Annual Report
2014-2015
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“ To educate students of knowledge, courage, personal integrity, and compassion.”
− Milwaukee Montessori School Mission
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HEAD OF SCHOOL & BOARD PRESIDENT MESSAGE
Dear MMS Families and Friends,
CONTACT US MILWAUKEE MONTESSORI SCHOOL 345 N. 95th Street Milwaukee, WI 53226 Main Phone: 414-259-0370 Fax: 414-259-0427 Website: milwaukee-montessori.org mmsadmin@milwaukee-montessori.org ADMISSIONS 414-259-0370 x 106 admissions@milwaukee-montessori.org DEVELOPMENT 414-259-0370 x 128 esunderland@milwaukee-montessori.org
There are many reasons families choose Milwaukee Montessori School, but perhaps the most important considerations are the strength of the academic program, the extraordinary levels of student achievement and our attention to individualized student learning. Our unique curriculum combines experience-based Montessori methods with the technology, teamwork, and creative skills that we know are critical for success today, and our extraordinary faculty has the education and experience to build these skills in our students. The elevated curriculum, high expectations, and individualized attention ultimately lead to stellar achievement, and in fact Milwaukee Montessori School’s program is so strong that schools across the nation look to us for methods and advice. Another important reason families choose MMS is the cultural, racial, and economic diversity of our students and faculty. This diversity enriches our learning environment by giving students experience drawing on the breadth of thought that is essential for successful problem solving. With our emphasis on teamwork,
students from varied backgrounds work, grow in trust, build friendships, and succeed together. Their families too are united in the belief that a Milwaukee Montessori School education is the best investment for meeting future challenges. Our philosophy is that success comes largely from hard work - not luck, privilege, or ‘giftedness’ - and we instill this value by helping students develop their work stamina and competencies. Unlike traditional schools, MMS faculty members have extensive training in carefully recognizing and developing each child’s proficiencies without requiring them to learn skills at the same time or in the same ways. Students love the challenge, and they face the future eager to take on worthwhile opportunities undaunted by the hard work required. In fact, Milwaukee Montessori School graduates are recruited to attend the finest high schools in the world, bringing skills that distinguish them from their peers. Beyond this, our alumni successfully attend elite colleges and graduate schools, reporting engagement in exciting careers and civic activities.
Ultimately, the heart of an MMS education can be found in our mission, “to educate students of knowledge, courage, personal integrity, and compassion.” Everything we do is based on the belief that every child has unique personal potential, and the extraordinary success of our graduates shows that we have indeed earned our reputation for excellence from educators, teacher training centers, and institutions of higher education. Parents want a school fully committed to helping their children not only achieve academically but to become stronger, better citizens. We know we must offer a lasting benefit to families making this investment, and we are proud to offer a long and proven history of exceeding expectations. Milwaukee Montessori School’s pledge to every parent is that our highly skilled teachers and nationally recognized curriculum will inspire children to develop the knowledge and character it takes to achieve and succeed in the world well beyond our walls.
2014-2015 BOARD OF TRUSTEES President Kate Lewis Vice President Kathleen O’Brien Treasurer Brenda Brandt Trustee Finance Brian Amore & David Swanson Trustee Advancement Christina Berger, Amit Verma & Natalie Harlan
Monica Van Aken, Ed.D. Head of School
Kate Lewis President, Board of Trustees
Trustee Facilities Julie Ledger & Joseph Thomae
Our Board of Trustees works to ensure the future of our school and future generations of students. Serving in an oversight role, the Board has one employee – the Head of School. With a membership of parents and nonparents, our board members are vetted for skill sets that serve our general mission and strategic goals. Board members are asked to make a minimum donation of $1,000 to the Annual Fund. The Board meets bi-monthly, and trustees serve on the aforementioned committees for board evaluation and selection.
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ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) is a nonprofit membership association that provides services to more than 1,700 schools and associations of schools in the United States and abroad, including 1,400 independent private K-12 schools in the U.S. The primary purpose of the Association is to serve and strengthen independent schools of the United States and affiliated schools around the world by helping them maintain high quality and standards, preserve their independence to serve effectively the free society from which that independence derives, and provides access to students through the principles of diversity, choice, and opportunity. Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) is a membership organization of more than 230 independent schools from 13 states in the Midwest region. ISACS’s misison is to promote the development of strong learning communities characterized by high achievements, social responsibility, and independence of governance, programs, and policies. This goal is achieved through a rigorous accreditation process, targeted professional development programs, and focused support services.
Educational Records Bureau (ERB) is the only not-for-profit member educational services organization offering assessment for both admission and achievement for independent and public schools PreK-grade 12 – including professional development services for interpretation, and links to next steps instruction within our online assessments. The ERB’s mission is to create testing and learning solutions that would help schools develop improved curriculum based on results, thus helping students gain a better education. Independent School Management (ISM) is a membership organization that is dedicated to the advancement of school management. ISM provides creative strategies by combining extensive research, proven management techniques, and personalized service.
YEAR IN REVIEW
Founded in 1961, Milwaukee Montessori School is a private, independent, co-educational elementaryday school educating students from toddlers through eighth grade.
Uniquely MMS
Recognized for our outstanding and dynamic academic program, we are dedicated to providing an individualized educational experience. The challenging and enriching curriculum encourages the development of real-world skills.
MMS students won more 7th and 8th-grade scholastic art awards than any other middle school in the state. Among the many were the 1st-place Gold Key Award and three 2nd-place Silver Key awards. Out of only ten 1st place ribbons given out at the State Fair art show, MMS students won two of them.
Our mission is to provide a challenging, individualized educational experience founded in a Montessori curriculum with the objective of developing independent-thinking students of knowledge, courage, personal integrity and compassion.
Milwaukee Montessori School reached a new level of community recognition in 2015, including a recordsetting number of awards.
SCHOLARSHIPS Outstanding student scholarships were granted to many of our 2015 8th-grade graduates. Of particular note is Chyna B. who was the second MMS student in three years to be awarded the prestigious Joe Lubar Scholarship. As part of this award, Chyna was given a full, four-year scholarship to the University School of Milwaukee. EXCELLENCE Junior High teacher Ben Riggs received the prestigious Janet Martin Award for excellence in teaching, and Jaime Wszelaki, our art and robotics teacher, won the title of Robotics Coach of the Year for a second time.
REAL-WORLD ACTIVITIES Our work developing real-world simulations gained the interest of Hollywood producers who spent the better month of October 2014 filming a documentary about Election Game. The film is scheduled to open in early 2016. FRIENDSHIP Finally, we celebrate friendships. In August, the MMS class of 2011 gathered here to take a reunion photo, and we asked them what they felt was most valuable about their MMS experience. Each and every one of them responded that while here they made lifelong friends they still count on to this day. Ultimately, our school’s joy-filled, challenging education is life-changing, and the students who live it together as cohorts become bonded forever by their unique experience.
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STUDENT HONORS & RECOGNITION
CLASS OF 2015 Congratulations to the MMS Graduating Class of 2015!
MMS students seek ways to challenge themselves and their fellow classmates. Our students have been recognized for their achivements in academics, artistic endeavors, and athletics.
Through your own efforts, with the guidance of your teachers and the support of your families, you are ready to achieve your dreams. Please join us in wishing the best for our graduates as they head onward to high school.
ACADEMICS
ROBOTICS
Joe Lubar Scholarship - Chyna B. (8th grade) was awarded a four-year full-tuition scholarship to the University School of Milwaukee. The scholarship was established in 2012 by the Lubar Family. The recipient is selected from students in the greater Milwaukee area who have demonstrated academic potential, leadership, and excellence in extracurricular involvement and community service.
FIRST LEGO League Regional Tournament Champion’s Award - recognizes the team that most embodies the FIRST LEGO League experience while achieving excellence and innovation in both the Robot Game and Project. MMS was also nominated for the Robot Design Award in recognition for their all-around mastery across the Mechanical Design, Programming and Stragegy & Innovation categories.
ART
VOLLEYBALL
Scholastic Art Regional Awards: (1) Gold Key (1st place) (3) Silver Keys (2nd place) (19) Honorable Mentions (3rd place)
SETON Volleyball Tournament 7/8 Grade Girls 3rd place in the Dolan Division in the Metro Volleyball Conference
Wisconsin State Fair Youth Art Exhibit: Meghan O. - Blue Ribbon for Photography, “Chilled Reflection” 1st Place Calaway S. - Blue Ribbon for Pottery, “Black Iris” 1st Place
7/8 Grade Boys 3rd place in the Stritch Division in the Metro Volleyball Conference
WRITING Scholastic Writing Awards: (10) Silver Key Awards: Aidan B., Chyna B., Cady M., Calaway S., Deniz D., Megan K., Olivia E., Jayla N., Riley H., Sam S.
Neha Pai | Waukesha Engineering Preparatory Academy
Megan Kattner | New Berlin Eisenhower
Olivia Eis | Menomonee Falls High School
William Mizer | Wauwatosa East High School
Arianna Owens | Rufus King High School
Nelson Cowan | Marquette High School
Brian Dorschner | Marquette High School
Alexandra Maki | Menomonee Falls High School
Jenna Gaglione | Muskego High School
Chyna Bacchus | University School of Milwaukee
Sam Streicher | New Berlin Eisenhower
Sydney Busch | Pius XI High School
Cregan Berst | Marquette High School
Clare Winter | Greendale High School
Armaan Shetty | University School of Milwaukee
MUSIC
Miranda Lyles | Divine Savior Holy Angels
Meghan O’Leary | Pius XI High School
Noah Davison | Marquette High School
Vincent Di Castri | Marquette High School
Parker Keckeisen | Nicolet High School
Deniz Demircioglu | Brookfield Academy
Federation Music Festival (22) Excellent Ratings; (47) Superior Ratings 63% of students earned maximum rating
(6) Honorable Mention Winners: Meghan O., Megan K., Miranda L., Sam S., Vincent D., William M.
Played in the Seton Tournament
5/6 Grade Girls 5th Place in the Dolan Division in the Metro Volleyball Conference Took 2nd place in the Consolation Division in the St. Dominic’s Fall Classic Tournament BASKETBALL 6/7/8 Grade Boys – 3rd place in the Parkview Parochial League Took 3rd place in the St. Matthias tournament 5th Grade Boys – 3rd place in the Parkview Parochial League 4th Grade Boys – 4th place in the Wisconsin Youth Basketball League (WYBL) in the “C” Division 2nd place in the “end of the season” WYBL Tournament in the “B” Division 2014-2015 MMS Annual Report | 9
TRACK & FIELD UWM Klotsche Center Meet 4/11/15: BOYS: 50m Dash 7th grade 4th Place Gerry Parra 7.52 50m Dash 8th grade 4th Place Deniz Demircioglu 7.46 400m Dash 7th grade 1st Place Gerry Parra 1:05.13 4 X 200 relay 7th grade 2nd Place - Aidan Blachowski, Nelson Cowan, Gerry Parra & Quinn Thompson 2:05.58 GIRLS: 50m Dash 6th grade 1st Place Catherine Nelson 8.07 800m Run 7th grade 1st Place Catherine Nelson (6th grader) 2:41.66 1600m Run 7th grade 1st Place Catherine Nelson (6th grader) 6:00.12 4 X 200 relay 5th grade 4th Place – Magdalena Gavahan, LaJess Jordan, Skylar Race & Eleanor Toyama
Boys: 4 x 100 – 8th Grade – 5th Place – Aidan Blachowski, Deniz Demircioglu, Gerry Parra & Quinn Thompson 55.53 100m Dash: 5th grade girls – Peyton Berryman – 1st Place 15.60, 7th grade boys – Quinn Thompson – 2nd Place 13.31 200m Dash: 7th grade boys – Quinn Thompson – 3rd Place 28.75, 8th grade boys – Gerry Parra (7th grader) – 2nd Place 27.06, 8th grade girls 400m Dash: 5th grade girls – Ava Wucherpfennig – 2nd Place 1:18.50, 5th grade boys – Ronan Sullivan – 5th Place 1:20.18, 7th grade boys – Gerry Parra – 1st Place 1:04.18 800m Run: 6th grade boys – Quinn Hughes – 2nd Place 2:57.85, 7th grade girls – Catherine Nelson (6th grader) – 1st Place 2:47.76
MQS Golden Phoenix Invitational 5/2/2015:
1600m Run: 5th grade girls – Noor Salameh – 4th Place 8:11.66, 7th grade girls – Catherine Nelson (6th grader) – 1st Place 6:00.12
Relays: Girls 4 x 400 – 5th Grade – 2nd Place – Madeline Barton, Magdalena Gavahan, Isha Jayadev & Ava Wucherpfennig – 5:20.86.
Long Jump: 5th grade girls – Isha Jayadev – 2nd Place 11-02.50, 5th grade girls – Ava Wucherpfennig – 5th Place 10-06.25
Boys: 4 x 400 – 5th Grade – 3rd Place – Quinn Hughes, Quinn Paulsen, Lucian Straube & 5:19.25.
Softball Throw: 5th grade girls – Eleanor Toyama – 5th Place 78-00.00, 6th grade girls – Catherine Nelson – 5th Place 83-02.00, 6th grade boys – Cole Wesley – 4th Place 106-10.00, 6th grade boys – Will Martin – 5th Place 105.03.00
Mixed All School: Relay – 3rd Place – Deniz Demircioglu, Catherine Nelson, Will Martin & Peyton Berryman 59.81. Girls: 4 x 100 – 5th Grade – 1st Place – Clara Adams, Peyton Berryman, LaJess Jordan & Eleanor Toyama 1:06.61
Brookfiled Academy 5/8/15: 110 Hurdles: Aidan Blachowski – 3rd place – 7th grade, Peyton Berryman – 1st place – 5th grade, Eleanor Toyama – 2nd place – 5th grade, Will Martin – 3rd place – 6th grade, Quinn Hughes – 4th place – 5th grade, Jackson Barksdale – 5th place – 5th grade, Megan Kattner– 5th place – 8th grade 100m dash: Gerry Parra – 1st place – 7th grade, Will Martin – 4th place – 6th grade, Jayla Nimo – 3rd place – 7th grade, Peyton Berryman – 2nd place – 5th grader who ran up in 6th grade event, Ava Wucherpfennig – 3rd place – 5th grade, Clara Adams – 4th place – 5th grader who ran up in 6th grade event 800m run: Quinn Hughes – 1st place – 5th grade, Ronan Sullivan – 4th place – 5th grade, Xander Salick – 5th place – 6th grade, Isha Jayadev – 3rd place – 5th grade, Catherine Nelson – 1st place – 6th grader who ran up in 7th grade event 200m dash: Quinn Thompson – 2nd place – 7th grade, Nelson Cowan – 5th place – 8th grade, Megan Kattner – 3rd place – 8th grade, Cole Wesley – 5th place – 6th grade, Jayla Nimo – 4th place – 7th grade, Madeline Barton – 3rd place5th grade
4 x 100: 8th grade team – 1st place 7th grade team – 1st place 6th grade team – 2nd place 5th grade team – 2nd place 4 x 400: 6th grade team – 2nd place 5th grade team – 2nd place Shot Put: Deniz Demircioglu – 2nd place – 8th grade Quinn Thompson – 5th place – 7th grade Long Jump: Nelson Cowan– 1st place – 8th grade Gerry Parra – 2nd place – 7th grade Aidan Blachowski – 5th place – 7th grade High Jump: Megan Kattner – 4th place – 8th grade Quinn Thompson – 5th place – 7th grade Long Jump: Nelson Cowan– 1st place – 8th grade Gerry Parra – 2nd place – 7th grade Aidan Blachowski – 5th place – 7th grade High Jump: Megan Kattner – 4th place – 8th grade
Staff
400m dash: Deniz Demircioglu– 2nd place – 8th grade, Gerry Parra – 1st place – 7th grade, Xander Salick – 5th place – 6th grade
Jaime Wszelaki - FIRST LEGO League Regional Tournament - Adult Coach/Mentor Award - to Jaime Wszelaki for her wisdom, guidance, and devotion being most evident during the team’s discussion with the judges.
1600m run: Catherine Nelson – 1st place – 6th grader who ran up in 7th grade event
Ben Riggs - Janet Martin Award – 2nd year in a row for Excellence in Writing Instruction 2014-2015 MMS Annual Report | 11
MMS ALUMNI CLASS OF 2011 Well wishes to our alumni as they start their first year at the following universities: Elijah Ramseyer − MATC/UWM Anika Shafer − Stonehill College Alexander Flood − Northern Michigan University Melissa Pelkey − Beloit College Noel Hincha − Marquette University Sabrina Tumicelli − Beloit College Elise Ashley − UW-Madison Taylor Bragg-Brock − Lindenwood University Rayce Albino − University of Missouri-Columbia Brian Mays − UW-Madison Alexander Dittlof − UW-Madison Morgan Harlan − Northwestern University Luke Mizer − Cornish College of the Arts Yancy Landingham − Cleveland State University Kellan Lowry − UW-Madison Taylor Bernard − Washington University in St. Louis
CLASS OF 2011
CLASS OF 2012
CLASS OF 2014
Rayce Albino • New Berlin West High School Elise Ashley • Divine Savior Holy Angels Taylor Benard • University School of Milwaukee Taylor Bragg-Brock • Divine Savior Holy Angels Alexander Dittlof • Marquette University High School Alexander Flood • Pius XI High School Morgan Harlan • Brookfield Central High School Noel Hincha • Divine Savior Holy Angels Yancy Landingham, II • Pius XI High School Kellan Lowry • Marquette University High School Brian Mays • Marquette University High School Luke Mizer • Wauwatosa East High School Melissa Pelkey • Franklin High School Sabrina Tumicelli • Franklin High School Mindika Wijenayake • New Berlin West High School
Alexander Eis • Menomonee Falls High School Morgan Hobbs • Arrowhead High School Ellen Kattner • New Berlin Eisenhower High School Chase Kelly • New Berlin West High School Siobhan Larsen • Wauwatosa West High School Shelby Lyles • Pius XI High School Rebecca Messnick • Pius XI High School Sarah O’Leary • Pius XI High School Maia Salameh • Divine Savior Holy Angels Shazia Shergill • Brookfield East High School Kyra Swanson • University School of Milwaukee Houstan Vassel • Pius XI High School Rowan Winter • Greendale High School Shireen Zaineb • University School of Milwaukee
Adonia Barbiere • Divine Savior Holy Angels Madylin Becker • Muskego High School Simon Biagui Jr. • Dominican High School Elyse Cornwall • Choate Rosemary Hall Hannah Davis • Pius XI High School Thierry Diatta • Marquette University High School Tamia Fowlkes • Divine Savior Holy Angels Emily Green • Phillips Exeter Academy Mark Hobbs • Marquette University High School Dylan Karlovich • Marquette University High School Madison S. Kelly • New Berlin West High School William Kontney II • MacDowell Montessori School Anna Martin • Wauwatosa East High School Elizabeth Mizer • Wauwatosa East High School Ahmed Nosir • Brookfield Academy High School Ariana Padovano • Pius XI High School Jackson T. Stuppy • Pius XI High School Amaya Tremain Jalen Turner • Pius XI High School Sophia Valenti • Pius XI High School
CLASS OF 2013 CLASS OF 2012
Julia Anderson • New Berlin Eisenhower High School Turquoise Baker • University School of Milwaukee McKenna Barrett • Pius XI High School Jordan Benard • University School of Milwaukee Alexandria Braddock • Divine Savior Holy Angels Andrew Cannestra • Marquette University High School
Abrielle Dillon • University School of Milwaukee Hajira Fuad •University School of Milwaukee William Gebauer • Whitefish Bay High School Connor Kubiak • Waukesha West High School Jacob Thomae • Greenfield High School Kassandra Tiedjens • Pius XI High School Ruwandi Wijenayake • New Berlin West High School
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FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015
ANNUAL FUND We are honored to recognize all who make Milwaukee Montessori School’s Annual Fund giving campaign a part of their yearly charitable giving through Gift Clubs.
The school produced a balanced budget for 2014-2015 fiscal year. We carefully managed operational expenses while providing professional development opportunities. We awarded $483,391 in tuition assistance to 21% of our students. We embraced technology with the purchase of 27 new tablets, additional 3D printers and the digital sign in the front lobby. Physical plant and facilities improvements were made during the year, including basement north wing renovations and the masonry wall at the entry way.
USES OF FUNDS
SOURCES OF FUNDS Tuition & Fees Other
FUND
AMOUNT RAISED
$4,184,052
Salaries & Benefits
63%
Area of Greatest Need
$88,212
4% $177,112
Administrative
11% $507,708
Tuition Assistance
$19,151
10% $457,721
Faculty Professional Development
$11,703
Fine Arts
$10,548
89%
$2,950,309
Unrestricted Contributions
3%
$150,162
Facilities
Restricted Contributions
3%
$127,704
Interest & Expense
6%
Special Event Revenue
1%
$70,040
Restricted Funds Unexpended
5% $228,062
Athletics $6,297
Program
4% $195,323
Restricted Contributions Expended
Green Intiatives $3,549 TOTAL $148,032
2% $105,571
2014 - 2015 MMS FUND RESULTS
(net of donor benefit) TOTAL
100% $4,709,070
TOTAL
An audited financial statement was prepared by Vrakas CPAs + Advisors.
$264,376
Technology $8,572
100% $4,709,070
DONOR TYPE Parents Friends Trustees Employees Grandparents TOTAL RAISED
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING ROOMS WHO ACHIEVED 100% FAMILY PARTICIPATION First Steps Mrs. Wijenayake Mrs. Arora Mrs. Shergill
DONATIONS % OF TOTAL NO. OF GIFTS AVERAGE $74,786 51% 244 $307 $42,518 29% 43 $989 $16,800 11% 11 $1,527 $9,478 6% 51 $186 $4,450 3% 25 $178 $148,032 100% 374 $396
Membership is open to individuals, families, businesses and foundations who give one or more gifts to the MMS Annual Fund campaign during the fiscal year (July 1 - June 30). Corporate matching gifts may be applied to qualify for membership. MMS FUND CHAIRS Leadership Donor Chairs: Kate Lewis & Scott Silet Toddler Parent Chairs: Rob & Beth Marriott Children’s House Parent Chairs: Sven & Angela Loberg Lower and Upper Elementary Parent Chairs: Matt & Bridget Sullivan Junior High Parent Chairs: Al & Nancy DiCastri
232 of 297 school families participated = 78% parent participation 2014-2015 MMS Annual Report | 15
MAKING AN IMPACT
MMS ANNUAL FUND DONORS PATRON’S CIRCLE $500-$999
Mike and Debra Mather
Chuck and Maranda Cigna
Wayne and Julie Mohr
James and Jennifer Becker
William and Katherin Metzen
Cedric and Andrea Cornwall
SCHOLAR’S CIRCLE $1000-$2499
Venugopal Pai and Savithri Nayak
Robert and Maile Beres Alan and Nevin Biggs
Robert and Kathleen Murray
Charles and Pamela Davison
Jeffrey Childs, Sr. and Cassandra Alston
W. Scott and Mary Nelson
Haruki Toyama and Amy Blair
Jay and Jodi Nolte Andrew and Lisa Pelkey
Jared and Christina Dudley
Neil and Janna O’Connell
Ty Cashen and Lindsay Stortz Cashen
James and Kay Scheurell
Marlene Ego Michael and Annie Eis
Sarah Pearce
Rob and Lainie deJong
Amit Verma and Kusum Rawat
Umit and Reyhan Demircioglu
Krishna and Supriya Shetty
Todd and Bridget Gawronski
Bradley and Audrey Salick
Donald and Donna Dorschner
Sanjay and Vijayalakshmi Shetty
Justin and Alia Hubacher
Tarif and Jenny Smadi
Ziad Salameh and Mary Simoneau
Thomas and Nancy Gazzana
Thomas and Melissa Hunter
Matt and Bridget Sullivan
Craig and Kimberly Gebauer
Ken Thompson and Judith Collier Thompson
Rogelio and Anne Marie Gonzalez
BENEFACTOR $10,000+
Bryant and Erin VanCronkhite
We are pleased to acknowledge gifts made to Milwaukee Montessori School between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015.
Brian and Tiffany Jacobsen
Christian and Kristin Walters
Thank you for contributing to our Family of Funds.
David Swanson and Tonit Calaway
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Athletics Fine Arts Technology Green Initiatives Faculty Professional Development Tuition Assistance Area of Greatest Need
Robert and Elizabeth Marriott
LEADERSHIP GUILD $5000-$9999
Michael and Julie Barnes
Joan M. Shafer
Keith and Victoria Cowan
FOUNDERS CIRCLE $2500-$4999 Adam and Christina Berger Christopher and Julie Bremer Jason and Nicole Fernhaber Terry and Kim Haller Fouad Jamal-Ul-Husnain and Asma Iqbal Mrs. Julie Kempken Kate Lewis and Scott Silet S.A. Marshall Services Stephen Taylor and Janet Lucas-Taylor
MMS ANNUAL FUND DONORS
Albert and Nancy DiCastri Sara Hansen Memorial Fund Robert E. Gavahan and Marie L. Schulte Pete and Jill Hansen Emery and Natalie Harlan Mary Hubacher Jason Hughes and Maya Rao Hughes Dan Kempken Bill and Julie Ledger Sven and Angela Loberg
Mary Madderom Christopher and Michelle McArdle
Monica Van Aken Ed.D. and Kevin Weidman MD. Greg and Lisa Wesley
Tristram Hill and Preetha Kurudiyara-Hill Paul and Jane Keuler Cory and Shannon Kilsdonk Bruce and Elizabeth Loder Tom and Sue Martin
MMS PARTNERS $250-$499 Carlos Arce-Lara and Irene AguileraBarrantes Rajesh and Chaitanya Anireddy Terry and Raquel Blue Rick and Catherine Brys Chad and Karen-Sue Carlson Andrew and Heidi Christianson
Chuck and Cheryl Kelly Joseph and Mary Jo Klein Timothy and Mary Linehan Donald Marriott and Susan Marriott Richard and Theresa Paulsen Matthew and Jayme Radomski Glenn and Betty Ragalie
Jeff Rainwater and Sandra HunterRainwater Peter and Sonia Sandroni Ricardo and Camila Sanga
MMS FRIENDS UP TO $249
Jamie Ault and Jeremy Ault
Jason and Heather Blachowski
Larry and Sophia Aboagye
Cameron and Katherine Ausen
Neil Blair and Anna Blair
Mohit and Indu Agarwal
Homero and Lori Avila
Bernie Bromeisl
William and Aaliyah Baker
Dennis Brylow and Petra Eccarius Brylow
John and Ellen Schmidt
Naseer and Amina Ahmed
Olivier Reiher and Malika Siker
Elizabeth Aidoo and Michael Aidoo
William and Maureen Sullivan
Cynthia Akey and Rik Akey
Joseph Thomae and Dawn Scher Thomae
Nada Aldirawi
Corey and Catie Barksdale
Shannon and Neyza Alioto
Ryan and Jacqueline Bartelak
Jeff Kloss and Karen VanErt
Brian Amore
Larry Barton
Scott and Christina Wichman
Ian Anastas
Marcy Berenschot
Erik and Monica Anderson
Kara Basaldua
Ms. Sally Anlin
Arun and Sunitha Bhaskar Balachandrasekara
James and Kori Trotter
Ajith and Anoma Wijenayake John Yingling
Erin Appleby and Nick Appleby Sidharta and Deepti Arora Albert and Laurie Asch Gilbert and Kristin Atanasoff
Anil Balla and Vinaya Kollipara Michael and Corinne Balter
Lee and Jessica Bevan
Jayp and Richa Buddineni Dann and Laurie Burghardt David and Johanna Bussa Marc and Katie Callies Kanwal Dhar and Shally Chogtu Hemendra and Rita Chonkar Rob and Julie Christensen Miss Katilyn Clark
Simon Pierre Biagui and Francoise Carvalho
Gerard and Yolanda Coly
Nicholas and Raquel Bialek
Nicholas and Deepa Connor
Sarah Como
David Gillitzer and Catherine Attonito 2014-2015 MMS Annual Report | 17
MMS ANNUAL FUND DONORS MMS FRIENDS UP TO $249
Margreet Fleege
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Michael Rice and Lora Flores-Rice
Mary Cullen
School Sisters of St. Francis
Pete and Heather Czechorski Dennis Dallmann and Claudia Dallmann Marco Daniels and Kristen Mirsky Keyur and Mita Desai Sean Dietrich Mary Beth DiFuccia Ms. Jacquelyn Dinusson Roshan and Anita D’Souza Philip Dunay Arun Easwaranoorthy and Anusha Suyanibu Heather Eiden Mrs. Elizabeth Enright Kaiz Asif and Sakina Fakhruddin Paul and Jill Fedor Elizabeth Ferber Sims Jorge Fernandez and Veronica Chavez de Fernandez
MMS ANNUAL FUND DONORS Nilesh and Madhu Gupta
Wasay and Nishat Humayun
Matthew and Jennifer Larson
John and Suzanne McArdle
Travis and Sharon Haas
Nicholas Straube and Kim Hurlebaus
Molly Jelak and Thomas Lee
Demond and Kimberly Means
Hindiskere and Roopa Jayadev
Robert and Shannon Levandowski
Angela Mehling
Christian and Emily Jennings
Charles Li and Karen Jin Jeffery Ogren and Annie Lincoln
Peter and Susan Haise
Britney Freeman
Robert Haller and Priscilla Haller
Mihir and Krishna Gandhi
Mehdi and Lubna Hamadani
Christopher Gauger
Tania Taylor and Mark Hamby
Jasmine Johnson
Christopher Christian and Elizabeth Hamlin
Ms. Georgia Kane
Tim and Marge Gawronski Brian and Sabine Gifford Ms. Stephanie Golombowski Julie Gonzalez Karen Gorecki Jim Gorman and Sally Gorman David and Brenda Graat Andy and Bethany Grabher Jules Graczyk Ms. Stephanie Grant Kiran Gudiwada and Sirisha Paruchuri Nagesh Reddy and Surekha Guntur
Audrey Hayes Thomas and Tanya Heinrich Avery Rainey Mats and Pip Hidestrand Carol Hincha Michael and Julie Hinickle Zahra Hirani and Yousuf Hirani Rob and Brenna Holly Yi-Wen and Li-Shu Huang Kevin and Kristen Hudak
Tamara Jones Colin and Laura Kattner Anup Singh and Harsimran Kaur Samuel and Darlene Keener Christopher Keller Michael Kochis Wade and Irene Kostiwa Michael and Jennifer Kozoroz Drew and Nicole Krueger Nitin and Swati Kulkarni Willy and Nur Kusak Ms. Julieta Langarica Craig and Janel Lanza
David and Denise Long Frank Loo and Sally Long Marie Lubinski and Mark Lubinski Nicholas Lucas and Christine Lucas Richard and Deola Lyles Chris and Kathy Maki Visweswara Kottapalli and Sudha Maradapudi Daniel Rutter and Colleen MaroneyRutter Jim and Harper Marten William and Megan Massey Mequon Copy Master Travis Mather
MMS FRIENDS UP TO $249
Abhishek and Kirthi Pulakanti
Faisal and Hina Saeed
Steven and Nina Race
Rahul and Shreema Sawlani
Rajesh and Deepali Namboothiry
Michael Radomski and Ann Radomski
Matthew and Rachel Schemelin
Mark and Patricia Mehling
Avaneesh and Aruna Nammi
Mateen Khazi and Hema Rajanna
Stefan and Moira Schieke
Eric Meier and Joy Burkholder Meier
Andrea Navejar and Jesse Navejar
Beth Schulz and David Schulz
Brett and Sarah Metzen
Michael and Emily Newell
Vijaya Sivalingam Ramalingam and Ramapriya Sinnakirouchenan Mandar and Supriya Ranade
Himanshu and Anushree Sharma
William and Guyon Metzen Haricharan and Manju Miryala
(continued)
Brian and Rachel Nickerson Alex and Gayle Nicoll
Kurt and Ericka Moeller
Brian and Kelly O’Leary
Brian Mohr
Edwin and Monica O’Sullivan
Jonathan Mohr Shane and Courtney Moisio Michael and Marcela Molezzi Ben Riggs and Tara Monnink Peter and Stacey Muller Terese Nadboralski Michael Nagy and Katrina Lipski Vikram Naik and Shefalika Naik
Frank E. Owens, Jamie Pagel and Laura Gazzana Pagel Michael and Courtney Papp Keyur and Aanal Parikh Kicheon and Eunah Park Cheryl Petersen Garfield and Janese Plunkett Warren and Doris Price
Rayasam Nagarjun Rao and Syama Sundari Digumurty Sergiy and Alona Repikov Michael and DeNeetra Richards Jim and Jennifer Rohrer Hannah Ross Maureen Fitzgerald Peter and Jessica Russell Ronald Saari Saravanakumar and Buvaneswarri Sadhasivam
James and Virginia Sebastian
Gurpreet and Shabnam Shergill Matthew and Jaclyn Skalnik Sandra Smaltz Paul and Rebecca Smith Dean Duran and Sharon Somers Khaled Abukhamireh and Karen Squire Troy and Billie St. Martin Jared Cummings and Zazell Staheli John and Angela Stahl
Dave and Carey Stebbins
Tony and Elizabeth Truett
David and Lauren Wojnowski
Zakaria and Melissa Stentz
George and Monika Tsitsos
Jaime Wszelaki
Joseph Strohfeldt
Michelle and Scott Vandenhouten
Pamela Stukel Rajesh and Rekha Sukumaran Cecelia Sullivan Corbin and Erin Sullivan
Brahm and Monica Vasudev Tanszar Veal and Tyrone Simmons Christine Verdillo
Katie and Shane Sundquist
Ertan Ornek and Georgia Vergou
Suresh Marimuthu and Poongodi Sureshkumar
Betsy Vielgut
David Swanson Rochelle(Shelly) Tappa Alex and Jennifer Tassopoulos
Al and Jeanette Vick Amit Taneja and Anubha Wadhwa Suzanne and Andy Wagner Emily Heller
Vance and Ilena Telford
Brian and Kira Wendel
Michael Lawlor and Julie Tetzlaff
Graham and Katie Wiemer
Edward Thomas and Judith Thomas
Michael and Khushboo Wilkins
Charles and Rachel Tinkler
Dustin and Natalia Woehl
Brian and Julie Wucherpfennig Micaiah and Audia Young Frank and Judy Zalar Tariq Siddiqui and Samina Zamir Nate Zeiger and Heather KlessigZeiger Charles and Cindy Zhang Xiao Chen and Xiaolan Zhang Stephanie Ziemke Antonio and Danae Zugnond
Takeko Toyama Virge Trotter
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MATCHING COMPANIES
OTHER DONORS
Abbott Funds GE Foundation Merck Partnership for Giving Northwestern Mutual Foundation US Bank Foundation Thomson Rueters Pfizer Foundation
Anonymous
Opus Foundation
Bevan and Sandra Baker
James and Kay Scheurell
Bentley Systems, Incorporated
Scott Silet and Kate Lewis
Chuck and Maranda Cigna
Dan Kempken
Joseph Thomae and Dawn Scher Thomae
Robert E. Gavahan and Marie L. Schulte
Woodshouse Foundation
Molly Jelak and Thomas Lee
Rockwell Automation UBS Wisconsin Energy Foundation Wells Fargo Foundation US Bank Foundation Harley-Davidson Foundation
Please note that matching gifts are gifts generously donated by corporations on behalf of their employees and do not necessarily represent an endorsement of MMS and its mission.
Sven and Angela Loberg Josephine Merck James and Laura Nelson
IN-KIND DONORS
MMS Parent Association
Betty Brinn Children’s Museum
Vincent and Bethany Lyles
John Chaplock
William and Katherin Metzen Northwestern Mutual Foundation Sarah Pearce MMS Parent Association
PARENTS ASSOCIATION The MMS Parent Association comprises all parents and guardians of students enrolled at the school. Its goal is to build and strengthen the school community through educational, social, and fundraising projects. THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS! Milwaukee Montessori School would like to thank all of the volunteers who commit their time and energy to our school. The work you do truly makes a difference in the lives of our students. Whether it is working on a committee, helping with a classroom project, setting or cleaning up an event, or helping achieve fundraising goals, our volunteers show generous displays of their dedication to the MMS family.
Parent Association Fundraising 2014-2015 INCOME Spaghetti Dinner
EXPENSES $18,351.00
Spaghetti Dinner
$18,502.07
Spirit Wear
$6,059.48
Special Events
$5,945.06
Special Events
$5,134.00
Spirit Wear
$4,141.05
PARENT ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP
Book Fair
$4,560.51
TOTAL
$28,588.18
Preetha Kurudiyara-Hill – President Pete Hansen – Treasurer Janna O’Connell – Children’s Shoebox Raffle Chair Alona Repikova – Adult Shoebox Raffle Chair
Vendor Educational Fundraising
$2,796.91
Donation to MMS
$12,049.12
TOTAL
$36,901.90
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IN-KIND DONORS Cynthia Akey and Rik Akey Gilbert and Kristin Atanasoff Alan and Nevin Biggs Terry and Raquel Blue Christopher and Julie Bremer Marc and Katie Callies Ty Cashen and Lindsay Stortz Cashen Jeffrey Childs, Sr. and Cassandra Alston Chuck and Maranda Cigna Rob and Lainie deJong Michael and Annie Eis Robert E. Gavahan and Marie L. Schulte Pete and Jill Hansen Tristram Hill and Preetha Kurudiyara Colin and Laura Kattner Mrs. Julie Kempken Robert and Shannon Levandowski Sven and Angela Loberg Tom and Sue Martin Eric Meier and Joy Burkholder Meier William and Katherin Metzen W. Scott and Mary Nelson Michael and Emily Newell Matthew and Jayme Radomski Scott Silet and Kate Lewis Tarif and Jenny Smadi Nicholas Straube and Kim Hurlebaus Cecelia Sullivan Joseph Thomae and Dawn Scher Thomae George and Monika Tsitsos Michelle Vandenhouten and Scott Vandenhouten Brian and Kira Wendel Graham and Katie Wiemer Brian and Julie Wucherpfennig
ANNUAL GALA 2015 Held in the spring each year, the Milwaukee Montessori School Annual Gala helps support the future of our students. We invite families, friends, and members of the community to support our mission as well as celebrate our teachers, volunteers, students, and school. At MMS’s largest social event and fundraiser of the year, we offer outstanding auction items, exquisite dining, and entertainment. In 2015, over 240 friends and family attended the Annual Gala held at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino. Seventy thousand dollars was raised to support our programs and tuition assistance. SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, March 12, 2016 Potawatomi Hotel & Casino Show your support: • Become a sponsor • Advertise your business in the catalog • Donate auction items • Volunteer to serve on a committee • Attend the event with friends
Gala Chair: Julie Kempken 2016 Gala Chair: Karen Van Ert Core Gala Committee: Adam Berger Christina Berger Yolanda Coly Bridget Gawronski Jill Hansen Brenna Holly Kim Hurlebaus
Angela Loberg Bridget Sullivan Kristin Walters Kira Wendel Khushboo Wilkins
Classroom Captain Committee Emily Newell Julie Barnes Jodi Nolte Jackie Bartelak Courtney Papp Adrianne Busch Jayme Radomski Lindsay Stortz Cashen Beth Truett Nicole Fernhaber Kusum Verma Preetha Kurudiyara Beth Marriott Sue Martin Sponsorship Committee: Adam Berger Adrianne Busch Pete Hansen Dan Kempken 2014-2015 MMS Annual Report | 23
GALA DONORS Michael and Julie Barnes Jim and Jenny Becker Robert and Maile Beres Adam and Christina Berger Christopher and Julie Bremer Greg and Adrianne Busch Ty Cashen and Lindsay Stortz Cashen Victoria and Keith Cowan Robert and Lainie deJong Al and Nancy DiCastri Donald and Donna Dorschner Elizabeth Ferber Jason and Nicole Fernhaber Todd and Bridget Gawronski GE Foundation Craig and Kimberly Gebauer David Gillitzer and Catherine Attonito Peter and Susan Haise Robert and Brenna Holly Mary Hubacher Jason Scott Realty Hindiskere and Roopa Jayadev
GALA SPONSORS Dan Kempken Julie Kempken Jeff Kloss and Karen VanErt Bill and Julie Ledger Maggie Lewis Tim and Mary Linehan Bruce and Lizz Loder John and Mary Madderom Robert and Elizabeth Marriott Tom and Sue Martin John Maury Christopher and Michelle McArdle Demond and Kimberly Means Eric Meier and Joy Burkholder Meier Merck Partnership for Giving William and Katherin Metzen Kip Milliken and Mara Lord Marcela and Michael Molezzi Robert and Kathleen Murray W. Scott and Mary Nelson Michael and Emily Newell Northwestern Mutual Foundation
Brian and Kelly O’Leary Mehmet Ornek and Georgia Vergou Jamie Pagel and Laura Gazzana-Pagel Kevin and Kari Pollard Olivier Reiher and Malika Siker Ricardo Sagna and Camila Bomtempo Kate Lewis and Scott Silet Matt and Bridget Sullivan David Swanson and Tonit Calaway Bryant and Erin VanCronkhite Brahm and Monica Vasudev Amit Verma and Kusum Rawat Wells Fargo Educational Matching Gifts David Wojnowski and Lauren Roberts
Doctorate Sponsor Delta Dental Master’s Sponsors Associated Bank Harley Davidson Helfaer Foundation Corporate Table Sponsors Buelow Vetter – Buikema, Olson & Vliet, LLC Doering Leasing Gonzalez, Saggio and Harlan Supporters & In-Kind Sponsors AO Smith Badger Truck Center
GALA IN KIND DONORS Burkwald & Associates Jason Scott Realty & Management, LLC The Private Bank Dessert Underwriters Boucher Stifel – Bruce Loder Appetizer Underwriter Neroli Salon & Spa Wine Underwriter Casper’s Truck Equipment Entertainment Underwriter Town Bank Allergy, Asthma & Sinus Center
GALA ADVERTISERS Arlington Toyota B&D Contractors, Inc. Best Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Faye’s Leffler Commerical & Industrial Cleaning Contractor
Marquette University High School Milwaukee Plumbing and Piping, Inc. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Spring Bank Vrakas/Blum
2510 Restaurant 88Nine Radio Milwaukee Advanced Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists Adventure Rock Indoor Climbing Gym Affiliated Dermatologists Rita Aleman Alia Morgan Photography Allergy, Asthma & Sinus Alliance Francaise de Milwaukee Alpine Valley Resort Alverno College Amy Hall Photography Amy’s Gourmet Apples Ian Anastas Andrus Limousine Service, Inc. A.O. Smith Associated Bank Katie & Cameron Ausen Avalon Body Works Massage Therapy B&D Contractors, Inc. Back When Cafe Badger Truck Center Barcelona Artful Living Michael & Julie Barnes Ryan & Jackie Bartelak Bay Point Inn Be Spectacled Be Timeless Jim & Jenny Becker Bel Canto Chorus
Adam & Christina Berger Best Heating and Air Conditioning Better Health By Heather Bikram Yoga Friends of Boerner Botanical Gardens Boucher Automotive Group Braise Restaurant & Culinary School Chris & Julie Bremer Bridgetowne Framing Gallery Brookfield Dance Academy Lisa Brown Buelow Vetter Buikema Olson & Vliet, LLC Bulls Falls Brewery Burkwald & Associates Greg & Adrianne Busch BUTTERCUP waxing. skincare.makeup Cafe 1505* Camp Bar Ty Cashen & Lindsay Stortz Cashen Casper’s Truck Equipment Central Standard Craft Distillery
Chiropractic Company Christine Plamann Photography Chuck & Maranda Cigna Brigid Cocroft ComedySportz Confluence Graphics Conway Image Consulting Cook Smarts Coquette Cafe Costco Country Springs Hotel Keith and Victoria Cowan Rob & Lainie deJong Delta Dental of Wisconsin Destination Fitness Pete Dickert Discovery World Disney World Divine Savior Holy Angels DJ CK Doering Leasing Door County Kayak Tours, LLC Door County Pantry Don & Donna Dorschner Jared & Chrissy Dudley Dunay Joaillier Eble Park Ice Arena
Egg Harbor Fun Park Elements Massage Engine Company No. 3 Epic Fitness and Sports Performance Equitate, LLC. Erik of Norway Ernst & Young LLP Dave & Kathy Eurich Evan and Marion Helfaer Foundation Eve + Co Salon Evolution Milwaukee Gastro Pong Excel Training Faye’s Boutiques Jason & Nicole Fernhaber Fischberger’s Variety Maureen Fitzgerald Florentine Opera Four Corners of the World Fox World Travel Fred & Fuzzy’s Waterfront Bar & Grill Fresh Market Full Service Car Wash, Inc. Todd & Bridget Gawronski Roger Gonzalez Gonzalez, Saggio & Harlan
Karen Gorecki Grace Salon Suite Green Bay Packers Community Outreach Groom for Men Peter & Susan Haise Haleybird Studios Pete & Jill Hansen Harley Davidson Hawk’s Landscape Hotel Metro IncrediRoll Skate and Family Fun Center Jason Scott Realty Jefferson Street Inn JNPortraits John G. Shedd Aquarium Jorn’s Sugar Bush Joy Global Chris & Krissy Kappl Karma Bar & Grill Jim & Lynne Keckeisen Cheryl & Chuck Kelly Francesca Kempfer Dan Kempken Julie Kempken Kids in Motion KOSS Corporation Lakefront Brewery Landmark Resort Landmark Theatres Landworks, Inc. L’Image Skin Spa @ Clinic of Cosmetic Surgery
La Merenda La Terraza Le Reve Patisserie and Café Bill & Julie Ledger Leffler Commercial & Industrial Cleaning Contractor Sven & Angela Loberg Bruce & Lizz Loder Lowlands Group Vincent & Bethany Lyles Lynden Sculpture Garden John & Mary Madderom Maid Brigade Madison Children’s Museum Manhattan Textiles Rob & Beth Marriott Marquette University High School Marsh USA Inc. Tom & Sue Martin Martin Moore Photography Scott & Aaron Marshall Maxie’s and Blue’s Egg M.E. Lou Eric Meier & Joy Burkholder Meier Men’s Wearhouse Metcalfes Metro Eye
Mike’s Mix Nutrition Products Phillip & Lynne Miller Milwaukee Art Museum Milwaukee Ballet Milwaukee Ballet School and Academy Milwaukee Blacksmith Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee County Parks Department Milwaukee County Zoo Milwaukee Cruisers Milwaukee Food Tours Milwaukee Marriott Downtown Milwaukee Montessori School Milwaukee Plumbing & Piping, Inc. Milwaukee Repertory Theater Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Morgan Stanley Morningstar Golfers Club Mt. Olympus Resorts - Waterparks - Theme Parks Peter & Stacy Muller Museum of Science and Industry
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GALA IN-KIND DONORS (CONTINUED) W. Scott & Mary Nelson Neroli Salon and Spa New Berlin Hills Michael & Emily Newell Noodles & Company Neil & Janna O’Connell Orange Pops Orangetheory Fitness Osthoff Resort Otto’s Fine Art Academy Outerwall Outpost Natural Foods Palermo’s Pampered Chef Parallel 44 Vineyard & Winery John Patek Pedal Tavern Peninsula Players Personal Chef, LLC Pewaukee Dental Pop’n Spot Gourmet Popcorn Shop PRP Wine International PS Fitness Matthew & Jayme Radomski Rainbow Booksellers Red Eye Brewing Company Olivier Reiher & Malika Siker Rodriguez Landscape Co., Inc.
Ted Salgado Peter & Sonia Sandroni Santhigram Wellness Ayurveda Spa Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Sally Severson Sanjay & Vijayalakshmi Shetty Shoo Shorewest Realtors Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park Skylight Music Theatre Spa Paw & Tail Sparkle Sparrow Collective Square One Art Glass Steifel Stella’s Salon & Spa Nicholas Straube & Kim Hurlebaus Studio VIA School of Dance Matt & Bridget Sullivan Summerfest Community Donations Sundara Inn & Spa Swimtastic Swim School Sylvan Hill Winter Recreation Area Taco Bros Tee It Up Golf Range The American Club The Bartolotta Restaurants
Care-a-lottas The Big Backyard The Capital Grille The Charles Allis and Villa Terrace Art Museums The Great Frame Up Brookfield The Legend Clubs The Pfister Hotel The PrivateBank The Waxwing Thirty-One Joe Thomae & Dawn Scher Thomae Ticket King Top Shelf Organizing, LLC Town Bank Haruki Toyama & Amy Blair Two Moms in the Raw Uptown Motors Urban Ecology Center Urban Sense UWM Freshwater Sciences Valentine Coffee Amit & Kusum Verma Victory Garden Initiative Vrakas/Blum Christian & Kristin Walters Wash Brite Water Street Brewery
Wausau Mine Company Brian & Kira Wendel Whole Foods Wine Cellar of Wisc. Wisconsin Conservatory of Music WISN-TV Wm. K. Walthers, Inc. YogAsylum Zilli Hospitality Group
STAFF & FACULTY MMS gratefully acknowledges the outstanding dedication of our faculty and staff. They bring their best every day to educate our students and support the school’s mission.
HEAD OF SCHOOL Monica Van Aken Ed.D GALA ADVERTISERS Alverno College B&D Contractors, Inc. Best Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Fox World Travel Leffler Commerical & Industrial Cleaning Contractor Marquette University High School Marsh Milwaukee Plumbing and Piping, Inc. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC Neroli Salon & Spa Rodriguez Landscape Co., Inc. Vrakas/Blum
BUSINESS MANAGER Debbie Mather
FRONT OFFICE
MILESTONES
LOWER ELEMENTARY
ART
SPANISH
Mary Beth DiFuccia Alesa Myers Melanie Gillum
Heather Eiden Katie Froemming Christopher Gauger Audrey Hayes Frazier Keener Marie Lubinski Andrea Navejar Mary Mueller Rose Mueller
Deepti Arora Elaine Dragotta Georgia Kane Jane Keuler Mary Jo Klein Beth Schulz Shabnam Shergill
Karen Gorecki Jamie Wzselaki
Elizabeth Aidoo Mary Cullen
ATHLETICS
MONTESSORI SUBSTITUTE
DIRECTOR OF CHILDCARE & EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Catherine Brys
BUSINESS OFFICE
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Emily Sunderland
Wendy Kelley Andrea Navejar Sandra Smaltz Brittany Vaughns
DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS Cheryl Kelly DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING Patrick Bieser DIRECTOR OF COCURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Julie Christensen
Patricia Mehling FIRST STEPS
STEPPING STONES Katilyn Clark Darlene Keener Nicole Krueger Kathy Maki
CHILDREN’S HOUSE Kara Basaldua Hannah Brusewitz Margreet Fleege Zahra Hirani Elizabeth Loder Amanda Matusin Gayeon Ryu Ronald Saari Tanszar Veal Betsy Vielgut Anoma Wijenayake
UPPER ELEMENTARY Jaime Ault Marcy Berenschot Elizabeth Enright Jacey Hartweg Deepali Namboothiry Hannah Ross David Swanson JUNIOR HIGH Sarah Pearce Benjamin Riggs
Rogelio Gonzalez Travis Mather Jonathan Mohr Amanda Matusin MUSIC Britney Freeman Laurie Asch
Cece Sullivan TECHNOLOGY Ian Anastas Pete Czechorski
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC & VOICE Laurie Asch Allen Cote Megan Mentink John Patek
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