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PREPARING LEADERS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
THE MISSION of Gann Academy is to educate, to inspire, and to empower intellectually confident, passionately engaged, ethically responsible Jews who, through critical thinking and the contribution of their unique voices, will create a vibrant Jewish future and build a better world where human dignity will flourish
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2013-2014 GANN ACADEMY BOARD OF TRUSTEES BOARD OFFICERS
DEAR FRIENDS, On behalf of the Board of Trustees, we are delighted to present the 2013-2014 Annual Report. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all of our donors— families, grandparents, Board members, alumni, alumni parents, employees, corporations, foundations and community members—who help make Gann an exceptional school. You have helped us build a vibrant, pluralistic community, filled with inspired students who love to learn and faculty who bring the highest quality teaching to the classroom. Your generosity enables us to educate a new generation of independent, compassionate leaders who will guide our communities through the rapidly changing world of the 21st century. Gann Academy continues to operate from a place of financial strength. In Fiscal Year 2014 we met our fundraising goals, thanks to you and hundreds of other generous donors. We can sincerely say that we could not have done it without you! Gann Academy is currently in its 18th year, with so much to celebrate: a community filled with generous supporters, students who pursue excellence in their every endeavor and alumni who are helping to shape a new world in many professional arenas. Thank you for the important role that you have played in our success; may we go from strength to strength. B’vracha (With blessings and gratitude),
Alan Crane President, Board of Trustees
Rabbi Marc Baker Head of School
Alan Crane, President Michael Bohnen, Vice President Shira Goodman, Vice President Frank Litwin, Vice President Michael Weilheimer, Treasurer Jay Rosenbaum, Secretary Ezra Samet, Clerk TRUSTEES
Rachel Chafetz Scott Cohen Stephen Cohen Elizabeth Cooper William Foster Linda Greenseid* Carol Harris Elizabeth Jick* Deborah Lovich Cynthia Marcus* James Rosenfield Mark Rubin Stuart Salzberg Benjamin Sigel Adam Suttin Lisa Wallack HONORARY TRUSTEES
Carl Blanchard Solomon Eisenberg Rabbi Joshua Elkin Bonnie Hausman* Joshua Katzen* George Krupp Alan Lobovits* Shari Redstone Shira Ruderman Jonathan Sarna Leo Sprecher* Sidney Swartz *Past Presidents
MANAGEMENT TEAM Rabbi Marc Baker, Head of School Ralph Van Inwagen, Assistant Head of School Susan Appelbaum, Director of Institutional Advancement Christine Miller, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer Jacob Pinnolis, Director of Teaching and Learning Farrah Rubenstein, Director of Enrollment Management
DEVELOPMENT STAFF Susan Appelbaum, Director of Institutional Advancement Gina Carballo, Administrative Assistant Helen Phan, Data Specialist Jennifer Weinstock, Senior Development Officer
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Stephen Cohen, Co-Chair Lisa Wallack, Co-Chair Lisa Popik Coll Leslie Crane Chrysanthi Gikas Catharyn Gildesgame Ron Iken James Kaufman Cynthia Marcus David Micley Ezra Samet Harriet Sherman Stuart Sherman Hope Suttin Michael Wasserman
HOW GANN IS SHAPING A NEW GENERATION OF LEARNERS The Internet. Twitter. Facebook. A constantly shifting socio-political landscape: this is the world in which Gann students are coming of age. In a society characterized by rapid change, how can we prepare a new generation to succeed and lead while remaining true to core Jewish values?
These days, “21st century learning” is a popular catchphrase in education. It refers to a broad set of skills—critical thinking, collaboration, digital literacy, problem-solving, flexibility and resilience—all vital to thriving in a dynamic, changing environment. This approach to learning has been the cornerstone of our educational philosophy at Gann Academy since day one. At Gann these skills are taught as part of the moral and ethical grounding that is deeply rooted in Jewish values. We encourage students to investigate, ask questions and test assumptions, not only while they are inside the school’s walls, but also throughout their lives. “What students are learning here goes far beyond intellectual skills and critical thinking,” says Jacob Pinnolis, the school’s Director of Teaching and Learning. “We’re teaching them to think about how to facilitate conversations, how to be flexible and how to consider the opinions of others, all through a Jewish ethical lens.”
JACOB PINNOLIS Gann students have the opportunity to practice active listening, critical thinking and open questioning at Limud Clali, the school’s community learning time. Every week students are exposed to speakers who cover a wide spectrum of subjects. They’re encouraged not to rush to assumptions, but to ask thoughtful questions in order to understand the views expressed. “One of the byproducts of thinking about pluralism, as we do here at Gann, is that it pushes students to put themselves in another’s mind space,” says Pinnolis. “You don’t have to agree with that person. But before you criticize, you have to understand. Once you understand the other individual’s position, the ground is leveled for respectful debate. Pluralism teaches that there is value in the difference. We listen to and respect each other.” When West Point graduate and Iraq War veteran Paul Chappell spoke last year about waging peace and ending war, he noted the probing questions students asked, saying it was one of the most engaged and thoughtful audiences he had ever addressed. The respect for others that we cultivate at Gann has infinite applications in the wider world. It informs how students respond to peers, how they process what they hear in the news, even what they post on a site like Facebook.
With new technologies posing an endless stream of ethical questions, Gann engages students in an ongoing social experiment to determine norms around the use of 21st century technology. We ask them: When is it okay to have a phone or tablet in front of you in a class or a meeting? What is an appropriate use of such a device that respects those around you—and what isn’t? This gives students a barometer to gauge each situation. “A Gann education is unique; it instills qualities rarely seen in most students,” says Pinnolis. “The values of Judaism are always going to help our students make better informed decisions. As the world becomes increasingly global, exposing more cultural, political and religious differences, the most effective individuals are going to be those who can bridge those differences. At Gann, we’re not merely preparing new generations of adults; we’re equipping future leaders with the 21stcentury skills they will need to be successful and ready for whatever changes may come.”
ATARAH McCOY, CLASS OF 2015
BENJAMIN COOPER, CLASS OF 2014
WHAT IS MY OWN INTERPRETATION? HOW GANN HAS HELPED ME FIND MY VOICE
MY EXTRAORDINARY SENIOR INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
“Gann has helped me strengthen my Jewish identity and empowered me to embrace my independence.” When I was a freshman at Gann I found it difficult at first to grasp the variety of beliefs that exist within Judaism. As an Orthodox Jew, I was hesitant to raise my voice in classroom theological discussions because I wasn’t sure how others would regard my perspective. But in class after class, I listened to my peers—who define themselves as representing nearly every point along the Jewish spectrum—share their opinions and respond to each other in a deeply respectful way. I recognized that this is a safe space, and I soon found the confidence to share my own thoughts. Now that I’m a senior, I can really reflect on my experience and say how happy I am that Gann is pluralistic. If I hadn’t been exposed to so many other voices, opinions and sectors of Judaism, I wouldn’t have known how to have a discussion with people who believe different things. I have come to embrace those differences. The support from my peers and from the faculty has helped me mature and strengthen my identity as an Orthodox Jew, affirming for me that it’s okay to be different and empowering me to embrace my independence. Gann has also helped me change the way I think about my options and who I am. When I came here, I used to think, “How am I supposed to live my life? What rules am I supposed to abide by? Where is the law book?” But over these years, my teachers have encouraged me to learn and think for myself, and I now find myself asking, “What is my own interpretation? How do I look for the answers myself?” That line of thinking has changed the way I look at almost everything, and it has given me the confidence to ask questions and look deeper. In my humanities classes, when I read articles, I don’t take what the commentator says at
face value; I break down what that person is saying and look at how it contrasts with what another person has said and what I think. These are skills I am eager to put to use during a post-graduation gap year program, where I can engage in independent Gemara study. This will give me an opportunity to look deeply at Jewish texts, explore what different Talmudic commentators have said and discover my own interpretations. Gann has also inspired me to be curious and to follow my passions. I’ve always known I have an interest in biology, but when I had a chance to take a class last year, I fell in love with it. I found myself staying after class to have long discussions with my teacher, and she even encouraged me to apply for the Cure Program at Harvard University and the Dana Farber Cancer Center, which gives high school students handson cancer research experience in preparation for possible biomedical careers. I got in and had an incredible experience. I worked with a mentor who guided me in my research and enhanced my interest in biological research so much that I am now considering becoming pre-med. I feel so supported and so much a part of the community at Gann. I truly believe that life here revolves around the students, encouraging us in our academic goals and helping us become the adults we want to be. When I graduate, I’m comforted in knowing that our class will stay connected through the bonds we’ve developed over four years, and I’ll always be able to reach out to faculty for guidance, if and when I need it. The most important thing I’ve learned here at Gann is that if you’re interested in something, go ahead! It’s right there for you to explore.
Each year 12th grade students at Gann Academy participate in a senior capstone experience, known as Ma’avar. Ma’avar offers graduating students a framework to transition from high school to their early adult lives and allows them the freedom to spend time engaging in directed study projects or exploring their fields of professional interest through participation in guided internships.
At Children’s my time was divided between observing Dr. Orbach in the Interventional Radiology angio suite and helping to research and write a case report on a rare fetal abnormality. The research aspect of my internship was fascinating. I worked with a colleague of Dr. Orbach’s to review and summarize imaging reports, which were then translated into a paper. The study is ongoing, and when it’s complete, we are hoping the paper will be published in the Journal of Neurointerventional Surgery.
I had the great fortune of spending my Ma’avar internship “ It was a terrific experience having Benjamin here. He under the guidance of Darren Orbach, MD, PhD, a arrived early every day and showed impressive dedication, neurointerventional radiologist at Boston Children’s even coming in over Memorial Day weekend to work on Hospital. The opportunity to work with Dr. Orbach at his research project. His earnestness, commitment and Boston Children’s—a world-renowned physician at a world- enthusiasm impressed everyone in the Interventional renowned hospital—was my crowning achievement at Gann Radiology Division. ” Academy. And without the Gann connection—Dr. Orbach Darren Orbach, MD, PhD is the father of Nate (Class of 2017) and Gabi (Class of Neurointerventional Radiologist, Boston Children’s Hospital 2015) Orbach—it never would have happened. During the summer of 2013, I participated in a program at the University of Rochester School of Medicine that provided an overview of the primary medical disciplines. I wanted my Ma’avar experience to build on what I’d learned, so I could get deep exposure to the field of medicine. I am interested in both medicine and engineering, and because neurointerventional radiology is at the intersection of biomedical engineering and the practice of medicine, the opportunity was a dream come true.
My Ma’avar internship taught me so much about medicine, patient care, clinical research and the interworkings of a hospital; but what I learned at Gann prepared me to make the most of the experience. At Gann we were encouraged to ask questions as a way to deepen our understanding of a given problem or situation. I found that I was able to use those skills to build knowledge in a new and complex setting—I inquired, listened and dug deeper until I gained a working understanding of this highly specialized field.
Dr. Orbach’s practice is highly specialized because he works with pediatric patients. Shadowing him—and, ultimately, being able to understand what he was doing in each procedure and why—was an extraordinary learning opportunity. I was privileged to observe so many cases and, by the end, to be able to compare and relate similarities.
I am using the same skills to get the most from my college courses and am exploring the biological, physical and chemical sciences in order to make the most informed decision about which career path to choose. No matter which field I enter, I hope to use my Gann connections to find challenging and rewarding work in the future.
GANN ALUMNI NETWORK: A WINWIN FOR STUDENTS, GRADUATES, PARENTS AND FRIENDS Gann Academy is a place where students develop intellectually, personally and spiritually. We are now thrilled to have a tool that allows us to support them professionally. The newly-created Gann Alumni Network (GAN) supports our students’ professional development during their high school years and assists alumni with launching and building their careers. GAN is an online portal that contains job postings, internships and volunteer opportunities available to Gann alumni and current students. Postings come from alumni, alumni parents, parents of current students and community friends of the school, who can also indicate whether they are willing to serve as mentors or to talk with students and alumni who are curious about entering particular professional fields. By 2013 a Gann alumni network was an idea whose time had come, evidenced by discussions with several groups in the greater Gann community. “Gann is committed to the development of the whole individual,” says Ezra Samet, Class of ’01. “There should be some continuity between that supportive environment and a full stop after graduation.” Samet, who chaired the Board of Trustees’ Alumni Committee, conducted focus groups to explore how an alumni network could provide the most value. Professional development was the unanimous response. Informal networking has always happened at Gann, resulting in internships and even jobs. However, Samet wanted to develop a more systematic approach to connect Gann students and parents, alumni and their parents and friends of the school. Samet reached out to the extended Gann family to form an alumni working group that includes Gann parent and hightech entrepreneur Michael Rubin and Gann alumni parent
Catharyn Gildesgame, whose expertise is strategy and organizational development. The group quickly realized that the network needed an online home, and they asked Gann parent and MIT computer science professor Daniel Jackson to help them explore a technological solution. Jackson recommended one of his students, Andrew Song, to build a custom tool for GAN. In January 2014 the alumni working group launched the GAN at a professional roundtable and kick-off event. The highlight of the day was a series of roundtables, where Gann alumni who are college juniors, seniors and recent college graduates had the opportunity to sit with leaders in the fields of marketing, high-tech and law to network and ask probing questions about how to land their first jobs. “GAN benefits more than Gann students and graduates,” emphasizes Gildesgame. “When we—parents and alumni parents—have job postings in our organizations, we’re looking for bright, thoughtful candidates who can engage and contribute. Gann graduates fit the bill. The alumni network gives us first dibs on individuals with the skills to be effective and succeed. It’s a win-win.” “GAN is a milestone that shows how much the school has matured in less than two decades,” says Rubin. “It’s the classic virtuous circle. Graduates benefit from alumni and other friends’ connections, and, in turn, will help future graduates, all while engaging everyone in the Gann community. And it will expand exponentially as more alumni enter the job market and are, themselves, in the position to mentor and hire more recent graduates.” Gann Alumni Network: gan.gannacademy.org
GANN FINANCIAL REPORT FY 2013-2014
Tuition
REVENUES:
Tuition $8,189,993 Gifts & Grants
COLLEGE MATRICULATIONS CLASS OF 2014 American University (4) Barnard College Binghamton University Boston University (4) Brandeis University (6) Brown University Bucknell University Clark University (2) Colby College Columbia University (3) Cornell University Davidson College Dickinson College Emory University Franklin and Marshall College The George Washington University (4) Hamilton College Harvard University
$1,813,392
Investment & Interest Income
$899,772
Israel Trip & Exploration Week Programs
$655,417
Investment & Interest Income
Other $106,611 Total Revenue Macalester College Massachusetts Institute of Technology McGill University Michigan State University Mount Ida College Muhlenberg College New York University Northeastern University (4) Northwestern University Princeton University Queen Mary, University of London Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rhode Island School of Design Roger Williams University Syracuse University Trinity College Tufts University (2) Tulane University (2)
University of Chicago University of Colorado at Boulder University of Delaware University of Maine University of Massachusetts, Amherst (5) University of Miami (2) University of Michigan (2) University of New Hampshire University of Pennsylvania (2) University of Pittsburgh University of Rochester (2) University of Vermont (2) Wake Forest University Washington University in St. Louis (7) Wesleyan University Yale University Yeshiva University/Stern College for Women
POST HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS Mechina Nachshon Michlelet Mevaseret Yerushalayim Nativ Tivnu
Israel Trip & Exploration Week Programs
$11,665,185
Other
EXPENSES:
Salaries & Benefits
$8,156,713
Educational Program
$528,597
Israel Trip & Exploration Week Programs
$832,892
Institutional Advancement
Salaries & Benefits
Educational Program Israel Trip & Exploration Week Programs Institutional Advancement
$318,541
Occupancy $1,012,962
Occupancy
Administrative $344,075 Food Services Capital, PPRRSM & Other Reserves Total Expenses
Administrative
$303,334
Other $52,946 Bar Ilan Israel Experience Garin Tzabar/Israeli Scouts (IDF) Hevruta Independent Program Kivunim Yeshivat Ma’ale Gilboa
Gifts & Grants
$115,125 $11,665,185
Food Services Other Capital, PPRRSM & Other Reserves
WE THANK OUR DONORS $100,000 + Adelson Family Foundation Kathleen and Scott Cohen $50,000 TO $99,999 Anonymous (2) AVI CHAI Foundation Combined Jewish Philanthropies Special Education Grant Leslie and Alan Crane Dr. Gerald Entine Joseph and Rae Gann Charitable Foundation Beverly and Donald Bavly Rita and Herbert Gann Shirley Saunders Elizabeth and Daniel Jick Cynthia and William Marcus $25,000 TO $49,999 Anonymous (3) Combined Jewish Philanthropies Combined Jewish Philanthropies - HAIFA Grant Ruderman Family Charitable Foundation Lisa and Neil Wallack Janis and Michael Weilheimer Weissman Davis Titlebaum Families
$10,000 TO $24,999 Susan and Aron Ain Noamit and Izhar Armony Carol and Stephen Cohen Lisa and Arieh Coll Karen and Robert Deresiewicz Arthur J. Epstein Rachel and David Fine Merilyn and Joseph Geisberg Gelfand Family Charitable Trust Bob and Laurie Gervis Goldwasser & Company LLC Winnie Sandler and Steven Grinspoon Diana Lloyd and Jordan Hershman Amelia and Joshua Katzen Judi and Douglas Krupp Lizbeth and George Krupp Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine Rabbi Suzanne and Andrew Offit Barbara and Frank Resnek Deborah Sanders-Zilberman and James Rosenfield Lauren and Mark Rubin
Louis & Ida Selib Memorial Fund* Hope and Adam Suttin Carol and Michael Wasserman $5,000 TO $9,999 Akamai Foundation Anne Lewin-Arundale and Henry Arundale Joyce and Michael Bohnen Boston Jewish Community Women’s Fund Rachel and Laurence Chafetz Bernice B. and Raymond Coll Helen and Mordecai Danesh Laura Davis Terri and Solomon Eisenberg Jeannette and Marco Finkielsztein Catharyn and Myron Gildesgame Rabbi Leslie Gordon and David Goodtree Rubin Gruber Carol Harris and Robert Kann Randy Gollub and Jon K. Hirschtick Diane and Robert Jaye Janice S. Gross and Stephen Klar Lisa Rosenfeld and Alan Lobovits Beverley and Peter Olsberg Ilene Sussman and Paul Plasky Lisa and Jonathan Rourke Ellen and Michael Rubin Karin and Leo Sprecher Chrysanthi Gikas and David Wihl Michele and Jonathan Wolfman $2,500 TO $4,999 Shelley and Stephen Baker* Jill and Rabbi Marc Baker Arlene and Haldon Bryer Claire and Daniel Caine Century Bank Suzanne and David Diamond Janine and Jevin Eagle Linda and Michael Frieze Nicole and Joshua Gann Elizabeth Brody Gluck and Ronald Gluck Tania and Michael Gray Linda and David Greenseid Jill Jacobs and Frederic Haber Susan and Eric Hailman Lynn and Sheldon Hanau Margot and Fred Kann Marcia and Alan Leifer Debbie and Mark Lovich Beth Byer and Fred Mermelstein David E. Moser Trust Dorie Alexander Mufson and Mike Mufson Elizabeth Waksman and Darren Orbach Gail and Jay Pearlstein Julie Altman and Alex Sagan Ruth Langer and Jonathan Sarna Toby and Carl Sloane The Irving & Edyth S. Usen Family Charitable Foundation* Elizabeth Van Ranst and Jerry Zuriff $1,000 TO $2,499 BDC Advisors, LLC Susan and Joel Appelbaum The Beker Foundation Marc J. Bloostein Lois and Henry Boreen Julie and Ronald Chaney Chelsea Hebrew Free School Endowment Fund Jane and David Cohen Pamela and Leonard Cohen Elizabeth and Scott Cooper Dorit Harverd and Richard Dale Brenda and Jerome Deener Rajiv Desai Judy and Joshua Elkin Frances Elovitz Stephanie Simon and Jay Epstein
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Barbara and Stephen Merlin Zella Mervis Joshua Micley, ‘08 Ann Moreno Muriel and I. Larry Morris Shira Moyer, ‘03 Patricia and John Murphy Julie and Jean-Baptiste Nadal Amy J. Solomon and Todd E. Nudelman Oshri D. Olsberg, ‘14 Sara Cohen, ‘03 and Michael Onufer Adell and Alvin Ornstein Lynda and Bernard Packer Heather and Rabbi David Paskin Elana Zimand and Simcha Pearl Elaine Perkins Leora Perkins, ‘05 Sandra and Donald Perrin
Miriam Newman and Michael Pinnolis Joshua Pinnolis, ‘03 Rachel and Milton Popkin Aliza Arzt and Meredith Porter Anne Puchkoff Rebecca Pultman, ‘03 Anita and Ken Rabinoff-Goldman Sherryl and Uri Radbil The Rashi School Reel Link Films, LLC Mieke Verfaelli and Victor Reinstein Nina and Yaacov Rone Patricia Wasserman and Michael Rosenblatt Bernice Rosenstein Sylvia Rothchild Barbara Rubin Marion Gribetz and Robert Rubin Roberta and Eric Rubin Elaine Rubin Jason Rubin Nina Manolson and Kyle F. Russell Amy and Jay Salinger Ethel Salzberg Deborah and Theodore Sasson Doris Sasson Marla and Harold Scheinman Shari Kessel Schneider and Andrew Schneider Sarah Schneider, ‘13 Jody L. Comins and Michael J. Schnur Michelle Schulberg Elizabeth A. Schwartz Bettina and Steven Schwarzman Ruth and Fred Shapiro Mindy and Eric Sherbet David Sherman Marlene and Michael Shiner Marcia Plumb and Michael Shire Jennifer and Jason Shore Arnon Z. Shorr, ‘01 Yoni Silverman, ‘06 Linda and Harold Simansky Donna and Barry Sinewitz Rabbi Joel and Heidi Sisenwine Goldie and Irving Skerker Ariella Slovin, ‘03 Elyse Winick and David Small Libby Soffar Susan and Stanley SokoloffSion and Elaine Soleymani Natasha and Michael Soolkin Tova and Ken Sperber Selma M. Stanzler Mrs. Rebecca Starr and Rabbi Barry Starr Gail S. Stern Adrieanne and Elliot Sternthal Alan J. Strauss Suzanne and Alan Teperow Mina and Harry Tillinger Glorya Traute Helene and Maurice Tuchman Cynthia Turncliff Andrea Ulman Larisa and Eugene Vaitsblit Polly C. Vernimen Doris and Ernie Weilheimer Marcy and Gene Weiner Rina Hoffman and Merril Weiner Joan and Robert Weinstein Fay and Louis Wilgoren Judith and Lester Winter Debbie and David Wolf Aileen and Scott Yates Sharon and Bruce Yudewitz Jessica Gould, ‘01 and Efraim Yudewitz Lori Krasner and Michael Zackman Brenda and Arnold Zaltas Kayla Greenberg and Eliav Zimmern-Kahan, ‘03 Barbara and Henry Zoob * Donor is deceased
The 2013-2014 Annual Report includes donations received from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014. Gann Academy is grateful for your support. If we have inadvertently made an error, please accept our apologies and notify the Development Office at 781-642-6800 x104. Stephen A. Baker Memorial Scholarship Fund Thank you to the many community members, friends of Gann and friends of the Baker family for giving so generously in memory of Stephen A. Baker. A scholarship endowment fund has been established in his name. Rabbi Marc Baker, his family and the entire Gann community are deeply grateful. Susan and Aron Ain Susan and Joel Appelbaum Rachel and Jeremy Arcus-Goldberg Aved Electronics Rabbi Marc and Jill Baker Rebecca and Daniel Baker Shelley R. Baker Rabbi Leah Berkowitz Randi Berkowitz and Jonathan Regosin Lisa and Bruce Bial Michelle and Darren Black Julie Somers and Maurice Blaustein Susan Bloom Joyce and Michael Bohnen Marci and Joram Borenstein Carrie Bornstein Rhona and Steven Brand Malerie and Arthur Brecher Eleanor and Peter Bregman Kim and Gary Brown Elizabeth and William Brudnick Arlene and Haldon Bryer Sheila and Peter Burbank Elise and Marc Busny Claire and Daniel Caine Susan and David Callum Julie and Ronald Chaney Susan and Alec Cheloff Priscilla Christie Matt Cohen Richard Cohen Stephanie Cohen Judith and David Cohen Jane and David Cohen Yael Miller and Stuart Cole Gabriel Coll Elizabeth and Scott Cooper Leslie and Alan Crane Karen and Michael Davis Sherri and Ira Davoudgoleh Madeline and Peter Desesa Karen and Robert Dinon Marlene and Harry Dodyk Allison and James Donahue Kathryn Downey Carol Drummey Janine and Jevin Eagle Rahel and Yitzi Eisenberg Terri and Solomon Eisenberg Carol and Abraham Englander
Beth and Marc Epstein Alan C. Epstein Judy Bolton-Fasman and Ken Fasman Krayna and Charles Feinberg Doris Feinberg Donna Ferderer Laurie and Jim Filreis Andrea Finard Rachel and David Fine Cheryl and Edward Finkel Jeannette and Marco Finkielsztein Esther and Sergio Finkielsztein Renee and Steven Finn Marilyn and Gerald Fishbone Marilyn and George Freedland Joyce Freedman Debra and Robert Freedman Jamie and Chuck Freedman James Frieze Joseph and Rae Gann Charitable Foundation Marjorie and Edward Gardner Sherri L. Geller Laurie and Robert Gervis Julie and Ilan Gewurz Risa and Zev Gewurz Catharyn and Myron Gildesgame Suzie and Michael Gill Wendy G. Gilman Beatrice Glass Laurie and Richard Gliklich Elizabeth Brody Gluck and Ronald Gluck Lorna and Harvey Goldberg Roberta and Alan Goldberg Jonathan Golden Jody and Charles Goldman Mary and Ronald Golub Jody Dushay and Paul Gompers Rechelle and Bruce Gordon Stacey and Gerald Gordon Monica and Mitch Gorochow Teri and Bruce Gorsky Irene and Alan Graff Tania and Michael Gray Beth and Lawrence Greenberg Linda and David Greenseid Sandra and Barry Guryan Irene and Edward Gustat Evelyn and Bernard Handis Wendy and Steven Handler Carol Harris and Robert Kann Anna and David Hathaway Judi and Richard Herman Linda Graff Hirsch Beryl and David Hoffman Julie and Gary Hutchins Kathleen and Richard Hymoff Debby and Ron Iken Roberta Jacob Marcia and Robert Jacoby Daniel Jacoby Robin and Jerold Jaeger Cynthia and Andrew Janower Diane and Robert Jaye Marcie and Jeffrey Jonas Rebecca and Jonathan Kadden Eileen Kaminsky Harriet and Ralph Kaplan Joan and Frank Kaplan Steffi and Eric Karp Marca and Brian Katz Jan and Alane Katzew June and David Klein Marcy and Kenneth Kornreich Isaac Kot Michael and Lori Krasner Gila and Bruce Kriegel Suzette Kushner and Rabbi Harold S. Kushner Robert and Marion Lappin David Lass
Marlene and Jonathan Leffell Susan and Alan Leffler Rozi and George Lehner Debbie and Lenny Leibowitz Alice and Charles Leidner Marcia and Alan Leifer Arlene Leventhal Fran and Norm Leventhal Helen Levine Nora Littlefield Joan and Robert Livingston Diann and Gerald London Rebecca and Adam Lurie Allison and Elliot Mael Pauline and Marvin Mandell Mary Ellen Maney Stacey and Mitch Marcus Cynthia and William Marcus Todd Markley Carmine Mastrogiovanni Gale Ann and Stuart Merle Beth Byer and Fred Mermelstein
Emily Messinger Lisa and Bruce Micley Christine and Bruce Miller Roberta and Glenn Minkovitz Sharon and Carl Minkovitz Brad Minkovitz MFA Moody Famiglietti & Andronico LLP Elena C. Morgan Dorie Alexander Mufson and Michael Mufson Margaret Murphy Judith and Melvyn Myerow Karen Naimer Irwin Nathanson Elizabeth and Justin Nelson Samantha and Joshua Neudel Rebecca Betensky and Jeremy Newberger Myra and Jeffrey Newton Pamela and Louis Nicolosi Alan Oliff Marla and Simon Olsberg Elizabeth Waksman and Darren Orbach Elaine M. O’Toole June O’Toole Patricia O’Toole Elizabeth and James Owens Deborah and Michael Pascavage Dr. and Mrs. Barry Paul Gail and Jay Pearlstein Rose Marie and Albert Pellicio Miriam Newman and Michael Pinnolis Benita and David Pokat Aliza Arzt and Meredith Porter Yehuda Potok Florence Pressman Maria Ponsillo and Arthur Rabinowitz Laura and Bruce Rafey Kate Rafey Sari Anne Rapkin Arlene and Ralph Reinherz Judy and Shepard Remis
Sue and Bertram Rodman Rhonda L. Rosenbaum Rabbi Derek Rosenbaum Marla and Robert Rosenbloom Clare S. Rosenfield Rachel and Paul Rosenfield Deborah Sanders-Zilberman and James Rosenfield Judith and Robert Rosenkranz Lauren and Mark Rubin Marion Gribetz and Robert Rubin Ruderman Family Charitable Foundation Christopher M. Russo Phyllis Sagan Susan Salkovitz Sandra and Neil Schauer Arlyn Baker Schneider and Arthur Schneider Barbara and Andrew Schultz Sheara Seigal Eileen and Harvey Shapiro Sue and Joel Sherman Rachel and Bruce Shoicket Bette Shoreman Margery Sokoloff and Jeffrey Shoulson Beverly and Leonard Shuman Tobyanne and Arnold Sidman Jane and Fred Sillman Linda and Harold Simansky Claire Sufrin and Michael Simon Ronni and Paul Skerker Elaine and Larry Slater Toby and Carl Sloane Marsha and Marc Slotnick Judy and George Small Rachel and William Smoller Rachel and Jeremy Sohn Francene and Scott Sokol Jennifer and Eric Solomon Margery and Jerome Somers David Spertner Merle Stein Josene M. Steinberg Aimee Stone Margo and Arthur Suckney Maxene Levine and Andrew Sutherland Hope and Adam Suttin Jill Weiner and Bruce Todtfeld Julie and Robert Tornberg Kathleen and James Tracy Sonya and Irving Tuck Barbara and Dennis Tuck Sonya and Irving Tuck Mary Lou Tyler Gisele Tzovaras Fran Urman V. Renee Uveges Jennifer Slifka Vidal and Luis Vidal Sally Anne and Mark Vosk Lisa and Neil Wallack Carol and Michael Wasserman Leora and Michael Wechsler Jennifer and Amiel Weinstock Shelley and Steven Weinstock Paula Sumski and Mitchel Weisman Wetlands Preservation, Inc. Sheila and Clark Willmott Sara and Marc Winer Barbara and Bertil Wolf June and James Wulff Aileen and Scott Yates Jessica Gould, ‘01 and Efraim Yudewitz 2013-2014 Employee Campaign Thank you to the dedicated faculty and staff who continually go above and beyond their role at Gann Academy by supporting our Annual Campaign. Shira M. Androphy Susan and Joel Appelbaum Rachel and Jeremy Arcus-Goldberg
Jill and Rabbi Marc Baker Shelly and Dov Bard Audrey Marcus Berkman and Rabbi Jethro Berkman Rabbi Leah Berkowitz Matthew P. Conti Karen and Robert Dinon Carol and Abraham Englander Timothy Fries Sherri L. Geller Sharona Goder-Peled Dr. Jonathan Golden Lindsay Goldstein Laila Goodman and Barry Moir Lisa Jacobs Rabbi David Jaffe Susan E. Johnson Yoni Kadden Rebecca B. Kadden Rachel C. Kalikow Alexandra Somers Lahr Heather Lambert Louise Linder Adam Marshak Christine and Bruce Miller Elena C. Morgan Lindsay W. Murphy Samantha and Joshua Neudel Catherine Ollwerther Elaine M. O’Toole June O’Toole Patricia O’Toole Chana Penini Donald Perkins Helen Phan and Jonathan Liu Sarah Markovitz and Jacob Pinnolis Luis Ramirez Shlomit and Oded Ravid Sarah Rogers Rabbi Derek Rosenbaum Rhonda L. Rosenbaum Farrah and Barry Rubenstein Christopher M. Russo Sherry Santangelo Stacy Schwartz Abby Shapiro Rebecca Shimshak Rachel and William Smoller Francene D. Sokol Jennifer Gallop and Rabbi David Starr Gerri and Kenneth Sweder Ralph Van Inwagen Jennifer and Amiel Weinstock Sara and Marc Winer Shoshanah and Edward Zaritt L’dor V’dor Society We recognize and honor those who have made a legacy commitment by including Gann Academy in their estate plans. Joyce and Michael Bohnen Dr. Gerald Entine Shira Goodman and Rabbi Wesley Gardenswartz Elizabeth and Daniel Jick Amelia and Joshua Katzen Cynthia and William Marcus Lisa and Neil Wallack If you have included Gann Academy in your estate plans or would like more information, please contact Jennifer Weinstock at jweinstock@gannacademy.org.
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