To educate and inspire young people to become thoughtful, creative, lifelong learners and self-disciplined, responsible, caring citizens.
BE KIND. BE HONEST. BE RESPECTFUL. BE OPEN. BE DEPENDABLE. BE A LEARNER. BE MY BEST. HARDING ACADEMY COMMUNITY CODE
DEAR HARDING ACADEMY COMMUNITY,
As I take a moment to reflect on the vibrant Harding community, I am filled with both inspiration and gratitude for the unwavering support and generosity that envelop us. This Annual Impact Report is more than just a summary of our accomplishments; it is a heartfelt tribute to the countless contributions that create a nurturing and inspiring environment for our students.
Thanks to the Harding Fund, the Building the Future capital campaign, and the initiatives led by the Harding Parents Association, we have raised significant funds that have transformed our school in remarkable ways. These contributions have allowed us to enhance our programs, expand our resources, and provide essential support to our dedicated faculty, all of which directly benefit our students.
Philanthropy extends far beyond financial contributions; it embodies the spirit of community. The time and talents you share—whether volunteering at the Harding Art Show, serving as a class chair for the Harding Fund, or managing the concession stand
during athletic events—all are invaluable. Together, we foster an environment where children feel supported, engaged, and inspired to become their best selves.
Looking ahead, we remain steadfast in our commitment to inspiring the minds and nurturing the spirits of every student at Harding Academy. Your continued support is crucial as we strive to enhance our programs and facilities, ensuring that Harding Academy remains a shining beacon of educational excellence.
Thank you once again for your generosity and dedication to our school. Together, we are not just shaping the present; we are nurturing the leaders of tomorrow.
With
heartfelt appreciation,
Micheline Dutil Interim Head of School Consultant
Since 1975, The Harding Art Show has been one of the largest and most successful fine art exhibitions in the Southeastern U.S. Held annually, this three-day event features over 80 artists from across the country, showcasing a diverse range of styles and mediums. As Harding Academy’s premier fundraiser, it attracts over 5,000 visitors to our Nashville campus, offering free admission and a variety of art for all tastes and budgets. This year, Co-Chairs Katie Fayard and Audrey Guest, alongside their dedicated team of volunteers, organized an event that sold over $1 million in art for the third consecutive year. It achieved its goals of fostering community, offering exceptional curated art, and supporting Harding Academy and arts education in Nashville. We’re grateful to our volunteers, patrons, and especially to 2024 Featured Artist Ashley Mary for her remarkable multi-disciplinary contributions to the show!
Drs.
Heritage Medical Associations
Kristin Storck, MD &
Lindsay Rauth, MD
Katy’s
Moe’s
Bronze
Rachel Halvorson Designs
Taylor Beach Design
HARDING FUND DONORS 2023-2024
Harding Academy warmly invites all community members who contribute $2,500 or more to the Harding Fund to our Annual Leadership Celebration, held off-campus. This special evening celebrates our collective spirit of giving and features a school update from the Head of School, highlighting Harding Academy’s latest achievements and successes. We are profoundly thankful to our alumni, parents, grandparents, faculty, staff, and friends who supported the 2023-2024 Harding Fund. Your ongoing generosity plays a crucial role in strengthening our school community.
Founder’s Circle
$20,000 and above
Mimi ‘97 and Nathaniel Beaver
Mark Bloom
Luci Cromer
Angie and Stephe Reynolds
Nancy and Walter Schultz
Head of School’s Circle
$10,000–$19,999
Amy ‘97 and Kenneth Adams
Mimi and Conner Harris
Harris Family Fund of Bank of America
Charitable Gift Fund
Mr. and Mrs. James B. Fields
Amy and Eric EykenSluyters
Cindy Kam and Rob Mikos
Jennifer and Michael McKenzie
The Mick Foundation
Nicole and Jonathan Scott
Karen and Max Speyer
Max Speyer Advised Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Carolyne and Chuck Steiner
Benefactor’s Circle
$5,000–$9,999
Anne Aaron-Lyle
Mickie and Tom ‘80 Andrews
The Andrews & Waller
Trust Fund
Megan and Jeff Bernstein
Heidi and Brandon Bundren
Pung Huang and Frank Byrd
Frank Byrd and PungPung Huang Family
Charitable Fund
Katie and John Fayard
Schwab Charitable
Nancy and Gary Fayard
Kaitlin and Will Flynn
Cassie and Charles Kelley
Erica and Jim Kever
Kever Charitable Fund of Raymond James
Lipman Brothers, LLC
Robert S. Lipman
Shelley and Gage Logan
Monica and Giacomo Meeker
Michelle and Erik Milam
Michelle & Erik Milam
Family Charitable Fund of Schwab Charitable
Sarah and Jeff ‘94 Moats
Lindsey and Chris Muscatello
Schwab Charitable Fund
Amy Hammer Nelson
Carol Len ‘84 and Scott Portis
Elizabeth and Craig Reavis
Millie and David Redmond
Meed Foundation Inc
Peggy and Dudley Richter
Lyndsey ‘99 and Clark Rollins
Kate and Eric Schneider
The Schneider Family Fund of U.S. Charitable
Gift Trust
Mandy and Brandt ‘95
Snedeker
Lauren ‘97 and AJ Stark
Emily and Michael Taylor
Ashley and Raddie Zlatkov
Charitable
Andrea and Timothy Stafford
The Stafford Family
Charitable Giving Fund of Schwab Charitable
Jeanne and Steve Thomas
Carla and Greg Thurman
Patron Circle
$1,500–$2,499
Jean Ann and Barry Banker
Martha W Banker
Charitable Trust
Joanne Baulch, Holly and David ‘76 Baulch
Baulch Family Foundation
Lisa and David Campbell
Katie and Ben Dehner
Leadership Circle
$2,500–$4,999
Anonymous (1)
Frannie and Albert Ambrose
Lindsay Bertelli
The Bickerstaff Family
Susan and Kent Burns
Margie and Bert Dale
Mac and Bill DeLoache
The DeLoache Family
Donor-Advised Fund of
Vanguard Charitable
Jessie and Nathan Followill
Janet and Matt Hardin
Lauren and Phil Hocker
Sara Kantrow and Daniel
Kearns
Jennifer Kyle
Kyle Family Donor
Advised Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle TN
Susan ‘83 and Elliott Leschen
The Andrews & Waller
Trust Fund
Marcia and Bob Mallard
Blake and Trevor Maschmeier
EBS Foundation
Caroline and Stuart McKenzie
Hadley and Timothy
Reynolds
Jessica and Johnny Rich
The Rich Foundation
Marissa ‘94 and Ben Russ
Jade and Uche Sampson
Melissa and Terry Shirey
Melissa and Terrence B.
Shirey Donor Advised Fund of Raymond James
Sharon and Charles Maumus
Kristen and Thomas McDaniel
Taylor and Whit Moloney
Piper Jaffray Community Relations
Kristin and Carl Monaco
Carl and Kristin Monaco
Charitable Giving Account
Jennifer and Jim Moore
Britton and Norris Nielsen
Margaret ‘97 and Stephen Orthwein Jr.
Kate and Brent Pennington
Linda and Sid Pilson
Linda and Sid Pilson
Schwab Charitable Fund
Patsy and Matt Powers
Mr. and Mrs. Vance P.
Derryberry
Bessemer National Gift Fund
Megan and Mihir Desai
Kimberly and Damon Drake
Leslie and John Ford
Allison ‘96 and Scott Freeman
Scott and Allison Freeman
Charitable Fund of Fidelity
Charitable
James Knox Frist ‘86
The Dorothy Cate &
Thomas F. Frist Foundation
Melissa and Bobby ‘81 Frist
The Dorothy Cate & Thomas F. Frist Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Gerber
Charlie and Hayley
Gerber Advised Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Lynda and Martin Gilmore
Amy ‘98 and Will Greathouse
Serena and Mitchell Harden
Drew Hardin
Jill and Benjamin Heavrin
Jill and Benjamin Heavrin
Charitable Fund at Schwab Charitable
Colleen and Warner ‘98 Jones
Warner Jones Giving Fund at Schwab
Charitable
Gracey Lipman ‘95
Mary Ann and Sam Lipshie
Emily and Matt Mangano
Monica Martinez Escamilla and Victor Romia Portoles
Renaissance Charitable Foundation
Leigh and Brian Reames
Reames Charitable Fund at Schwab Charitable
Jennifer and Evan Sanders
Robyn Satyshur
Mr. and Mrs. H. Pride Scanlan
Vanessa and Daniel Sharer
Gunnar Sheets
Monty and John ‘94 Steele
Karen and Jimi Westbrook
Reese Witherspoon
Reese Witherspoon
Foundation of Fidelity Charitable
Honor’s Circle
$750–$1,499
Anonymous (2)
Milbrey and Thomas Andrews
The Andrews & Waller Trust Fund
Michelle and Tyler ‘00 Augusty
Shaila and Brandon Bannock
Mary Beidler
Sogol Sepehri and Josh Belanger
Richard Betts
Mr. and Mrs. Frank J.
Bickerstaff III
Paige and Barr Biglane
Sarah Gay and James Boswell
Susie Brannon
Linda and Jim Cato
Lauren and Jonathan Connor
Sherilyn and Charlie Tallent
Susie Brannon
Kevin and Katie Crumbo
Pine Haven Foundation Trust
HARDING FUND DONORS 2023-2024
Laura and Andrew Eckstein
Peggy and Dick Fitzgerald
Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC
Marion and Adam ‘98 Floyd
Carol K. and Robert A. Frist M.D.
The Dorothy Cate and Thomas F. Frist Foundation
Rachel and Hoyt Halvorson
Phillip Hanks
Amanda Hardin
Mary Hilliard Harrington
Ryan Harrington
Ryan Hunt ‘99
Jackie and Bradley Jones
Joyce and Sam Jones
Kathleen and Jess Judy
Emily and Will Kendrick
Adam Kever ‘04
Rosemary and William
Kowalchuk
Cinda and Jeffrey Lack
Yeenee and Todd Leri
Fidelity Charitable Donor
Advised Fund
Caroline and Burk Lindsey
Natalie and Tim Lockney
Meggie and Corby Lucas
Mollie and Jesse Mann
Lindsey and Brad Margolis
Sharon and Charles Maumus
Sarah and Coleigh McKay
Tina and Steve McPherson
Layton Meng
The Blackbaud Giving Fund
Leslie Dillard and William Minkoff
Whitney and Chris Morris
Lisa and Burt Nowers
Janell and Felix Puryear
Jean and Robert Ramsey
Pam and Randy Rhett
Harriet and John Ross
Shaun and Zack Samples
Berkley and David Schwarz
Julie and Steve Smith
Kirsten and Arthur Smolensky
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Steele
Tom & Katie Steele
Charitable Fund, an American Endowment Foundation Donor
Advised Fund
Ishwaria and Vivek Subbiah
Kristy Swailes
Stephanie and Jay Tant
Sloan and Jim Thomas
Meredith ‘94 and Keith
Thompson
Vicki and Jim Toth
Elizabeth and Jeffrey Usman
Patti and Alan Vines
Erin and Richard Whetsel
Elaine and Carman Wenkoff
Wenkoff Family Fund of Ayco Charitable Foundation
Jessica and Ed White
Jeanette Bauchat and Chris
Wong
Marie Yeagle
Supporter
$1–$749
Anonymous (10)
Morgan and Amir Abtahi
André Adams
Grace Akbari
Kat and Cal Alexander
Louise and Will Alexander
Merrie and Robert Alexander
Shannon and Scott Alpert
Britt and Bill Anderson
Thomas and Mamie
Houser Charitable Foundation
Erin and Ben Anderson
Margaret Andrews ‘09
Catherine and Lawrence Apthorp
Anna Armstrong
Peggy and Brian Atwood
Jan and Lee Augusty
Stephanie and Eric Bacon
Victoria Bahr
Michelle and Adam Balfour
Heather and Ben Ball
Andrew Ballow ‘06
Kent and Brent Ballow
Gretchen Banzhoff
Bernardo Barbalat
Tiffany and Nate Bard
Carly Barringer
Caroline ‘93 and Luke
Beauchamp
Bonnie and David Becker
Fabra and Sam Belk
Meredith and Braden Bell
Kirby Betchick
Christiana and Stockton
Beveridge
Dr. Nancy Beveridge and Mr. Mark Beveridge
Brenda and Randolph Bibb
Camille and Charlie Biter
Elizabeth and Bryan Bleecker
Allison and Ben Bodzy
Laura and Colin Bonfiglio
Joan and Scott Borinstein
Lisa and Scott Borland
Debbie and Barry Boyd
Nicole and Bill Boylan
Francesca and Marques
Bradshaw
Michelle Bradshaw
Lauren Branham
Austin Branstetter ‘04
Hunter Branstetter ‘01
Julie and Dewey Branstetter
Shannon and Kelly Britt
Jane and Dennis Brock
Jamie Brook ‘98
Wendy and Craig Brooks
Elizabeth and James Broome
Helen and Morgan Brown
Jeannine and Tom Brown
Mariko Miyamoto and Jonathan Brown
Jessica and Hunter Brush
Blythe Bryant ‘05
Christopher Burch ‘83
The Bessemer National
Gift Fund - Burch House
G. P. Fund
Krista and Ben Burditt
Mr. and Mrs. Damon W. Byrd
Carol and Tim Caldwell
Catie and James Caldwell
Lisa Greene Caldwell ‘72
Susan and Bo Campbell
Dr. and Mrs. Michael G. Carlson
Rita and Leroy Carpenter
Sandy Carruthers
Chuck Carter
Amy and George Cate
Julie and Marty Cavallo
Ashley and Nicholson
Chadwick
Meagan Chaffin
Jocelyn and Nick Chambers
Emily and Devin Childers
Juliet and John Chobanian
Jana and Bert Chollet
Heidi and Jordan Christie
Komila and Ersin Cinar
Ellen and Peter Clark
Jean-Marie and Ryan Clark
Moira Clark
Rachael and John Clayton
Jay Codispoti
Langhorne ‘96 and Andrew Coleman
Rebecca and Deaver Collins
John Colton
The John and Julia Colton Family Advised Fund Advised Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
Scottie Coombs
Jane Corcoran
Jenny and Andy Corts
Sutton ‘97 and Peter Costanza
Anna and Chris Covington
Lauren and Ryan Craven
Nancy and David Crofford
Mary Crossman
Jay Crouch
Andy Dale
Whitney and Beau Daniel
Sara Danielsen
Shauna and Charles Darby
Jessica ‘96 and Mark Darden
Mary Catherine Davidson ‘09
Maggie Davis
Caroline and Rascoe Dean
Marilyn Dennison
Brigida and Edward Derrick
Isbel Salgueiro and Hector Diaz
Lis Dimascio
Diane and Mike Dioguardi
Steph and Brad Disher
Kristin and Tony Dixon
Lauren Kilgore and Matthew Dixon
Nic Donahue
Elizabeth and Scott Doolittle
Katie ‘96 and Josh Douglas
Deena and Frank Drummond
Laura and James Dugger
Sarah and Jack Eakin
Mary and John Earthman
Sandra and Bill Earthman
Carrie and Charles Eckstein
Suzanna Sherry and Paul Edelman
Edelman-Sherry Family
Donor-Advised Fund
Carolyn and Heath Edwards
Debby and Ed Eldridge
Carrie and Truitt Ellis
Leslie and Jason Embry
James and Colleen Emerson
Miriam and Joren Erickson
Vicki and David ‘75 Estrin
Sarah and Eric Fecht
Kimia and Kenny Kline
Tony Fernandes
Melissa and Alex Ferri
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Fioravanti
David Fitzgerald ‘88
Daniella and Jack Fleischer
Rachel and Matthew ‘01
Fleischer
Allison and Andrew ‘06
Fletcher
HARDING FUND DONORS 2023-2024
Kim and Richard Fletcher
Linda and Frank Floyd
Linn and Ken Folger
Lara and Doug Franck
Sarah and Richard Fremont
Grace and Brad French
Hayden and Jay Fulmer
G. Edward Gaffney
Mary Kay and Richard Galentino
Pauline and Richard Galentino
Lauren ‘05 and Jack Gallagher
Mary Carlisle and Ben Gambill
Lisa and Dan Gardner
Wendy and Vic Gatto
Klanci and Evan Gauthier
Hilary and Andrew Gedge
Ashley and Jon Gensler
April and Ryan George
Christi and Landon Gibbs
Martin Gilmore ‘91
Mary Fulcher and Zev Goering
Laura and Charles Goldberg
Lauren and William Gonzales
Martha and Zach Goodyear
Jennifer and Phil Gorham
Sarah Scarborough and Jeff Gowdy
Clair Green
Dr. and Mrs. John W.
Greene
Rusti ‘84 and Todd ‘83
Greene
Janeen and Rob Gregory
Navneet and Inder Raj Grewal
Meredith Manning
Griswold ‘08
Renata and Moyses Barbalat
Audrey and Bret Guest
Anne and Josh Gunnels
Tracy and Elias Haddad
Casey and Whitt Hall
Lilly and Josh Hall
Carlisle and Tom Hamling
Sherry Hanks
Misty and Matt Hardin
Lacy and Mark Hardison
Lauren and David Harper
Katie and Peter Hart
Miles and Wes Hartline
Matt Hassan
Stella and John Hassan
Jeff Haynes
Linda and Don Heath
Blythe and George Hefferan
Lois Held
Sigmund and Lois Held
Family Philanthropic
Fund of The Jewish
Foundation of Nashville
Rebecca Held ‘01
Bunny and Robert Hempel
Kelly and Taylor Hillenmeyer
Elizabeth Hines ‘97
Courtney and Sebastian Hoffmann
Karen and Whit Holcomb
Meredith and Jay Hollomon
Kristen and Nick Holscher
Lauren Gaffney and Ginger Holt
Richard Howell
Susan and Bill Huggins
Kayla Hunt
Catharine and Collin Husbands
Cara ‘96 and Carey Ince
Caldwell and Bill Israel
Lillian and George Israel
Megan and Mike Jacobs
Kelly and Justin Jarek
Mary Jennings ‘96 and
Dave Felipe
Hannah Johnson
Polly and Ryan Johnson
Julie and Richard L. Jones
Katie and Jake Jones
Clare and Tom Kaczmarek
Gretchen and Lee Kantrow
Gretchen and Lee
Kantrow Family Fund of the Baton Rouge Area
Foundation
Meghan and Jacek Kawecki
Carolee Kazmerowski
Lacey and Brent Keally
Kim and Mike Keller
Casey King and Jason
McClenney
Katie and Nathan Kivett
Diana and Casey Kloiber
Courtney and Chae Ko
Betsy and Chris Koehner
Dan Konopka
Janelle and Erik Kraemer
Kenneth Kraft and Luci Crow
Cassondra Kram and Brandon Steele
Ben Kreps
Barbara and Steve Kuffner
Mary Thomas and Mike Kuffner
Karen Kwarciak
Neill Broderick and Elliott
Kyle ‘95
Elizabeth and Gil ‘80 Lackey
Stephanie Sullivan and Taylor Lafrinere
Marlee and Jim Lawhorn
Ellen and John Lea
Tory and Reese LeBlanc
Joni and Allen Lee
Ellen and David Levy
Natalie Chantal Lévy-Sousan
Micha and David Ligon
Kate and Jason Linsley
Lisa Loper
Ruthie ‘96 and Matt Lowney
Sophia Lowney ‘23
Monica Lopez and Richard
Lyn-Cook
Cassie and Jake Madden
Abbi and John Maher
Inder Raj and Navneet Majhail
Betsy and Gayle Malone
George Malone ‘97
Ayaz Mammadov and Roya Talibova
Courtney and Joseph Mankin
Keren Bernard and Peter
Mannes
Sarah and Chris Mantle
Julie ‘97 and Jordan Marshall
Martha Brooke and Jeffrey
Martin
Natalie and Nathan Marty
Erika and Adolfo Matallana
Ellen and John Mayo
Lynley and Tee McCarley
Patricia McCarley
Mr. and Mrs. David McClary
Brianna and John McCormack
Sid and John McDaniel
Carey ‘97 and Mark McDonald
Carolyn and Tom McDonald
Pam and Lee McKnight
Helen and Renny McPherson
Bruce Melan
Kate ‘94 and Jonathan
Meriwether
Kelly and Bret Mettler
Reagan Militante ‘22
Jane Mills
Lori and Zach Mills
Jane and Britt Mioton
Sameena Khan and Fahad
Mirza
Jo Ann and Mike Mitchell
Elliott Moloney ‘22
Lisa and Joe Montgomery
Mary Ramsey ‘00
Andra Moran
Wendy and Kevin Morris
Lisa and Michael Moschel
Katherine and Ryan ‘00 Moses
Brenda and George Mudter
Alison and John Murfee
Stephanie and John Myers
Pat and John Mynatt
Erin and Kyle Neal
Benno Nelson
Jennifer and John Nelson
April and Jake ‘97 Nemer
Sara Neuss
Meredith ‘99 and Michael Nowers
Jean Oldfield
Kristen and Drew Oldham
Laurel and Ethan Orley
Ginny Orthwein
Mary Overstreet
Melanie and James Paddon
Lisa Thrall and Thanasis
Papaioanu
Melissa and Scott Parker
Amy ‘96 and Matt Pearson
Stephanie and Greg Pease
Tandy and Ryan Perkins
Amanda and Beau Perry
Patty and Mike Petrous
Mary Laura and John Philpott
Martha and Johnny Phipps
Alison and Greg Poland
Rebecca and Justin Poling
Erin and Benjamin Polly
HARDING FUND DONORS 2023-2024
Maurie Ponder
Amy and Chris Poole
Lauren and Patrick Poole
Crissa Portis ‘18
Leah Portis ‘11
McClain Portis ‘14
Emily and Josh ‘89 Powell
Lauren Prince
Rachel and Billy ‘97 Pritchett
Garrett Ramsey ‘03
Krista and Reggie Ramsey
Susan and Larry Ramsey
Coady and Bryce Rapp
Lindsay and Tom Rauth
Kristi and Travis Reaves
Abby and David ‘00 Regan
Laura and Martin Renkis
Jill and Steve Rich
Brooke and Russell Riebeling
Rich Riebeling
Martha and Dyer Rodes
Jacquie Rohricht
Delinda and Bart Rollins
Sarah and Christopher Rowe
Kate and Tim Rupert
Lindsay and Jason Sanford
Aubrey Sapp
Amanda and Robert Sawyer
Diana and Gunny Scarfo
Christie and Eric Schenk
Hedda and David Schmidt
Melissa and Justin Schmidt
Patrick Schuermann
Laura and Julian ‘99 Scruggs
Meredith Lawrence Scully ‘05
Natalie Sharpstone
Clea and John Shearer
Janet and Tony Shoemaker
Serena and John Sides
Janet and Russ Simons
Catherine and Drew Sloan
Katherine E. Smalley ‘05
Anne Moore Smith ‘82
Eileen Smith
Eric Smith
Jennifer Mathews Smith ‘74
Judi and Paul Smith
Elizabeth Snyder ‘04
Barbara and Patrick Solomon
Suzanne Sousan
Elise and Lee Spaventa
Beckye and Dan Sprouse
Caroline ‘98 and Lee Sprouse
Lindsay Staebell
Phil and Jackie Stankiewicz
Jamie ‘00 and Patrick Starnes
Kenneth Stephens
Kristina Storck
Jill and Mike Streams
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar W. Stuart
Katy Stumpf
Erika and Robert Sweeter
Anne Swift
Vicky and Bennett Tarleton
Jay Taylor
Jennifer Taylor
Tara and Jason Taylor
Austin Thigpen
Jenni Thigpen
Gail and John Thompson
Genevieve and Tyler Thompson
Lauren Thompson ‘05
Mindy and Phil Thornton
Ashley and Scott ‘91 Tomichek
Kathy and Tommy Tompkins
Whitney and Henry Topping
Jim Toth
Brenda and Sean Trimble
Kara Earthman Tucker ‘05
Jeremy Tujague
Sandi and Scott Tygard
Jessica and Heyburn
Underwood
Laura Underwood
Drew ‘00 and Andrew Urbain
Tracy Butlak and James Usdan
Lizzy Vasuta
Jennifer and Jon Viars
Anna Vogt
Catherine ‘94 and Chris Vrettos
Alex Waddey ‘87
Haley Wagner
Kim and Bill Wainwright
Jamie and Christopher Warnecke
Dr. and Mrs. John Warner
Susan and Tim Warner
Lauren and Austin Weaver
Jennifer Weinblatt and Phil McAndrew
Caroline and Robert ‘90 West
Dr. and Mrs. Kevin West
Allison and Scott Wheeler
Lauren Wheelock
Barbara ‘03 and Wes White
Colton White ‘20
Maddie White ‘22
Misty and Chad White
Sandy and Tom White
Aida and Mitchell Whitfield
David Whitworth ‘01
Dianne and Warren Wild
Grace and John Wilkinson
Becca and Brent Williams
Ginger and Josh Wimberley
Saundra and Rick Wimberley
Janette and Brian Wolf
Brenda and David Wood
Cortni Coleman-Woodard and Jared Woodard
Bailey and Alexander Woods
Harry Woosley ‘08
Katherine Woosley ‘10
Lee and Jessica Woosley
Eileen and Will Wright
Patti and Tom Wright
Adam Yardumian
Jordan Yates
Nancy Yeagle
Julie and Alan Young
Sara Zare ‘95 and Brian Senne
Erin Zagnoev ‘94
Anne Zuberer and Tim Watts
IN HONOR GIFTS
Anne Aaron-Lyle in honor of Holden and Grace Desai
Michelle and Tyler ‘01 Augusty in honor of Reed and Ginny Augusty
Paige and Barr Biglane in honor of Ward Biglane
Debbie and Barry Boyd in honor of Anna and Joey Spalluto
Susie Brannon in honor of Collin Brannon
Jamie ‘98, Jeremy, Anna, Cece, and Richard Brook in honor of Eli Russ
Mr. and Mrs. Damon W. Byrd in honor of Meredith Pekarske
Rita and Leroy Carpenter in honor of Harry Thornton
Ellen and Peter Clark in honor of Margie Clark
Rebecca and Deaver Collins in honor of Redding and William Israel
Pauline and Richard Galentino in honor of Leo Galentino
Jennifer and Phil Gorham in honor of Barry Jones
Dr. and Mrs. John W. Greene in honor of Mills Greene ‘24
Janeen and Rob Gregory in honor of Laura and Sam Gregory
Jeff Haynes in honor of Thomas McDaniel
Linda and Don Heath in honor of Tara, Jett and Ali Taylor
Lois Held in honor of James Held
Richard Howell in honor of Charlotte Fayard
Susan and Bill Huggins in honor of Allen Huggins ‘94, Ruthie Lowney ‘96 and Sophia Lowney ‘23
Lillian and George Israel in honor of Caldwell and Bill Israel
Lacey and Brent Keally in honor of Jackson Keally
Ellen and David Levy in honor of Joseph and Marci Levy
Mary Ann and Sam Lipshie in honor of Rosie and Nora Regan
Marcia and Bob Mallard in honor of Meredith Thompson ‘94
Tricia and Patrick Cave in honor of Susan ‘22 and Anne McCarley ‘24
Tina and Steve McPherson in honor of Hazel and Mather McPherson
Susie Brannon in honor of Collin Brannon
Michelle and Erik Milam
In honor of Chuck Carter
Pat and John Mynatt in honor of John and Ford Bickerstaff
Ginny Orthwein in honor of Hazel Orthwein
Mary Overstreet in honor of Mary Liza Hartong ‘08
Martha and Johnny Phipps in honor of Hayley Robinson ‘00 and Frances Phipps Grote ‘04
Susan and Larry Ramsey in honor of Garrett ‘03, Scott ;05 and Clay ‘09 Ramsey
Hedda and David Schmidt in honor of Madeline Schmidt
Meredith Lawrence Scully ‘05 in honor of Patrick Noon
Jennifer Mathews Smith ‘74 in honor of Emily ‘08 and Shelby Smith ‘07
Julie and Steve Smith in honor of Kaylee Saldana
Suzanne Sousan in honor of Adrienne Numbers
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar W. Stuart in honor of Jean Oldfield
Vicky and Bennett Tarleton in honor of Kate ‘94, Grace ‘22 and Jameson Meriwether
Lauren Thompson ‘05 in honor of all Harding teachers
Vicki and Jim Toth in honor of Landon, Dylan and Lauren ‘97 Stark, and Leslie Toth ‘00
Patti and Alan Vines in honor of Thomas Kuffner
Catherine ‘94 and Chris Vrettos in honor of Carolee Kazmerowski
Saundra and Rick Wimberley in honor of Henry and Clara Wimberley
Jessica and Lee Woosley, Harry ‘08 Woosley and Katherine ‘10 Woosley in honor of Jennifer Kyle
IN MEMORY GIFTS
Kent and Brent Ballow in memory of Carol Chambers
Richard Betts in memory of Faye Betts
Susie Brannon in memory of Travis Brannon ‘03
Jeannine and Thomas Brown in memory of Jeremy Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Damon W. Byrd in memory of Allison and Dr. Benjamin Byrd
Marilyn Dennison in memory of Don Schwartz
Andra Moran in memory of Ruth Moran
Margaret ‘97 and Stephen Orthwein in memory of Adam Long ‘97
Judi and Paul Smith in memory of Hailey Turner
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar W. Stuart in memory of Carol Chambers
HARDING ACADEMY GOLF
CLASSIC
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Baird Co
Jean and Robert Ramsey
CAPSTAR / Farmington Mortgage /
Billy Pritchett ‘97
CAPTRUST
Cherry Bekaert
Dale, Inc.
Diamond Wolves
Equitable Trust Company
French’s Shoes & Boots
Fulmer Lucas Engineering, LLC
SPONSORS
G.S. Moore & Son
In Honor of Max ‘29 and Lucy ‘31 Jones
Infinity Hospitality
Iroquois Dentistry
Isenhour Door Products
Kristen Winston Catering
Lee and Jessica Woosley
Lipman Brothers
National Certified Alarms, Inc.
Pinnacle Financial Partners
Portraits, Inc.
Proctor and Graves
Safe Haven Defense
Tennessee Titans
The Bickerstaff Family
The Closet Company
The Greathouse Company
The Moats Family
The Parent Company
Volunteer State Development
CORPORATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS
Alexander Interiors
Alleypong
Amanda Norman Studio
Answer Restaurant
Argent Trust
Ayco Charitable Foundation
Baird Co. and Foundation
Balloons and Confetti 615
Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund
Baton Rouge Area Foundation
Baulch Family Foundation
Belle Meade Animal Hospital
Benevity
Best Brands, Inc.
Bits and Bobs
BOOST FitClub
BP Gas Station
Branch Basket
Brett Glenn Floral Design
Brooke Riebeling Interiors
Camelot Enterprises
Catering by Johnny Haffner
Cauze Charitable Fund
Concept Technology Inc.
Corzine & Co.
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
D-BAT Nashville
Daily Crunch Snacks
Draper James LLC
EBS Foundation
Eddie V’s
Edley’s Bar-B-Que
Elan Hair & Skin
Epergene
Escape Day Spa & Salon
Evins Mill
Fairlane Hotel
Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC
Fidelity Charitable
Flowers by Memma
FLWR Shop
Framed! LLC
Gordon Jewish Community Center
Hart Ace Hardware Company
Hearne Dry Goods Co.
Hometeam Pizza
Hootenanny Games
Infinity Events & Catering
Iron Tribe Fitness
Iroquois Dentistry
Jana Smith Hair
Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles
Jimmy Kelly’s Steakhouse
JSX Airlines
Katie’s Dog Training
Katy’s Hallmark
Kona Ice Music City
Lipman Brothers, LLC
Little Art House
Little Indigo
Lizzie Pogue Interiors
Magpies
Manduu
Martha Case Nemer Fine Art
McKinsey & Company
Meed Foundation
Merrill Lynch
Mint Tulip
MissCaseyK, LLC
Modafleur
Mr. Bond Science Guy
Nashville Home & Interior
Nashville Plastic Surgery Institute at Maxwell Aesthetics
Nashville Sounds Baseball Club
Nashville Urology
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
Neily Bakes
OMSNashville
Parthenon PR
Patch
Pershing
Pine Haven Foundation Trust
Pinnacle Dermatology
Piper Jaffray Community Relations
Portraits by Griggs
Pure Sweat + Float Studio
Rachel Halvorson Designs
Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund
Redman Entertainment LLC
Renaissance Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Ryman Hospitality Properties Foundation
Sam’s Place
Santa’s Trees
Sarah and Jack Eakin
Schwab Charitable Fund
Shop Hampton House
Sperry’s Restaurant
SportFive
Spread Market & Larder
Stephanie Bacon
Streetcar Taps & Garden
Stryker
Taylor Beach Design
Tea Huntress
The Bessemer National Gift Fund
The Blackbaud Giving Fund
The Blowout Co. of Nashville
The Closet Company
The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee
The Dorothy Cate and Thomas F. Frist Foundation
The Golf Sanctuary
The Martha W. Banker Charitable Trust
The Medtronic Foundation
The Mick Foundation
The U.S. Charitable Gift Trust
Truxton Trust
Vanguard Charitable
Veronica Beard
Yearly Co.
YourCause, LLC
NAMED ENDOWMENT FUNDS AND AWARDS
Harding Academy is thankful to the many generous donors who have set up named endowment or scholarship funds. Active funds as of July 2024 include:
The Harold Black Family Scholarship Fund
The Harold Black Family Scholarship Fund was established in 2005. This endowed scholarship is based on financial need.
The Margaret Brownlee Scholarship Fund
The Margaret Brownlee Scholarship Fund was established in 1987 in honor of Miss Margaret Brownlee, a beloved Harding teacher who passed away in 1986. This endowed scholarship fund honors Miss Brownlee and her devotion to her students during her tenure at Harding Academy. The scholarship, based on financial need, is directed toward students in the upper elementary grades.
The Caldwell Fund for Minority Students
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Caldwell, III and his wife Dr. Adeliza Caldwell, parents of Harding alumni, established The Caldwell Scholarship Fund for Minority Students in 1983.
Faculty Enrichment Endowment Fund
Harding Academy encourages the enrichment of faculty and staff through continuing education and other activities. This fund was created to provide faculty with summer enrichment opportunities and the ability to pursue an interest or activity that results in personal growth, including travel, special programs or projects, and professional development.
The Harding Academy General Endowment Fund
The Harding Academy General Endowment Fund was established to support the long-term financial stability of the school. A portion of net annual earnings may be used when needed for operations.
The Manning Family Fund
The Manning Family Fund was generously established in 2013 by David and Lisa Manning and their daughters, Emily ‘04 and Meredith ‘08. The Manning Family Fund for Lower School Educator Professional Advancement was established to support professional development of Harding Lower School educators. The Manning Fund has been given in honor of former Head of School, Ian Craig (2006—2016), for his significant contributions to the Harding community.
The Sarah Frances Mudter Fine Arts Endowment
Established in April 2004 and made possible through a bequest by Sarah Frances Mudter, this endowment provides support for the fine arts.
NAMED ENDOWMENT FUNDS AND AWARDS
The
Don Schwartz Distinguished Educator Program
Harding Academy’s tradition of excellence includes leadership by the late Donald S. Schwartz, who served as head of school from 1997 - 2006. His tremendous contributions to the school included bringing guest educators to campus to inspire the Harding community’s continuous learning about new and effective educational approaches. In his memory, the Harding Academy Board of Trustees and Parents Auxiliary established The Don Schwartz Distinguished Educator Program in 2006. This endowment allows the school to bring distinguished educators to Harding to speak to the faculty/staff, board, students, and parents.
The Ed and Hettie Stuart Endowment
Recognizing that the strength of any great school lies largely in the members of the faculty and staff, The Ed and Hettie Stuart Endowment was established in December 2007 to endow a fund to recognize any members of the faculty or staff who have gone above and beyond in their service to the school.
The Dr. Jerry S. Sutton Memorial Scholarship Fund
This fund was established in 1989 in honor of the late Dr. Jerry S. Sutton by his wife, Barbara. Each year it is awarded to a student that has been determined to be in need of financial aid.
The Geraldine Swystun English Award
This award is given at graduation to the eighth grade student who has displayed a desire and an exceptional ability to communicate through the spoken and written word. He/she has developed outstanding skills in expository and creative writing.
The Vrettos Family Endowment
In December of 2019, Chris, Catherine (Stuart 1994), Caroline (2024), and Cathleen (2028) Vrettos established the Vrettos Family Endowment to provide funds for assembly enrichment and programs utilizing speakers, performers, and/or special guests for the Harding Academy community to enjoy during the school day. Each assembly will be given in honor and in celebration of an exemplary member of the Harding Academy faculty and staff.
