annual report
2013-2014
Table of Contents We appreciate all of our supporters and have made every effort to avoid mistakes and
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omissions in preparing the Annual Report. Please contact the development office if you find
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an error or would prefer a different listing of your name. If you made a contribution after
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June 30, 2014, you will be acknowledged in next year’s Annual Report.
Cove Benefit
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2013-14 Auction Donors
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2013-14 Annual Donors
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Gifts in Memory of Aaron Thal
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Matching Gift Donors
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In-Kind Donations
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Scholarship Fund
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Cove Parent Honor Roll
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The Cove School Board of Trustees
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Administrative and Key Staff
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YPC Steering Committee
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Academic Advisory Board
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Civic Advisory Board
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Dear Cove Family and Friends: The 2013-14 school year was a great one, and one that is sure to be remembered by most as a year of celebrations. Thanks to all of you, our Cove Community, we ended the fifth year of our strategic plan strongly and were able to begin planning for a new beginning. The successes we shared during the past five years were nothing less than remarkable and were only made possible through the extreme generosity of this extraordinary community. The annual funds we raised each year, along with our Cove @65 Campaign, were able to support initiatives like our state of the art technology program, our new health and fitness center, a rubberized running track and new irrigated field, an enhanced transition program that specializes in individualized internships and post-secondary placements, stronger instructional supports, and expanded community relationships who embrace our mission and continuously partner with us to provide a quality education for students with disabilities throughout the Chicago area. As a result of these efforts and the hard work of our amazing staff, our enrollment reached capacity in the spring and now includes a waiting list as well. The current financial hardships at the state and federal levels remain a threat to our funding and are risks to the progress we must make for the students and families who need it most. Like our students, the dedicated team at Cove is determined to surpass any obstacles we face, and are deeply grateful to our Community for the many ways you have been there for us. All of the gifts that were given to Cove last year are important to us. Each dollar counts and contributes to the strength we must have to support our students during these difficult educational times. Each of you has our sincere thanks for the countless gifts you have provided to our school. We thank you for your donations, for your trust, and for your ongoing commitment to make a difference for those with disabilities. With Much Gratitude,
Sally L. Sover, Ed.D. Executive Director
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Strategic Planning 2013- 2014 marked the final year of The Cove School’s five year Strategic Plan. Through rigorous execution of the plan, Cove has strengthened the educational experience of every student and positioned itself as a strong leader in the field of learning disabilities and in the greater educational community. In the plan, the following six focus areas were identified as critically important to the future of The Cove School: • Program • Transition • Faculty • School of Choice • Fiscal Integrity • Governance There was much growth at Cove over the last five years. A few highlights from 2013-2014 school year included: • A 1:1 laptop program was initiated in the Junior High, which added to the 1:1 laptop program that already existed in the high school. • Art therapy was initiated. • Cove’s fitness program was brought to new heights with the addition of a trainer on staff, an individualized fitness program for students, and a state-of-the-art fitness center for students and staff.
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• After school programs and clubs increased for all students. Opportunities such as soccer, track and field, bowling, computer programming, robotics, dance and “School of Rock” gave more Cove students the chance to take risks and discover their passions. • Partnerships with businesses and foundations were established and expanded. Some examples of these include: Astellas USA Foundation, LYFE Kitchen, Grane Transportation, Mesirow Financial, Ravinia Festival, Di Pescara, Morelia Supermarket, Motorola Mobility Foundation, American Chemet Corporation, Eyes on the Lake, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Norton Agency, BMO Harris Bank, Winston & Strawn LLP, Northbrook Chamber of Commerce, Quality One Wireless, Seyfarth Shaw, Rosecrance, Queue Marketing Group, UPS, Cozzini Bros.,Mercedes Benz of Chicago, LobsterGram, HCI Equity Partners, hyconnect, Dykema, Zen of Slow Cooking, Trader Joe’s, TJ Maxx, and more. A new, 5 year Strategic Plan for The Cove School will launch in 2014-2015. The fundamental belief in a highly individualized education within a safe and nurturing environment remains the cornerstone of Cove’s mission and provides the basis for the strength in the program.
Scholarship and Financial Aid The Cove School’s student body has always been reflective of the reality that learning disabilities affect children from all economic backgrounds. The cost of private tuition for those who do not receive support from their local school districts is prohibitive for many families. Additionally, many families find it a hardship to pay for hot lunches, field trips, after-school sports and activities.
approximately $10,000 for need-based tuition scholarships. “One Step at a Time,” Cove’s third annual 5K Run and Walk, was held on Saturday, June 21, 2014 on the beautiful trails of the Skokie Lagoons Forest Preserve in Winnetka. Over 200 runners and walkers, 30 volunteers and 10 corporate sponsors participated in this chip-timed race. Over $16,000 was raised and allocated to scholarship and financial aid.
To enable all students to fully participate in the school’s programs, Cove raises dollars through events and grants directed to a need-based Scholarship and Financial Aid Fund. Each year, Cove families also have the opportunity help one another by donating to the Sharing Fund.
The Siragusa Foundation has supported Cove since 1986, providing much needed assistance to families in need of tuition assistance at Cove. The Siragusa Foundation works in partnership with organizations, communities and other philanthropic entities to connect those in need to services, bridge people to opportunities, and engage them as valued individuals in a caring society with the purpose of fulfilling basic needs, enhancing quality of life and fostering a sense of community.
Two of Cove’s community events have a specific focus on scholarship and financial aid. At the 2014 Annual Benefit, over a dozen Cove High School students volunteered, selling buttons for a game of “Heads or Tails. “This effort raised
The Cove @65 Campaign was launched in 2012 and raised
$1.45 million to expand key program areas at the school. To enable all Cove students to fully participate in the school’s programs, the campaign supplemented the school’s current Scholarship and Financial Aid Fund and Sharing Fund with an allocation of $100,000 over three years. Students with learning disabilities throughout the Chicago area receive an intensive, individualized program in a supportive environment at Cove. The high ratio of teachers, therapists and specialists to students, their level of professional training and the social/emotional support that students receive makes The Cove School a unique and vital institution in the community. Families who cannot afford the cost of the Cove program rely on the charitable support of the Scholarship and Financial Aid Fund. Beginning in 2014-15, Cove’s next Strategic Plan will include a specific focus on growing the financial aid pool and regularly evaluating its ability to meet the needs of families.
Thank You to Our 5K Sponsors:
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Cove Benefit “Each day I hear of the pain that comes from families far and wide who are endlessly fighting and urgently seeking a path, a star, their North Star, to break the cycle of despair and failure that students with disabilities can face, and to guide their way toward a future of promise and a lifetime of purpose. The families who are at Cove and who are here tonight know firsthand of the fear they share, and know that we, as a community, must stay strong in our resolve to continuously build awareness, fight the fight that others cannot, and to spread the word that there is a way.” – Dr. Sally L. Sover, Executive Director “Follow Your Star” Benefit 2014
“Follow Your Star,” The Cove School Annual Benefit took place on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at the InterContinental Chicago O’Hare. The event raised a net total of nearly $420,000 for Cove. The Prism Award is presented each year at the Benefit to an individual or individuals who have shown or created remarkable transformation within The Cove School community. This year’s Prism Award recipients were Michael and Nydia Searle. Dr. Sally L. Sover, Executive Director presented the award to Michael and Nydia, parents of a Cove alumni. In her speech, Dr. Sover remarked, “Mike and Nydia’s transformational impact at Cove will exponentially influence the future of each Cove student and the field of learning disabilities. Their commitment has been nothing less than extraordinary and the impact they have made is nothing less than remarkable.” The event broke two of its own records in the areas of the silent auction, which raised over $65,000 and a paddle raise which raised $148,000. The live auction total was the second highest in Cove’s history, raising nearly $112,000.
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Corporate sponsors once again played a significant role in the success of the event, raising over $65,000. Cove is grateful to all those who supported the event and believe that every child has the right to learn and reach their own potential.
Thank You to Our Benefit Sponsors:
2013-14 Auction Donors 3639 Wrigley Rooftop 670 the Score Chicago Sports Radio 93XRT Chicago’s Finest Rock Mr. Glen Abog Pierre and Sondra Adam Alex and Darin Argentar Arlington International Racecourse Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Armacost B96 Radio Meg and Steve Barnhart Benjamin Steak House Kathy and Dave Biede Norm and Becky Blase Blue Pearle Vet Blumenthal Bob Chinn’s Crab House Brunswick Brunswick Corp. Bud Light Anheuser-Busch Mr. and Mrs. Tod Budnik Bull Valley Golf Club Burrito Beach Café Lucci Lynda and Scott Canel Cardinale Estate Carriage Hill Kennels Catering by Michael’s Chicago Architecture Foundation Chicago Blackhawks Chicago White Sox Chicago Zoological Society Mr. and Mrs. Robert Chodos Phillip and Robbie Cichon Classic Kids Photography Douglas and Ellen Closs Deborah and Brian Closs Club Lucky Conrad Chicago Continuum Cheryl and Carey Cooper Cora Lee Candies Couef Court Theatre Credit Suisse
Cove would like to thank all of those who generously donated to the 2014 Benefit Auction.
Betsy and David Crosswhite Dailey Method-Northbrook Dancing With The Stars Darmovzalova Dellisart LLC Mr. and Mrs. Darwin DeRosier Dan and Gina Dickinson EGEA The North Shore’s Wellness Spa Elizabeth Arden Howard and Betsy Ellen Ellu Bag Eyes on the Lake Carol and Ed Finnegan Ms. Patricia Fix Lisa and Rob Flanagan Ms. Natalie Flanagan Ms. Kelley Ford Kelly Ford Jewelry Maria and Gonzalo Garibay George Washington’s Mount Vernon Dean and Minda Gerber Doug and Michelle Gessner Glenview Animal Hospital Marty and Cathy Glickman Golf Smith Paul and Maria Gonnella Jay and Karen Goodgold Dianna and Maurice Gordon Sue and Dave Gottfred Mr. Kyle Gottfred Mr. Cameron Gottfred Ms. Courtney Gottfred Ms. Haley Grane Allan and Karen Grane Green Bay Animal Hospital Griffin Design/Build Premier Landscape Service Ms. Sharon Grover Mr. Ozzie Guillen Jeff and Mary Hart Heartstrings Gift Shop @ St. Francis Hospital Mr. Lou Hernandez Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hickey Hilton Chicago Northbrook Hilton New York Drs. Jo-Ann and Thomas Hoeppner Holland LP Homemade Bobtail Ice Cream
Mindy and Ryan Horne Hotel Burnham Howl at the Moon Sara and Stacy Huels InterContinental Chicago InterContinental Chicago O’Hare J. Crew Jennings Chevrolet, Inc Joel Schactel Photographer John G. Shedd Aquarium Ms. Carol Johnson Jones & Cleary Roofing JW Marriott Chicago Hotel Lauren and Corky Kane Jodi and Steve Kay The Kelley Family KeyLime Cove Indoor Waterpark Resort KimE’s Design Kinetic Konnections Maureen and Kim Klatt Joel and Margie Kosmicki Kovak Dermatology & Laser Institude Dr. and Mrs. Gregory Kozeny Mr. Ken Kwarta Mr. and Mrs. Lackinger The LaSalvia Family Lincoln Park Zoo Lindsey’s Lobster Gram Lululemon Ms. Lindsey Maldonado Rick and Tina Malnati Mark Brown Photography Marriott Theatre Massage Envy Ms. Sheri McDonnell Ms. Erin McElroy Sandra and Jose Mejia Mercedes-Benz of Chicago Merry Richards Jewelers Susan and Dan Milanak Moller Financial Service The Mondi Family Mr. Stephen Moss Mr. and Mrs. Ducan KeithMuseum of Science and Industry NBC Chicago
North Shore Shell Northbrook Park District Northlight Theatre Northwestern Mutual Foundation Nothing Bundt Cakes Dan and Ann Marie Novar Oceanique Odyssey Cruises Panasonic Factory Solutions Company of America Park District of Highland Park Peapod Peggy Kinnane’s Restaurant Pershing Square Beverly and Mitchell Petersen Mr. and Mrs. Dan Peterson Phil Stefani Signature Restaurants Pinstripes Pitchfork Music Festival Piven Theatre Workshop Prasino Restaurant James and Anne Purky Qi Acupuncture Clinic R&R Developers Ravinia Festival Renzo Company Renzo Company Jim and Anna Riedler Michael and Carmelyn Robinson Rockit Ranch Productions Rymax Marketing Services, Inc. RyteBytes Ms. Justine Santello Joel and Jamie Schachtel Joel Schachtel Photographer Schaumburg Boomers Ms. Sherrill Schmidt Kris and Ken Schuler Nydia and Michael Searle SeaWorld Parks and Resorts Orlando Mr. Bill Shipley Shure Incorporated Siena Tavern Spex Mr. Bob Steel Svetlana and Howard Stillman Stuart-Rodgers Photography
Tom and Dawn Suarez Sunda - New Asian Sunset Foods Lake Forest Syndicated Equities Katie and Carol Tarpey Ms. Kris Tarpey Tarpey’s Drug Taylor Reese Salon TeddieKossof Salon & Spa The Capital Grille The Claim Company The Denim Lounge The Dr. Oz Show The Drake Hotel The Field Museum The Fresh Market The Geldner Center The John F. Kennedy Center The Organizing Girls The Popcorn Factory The Talbott Hotel Thorntons Trader Joe’s in Glenview Trader Joe’s in Northbrook Doug and Maureen Twohey Union League Club of Chicago US99.5 Valley Lo Club Van Wagner Vera Bradley Walter E Smithe Furniture Karen and Ed Weil WGN Television Whelan’s Inc - Landscape Contractors and Designers White Deer Run Golf Club Whole Foods Market Northbrook Wildfire Glenview Wrigley View Rooftop Wyndham Glenview Suites Carole and Jack Zachary Zapatista Zen of Slow Cooking Zia Mind and Body Center
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2013-14 Donors Visionary Level ($5,000 to $9,999)
Leadership Level ($2,500 to $4,999)
Inspiration Level ($1,000 to $2,499)
Mr. and Mrs. Craig Hackendahl
Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Ambrosino
Mr. and Mrs. Pierre M. Adam
Baird Foundation, Inc.
Bill and Mimi Horowitz
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
American Chemet Corporation
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Baker
Mr. and Mrs. Michael N. Jaffe
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Barnhart
Mr. Jim Ball
Mr. William T. Barry
Mr. and Mrs. Jerald Jercich
donations to The Cove School’s annual
Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Basson
Norman and Rebecca Blase
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Bent
Mr. and Mrs. George E. Johnson
fundrasing efforts from July 1, 2013-
Betsy and David Crosswhite
BMO Harris Bank
Ms. Michele Berrington
Mr. Nicholas M. Kaiser
June 30, 2014.
Dan and Gina Dickinson
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Borkan
North Star Level ($10,000 and up)
Mr. and Mrs. P. Sean Giblin
Mr. and Mrs. Frank DeFrank
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Bogaard
Ms. Dayna Kleinman
Mrs. Abby A. Goddard
Dan and Nancy Dickinson
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Brennan
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Levy
Mr. and Mrs. Allan Grane
Mr. Bryan R. Dunn
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Brottman
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Liebergen
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Hermann
Mrs. Patricia C. Finnegan
Mr. and Mrs. Todd Budnik
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Lindgren
Joel and Margie Kosmicki
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Goodgold
Center Street Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher McComish
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kwarta
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Gordon
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Cichon
The McGraw Hill Companies
LYFE Kitchen
HCI Equity Partners
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Coffey
Ms. Cynthia Mondi
Mr. and Mrs. Ethan Meers
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Hickey
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Corsiglia
Mr. Robert Moran
Mr. and Mrs. Jose Mejia
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Irgang
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Coyne
Norton Agency
Motorola Mobility Foundation
Ms. Marybeth Kelley
Cozzini Bros, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Pozen
Dr. William Najem and Ms. Kate East
Mr. and Mrs. Court Larkin
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar David
Mrs. Corrine V. Reichert
Mr. Nick Paldrmic and Ms. Anne Potvin
Mr. Christopher Lewis
Mr. and Mrs. Tony Deahl
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Robinson
James and Chris Patterson
Modestus Bauer Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Charles DeVilbiss
Mr. Bill Roney
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Rabine
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Morcott
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Draut
Mr. and Mrs. Tanner Rice
Morelia Supermarket Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ellen
Rosecrance Health Network
Mr. Stephen D. Schutt & Ms. Loretta Grennon
Beverly and Mitchell Petersen
Mr. and Mrs. David Erie
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rosenson
Ms. Harriet Seitler
Quality One Wireless, LLC
Eyes On The Lake
Dr. James Rydel
The Siragusa Foundation
Mr. Karl Rosengren
First Bank of Highland Park
The Cove School greatly appreciates the generosity and commitment of our donors. The following is a list of
Anonymous Astellas USA Foundation Alvin H. Baum Family Fund Scott and Lynda Canel Mr. Carey Cooper Dr. Cheryl Kraff-Cooper Edward and Carol Finnegan Lisa and Rob Flanagan Dean and Minda Gerber Mr. and Mrs. David Gottfred Grane Transportation Mr. and Mrs. William K. Hall Mr. Patrick Kelley Kim and Maureen Klatt Mr. and Mrs. Mark Koulogeorge Mesirow Financial Dan and Susan Milanak Cynthia Mondi Dominick Mondi Trust Under the Will of John G. Searle Mr. and Mrs. Michael D. Searle Linda and Jeff Wolfson
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Thorn River Foundation
Ms. Sarah Mangelsdorf
Mr. Phillip Goldberg
Ms. Joanne Kelley
Dr. Valerie Walker Ms. Rana Salti Ms. Jennifer A. Kraft
Mr. and Mrs. Craig Sampson
Mr. and Mrs. William Furie
Mr. and Mrs. Constantine Trela
Sally and Bob Sover
G&O Thermal Supply Company
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Zachary
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Tovey
Mr. Dan Garber
Winston & Strawn Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey King
Mr. and Mrs. Brian K. Flaherty
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Thorp
Mr. and Mrs. Ross Vangalis
Horne Family Tennis Charity Event
Mrs. Betsy Lembeck
Mr. Colin Scantleburry William E. Schmidt Charitable Foundation Ms. Debra Schneider-Gorney
GEM Financial Advisors
Dr. and Mrs. Luke Sewall
Joseph H. Goldberg Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. John Siebert
Mr. and Mrs. Adam Goldman
Simplomatic Manufacturing Co.
Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Goodman
Mr. and Mrs. William Smart
Mr. and Mrs. H Grane
Mr. and Mrs. Craig D. Smith
David and Jennifer Grumhaus
Streska Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Suarez
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gotta
Mr. and Mrs. Linhard Stepf
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Kane
Mr. Stephen Sayre
Mr. and Dr. Christopher Tritsis
The Gottfred Family Foundation
Mr. John Stieper, III
Dr. and Mrs. Marc S. Kaplan
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Schuler
UPS Foundation, Inc.
Susan and Barry Gray
Dr. and Mrs. John Sultan
Mr. Howard Kaspin
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Skalkos
Edward and Karen Weil
Ms. JJ Hanley
Mr. and Mrs. John Sweeney
Mr. and Mrs. James Kause
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew G. Spicer
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Winn
Mr. James Henneberry
Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Swoiskin
Mr. and Mrs. Kent Kinney
Ms. Willard Steinke
Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc.
Dr. and Mrs. Marvin Kozlov
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Stillman
Mr. and Mrs. Hans Hiebl
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Teinowitz
Maribeth and John Landwehr
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Stillman
Drs. Jo-Ann and Thomas Hoeppner
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Tessmann
Mr. and Mrs. Karl Leinberger
Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Trieger
Partnership Level ($500 to $999)
Hoffman York Foundation Ltd
Mr. Thomas Udovich
Rick and Beth Lynn
Ms. Sheridan Turner
Mr. and Mrs. Josh Holton
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Wallace
Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Macknin
Otis and Anastasia Usher
Anonymous (3)
Robin and Paul Johnstone
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Wallace
Mr. and Mrs. John Madigan
Mr. and Mrs. J. Philip Walthers
Sarah and Philip Alexander
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kane
Dr. Eric J. Yegelwel
Michael and Paula West
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Avakian
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kerwin
Madonna Della Strada Knights of Columbus Council 5574
Bank of America Charitable Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Knowles
Mr. Michael McClain
David and Kathleen Biede
Abby and Ed Lasky
Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Bobrinskoy
Young Professionals For Cove The Zen of Slow Cooking
Ms. Danette J. Buckley
Dr. Gail S. Gerber
Mr. and Mrs. Peter McHugh
Friendship Level ($1 to $249)
Mr. and Mrs. Peter LeBlond
Achievement Level ($250 to $499)
Mr. and Mrs. William McKinley
Ms. Sandhya Addanki
Mr. and Mrs. Allan Bohaboy
Friends of Sandra Mejia
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Anderson
Michael’s
Ms. Gail Adler
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Borkan
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Miller
Ms. Christina Avakian
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Mr. Martin S. Agran
Mr. and Mrs. James Boudreau
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Basgall
Mr. Chris Murdoch
Akyi Martial Arts
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Boyer
Ms. Annmarie P. Neumeier
Mrs. Karen Bellak
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Braun
North Shore Center of Dental Health
Ms. Carol A. Berkowitz
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Newman
Ms. Patty Alford
Mr. and Mrs. James Buchanan
Mr. and Mrs. William R. Oberheide
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Bohaboy
Mr. Robert Otto
Regina and Matt Aniolowski
Camping World and Freedomroads, LLC
Mr. and Mrs. Mike O’Donnell
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Brash
Mr. Brian Crawford
Adam and Rachel Paley
Ms. Joy Bux
Pearson Education
Alexandra and Darin Argentar
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Redderoth
Carey’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
Doug and Cynthia Peterson
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Argentar
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Cunix
Mr. and Mrs. James Riedler
Clinical Connections, Inc.
Beth and Ted Pickus
Ms. Connie Ashbaugh
Mr. Daniel J. Cunningham
Mr. and Mrs. Joel Schachtel
Ms. Danielle Damato
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Piraro
Mr. and Mrs. Gus J. Athas
Mr. Jon McMurray
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Schuldt
Ms. Michele DeVilbiss
Mr. and Mrs. John Pizzato
Ms. Carmen Augustin
Scrip Gift Cards
Mr. Michael Donohue
Mr. and Mrs. Ira A. Post
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Auld
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Prujansky
Ms. Dorothy Baca
Ms. Vicky Piper
Ms. Diane Nowicki
Ms. Linda Otto
Ms. Troas Alexander
Anonymous
Mr. and Mrs. David Dickson
Sevilla’s Auto Service Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Grant Dixton
Ms. Robin Shapo
Ms. Nancy J. Duffner
Mr. and Mrs. James Purky
Ms. Lisa Barbara
Dykema
Mrs. Vicki Siegel
Stacy and Zachary Franke
Ms. Irene Reininger
Ms. Mildred C. Barnes
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Elk
Anita and Stephen Simes
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Franks
Rivkin & Rivkin, LLC
Ms. Sarah Barnett
Mr. Gary Elkins
Ms. Geraldine A. King
Mr. and Mrs. Willard Froehlich
Dr. and Mrs. Aaron Rosenberg
Mrs. Rhoda Barnhart
Mr. and Mrs. Ross Fishman
Mr. and Mrs. David Solomon
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Greenebaum, Jr.
Ms. Emily Rosengren
Mr. and Mrs. William Barta
Ms. Patricia Fix
Mr. and Mrs. James Sover
Doris Johnson, Ph.D.
Mr. Michael Sachs
Dr. and Mrs. John A. Bartok
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Flaherty
Mr. Patrick Spain
Ms. Ann Jones
Mr. and Mrs. David W. Giesen
Ms. Kathryn Bauer
Ms. Mary Stevens
Ms. Debra Emry
Dr. Philip Jones
Ms. Alice Rapoport Ms. Miriam Santos
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Battista Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bednarski
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2013-14 Donors Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Belka
Consumers Packing Company, Inc.
Laurie and Earl Bender
Ms. Amy Contanzo
Mrs. Shelly Benjamin
Mr. Ruperto Costillo
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Fiore
Mr. Richard Berlinger
Mr. John Cullen
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fix
Mrs. Donna Hawkins
Ms. Susan Kelly
Ms. Keri Bernhard
Decoma Day Camp
Ms. Mary Flaherty
Ms. Marcie Hawley
Ms. Krystle Kempen
Mr. Evan Birnbaum
Ms. Laurie Deegan
Mrs. Margaret Flaherty
Mr. and Mrs. William Hayes
Ms. Genevieve Kerns
Mr. Robert Blaker
Jack and Punkie Delaney
Ford Orthodontics, Ltd.
Mr. Jack Hazekamp
Mr. and Mrs. David Kimes
Linda and Richard Dick
Ms. Linnea Framnes
Mr. J Henna
Mr. James King
Mrs. Leona D. Blitzsten
Mr. and Mrs. Bradley P. Dickinson
Mr. Richard L. Freeman
Jeffrey and Myra Hersh
Mr. and Mrs. John King
Ms. Gina Block
Ms. Janet R. Diehl
Mr. Jim Frego
Mr. Jay Hesdorffer
Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Kiss
Bobtail Ice Cream
Ms. Cindy Dobbins
Mr. Paul A. Friedman
Mr. and Mrs. James Hickey
Ms. Cookie Klein
Ms. Samantha Bodenheimer
Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Doub
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Friend
Ms. Anne Higginson
Ms. Andrea S. Knight
Ms. Alexis Borg
Mr. and Mrs. William Dougherty
Ms. Jen Froehlich
David and Amy Hill
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Kolpas
Ms. Victoria Boyce
Ms. and Mr. Michelle Downey
Ms. Stephanie Fuerst
Corey and John Hillman
Ms. Lynn Kosmicki
Mr. and Mrs. Terrence Boyd
Ms. Deanna Drucker
Ms. Elizabeth Fuller
Mr. Cory Hirsch
Susan and Brad Kovin
Mr. and Mrs. John Brennan
Mr. Tom Dubin
Mr. and Mrs. George Gabriel
Ms. Mai Ho
Mr. and Mrs. David Kowalski
Drs. Glenn and Julie Brichacek
Ms. Cynthia Dvorak
Ms. Maria Garces
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Broccolo
Ms. Felicity Dzianott
Mr. and Mrs. Juan G. Garcia
Ms. Grace Hollander
Mr. and Mrs. John Buchan
Mr. Jakub Dzielski
Mr. and Mrs. Gonzalo Garibay
Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Homer
Ms. Regina Buckley
Deborah and Scott Early
Gassensmith & Associates, Ltd.
Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Horne
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence F. Kral
Mr. Jeffrey Burke
East Coast Seafood, Inc.
Ms. Jill Gassensmith
Mr. Arthur Huenecke
Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Kravitz
Ms. Mary A. Burke
Box Tops For Education
Ms. Robin Trew
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Huttas
Mr. John Krawiec
Ms. Jill Burris
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Eichner
Mr. Paul Giblin
Ms. Mary Kay Jakovich
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Kremin
Ms. Kimberly Burris
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Eitel
Mr. Ian M. Goldberg
Jewish Child and Family Services
Mr. Jonathan Kron
Mr. Phillip Elbaum
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Goldman
Mr. William T. Johncock
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kugelman
Ms. Patricia A. Calarco
Ms. Shannon M. English
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Gordon
Linda and Kurt Johnson
Ms. Lois Kulinsky
Tracy and Glenn Campbell
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Engstrom
Ms. Kate Gordon
Ms. Chris Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Kulma
Ms. Susan Canter
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Ennis
Derek and Mary Gover
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Johnson
Mr. David Ladwig
Mr. and Mrs. John Castellano
Epstein
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Gradman
Mr. Greg Jonas
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cesca
Cameron and Julie Eugenis
Mr. and Mr. Michael Greenberg
Mr. James Joseph
Law Offices of Michelle A. Laiss, P.C.
Mr. Greg Cesca
The Executive Development Institute
Mrs. Greta Greene
Ms. Carmen Jubera
Mr. Paul Langer
Chatabilities Ltd.
Mr. and Mrs. Randy Falk
Mr. and Mrs. David D. Grumhaus
Ms. Sara D. Kalina
Mr. Eric Christiansen
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Falk
Mr. Geoffrey Gustitus
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard S. Kamenear
Mr. and Mrs. Phelps Langtry
City Point Realty
Ms. Amy Falk
Ms. Patricia Gutekanst
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Kaminski
Mrs. Barbara Larson
Mr. John Donohue
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Kaplan
Ms. Mary Jean Larson
Ms. Kate McLellan
Mr. Ryan Riesenbeck
Mr. Mike Clark
Mr. Marvin Berger
Ms. Anne M. Finnegan Dr. Daniel E. Cohen
Dennis B. Hartlieb, DDS
Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Kaufman
Mr. Dan Hastings
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Kaufman
Ms. Christine Weisenberger
Mr. Thi Nguyen
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kelliher-Paz
Dr. and Mrs. Gregory Kozeny Mr. Marcin Kozerski Ms. Joanna Chmiel
Ms. Kate Roth
Ms. Judith Frank
Mr. and Mrs. Gadi Cohen
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Faxel
Mrs. Amy Harker
Ms. Alison Karmin
Mr. Alex Laube
Ms. Amy Cohen
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ferraro
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Harris
Mr. and Mrs. Doug Kasamis
Ms. Dawn Lavin
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Donald and Teresa Law
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mencini
Mr. and Mrs. Todd Pleune
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Shields
Henry and Debra Lawrie
Ms. Kristy Mengarelli
Ms. Elizabeth Pocci
Ms. Arlys Shikora
Mr. Carl Voelkel
Ms. Stacy Post
Ms. Erica Shin
Ms. Valentia Vourlos
Mrs. Jean Siebert
Mr. Peter Waldstein
Mr. Timothy Leahy
Mr. Anthony Bonolo
Ms. Georgina Sandico-Vo
Mr. John Lega
Mr. Michael Mengarelli
Mr. Sherwin M. Lesk
Mr. and Mrs. Joel Meyer
Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Purcell
Sikich LLP
Thomas Wallace
Mr. and Ms. Jeff Michel
Ms. Barbara L. Ralsky
Ms. Sandra Silva
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Wasserman
Mr. and Mrs. Marc Lessem
Mr. Neil Milbert
Ms. Luisa Rapisarda
Ms. Lisa Silverstein
Ms. Laura Watters
Mr. Robert Levinson
Moccio’s
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Siracusa
Ms. Carol Weber
Ms. Stefanie Levy
Mr. and Mrs. Adam Moore, Sr.
Mr. Phil Rash
Susan and Casey Sloan
Ms. Stacey E. Wellman
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey W. Lewis
Ms. Elisa Moore
Ms. Peggy Raven
Ms. Annie Sloan
Ms. Linda Wesolowski
Jack and Amy Lewitz
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Mowder
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Reiches
Mr. John Smyth, Jr.
Ms. Olivia Westrich
Lincolnwood Public Library
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Moy
Ms. Kathleen Reidy
Ms. Beth Somma
Ms. Jamie Weyermuller
Mr. Ryan Lieberman
Ms. Marge Mueller
Ms. Barbara Reidy
Mr. Kyle Sorensen
Ms. Patricia Whitlock
Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore Ligammari
Ms. Divya Mummadi
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Reitman
Ms. Kathryn Sover
Mr. Marc Wigler
Ms. Sally Lloyd
Ms. Elaina Murillo
Ms. Natalia Reyes
Mr. George Sperzel
Ms. Laura Wilewski
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lonigro
Mrs. Elaine C. Murphy
Ms. Theresa Riedler
SS&G Financial Services, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Williams
Ms. Lana M. Loverde
Mr. David E. Muschler
Pearl Rieger, M.A.
Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Staff
Mr. Damian Williams
Patti and Barry Lubin
Ms. Ann L. Becker
Right Fit - Sport Fitness & Wellness
Ms. Kim Stanke
Mr. and Mrs. Bernell M. Williamson
Ms. Donna Wolin-Lesk
Mr. Lou Hernandez
Mr. Terry Herman
Matt MacPherson
Dr. and Mrs. Raymond W. Najem
Ms. Jeanne Riley
Ms. Helene Stein
Mr. and Mrs. David Wilson
Ms. Ameena Majid
Ms. Susan Neuman
Mr. and Mrs. Angel Rivera
StrengthTime Kenilworth
Mrs. Marilyn Witney
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Malin
Northwestern Mutual Foundation
Ms. Cindy Rock
Ms. Lydia Stux
Dr. and Mrs. William R. Wittert
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mallin
Mr. and Mrs. William D. Norwell
Mr. William Rohner
Mr. Kenneth W. Sullivan
Terry and Mimi Wittert
Mr. Paul Mangelsdorf
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel F. Novar
Mr. and Mrs. Max Rose
Mr. Sigitas Sulminas
Ms. Lisa Wojtasiak
Manning Silverman & Company
Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Oberman
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rosenberg
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Marry
Mary and Gregory O’Brien
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Rosenthal
Mr. John Surdey
Mr. and Mrs. Melvyn Wolf
Ms. Barb Martin
Mr. Thomas O’Connor
Ms. Lori Ross
Ms. Brenda J. Teaster
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Xilas
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Massari
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Oken
Mr. and Mrs. Jorge R. Rubio
Mrs. Dolores Terlap
Ms. Alice Yarabinec
Mr. M. Finley Maxson
Mrs. Elizabeth Okesson
Inez and Paul Sanderson
Mr. Buzz Thornton
Ms. Rebecca Yassan
Ms. Laura McColl
Mr. and Mrs. James Okon
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Santi
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Tornheim
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Yucknut
Mr. William McCory
One-to-One Learning Center
Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Saunders
Traveling Tutors
Mrs. Vera Zaman
Ms. Araceli Perez
Ms. Kathleen Scheffer
Lee and Dan Tresley
Winnie and Warren Zhu
Mr. and Mrs. Michael McCullough
Ms. Debra A. Pernitsky
Ms. Amy Schiffman
Sue and Mark Turner
Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Zingarelli
McDonald’s
Mrs. and Mrs. James Petelle
Ms. Michelle Schikora
Mr. and Mrs. Doug Twohey
Mr. Jose Zuleta
Mr. and Mrs. Graham McKay
Susan and David Petersen
Ms. Kelly Schmit
Mr. Ricky Upin
Mr. McArthur Means
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Peterson
Mr. Steve Schor
Ms. Judy Vaughn
Mr. Maurilio Mejia
Dr. Charles Pistorio
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin J. Shanahan
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ventrella
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy M. Shea
Mr. Hai Vo
Ms. Peggy Clark
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Melancon
Ms. Janis L. Wennberg
Ms. Renata Matuliauskaite
Ms. Dena Zingarelli
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Gifts in Memory of Aaron Thal
In-Kind Gifts
Aaron Thal was a 2013 Cove graduate, and a beloved member of The Cove School community. A tragic accident took his life in 2014. To honor Aaron and his memory, Cove established The Aaron Ryan Thal Transition Scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduating senior to be used towards his or her post-secondary education.
Ms. Linda Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Pierre M. Adam Mr. Martin S. Agran Ms. Dorothy Baca Ms. Mildred C. Barnes Ms. Carol A. Berkowitz Cougar Car Wash Betsy and David Crosswhite Mr. and Mrs. Grant Dixton Mr. Michael Donohue Ms. Mary Stevens Mr. Phillip Elbaum Lisa and Rob Flanagan Dean and Minda Gerber Mr. and Mrs. David Gottfred Mr. and Mr. Michael Greenberg Ms. Marcie Hawley Ms. Doris Hirsch Mr. and Mrs. Richard Huttas Ms. Sara D. Kalina Mr. and Mrs. Doug Kasamis
Ms. Geraldine A. King Mr. James King Ms. Cookie Klein Jack and Amy Lewitz Lincolnwood Public Library Mr. and Mrs. Joel Meyer North Shore Center of Dental Health Mr. and Mrs. James Purky Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Reiches Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rosenberg Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Rosenthal Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Saunders Ms. Kelly Schmit Ms. Arlys Shikora Ms. Sandra Silva Ms. Helene Stein Ms. Lydia Stux Mr. Kenneth W. Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Melvyn Wolf Mr. and Mrs. Peter Xilas
Matching Gifts Matching gifts increase total donations to The Cove School. With sincere gratitude to the following parents and friends of Cove who made matching gifts, and to the corporations and foundations that matched their contributions: Mr. and Mrs. William White III
Ms. Nancy J. Duffner
Bank of America Charitable Foundation
Pearson Education
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Hickey
Mr. and Mrs. James Buchanan
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Glickman Northwestern Mutual Foundation
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Sharper Dot Printing, Inc. Ms. Grace Frantz Ms. Cynthia Mondi Starbucks
Scholarship and Financial Aid Fund 5K Run/Walk Scholarship Fund Heads or Tails Scholarship Fund Quiet Light Scholarship Fund The Siragusa Foundation
Parent Honor Roll We thank the following parents who supported The Cove School during the 2013-14 school year. Each gift is a vote of confidence in the school and an investment in the future: Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Pierre M. Adam Mr. and Mrs. Steven Barnhart Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Basgall Mr. and Mrs. Terrence Boyd Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Brennan Mr. and Mrs. James Buchanan Ms. Joy Bux Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Cichon Mr. and Mrs. Michael Coyne Mr. Brian Crawford Ms. Vicky Piper Betsy and David Crosswhite Mr. and Mrs. David Dickson Ms. Cindy Dobbins Mr. and Mrs. Steve Eitel Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ellen Mr. and Mrs. David Erie Mr. and Mrs. Randy Falk Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ferraro Ms. Patricia Fix Mr. and Mrs. Mark Flaherty Lisa and Rob Flanagan Mr. and Mrs. George Gabriel Mr. and Mrs. Gonzalo Garibay Mr. and Mrs. P. Sean Giblin Mr. and Mrs. David W. Giesen Mr. and Mrs. Jay Goodgold Mr. and Mrs. Dan Gordon
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Gordon Mr. and Mrs. David Gottfred Mr. and Mrs. Ken Gradman Mr. and Mrs. Allan Grane Mrs. Donna Hawkins Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Hermann Mr. and Mrs. Hans Hiebl Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Horne Mr. and Mrs. Jerald Jercich Mr. and Mrs. Paul Johnson Mr. James Joseph Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Kane Mr. and Mrs. Doug Kasamis Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Kaufman Ms. Marybeth Kelley Mr. Patrick Kelley Ms. Geraldine A. King Kim and Maureen Klatt Joel and Margie Kosmicki Mr. and Mrs. David Kowalski Dr. and Mrs. Gregory Kozeny Dr. and Mrs. Marvin Kozlov Mr. David Ladwig Ms. Kate Roth Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Liebergen Mr. and Mrs. John Madigan Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Massari Mr. Jon McMurray Ms. Diane Nowicki
Mr. and Mrs. Jose Mejia Dan and Susan Milanak Mr. and Mrs. Mark Miller Ms. Cynthia Mondi Mr. Dominick Mondi Mr. and Mrs. Adam Moore, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel F. Novar Mr. and Mrs. Eric Oken Mr. Nick Paldrmic Ms. Anne Potvin Mr. and Mrs. James Purky Mr. and Mrs. Dale Redderoth Ms. Irene Reininger Mr. and Mrs. James Riedler Mr. and Mrs. Angel Rivera Dr. and Mrs. Aaron Rosenberg Mr. Karl Rosengren Ms. Sarah Mangelsdorf Dr. James Rydel Dr. Valerie Walker Mr. and Mrs. Craig Sampson Mr. Stephen D. Schutt Ms. Loretta Grennon Ms. Harriet Seitler Mr. and Mrs. John Siebert Mr. and Mrs. Howard Stillman Mr. and Mrs. Tom Suarez Mr. Sigitas Sulminas Ms. Renata Matuliauskaite
Mr. and Mrs. John Sweeney Mr. and Mrs. Doug Twohey Mr. and Mrs. Ross Vangalis Mr. Hai Vo Ms. Georgina Sandico-Vo Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Wallace Michael and Paula West Mr. and Mrs. David Wilson Ms. Lisa Wojtasiak Ms. Dena Zingarelli
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Cove Leadership The Cove School Board of Trustees 2014-2015 Maureen Klatt
Dean Gerber President
Donald Law Chair - Committee on Trustees
Scott I. Canel
Michael Robinson
David Crosswhite Chair - Marketing Committee
Mark Shambo
Dan Dickinson Vice President
Robert Chodos
Mark Koulogeorge
Daniel O. Dickinson
Karen May
Ross Vangalis
Eileen M. Frank
David Woodhouse
Joel M. Friedman
State Senator Julie Morrison
Honorary Lifetime Trustees
Jeffrey A. Hechtman
Joseph Hickey
Carey Cooper
Eileen Kamerick
Michael Irgang Treasurer, Chair - Finance Committe
Edward G. Finnegan, Jr.
Jay Goodgold
Edward S. Weil
Administrative and Key Staff
Marvin Isles
State Rep. Elaine Nekritz William Pate John Pratt Michael Sachs
Young Professionals for Cove Steering Committee
Sally L. Sover, Ed.D. Executive Director
Alexandra Argentar Director of Development
Tina Avakian
Melissa Petritis
Annie Bednarski
Ryan Riesenbeck
Robin Johnstone, Ph.D. Clinical Director
Mark Ditthardt District Liaison/Admissions Coordinator
Peter Bednarski
Virginia Ratliff
Christopher Eaton
Monica Rowley
Ian Goldberg
Brittany Self
Kate Gordon
Katy Sover
Bradley Lindgren
Zach Tischleder
John R. Stieper, III Director of Education Stacy Post Director of Finance
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Civic Advisory Board
Susan Garrett
David Graff Chair - Facilities Committee
Warren Rosen, Ph.D.
Steven Koch
Sheridan Turner Secretary
Rob Flanagan Chair - Development Committee
Pearl Rieger, M.A.
Charlie Bobrinskoy
Linhard Stepf
Lisa Flanagan Chair - Legislative Task Force
Academic Advisory Board Jo-Ann Hoeppner, Ph.D. Doris Johnson, Ph.D.
Jo-Ann Hoeppner, Ph.D. Clinical Consultant Mark Wall Dean of Students
Financials Financials for Annual Report 2013-2014 Revenues $6,603,822
85.3%
CONTRIBUTIONS - ANNUAL FUND
$802,642
10.4%
CONTRIBUTIONS - COVE@65 CAMPAIGN
$124,789
1.6%
INTEREST INCOME
$4,121
0.1%
OTHER REVENUES
$204,183
2.6%
$7,739,557
100.0%
TUITION AND FEES
Total Revenues
$6,603,822
$204,183 $4,121
$124,789
$802,642
Expenses EMPLOYEE EXPENSE
$5,974,925
78.4%
SUPPLIES AND SERVICE
$1,001,353
13.1%
$328,968
4.3%
$51,121
0.7%
$166,359
2.2%
$93,341
1.2%
$8,047
0.1%
$7,624,114
100.0%
DEPRECIATION INTEREST EXPENSE
OCCUPANCY SCHOLARSHIP
COVE@65 CAMPAIGN
Total Expenses
$5,974,925
$8,047 $1,001,353
$93,341 $166,359
$328,968 $51,121
2012-2013 Financials
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