From the Head of School
Dear Epiphany School Community,
As I reflect on the 2023-24 school year, I’m tremendously proud of and inspired by all that we were able to accomplish together. Thanks to the generous contributions of so many, we were able to surpass our annual fundraising goals, introduce new programing and professional development opportunities, and continue to ensure Epiphany School remains one of the top choices for elementary school in Seattle.
I’m grateful to each and every one of our dedicated faculty and staff who created joyful learning experiences for their students. Huge thanks go to our trustees, parents, and alumni who donated countless hours in myriad ways to support our school and help our community shine.
For the second year in a row, we surpassed $500,000 in support of the Annual Fund, achieving an incredible 100% participation from current families and board members. GATHER: Sapphire Sky welcomed 270 attendees and raised an impressive $338,000 for our financial aid program. Our community also contributed over 5,000 volunteer hours, demonstrating their unwavering dedication to our school’s continued success.
In addition, your support helped advance the shared mission that we all hold dear by enabling us to launch a new Outdoor Education program, enrich student learning with technology upgrades and additions throughout our school, and expand our teacher-leader program to increase both mentorship and professional learning opportunities so all faculty can thrive.
In the pages that follow, we celebrate the contributions of our community and highlight some of the inspiring stories that your generosity has brought to life. Your ongoing support ensures that we’ll be able to continue investing in the exceptional, ever-evolving learning environment that makes our school so special. If you haven’t been on campus recently, come visit! The Epiphany magic is alive and well.
Warmly,
Jenn Elkin Head of School
By the Numbers
Fundraising Monies Raised
Annual Fundraising Initiatives
Annual Fund Fall 2023
$517,913 in Gifts
453 Donors
$1,143 Average Gift
GATHER – Spring Fundraising Event
$339,064 Raised
275 Attendees
150 Paddle Raises
Major Gifts/Restricted
$51,990 in Gifts
32 Donors
6 Funds Supported
Endowment Contributions
$141,200 in Gifts
11 Donors
5 Funds Supported
1 New Endowment Established
Number of Donors by Constituency
Tyler & Bradley Barham
Teri & Mike Barnett
Geslyne Barreta
Alan & Staci Barta
Jeannette Bastin
Yahn Bernier & Beth McCaw
Nitin Bhat
Robert & Leslie Blackwell
Dave Wilkes & Nikki Block
Jonathan & Colleen Bloomberg
Jessica & Nickolas Bohl
Safir Boudad
Moriah Brier & Taylor Krauss
Bristol Myers Squibb
Katherine Brownlee
Amy & Duff Bryant
Amber Buehlmaier
Charlie Burkland
David Bush
Jason ‘98 & Laura Buursma
Shayan Irani & Kainaz
Byramjee
Tom & Marilene Bysshe
Megan Canape
Jess & Freddy Carley
Debjani & Shyamal Chatterjee
Portia ‘88 & Joshua Clark
Ian ‘00 & Fleur Coe
Jayne Coe
Ted & Pat Collins
Dr. William & Leanne Colwell
Jerrold Soules & Linda Colwell
Vicki Conrad
Mike Cook
Khadijah Cooper
Dawn Crownover & Heather Shaw
Kristin Daniel
Colin & Michelle Davis
Sarah DeCrosta
Mary DePaolo
Richard & Deborah Donnelly
Stefanie & Richard Donnelly
Jack Egan & Sara Coe ‘90
Elizabeth Kolb Farr & Christopher Farr
Allison Fay-Ebert
Dana & Megan Ferestien
“I give because I believe in supporting the Epiphany community. Every contribution helps create a stronger, more supportive community, ensuring they have the resources to grow, learn, and thrive.”
—Raquel Barrett, Epiphany School Parent
Karen & Manny Fernandez
Sarah Fornia ‘90
GE Aerospace Foundation
Susan Geisler
Michael & Emily George
Feruza Ghias
Jaime & Calder Gillin
Becky Ginn
Nick Glassman & Mariam Sughayer
Sean & Marsi Gorman
Danielle Green
Mimi & Larry Green
Samuel Green
Kelcey Grimm
Alicia Guinn
George Haddad
Holly Hagens ‘83 & Todd Sisitsky
Matthew Garson & Robyn Hagle
Alanna Hamilton
Jacqueline Hammar
Anna Handa
Jim & Jane Hawkanson
Allisen Haworth & Eric Knox
Marilyn & Bob Henry
Lonnie Herring
Alison & Mark Holmes
Angela Hong & Andrew Tran
Rebecca Hopkinson
Simone Hossack
Candice Houghton & Akhil Patel
Mark & Julie Hutcheson
Foziya B. Ibrahim & Muhammad A. Omar
“We give to the Annual Fund to support our current and future students, so they can grow and thrive as members of our very special community.”
—Jillian
and Hamish Russell, Epiphany School Parents
Wayne Tsuji & Judith Jeffers
Anna Johnson
Kimberly Johnson
Sally & Tim Johnston
Greg Jones & Keith Klein
Gary Kegel & Alisha Perry
Jeffrey Smith & Cheryl Kellogg Smith
Ross Kessler & Cristine Agresta
Isaiah Khan
Emil Khudyev & Nozomi
Marusawa Khudyev
Annie Kim & Stan Ra
Dimitri L. King
Dwayne & Andrea King
Judd & Barbara Kirk
Rives Kitchell ‘98 & Eric Cyzner
Brian Koob & Marie Saal Koob
David & Melanie Kosloff
Iryna & Jacob Krebs
Kelly Kursteiner
Lindsay Lang
Michelle Langlois
Tina Larabee
Kacy Lebby
Robert Lebby
Rob & Kristin Leidle
Julia & Michael Levitt
Matt & Chris Lewis
Phil Keller & Christiane D. Lienhard-Keller
Audrey Lobo & Michael Kiermaier
Marilyn Lopez & Luis Albizo
Baoyi Ma
Abby Magnani
Scott & Louisa Malatos
Sarah Mannhalt & Mustafa Diop
John Martin & Sara Holmberg Martin
Mark Mathura
Mike & Heather McAdam
Anthony McGrann & Paul Williams
Markham & Alexa McIntyre
Years of consecutive participation in the Annual Fund or other philanthropy: 5–9
10–14
15–19
Stephanie McKay
Joe & Jill McKinstry
Nate & Stephanie McLemore
Tyler McLemore ‘15
Bryce ‘93 & Sean Meeker
Katherine Menezes
The Merkelbachs
Jude Miqueli
Jack & Sally Morbeck
Peter & Gabrielle Mortensen
John & Karen Myhre
National Philanthropic Trust
Nazlee Navabi & Jake Weissman
Amina Negash & Ahmed Nurie
Sarah ‘92 & William Nicholson, III
Clay & Anne Nielsen
Amit K. Niranjan & Elena Borodyansky
Abigail Nutt
Camille O’Donnell ‘92
Jennifer O’Donnell ‘95
Alexis Ortega
Jeff Ouyang & Suning Xie
Michael Paisner & Lindsay Berger
Sidakpal Panaich & Bani Preet Kaur
Mitchell Parrish & Andrea Deruiter
Clara & Nan Peck
Sofia Piel
Cheryl Piha
Eva Puri
Colin & Maggie Raelson
Alex Ramirez
Erica Ramos
Karin R. Reiss & David Peters
Renaissance Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Anne Riederer & Tom Darlow
Fred & J’May Rivara
Clay Robinson & Rose Lauck
Celia & David Russo
Brendyn & Renèe Ryan
Ann Sander
“We know that by investing in Epiphany School, all of our children will receive that investment back ten-fold by being a part of a diverse community, receiving top-tier education and opportunities for a well-rounded and engaging experience.”
— Jessica and Derek Crain, Epiphany School Parents
Bob & Martha Sander
Lindsay & Michael Sanders
Steve Sander
Claire Santamarina
Steve & Anne Sarewitz
Andrew Schafer
Amy B. Schaller
Paul Schneiderman ‘83
Seattle Foundation
Hayat M. Seid & Ebrahim Muhamed
Nayeli Servin Garnica
Susannah Sharp & Ray Page
Melissa Shaw
Cristobal & Tonya Sierra
Ron & Carol Simon
Kye Smith
Lauren & Tyler Smith
Mary Anne Smith
Sophia Sneep & Josh Palmer
Michael Soliman & Rochelle Ballena
Alexa Sparks
Jake & Sarah Sprouse
Scott Starkoski & Geoffrey Abel
Chuck & Jane Stonecipher
Jairus & Winnie Stratton
Elena Subbotin
Sun Life Financial
Aaron & Melyssa Suzuki
Stephen & Carol Szender
Elizabeth & Nathan Talbot
Sara Tebeau
Carlye Teel
Adrian Tello
Andrea Thoreson
“I give to have meaningful conversations with my children about the importance of giving, and out of respect for those who have given before — and for everyone who will be inspired to give in the future.”
— Charlie Butler, Epiphany School Parent and Board Member
Aquonna Thornhill
Rob & Ellie Tobkes
Nicole & Christopher Travis
Kate Tune ‘91
Kirsten & Vincent Turner
Olivia Turner
Bernhard Uhl
Umpqua Bank
Anne & Robert Van Cleve
Nikki & Mike Van Nimwegen
Valerie Voss & John Houlihan
Heidi Wadsworth
Jas Walia & Diane Lee
Adam & Kirsten Wardell
Patricia & Tom Weiland
William & Meggan Weir
Julia Whatley ‘06
Lauren Whatley ‘01
Erik & Annika Wicklund
Jennifer Wilkinson
Aaron Wilson & Courtney Ryan-Petterson
Breahna Wilson
Chaylia & Desean Wilson
Greg & Monique Wilson
Brian & Evie Winters
Lise & Tom Wolken
Thomas & Candice Woods
Karen Ybarra
Zillow Group
Laura Zoeller & Maxime Prat
Years of consecutive participation in the Annual Fund or other philanthropy: 5–9 10–14
15–19
20+ years
Teryn (Allen) Bench
Class of 1998 15 YEARS
Current parent
What does Epiphany School mean to you and your family?
Epiphany School means community to us. It’s where my parents found a sense of belonging, where I made lifelong friends, and now, as a parent, it’s where I’m rediscovering that same sense of connection. Watching my daughter build meaningful relationships, just as I did as a student, feels incredibly special.
What inspires your continued support of Epiphany School?
I’m inspired by the opportunity to give back to a place that has shaped my life in such a profound way. Epiphany provided me with an education that shaped my journey and even inspired me to become a teacher. Seeing that same positive influence on my daughter, who is here now, and knowing it could shape the futures of our younger daughters when they join, fills me with gratitude and motivates me to support this incredible community.
What feels meaningful about giving to Epiphany School?
How do you see your gift making a difference?
Giving back is deeply important to me—it’s a value instilled by my parents. I see my gift enabling the school to address needs that go beyond the regular budget, like adapting during unexpected challenges. For example, during COVID, the school had to reimagine education delivery, and the flexibility provided by community support helped make that possible. I feel good knowing our contributions support the school’s ability to respond to similar needs and enhance the educational experience for all students.
Are there specific programs or aspects of Epiphany that you’re especially passionate about supporting?
As a former teacher, I’m particularly passionate about supporting the educators and programs that have the greatest impact on students. It’s important to me that the school has the resources to go above and beyond, whether that’s through scholarships, enriching academic programs, or addressing unforeseen needs. Knowing my contributions help make that possible is incredibly meaningful to me.
