Better Together - AIM 21-22 Annual Report

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BETTER TOGETHER

AIM BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2021–2022

Matthew S. Naylor Chair, Crumdale Partners Al Chiaradonna Vice-Chair, SEI Private Banking Elliot Holtz Treasurer, Noro Properties, LLC

Mission The mission of AIM is to: Provide extraordinary educational opportunities to children with language-based learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, utilizing research-based intervention strategies and an arts-based learning environment that is college preparatory in scope and sequence.

Develop a center for educational excellence and professional development to disseminate best practices to educators by providing access to the latest research-based curriculum, technology,

Brian Lobley Secretary, Independence Blue Cross Patricia M. Roberts Co-CEO Nancy G. Blair Co-CEO Teresa Araco Rodgers harp-weaver LLC Arthur Berkowitz Former owner and CEO, JE Berkowitz LP Bryna Berman, Esq. Advocate for Women and Education George W. Connell The Haverford Trust Company

and training.

Jennifer Crawford Blackney Hayes Architects

Core Purpose and Core Values

Donna De Carolis Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship, Drexel University

AIM transforms and empowers lives

Darryl J. Ford, Ph.D. William Penn Charter School

through literacy.

Our Core Values: • Research to Practice • Fearless Innovation • Partner for Impact • Transform the Future of Education

John W. Glomb, Jr. Philadelphia Insurance Companies Liz Greco-Rocks Advocate for Education and Mental Health Patrick J. Hoyer The Haverford Trust Company Vince Lowry Global Beta Advisors Ernest May Wells Fargo Capital Finance John New WorkMerk LLC Stan Silverman Vice Chairman, Drexel University Hans Zandhuis Chatham Capital, LLC

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Letter from Pat Roberts and Nancy Blair

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Welcoming New Head of School Annette Fallon

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Section 1: Impact

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Section 2: Partner

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Section 3: Grow

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Section 4: Thrive

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Section 5: Explore

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Annual Report of Gifts

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Lifetime Giving 26 Founders Society 27 EITC and OSTC 29

Scholarship 31 Endowment 31 AIM Fund 32

In Honor 35 In Memory 38 Teacher Retirement 39 AIM for the Stars Gala 40 Restricted Gifts 44

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AIM Higher Campaign 44

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LETTER FROM CO-FOUNDERS AND CO-CEO’S

PAT ROBERTS & NANCY BLAIR

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s the co-founders and now co-CEOs of AIM, we have the privilege of witnessing daily the many ways our AIM community is transforming and empowering lives through literacy. We wish you could see our seniors’ sheer joy as they share their most recent college acceptances with us! They are confident, proud, and fearless as they look forward to their futures. Our student-athletes are true leaders on and off the field, thanks to the mentoring they receive from our leadership team members and coaches. And who can resist the wonder in the eyes of our youngest students as they begin to “break the code” on both reading and writing and feel that they have magical reading abilities?

The most heartfelt letter we received recently was a letter from one of our alum parents sharing their journey and that of their son, who started at AIM in first grade and graduated last year. Here are the words that continue to drive us forward: “We will never thank you enough that you took so many children along the way with you and gave them this incredible gift that is AIM. [Our son] did his part to be at university today, but without AIM there is no doubt that he wouldn’t be there.”

Over the past year, our growing AIM community has demonstrated the many ways we are Better Together. Our community’s commitment to health and safety allowed us to provide our fearless learners with mission-driven innovative teaching, including the return of student experiential learning trips, on-stage performances, and social events.

Annette Fallon, our new Head of School, officially assumed her role on July 1, 2022, but showed her commitment to getting to know our community by spending at least one day a month throughout the spring meeting with members of AIM Academy’s senior leadership team, collaborating with members of our Executive Cabinet and getting to know our students, and thinking about ways we are AIMing Higher to support future-ready students.

As part of AIM’s re-accreditation process with the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS), each faculty and staff member joined committees to examine and describe our work at AIM as part of the reporting process. The re-accreditation team will visit AIM in April 2023 for a multi-day site visit, and we look forward to introducing them to our innovative team.

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Research-to-Practice—In March 2022, we once again welcomed researchers and educators to AIM for our in-person and live-streamed 10th Annual Research to Practice Symposium, examining the important ways that literacy is a civil right for all. The annual event in March also included a day of collaboration and conversation with educators who were guests of Oakland, California-based FULCRUM, led by education advocate Kareem Weaver. Visitors had a chance to explore AIM and discuss ways to spread the impact of structured literacy instruction to more students across the country.

Partner for Impact—We continue to grow our partnerships with researchers and collaborate to support our students with new learning tools while providing feedback to researchers working to improve education. In addition to resuming in-person research with Haskins Laboratories at Yale in our on-campus EEG lab, we launched new partnerships, including a homework app for Middle and Upper School students through Clarifi and piloting an AI learning module in Middle School STEAM classes created by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Inclusive AI Literacy & Learning program.

And at the AIM Institute, our partnerships in states and schools across the country continue to grow, whether we are customizing a literacy training course for the state of North Dakota that will be available to any teacher in the state or launching Pathways to Proficient Reading and Pathways to Literacy Leadership courses across the states of Louisiana and Mississippi. Closer to home, we hosted the new Superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia, Dr. Tony Watlington, and his cabinet, who were beyond impressed with our AIM model. We are especially proud that eight of our AIM Academy faculty members are sharing their knowledge and expertise as AIM Pathways facilitators.

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Fearless Innovation—As we continue to find ways to Transform the Future of Education, we are expanding our technology curriculum into developing and supporting neurodiverse students as they gain skills needed to thrive in future endeavors. In December 2021, AIM received $1 million in state RACP funding to support this fearless innovation as we finalize plans to add a 17,000-square-foot, two-story addition to our main building beginning in Spring 2023. This new Global Innovation Hub will be a convening space for both our students and our community of corporate and foundation partners. The Hub will include updated science classrooms, coding and computer tech learning labs, and outdoor learning space. We have enjoyed sharing these plans as part of our AIM Higher capital campaign with many of our long-time supporters over the past year. We are excited to continue these critical conversations.

Your voice and support help share AIM’s impact with the world, whether it is an AIM alum sharing the self-confidence they gained from innovative teachers that have helped them find success in college, a corporate partner supporting scholarships through EITC or a charitable foundation investing in our innovative training and coaching model.

We look forward to continuing to build a Foundation for the Future at AIM that supports all of our community and partners.

Pat Roberts and Nancy Blair

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WELCOMING NEW HEAD OF SCHOOL

ANNETTE FALLON

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n October 2021, the AIM Board of Trustees completed its Head of School search and announced that Annette Fallon would assume the role of AIM Academy Head of School as of July 2022. Prior to her formal start at AIM, Annette spent time on campus each month to get to know our community and work with teachers and staff to plan for the year ahead.

“I am thrilled to have joined AIM’s fearless and innovative learning community,” Annette said.

“It is an honor to lead AIM into our next shared chapter.”

Annette, who is hosting monthly parent conversations called Fill Your Cup Fridays throughout the 2022-2023 school year, has spent the fall on a Listening Tour with all AIM Academy faculty and staff members. She is grounding her first year in listening, learning, observation and reflection in order to respond to the needs of the school and school community.

Annette is uniquely prepared to lead AIM as we work to transform the future of education.

She spent 10 years at the Baltimore Lab School, formerly a division of The Lab School of Washington, the original inspiration and

design of AIM Academy. She served as a teacher and ultimately went on to a leadership role as the Director of Admissions for eight years.

Throughout her time at Baltimore Lab School, Annette saw the academic success of students when well-trained teachers delivered evidencebased curriculum and strategies to their students.

Annette went on to become the Director of Outreach at Jemicy School outside of Baltimore, MD. Her leadership roles on the national board of the International Dyslexia Association (Finance Committee) and her three-term position as President of the Maryland Branch of the IDA served to give Annette a broad view of the national and international landscape of learning differences. Annette received her M.Ed from Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) and her Certificate in School Leadership and Management from HGSE and Harvard Business School in June. The highlight of her graduation was walking across the stage to receive her diploma with her 4-year-old daughter Edie.

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FACULTY RECEIVE READING INSTRUCTION CERTIFICATION WITH AIM PATHWAYS Providing evidence-based literacy training to AIM faculty and staff has always been an important role of the AIM Institute. We are proud that 56 current faculty members have completed Pathways training and another 20 are currently enrolled in Pathways to Proficient Reading. Even more notably, 17 of our AIM team members have chosen to sit for the KPEERI exam from The Center for Effective Reading Instruction and have received their KPEERI certification.

FILLING THE WILSON WALL OF FAME In addition to providing Wilson Language Training© opportunities to educators, as a WILSON® Accredited Partner, all AIM Lower School students receive Wilson Reading instruction daily with work continuing throughout their time at AIM. To honor the accomplishment of our students who complete all 12 steps of the program, one of our Wilson instructors suggested that we honor them with what we call "the Wilson Wall of Fame." The wall, which was installed in September 2021 and in June, Wilson instructors held their first annual Wilson “celebration” where 33 students who had completed Wilson during the school year received their certificates and got to place their name tag on the wall.

OUR NEWEST FOUR-LEGGED COMMUNITY MEMBER Scoop, a 2 1/2-year-old golden retriever, joined our AIM community as the new facility dog in November 2021 following Kelly’s move to Colorado. Scoop, who came to AIM from Georgia and is trained by local organization Paws & Affection, was unsurprisingly met with lots of petting session and time getting to know students. Upper School Counselor Liz Strauss is her primary handler and she continues to work with our Speech and Occupational Therapists to support students. In November 2022, Scoop also started working in the Nurse’s Office with Lindsey Brown. You can keep up with Scoop’s life at AIM on Instagram @scoop_at_ aim_academy.

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SCALING FOR IMPACT— AIM PATHWAYS BY THE NUMBERS

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COMPREHENSIVE

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29 STATES with Pathways Trained Educators

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63,075

STUDENTS IMPACTED in 2022 with a total of 8,323 educators trained.

In last year’s annual report we shared our goal of training 10,000 teachers in five years in our AIM Pathways platform. We are thrilled that AIM has already well exceeded this goal by adding 5,800 AIM Pathways participants during the 2021-2022 fiscal year and topping 10,000 educators in August 2022 after a robust summer of learning! On January 1, 2022 we launched a new learning platform to access our four AIM Pathway Courses and Steps to Literacy modules providing opportunities for our quickly growing AIM Pathways community to continue to learn and access resources and collaborate with one another. This important change was supported by several foundation investors to help provide us room to scale for impact to support more educators in more schools, districts and states.

AIM Pathways is now approved professional development or in use in districts in more than 26 states around the country with opportunities to partner for impact arising each day. There is a groundswell of focus and interest in how children in our country learn to read and we are thrilled to be part of the solution to transform and empower lives through literacy training for educators.

“ Super, super, super informative. I think all district reading people, administrators, and teachers of reading should take these courses.”

MOLLY A., DELAWARE

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PAT H WAYS M A P updated as of November 2022 Blue = States where AIM Pathways is state approved for professional development or has school partnerships.

• Customized Course for North Dakota Educators: In order to provide all North Dakota teachers with access to professional development in the Science of Reading, AIM has partnered with the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction and ND Regional Education Association to create a customized course based on AIM Pathways.

Through this partnership, over 3,000 educators will have access to evidence-based content in the Science of Reading to help impact student learning with the NDSOR: Reaching All Learners course. cholarships for Wisconsin Educators and •S Education Leaders: Thanks to support of the Kingsbury Family Foundation, AIM worked with WI Reads to provide 30 school leaders and 30 educators the opportunity to enroll in Pathways to Literacy Leadership or Pathways to Proficient Reading course last summer.

•A IM Teachers Share Expertise as AIM Pathways Facilitators: In addition to providing AIM Pathways course training to all AIM faculty members, eight of our experienced faculty members are also working as facilitators for the Virtual Community of Practice coaching sessions that are a key part of supporting implementation of new knowledge into classroom practice.

• Launching New Learning Modules: In order to provide even more educators access to training in the Science of Reading, AIM launched short form, fully asynchronous courses to its course offerings in 2022. Using content from our AIM Pathways courses, these learning opportunities are very useful for providing training to paraprofessionals working in schools as well as subject level teachers interested in gaining structured literacy knowledge.

• Demystifying Dyslexia Online: AIM took its past in-person dyslexia training course and created an online instructional course with interactive content to better understand dyslexia and ways to support children and students with language-based learning differences.

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BRIDGING POLICY, RESEARCH AND PRACTICE—A IM CO-HOSTS NATIONAL SUMMI T

In July 2021, AIM in partnership with the Haskins Global Literacy Hub launched an ongoing conversation bringing together representatives from 26 different state education departments and literacy researchers.

The Haskins Global Literacy Hub Policy Summit was convened to allow state education administrators to learn from researchers and share ways they are advancing the Science of Reading in their states including stories and challenges.

The important work of the summit took place following the half-day gathering with the formation of ongoing working groups that included leaders from State Departments of Education, researchers, and literacy experts.

It was evident that our State Departments of Education have been working independently to launch similar initiatives and solve common problems. By creating this network, we have begun to leverage the group’s expertise and research to evaluate, synthesize, and create better models and resources that align to implementation science.

The four working groups focused on the topics of: • Foundational Literacy Skills • Struggling Readers in Middle School and High School • Multilingual Learners • Students with Learning Disabilities We are excited by the collaborative partnerships that have been formed through this initiative and look forward to continued conversation and work together.

AIM EEG Lab Highlighted in Research Journal—In 2018, AIM became the first education partner in the Haskins Global Literacy Hub and created our in-school EEG lab to support literacy research endeavors with AIM student volunteers. AIM students have been volunteering to participate in the Predicting Learning Outcomes study with Haskins since 2019 and work on this ongoing study continued this spring.

In April, the Journal of Research in Reading published an article by Haskins Laboratories researchers and members of AIM’s team and Windward School about the promise of inschool partnerships for furthering neuroscience literacy research. The article finds that these in-school partnerships, which allow students to be evaluated during the school day in a more familiar setting, allows for “frequent and more ecologically valid assessments” and furthers the Haskins Global Literacy Hub’s goal of creating more direct communication and collaboration between scientists and educators.

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AIM’s collaboration with researchers and support from its Research Advisory Board was foundational as we developed our curriculum and Integrated Literacy Model. As we continue to follow the research these ongoing relationships allow us to partner for impact and put research into practice.

RESEARCH ADVISORY BOARD

DANIEL BERCH, PH.D

STEVEN GRAHAM, ED.D.

KEN PUGH, PH.D.

KATE CAIN, BSC.D.PHIL

NANCY HENNESSY, M.ED.

HOLLIS SCARBOROUGH, PH.D.

DONALD L. COMPTON, PH.D.

LOUISA MOATS, ED.D.

JULIE WASHINGTON, PH.D.

MICHELLE DUDA, PH.D.

TIM ODEGARD, PH.D.

BARBARA WILSON, M.ED.

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PA R T N E R IN-SCHOOL RESEARCH RETURNS TO AIM AIM’s focus on researchto-practice means finding opportunities to support both researchers and student learning During the 20212022 school year AIM worked with new partners in the classroom and continued our important work with Haskins Global Literacy Hub. During the 2022-2023 school year we will continue this work and add even more study opportunities including with Stanford University’s Rapid Online Assessment of Reading (ROAR) project.

NEW PARTNERSHIP SUPPORTS TEEN HOMEWORK HABITS Last fall, AIM 8th graders and Upper School students volunteered to participate in a study using Clarifi, a new ed tech tool designed to support teens as they complete homework and develop good study habits.

Clarifi creator Bryan Dinner, a University of Pennsylvania student, created Clarifi when the strategies he had used to manage his ADHD throughout high school and college stopped working when classes went online during the pandemic. Dinner specifically chose AIM as a place to test this new opportunity given our commitment to research and our support of students with learning differences and ADHD.

TESTING AI CURRICULUM AND DESIGN THINKING WITH MIT Middle School STEAM students piloted a learning module exploring Artificial Intelligence through a partnership with Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Inclusive AI LIteracy & Learning in Testing AI Curriculum.

Students explored how AI can help humans interact with each other, places and ideas in new ways by using programs such as Scratch and Teachable Machines to create prototypes for meditation and mindfulness rooms.

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HASKINS RESEARCHERS INTRODUCE EEG STUDY TO STUDENTS Haskins neuroscience researchers visited AIM in the spring to introduce Lower School students to the Predicting Learning Outcomes study and to share with them what the experience might be like if they were a student volunteer for this unique in-school research opportunities. Students got to feel and see the EEG electrode caps up close and learned a little bit about how their brain processes words and learning. Haskins researchers continued the study in-person this year and are continuing lab work in Fall 2022.

EYE TO EYE PROVIDES IN SCHOOL MENTORING OPPORTUNITY Eye to Eye is one of AIM’s most popular clubs.

AIM is the national organization’s first high school partner and we are pleased to have been able to find ways to continue our partnership despite pandemic restrictions of working with local public schools. AIM moved our program in house last year and every Wednesday after school 12 Upper School student mentors met with 12 Lower School students to work on art projects that related to exploring learning differences. Led by two AIM seniors, Anna and Ellie C., students worked on projects such as building bowling pins with their negative feelings about learning differences, then knocking them down to strike out stigmas.

Another week, students wrote their strengths on lily pads and spread them throughout the lower school hallway so that students could jump from lily pad to lily pad as they shared their strengths with their peers. As the year progressed, a beautiful confidence emerged in each lower school student as they looked to their mentors as role models for how to embrace one’s dyslexia and harness your own creativity, intelligence, and work ethic. It was inspiring to walk past the GRC and see the way the students, both older and younger, lit up when they came together to celebrate their differences.

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SUPPORTING EDUCATORS WITH ACCESS TO RESEA R CHERS TO INFORM CL A SSROOM PRACTICE 10TH ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM FOCUSES ON LITERACY AS A CIVIL RIGHT More than 3,000 educators around the world registered for AIM’s annual free day of literacy learning in March with an opening presentation

by Kareem Weaver entitled The Literacy Bell: Chaos or Community that encouraged participants to leverage the Science of Reading to support all learners.

The focus of learning at this year’s event, which was held in person was, Understanding the Influence of Linguistic Variation on Reading, was moderated by AIM Research Advisory Board member Dr. Julie Washington, who has spoken at past symposia on African-American English, and included additional presentations by: • Dr. Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan on The Science of Reading for English Learners: What Every Teacher Should Know • Resha Conroy, founder of the Dyslexia Alliance for Black Children, on Exploring the Intersectionality of Race and Dyslexia.

• Dr. Linnea Ehri—this year’s Hollis Scarborough Award Recipient which was presented by AIM Research Advisory Board member Nancy Hennessy.

Dr. Ehri’s presentation was on how to apply research on the ways children learn to read words when evaluating instructional practices.

This discussion has led to an opportunity of further partnership and collaboration with AIM as Dr. Ehri worked with us to create our newest AIM Pathways Steps to Literacy module, Growing Proficient Readers: Dr. Ehri’s Phases of Development. This fully online course includes sections of Dr. Ehri explaining her seminal research in early reading to educators as well as printed Animated Alphabet cards to support classroom instruction.

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SYMPOSIUM SAVE THE DATE—

MARCH 13, 2023 CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS— WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT IMPLEMENTATION In addition to learning from researchers on March 14, symposium attendees also heard directly from education leaders in the field who are addressing the opportunity and challenge of adopting the Science of Reading in schools. They heard details about training, implementation, outcomes and challenges from three different AIM Pathways partners including: •L ouisiana Department of Education— Sharing lessons learned in the state’s Reading Revival with structured literacy required for all K-3 educators and administrators statewide.

•S chool District of Philadelphia— Announcing that the percentage of Clara Barton Kindergarten students needing intensive intervention has plummeted from fall to spring since teachers started implementing AIM Pathways training in the classroom. All of the educators at Clara Barton, Philadelphia’s only K-2 school are Pathways trained for the 2022-2023 school year.

•S chool District of the City of York— Describing their journey forward with literacy instruction from curriculum work to AIM Pathways training for educators.

CONTINUING CONVERSATIONS— PLANNING FOR IMPACT California educators invited to the symposium by speaker Kareem Weaver continued the conversation about supporting all learners during a gathering the day after this year’s symposium. Educators and community supporters from FULCRUM in Oakland saw our innovative teaching at work and joined in conversation about next steps to spread access to literacy training to support all learners.

Thanks to support from a generous donor, a group of Oakland area leaders began to unlock the power of the Science of Reading this fall with their enrollment in a Pathways to Literacy Leadership cohort.

GROW AIM ATHLETES Our AIM Academy athletes jumped back into action during the 2021-2022 school year with enthusiasm and a spirit that epitomizes the team effort and support symbolized by the Wolf Pack. The athletic season included a 1st win for our girl’s lacrosse team, medals for our boys tennis players and a record number of Middle School students registered for winter basketball. For younger students or those interested in non-competitive athletic pursuits, after school activities like Flag Football, Girls on the Run and Ski Club were must do events. AIM Director of Athletics and Student Life Jason McGhee and his team are committed to providing extraordinary student life and athletic opportunities that focus on holistic student and student-athlete development.

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FEARLESS AND FUT UR E READY— NEW SPACES FOR FUT UR E READY LEARNING AIM’s commitment to fearless innovation is at the heart of our work to transform and empower lives through literacy. As we look for ways to best prepare our students to take on the world as neurodiverse learners, we are designing ways to provide more innovative learning spaces and opportunities. Our new STEAM Innovation and Makerspace rooms brought our innovation technology instructors together in one space last year. And in December 2021, AIM learned it had been awarded a $1 million statefunded RACP (Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program) matching grant to support our plans to construct an addition and renovate learning spaces, to further expand our Global Innovation Hub and creative spaces.

A flythrough video was shared at our AIM for the Stars Gala depicting the planned addition, which will be located behind the building at the site of our back parking lot. The space will include new science labs, collaboration spaces for AIM partners, classrooms, green spaces and exploration spaces for expanded innovative tech learning. We anticipate breaking ground in Spring 2023 and look forward to sharing more information about our plans to AIM Higher.

ROBOTIC ADDITION TO TECH TEAM In April, AIM students were introduced to a new, highlyinteractive, programmable, humanoid robot. The Pepperbrand robot, who has since been named AIMA, can dance, tell jokes, play tic-tac-toe and be programmed by students.

Middle School students learned how to program AIMA to recognize voices and expressions, how to use poses and create interactive games and showed off their work during b.A.S.H.

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• The Four Cs Club—The Upper School Cultural Culinary Cooking Club (The 4Cs Club) learned about and enjoyed cuisine from around the world hosting bi-monthly luncheons with each event planned to celebrate the culture of a different region around the world. Student club members often suggested countries or cultures to learn about based on their own cultural experiences or those of their relatives. Generous family members also helped contribute to the club feats. Cultures featured include Puerto Rico, Greece, Australia, Chile, the Middle East, Firehouse Food, Thailand, and Italy.

•R ecord Campaign for AIM Mini-THON— Led by senior Ellie C. last year’s enthusiastic team of Mini-THON members hosted shopping events, gratitude gram fundraisers and even a spring Spirit Week to promote this year’s campaign to support pediatric cancer. When the last face paint was wiped off and balls put away in the ACC, students learned that they had well exceeded their goal of raising $4,500 but rather had collected a record $11,176.28 For The Kids!

•C ross Division Connections for Global Scholars—AIM Upper School Global Scholars worked in collaboration with Lower School teachers to create and teach an interactive lesson to 5th graders directly connected to their Animals in Society reading unit.

Students learned about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, especially Life on Land and enjoyed a sorting activity to match actions that met different goals.

•S TEAM Dream and Traveling Treehouse Partnership—5th graders in Kathy Brandon’s Daring Advisory group hosted PJ Day and pretzel fundraisers to purchase 61 books to provide to Philadelphia students through the Traveling Treehouse bookmobile last winter. And in March the Traveling Treehouse joined AIM’s Sylvia’s Mobile STEAM Lab at Community Partnership School where AIM 8th graders distributed the books and helped lead a STEAM lesson based on the book The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.

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GROW b.A.S.H. STUDENT SHOWCASE Our May all-school b.A.S.H. celebration once again extended over two days to accommodate students and family members eager to explore our classrooms and halls to see student projects, admire art displays and enjoy performances by our talented student singers, magicians, actors, comedians and more. This annual event, b.A.S.H. stands for blending of the Arts, STEM and Humanities is truly an example of the ways innovative teaching leads to fearless learning. We hope you can join us for our 2023 b.A.S.H. on Thursday, May 25.

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2022 COMMENCEM E NT On June 3, families and faculty celebrated the 37 members of the Class of 2022 with student speeches by Luc Bernal and Anna Chiaradonna, award honors, and tributes to this year’s graduating class. AIM’s Class of 2022 was accepted at 80 unique colleges and universities and will be attending schools across the country to study everything from cooking to engineering.

“ My time at AIM wasn’t always easy, but it was one that gave me the space to grow and change, as well as help me figure out who I am.”

LUC B E R N A L ‘ 2 2

JARROD KAHN

Commencement speaker Jarrod Kahn, who first visited AIM when he received the Sally L. Smith Founders Award at our annual gala in 2017, spoke to the graduates about his struggles growing up with dyslexia and the importance the support of his parents was during his education. “You should never feel that you can’t be successful because of a learning or attention issue,” Khan said. “Work hard and never give up. Most importantly focus on what you can do, not what you can’t do and build on those skills.

It won’t be easy. You’ll have some failures along the way, but that’s ok. There’s no reason why having a learning or attention issue should hold you back from succeeding in life.”

“ To learn fearlessly is to live fearlessly, and that is what I know we’ll all take from AIM.” ANNA CHIARADONNA ‘22

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CONGRATS TO THE CLASS OF 2022

AIM PIONEER STUDENTS For the first time in school history, three members of the Class of 2022 were presented Pioneer Awards which honor students who have been at AIM since 1st grade. Like all of our graduating seniors these young adults are incredible examples of fearless learners and passionate thinkers.

STUDENT HONOREES

BENJAMIN ZIEGLER

The Marvins Award

ETHAN HARVIE

DANIEL KAPLAN

BENJAMIN LE PAPE

A dedicated member of AIM’s WolfPack Robotics team, Ethan is attending Bucknell University to study engineering.

An avid robotics team and gaming club member, Daniel is attending Northeastern University to study computer science.

A dedicated Wolf Pack member from athletics to robotics, Ben is attending the University of Pittsburgh.

“ We saw a place that really believed in these children and was going to do whatever it takes to help them study, grow and flourish into mature teenagers who would go to university. The goal was ambitious (it felt like the moon) but to succeed you must have high expectations and you guys knew that.”

A C L A S S O F ‘ 2 2 P I O N E E R PA R E N T

AVERY HAMILL

Lou Uchitel Spirit Award

ELIZABETH CHIARADONNA

Arts & Creativity Award

LARSSON ROSE

The Sam Ozer Award

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THRIVE LIGHTING THE NIGHT—1ST LANTERN FESTIVAL

Colorful sculptures and beautiful music filled the air in December 2021 as families and students gathered for AIM’s first Illuminated Lantern Festival. After months of work learning about lantern festivals and construction methods in Vietnam, the Philippines and China and the work of Chantelle Rytter in Georgia and North Carolina, Upper School sculpture students and Middle School students created their own illuminated sculptures exploring fabric, reed, handmade paper, bamboo and cellophane.

The students collaborated with Middle School artists and Middle and Upper School music students to exchange ideas and plan this special performance together. Music teacher Emily Bolles and Performing Arts teacher Maryanne Yoshida were thrilled to highlight our students’ visual and performing arts skills and bring our community safely together to celebrate the holiday season. The 2nd annual Lantern Festival in 2022 included creations from students in all divisions and includes work developed in both STEAM and art classes.

STUDENT ART EXHIBIT AT WOODMERE ART In April, Woodmere Art Museum shared a special arts display featuring works by AIM artists in an exhibit entitled, Creating Community Connections Through the Arts.

At AIM we know that we are better together when we are creating and sharing our art and talents. The exhibit featured paintings and sculptures created in response to a group prompt, a community photo challenge and lanterns hand-crafted for the Lantern festival. Students from 1st through 12th grades shared their paintings, prints, photographs, sculptures, and lanterns and reflected on the many ways we have collaborated and connected with each other this year.

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• Fearless Actors Take the Stage—AIM actors took the stage again this year with performances including the Lower School Drama Club’s Could You Hug a Cactus?, Middle School’s The Wizard of Oz, and Scenes and Songs featuring Upper School artists and performers.

•S tudents Become Radio Interviewers— AIM entrepreneurship students became radio interviewers as part of a new partnership with Executive Leaders Radio launched last spring.

Students practice interview skills with guests and then tape a recorded session asking CEOs about their life experiences, goals as teenagers, and more.

AIM students so impressed show co-founder Herb Cohen that they have created an ongoing show partnership.

•S unflowers for Ukraine—Lower School artists in Stacy Stackhouse’s classes learned about the history of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict this winter and then followed guided drawing techniques to complete oil pastels of Ukraine’s national flower, the sunflower, to show their support for the Ukrainian people.

•C ongresswoman Meets with Global Scholars— U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean visited AIM in April to meet with students Global and Equity Justice Scholars. Senior Avery H. invited the congresswoman to visit and discuss current world issues and how to make connections in their own communities.

•C reating a Community Culture of Equity and Justice—Educator and DEIB expert Erica Snowden visited AIM in May for a conversation with Upper School students. Her presentation, Creating a Community Culture of Equity and Justice, covered topics including social identity, intersectionality, and bystander intervention strategies. She had students immersed and engaged as they voiced their thoughts and opinions on each concept.

•D rexel Admissions Video Features AIM Alum—Robbie Newman ‘19 was highlighted in a new admissions video from Drexel University where he shared his experience in Drexel’s 3-year Entrepreneurship program. Robbie, who is now enrolled in law school said, “I could not have picked a better program and can easily attribute much of my success to my education and experience at AIM!”

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EXPLORE

RET URN OF ST UDENT TRAVEL Traditional AIM trip experiences were once again on class itineraries last year as our Middle and Upper School students dove into experiential learning opportunities from Williamsburg and Disney World to Costa Rica and the Grand Canyon.

• Disney Bound—Our 9th grade Disney trip where students don mouse ears and explore the inner workings of a theme park was delayed until January 2022. Thanks to the support of a generous donor, our 10th grade students, whose 2020 trip was canceled, were also able to join in on the fun.

• Heading Back in Time—Our 7th graders, who read the book Fever 1793 as part of their historical learning about Colonial America, once again traveled to Colonial Williamsburg in Virginia.

Students visited functioning and active workshops to learn about the skills and crafts of colonial society, talked to historical figures and took a ghost tour.

• Mountain Experiences—8th graders returned to Teton Science School last winter and learned new skills like cross-country skiing and snowshoeing while also performing science experiments in the snow. They learned about the Yellowstone ecosystem and its plants and animals.

• Service at Spring Break—Upper School students spent Spring Break in Costa Rica planting gardens, painting schools, working in a medical center, and helping to harvest sugar cane. They got to meet and play with school children and learn how to make Costa Rican cuisine.

• Western Wanderings for the Class of 2022— Travel was once again added to the Senior Capstone Experience in 2021-2022 as seniors headed to the Southwest with visits to three National Parks as part of their culminating senior year intensive study experience. Students visited Bryce Canyon, Zion, and the Grand Canyon, learned from Native American storytellers and explored dinosaur tracks with a Navajo guide.

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GIVING

ANNUAL REPORT OF GIFTS 2021–2022 LIFETIME GIVING AIM is grateful for the continued support of our generous donors who have made gifts totaling $100,000 or more since 2006 $1,000,000+

AIM Scholarship 1 LLC Anonymous Commonwealth of PA The Maguire Foundation James Maguire Pennsylvania Education Partnership, LLC. van Beuren Charitable Foundation Archbold and Helene van Beuren $500,000+

Anonymous Edward* and Gwen Asplundh Business Leadership Organized For Catholic Schools F and B Berman Family Foundation, Inc. Fred and Bryna Berman Farber Family Foundation, Inc.— Ellen Farber Ellen Farber Gilbert and Tracey Hanse Independence Blue Cross Kingsbury Family Foundation Tom and Nancy Kingsbury Maguire Foundation Megan Maguire Nicoletti Matthew and Heather Naylor Philadelphia Insurance Companies Chris and Patricia Roberts The Albert M. Greenfield Foundation The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation, Inc. Uchitel Family Wyncote Foundation Michael Zisman and Linda Gamble * deceased

$250,000+

Jackie Allen Sandi Alloy Anonymous Donor Family Theodore and Sally Brickman Denise Benmosche Jordan and Deanna Berman Birnhak Family Bryn Mawr Trust Company Central Pennsylvania Scholarship Fund Norman and Suzanne Cohn Ruth Colket Comcast Corporation George Connell Jeffrey and Susan Cooper Craig and Carolyn Cullen Demchick Family Dick and Sally Brickman Fund John and Frances Glomb Katherine Healey Sallie Korman Ira Lubert Jon and Allison Lubert Olitsky Family Foundation Tamar and Stephen Olitsky PA Department of Commerce & Economic Development Redevelopment Authority of County of Montgomery Shire Pharmaceuticals SKF USA, Inc. David and Laura Thayer The Haverford Trust Company The Lubert Family Foundation Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Zisman Family Foundation $100,000+

Anonymous Donor Aspen Resource Group, LLC Aurora’s Fund, The Philadelphia Foundation Nehama Benmosche Letitia Biddle Blackney Hayes Architects Brian and Nancy Blair

BLBB Charitable Thomas and Carolyn Carluccio Linda Carrington Albert and Kristy Chiaradonna Mitchell and Melissa Codkind Matthew and Lea Cohn Connelly Foundation Jennifer Crawford Marco and Jana de Leon Drexel Morgan & Company Edward E Ford Foundation Alan* and Patricia Gedrich Stanley and Arlene Ginsburg Hanse Golf Course Design Inc. Patrick and Karen Hoyer Anne and John James Mark and Heather Klein Amy and Michael Kopelman Christine and Brian Lobley Karen and Vincent Lowry William Marino and Elizabeth Reynolds Phillip and Michelle McConnon Shaka and Jennifer Monroe MOSI Foundation Richard and Amy Oller PNC Bank Harry and Sharon Pollack Christopher and Nancy Powell Scott and Sharon Rankin Elizabeth Greco-Rocks and M. Joseph Rocks Stanley and Jackie Silverman Harold and Celia Slutsky Andrea Smith Stanley D. Ginsburg, LLC Thomas and Mollie Suddath The Barra Foundation The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Inc. The Clayman Foundation The Ethel D. Colket Foundation Thornedge Foundation UHS of Delaware, Inc. Viking Associates Peter and Jeanine Villari

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Vulcan Springs Mfg & Co Daniel Wallick and Jennifer Mogck WSFS Bank Hans and Terri Zandhuis

FOUNDERS SOCIETY Thank you to the following donors who have given $2,006 or more during the 2021–2022 school year $300,000+

AIM Scholarship 1 LLC Pennsylvania Education Partnership, LLC. Archbold and Helene van Beuren van Beuren Charitable Foundation $200,000+

Anonymous Christine and Brian Lobley The Albert M. Greenfield Foundation Kingsbury Family Foundation— Tom and Nancy Kingsbury $100,000+

Anonymous Amy and Michael Kopelman BLBB Charitable Maguire Foundation James Maguire Megan Maguire Nicoletti William Marino and Elizabeth Reynolds Richard and Amy Oller Thomas and Mollie Suddath The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation, Inc. $50,000+

Edward* and Gwen Asplundh Anonymous Denise Benmosche Fred and Bryna Berman Business Leadership Organized For Catholic Schools Comcast Corporation George Connell E. Margaret Trust Gilbert and Tracey Hanse Corey and Rachel Heller

Independence Blue Cross Joseph and Sharon Kestenbaum Philadelphia Insurance Companies Christopher and Nancy Powell Asher Raphael Chris and Patricia Roberts Stanley and Jackie Silverman The Haverford Trust Company Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program WSFS Bank $30,000+

Anonymous Nehama Benmosche Jordan and Deanna Berman Theodore and Sally Brickman Central Pennsylvania Scholarship Fund Matthew and Lea Cohn Fidelity Charitable John and Frances Glomb Jon and Allison Lubert Matthew and Heather Naylor Outride Fund Matt Pestronk and Carrie GrossPestronk PHLY Foundation Andrea Smith Thornedge Foundation Dennis and Ann Tuza Michael Zisman and Linda Gamble $20,000+

Albert and Kristy Chiaradonna Archbold D. and Helene B. Van Beuren Fund Blackney Hayes Architects Jennifer Crawford F and B Berman Family Foundation, Inc. Ron and Carol Giannone Victor and Dena Hammel Jed and Jessica Hammel Hanse Golf Course Design Inc. Katherine Healey Patrick and Karen Hoyer Anne and John James Stephanie and Aaron Krause Michele Kreisler

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TOTAL GIVING 2021–2022

SCHOL ARSHIPS: 47%

RESTRICTED GIF TS: 3 3%

AIM FUND: 1 1%

SPECIAL EVENTS: 9%

Z Steven and Catherine Powell Shelley and Richard Powell Chad and Jennifer Rosenberg Corey Schiller The Farmboy Fund The Lubert Family Foundation Viking Associates Daniel Wallick and Jennifer Mogck Zisman Family Foundation $15,000+

Tippi and Robert Aronson Brian and Nancy Blair Maguire Enterprises II, LP Jon and Kelli Marans Amy and Michael Reed Tom and Karen Robinson SKF USA, Inc. The Benevity Community Impact Fund Wawa Foundation Hans and Terri Zandhuis

* deceased

EITC/OSTC FACTS

$1.8

MILLION contributed by businesses and individuals to AIM in 2021–2022

Z

96%

of Financial Aid students receive EITC/OSTC tuition support

Z

102

AIM student benefited from EITC/OSTC scholarships

$10,000+

Mary Adams Audrey Era-Anavitate Anonymous Apple Arthur and Lisa Berkowitz Sharyn Berman and Chuck Meyers Blue Rock Construction, Inc. Thomas and Carolyn Carluccio Stephen Cohen Rosalie Cohen Donna De Carolis David and Tara Friedman Phil and Katie Grinnell Jeffrey and Marjorie Honickman Nickie Imprescia Thomas Kessler and Jennifer Henfey Leo Niessen, Jr. Charitable Trust Lucille & Jerry Francesco Charitable Trust Meridian Bank Morris J. Cohen & Co. John and Katharine Murphy PNC Bank Powell Family Foundation Theresa Prasalowicz Richard N. Berman Foundation Elizabeth Greco-Rocks and M. Joseph Rocks SEI Investments Co. The Clayman Foundation The Hammel Family Foundation Tokio Marine Group Total Construction, Inc. Tri-State Technical Sales Corporation UHS of Delaware, Inc. $5,000+

Marci and Richard Abt Jennifer and Gordon Adams Jackie Allen Mark and Stacy Axelman Ballen Family Investments LLC Joseph Carluccio ‘16 Jeffrey and Susan Cooper Crumdale Partners Eban Cucinotta and Micaela Greene Sylvia DiBona and Donald Keim * deceased

Daniel and Monica DiLella Jason and Kathy Foote Alan* and Patricia Gedrich Daniel Govberg Diane Henfey Peter Hilton-Kingdon and Kathy Ochroch Jonathan and Meredith Hoffman Mark and Natalie Hoffmann Joseph Kennard Skilling Trust John and Amy Korman Steven Kramer Anne Ladenson Muffie Landreth Jamison Licausi Little Tower Foundation Karen and Vincent Lowry Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated Alan Halfenger and Judith Moroz National Financial Services, LLC John and Deneen New Adam Newman and Randi CubaNewman Noro Properties Benjamin and Dana Oller Debra and Michael Piasecki PNC Institutional Asset Management Scott and Sharon Rankin Arthur and Linda Rodbell Gregory and Teresa Rodgers Eric and Colleen Scharpf James and Michelle Schultz Schwab Charitable Scrub Daddy Inc. Brian Sherman and Sandy Lau Jaimie and Kevin Shmelzer Jon Smollen and Leah Kaplan Randy and Amy Stein Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP The DiBona Family Foundation The Saramar Charitable Fund The Scharpf Family Foundation Truist Tuza Family Charitable Fund Vulcan Spring & Mfg. Co. Stuart and Sarah Warsetsky Jason and Jaimee Weisz Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Wilson Language Training

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$2006+

Adams Charitable Foundation American Endowment Foundation Steven and Ilene Berman Boeing Tausif and Laura Butt Caroline Cinquanto Mitchell and Melissa Codkind Robert and Linda Corcoran Jennifer Davey Robert and Katherine Eaddy Christopher and Jennifer Eni Darryl Ford and Gail Sullivan Edward Gallagher Justin Head and Heather Cates Ted Henson Chandler and Terri Johnson Sam Jones and Rhoda McKinneyJones Jarrod and Jenna Kahn Benjamin and Rebecca Kirshner Larry and Evelyn Krain Constance and Peter Lowenstein Daniel and Melanie Marein-Efron Sean and Rachel McKenna The Mohr Family Warren Pear and Cadence Kim Adam Pessin and Jane Foster Jake Star Frederick and Heather Sutor Kevan and Kalisha Turman

EITC AND OSTC AIM salutes the following businesses and individuals for participating in the EITC or OSTC PA Tax Credit Program that offers a substantial tax credit in exchange for a contribution to support AIM Academy scholarships.

Contact Jantonoplos@aimpa.org for EITC Participation Anonymous (2) Marci and Richard Abt Mary Adams AIM Scholarship 1 LLC New Era Logistics, Inc.—Audrey Era-Anavitate Tippi and Robert Aronson Rabbi Nehama Benmosche

DONOR SPOTLIGHT

THE JAMES FAMILY

Q. Why is supporting AIM and the PA Tax Credit Program for scholarships important to you?

A. If we can assist a child getting a chance for a better education, how can you not assist through the tax credit program?

Q. How has AIM made a difference in your family’s life?

A. Our son Tex, since coming to AIM in 1st grade after moving from London, has had an amazing experience at AIM. He disliked school in London and from the first day at AIM he has absolutely loved the experience. The teachers have been amazing.

Q. What difference has AIM made since opening their doors in 2006?

A. AIM has made a difference in our son’s life and every day has been a joy since 1st grade and now being in 6th grade.

Q. What three words would you use to describe AIM? A. Inclusive. Flexible. Inspiring.

REVENUE 2021–2022

TUITION: 6 4%

FUNDRAISING: 1 4%

AUXILIARY SERVICES: 5%

TRAINING: 1 4%

SUMMER PROGRAM: 2%

Arthur and Lisa Berkowitz Fred and Bryna Berman Blackney Hayes Architects— Jennifer Crawford Blue Rock Construction, Inc. Brian and Nancy Blair Business Leadership Organized For Catholic Schools Central Pennsylvania Scholarship Fund Matthew and Lea Cohn Family Comcast Corporation Haverford Trust Company Jason and Kathy Foote David and Tara Friedman Ron and Carol Giannone John and Frances Glomb Stacey and Amir Goldman Daniel Govberg Phil and Katie Grinnell Hanse Golf Course Design Inc.— Gilbert and Tracey Hanse Gilbert and Tracey Hanse The Haverford Trust Company Katherine Healey Corey and Rachel Rothbard Heller Peter Hilton-Kingdon and Kathy Ochroch Mark and Natalie Hoffmann Amy and Elliot Holtz Patrick and Karen Hoyer Independence Blue Cross Anne and John James Joseph and Sharon Kestenbaum Amy and Michael Kopelman Michele Kreisler Christine and Brian Lobley Maguire Enterprises II, LP Jon and Kelli Marans William Marino and Elizabeth Reynolds Meridian Bank John and Katharine Murphy Noro Properties Pennsylvania Education Partnership, LLC. Philadelphia Insurance Companies Matt Pestronk and Carrie GrossPestronk

PNC Bank Christopher and Nancy Powell Amy and Michael Reed Chris and Patricia Roberts Tom and Karen Robinson Chad and Jennifer Rosenberg James and Michelle Schultz Brian Sherman and Sandy Lau Jaimie and Kevin Shmelzer Stanley and Jackie Silverman SKF USA, Inc. Dee Spagnuolo and Sasha Ballen Randy and Amy Stein Thomas and Mollie Suddath The Haverford Trust Company Tri-State Technical Sales Corporation Truist Dennis and Ann Tuza UHS of Delaware, Inc. Archbold and Helene van Beuren Viking Associates—Katherine Healey Daniel Wallick and Jennifer Mogck Stuart and Sarah Warsetsky Jason and Jaimee Weisz WSFS Bank

AIM INSTITUTE Jackie Allen BLBB Charitable Everyone Reads PA John and Frances Glomb Tom and Nancy Kingsbury Kingsbury Family Fund Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated Naloma, Inc PHLY Foundation The Albert M. Greenfield Foundation The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation, Inc. Tokio Marine Group van Beuren Charitable Foundation Archbold and Helene van Beuren Wilson Language Training

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SCHOLARSHIP AIM gratefully acknowledges the following donors for their restricted gift to our tuition scholarships Anonymous Cheryl Ferst Leo Niessen, Jr. Charitable Trust Alan Halfenger and Judith Moroz The Maguire Foundation James Maguire and Megan Maguire Nicoletti Wawa Foundation

ENDOWMENT Gifts to AIM’s Endowment support AIM’s sustainability efforts Denise Benmosche Charlie Son

SAMUEL F. OZER FUND Phil Andrews Anonymous Douglas Arenberg Richard Bannon Terri and Jeffrey Baxt Vance Bell Ellen Berkowitz Bicycle Club of Philadelphia Blackney Hayes Architects Brian and Nancy Blair Andrew Bunting Roberta Chase Jerrold and Jennifer Cohen Jennifer Crawford Greg Croker Ron Dadd Andy D’Allesandro Nancy Davis Jason and Caroline De Marco William and Roseann Deal John DeGregory Deborah Dillon Sarah Duda Joe Duffy Melissa Easy Debbie Eble

Wilson Egbujo Robin Eisman and David Stein Elevelo LLC Stephen Elwell and Kate Judge Ruth Emery David Feldman Mindy Fernandez-Sheinbaum Carol Fleischman Darryl Ford and Gail Sullivan Wallace Gibbs Tiffany Gillespie Elizabeth Goodell Elaine Gordon Grace Ashton and Owen Hagino Stephen Harris David and Robin Heller Barbie Henig Daphne and Charles Herbert Howard Hochheiser Sheldon Isaac Kimberly Clark Michelle Lee Steven and Sara Levin Eva Lezzi Dee Dee and Marcos Lopez Meryl Lozano Roderick MacNeil Paul Maiello Leslie Mayro Daniel and Jean McCoubrey Enda McEvoy The Mohr Family Louise Mooney Lillian Cohen Devaull and Alexis Mulava Tim Nienhuis Jon and Amy Ostroff Outride Fund Beth Parrish PayPal Steve Perkiss Joseph Piscitello Robert Pozun Project Bike Tech Ellen Ray Chris and Patricia Roberts Eliot Rusk Paul Schmidt Joel Schwartz Jean-Jacques Simon Simon Smith

OPERATING EXPENSES 2021–2022

PAYROLL & BENEFITS: 75%

OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES: 8%

FINANCE CHARGES: 2%

AMORTIZ ATION & DEPRECIATION: 8%

FACILITIES: 2%

TECHNOLOGY: 3%

EXTRA- CURRICUL AR PROGRAMS: 2%

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Andrea Smith Deirdre Stallworth Diane and Eric Stein Adam Stein Victor and Lori Strauss Vicki Strid The Benevity Community Impact Fund Gretchen Thomas Thornedge Foundation Linda Torres James Unitt Marisol Villamil Voler Louis Wesler Mark Yanagisawa

AIM FUND Thank you to all of our donors.

By supporting the AIM Fund you are making everything possible ensuring that we have unrestricted support to close the annual gap between tuition and operating costs.

ALUMNI

Michael Berman ‘16 Joseph Carluccio ‘16

Goldstein Family Foundation (The) Hammel Family Foundation (The) Haverford Trust Company (The) Independence Blue Cross J.P. Morgan Charitable Giving Fund Little Tower Foundation Lubert Family Foundation (The) M.J. Lauria, Inc Morris J. Cohen & Co. National Financial Services, LLC Network for Good Oppenheimer & Co. Inc Pershing Advisor Solutions LLC Philadelphia Foundation (The) Pledgeling Foundation Powell Family Foundation Redstone Plymouth Meeting Richard N. Berman Foundation Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Scharpf Family Foundation (The) Schwab Charitable SEI Investments Co. Thornedge Foundation United Way of Central Indiana United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Yards Brewing Company YourCause, LLC FACULTY/STAFF

Joy Antonoplos Anonymous R. Anderson Groover and Amanda Beeler Jeffrey Brody and Elizabeth Bauer Brody Dawn Brookhart Mike and Erica Brooks Sonja Burrus Chris Campbell Susan Carson Andrew DiPrinzio Sarah Duda Edward Gallagher Sid and Swapna Ghosh Ted Henson Karen and Vernon Keesey Nicole Kingsland Nicole Lauria Wanda Leon Vega Genevieve Marvin Jason McGhee Kelly Mulhall Lisa Murphy

ORGANIZATIONS/ FOUNDATIONS

Adams Charitable Foundation Ally Financial Inc. AmazonSmile Foundation American Endowment Foundation Ballantine Family Charitable Fund Ballen Family Investments LLC Benevity Community Impact Fund (The) Blackney Hayes Architects Bright Funds Charles Schwab CIGNA Foundation Comcast Corporation Conshy Girls Restaurant Group E. Margaret Trust Fidelity Charitable Fiduciary Counseling, Inc. Fiduciary Trust Company International AIM Faculty Members Enjoy the AIM for the Stars Gala with AIMA.

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Karen O’Brien Brian Parkhill Penn Pritchard Adrienne Reese Laura Rup Jessica Spatz-McNeary Lauren and Matthew Speck Jake Star FRIENDS OF AIM

Jackie Allen Catherine Anderson Gwen Asplundh Beavers Family Bruce Belzak Steven and Ilene Berman Michael Bonner Taylor Brody Mary Canter Rex and Lisa Carle Barbara Cobb

Jennifer Cooperman Jana Cresswell Christopher and Irene Cummings Christine Darr Edward and Kathleen Devlin Nik and Alyssa DeVore Martha Ebert-Baum James and Carol Fitzgerald Claire Gebhardt Patricia Gedrich Daniel Glass John and Suzanne Glomb Mark Gorman Susan and Marc Gottridge Chris and Annie Herman Marc and Bonnie Inver Kristin Ives Joseph Kelleher Francis Kolinka Patricia Kowalski

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Meredith Krain and Andrew Schure Donald Leisey Zelda Litt Bill and Jann Maclean Luke and Cynthia Marano Mary and Michael Marby Stanley and Bonnie Milavec William and Chensun Mills Carl and Beverly Morgan Stuart O’Sullivan and Dionicia Hernandez Gary and Mary Orvieto Geoffrey and Sally Preston Marcie Reber Kevin Rethore Debra Robinson Ellen Rogoff Lee Rosengard John Salcedo

DONOR SPOTLIGHT

BLB&B CHARITABLE BLBB Charitable, the giving arm of BLB&B Advisors LLC—An AIM Institute and AIM Pathways platform supporter Q. Why is supporting AIM Institute important to the organization and its mission?

A. BLBB Charitable invests in education-based nonprofit organizations whose creative approach and sound strategies yield meaningful and measurable outcomes for the people they serve. Building the organizational capacity of these strong organizations, like AIM Institute, is key to this goal.

Q. What do you see as AIM’s role in education in the next 10 years?

A. AIM‘s ability, through the Institute and its online learning platforms, to provide accessible evidence-based professional development programs for teachers around the world, will be a strong driver of change for children and how we teach learning in our classrooms. Bringing the research, the training tools and the community hub to practitioners will impact thousands of children, not just those who have language-based learning disabilities.

Q. What three words would you use to describe AIM? A. Evidence-based. Practical. Mission-driven.

Hollis Scarborough Christine Schwartz Joel Schwartz Steven and Lisa Scolari Jackie and Steve Selby Stephen Seplow Ashley Shapiro Margot Steinberg Adam Strickberger Elizabeth Sushereba James Talbot Deborah Vanore Cristin Veit Catherine Ward David Winkowski Susan Zeleznik Cindy Ziesing GRANDPARENTS

Stephen and Carol Aichele Wilfried and Freia Backes Denise Benmosche Dorothy Christie Lynne and John Ciccarelli Michael and Arleen Cohen Ellen and Edmond Cohen Marion Cuba Elizabeth and Walt Davis Patricia and Edward Era Sandy and Larry Fryer George and Jackie Goldstone Samuel and Barbara Greenblatt Victor and Dena Hammel Diane Henfey Beatrice Hood Larry and Evelyn Krain Constance and Peter Lowenstein Susan and Alan Lubin Deanne Marein-Efron Irene McHenry and Randy Granger Andrew and Diane Merlino Bill and Gay Phillips Stephen and Linda Pietrzykowski Raymond Pocino Gwen Punchard Sharon and Joe Purzycki Kathleen and Kenneth Rabe Arthur and Linda Rodbell Ed and Vilma Rodgers Allan and Andrea Rosen Barry and Jan Salis

Marlena and Anthony Santomero Tucker and Leslie Schade Aaron and Lynda Segal Larry and Anita Shendalman Norman and Denise Shurak Stephanie Stewart Jo-Ann Verrier and Mark McGuire Joan Wallick Christine Washington Joe and Mags Watts Mark Weinberg Hannah White Kay White CURRENT PARENTS

Jeffrey and Angie Ashley Jason Lavigne and Elizabeth Barrows Chris and Amy Bauer Donald Belles and Danielle Sibilla David and Sharon Berney Peter Bohn and Alexandra Hettinger Steven and Kristin Bowen Andrew and Jody Brookman Tausif and Laura Butt Kelly and Robert Campbell Joseph Purzycki and Jennifer Capano Justin Head and Heather Cates Albert and Kristy Chiaradonna Jenniffer and Anthony Chieffo William Clarke and Kimberly Rolph Kenneth Segal and Susan Cohen Segal Rachel and Seth Cohen Gina Collier and Patricia Hamill Sara and Edward Connolly Robert and Linda Corcoran Martha Davis Anthony and Margaret deGuzman Monique DeLapenha Anne and Simon Dicker Mario and Lisa Diez Paul Edelblut and Jeanne Frantz Audrey Era-Anavitate Jason and Kathy Foote Stephanie Forbes Darryl Ford and Gail Sullivan Daniel and Susanna Forjohn Jeffrey and Song Fox

David and Tara Friedman Rachel Gerrity Jeff and Stefanie Goldstone Michael and Lori Goodman Phil and Katie Grinnell Devin Grosh and Katherine Rohan Grosh Gina Collier and Patricia Hamill Jill Hamilton Brian and Lindsay Hamilton Brian and Tine Hansen-Turton Matthew McHugh and Holly Harner Robert and Hilary Hayes Erica Heyward Josh and Yvonne Howard Charlotte Ireland Benjamin and Shiri Jerner Chandler and Terri Johnson Joshua and Jaime Kaplan Robert and Alicja Kapusta Thomas Kessler and Jennifer Henfey Thomas Kessler and Jennifer Henfey James Lawlor and Ladonna Mahecha Margaret and Stephen Lawrence Nnenna Lindsay Leonard Lipkin and Jill Maderer Michael Sroka and Alecia Lue Alicia and Brian Mahoney Daniel and Melanie Marein-Efron Phillip and Michelle McConnon Leslie and William McDevitt Sean and Rachel McKenna Geoffrey and Elana Menkowitz Stephen and Elizabeth Meyer Dimitris and Pelagia Mihailidis Matthew and Rachel Mitchell Alan Halfenger and Judith Moroz Jerry and Dana Mullaney Benjamin and Dana Oller Lee Pachter and Diedre Reynolds Jonathan and Stephanie Pepper Jen and Aaren Perry Bret and Sarah Piano Kristopher and Amy Pietrzykowski Gloria and Charles Pollack Philip and Jill Ravenscroft Edward and Kristin Recchiuti

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The AIM Higher campaign includes support for construction of AIM’s Global Innovation Space addition. Construction is expected to begin in Spring 2023.

Contact Kevan Turman at kturman@aimpa.org to discuss this campaign for AIM’s future.

Peter and Kristie Ressler Richard and Erin Robin Gregory and Teresa Rodgers Carrie Rosen and Alexander Helderman Sandra and Christopher Ross Marcela Salomon Greg and Aliza Schwartzman Scott and Renay Shaw Ross Silverman Christopher Simpkins and Ellen Gemme Jon Smollen and Leah Kaplan Eli Levine and Ashley SpearLevine Steven Stanek and Stephanie Berrong Dorathea and Kathleen Steele Laura and Dave Stern Mary and William Strain Thomas and Mollie Suddath Darryl Ford and Gail Sullivan Anne Tenthoff Jeffrey and Nicolette Theisen Kendra Tiernan Peter Tobia and Lisa Zollinger Dan Golub and Kimberly Wall Stuart and Sarah Warsetsky Melissa Weinberg Christina and Robert Whitehouse

Herman and Hermine Willis Richard and Eve Wyckoff Michael and Caren Yeamans Melissa and Ilia Zeltser PARENT OF ALUMNI

Mitchell and Melissa Codkind Curtis Alloy and Wendy Demchick Alloy Christopher and Jennifer Eni Jeffrey and Sara Erlbaum Gilbert and Tracey Hanse Kimberlee and John Herd Mark Kancher and Hillary Krain Richard Wagner and Lisa LearnerWagner Clifford Mobley and Yolanda LeeMobley Michael and Sue McGuinness Kimmell Proctor Arden Saligman Randy and Amy Stein Frederick and Heather Sutor Jon Weinstein Barbra and Allen Wilen

Elizabeth Greco-Rocks and M. Joseph Rocks Patrick and Karen Hoyer Chris and Patricia Roberts Hans and Terri Zandhuis

IN HONOR OF 5TH GRADE GRADUATION

Brian and Tine Hansen-Turton 8TH GRADE CLASS

Chandler and Terri Johnson Stephen and Elizabeth Meyer Mary and William Strain Thomas and Mollie Suddath AARON CUBA

Marion Cuba ABBY FRIEDMAN

Michael and Arleen Cohen ADIN GOLDSTONE

Jeff and Stefanie Goldstone AIDAN SILVERMAN

Barry and Jan Salis

BOARD

AIM TEACHERS

Fred and Bryna Berman Brian and Nancy Blair Thomas and Carolyn Carluccio Donna De Carolis

Steven and Kristin Bowen Joseph Carluccio ‘16 Justin Head and Heather Cates Carrie Rosen and Alexander Helderman

Chandler and Terri Johnson Randy and Amy Stein Barbra and Allen Wilen Herman and Hermine Willis Melissa and Ilia Zeltser Peter Tobia and Lisa Zollinger ALMA VEGA

Wanda Leon Vega

CLASS OF 2022

James and Carol Fitzgerald Gina Collier and Patricia Hamill Matthew and Rachel Mitchell

Chris and Annie Herman Chris and Patricia Roberts Thomas and Mollie Suddath Hannah White

COLE JOSEPH RODGERS

ELIYASHU BENMOSCHE

Ed and Vilma Rodgers Gregory and Teresa Rodgers

Denise Benmosche

COLLEEN AND T.J. CLUNEY

Elizabeth and Walt Davis

ELLA DAVIS

ANNA STANEK

Edward Gallagher

Steven Stanek and Stephanie Berrong

DASHEL RABE

CHIARADONNA

Kathleen and Kenneth Rabe

Arthur and Linda Rodbell

DAVID L. SEGAL

EMMA STERN

Samuel and Barbara Greenblatt Laura and Dave Stern

Brian and Lindsay Hamilton

Ellen and Edmond Cohen Kenneth Segal and Susan Cohen Segal

BELLA MCCONNON

DAVID MAREIN-EFRON

Phillip and Michelle McConnon

Larry and Anita Shendalman

Sandy and Larry Fryer Susan and Alan Lubin

CHASE AND PEYTON MILLER

DEE CASTORIANI

GABE SEPLOW

Cristin Veit

Brian and Lindsay Hamilton

Stephen Seplow

CHRIS ROLPH

DR. ED GALLAGHER

GEN MARVIN

William Clarke and Kimberly Rolph

Brian and Nancy Blair Darryl Ford and Gail Sullivan Elizabeth Greco-Rocks and M. Joseph Rocks

Jeffrey Brody and Elizabeth Bauer Brody

AVA AND NOAH OLLER

Benjamin and Dana Oller AVIVA COYNE-GREEN

ELLIE AND ANNA

EZRA LUBIN

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GENEVIEVE WASHINGTON-

LYLA WEINBERG

VASQUEZ

Christine Washington

Mark Weinberg Melissa Weinberg

HAILEY WARSETSKY 8TH

MADELINE PIETRZYKOWSKI

GRADE GRADUATION

Kristopher and Amy Pietrzykowski Stephen and Linda Pietrzykowski

Stuart and Sarah Warsetsky HENRY KESSLER

Mark and Susan Kessler HENRY KESSLER AND 5TH GRADE CLASS

MATT COHEN AND REETU DANDORA

Jerrold and Jennifer Cohen

Sonja Burrus Andrew DiPrinzio Edward Gallagher Elizabeth Greco-Rocks and M. Joseph Rocks Genevieve Marvin Carl and Beverly Morgan Penn Pritchard Jake Star REETU DANDORA’S BIRTHDAY

Jerrold and Jennifer Cohen

Thomas Kessler and Jennifer Henfey Constance and Peter Lowenstein

MICHELLE TUPPENY,

ISAAC GOLUB

MINDY MASLIN

Dan Golub and Kimberly Wall Hannah White

Daniel and Jean McCoubrey

JACKSON PUNCHARD

William and Roseann Deal Meryl Lozano

SIDNEY OZER’S RETIREMENT

MINDY, SID, AND SAM OZER

STEAM MOBILE LAB

Gwen Punchard Stephanie Stewart

AWESOME GYM TEACHER

Debra Robinson

MINDY MASLIN & SID OZER

JACOB HELDERMAN

Barbie Henig

Allan and Andrea Rosen Oppenheimer & Co. Inc

MS. CAROLYN BJORNSON

JAIDEN LEVINE

Eli Levine and Ashley SpearLevine JB BERMAN

Joshua and Rachael Berman JOHN N SUTOR

Frederick and Heather Sutor JOHN WALLICK ‘21

Joan Wallick

Paul Edelblut and Jeanne Frantz

SAM OZER

Anonymous Carol Fleischman Joseph Piscitello Eliot Rusk Diane and Eric Stein Tiffany Gillespie Justin Head and Heather Cates STELLA KOEHLER

NICK CICCARELLI—2022 8TH

Irene McHenry and Randy Granger

GRADE GRADUATE

STEPHEN FOX

Lynne and John Ciccarelli NICK, LUCA, AND ANTHONY CICCARELLI

Lynne and John Ciccarelli NOAH NEVINS

Alicia and Brian Mahoney

Jeffrey and Song Fox THE HAVERFORD TRUST COMPANY

Jackie Allen THE MARRIAGE OF NEHAMA BENMOSCHE TO BLAYNE

OUTSTANDING TEACHERS,

HAYES

JONAH COHEN

STUDENTS, PARENTS AND

Margot Steinberg

Rachel and Seth Cohen

ADMINISTATION

WILLIAM MURPHY

KATIE MAJORINS

Elizabeth Sushereba KILEY MCGUINNESS

Michael and Sue McGuinness LIAM RAVENSCROFT

Philip and Jill Ravenscroft Marlena and Anthony Santomero LILY YEAMANS

Raymond Pocino LUCY LIEBMAN

Mary Canter

Deanne Marein-Efron PAIGE AND CLAIRE MCKENNA

Sean and Rachel McKenna PAT AND NANCY

Jon Weinstein PAT ROBERTS

Joy Antonoplos R. Anderson Groover and Amanda Beeler Fred and Bryna Berman Jeffrey Brody and Elizabeth Bauer Brody Dawn Brookhart

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Stephen and Carol Aichele XAVIER ANAVITATE

Patricia and Edward Era XAVY BERMAN

Steven and Ilene Berman

IN MEMORY OF ALAN GEDRICH

Jackie Allen Anonymous Beavers Family Bruce Belzak Benevity Community Impact Fund (The) Fred and Bryna Berman Brian and Nancy Blair Michael Bonner Jeffrey Brody and Elizabeth Bauer Brody Taylor Brody Rex and Lisa Carle Thomas and Carolyn Carluccio Albert and Kristy Chiaradonna Mitchell and Melissa Codkind Jennifer Cooperman Jana Cresswell Christopher and Irene Cummings Christine Darr Curtis Alloy and Wendy Demchick Alloy Edward and Kathleen Devlin Nik and Alyssa DeVore Lisa Duda Martha Ebert-Baum Fidelity Charitable Patricia Gedrich Mark Gorman Susan and Marc Gottridge Elizabeth Greco-Rocks and M. Joseph Rocks Chris and Annie Herman Kristin Ives Karen and Vernon Keesey Joseph Kelleher Francis Kolinka Patricia Kowalski Larry and Evelyn Krain Mark Kancher and Hillary Krain Meredith Krain and Andrew Schure Leo Niessen, Jr. Charitable Trust Zelda Litt Mary and Michael Marby Stanley and Bonnie Milavec William and Chensun Mills Gary and Mary Orvieto

Kristopher and Amy Pietrzykowski Marcie Reber Kevin Rethore Chris and Patricia Roberts Ellen Rogoff Lee Rosengard John Salcedo Schwab Charitable Steven and Lisa Scolari Jackie and Steve Selby Charlie Son Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP Adam Strickberger Deborah Vanore Catherine Ward David Winkowski Yards Brewing Company Hans and Terri Zandhuis Susan Zeleznik Cindy Ziesing SAM OZER

Anonymous Ellen Berkowitz Roberta Chase William and Roseann Deal Stephen Elwell and Kate Judge David Feldman Mindy Fernandez-Sheinbaum Carol Fleischman Wallace Gibbs Tiffany Gillespie Steven and Sara Levin Dee Dee and Marcos Lopez Meryl Lozano Roderick MacNeil Daniel and Jean McCoubrey The Mohr Family Jon and Amy Ostroff Beth Parrish Steve Perkiss Joseph Piscitello Eliot Rusk Paul Schmidt Joel Schwartz Robin Eisman and David Stein Victor and Lori Strauss Marisol Villamil

ANGEL L LEON HERNANDEZ

Wanda Leon Vega BILL & MARILYN MCCONNON

Phillip and Michelle McConnon DEBBE WEINBERG

Melissa Weinberg DR. GERTRUDE MOSKOWITZ

Deborah Dillon EDWARD K. ASPLUNDH

Gwen M Asplundh ELAINE HENIG WHO LOVED AND ADORED THEM

Barbie Henig HARVEY REMPEL

Andy D’Allesandro KATIE TALBOT

James Talbot LILLY CLARKE

William Clarke and Kimberly Rolph MARVA WILLIS, THE GRANDMA OF DILLON WILLIS 2025

Herman and Hermine Willis MARVIN DEMCHICK

Daniel Glass PAT RUSKEY

Anonymous RBG

Jake Star REV. DR. SAMUEL & LOUISE MCKINNEY

Sam Jones and Rhoda McKinneyJones RUTH KORNBLUTH

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program

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REMEMBERING

ALAN GEDRICH Alan Gedrich was one of the initial believers in the power of an AIM education. As a member of AIM’s board since 2007, Alan could be counted on for his sage advice and friendship while supporting the board’s work.

“Alan was always there to listen and share his thoughts when the Board made important decisions,” recalled Pat Roberts and Nancy Blair. “Thoughtful, caring, and the consummate gentleman are words that come to mind when we remember Alan. He loved the collegiality of our board and discourse.”

Alan’s work with AIM’s Governance Committee was pivotal developing AIM’s first bylaws and providing stellar legal advice on our purchase of the River Park property and IP advice on our AIM Pathways digital platform.

Alan, a partner at the law firm Stradley Ronan Stevens & Young, LLP. who was also committed to supporting his alma mater Penn State, passed away on October 30, 2021 following a valiant fight against cancer. Alan is survived by his wife Pat, his sons Austin and Ross, his mother, Sylvia and his sister, Amy. Alan always believed in the power of an AIM education and he will be greatly missed by the AIM community.

TEACHER RETIREMENT Anonymous Chris and Amy Bauer Donald Belles and Danielle Sibilla Nehama Benmosche and Terrance Lubin David and Sharon Berney Bill and Lisa Berry Tausif and Laura Butt Albert and Kristy Chiaradonna Caroline and Louis Cinquanto William Clarke and Kimberly Rolph Deborah Co and Walter Weir

Eban Cucinotta and Micaela Greene Sonia Nofziger-Dasgupta and Indranil Dasgupta Jennifer Davey Bill and Michele Demski Beth and Robert Denny Samuel and Kate Earle Anthony and Randi Fiergang Darryl Ford and Gail Sullivan David and Tara Friedman Matthew and Emily Ginsburg Phil and Katie Grinnell Devin Grosh and Katherine Rohan Grosh Jed and Jessica Hammel Heidi Harvie

Justin Head and Heather Cates Michael Hessol and Angela Keller Mark and Natalie Hoffmann Christopher and Amy Hoover Avram Hornik Charlotte Ireland Thomas Kessler and Jennifer Henfey Benjamin and Rebecca Kirshner Amy and Michael Kopelman Anne Ladenson James Lawlor and Ladonna Mahecha Gregg and Mara Lemos-Stein Matthew and Allison Liebman Kirk and Aldie Loubier Jennifer Lowman

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Melissa Lublin Jon and Kelli Marans Anne Matlack and Eric Berndt Nicole McEntee Sean and Rachel McKenna Trevor and Jacqueline McKenzie Dimitris and Pelagia Mihailidis The Mohr Family Shaka and Jennifer Monroe Alan Halfenger and Judith Moroz Adam Newman and Randi CubaNewman Paulo and Elsa Nunes-Ueno Michael and Cecily O’Flaherty Benjamin and Dana Oller Jen and Aaren Perry Anonymous Adam Pessin and Jane Foster Matt Pestronk and Carrie GrossPestronk Debra and Michael Piasecki Gloria and Charles Pollack Joseph Purzycki and Jennifer Capano Timothy and Olivia Rabe Peter and Kristie Ressler Gregory and Teresa Rodgers Carrie Rosen and Alexander Helderman Marcela Salomon James Salomon Pamela and Ed Schippell Brian Sherman and Sandy Lau Jaimie and Kevin Shmelzer Muriel Siegel Andrea Smith Jon Smollen and Leah Kaplan Thomas and Mollie Suddath David and Kathleen Tavolaro Ryan and Holly Tomlinson Michael and Caren Yeamans

AIM FOR THE STARS Anonymous Neil and Jaclyn Ackerman Adventure Aquarium Jennifer and Gordon Adams Jackie Allen Curtis Alloy and Wendy Demchick Alloy

American Heritage Credit Union Audrey Era-Anavitate Anthony Party Rentals Kim Arnold Edward and Tina Arobone Ballantine Family Charitable Fund Peter and Alison Ballantine Bar Lucca Gil and Jennifer Barzeski Chris and Amy Bauer Donald Belles and Danielle Sibilla Arthur and Lisa Berkowitz Jordan and Deanna Berman Fred and Bryna Berman David and Sharon Berney BJNB Foundation Blackney Hayes Architects Brian and Nancy Blair Blank Rome LLP Elissa Bloom Lindsey Boden Robert and Rachel Bonner Braithwaite Communications Jeffrey Brody and Elizabeth Bauer Brody Seth Brombacher Richard and Ariel Bronstein Thomas Haupert and Kathryn Bruton Michael Buck Tausif and Laura Butt Eric and Janet Cahow Kelly and Robert Campbell Ellie Cantor Capstan Tax Strategies Joseph Carluccio ‘16 Casani Candy Co. James and Jocelyn Casey Bruce and Judi Cheskin Albert and Kristy Chiaradonna Christenson Investment Partners Dorothy Christie Caroline Cinquanto Barbara Cobb Mitchell and Melissa Codkind Comcast Corporation George Connell Sara and Edward Connolly Kenneth and Nancy Coradi Robert and Linda Corcoran Corporate Interiors Robert and Sheila Cosgrove

Jennifer Crawford Crayola Experience Crumdale Partners Eban Cucinotta and Micaela Greene Curator Solutions Inc D.M. DiLella Family Foundation Jennifer Davey Donna De Carolis Joan Denenberg Erin DeVault Daniel and Monica DiLella Michael and Mariana Dimartino Dragonfly Makerspace Robert and Katherine Eaddy Elmwood Park Zoo Patricia and Edward Era Jeffrey and Sara Erlbaum Eye to Eye, Inc. Faulkner Volvo Michael and Jacqueline Feild Michael and Patti Ferriola Jeff Fetterman Melba Fidalgo Fidelity Charitable Fire On Ice Performance Training Five Points Gulf Service Center Stephanie Forbes Ryan and Sharen Ford Darryl Ford and Gail Sullivan Jeffrey and Song Fox Paul Frank Francisco Fuhrmann-Darcia and Robert Fuhrmann Edward Gallagher Bridget Gallagher John Gamba Denise Gargan Patricia Gedrich Jon and Shelley George Rachel Gerrity Sid and Swapna Ghosh Giovanetti Shulman Associates John and Frances Glomb Jill Goldstone Dan Golub and Kimberly Wall Erica Goodwin Phil and Katie Grinnell R. Anderson Groover and Amanda Beeler Brian and Lindsay Hamilton Gilbert and Tracey Hanse

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AIM FOR THE STARS The 2022 AIM for the Stars Gala on May 11 celebrated the ways that our AIM community is Better Together as we gathered together in person for the first time in three years. We loved seeing parents, teachers, alumni, parents, board members, corporate partners and supporters together celebrating AIM and learning differences. Thank you to our Gala Committee and the more than 300 guests, including our current families, and those who joined by bidding on the more than 80 auction items or made donations.

Our generous community helped us raise over $443,000. Be sure to save the date for our 2023 AIM for the Stars Gala on Thursday, April 27.

Asher Raphael, Sally L. Smith Founders Award Recipient “[My parents] fought against the rest of the world and what the rest of the world was telling me… For the parents here, that is what you’re doing for your kids. That is what sending them here is doing. Some of your kids might not be old enough to get that yet and some of them might not be mature enough to say this to you, to say thank you. But I am and I’ve lived through it and I can tell you, thank you on their behalf because it matters.”

The Haverford Trust Company, AIM Institute for Learning & Research Leadership Award, Accepted by Patrick Hoyer.

“AIM works miracles. As founding members of the Board, we worked side by side with Nancy and Pat to find the location for the school in Manayunk, secure additional funding, expand the Board, and welcome the first classes of students in 2006. When I first walked through the front door of the former school on Conarroe Street, it felt like entering a seemingly enchanted world, a land of magic and unrestrained imagination."

Is AIM in your will or other plans?

Join the growing list of Conarroe Society members, AIM’s planned giving society named after the street of our original location.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW? Legal Name: AIM Academy Incorporated in: 2006 Tax ID Number: 01–0849648 Stock Transfer Information: The Haverford Trust Company at DTC–2116 (Fifth Third Bank) for further credit to Account #: 010039791203 in the name of Academy in Manayunk.

Suggested Bequest Language for a will or trust: “I give and devise to AIM Academy in Conshohocken, PA, the sum of $________ (or state a percentage) to be used for its general support (or a specific fund or program.)”

Your legacy gift to AIM can be in the form of cash, securities, real estate, or personal property.

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Contact advancement@aimpa.org

Robert and Hilary Hayes Justin Head and Heather Cates Linda Heller Corey and Rachel Heller Erica Heyward Jonathan Hochman Jonathan and Meredith Hoffman Will Holtz ‘16 Jeffrey and Marjorie Honickman Patrick and Karen Hoyer Nickie Imprescia Independence Blue Cross Infinity Jewelers Tiffany and Kent Jacobs Chandler and Terri Johnson Baltazar Juarez and Elana Honig Jarrod and Jenna Kahn Adam Kaliner Joshua and Jaime Kaplan Thomas Keiser Melissa Kessler Benjamin and Rebecca Kirshner Amy and Michael Kopelman Larry and Evelyn Krain Steven Kramer Stephanie and Aaron Krause Nicole Lauria Jason Lavigne and Elizabeth Barrows Gregg and Mara Lemos-Stein Logan Levenson Jenifer and Kenneth Levy Licausi Family Fund Jamison Licausi Matthew and Allison Liebman Christine and Brian Lobley Karen and Vincent Lowry Lucille & Jerry Francesco Charitable Trust Kevin and Molly Maguire Alicia and Brian Mahoney Malady & Wooten Inc Jon and Kelli Marans Lee and Dania Marbury Daniel and Melanie Marein-Efron William Marino and Elizabeth Reynolds Marinucci’s Deli Joshua and Katharine Mayer Phillip and Michelle McConnon Eric and Kelly McCracken

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Matt Pestronk and Carrie GrossPestronk Philadelphia Eagles Philadelphia Insurance Companies Philly Mattress Debra and Michael Piasecki Stephen and Linda Pietrzykowski Kristopher and Amy Pietrzykowski LeRoy Pingho PNC Institutional Asset Management Post Commercial Real Estate, LLC Steven and Catherine Powell Theresa Prasalowicz Kelly and Chad Punchard Joseph Purzycki and Jennifer Capano Timothy and Olivia Rabe Asher Raphael Ilysa Raphael James and Kimberly Rathburn Amy and Michael Reed

Michele Reilley Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc. Road-Con, Inc Chris and Patricia Roberts Christopher Roche Elizabeth Greco-Rocks and M. Joseph Rocks Arthur and Linda Rodbell Gregory and Teresa Rodgers James Salomon Tucker and Leslie Schade Rich Schapiro Corey Schiller Schulson Collective Scott and Renay Shaw Scrub Daddy Inc SEI Investments Co. Helen Sherman Jaimie and Kevin Shmelzer Mark Shulman and Dorothy Baiocco-Shulman Stanley and Jackie Silverman Rachel and Eric Silverman Peter Sklar and Caitlin Wood Sklar

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Ballantine Family Charitable Fund Peter and Alison Ballantine Fred and Bryna Berman Jordan and Deanna Berman Brian and Nancy Blair Stephen Cohen Donna De Carolis F and B Berman Family Foundation, Inc. Patrick and Karen Hoyer John and Amy Korman Christine and Brian Lobley William Marino and Elizabeth Reynolds National Financial Services, LLC Matthew and Heather Naylor Richard and Amy Oller Chris and Patricia Roberts Elizabeth Greco-Rocks and M. Joseph Rocks Stanley and Jackie Silverman The Clayman Foundation The Haverford Trust Company van Beuren Charitable Foundation Archbold and Helene van Beuren Zisman Family Foundation Michael Zisman and Linda Gamble

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Nehama Benmosche Lisa Duda Sam Jones and Rhoda McKinneyJones Kevan and Kalisha Turman Boeing The DiBona Family Foundation Sylvia DiBona and Donald Keim Justin Head and Heather Cates Joseph Kennard Skilling Trust Thomas Kessler and Jennifer Henfey Muffie Landreth Lockheed Martin

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Scott and Sharon Rankin Vulcan Spring & Mfg. Co. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. William Penn Foundation Matching Gifts Program Adams Charitable Foundation Joshua and Rachael Berman David and Tara Friedman Stephanie and Aaron Krause James Lawlor and Ladonna Mahecha Chris and Patricia Roberts

LIA CALHOUN GRAPHIC DESIGN LLC

Andrea Smith Bob Smith Jon Smollen and Leah Kaplan Marcus Soutra Spring Mill Cafe Laura and Dave Stern Kristen Stevenson Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP Reenie Stirling Stretch Lab Conshohocken Beth Sturman Thomas and Mollie Suddath Fergus and Jacqueline Sweeney The Haverford Trust Company The Merck Foundation The Saramar Charitable Fund Jeffrey and Nicolette Theisen Thornedge Foundation Toni Roni’s Total Construction, Inc. Dennis and Ann Tuza Bradley Vierling Stuart and Sarah Warsetsky Kira Weinstein Doug Weissman and Jennifer Wankoff Anne Tenthoff Reginald Woods WSFS Bank Yay Lunch!

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2023

AIM EVENTS Friday, February 24 February Frenzy Monday, March 13 Research to Practice Symposium Thursday, April 27 AIM for the Stars Gala Thursday, May 25 b.A.S.H. Friday, June 2 Class of 2023 Commencement

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