From the Head of School & Camp
Dear High Meadows Community,
What an absolute joy it has been to experience more of the traditions, events, and community connections that are hallmark to High Meadows this year. It has been amazing to reflect on the last 50 years of HMS&C and to prepare for our launch into the next half century of High Meadows. Guided by our mission, vision, and values, incredible work is being done here, remarkable learning is happening here, and lifelong memories are being made here. We’re so glad you’re part of our story.
I hope to see all of you on campus during our Anniversary Weekend (November 3-5). We look forward to welcoming community members from near and far from all chapters of High Meadows, then and now. Until then, enjoy reading our “Year in Review” magazine. I hope it provides a glimpse into and reminder of some of our highlights from 2022-23, not the least of which is celebrating the graduates of the HMS Class of 2023—our 30th 8th grade class!
See you next time on the meadow,
Lisa Baker Head of School & Camp
“It has been amazing to reflect on the last 50 years of HMS&C and to prepare for our launch into the next half century of High Meadows.”
Strategic Plan
At High Meadows, our Mission, Vision, and Values serve as a compass for our work, culture, and decision making. The Strategic Design Team’s work last year provided us with clearly articulated language in these areas for our faculty, staff and leadership to utilize daily.
We hope this new graphic rendition helps bring our priorities to life for our students and families. Enjoy!
Honoring Half a Century of High Meadows
Happy Birthday, High Meadows!!!
Donning camp shirts, swimsuits, sunscreen and smiles, nearly 1000 campers and camp staff kicked off High Meadows’ 50th anniversary in summer 2022 with a once-per-session birthday party complete with cake, singing, and fun. At the end of the summer, Camp hosted a 50th Summer Reunion with around 300 camp alumni and former/current staff members on campus for an evening of fun and fellowship. The 50th summer of camp marked the beginning of an institution-wide celebration of the 1973 founding of High Meadows School & Camp spanning from Summer 2022 through May 2024. In August, High Meadows students got to join in the fun with their own High Meadows birthday party where they received ‘High Meadows Forever’ t-shirts, participated in decade dances, and heard stories about the humble beginnings of HMS.
“In planning the 50th anniversary activities, our primary focus has been on community- offering current High Meadows families and those from the past an opportunity to connect and celebrate the magic of this place,” Lisa Baker shares. “We have mined old employee files, databases, the internet, and our human resources to try and reach as many people who have been a part of High Meadows over the years as possible. We hope to see them all here on the meadow for Anniversary Weekend in fall 2023!”
The school’s Advancement Department in collaboration with a robust volunteer team formed five committees to help support the 50th efforts. Led by volunteer tri-chairs Bud Lichtenstein, Sarah Bobbitt, and Amy Whittall, committees are focusing on Events, Honorary, Constituent Communications, Archives & History, and Projects and have been hard at work planning, researching, and connecting. “We hope to create an Anniversary Weekend experience that is rooted in the many things that make High Meadows such a unique place,” states Events Committee Chair, Samara Kaufman. “We want it to feel nostalgic and authentic and to offer a wide array of opportunities for High Meadows community members from then and now to have moments to share High Meadows together in meaningful ways.”
There will be events Friday through Sunday of anniversary weekend. Saturday night, High Meadows will host an adult social on the Lower Meadow with dinner, drinks, and a band. Influential contributors from over the years will be honored and acknowledged. “We can’t wait to welcome back alumni, alumni families, former teachers, founders, and others to whom High Meadows has been a special place. Not only are we celebrating our first 50 years, we are also coming together to envision and invest in the next 50 years,” shares Grace Shickler, chair of the Honorary Committee, alumni parent, and former Early Years Principal. “High Meadows is a place that has had tremendous positive impact on thousands of people. I’m excited to see what the future holds and to continue find ways to stay connected.”
The Magic of Middle Years
With one foot rooted in childhood and the other stepping eagerly into adolescence, middle schoolers can pose a perplexing combination of needs and contradictions. High Meadows Middle Years teachers would tell you, however, that this distinct age and stage is also marked by heightened information processing abilities that allow students to delve more meaningfully into complex thinking, problem solving, self-reflection and growth. The adolescent brain is amazing in its capacity and plasticity, and High Meadows Middle Years program is designed to capitalize on these areas of rapid cognitive growth and to support the unique needs of this developmental transition.
So, what do middle schoolers need to thrive, and how does High Meadows’ program uniquely support and inspire them?
Collaborative Learning: One key element of adolescence is a strong social drive. Instead of trying to control and minimize socialization in the classroom, High Meadows teachers utilize this social motivation through collaborative work, dialogue-driven lessons, and exploring different perspectives and lenses on topics. Students also have intentional free time in their day to foster friendships, to exercise the navigation of social relationships, and to play. Many Middle Years students identify having positive relationships both with peers and teachers at High Meadows as a benefit.
Exploration and Self-Expression: High Meadows robust mini-course offerings provide Middle Years students the opportunity to choose from and try many different specialized courses including Animal Care, Yoga, Band, Debate, a variety of Fine Arts courses, Theatre, World Peace Games, Culinary Arts, and more. Mini courses are taken every day and run on a 6-week rotation, so students are able to explore a wide variety of topics and experiences across their middle school years.
Fostering Independence & Self-Confidence: All Middle Years students at High Meadows start their school year off with a six-week orientation focused on building social connections, study and organizational skills, and learning the structure and expectations of the Middle Years program. Students are encouraged to reflect on themselves as learners and community members, to set goals for themselves, and to consider what tools and strategies will help them succeed.
Mentorship & Leadership: One of the many benefits of a Pre-K through 8th grade school model is that our Middle Years students enjoy the role of being campus-wide mentors and leaders. Instead of being stuck in the middle or stranded on an island, our middle schoolers know that they serve as role models to their younger High Meadows’ counterparts. Middle Years students shine as facilitators at Community Gatherings, as buddies to younger students, and as empowered change-makers within our community. Being part of the whole at High Meadows allows Middle Years students to see the significance of their role in the community and to strive to make a positive impact.
Intellectual and Academic Challenge: High Meadows’ Middle Years program is known not only to prepare its graduates for academic success in a wide variety of public and private high school settings, but also for preparing students to stand out in those high school communities as self-advocates, engaged citizens, collaborative peers, and ethical leaders. With a majority of graduates starting their high school careers in AP and Honors classes, HMS alums come back to tell us that they were both academically prepared to thrive in their high school courses and had the skills and strategies to navigate the transition with confidence.
High Meadows graduates enter their high school years with a strong academic foundation, a passion for learning, and a keen understanding of what they need to be successful. Whether they attend a public or a private high school, they stand out as students who are invested not only in their own success, but also in making a positive impact on the schools and communities they become part of. “HMS graduates know themselves academically, trust themselves socially, and advocate for their own needs and hopes. They see themselves, are reflective, and understand the power of their own voice” shares long standing Middle Years teacher, Vanda Spinola.
Middle Years and Connections Principal Matt Nuttall observes, “We encourage our students to take healthy risks, to focus on learning as a process rather than simply on the outcome, and to continually reflect on not just what they have learned, but how they have learned it. We want to instill in our students the belief that they can do hard things, and that failure is not only a possibility for learning but is often a prerequisite for it, and that all of this is possible when we are part of a supportive, positive community of peers and adults that are all coming together to help each other grow and thrive.”
Coming Together
Face painting, crafting, rock art, and more bringing our community together for Fall Festival.
Welcome to the first day of school!
Welcome back to our alumni for our annual Alumni Reunion Dinner.
Our first Community Gathering of the year kicking
Emphasis Night, when students, parents, and community members come together and see how each grade approaches this year’s topic, Underground.
off our High Meadows’ 50th anniversary.
community level
Thank you to our volunteers on Garden Workday!
8th grade students share in a culminating experience on their trip to Colorado.
Students put on their silliest costume during one our treasured traditions, the Halloweenie Roast.
Coming Together
4th
5th grade students and
&
teachers enjoy Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama.
Bob Dylan shares his personal story during the Civil & Human Rights Living History Museum.
Having fun at A Journey Around the World, our biannual Gala.
The HMS Rock Band shows off their talent.
Spinning yarn on Earth Day.
Congratulations to our 8th grade graduates!
6th & 7th grade students showcase their projects and experiments to students, parents, and staff during the
The delegates from the 2023 United Nations Climate Summit present resolutions that inspire action and change for a better world.
Our young peacemakers celebrate Dr. King’s legacy at the Martin Luther King Jr. “I Have a Dream” World Peace Rose Garden.
7th grade students immerse themselves in their trip to Williamsburg, Virginia.
Science Fair.
Celebrating Grandparents & Special Friends Day!
2023 High Meadows Gala
Thank you to everyone who supported A Journey Around the World!
On April 15, current families, faculty & staff, newly accepted families, and alumni families gathered in Alpharetta at The Metroplitan Club for an evening of dinner, dancing, and raising money for High Meadows School. For the auction, each class made a basket and art project, teachers donated special experiences called Teacher Treasures, and community business donated items to round out the offerings. Brilliant Jewelry designed and donated one-of-a-kind earrings and a necklace for the Jewelry Raffle, and the Fund-A-Need portion of the evening raised $13,000 for new garden beds.
Thanks to each of you, we were able to raise over: $100,000
Sponsors
We are very grateful to the following sponsors.
Jewelry Sponsor Printing Sponsor
Brilliant - The Jaffe Family Nova
Platinum Table Sponsors
Colonnade Custom Homes - The Myers Family
Amazing Lash Studio - The Austin Family
The Bobbitt/Lovatt/Mitchell/Phelps/Valera Families
Gold Table Sponsors
Baker/McRoberts Family
Latitude Flexible Legal Talent - The Hartnett Family
Law Office of Adam D. Brown - The Brown/Faust Family
Majestic Home Improvement Services - The Munder Family
The Martinez Family
The Riznyk Family
Smart Health - The Miller Family
Summit Coffee Co. - The Logan Family
Warrington Network Consultants - The Warrington - Reed Family
HMS Class of 2023
Our 2023 8th grade graduates are heading into their high school experiences not only with a strong academic foundation, but also with the flexibility, perseverance, and sense of humor that was required to navigate middle school. As they prepare for their next chapter in high school, we asked our 2023 graduates to reflect on “What is your favorite thing about High Meadows?” Read on to hear their responses.
My favorite thing about High Meadows is the teachers.
The way the teachers interact with their students and how inclusive everyone is. Also, the way we get to learn and develop outside in an environment with animals and fresh air.
The students' freedom and different responsibilities, because this allows us to explore, express ourselves, and take ownership of our learning.
The animals. I have grown up with them, and High Meadows gives you the ability to learn how to act with them, and learn to love them.
Gaitee Abbas Roswell High School
Isa Amezqua Woodward Academy
Santi Anaya Centennial High School
Sophia Babiar Wheeler Magnet
My favorite thing about High Meadows is spending time with my friends on the meadow.
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The 8th grade Colorado trip shows how much fun it is to be at High Meadows. It is an amazing experience and is something for all students to look forward to.
The freedom students are given and the trust and encouragement to be ourselves. We learn by doing and are constantly surrounded by nature and our animals. Every school day is exciting and unexpected!
The community created because of the program. It's very tightly knit and everyone knows everybody else so it's very friendly and kind. You also go on trips with everyone and it builds unique bonds.
I like that during the day we not only have classes, but we get a break in the middle with two classes we get to choose. I love that we get to do cooking or help with the animals.
My favorite thing about High Meadows is the people.
The responsibility instilled in you. Teachers give you room to make mistakes but want to see you pick yourself back up and keep trying. Teachers at HMS believe that each student has the ability to carry themselves as a kind, respectful person.
My favorite thing about High Meadows is the loving and welcoming feeling I got when I first arrived at High Meadows. I loved that so much because I have felt that every day since then!
Ducan Baker Roswell High School
Cobi Beresin The Galloway School
Jamie Berzack The Mount Vernon School
Taylor Berzack The Weber School
Charlotte Brown Walton High School
Fiona Brown Mount Pisgah Christian School
Jonah Brown The Weber School
George Campbell Wheeler Magnet
HMS Class of 2023
Atzi
Mini courses! Students get to choose 2 classes every 6 weeks of their choice from a variety of courses. From theater to barn animals to debate to band to sports to tech. You learn so much from them and the skills stay with you forever!
Sylvie Hoffer Marietta High School
My favorite thing about High Meadows is the patient, supportive, teachers at High Meadows.
The people. Everyone there, including teachers, are always welcoming. Everyone I have met at HMS has always made me smile even if I barely know them. The HMS community is filled with people I will never forget.
Samantha Jaffe The Walker School
My favorite thing about High Meadows is the relationships I've made with teachers and students over the years.
The teaching style. The way that information is taught makes it so it's absorbable, and not just a vocalization of a textbook, and there are genuine conversations that the class chooses to learn more about.
My favorite thing about High Meadows is the positive, non-violent environment.
I don't think this is a "one answer only" kind of question. But something I love is the fact that when I'm at HMS I'm speaking my truth and I don't feel that I need to be someone else.
My friends. I became so close to my friends and we share so many great memories together. I am so grateful for the friendships I made at my time at High Meadows.
Carrillo Centennial High School
Ellie DeCarlo Milton High School
Ella Gonenne The Galloway School
Milea Hibberd North Springs High School Art Magnet
Sarah Johnson Pope High School
Sebastian Kros Walton High School
Ryan Lupinski
Roswell High School
At High Meadows you are outside a lot unlike other schools.
Mya McGinley The Galloway School
The community of inspiring people. The teachers have always encouraged me to speak up and have confidence in myself, and that has changed my life.
Cooper Reed Innovation Academy
The community is very supportive and High Meadows' very unique approach at education, especially for younger kids.
Maya Reeder The Mount Vernon School
The amazing bonds you create there and all the support the teachers give you.
Maya Mercy Woodward Academy
I like the community and the teachers at High Meadows. Because everyone is very kind and makes you feel happy. Going to school at High Meadows makes you want to come back the next day.
Sophia Sanchez Johns Creek High School
High Meadows School is a very welcoming place that has allowed me to know myself and embrace my individualities and features. I always felt in a very safe and inclusive environment! Made life long friends along the way!
Blessed Trinity Catholic High School
Going to Colorado because of once-in-a-lifetime memories and experiences that I'll never forget. I also really appreciate HMS for helping my family by providing a meal train and other assistance during tough times.
Clare Stonebraker Roswell High School
The teachers take us seriously and my friends are amazing. I love social studies and how much we have to work and how much freedom we have. The campus is beautiful.
Roman Odil
HMS Class of 2023
Chloe Tapasak
Blessed Trinity Catholic High School
My favorite thing about High Meadows is the friendships that I have made and the trips that help bring the grades closer together.
Abe Wachter
The Weber School
What I liked best about High Meadows is how hospitable the community was when I first started and the opportunities it gave me to embrace for the future.
HMS Class of 2019
As High Meadows graduates, you soared through high school with confidence, creativity, determination, and a love of learning. Congratulations on your high school graduation! We heard from a few of the members of the Class of 2019 alumni, "What skills, values, and habits did you learn at High Meadows that you have found beneficial during your high school experience?" Read on to hear their response.
Mount Pisgah Christian School
University of Arizona
HMS taught me how to engage in social settings and create friendships. It also helped me become confident in any subject.
Ashville High School
Elon University
HMS taught me how to organize my time, speak up for myself, and have empathy for others.
Centennial High School University of North Carolina
HMS not only taught me valuable time management and critical thinking skills but also self-advocacy, teamwork, and independence, while instilling a love of learning.
Centennial High School
University of Denver
High Meadows taught me how to think for myself and to always stay curious.
Nicholas Anderson
Bill Braine
Annie Bushey
Kate Cave
Hadley Collier
Roswell High School University of North Florida
At HMS, I learned valuable life lessons, formed lifelong friendships, and learned the value of incredible student-teacher relationships. HMS also cultivated my love and appreciation for the outdoors
Galloway High School
Agnes Scott
Organization, discipline, and teamwork are among the many skills that I learned at High Meadows.
Zach
Film and Television at NYU
High Meadows School taught me a love and good understanding of math.
Walton High School Indiana University
Advocating for myself and keeping an open mind when working on project-based work with students who had different perspectives than myself.
New England Institute of Technology
The ability to research and speak at a high level on a myriad of topics. High Meadows instilled the ability to gather, organize, and present information in a compelling manor.
Roswell High School
Georgia College
Value of a personal relationship with your teacher, how to talk to adults, how to be a good friend, connection to the environment.
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My appreciation for learning gained at High Meadows has made my time in high school pretty interesting.
Berklee College of Music
Community & creativity
Izzy Denning Fusion
Gordon
Charlotte Ivey
Allison Meyer
Carmi Nemhauser
The Weber School
Aviv Newman
Weber
Josh Pearlstein
The Weber School
HMS Class of 2019
Thomas Rhodes Roswell High School University of Georgia
High Meadows taught me how to be a good person who benefits not only themselves but also society as a whole.
Barrett Riley Mount Vernon Dickinson College
Time management, teamwork, and critical thinking.
Sandra Schmitz The Walker School Tulane University
High Meadows not only taught me how to speak up for myself, but also how to form meaningful relationships with my teachers and peers.
Katie Sorensen
Greater Atlanta Christian School
Auburn University
I learned time management, prioritizing school, thinking with different points of view, study skills, test taking strategies, and being open minded to different things.
Ana Waller
Blessed Trinity NC State University
Accountability, leadership, self-advocation, to ask questions, to love to learn! Great relationships with my teachers.
Sophia Schwartz Roswell High School Georgia Southern
Time management, study skills, being myself, and having fun!
Congratulations to the entire class of 2019!
Nicholas Anderson
Sophia Bernitt
Bill Braine
Annie Bushey
Samuel Cardiel
Kate Cave
Hadley Collier
Davis Daniell
Isabella Denning
Ryan Frommer
Zachary Gordon
Skylar Haimes
Charlotte Ivey
Madison Kaul
Ashley Martin
Layni Martin
Allison Meyer
Lyriq Najm
Carmi Nemhauser
Aviv Newman
Kimberly Olascuada
Joshua Pearlstein
Sebastian Philbin
Thomas Rhodes
Barrett Riley
Sandra Schmitz
Sophia Schwartz
Henry Smith
Katie Sorensen
Ansley Strain
Sara Strobeck
Robin Tierolf
Emily Waldrop
Ana Lucia Waller
2022-2023 Annual Report
Board of Trustees
The governing body of High Meadows School is the board of trustees. The board is a self-perpetuating group of volunteer parents, past parents, alumni, grandparents, and friends, all committed to setting the course for the school’s long-term success.
The board identifies and studies issues that will impact the school’s future. Through standing committees as well as strategic task forces, it focuses on governance and mission-centered areas of interest. Stewardship of High Meadows’ resources is a primary duty of the board, not the daily function of the school.
We thank the following trustees for their service and dedication to High Meadows School throughout the 2022-2023 school year.
Executive Committee
Javier Estrella, Chair
Theresa Robison, Secretary
Amy Jewett, Vice Chair
Lisa Baker, Head of School & Camp
Lisa Tilt, Treasurer
Members
Joe Crowley
Katie Johnson
Erica Davis
Geoff Knapp
Derek Deskey
Margaret Lamb
Jody Holden*
Mital Patel
Kate Pearson
*Denotes Lifetime Trustee
2022-2023 School Administration
Lisa Baker, Head of School & Camp
John Dovic, Director of Camp and Auxiliary Programs
Michelle Epstein, Executive Assistant to the Head of School
Lori Kennedy, Lower Years Principal
Angela Lockard, Associate Director of Development & Communication
Laura Nicholson, Director of Enrollment & Advancement
Matt Nuttall, Middle Years & Connections Principal
Michael Rhodes, Director of Technology
Roslyn Terrell, Business Manager
Danielle Wright, Director of Equity and Justice | PYP Coordinator
2022-2023 Financial Contributors
High Meadows Fund
The High Meadows Fund is the school's annual giving campaign that raises critical philanthropic dollars to support the daily operations of the school. Thanks to the generous support of our community, the High Meadows Fund raised over $300,000 this year. Thank you to the following donors whose gifts during the 2022-2023 academic year helped every student at High Meadows School.
Giving Levels:
Leadership Society*
White Oak
Red Oak
Circle of Friends
$10,000+ Magnolia
$5,000 to $9,999 Persimmon
$1,000 to $1,499
$500 to $999
Fig $2,500 to $4,999 Sycamore $250 to $499
Juniper
$10,000 & Above
$1,500 to $2,499 Beech Up to $249
& Kristen Atkins
Austin & Amanda Vann
& Carlyn Romeyn
Saxena & Smita Pawar
& Grace Shickler
Thadani & Allison Diamond
Voyles
$5,000-$9,999
Steve Barnard & Margaret
& Leigh Borda
Curran
& Jess Gosnell
& Donna Hall
Hardwoods
& Tracey Kaplan
Menon & Rohini Khanduri
& Mital Patel
& Julia Prescott
& Lea Riznyk
& Rebecca Sandberg
& Dorota Sedgley
Jon & Alexis Valera
Watford & Mary Ann Sardone-Watford
*Those who contribute $1,500 or more are recognized in our Leadership Society. Donors at this level are invited to special events throughout the year.
Key:
B = Board Member/Founder
P = Current Parent
A = Alumni/Alumni Parent
G = Grandparent
F = Friends
S = Faculty/Staff
- $2,499
$2,500-$4,999
& Rebecca Albertalli
Armstrong
& Robyn Berzack
& Geralyn Brennan
& JoBeth Connerat
& Theresa Robison
$1,000 - $1,499
Anonymous Donor
Jon Austin & Leah Martin P
Oliver & Cynthia Bambrough P
Zach & Lindsay Chapkin P
Derek & Barbara Deskey B, A
Dan & Brooke Gray P
Steven & Valerie Hong P, A
Jarvis & Sarah Jones P
Christian & Lyndey Kelly P
Lori Kennedy S
Steve Kucharski & Larissa Michel P
Pepe & Paloma Medina P
Alfred Merrill G
Chris Parker & Mariana Pinango Parker P
Wendell & Patricia Myers G
Raymond & Ashley Peng P
Stefan Schmieta & Dorte P, A Wohmann-Schmieta
Paul & Sue Spellman G
David Strother A
Donna Stuhrman G
Jeff & Lisa Williams S, A Ali & Kristen Yarbou P
$500 - $999
Ryan & Sarah Bobbitt P, A
Carlos Bremer & Paula Fabian Bremer P
Collin & Bess Brown P
James & Kendra Cox P, S
Silverio & Beatrice Cuellar G
John & Lauren Damouni P
Ryan & Allison Goodrich P
Jimmy & Megan Gosma P
Todrick & Carolyne Hilton P
Elizabeth & Ty Houston P
Katie Johnson B
Mark & Jen Johnson P
Gaurav & Neha Khanna P
Andrew & Anna Lackey P
Ryan & Andrea Landers P
Stanley & Teresa Lin P
Erik & Jennifer Lingvall P
Scott & Nancy Lupinski P
Larry & Deanna McAleer P
Sergio Luiz Messias da Silva P & Cecilia Malta Campos
Vish Mohabeer & Andrea Sewsankar P
John & Linda Monahan G
Randall Paniagua & Eugenia Rojas P
Burma & Marion Parker G
Ben & Kate Pearson B, P
Matt & Megan Roberts P
Kirk & Krish Shanks P
Daron & Julie Vroon P
Fred & Leslie Wachter P
Mike & Elexa Wagaman P
Mark & Carrie Warrington-Read P, A
Alex & Kat West P
Pat Wolf A, G
$250
- $499
Anonomous Donors (3)
Darrick & Susy Alford P, A
Todd Beresin & Dina Fuchs P
James & Amy Bigler P
Timothy & Marian Briggs G
Vikrant & Monica Duggal P
Lee & Larisa Gilbert A
Elliott & Maggie Gordon
Greg & Carla Grieves
Michael & Meredith Griffeth
Ernie & Audrey Hines
Jody Holden
Shashee & Jyoti Joshi
Mike & Shirley Landers
Jane MacFarlane
Jamie & Bernadette Mitchell
Dayle Moore
Laura Nicholson
Matt & Erica Sartorio
Corey & Mary Schuman
Chris & Gayle Smith
Matt & Lindsay Swenson
Tom & Maria Winnubst
Isaac Wolf & Jennifer Larson
S Eric & Shannon Wright
Adrianna Zambrano
Up to $249
Anonymous Donors (10)
Karen Allen
Jerry & Tasha Babiar
Randy & Mary Ann Bigler
Ryan & Reeny Boyer
Neil & Susannah Campbell
Juan Carrasquilla & Carolina Hoyos
Duane & Amour Carthy
José & Cynthia Cintron
Scott & Erin Conley
Seth Conrad & Indra Contreras Conrad
Clive Davis & Yvette Cupid
Jim & Tara Dougherty
Mike & Mardi Drake
Brent & Bonnie Echols
Andy & Marie Edler
Epstein
Connie Ericsson
Deanna Fetsch
Jenifer Friedman
Isaac & Sharidy Gowin
Lori Beth Green
Mark & Reina Grundhoefer
Lori Hannan
Anna Haworth
John Henson & Lanae Savu
Jason Hibberd & Alison Ayotte
Bryce Jakobs & Lindsay Hammond
Judd & Sharanne Johns
Jonathan & Katie Kerner
Mark & Amanda Koch
2022-2023 Financial Contributors
Thanks to the passionate support of our High Meadows Fund Grade Chairs, we were able to meet our fundraising and participation goals for the 2022-2023 school year. Their hard work and dedication raised the funds necessary to ensure High Meadows has the resources it needs to “Ignite the Wonder” for the children on a daily bases.
2022-2023 High Meadows Fund Grade Chair Committee
Zachary Prescott, Chair
Claire McAden, Pre-K
Leigh Borda, Kindergarten & 1st Grade Chair
Zachary Prescott, 2nd/3rd & 7th Grade Chair
Sarah Gibbons, 4th/5th Grade Chair
Katie Jaffe, 6th & 8th Grade Chair
Matching Gift Companies
Some donors are able to increase the value of their donation by utilizing an employee matching gift benefits program at the company where they work. Thank you to the following companies who provided matching gifts to High Meadows School.
Ameriprise AmerisourceBergen
Aramark
Arch Insurance
AT&T
Bank of America
BlackRock
CBRE
Cigna
Crum & Forster
Delta Airlines
Equifax
F5 Networks
Goldman Sachs
IBM
Jacobs Engineering
Marsh & McLennan
McKinsey Microsoft
Moody's Corporation
Publicis
Samsara, Inc.
Merrick Hardwoods
Stanley Black & Decker
The Home Depot Foundation
T-Mobile
Truist
United Health Group
WarnerMedia
Wells Fargo Westrock
*The 2022-2023 Annual Report is published by the Development Office to express gratitude to those who have generously given to the school during the fiscal year (June 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023). Every effort has been made to ensure that each contributor's name is properly listed. Please accept our apology if your name was omitted, listed incorrectly, or misspelled. Please advise us of the error by emailing development@highmeadows.org.
Ted Wolf Memorial Scholarship Fund
Bill & Bonnie Braine
Joel Deitch & Corey-Jan Albert
David & Shelley Reed
Barry Levy & Jackie Wolf
Pat Wolf
June Hinerfeld Restler Campership Fund
Kevin & Cherie Restler
Bill & Sandra Crawford
Jack Gilliom Campership Fund
Georgia GOAL Tax Credit Program
The state of Georgia has set aside $100 million for taxpayers to redirect a portion of their state tax liability to provide tuition assistance to students matriculating into independent schools from the public school system. Thank you to those who have participated in the Georgia GOAL Tax Credit Program. Your support makes a positive difference for families within our community, and your contribution will continue to strengthen our school in countless ways. The additional financial aid funding created by the tax credit program frees up High Meadows School’s operating budget for other important initiatives. As a result, every High Meadows School student is positively impacted.
Thank you to our 2023 Tax Year Contributors.
Gene & Kristen Atkins
Rex Baker & Megan McRoberts
Gary & Robyn Berzack
Eftim Bogoev & Angela Lockard
Collin & Bess Brown
Mark & Tracy Brown
David & Heather Castle
Brian & Jo Beth Connerat
Ed & Darlene Coyne
Joe Crowley & Phil Mack
John Dovic
Javier Estrella & Sonia Baez
Andrew & Sarah Gibbons
Mark & Reina Grundhoefer
Ken & Donna Hall
Lori Hannan
Jed & Brandy Harvey
Todrick & Carolyne Hilton
Val & Diana Hoyt
Michael & Andrea Ianzito
Judd & Sharanne Johns
Sameer & Marisa Joshi
Lori Kennedy
Mark & Anne Lackey
Ginger Landers
Erik & Jennifer Lingvall
Dustin & Brooke Logan
Craig & Sheri Magram
Davina Marraccini
Ryan & Claire McAden
Matt & Robin Nuttall
Nicholas Prince & Melanie Mueller Prince
Mike & Amy Oeschger
Richard & Molly Parker
Christine Ramsey
Steve & Carlyn Romeyn
Karl & Helene Romine
Elido & Dalena Ruiz
Sallie Samuels
Corey & Mary Schuman
Kirk & Christyl Anne Shanks
Scott & Catherine Strobeck
Ryan & Chi Swallow
Roslyn Terrell
Mike & Lisa Tilt
Daron & Julie Vroon
Brian Waldman & Samara Kaufman
George & Angela Williamson
John Wilson & Dana Jackson
Isaac Wolf & Jennifer Larson
Pat Wolf
Danielle Wright
Ali & Kristen Yarbou
Kelly Yount
Adrianna Zambrano
