine Gonzalez, Chair

SPRING GALA EVENT COMMITTEE

C. Edward and Margot Simpson

Bruce Tobey and Rae Sanchini Tobey Wendi and Stephen Trilling Christine Truong Veronica Penn-Turner and Michael Turner Bria Verdugo-Uy Clinton and Dessislava Wade Cameron Wardlaw Eric Watson J. Scott and Obaida Watt Joshua Weinberg

Renata Abraham

Jasmine and Stephen Sommars

Elyssa Furst

Leslie Sorrentino

John and Debbie White

Jewele Miller

Amy Sorrentino

Amy and Edgar Whitmore

Susan Spencer

Marla Yukelson

Veronica Penn-Turner Laine Siklos

Michele and Tony Strickland

Anne McGrail

Richard and Diane Weinberg

PARENT LEADERSHIP 2020–2021 Advancement Committee Nancy Branscombe, Chair

Anne McGrail

Cordelia Bacher

Laine Siklos

Deb Bogdanoff

Steve Trilling

Lily Fukuda Crummy

Alexandra Von Tiergarten

Dawn Cunnion

Suzanne Watson

Sonia Kirkman

Edgar Whitmore

Roberta Kung

Dave Clark, ex-officio

Brittany Levinson

“I couldn’t be more proud of our

Westmark Parent Association (WPA) WPA VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR: Veronica Penn-Turner WPA COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Lost and Found / Gently Used Uniforms:

Heather O’Connell

Homecoming:

Elyssa Furst and Isabelle Fox

Hot Lunch:

Heather O’Connell

Spring Gala:

Jasmine Gonzalez

Teacher and Staff Appreciation:

Robin Feldman and Meredith Weiner

Family Fun Series:

Veronica Penn-Turner

Holiday Gift Fund:

Shannon Nuques

Grade Level Ambassadors GRADE 2:

Jamie Prijatel

GRADE 3:

Alyssa Tucker Richardson

GRADE 4:

Nicole Cefali

GRADE 5:

Steve Sommars

GRADE 6:

Paula Russell and Yari Love

GRADE 7:

Jewele Miller and Brooke Smith

GRADE 8:

Veronica Penn-Turner

GRADE 9:

Elyssa Furst

GRADE 10:

Renata Abraham

GRADE 11:

Wendy Massa

GRADE 12:

Paul Ablon and Debra Bogdanoff

Westmark families! Even during a challenging time, the dedication and support of our wonderful community of parents and guardians continued to shine in 2020–2021. Thank you for showing Lion Pride in all you do for our kids, our teachers, the administration, and the Westmark community as a whole.” — Veronica Penn-Turner, WPA Volunteer Coordinator and parent to Dejah and Korey

OUR MISSION Westmark School is a creative and supportive college preparatory school dedicated to educating, empowering, and celebrating students with distinct learning styles, providing the tools necessary to achieve successful and fulfilling futures.

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