Founders Welcome Reception Honoring Carrollton’s
Cor Unum Award Recipients September 16, 2026
EVENING PROGRAM Welcome Cocktails Student Performance Blessing and Opening Remarks Presentation Award Ceremony Closing Remarks Reception
TO OUR FOUNDERS On behalf of Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart, our deepest gratitude to you, our Founders, for your unwavering support, boundless generosity, and enduring belief in our mission. Your impact extends far beyond numbers and statistics; it touches the lives of students and their community, igniting hope and creating lasting change. As our community continues to grow and evolve, please know that your support is pivotal to the success of all we do. Your belief in Sacred Heart education fuels our determination; your generosity empowers us to dream bigger and aim higher.
Sheldon Anderson Sheldon Anderson is the Chairman of Grove Bank & Trust. He is the retired President and CEO of the Southeast Region for the Northern Trust Company, where he was responsible for investment management, trust and estate planning, private and business banking, and financial consulting. Mr. Anderson sits on the Board of Trustees of Baptist Health South Florida where he is a member of the Executive Committee. He is the Chairman Emeritus of The Miami Foundation. In addition, he sits on the board of trustees for the New World Symphony, the Beacon Council, and is a member of the Orange Bowl Committee. He also served as a member of the board of trustees of United Way Miami, Miami Dade College Foundation, and the Institute of Contemporary Art. Mr. Anderson and his wife Florence have a passion for giving back. Florence was one of the founding board members of Kristi House and served for several years on the Red Cross Ball Committee. Like her husband, she is passionate about the arts and is a former board member of the Gables Stage. Together they demonstrate their commitment to philanthropy, through a vision to make their hometown a better place for all to grow, live and learn. They have two sons, Matthew and John Allan. A true friend of Carrollton, Mr. Anderson was inspired by the mission of the Sacred Heart, which guided his devoted 18 years of service on Carrollton’s Board. His Board chairmanship was influenced by his admiration for the knowledge and leadership of the Religious of the Sacred Heart, and his appreciation for the value that Carrollton and its alumnae bring to the community.
Joanna Lombard Hector Joanna Lombard Hector joined Carrollton’s Board of Trustees in 1989. As Chair of the Buildings & Grounds Committee, she has helped shape Carrollton’s campuses for more than three decades. As Chair of the Board, working closely with Ann Taylor, RSCJ, and Suzanne Cooke, RSCJ, she has helped ensure that Carrollton’s stewardship of the architecture and landscape reflect the educational mission and values of the Society of the Sacred Heart in addition to its historical significance. For El Jardin’s centennial, Mrs. Hector collaborated with Iris Guzman Kolaya ’96 on the book El Jardin: Creating the Modern Mediterranean Villa. Mrs. Hector’s connection to Carrollton is also deeply personal. Her daughter, Dorothy Anne Hector ’08, is a lifer, while her husband, Denis grew up in Miami, where his family home housed one of Carrollton’s classes while awaiting the opening of El Jardin. Their son, William, also shares the family’s deep connection to Carrollton, reflecting her belief that to know Sacred Heart is to become Sacred Heart. Professionally, Mrs. Hector is an ACSA Distinguished Professor at the University of Miami School of Architecture, with a secondary appointment in the Miller School of Medicine’s Department of Public Health Sciences. A founding member of the Built-Environment Behavior & Health Research Group, her work explores the relationship between the built environment, health, and well-being, with a particular focus on creating healthier communities through education, healthcare, and community design.
Joseph P. Klock, Jr. Joseph P. Klock, Jr. is an accomplished attorney whose distinguished career spans civil and criminal litigation, corporate law, family wealth planning, and constitutional and election matters. He has represented corporations, families, and investors and litigated cases at every level of the Florida court system, as well as before several U.S. Courts of Appeals and the Supreme Court of the United States. Deeply committed to public service, Mr. Klock has handled hundreds of pro bono cases for disadvantaged clients and nonprofit organizations and served as an adjunct professor at the University of Miami School of Law for 10 years. He has also served as a guardian ad litem for children in dependency custody and continues to mentor and support young people who have aged out of those systems. Mr. Klock’s extensive board service includes Barry University, the Miami Art Museum, St. Joseph’s Preparatory School, Belen Jesuit Preparatory School, New Hope Charities and Fundación MIR. At Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart he served as the first lay Board Chair in the transition from an RSCJ board to an independent lay board from 1987-91. He returned to helm the Board of Trustees at Carrollton from 1994-98. In the intervening years, his negotiating skills made it possible for Carrollton to acquire the Duchesne campus. It is undisputed that without Joe Klock, Duchesne would not be part of Carrollton’s footprint today.
Jay W. Weiss For over 50 years, Jay W. Weiss was a well-respected and much-loved presence in the South Florida community. As co-founder of Southern Wine and Spirits, he became known for his business leadership and his generous philanthropy. He helped establish the Ryder Trauma Center and the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami. As Chair of the Public Health Trust, he made access to excellent medical care for the poor among his highest priorities. Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart, however, held a special place in his heart. He treasured his relationships with many Religious of the Sacred Heart because they shared a common vision about all that really matters in this life. He admired their intelligence, integrity, thoughtful insights, and kindness - the kind of role models he wanted for his own daughters. Mr. Weiss was deeply dedicated to Carrollton from its earliest years. He served on the Board, and helped raise funds for the Barry Building and other capital improvements. On behalf of his family, he made a leadership gift to name the living room in El Jardin in honor of his beloved spiritual friend, Harriott Benoist, RSCJ. In the final weeks of his life, he gave one last generous gift to Carrollton. To honor his memory, Sr. Cooke named the Jay Weiss Art Gallery - fittingly, in the Barry Building that he had helped to build so many years earlier. Without a doubt, Jay Weiss is smiling down on his beloved Carrollton today. He would be thrilled to see the school thriving and his four greatgranddaughters continuing the Weiss family legacy as Carrollton students.
COR UNUM AWARD This award recognizes individuals whose unwavering commitment to charitable endeavors echoes the core values of Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart. Their unparalleled generosity, dedication, and service embody a spirit of selfless giving. These community leaders' extraordinary charity, strategic vision, and impactful contributions significantly enhance the school's ability to serve its community and fulfill its mission guided by the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart education. Their devotion to contributing time, talent, and treasure exemplifies extraordinary leadership, enabling Carrollton to fulfill its Sacred Heart mission as a school of Christ’s heart in Miami. We are deeply honored to have these remarkable friends of Carrollton as valued members of our community and history. Their support and selflessness have not only shaped the present success of our school but have also paved the way for our continued growth. Their commitment has been instrumental in establishing Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart as a distinguished institution, and we are profoundly grateful for the lasting impact they have made on our spiritual and educational journey.
The Cor Unum seal is a visual expression of Carrollton’s history and identity. Inspired by a crest originally designed by Ann Taylor, RSCJ, and found on the balcony of Cooke Hall on the Barat campus, each element carries meaning rooted in Sacred Heart tradition. At its center is a cross, communicating the centrality of Christ in Sacred Heart education.
The fleur-de-lis, French for “flower,” recalls the French roots of Sacred Heart education. It is also a symbol of the Holy Trinity.
An oak tree and acorn represent the education and formation of girls and young women.
The symbol of the Holy Spirit is inspired by the Rose Window of Melissa Rodriguez Assembly Hall. Its ribbon-like form suggests growth and a feminine sensitivity.
The five-petaled hibiscus in the lower right represents the Five Goals, which continue to guide Sacred Heart schools.
Each element draws upon the people, places, and symbols that have shaped Carrollton. Together, they form Cor Unum, one heart, a reflection of the faith and shared purpose that bind our community together.
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YEARS OF SERVICE REPRESENTED
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DECADES OF STUDENTS IMPACTED
“YOUR EXAMPLE, EVEN MORE THAN WORDS, WILL BE AN ELOQUENT LESSON TO THE WORLD.” St. Madeleine Sophie Barat Foundress of the Society of the Sacred Heart