Epiphany School
2022-23 Board of Trustees
Ben Magnano, President
Lee Falck, Vice President
Jay Goyal,
Jamie
Somany
Robert
Mark Callaghan
From the Head of School
Corrie
Jeff Shiu
Joanna
Kara
Jenn
Jenn Elkin, Head of School
Jaime Gillin, Director of Marketing and Communications
Allisen
Head
Jones, Director of Enrollment
Management and Admission
Jude Miqueli, Director of Educational Technology
Alex Ramírez, Director of Finance and Operations
Celia Russo, Lower Elementary Division
Head
Lauren Smith, Director of Development
Dear Epiphany School Community,
Welcome to Epiphany School’s second Annual Impact Report! In the following pages, we highlight the incredible support of our extended community—families, alumni, grandparents, faculty, staff, and friends—and all we were able to achieve thanks to your generosity.
2022-2023 was a banner fundraising year at Epiphany School, as we raised nearly $1.1 million with participation in our Annual Fund from 100% of our board of trustees, 97% current families, and 89% of our faculty and staff. Our community’s steadfast support has been instrumental in advancing our mission and ensuring our school’s continued success.
Your gifts have touched every aspect of our school community, from academics and technology to campus maintenance and professional development. Through your contributions, we have empowered our teachers with valuable leadership and mentorship opportunities, enhancing our school’s culture of innovation and collaboration. We’ve expanded access to our school for even more families to receive financial assistance and
opening additional spots for qualified students. In 2022, we welcomed 48 new families into the Epiphany School community! Additionally, we enhanced our Extended Day programming, created a dedicated position to provide instructional coaching for faculty, and launched a next-generation STEM curriculum built to inspire student innovation and creativity.
As we look ahead, your continued support will play a pivotal role in the ongoing success of Epiphany School and our growing role as the leader in Seattle elementary education. Know that your commitment to our shared mission makes a lasting impact. Thank you!
With sincere appreciation,
Jenn Elkin Head of School
Welcome to Epiphany School’s Annual Impact Report for the 2022-2023 school year. We thank our donors for their generosity and are honored to list them in this year’s publication.
We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this report. Donors recognized in the Annual Giving section made gifts between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023, in support of Epiphany School’s endowment, financial aid program, and current operating needs. Throughout the report, graphed data values are rounded, and “Anonymous” name listings may recognize multiple people.
Tuition alone does not cover the full cost of an Epiphany School education. Annual giving ensures an exceptional education is possible for every student accepted into our program. If you have questions about your donor recognition or would like more information about giving opportunities, please contact Lauren Smith, Director of Development, at lsmith@epiphanyschool.org or (206) 971-3018.
For more information, visit epiphanyschool.org/giving or use the QR code above.
2022-2023 Contributors
Years of consecutive participation in the Annual Fund or other philanthropy:
Jean Augustine Circle
($25,000+)
Anonymous
Brad and Mandy Gandt
Matt Griffin and Evelyne Rozner
Grousemont Foundation
Henry E. & Consuelo S. Wenger Foundation, Inc
Ben Magnano and Effie Toshav
Mike and Wellesley Parker
Jeffrey Shiu and Emily Liu
Robert Spock Circle
($10,000-$24,999)
Anonymous
Chap and Eve Alvord
Christopher ‘83 and Kirsten ‘84 Backus
Linda and Chuck Butler
Jessica and Derek Crain
Elissa and Stan Fink
Kevin and Effie Gleason
Erica and Bryson Gordon
Gull Industries, Inc.
Brian and Emilie Hansen
Keith & Mary Kay McCaw Family Foundation
Mr. Ronald Koo and Dr. Lisa Olmos
de Koo
David and Melanie Kosloff
Leone Kraus and Lorraine Bardeen
Chris Larson
Michele Lau and Neal Jacunski
Lilac Foundation
Macquarie Group Limited
Mary Kay McCaw
Microsoft Giving Campaign
Jamie Morris and Simon Moore
Ken Miller and Chris Pepin
Alex and Lauren Rolfe
Matthew and Amanda Rosauer
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Dustin and Stephanie True
Peter and Jacqueline True
Head of School Circle
($5,000-$9,999)
Anonymous
Elias ‘87 and Karyl Alvord
Andy and Kim Baker
Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund
Chris and Gena Bettin
Henry Burden ‘95
Julia Calhoun
Erin Covington and Jeffrey Maurer
Jenny and Richard Cummins
Jason Sterne and Kieran Daly
Jennifer and Ross Elkin
Kris Engskov and Kara Westhusing Engskov
Lee and Jennifer Falck
Ann and John Felton
Garde Capital, Inc.
Ben and Katherine Hallen
Lenore Hanauer
Andrew and Delney Hilen
Aaron and Elizabeth Hinojosa
Jessica and Tom Hughes
Erin and Clive Lea
Kye and Beth Lee
Lucky Seven Foundation
Jennifer McCausland and Jeff Christianson
Amy and Jonathan McCullough
Mindful Support Services, Inc.
Morgan Stanley Global Impact
Funding Trust, Inc.
Julie and Mark Okerstrom
Pine Street Group LLC
Zachary and Nikki Putnam
Tara and Karl Stillner
Catharine Ten Broeck and William Walker
The Helen Clay Frick Foundation
Adrian Hanauer and Khanh Tran
Ashleigh Walls
Jake Woland and Corrie Rosen
Leadership Circle
($3,500-$4,999)
Anonymous
Femi and Lee Akinde
Martin and Somany An
Charlie Butler and Kevin Kralman
Douglas and Victoria Eisner
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Tonia and Jay Goyal
Marie Hagman and Robert McDaniel
Jeremy and Julianna Hofmann
Shannon and Lars Johnson
Alana and Matthew Kagan
Alexander Kutner and Gail Manuguid
Kacey and Evan Lugar
Patrick and Vanessa Thompson
Dawn Tong and William Singer
Aaron and April Wiggan
Madrona Circle
($1,000-$3,499)
AHT Insurance
Dean and Vicki Allen
Justin and Kimberly Allen
Jeffrey and Julie Bahnmiller
Dick and Dawn Bangert
Blake and Raquel Barrett
Jessica and Matthew Barrett
Rich and Sarah Barton
Meredith and Brandon Baty
Brent Beecher ‘87 and Ara Greer
Yahn Bernier and Beth McCaw
Robert and Leslie Blackwell
Jonathan and Colleen Bloomberg
Jessica and Alan Cantlin
Jennie ‘79 and Phil Carter
Shelby Clayton and Chris Sailer
David ‘95 and Maureen Clough
Ted and Pat Collins
Asic Demberel and Tina Nyamkhuu
Adam and Alison Dreiblatt
Gregor and Nicole Dunham
Earl B. Gilmore Foundation
Kathy Enright
Dana and Megan Ferestien
Elana and Mark Fortino
Lloyd ‘77 and Janet Frink
Matthew Garson and Robyn Hagle
Grace Gould ‘08
Martinique and Eliot Grigg
Mark Harrast and Robb Ginter
Misty and Matt Hietbrink
Lily and Drew Hilen
“Epiphany does such an incredible job preparing our kiddos for their next phase of life. We watch them grow into their best selves and develop into kind, thoughtful, curious, clever and caring learners and community members. For all that Epiphany does to nurture our little ones we invest a personally meaningful token of thanks and support.”
—Jessica Hughes, parent of a fifth-grader and alumni
“I donate because at some point in the past, a family made an investment that benefits my kids today. Donating to the annual fund is how our community persists and thrives. I like knowing that with my donation, I’m helping my kids and the kids that come next.”
—Susannah Sharp, current parent
John Hjelmstad and Allison Bransfield
Rebecca Hopkinson
Katharine and Christian Hord
InCity Properties Holding, Inc.
Olga Ivanova and Aleksey Fadeev
Sarah and Toby Jayne
Sally and Tim Johnston
Yonathan Kahssai and Etesgent Gebreselassie
Kaleidoscope Landscaping
Bani Preet Kaur and Sidakpal Panaich
Peter and Mary Kerr
Ross Kessler and Cristine Agresta
Will and Beth Ketcham
Antonia Kha and Michael Cozad
Nicole and Saad Khan
Ji
Ryung Kim and Chang Kyu Lee
Liubov Kirzhakova and Konstantin
Kirzhakov
Wiley and Marianne Kitchell
Clifton Stratton
Alex and Daniel Swanson
Yung-Hern Tan and Hai Li Lee
The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation
Kira and Wade Wakashige
Adam and Kirsten Wardell
Betsy and Allen Webb
Mat and Kirsten Wiggers
Brian and Evie Winters
Friends of Epiphany ($1-$999)
Jennifer Adam
Thamer Abanami and Sabreen
Akhter
Matthew Allen ‘00
AmazonSmile Foundation
Robert and Katherine Koo
Philip Kopczynski and Jessica Hans
Sean and Colleen Kreyling
William and Linda Kutner
Richie and Leah Lai
Tony and Janet Landers
Brian and Diane Langstraat
Scott Lindsay and Courtney Gregoire
Audrey Lobo and Michael Kiermaier
Joseph and Mary Magnano
William and Catherine Miele
Mithun
Alexandra Moravec and Andy Watterson
Joey Mukherjee and Preetha Chatterjee
Craig and Marie Mundie
Andrew Neil and Jiyoung Lee
Khanh Nguyen and Ngoc Le
Shane and Annie Noworatzky
Ashley and Tom O’Neil
Smitesh and Priyanka Pawar
Blair and Melissa Payson
Aaron Perrine and Paige Pratter
Eleanor ‘74 and Charles Pollnow
Rory Priday and Rachel Lee Priday
Michael and Lauren Reyes
Deanne and Paul Rhynard
Larry and Cathy Rodden
Ian and Katie Rolfe
Paul and Leslie Santarelli
Matthew and Amy Sawyer
Manan and Anne Shukla
Anna and Ben Shwab Eidelson
Elizabeth Siegel and Andrew Watson
Tyler Arnold and Paula Simon
Brent Kehl and Trudi Slater
Scott and Joanna Smith
Starbucks Partner Giving Programs
Belay Setotaw and Meskerem Anteneh
Jodi and Justin Arnold
Mike and Bunny Baker
REB and Kaitlyn Bangert
Tyler and Bradley Barham
Teri and Mike Barnett
Geslyne Barreta
Alan and Staci Barta
Jeannette Bastin
Michelle Beebe
Teryn ‘98 and Andy Bench
Dr. Anna Handa and Nitin Bhat
Skand Bhatt and Nell Brewer
Abebe Biru and Amsale Aberra
Fraser and Deirdre Black
Dave Wilkes and Nikki Block
Gretchen Boehm
Nickolas and Jessica Bohl
Safir Boudad
Eric Branner and Alyson Scadron
Branner
Moriah Brier and Taylor Krauss
Amy and Duff Bryant
Charlie Burkland
David Bush
Jason ‘98 and Laura Buursma
William and Cheryl Buursma
Shayan Irani and Kainaz
Byramjee
Tom and Marilene Bysshe
Mark and Erin Callaghan
Jess and Freddy Carley
Vijay Chemburkar and Jenny Wang
Laurie Lootens Chyz and Grant
Chyz
Ian ‘00 and Fleur Coe
Collins Charitable Trust
Thomas and Beth Colombo
Columbia Bank
Dr. William and Leanne Colwell
Jerrold Soules and Linda Colwell
Vicki Conrad
Dawn Crownover and Heather Shaw
Andrea Augustine ‘04
Kristin Daniel
Colin and Michelle Davis
Mary DePaolo
Andrea Deruiter and Mitchell Parrish
Richard and Deborah Donnelly
Stefanie and Richard Donnelly
Susan Duane
Sarah Dunnam
Anthony Easterlin and Nesta So
Jack Egan and Sara Coe ‘90
Elizabeth Kolb Farr and Christopher Farr
Nicolas Fernandez Bonilla and Ana Afanador Perez
Sarah Fornia ‘90
Mary Frost
Michael George and Emily Hoober
Jaime and Calder Gillin
Nick Glassman and Mariam Sughayer
Darren Gray ‘79
Danielle Green
Samuel Green
“We
support the Annual Fund because we believe in investing in the Epiphany School community, which lovingly welcomed me as a student in 1985 and, more recently, our children as new students.”
—Sarah Nicholson ‘85, current parent
“We give each year to the Annual Fund because Epiphany School is a wonderful place for our kids to grow up!”
—Charlie Butler, current parent
“We support the Annual Fund to demonstrate our commitment to our faculty and staff in the same manner they show their commitment to our students each and every day. ”
—Kevin Kralman, current parent
Andrew and Kristina Greene
Andy Comer and Rachel Greene
Devon Gualtieri
Alicia Guinn
Holly Hagens ‘83 and Todd
Sisitsky
Lynne Hakim
Jacqueline Hammar
Jim and Jane Hawkanson
Allisen Haworth and Eric Knox
Marilyn and Bob Henry
Lonnie Herring
Judy Hewitt
Alison and Mark Holmes
Simone Hossack
Candice Houghton and Akhil
Max Hunter and Risako Tanaka
Mark and Julie Hutcheson
Anna Johnson
Glen and Susan Johnson
Greg Jones and Keith Klein
Pallavi and Rishabh Kale
Emily ‘68 and Michael Kelly
Emil Khudyev and Nozomi
Marusawa Khudyev
Annie Kim and Stan Ra
Dwayne and Andrea King
Jim ‘70 and Carole Kitchell
Erin Kitchell ‘93 and Michael Bolger
Rives Kitchell ‘98 and Eric Cyzner
Kate ‘91 and Bjorn Krane
Kelly Kursteiner
Lindsay Lang
Michelle Langlois
Tina Larabee
Jay and Leslie Larkin
Grant Larson ‘00
Kristin and Rob Leidle
Amber and Jacqueline Le Jeune
Julia and Michael Levitt
Matt and Chris Lewis
Hui Li and Emily Schlesinger
Christopher Chileshe and Erica Linnell-Chileshe
Jacquie and Jeff Lombard
Marilyn López and Luis Albizo
Amy Magnano and Egan Kilbane
Scott and Louisa Malatos
Sarah Mannhalt and Mustafa Diop
James Manning
Danyluk Mara
John Martin and Sara Holmberg
Martin
Nicky Martin
Mike and Heather McAdam
Anthony McGrann and Paul Williams
Markham and Alexa McIntyre
Nate and Stephanie McLemore
Tyler McLemore ‘15
Bryce ‘93 and Sean Meeker
Katherine Menezes
Mark and Christina Merkelbach
Jude Miqueli
Jack and Sally Morbeck
Peter and Gabrielle Mortensen
John and Karen Myhre
National Philanthropic Trust
Amina Negash and Ahmed Nurie
Sarah ‘92 and William Nicholson, III
NW Cleaners LLC
Camille O’Donnell ‘92
Jennifer O’Donnell ‘95
Elizabeth and Timothy O’Shea
Jeff Ouyang and Suning Xie
Perry and Grace Pak
William Parks and Shamim Momin
Clara and Nan Peck
Rob Phillips
Sofia Piel
Chris Pohl and Krystal Plonski
Dinny Polson
Eva Puri
Maggie and Colin Raelson
Alex Ramirez
Reverb
Anne Riederer and Tom Darlow
Fred and J’May Rivara
Missy Ross
Ben and Lillian Rush
Celia and David Russo
David and Deborah Rutherford
Ann Sander
Bob and Martha Sander
Steve Sander
Lindsay and Michael Sanders
Steve and Anne Sarewitz
Andrew Schafer
Paul Schneiderman ‘83
Kristiann Schoening
Betsy Sensenbrenner ‘09
Susannah Sharp and Ray Page
Melissa Shaw
Jason and Diana Shukis
Cristobal and Tonya Sierra
Ron Simon
Kye Smith
Lauren and Tyler Smith
Michael Soliman and Rochelle Ballena
Peter Soudek and Akanksha Rakesh
Alexa Sparks
Jake and Sarah Sprouse
Shawn and Margaret Starkoski
Scott Starkoski and Geoffrey Abel
Brenda and Tom Stonecipher
Chuck and Jane Stonecipher
Sun Life Financial
Stephen and Carol Szender
Mary Szlachetka
T. Carey Consulting
Nathan and Elizabeth Talbot
David and Daphne Tang
Sara Tebeau
Carlye Teel
The Denver Foundation
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Aquonna Thornhill
Rob and Ellie Tobkes
“Our family supports the Annual Fund because it provided a fulfilling
and supportive learning community
for
me as a child, continues
to for
our children today, and will for future learners as well.”
—Teryn Bench ‘98, current parent
Andrew Tran and Angela Hong
Kirsten and Vincent Turner
Olivia Turner
Angela Typolt
Bernhard Uhl
Anne and Robert Van Cleve
Nikki and Mike Van Nimwegen
Valerie Voss and John Houlihan
Heidi Wadsworth
Jas Walia and Diane Lee
“We give because we believe the Epiphany experience is so unique and meaningful,
and we feel that it’s really important that it remains available to as many students and families as possible.”
—Kye Lee, current parent
Preston Walls
Washington Alarm
Hunter Wessells and Bokgi Choi
Julia Whatley ‘06
Lauren Whatley ‘01
Tom ‘81 and Kelly White
Erik and Annika Wicklund
David Wiggins and Lyscha
Marcynyszyn
Jennifer Wilkinson
Impact in Action
Aaron Wilson and Courtney Ryan-Petterson
Chaylia and Desean Wilson
Jeff and Michelle Woerner
Lise and Tom Wolken
Oli Woodley
Thomas and Candice Woods
Karen Ybarra
Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Zaleski
Laura Zoeller and Maxime Prat
Outdoor Education at Epiphany School
By Kacy Lebby, Outdoor Education Specialist
One day in outdoor ed class, a first grader took a big breath and said, “Ah, fresh air!” It was such a small comment but left me feeling so grateful to work at a school that prioritizes children and their connection to self and community while in nature. It is unique to have outdoor education within an elementary school, but so necessary. We know that a connection to nature can have a profound impact on a child’s well-being. Regular exposure to the outdoors can help young children learn necessary skills such as developing community, improving their emotional regulation, and increasing problem solving skills, all of which can be used to strengthen and build upon concepts within academic learning. We also know that we need stewards of our earth more than ever—but we need to teach them how.
As we continue to build our Outdoor Education Program, we will need additional supplies to ensure that students can learn safely and comfortably outside. We have already purchased extra raincoats for those who forget theirs at home, read-aloud books about the changing seasons, and materials to build a shed to store materials outside for class. The Annual Fund is a key source of funding for new materials, books, and supplies for teachers, and one way that families can support the learning and development of Epiphany School students.
The Annual Fund’s Impact on Student Learning
By Celia Russo, Lower Elementary Division Head
The impact of the Annual Fund can be seen in classrooms every day! Walk around campus and you’ll see students sorting and organizing a colorful array of math materials to build foundational numeracy skills. In another classroom you’ll spy students huddled around laptops, collaborating on a writing project, and giving each other feedback using tech tools.
Thanks to the Annual Fund and our community’s generosity, teachers can engage with students in responsive and inviting ways as they continue to grow their instructional toolbox through robust professional learning experiences. New curricula, such as school-wide phonics and word study, provide continuity and growth across the grades as students gain essential skills. New programs, such as integrated music, drama, and movement, give all students a chance to learn about their talents and shine in unique ways.
All these remarkable parts of students’ everyday experience at Epiphany School are supported by the Annual Fund! Participating in the Annual Fund means that our students flourish, our teachers thrive, and academic excellence grows.
Giving Profiles
Linda Butler
Grandmother of current students
As a grandparent, what inspires your continued support of Epiphany School? have been privileged to be a grandparent for 28 years. My first and oldest granddaughter benefited from an excellent educational environment and that, along with a lot of hard work and support, has helped her find success as a soon-to-be graduate of Harvard Medical School. have seen the impact a quality education can have in a child’s life, and I want to do all I can to promote that same good fortune for my youngest grandchildren here at Epiphany School.
What feels good about giving to Epiphany School? am more than happy to give; am truly honored to help support Epiphany School. My family benefits every day from the carefully planned curriculum, individualized learning plans for students, the richness of the educational experience, the exceptional teachers and staff/ administration, and the fostering of life-long learners. These all help create a well-rounded individual, no matter their age. Isn’t this what the world needs?
Your 2022-2023 annual giving supported a myriad of important initiatives at the school, including enhancing our English Language Arts program, expanding our Extended Day Program, and advancing our Professional Learning Community and mentorship programs for teachers. Is there any initiative that you are especially passionate about supporting? All these programs are wonderful and are central to setting Epiphany School apart from its peer schools. am especially intrigued by the mentorship program for teachers and the advancement of the Professional Learning Community. Our teachers are the backbone of our school, without them, Epiphany School would not be what it is today. When our teachers feel fulfilled, respected, revered, and supported, our children and grandchildren will, too.
Why is it important to continue your support? A one-time donation feels good, but a continued donation feels great. hope I can continue my support of Epiphany School long after my grandchildren have graduated. Our students are the world we envision, and we need to help make that world become a reality.
Justin and Kim Allen
Parents of current students
You have contributed to Epiphany School for seven years running. What inspires your continued support of Epiphany School? The dedication and passion of the Epiphany faculty and staff to provide an outstanding educational experience for our girls is one reason why we donate to Epiphany. The happiness and excitement we observe in our children and their friends each day makes us feel proud to be part of the Epiphany family. We give what we can to ensure Epiphany continues to excel and be the very best!
What feels good about giving to Epiphany School? How do you know your gift makes a difference? Is there any initiative that you are especially passionate about supporting? We know our donations make a positive difference when we see an innovative academic curriculum, continued improvements to programs and projects in the classroom, and opportunities for teacher enrichment. The addition of the Outdoor Education Program was a positive and welcome change this year. Being exposed to the outdoors and learning to appreciate and protect nature makes supporting programs like this an easy decision for us. We also recognize and highly value the importance of supporting the financial aid program because it broadens our community.
What would you want to tell a first or second-time donor who is considering renewing their commitment to Epiphany School? Why is it important to continue supporting Epiphany School year after year? We hope all Epiphany parents will help to keep our school growing. Not only are students at our school the future teachers of our world, but they are also certainly the most precious part of all our lives right now. We are grateful to be able to financially support this amazing educational program each year.
2022 Annual Fund Committee
Thanks to our Annual Giving Committee
Members at each grade level, who helped to keep the enthusiasm and momentum going:
Annual Fund
Epiphany School’s Annual Fund enables the school to make meaningful and historic investments in its campus, staffing, professional development opportunities, and academic program. In recent years, the Annual Fund directly impacted the school’s ability to provide teachers with leadership and mentorship opportunities, allowed us to upgrade technology across campus, ensured we can hire and retain talented staff in critical roles, increased the financial aid we offer families, and advanced our Math and English Language Arts curriculum and instructional practices.
This important philanthropic effort funds the necessary short and long-term investments that ensure every student is well-supported and every teacher can deliver on the power and promise of an Epiphany School education. In the 2022-23 school year, our powerful seven-week campaign exceeded our $475,000 goal and raised record-breaking numbers!
We appreciate and thank Auction 2023 Chair, Ashleigh Walls, and her entire planning committee, for their leadership in producing a truly memorable event last March at Block41 in Belltown! Auction 2023: Epiphany School in Bloom was a wonderful evening filled with laughs, dancing, fun, and spirited fundraising.
With the generosity of our amazing community, we were able to raise over $415,000 to enrich Epiphany School programming—with $233,475 of that total supporting our financial aid program through our Raise the Paddle program! We are incredibly grateful for our Auction committee and everyone who procured, volunteered, attended our event, donated, and raised their paddles!
Leadership Donor Gatherings
A series of Leadership Donor Gatherings honored participants in each giving level, as our community came together to celebrate the school’s many successes and the generosity of our donors.
Ways to Give
Thank you for your support of Epiphany School! However you choose to give, know that any amount will help the school immeasurably. There are many ways to make a gift to the school, including:
Online or Mail
Make a one-time or recurring donation using our online donation platform that allows for secure transactions. You also have the opportunity to contribute by mail with a personal, foundation, or business check.
Pledges
A pledge is a promise to donate a certain amount of money over a designated period of time. You can choose to fulfill your pledge with a one-time donation or a series of payments before the donation deadline. Pledging your intended donation allows you to commit your support to the Annual Fund while paying on a timeline that works best for you.
Stocks & Securities
These can be a strategic way to maximize tax benefits and often minimize capital gains taxes. You can easily transfer stock electronically to our school’s brokerage account. The value of your gift and tax deduction is the mean price of the stock on the date of transfer.
Matching Gifts
Did you know many companies offer a matching gift program to encourage philanthropy among their employees? You may be able to double, or even triple, the impact of your gift! Matching gifts are counted toward your annual giving in our donor recognition categories.
Scan the QR code with your phone’s camera to learn more about ways to support Epiphany School:
Clockwise from top: Robert Spock Circle Gathering at Derek and Jessica Crain’s home; Leadership Donor gathering at Effie and Kevin Gleason’s home; the donor gift for Jean Augustine Circle Contributors.
Endowment Funds
The Epiphany School Endowment was created in 1983 to ensure the financial stability of the school. It has grown to more than $14 million today. The corpus is kept in place; the earnings from the endowment provide monies for special projects, financial aid, faculty development, arts enrichment, technology, buildings and grounds, and learning skills.
The establishment of the Endowment Fund Campaign in 1983 was spearheaded by Mr. Jack Goodfellow and a committee of past presidents of the Epiphany School Board of Trustees. Below is a little bit of information on a few of our named Endowments.
Arts Fund
Established in 1992, the purpose of this fund is to provide funding to our art program to allow students to be creative and express their artistic curiosities.
Augustine Hall Maintenance
Established in 1998, the purpose of this fund is to cover ongoing improvements and maintenance of Augustine Hall. It is named after Epiphany School’s seventh Head of School, Jean Augustine.
Dorothy Griffin Learning Skills Scholarship
Established in 1984 by Matt and Cameron Griffin, in honor of their mother, Dorothy P. Griffin, to honor her upon retirement from 15 years of teaching Learning Skills at Epiphany School. The purpose of this fund is to provide financial aid to Epiphany School students requiring supplemental Learning Skills support and tutoring to learn and thrive in school and to reach their full potential.
Faculty Enrichment
Established in 1983 by the Board of Trustees to support teacher professional development.
Financial Aid Endowment
Established in 1990. The purpose of this fund is to provide tuition support to families who may not otherwise be able to afford an Epiphany School education.
General Buildings & Grounds
Established in 1990, the purpose of this fund is to support and maintain the historic buildings and grounds of the Epiphany School campus.
George O. Edwards Faculty Enrichment
Established in 2008 by the Board of Trustees, in honor of Epiphany School’s ninth Head of School, George O. Edwards. Inspired by George’s commitment to the ongoing education of his faculty and staff, this fund supports faculty/staff development and enrichment.
Jenny Cummins Children’s Opportunity Fund
Established in 2019 by Jenny and Richard Cummins. The purpose of this fund is to provide tuition assistance to under-represented students. It is the donor’s preference that the award supports students of African American, African, Hispanic, or Latino origin.
Contributors to Endowment Funds
We are very grateful to those who contributed to Epiphany School’s endowment funds during this fiscal year.
Jenny and Richard Cummins
Matt Griffin and Evelyne Rozner
Dwayne and Andrea King
Macquarie Group Limited
Jeffrey Shiu and Emily Liu
The Whatley Family Foundation
Moccasin Lake Foundation Endowment Fund
Established in 2022 by the Moccasin Lake Foundation. The purpose of this fund is to provide tuition assistance to Epiphany School students and families.
Robert Spock Learning Skills
Established in 1983 by the Board of Trustees, in honor of Epiphany School’s fourth Head of School, Robert Spock. The purpose of this fund is to provide support to Epiphany School’s Learning Skills program.
Technology Fund
Established in 1992. This fund supports improvements in technology hardware, software, and faculty training, all an integral part of the Epiphany School education experience.
Willard Smith Buildings & Grounds
Established in 1997.
Endowment Funds 2022-2023 2021-2022
Arts Fund $320,425
Volunteers
At its heart, Epiphany School’s culture of philanthropy is built on the spirit of volunteerism. There are so many ways to get involved in our school community, from volunteering in our classrooms and library to sharing your personal stories, family and cultural traditions, or professional expertise with our students.
In the past year alone, families have read stories in classrooms, chaperoned field trips, helped produce our annual Carnival event, organized our donation drives, handed out hot cocoa at our First Friday Fun tables, and so much more. Additionally, grandparents and special friends have attended grade-level performances, enjoyed lunch with their student, and attended Grandparents and Special Friends Day.
2022-2023 Volunteer Hours: 5,000+
Volunteer Opportunities
Ice Cream Social Curriculum Night
Walk to School Day
First Friday Hot Cocoa
Annual Fund Celebrations
Grade Level Performances STEM Night
Teacher Appreciation Flower Arrangements
Grandparent and Special Friends Day Carnival
Graduation Reception Auction
2022-2023 EPC
Executive Committee Volunteers
EPC Co-Presidents
Erin Lea
Somany An
EPC Welcome Committee Chairs
Ashley O’Neil
Gena Bettin
EPC Volunteer and Community Engagement Chair
Danielle Green
EPC Secretary
Khanh Tran
EPC Advisory Chairs
Nikki Putnam
Kirsten Wiggers
Grace Pak
The Epiphany Parent Council (EPC) is made up of all of the parents/guardians who have a student currently enrolled at Epiphany School. Each year, the school and the EPC executive committee ask parent/guardian volunteers to help run and support the many activities and celebrations that foster our vibrant and inclusive community.
“Volunteering at Epiphany School means I can show up for my daughter and support the school at the same time. By seeing me volunteer it shows her that I am invested in her education and the Epiphany community.”
—Danielle Green, current parent and EPC Volunteer and Community Engagement Chair
2022-2023 EPC Co-Presidents Erin Lea and Somany An.
Our Latest Alumni!
Class of 2016 Reunion
Every year, we bid farewell to our graduating seniors with a heartwarming Epiphany School alumni reunion, offering a cherished journey down memory lane. This past June, we joyfully gathered over 35 members of the Class of 2016 to celebrate and reminisce about their time at Epiphany School!
This occasion provides a unique opportunity to reconnect with former classmates, beloved teachers, and families. If you are interested in being part of the planning committee for your upcoming alumni reunion or hosting an alumni parent event, please reach out to Alanna Hamilton, Annual Giving and Alumni Manager, at ahamilton@epiphanyschool.org.
Alumni from the Epiphany School Class of 2016 are proudly representing our school at the following colleges and universities:
Barnard College
Baylor University
California Polytechnic State University
Case Western Reserve University
Colby College
Colorado College
Columbia University
Hamilton College
Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University
Loyola Marymount
Northeastern University
Occidental College
Pitzer College
Salisbury University
Santa Clara University
Seattle Pacific University
Southern Methodist University
Stanford University
Texas Christian University
Tulane University
University of California, Santa Barbara
University of Chicago
University of Pennsylvania
Washington and Lee University
Washington University in St. Louis
Stay Connected
Alumni at Epiphany School have so many opportunities to stay connected! In the past alumni have returned to campus to volunteer and connect with old friends at Carnival, read to our pre-k students, lead after-school clubs for Extended Day, and attend our annual class reunion. Whether you’re stopping by to say hello to your former teachers, giving to our Annual Fund, or volunteering for one of our school’s many beloved events, your participation is vital—and so appreciated!
Alumni Opportunities
Once you become an alumnus of Epiphany School, you are forever a part of this caring and supportive community. Whether you are a seventh grader, high school sophomore, college graduate, out-of-towner, or local community member, there are many ways for you to stay involved in life at Epiphany School.
• Share your story and your latest contact information (scan the QR code below!)
• Run an Extended Day Club
• Join us and volunteer at our annual Carnival event
• Work or volunteer at our summer and school break camps
• Volunteer in classrooms or on our playground
• Participate in service learning projects
Get in touch with us and learn more by emailing alumni@epiphanyschool.org
Alumni enjoy returning to Carnival to catch up with friends, spend time with their younger siblings, help volunteer at a booth, or even host their own booth!
Alumni Updates
Starling D. Hunter III, Ph.D.
Class of 1975
Dr. Starling D. Hunter III shared a very special story: attended Epiphany School from kindergarten to sixth grade. The years were 1968-1975. The late Mr. Spock was headmaster then. My younger brother also attended Epiphany for part of that time. In the summer of 1972— between third and fourth grade for me—our father died of cancer. Some years later I learned from my now-deceased
mother that she was financially unable to send us back to the school after our father’s passing. However, someone at or associated with the school made an anonymous donation that allowed us to continue, at least until such time as my mother remarried, perhaps even longer.
My brother and I have never been told the name of the anonymous donor(s) and we don’t really need to know. All
we do hope is that if they are reading this, know that now and forever we will be very deeply appreciative of for their generosity. It has made a huge difference in our lives.
As for how things turned out... after Epiphany, we both went on to Lakeside. eventually got an undergraduate in electrical engineering and worked at Boeing, then went to Duke for my MBA, and then later a PhD also from Duke. was also on the faculty at MIT and Carnegie Mellon (among others). I now live in Sweden and next year will be teaching at London Business School. My brother became a software engineer.
Emmett Arnold, Class of 2018
Emmett Arnold is currently studying abroad in France for a semester after falling in love with French at Epiphany with Madame Z. Emmett shared he truly doesn’t think he would be in France right now if it weren’t for Madame Z and her impact on him as a student.
Emma Gilshannon, Class of 2010
Emma Gilshannon has returned to Connecticut after graduating college in 2021. Working as a medical assistant at the Planned Parenthood clinic in New Haven, Emma passionately cares for patients, advocating for their right to make informed health decisions. She plans to continue at the clinic for another year before pursuing a master’s degree in nursing to become an advanced practitioner in nurse midwifery.
Paris Buren, Class of 2015
Paris Buren recently declared a major in political science and is on the pre-law track at Emory University. Additionally, she has been accepted as a student intern for Emory’s Office of Civic and Community Engagement.
Max Crouse, Class of 2021
Max Crouse completed the Tunnel Vision Marathon! The race marked Max’s first marathon and his father, former Board member (and fellow runner) Dan Crouse’s second. Max expressed his continued inspiration from Mr. Bush’s motto, “Finish Strong!”
Ginny Barnes completed her degree in Mechanical Engineering from USC in May 2022. Currently, she is pursuing a Master’s in Data Science at USC, furthering her academic achievements.
Anya Arnold, Class of 2021
Anya Arnold has started rowing, discovering a passion for the sport and the friendships she has already made. She just wishes she started sooner! Anya shared her gratitude for her time at Epiphany School and acknowledged the impact of learning manners and the 3 Rs and Cs on her life thus far.
Ginny Barnes, Class of 2012
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