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Annual Report of Giving
Celebrating our10th Year
Esperanza Academy’s Four Core Values
Dear Friends,
As an Episcopal school, integrated into Esperanza Academy’s curriculum and programs are four core values – wisdom, integrity, leadership, and service – that help our students develop exemplary character.
When I came to Esperanza Academy over four years
Wisdom Wisdom means more than
intellectual knowledge and achievement. It speaks of a student’s internal compass - her good judgment and insight, and how she processes right and wrong, truth and untruth, and good decision from bad decision.
Integrity Students with integrity do not
just refrain from lying, cheating, or stealing; they do the “right thing” even when no one is watching. Students who display integrity are able to live in such a way that their interactions with others help and positively influence those around them.
Leadership Using their wisdom and
integrity, leaders learn to harness their own moral compass to lead others to accomplish a common goal. Good leadership is the ability to influence and inspire others for the greater good.
Service Service means helping our families, friends,
community, and society. We serve not because we seek recognition; we serve because we believe that to whom much is given, much is expected. The four values can be conceived of as four concentric rings - beginning with the internal and progressing through the external. Each value augments and enriches the others. These values lay the groundwork for our students’ character and spirituality and are an integral part of an Esperanza Academy education.
ago, I came to a school that was just coming out of its infancy. We had our first two classes of graduates in high school, and many challenges to face every day in providing a first rate education to underserved young women in Lawrence. When I look at Esperanza Academy now, I see a strong, vibrant institution. We are accredited, we have a rigorous academic program and rich athletic and arts opportunities, our graduates are attending wonderful secondary schools and colleges, and they are coming back to work with our current students. Equally important is that we have built the financial foundation for Esperanza Academy to continue to serve many more girls in Lawrence for years to come. This work at Esperanza Academy represents a powerful coalescence of many peoples’ efforts— teachers who give their hearts and souls to our students, parents who partner with the school, and the many benefactors who make it possible for this school to continue to transform the lives of the young women who are lucky enough to attend. This annual report represents a celebration of the power of shared mission over the past twelve months. By now, I trust that you have heard that this will be my last year at school. It has been my pleasure to serve as the head of Esperanza Academy for the past five years; please know how much I am looking forward to spending the next eight months working with you. I am committed to ensuring that the school has a positive and smooth transition to new leadership, and Stephanie and I are eager to continue the many beautiful relationships we have built during our time as part of this community. Sincerely,
Christopher H. Wilson Head of School
Fall 2015 Contents
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Focus on Core Values: Service – An Interview with Jim Nichols
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Esperanza Academy: The First Ten Years
AISNE Accreditation Solidifies Esperanza Academy’s Identity
10 Benefactors 15
Financial Report
Service
Ask Esperanza Academy students or alumnae about their favorite teacher at Esperanza, and they will frequently mention “Mr. Nichols.” James Nichols, Esperanza
have to engage the problem, and persevere through the difficulties of
the year, I expected most—if not all—of the classes to be good. Now
solving it by remembering and applying the rules to come up with the
after eight years of teaching, I am very disappointed if any class does
right answer.
not move us toward our goals. Q: What happens if a student is resistant to Q: Since that first year
learning math or doesn’t seem to “get it?”
was so challenging, what
Jim: I am relentless. I keep going at them and try
motivated you to persevere? Jim: I had made the commitment and I really loved
math teacher, joined
more important the work I was
2007 after a career in the business world. For Nichols, the road to teaching was not linear, but becoming a math teacher was always part of the equation.
Magnate to Math Teacher
“All Girls Can Learn Math” Q: Tell us about the transition from business to teaching. How did you prepare? Jim: It really wasn’t that great of a stretch. I have a degree in mathematics and both my sisters are teachers, and my plan was to teach after I retired from business. Once I made the decision to retire, I asked a friend who taught math at Shore Country Day School if I could sit in on her classes. So, five days a week for four months, I sat in math classes listening to the teacher and helping kids who were struggling. I loved it.
According to Nichols, his work as a leader of companies was not that different from what he does in his classroom at Esperanza: educating (employees or students), setting priorities, and reaching goals. Nichols’ math mantra is “All girls can learn math!” and nothing makes him happier than proving this to even the most math-phobic students who enter his classroom.
competitiveness and determination to find the answers come in. You
expected to have two successful classes each day and by the end of
Academy’s revered the school’s faculty in
Nichols graduated from Christian Brothers University with a degree in mathematics and for 35 years worked in product marketing, rising to the rank of president at several prominent companies, including Chex Cereal, Beechnut Baby Food, and Ralston Purina Private Label Foods. After retiring as president of a plastic bag manufacturing company in Boston, he hung up his suit and is now following his calling.
As that first year progressed, my expectations increased. Soon, I
Q: How did you come to teach at Esperanza Academy and how would you describe your initial experience? Jim: My wife had heard about Esperanza and so I made inquiries and was invited to come in. That first year was really difficult. The school was still very new and I think both the girls and the teachers were learning their boundaries. I yelled a lot and struggled to the point that if one out of four classes went well, then that was good enough.
the girls and knew how much doing at Esperanza was than anything I had done before. Does it really matter that much if I sell another box of cereal or another jar of peanut butter? This work is about changing girls’ lives. I raised five successful kids of my own and now I am helping our girls at Esperanza learn the critical skills that will help them be successful in life. The ability to think—mathematically
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different approaches to see what works for that
I knew how much more important the work I was doing at Esperanza was than anything I had done before. Does it really matter that much if I sell another box of cereal or another jar of peanut butter? This work is about changing girls’ lives!
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particular student. I often use their peers to help. Sometimes students learn more from each other because it’s less intimidating. I find at times that the less I talk, the more they learn. The girls really love to present, to go up to the board and show their peers what they know. Q: In your eight years at Esperanza, what is the most important teaching lesson you’ve learned? Jim: Some things in life are harder than others, and math is not easy. Half the battle is getting students to like class and it took me a while to accept that you’re not always going to have 100 percent buy-in. For me, incorporating humor into the lesson seems to work. In every class there
or logically—is a critical skill necessary for success in today’s world.
should be laughter. Math may not be your favorite subject, but if you
Solving real-life problems through critical, logical thinking will help
like being in class, your mental framework is changed and you go
these students achieve success in life.
in with a more open mind. You are receptive to learning if you don’t dread going to class. I cannot express how satisfying it is when I hear
Q: Why does the stereotype persist that girls struggle with
a girl say “I used to hate math and now it is my favorite class.” That is
math?
why I am a math teacher.
Jim: I think generally boys are taught to compete and girls are conditioned to be nicer, so they have to be re-taught to fight for the answer through perseverance. Math requires abstract thinking. You are presented with sets of problems to solve and that’s where that
Esperanza Academy: The First Ten Years...
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welve years ago, Esperanza Academy was just a dream – sparked by reaction to the startling fact that Andover and Lawrence had the largest household income disparity between two contiguous communities in the United States, and the high school graduation rate in Lawrence was a meager 41 percent. The audacious idea to open a school that would provide a transformative education to the young women of Lawrence took
shape in a meeting between the vestries of Christ Church Andover and Grace Church Lawrence. This committed group of volunteers knew that the young women of Lawrence needed hope for a brighter future, and the opportunity to reach their potential. Esperanza officially opened its doors to 42 fifth and sixth graders in September 2006. Now in our tenth school year, we invite you to look back on the first decade of Esperanza history.
2004 On June 3, 2004, the Board of Trustees convenes its first meeting at Christ Church. The Board of Trustees applies for nonprofit tax status and incorporates Esperanza Academy. 2002 Christ Church Rector, The Reverend Jeff Gill, calls on his parishioners to reflect on ways they could help the neighboring city of Lawrence.
The Board selects the name Esperanza Academy, after founding member Marty Montañez heard from Lawrence girls that they saw no future for themselves and felt they had no hope. Esperanza means “hope” in Spanish.
The vestries of Christ Church and Grace Church of Lawrence brainstorm a highimpact project in Lawrence: a tuition-free, independent girls’ middle school.
Led by real estate developer Tom Maher, the Board selects 198 Garden Street, Grace Church’s annex building, as Esperanza Academy’s campus.
2003 Christ Church and Grace Church form a joint exploratory committee that conducts a six-month, needsassessment study in Lawrence. Reverend Gill writes a letter to Massachusetts Diocese Bishop Tom Shaw; Bishop Shaw agrees to support the venture.
2005 Esperanza Academy hires Laurie Bottiger as founding head of school, a year before the school opens its doors. In April, the Maher family hosts Esperanza’s first fundraiser, a car wash! A coffee hosted at Essex Arts Center, a reception at Brooks School, and a benefit concert at Topsfield Trinity Church soon follow.
2006 On April 24, 2006, Esperanza Academy holds its first admissions lottery, from which 42 girls are selected. On September 6, 2006, with balloons, music, and many friends on hand, Esperanza Academy opens its doors to the first fifth- and sixth-grade classes. For the following two years, Esperanza added one grade per year to reach capacity.
2008 Esperanza Academy reaches full capacity, with all four grades enrolled.
2012 Esperanza Academy holds its first “Breakfast at Fenway Park” fundraising event.
2009 Esperanza Academy graduates its first class of eighth graders.
Esperanza Academy partners with Life Together to create the AmeriCorps Teaching Fellowships, a two year program in which fellows teach, work for social justice, grow as leaders, and live in community with other fellows.
2011 In July, Christopher H. Wilson, becomes Esperanza’s second head of school. Esperanza Academy launches the athletic program, including interscholastic and intramural teams.
Graduate Support Program Esperanza Academy’s graduate support staff works closely with students and parents to provide guidance and assistance throughout the high school and college application processes. The goal is to ensure that each young woman is placed at a secondary and post-secondary school that will both challenge and nurture her to reach her full potential.
AISNE Accreditation Solidifies Esperanza Academy’s Identity as an
Exceptional Independent School
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ince opening its doors in 2006, Esperanza
defined AISNE standards. The self-study report
Academy has built a strong foundation
was then submitted to AISNE for consideration.
and achieved tremendous results, including a 100 percent high school graduation rate and 85 percent college enrollment. While
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Esperanza launches its own healthy school meals program that includes breakfast, lunch, and two snacks. Esperanza, with a plot of land from Groundworks Lawrence, builds and plants its first community garden.
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Esperanza begins a partnership with the Merrimack Valley YMCA to take the entire school to Camp Nokomis, on Bear Island in Lake Winnipesauke, for a weeklong camp experience.
most powerful endorsement yet. AISNE accreditation solidifies Esperanza’s place among other exceptional independent schools nationwide.
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comprised of teachers and administrators from peer schools, conducted a multi-day site visit that involved observations and conversations with administrators, faculty, parents, students,
working ten-plus-hour days,” said Head of School
and board members, and included a thorough
Chris Wilson. “But what a great gift it proved
examination of all areas of the school’s
to be—providing the Academy, our faculty, and
operations as listed in the eight criteria. The
Trustees with an invaluable opportunity for self-
visiting team then presented its findings and
evaluation, reflection, and institutional dialogue
recommendations to the AISNE Board of
that made us step out of our busy roles within the
Directors, who unanimously granted Esperanza
school to more fully appreciate the work, love,
Academy accreditation.
and dedication that is poured day in and day out
The Visiting Team’s Report stated in its cover letter: “You should be proud of the many ways the Academy has evolved in its first decade. It
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echo the sentiment enthusiastically shared by
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one faculty member in the opening reception,
services, and strategic advocacy for
‘We get better every year!’”
independent schools throughout New England.
“Accreditation was, at times, a grueling
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compare its performance over a broad “range
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of standards of good practice.” It affirms a
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identifying areas for improvement and change. The two-and-a-half year accreditation process undertaken by Esperanza Academy began in
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the fall of 2012 with information gathering,
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research, and investigation of the systems and
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procedures in place at the Academy. Faculty, Trustees, and other members of the Esperanza community generated the self-study report, which painstakingly documented the school’s practices, procedures, and philosophy in
Accreditation Report Cover Letter
This past May, a visiting team from AISNE,
What is AISNE Accreditation and Why Does it Matter?
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2015 Esperanza Academy earns full accreditation from the Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE).
of Independent Schools in New England program for primary schools—is the Academy’s
College
2014 Esperanza Academy purchases iPads for all students through a technology grant from the Van Otterloo Family Foundation.
enthusiastic accreditation from the Association (AISNE)—a nationally recognized accreditation
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Esperanza’s credibility, earning full and
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Greater Lawrence Technical
2013 100% of Esperanza Academy’s first alumnae class graduates from high school.
these achievements have contributed to
‘‘
Esperanza Academy is a very special place…our time on campus confirmed that you do truly live your mission.”
is inspiring to hear members of the community
process of in-depth assessment of systems and processes, undertaken by a faculty already
into making Esperanza Academy a beacon of hope in the City of Lawrence. AISNE accreditation has reinvigorated and reaffirmed our commitment to Esperanza Academy’s mission.”
THANK You
THANK You
Student Sponsorship
Creating a Relationship - Changing a Life Esperanza Academy’s Student Sponsorship Program provides the opportunity for donors to experience in a personal way the difference that Esperanza Academy makes in a student’s life.
Student Sponsors Lucy and Tom Abisalih*
Christine and Christopher Harvey*
Margot and George Bixby
Sallie Craig and Dr. Douglas Huber
Elizabeth and Andrew Blanchard*
Nancy and Tom Maher*
Denise Bordanaro and David Johst
Amy and Paul Mandragouras
Ann and Dr. Robert Buxbaum
Lisa and Steve Martin*
Susan Casey and Peter Calkins*
Victor Mill, III
Jay Cooke, III
North Shore Women for H.O.P.E.
Fotene Demoulas and Tom Cote
Sheila and Greg Serrao
Nancy and Bruce Dirks
Winnie Swan and Dr. David Greenstein
Christine and Bill Dwyer
Natalie and William Whelan*
Cathy Perron Eaton and Henry Eaton
Dr. Modena and Gary Wilson*
Lynn and David Eikenberry
Susan and Anthony Wilson
The Rt. Rev. Alan Gates*
Rosalyn Kempton Wood*
*Leadership Donors sponsor two or more students or make an additional gift beyond a single sponsorship to the Student Sponsorship Program.
100,000 and Above Diana and Peter Merriam Janet and Michael Rogers Rosalyn Kempton Wood 50,000 to 99,999 Cornelius A. Wood 1969 Charitable Trust Cornelius A. Wood and Muriel P. Wood Fund 25,000 to 49,999 Amelia Peabody Foundation Cummings Foundation Mary Etta and Bob King Therese and Kurt Melden Edward S. & Winifred G. Mosely Foundation Rands Foundation State Street Corporation Matching Gifts Wellington Management Company Yawkey Foundation II 20,000 to 24,999 Fotene Demoulas and Tom Cote Liberty Mutual Foundation Sears & Other Funds The Hamilton Company
15,000 to 19,999 Lucy and Thomas Abisalih Christine and Bill Dwyer Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hart, III Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation Wells Fargo Dr. Modena Wilson and Gary Wilson 10,000 to 14,999 Joseph Antonellis Elizabeth and Andrew Blanchard Ruth and Frank Butler Susan Casey and Peter Calkins The Essex County Community Foundation Gable Family Foundation Tricia Harvey and The Right Reverend Alan Gates Christine and Christopher Harvey Josephine G. Russell Trust Bonny and Caleb Loring, III Mabel Horne Trust Nancy and Thomas Maher Virginia and Herbert Oedel Robert M. Birmingham Trust Natalie and William Whelan
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Melissa Weiksnar and Dr. Jeffrey Caruso Karen Catino Ranjani Chakraborty Tamme Chojnowski Elaine Clements Linda Cohen Linda and Robert Collamore Alex Conn Kevin Connolly Robert Connolly Erin Conway Michael Cousins Sam Covino Douglas Crabree Allison Curley Jodi Dalley Valerie Gurney and Matthew Daniel Damita Davis Jean De Jong Suzanne Defelice Jason Delmonico Micheline Deschaine Joe Desmond Elise Dibella Michele DiRoberto Daniel Doggett Henry Dorkin Gerry Dougherty Jackie Drapeau Dennis Drasco Beverly Duncan Gina and John Dussi Jennifer Dwyer Susan Dwyer William Dwyer Heather Emery Sheila Emmons Siena Epps Anna Jedrey and Evei Hudson Debra Faney Stephen Fernandez Kelly Ferrante Olivia Fiore Rachel Fisher John Flint James Flynn Samantha Fonti Ronald Fortino Anna Foy Robert Frampton Gary Freeman Anne French Jeffrey Ganz Francis Garvin Stephen Garvin Barbara Gaunt Steven Gerbsman Glenn Gibbs Tina Gibson Kathleen Gladstone Nerissa Gleason Ilana Golbin Susannah Goodwin Constance Gourdeau
Susan Gramolini Frederick Greaves Cynthia Grondin Kevin Gross Maren Gube Betsy Haley Paul Harder Hae Hart Linda Hartnett Albert Hauswirth Carolyn Heald Stephen Hecht Mary and Kevin Hellrigel Jaime Hennessey Cynthia Hibberd Diane Hinzelman David Hoak Paul Hollenbeck Robin and Arthur Horgan Donald Howard Betsy Hutchings Richard Hutchinson Atsushi Ishikawa Andrew Karaba Julie Karaba James Keefe Charles Keilty Christina Kemprecos Janet King David Kline Dexter Koopman Marc Kurnick Albert Kyle Sarah Lafond Annette Lasley Jason Late David Lautman Robert Lebar Margot Lindau Joan Lunn Katherine Kasper and Richard Luppy Marian MacDougall Jennifer MacLean Linda Maclean Kiame Mahaniah Leslie Malis Paul Mayo John McCarron Michael McGrail Hugh McGraw Barbara McGuire Patricia McSweeney Mary Beth and Raymond Medeiros Raul Medina Helene Michel Mike Mikson Karen Muise Frederick Mutter Raymond Nazarian Michelle Oates Susanne O’Connell Kate Ogle Juan Joel Palsen Daniel Pellegrom Louis V. Pelusi
Timothy Philpott Timothy Pickard Terri Popken Danielle Prentis Mather Preston Leslie Quigley Kevin Ramos-Glew Gilbert Rebello Judith Richmond Barbara Riggs Jane Riley Michelle Robertson Mark Robinson Anna Romer Patty Rosati Iris Roskell Dyan Ruffen-Maydrey Gerard Rufo Marjorie Russell Jane Salloway Kathy San Antonio Jennifer Scherck Peter Schragle Robin Shea Brad Shear Maria Simonetti John Skelton Erik Slivka David Smallman Hugo Smith Rebecca Somes Frederick Stimson, III Edward Stockbridge David Storer Daura Szymanski Carter Tallman Deborah and Rob Taylor Abby Thomas Michael Tighe Karen Tompros Diego Torres Holly Vietzke Hope Wallace Jaime Ward Randi Werner Carol Westhaver Jim Whitney Kimberly Whitworth Gregory Wiech Mary Williams Leonard Wilson Lisa Wright George Yip Sarah Young Included in this report are donations received between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015. If you made a gift to Esperanza Academy during this time period and it is not listed, or listed incorrectly, please forgive our error and call the Development Office at 978-686-4673 x22 so that we can properly acknowledge your gift.
Gifts of Time and Talent Laura Bange-Stephens Heidi Baxter Jane Bearden George Bixby Denise Bordonaro Linda Borland Angela Brown Winthrop Brown Shelagh Burke Charles Butler, III Frank Butler Yeng Butler Allison Caffrey Peter Calkins Andrea Carlin Susan Casey Chyten Test Prep, Andover Dianne Cruz Noemi Custodia-Lora Kimberley D’Alelio Marty Doggett Patty Doggett Christine Dwyer Debra Dyleski-Najjar Linda Epps Siena Epps Juan Espinal Reverend Gareth Evans Hudson Evei Exeter High School Spanish Honor Society Cristen Farrell Anne Feeney Marie Ferraguto Terri Ferraguto Rita Olivia Fiore Sharon Fisher Lori Flora Anne French Evelyn Friedman Mira Fürth Yvonne Garcia Jeananne Goodhue Governor’s Academy National Honor Society
Ian Gracey Deborah Gray Mackenzie Gray Frances Hamilton Margaret Hamilton Sharon Turley Harpin Cynthia Hastings Michael Helman Alexandra Hilario Sara Hinchey Linda Holt Marilyn Humphries David Jepsen Monique Johnson Joan Johnston Karen Jones Susan Kanoff Kappa Kappa Gamma Boston Alumnae Chapter Janet Kern Bob King Dr. Ilda King Helen Ann Knepper Betsy Kramer Lyndia Lamson Nancy Leland Margot Lindau Martha Lindsay The Rev. Kit Lonergan Tom Maher Susan Mandeville Lisa Martin Steve Martin Cheryl McInerney Abigale McKenelley Gina McKenelley Jennifer McKenelley Therese Melden Kathleen Mirani Kathy Moramarco Kate Morris Sue Nichols North Shore Women for H.O.P.E. John Oberteuffler Emily O’Brien
Head of School Christopher H. Wilson Mary O’Hare Frances Payne Cathy Perron Eaton Sandra Piasecki Ashley Pinakiewicz Bill Pinakiewicz Diane C. Pinakiewicz Pingree School Andy Platt Carolyn Platt Kathy Powell Jennifer Priest Mary Pritchard Deborah Reed Fernando Ricart Pamela Richardson James Rita Yahira Robles Christine Rogers Janet Rogers Paul Rokos Meg Rokos Christine Rothman Gregory Rothman Melissa Rothman Sylvia Sasso Jeff Schroeder Larry Schwartz Mark Shipley Carla Silver Margi Smith Frances Spayne Marie Stephens Winnie Swan Diane Tower Albert Valleau Betsy Williams Christopher Wilson Stephanie Hanes Wilson Susan Wilson Rosalyn Kempton Wood Robin Youngman
Financial Report
Board of Trustees
Revenue
Marty Doggett, President
$1,600,000
Susan Casey, Vice President
Revenue recorded during the 2014-2015 school year.
Dianne Cruz, Secretary George Bixby, Treasurer
GIVING BY SOURCE
Laura Bange-Stephens Denise Bordonaro Linda Borland Noemi Custodia-Lora
Annual Fund
40%
Ian Gracey Margaret Hamilton
Foundations & Corporations
23%
Michael Helman David Jepsen Steve Martin
Events
16%
Student Sponsorships
12%
Thanks to retiring trustees Heidi Baxter and Frank Butler for their years of service on the Board of Trustees.
Hours in the school day
11 Months in the school year
Graduates served
68 35 100% High school graduation rate
$1,023,000
Trustee Emerita Rosalyn Kempton Wood
9.5
College students
Diane C. Pinakiewicz Winnie Swan
Students served
High school students
Cathy Perron Eaton Janet Rogers
60
103
Christine Dwyer Marie Ferraguto
Esperanza 2014-15 By The Numbers
Churches & Others
9%
Scholarships awarded to students attending private high schools
85%
College enrollment rate
In-Kind Gifts Lucy Abisalih Andover Animal Hospital Jen Anthony A Yoga Practice Stuart Abelson Sue Bohenko Linda Borland Boston Red Sox Sean Bratches, ESPN Shelagh Burke Butcher Boy Market Patricia Butler Shirley Catella Chyten Test Prep, Andover Sharon and Steven Corben Dorothy Crawford Helen D’Alelio Family Foundation Kimberly and Gary D’Alelio Dino International Furs Jill Dougherty
Bill Dunn John Dussi Christine and Bill Dwyer Michele Edwards Elements Therapeutic Massage Elephant Walk Restaurant Linda Epps Cristen Farrell Lori Flora Flowers By Steve Karen and Ed Fraioli Anne French Mira Furth Margaret Hamilton Sheri and Michael Helman Linda Holt Marilyn Humphries Ipswich Country Club Irresistibles J. Christopher Haircutters, Inc.
Susan Kanoff Keys To Literacy Audrey and Richard Kradin Betsy Kramer J.P. Krueger, Fitness Together Terry and Douglas Kuhlmann Bill Langlois The Liberty Hotel Heather Linehan Gina McKenelley Jennifer McKenelley Cheryl Morrissey Sue and Jim Nichols North Shore Women for H.O.P.E. Laura O’Day Mary O’Neill Interior Designs Peabody Essex Museum Photos by Corinna Pingree School David Rese
Research for Better Teaching, Inc. Nancy Richardson Riemer&Braunstein LLP Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes Janet and Mike Rogers Christine Rothman Sheila Serrao Margi Smith Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Sol Bean Café FrancesSpayne St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Weston State Street Bank and Trust Marie and Russell Stephens Diane Tower Vintage Salon and Day Spa Kimberly Whitworth, Esq. Dana Wilson, Raspberries Catering Susan Wilson Rosalyn Kempton Wood
Many thanks to all of our benefactors who ensured that Esperanza Academy finished FY2015 in a strong financial position.
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Please join us for the following events Christmas Program December 14, 2015 - 3pm Esperanza Academy Science Fair March 22, 2016 - 10:00 am Esperanza Academy Breakfast at Fenway Park May 3, 2016 - 7:30 am Fenway Park, Boston Baccalaureate Ceremony June 5, 2016 - 5:00 pm Grace Church, Lawrence Graduation June 10, 2016 - 5:00 pm Grace Church, Lawrence
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