2018 Annual Report

MARBURN AC A DE MY

MARBURN AC A DE MY

2017–2018

Annual Report

Contents 3 Mission and Values 4 Head of School & Meet the Future 5 Meet the Team 6 By the Numbers 8 Division Highlights 10 School Happenings

Marburn Academy is an independent day school devoted to serving the educational needs of bright students who learn differently due to dyslexia, executive function difficulties and attention issues.

Marburn is accredited by the Independent School Association of the Central States (ISACS) and is one of only 15 schools in the nation to have its language instruction program accredited by the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators (AOGPE).

12 Financials 13 Donor Highlights 14 Annual Gala & Corporate Volunteers 15 Community Impact 16 Alumni Family 17 Donor List

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Meet Brian K. Hicks, Board Chair The 2017-18 school year was a defining moment in so many ways for Marburn Academy and the Board of Trustees.

recommendations from ISACS have been incorporated into our strategic plans for the year ahead.

Having witnessed the first full year in the new facility, we saw our community grow and coalesce as we worked closely with our students and families. We are grateful for our talented teachers and for the expertise they share in the classroom each and every day. We graduated an outstanding class of seniors, including my son, and I take great comfort in knowing that Marburn Academy has given them the tools and skills needed to succeed in college, work and life.

Self-reflection and evaluation help us anticipate the needs of our community and in that vein, Marburn trustees gathered for a retreat in June to recenter and refocus our organizational priorities. As a board, we challenged ourselves and tested our shared orthodoxies in preparation for our next phase of leadership and growth. I am honored to serve with my fellow trustees who graciously give their time, treasure and talent for the betterment of Marburn Academy.

In early 2018 we welcomed a team from the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) which provides our accreditation. The ISACS visit was a dynamic and collaborative learning experience, and it required great effort by our school faculty and leadership. We couldn’t have been prouder of Marburn Academy when the ISACS team leader said our self-study was one of the best they had ever seen.

The thoughtful commendations and

Leading, but more importantly serving, Marburn Academy in its 37th year has been a true privilege. We know the progress, the celebrations and educational achievements simply could not be possible without an invested and talented group of community stakeholders to help guide, shape, inform and support our work.

Regards,

Brian K. Hicks, Chair

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At Marburn Academy, we celebrate students who learn differently, empowering them to awaken their potential, to achieve success in school and life, and to affect positive change in our communities.

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Meet Jamie Williamson, Head of School Every day at Marburn Academy we see students who are energized about their education, who know their strengths, and aren’t afraid of their challenges.

Throughout the years, we’ve always upheld our mission to be a place where students could feel safe, be celebrated, and be empowered to succeed in life after Marburn.

As you flip through this report you’ll see that. You’ll see the faces of our students and you’ll see them experiencing the joys of education. My hope is that you’ll take time to read the stories from each of our divisions about growth, new opportunities, and our most recent graduates. Escape for a brief moment as you read about the High School students who visited Costa Rica in May or the first Robotics competition hosted at our school.

As has always been the case, Marburn is committed to making a difference outside our walls as well. Read on page 15 the many ways that goal is coming to fruition – student service projects, partnerships, and legislation advocacy. Additionally, on page 14 you can learn about the volunteer partnerships that began with our neighbors, Discover and Big Lots.

On page 16, you’ll see some exciting things happening for and with our alumni including a story about Jordan Tunnell, a Marburn alumnus who is pursuing a career in Artificial Intelligence and who credits Marburn for shaping him into who he is today. In the coming years our alumni efforts will be a priority. At Marburn, we are a special family and we want to ensure that our students have opportunities to reconnect with their alumni family in multiple ways.

Lastly, in the final pages of this report, you’ll see the names of every generous donor who has contributed to Marburn Academy in the last year. Small gifts, large gifts, gifts in kind, tribute gifts, corporate and foundation contributions – no matter the kind or the size, every gift matters. What started out as a few key investments decades ago, have inspired many more to follow suit. Thank you for believing in this program and, more importantly, our students.

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Jamie Williamson Head of School

Meet the Future

After three years of transformation – a move to New Albany and significant growth under new leadership – Marburn launched and completed a comprehensive and collaborative strategic planning process to cast a bold vision for the next five years.

Ian Symmonds and Associates, an educational consulting firm was hired to facilitate the process, collect key constituent feedback, and conduct a comprehensive market analysis. The process involved the entire community and resulted in a strategic plan that embodies Marburn’s mission, vision, and core values. The plan has four main initiatives:

Optimize our Student Profile Provide Innovation and Leadership to our Industry Expand Community Connections and Outreach Create Long-Term Organizational Sustainability

Meet the Team 2017-2018 Board of Trustees Brian Hicks, Chair Hicks Partners, LLC Tom Souder, Vice-Chair Nationwide Insurance Rick Milenthal, Treasurer The Shipyard Sharon Wolfe, Secretary Community Volunteer Rhonda Anglim Community Volunteer Jessica Ditullio JPMorgan Chase & Co Steven Guy, PhD Steven Guy and Associates Tim Martin Scotts Miracle-Gro Yvette McGee Brown Jones Day Mike McGovern Community Volunteer Michael Parkes Huntington Bancshares Inc. Jim Perry L Brands Terry Sanders Sagemark Consulting Beth Savage PricewaterhouseCoopers

Dan Sierzputowski Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams Kerry Thompson The Chaddock Group Anthony White Thompson Hine Tom White The Daimler Group Jamie Williamson Ex Officio / Head of School Marjorie Garek Trustee Emerita Executive Team Jamie Williamson Head of School Scott Burton Associate Head of School Lucy Godman Chief Advancement Officer Beth Weakley Chief Financial Officer Faculty/Staff Laura Aldag Maggie Alexeeff Jasmine Baker Erin Barr Angie Bell Steve Biehn Sarah Branaghan Dana Brennan Leslie Buford

Ben Burwinkel Hillary Collins Linda Condron Kyle Cook Lorien Dana Susan Dapo Robyn Delfino-Russell Leslie Dilley Emily Drees Kelly Dunlevy Nicolle Fischer Kevin Fish Jen Fitzer Vickie Fomich Mindy Galbreath Chris Geisler Donna Hawkins Leigh Hill Steve Hiltner Laura Hirsch Kristen Huenemann Liesl Huenemann Kelly Hunter-Rice Tia Jackson Pat Jenkins Lexi Kelley Austin Kochs Michqua Levi Michelle Lewis Aaron Loskota Stacie Loskota Michelle Malik Jennifer Martin-Gledhill Megan Menker Maureen Moore

Lisa Neuhoff Kenny Pargeon Shetal Parikh Cindy Porter John Provenzale Archana Ramanujam Maddie Rivera Stephanie Royal Ruth Rubin Devin Russell Sally Sayre Gabriella Shaffer Jeanette Sheppa Miriam Skapik Rebecca Skinner Samantha Smith Shane Spicer Ryan Stander Jessica Stefanacci Celeste Stevenson Diane Sumen Michael Taylor Siobhan Taylor Jessica Templin Paul Van Dop Bobbie Sue VanLeuven Linda Freeman Walker Patricia Wallendjack Linda Welch Nicole Whitaker Carol Whitt Kelly Widdows Shari Wolfe Jackie Yohman Brandon Zall

A Fond Farewell Beth Weakley, Chief Financial Officer, was introduced to Marburn Academy when her son began attending in 1996. Beth was very involved with Marburn as a parent volunteer, and later joined the business department in 2001 after her son graduated from Marburn. After 16 years, of delivering exceptional service that far surpassed the traditional responsibilities of a finance professional, Beth retired at the end of the fiscal year. Her commitment has been instrumental in advancing Marburn and shaping the school that it is today and although her contributions will remain at Marburn, she will be greatly missed.

Before her departure, Beth received the Will Hancock Unsung Hero Award from The National Business Officers Association (NBOA).

This prestigeous award is given to individuals whose contributions exemplify exceptionally high standards of integrity, knowledge and motivation to help their schools succeed.

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Students in grades 1–12

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Student to teacher ratio in grades 1–8

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Student to teacher ratio in grades 9–12

Marburn Academy offers many athletic options including basketball, volleyball, ultimate frisbee, and cross country.

Students playing a sport

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Students in Summer Programs One family chose to take a road trip driving from their home in Montana and staying in a camper at a local campground while their child attended our Summer Programs.

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Faculty members to serve our students

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Students in Extended School Day Program

441

Attendees at Free Community Parent Seminars

students tested through a Free Early Reading Screening

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72

Voyageurs trips

Students participated in the musicals

93%

142

Of our students received a State scholarship from the Ohio Department of Education

Students participating in additional co-curriculars

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The average tuition paid

by Marburn families

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Bus-riders

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Families living in Columbus part-time so their student may attend Marburn

5,108

136 miles

Longest daily commute One family commuted to and from Yellow Springs, Ohio every day!

Central Ohio Students impacted by Marburn’s outreach programs

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Lower Division

Miriam Skapik, Head of Lower DIvision The Lower Division welcomed 40 new students throughout the 2017-2018 school year and the return of veteran Marburn teacher Shari Wolfe to the classroom. Shari spent many years as a Lower Division teacher before moving to a position in our Admission Department.

Her teaching knowledge and ability to connect with students is highly valued on any teaching team.

The playground was an especially exciting new space for our students during this first full school year in the new building. The play structures and additional grounds allowed for the expansion of social and athletic opportunities with the adjustable basketball hoops, a dedicated hockey space with permanent nets and a Gaga Pit. In addition, the main play area has a

unitary surface for safe year-round play.

The completion of surrounding fields allowed us to once again hold our annual Field Day on site and bring back large group games such as Capture the Flag.

In its second year as an after-school offering, more than half of our division participated in the Lower Division musical, Tico and the Golden Wings, a beautiful adaptation of the Leo Lionni story by drama teacher Kevin Fish and music teacher Chris Geisler. Additionally, we welcomed Chessmaster Carl Boor to the increasingly popular Middle and Lower Division Chess Club. Other after-school activities included fencing, cooking, ceramics, yoga, and glitter crafts.

Middle Division

Kristen Huenemann, Head of Middle Division The Middle Division saw significant growth gaining 34 new Marburn students.

Academically, our faculty has worked to embed Morphology instruction into all content areas to improve students’ understanding and application of word structure. In addition, this is the second year the Middle Division has implemented Panther Block, offering remedial classes and extension opportunities in OrtonGillingham, math, comprehension, and writing.

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A year of firsts, our students created their inaugural service day called #MDGiveBack 2018. This allowed for the students to begin to see themselves as individuals that can not only contribute to our school, but also to our local and

global community. We hosted our first ever Middle Division movie night to build community and have students gather outside of school hours. Then, as the year came to a close, we implemented our first ever 8th grade recognition ceremony – a tradition we plan to uphold for years to come.

Our 7th and 8th grade students had the opportunity to attend the annual Washington D.C. trip, bringing to life the content students learned in social studies and language arts classes. This proved to be an important opportunity for constructing world experiences outside our halls, as well as continuing to build community.

High School

Siobhan Taylor, Head of High School Like the other Divisions, in the High School we focus on growth in a student’s time at Marburn. Academic progress is at an all-time high and our teachers continue to be committed to instruction, personal learning, and student mentorship. Our faculty is further reinforcing the belief that our students, regardless of their learning difference, can and will be successful with the appropriate guidance and commitment. It takes a village, which we certainly have here!

High School enrollment is booming! This past school year our freshman class totaled 31 students while our overall High School student body totaled 84 students –

making this school year record breaking for both.

In the High School specifically, we also focus on preparing for life after Marburn.

Beginning in the 2017-2018 school year, our students had the support of a college guidance counselor solely dedicated to the postsecondary experience process which resulted in all 14 graduates being accepted to attend either a 2-year or 4-year program. With more than $450,000 in merit-based aid being awarded to the Class of 2018, we look forward to seeing the places our newest alumni will go.

“I am constantly amazed at how well our students are able to navigate growth and change. Year after year, they continue to make me so proud as I watch them take on every challenge with courage and resilience.”

2018 Graduates Michael James Walter Bates Wright State University Blaine Nicholas Basil Hocking College Shea DW Benson Pace University Josh Michael Berk Muskingum University Jacob McKinley Hicks University of Cincinnati Carly Elizabeth Honeck Columbus State Community College Cameron S. James University of Cincinnati Anusha Janaki Krishnaswamy Muskingum University Matthew Jeffrey Longfellow Capital University Zach Tate Parton Bowling Green State University

Milo Pitchford Hocking College Ryan Jacob Riddlebarger Hocking College Jacob Andrew Slivka The Ohio State University Victor John Wirtz gap year

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Lisa Neuhoff, AOGPE Fellow

We are proud to announce that Lisa Neuhoff, Language Remediation Supervisor, has been accepted as an Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators (AOGPE) Fellow. This credential, obtained in May 2018, was accomplished due to hard work and dedication including more than 20 years of tutoring students, and completing an extensive list of requirements through AOGPE. As a Fellow, Lisa is an independent practitioner qualified to train and supervise others in the Orton-Gillingham Approach as well as provide instruction for the dyslexic learner. Lisa hopes to get many more Marburn teachers trained to join her as an AOGPE Fellow. “The availability to train other qualified educators heavily enriches Marburn’s level of teaching, and further legitimizes what we can deliver,” Lisa said.

May Term Each year, Marburn Academy hosts May Term, a two-week course at the end of the school year during which students focus on one area of interest. This year options included Culture of France, Cycling, Cooking, Philosophy, Astronomy, Hand Lettering, Travel to Spain, Mathletics or Quantitative Reasoning, Life Sports, and Photography.

Also, available to High School students during this year’s May Term was a cultural immersion trip to Costa Rica.

Students, with teacher and administrator chaperones, engage in a 9-day quest that includes adventure, culture, nature, and volunteerism. They ziplined through the rainforest, were face-to-face with indigenous wildlife, lived with host families

Grand Friends Day On October 27th, we welcomed 285 grandparents and special friends to Marburn Academy to enjoy a day in the life of their Marburn student.

Students led their Grand Friend to their morning classes, showcased some of their work, and toured their guest around our new building.

Grand Friends Day is an annual Marburn tradition and while the name has changed a few times, the purpose has remained the same – to allow students to share Marburn with the ones they love and for Marburn to form relationships with those closely connected to our community.

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in the village of Sitio de Mata, taught a group of local school children how to play frisbee, and helped the village people with their construction needs. Upon their return, students had a better understanding of the world around them and a profound appreciation for another culture.

ISACS Accreditation What is ISACS? The Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) is a membership organization of more than 235 independent schools from 13 states of the Midwest region. Its mission is to lead schools to pursue exemplary independent education through a seven-year accreditation cycle.

The accreditation process and Marburn’s current progress:

✓ YEAR 1 Prepare for an intensive s

s YEAR 4 Prepare and submit a

self-study.

self-study report and a certified, full- opinion, financial audit.

✓ YEAR 2 Conduct a comprehensive s

✓ YEAR 3 Host an ISACS s

accreditation visiting team.

Reaction Report.

s YEAR 5 Complete a certified, full- opinion, financial audit.

s YEAR 6 Prepare and submit a

Progress Report.

s YEAR 7 Review school improvement

that has taken place during the current cycle.

For four days in February, Marburn hosted an ISACS accreditation visiting team chaired

by The de Paul School Head of School, Anthony Kemper. The visit resulted in Marburn Academy receiving full accreditation from ISACS. The visiting team was assembled by ISACS and consisted of the following professionals: Marguerite Arciaga

Psychologist, Lake Ridge Academy

Jennifer Bratulich

Teacher, Eton Academy

Director of Development, Friends School of Minnesota

Vanessa Coles Lower School Division Head, Fortune Academy

Terri Douglas Director of

Educational Services, Brehm Preparatory School

Robotics Competition On November 18, 2017, Marburn Academy hosted the FIRST Lego League Regional Qualifier Tournament.

Eight teams of students in 4th–8th grades from around the region competed in the robotics competition that led to three teams advancing to the Newark District Qualifier Tournament.

Due to Marburn’s new location and facility, this was the first time that Marburn was able to host a robotics competition of this caliber. Bringing in more than 100 people, hosting allowed our students to become more immersed in this activity and share expertise of teaching robotics to students who learn differently.

Heather Freiberg

Middle and Upper School English Teacher, Village Academy

Paul Garrett Middle School Lucius Johnson

Michelle Lerner Head of School, Welsh Hills School Jodi Lyle Learning Specialist, Academic Leadership Team, Lawrence School

Chemistry Teacher, Senior Project Coordinator, St. Francis School

Miriam Pike Head of

Anthony Kemper Head of

Specialist, Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School

School, The de Paul School

School, Wolcott School

Mead Ploszay Learning

What does ISACS accreditation mean to Marburn? ●●Certifies that Marburn is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and operates sufficiently independent of all other organizations to determine its own mission and program.

●●Attests that Marburn has a fully developed and disclosed mission and philosophy of education, and that its programs are in congruence with that philosophy.

●●Validates that Marburn has met more than fifty standards of best practice for independent education.

●●Requires that Marburn undergo a comprehensive, rigorous and thorough process of school improvement every seven years involving broad participation of school personnel, the board of trustees, and major constituencies.

●●Confirms that Marburn subscribes to principles of good practice in admissions and employment. ●●Requires that Marburn undergo a financial audit on a periodic basis and respond to any recommendations by the auditors. ●●Requires a survey of Marburn’s constituencies be undertaken as part of the accreditation process.

As we move into year four of the accreditation process, we are looking forward to continuing our work with ISACS.

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The MPTO is an essential component of our contributed income strategy. We are so grateful for our committed parent body and the work of the organization.

FY18 Income $7,830,167 Contributed Income (donations)

10% Earned Income (tuition & fees)

90%

FY18 Contributions by Source Foundations 26%

Individuals 57%

Corporations 16% Federated Campaigns 1%

Administration 11% Fundraising 6% (Academics)

83%

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- Robin Souder, MPTO President

FY18 Expenses $7,314,672

Program

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MPTO believes in the strength of the Marburn family - parents, students, teachers and staff.

When parents form relationships through volunteering, participating in fundraising, and developing community partnerships they form a deeper, more intimate bond to the Marburn community which directly benefits our students.

MPTO Executive Committee: Robin Souder, President, Angela Jones, Vice President, Audrey Glenn, Treasurer, Debi Clemens, Secretary

Funds Raised

$786,105 505

Donors

A Family Affair In the Fall of 2017, we introduced you to Grady and June Galbreath and their mother Mindy. Grady and June both attended Marburn Academy during the 2015–2016 school year. From out-of-state, their mother lived with the children in Columbus part-time while their father worked in Indiana. The hope was that Mr. Galbreath would become employed in Columbus during that time and the family would move to Columbus full-time. When that did not happen, the Galbreath’s made the difficult decision to leave Marburn so that the family could be together again in Indiana. Shortly thereafter a job offer came and Grady and June were once again enrolled at Marburn Academy for the 2017–2018 academic year. Making it a true family affair, Mindy became a tutor at Marburn.

Both students have dyslexia and struggle with reading and have seen significant improvements in their reading ability and overall confidence since attending Marburn.

Grady once thought he was “the stupidest kid on the planet,” but now thrives in his classes and is a leader in so many ways.

The Galbreath family credits the generous donors to the Marburn Annual Fund, which provides need-based scholarships, for making it possible for Grady and June to attend Marburn Academy.

Did you miss the video about the Galbreath family? Visit https://marburnacademy.org/ grady-and-june/

Why We Give Susie & Charles Rath

“We give to Marburn because we are so very pleased to see what the School is doing for our grandson Charlie. They have helped him so much and it’s made a tremendous difference in his life. He has thrived since enrolling in the program and now has self-confidence in areas beyond the classroom”.

Charlie Talbott joined Marburn in 2015 after attending his local school for several years. His mom and dad were somewhat apprehensive about uprooting Charlie from his school where he attended with his sister and brother, but they recognized that he needed an environment where his educational needs could be met.

Susie and Charles Rath, Charlie’s grandparents, have given a generous monthly recurring gift to Marburn’s Annual Fund over the past several years. “We do what we can to support programs that are important to us. Marburn is one of our priorities--the work inspires us! They are helping so many students and families”.

Scholarships awarded

$881,639 917

Gifts

Students receiving financial aid

45%

Faculty & Staff giving

100%

Board of Trustees giving

100%

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Gala – Shine

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Each and every day Marburn Academy Students overcome learning differences. Simply put, they shine.

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Marburn’s 36th Annual Gala, SHINE, was held on April 28, 2018. The event showcased our building in New Albany for more than 400 friends and supporters and raised $330,000 for tuition assistance for students and families with financial need.

Our intentional, mission-centered and student-driven program was led by emcee WBNS-10TV Morning News Anchor Angela An. The night featured video, live testimonials and a segment honoring Robert H. Schottenstein for the pivotal role he and M/I Homes played in finding our new home.

Live and silent auctions, the Gift of Learning and musical accompaniment from talented parent volunteers made for a festive evening. We thank the committee along with the donors, attendees, and volunteers for their many contributions.

Committee Rhonda Anglim • Kathy Hicks Julie Hunt • Pam Martin Nancy McFarland • Lara Ray Amy Sauk • Robin Souder Kellie Winkel • Sharon Wolfe

SAVE THE DATE for next year’s event: Saturday, April 13 14

Discover Cares!

When we asked for a group of Discover employees to lend a hand in preparation for our big night, they were quick to jump in and offer support. Twelve Discover employees helped to lay carpet squares in the gym, hang lights, prep the tent and move furniture.

Discover donated over $37,000 to Marburn, as part of Discover’s Success in Schools, which allowed us to launch our extended day program and provide leadership training for the entire faculty and staff through LeadNow. #grateful We were excited to welcome another corporate partner to New Albany this summer!

Big Lots corporate headquarters is now just down the road. Both Big Lots and Discover actively promote volunteerism and encourage associates to help support organizations including Marburn Academy. Big Lots continues to support Marburn’s scholarship and outreach programs.

Beyond our Halls

At Marburn we feel a responsibility to ensure every student who learns differently has access to an education where the student can succeed. In addition to continuing the parent seminars and reading screenings that have long been a Marburn staple, we’ve forged strong partnerships with organizations that are value-aligned and allow us to spread the Marburn impact beyond our halls.

Marburn Conference 2017 Dr. Peg Dawson, a national expert in executive function, headlined our inaugural conference which was attended by more than 130 educators, psychologists, and speech and language pathologists from across the nation. The daylong event examined best practices in promoting executive functioning skills and reinforced Marburn Academy’s position as a valued resource to many in the industry.

College Fair Marburn’s inaugural Central Ohio College Fair For Students With Learning Differences was held in February 2018.

Central Ohio middle and high school

Community partnerships include: • Boys and Girls Clubs of Columbus • St. Vincent Family Center • A Good Start for All students met with 16 colleges and postsecondary organizations who were invited due to their robust understanding and services available to students with learning differences.

As members have shown a positive impact from Marburn’s work, we move into the 2018–2019 school year with conversations underway on integrating Marburn’s influence into additional Clubs.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Columbus In its second year, the partnership between Marburn Academy and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Columbus (BGCC) has expanded. Marburn worked closely with the Southside Club location to support and incorporate explicit teaching of executive function strategies during Power Hour, an academic time at the Club. Additionally, Marburn helped train BGCC summer fellows in classroom management.

Student service projects Our students are also dedicated to impacting the greater community. This year, High School students participating in Key Club volunteered to serve the community inside and outside of Marburn.

Additionally, our Middle Division held a #MDGiveBack day devoted to serving others and our Lower Division “Green Team” ensured the building’s recycled materials were compiled each week.

“I received very positive feedback and the staff at all of our Club sites seem to be much more engaged due to a higher level of understanding and preparedness.

Summer programming has been amazing and I thank you so much for sharing your time, resources, and information with us!”

-Tyshayla Reed, Director of Team Development

Legislation Advocacy We continue to be a presence at the Ohio Statehouse to advocate on behalf of our students, families, and programs. We’ve had a number of legislators visit the school and we continue to partner with senators and representatives in our districts.

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Alumni Reunion

On January 3rd, more than 50 of our former students gathered in Marburn Academy’s lobby for the first Marburn Academy Reunion. All students who attended Marburn in the past were welcome to come and reconnect with their former teachers and classmates and take a photo in the photo booth. Many encouraged us to hold a reunion every year — so we intend to!

Senior Breakfast

In May, our High School seniors ended their time at Marburn Academy with a new tradition. All graduating seniors were invited to a breakfast with school leadership for an off-campus meal and conversation at Northstar in Westerville.

Over delicious food, graduating seniors and staff discussed what it means to be an active alumna/us, and emphasized the power of networking and keeping in touch post graduation. We look forward to upholding this tradition for years to come!

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To stay updated on alumni events, email alumni@marburnacademy.org

Alumni Panel

On December 18th, Marburn Academy juniors and seniors had the opportunity to get a glimpse into life after Marburn. Greg Thiel (Otterbein University) and James Lane (Kettering University), members of the Class of 2017, returned to their alma mater to share their experience in college thus-far. Among other things, both alums shared that their Marburn education provided them with the tools to self-advocate when necessary, and be self-aware when collaborating in teams. Thiel and Lane were able to offer advice and instill a level of confidence to the soon to be graduates.

Marburn has made me the student I am today but also I think I learned a lot about myself as a person when I went to Marburn. I learned to challenge myself and try new things.

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- Jordan Tunnell, Marburn Academy Alumnus Jordan Tunnell came to Marburn Academy in 2004 as a fourth grader seeking a learning environment to better address his needs. His academic journey to that point had been frustrating due to this dyslexia diagnosis. Jordan’s challenges in school caused his confidence to deflate, and he was struggling to feel like a “normal” student. After arriving at Marburn Academy, things began to shift. Whether it was starring in school musicals, being a member of the robotics, ultimate frisbee, or basketball teams, it did not take Jordan long to realize he had found a home for himself in his 3 years at the School.

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After graduating high school from The Wellington School in 2013, Jordan received his Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering in 2017 from Colorado State University and is currently on track to get his Master of Science in Computer Engineering this fall. Jordan is studying advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in the innovative field of Artificial Intelligence.

On January 14, upon completion of his masters, Jordan will begin his career as an Engineer II on ADAS integration at Honda R&D in Raymond, Ohio.

Associate Head of School, Scott Burton visits Jordan in his engineering lab at Colorado Sate University in July 2018.

“Marburn pushed me to be a better student and to work hard at everything I do. I got so much from the school and I think the best demonstration of this is that unless I tell someone I have dyslexia no one can really tell. The tools and techniques I got from Marburn really did help me and they are tools I still use to this day,” Jordan shared.

Annual Giving Thanks to the individuals, corporations, foundations, and organizations that support our mission. The following list reflects cumulative annual giving (cash, pledge payments, gifts-in-kind and soft-credits) received between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2018. We have carefully prepared this listing but if you find a discrepancy please contact Laura Hirsch at Lhirsch@marburnacademy.org so we can make adjustments. *Please note this list does not include capital pledge payments or gifts to the endowment.

At Marburn we are grateful for every contribution to our mission—not only the financial contributors who appear on this list but the many, many volunteers who give their talents and time throughout the year.

Founders Society $50,000 and Up

John H. and Dorothy J. Inskeep Fund Dana F. Reynolds Fund Mildred K. Smith Memorial Fund

Barbara J. McFarland

Founders Society $25,000 to $49,999

Founders Society $10,000 to $24,999 Rhonda and Phil Anglim Anonymous

Crystal and Tony Carstens Kathy and Brian Hicks

Nancy and Todd McFarland Diana and Mike McGovern Laura Spears and William Schottenstein The Miriam & Stanley Schwartz, Jr. Philanthropic Foundation Robin and Tom Souder Sharon and Andrew Wolfe

Leaders Society $5,000 to $9,999 Jane Coleman-Porter and Bruce Porter

Susannah Ross and Kevin Barney Yvette McGee Brown and Anthony Brown

Lisa and Jeffrey Edwards Fischer-Backus Linda and Robert Gorman Wanda and Barry Honeycutt

Christine and Tim Johnson

Amy and Joe Sauk

Marburn Parent Teacher Organization Pam and Tim Martin Debra and Michael Parkes

Jane and Bob White

Capital Campaign and Endowment Gifts We’d like to recognize our donors who continue to make multi-year pledge payments towards our Capital Campaign and donors who made gifts to Marburn’s Endowment Fund. These visionary investments facilitated our move to New Albany and fund student scholarship awards in perpetuity.

Carol and Mike Anderson Anonymous Beth and Steve Catlett Beth Grimes-Flood and Tom Flood Marjorie L. Garek Marguerite and Randal Garvey Kathy and Ron Harter Donna and Christopher Hawkins Leigh Hill Huntington Bank Jane L. Hurlbert Brad and Holly Kastan and Family Gayle and John Long Joy and Bob Longfellow Carrie and Andrew Madison and Family Amelia and Bill McCarty Connor McGee Bonnie and David Milenthal Karen and Rick Milenthal Robyn and Devin Russell United Titanium/Stephanie and Michael Reardon Elizabeth and Kevin Weakley Bobbie and Alan Weiler Krista and Jamie Williamson

Planned Giving We have formed the Marburn Academy Legacy Society to recognize donors who have identified the School in their estate plans. If you have questions about planned giving, need additional information or wish to discuss your plans for future support, please contact Lucy Godman at Lgodman@ marburnacademy.org / 614.396.4840.

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Benefactor Society $1,000- $4,999

Lucy Godman and Brent Duncan Judy and Brian Edwards Laurie and Andy Erkis Erkis Consulting Group Freshii Mindy and Robert Galbreath DeeDee and Herbert Glimcher Wayne Gniewkowski Suzanne and Steven Guy Kathy and Ron Harter Olivia and Joshua Hildebrand Susan and Kevin Hollis Jane L. Hurlbert Amy and Jason Judd Justice Lisa and Robert Kennedy April and Todd King Amy and Jason Laudick Ann and Ray Lemmen Leo Alfred Jewelers M/I Homes Foundation Michelle and Mark Malik Beth Crane and Richard McKee

Sherri and Fred Merchant Karen and Rick Milenthal Mills James Maribeth Gatchalian and John Mooney Nationwide Nationwide Children’s Hospital Kimberly Lloyd and Johnathan Nessel Kim and Rinzy Nocero Lisa and Jeffrey Norris Our Lady of Perpetual Help School Kristi and Jim Perry Vikki and Preston Phelps Carolyn and John Phillips Ann and Ron Pizzuti Suzanne and Gary Potts Qdoba Susie and Charles Rath Cindy and Jim Roberts Sophie and David Rubin Foundation Brooke and Charles Ruma Kristen Sydney and Terry Sanders

Suzanne and Robert Sartarelli Betty and Gerald Seegers William Chang and Robert Schenck Jeri Block and Robert Schottenstein Scotts Miracle-Gro The Shipyard Monique and Dan Sierzputowski Miriam Skapik Patricia and Yaromir Steiner Steiner + Associates Jen and Ben Thompson Thompson Hine Beth Savage and Zena Trout Two Caterers Elizabeth and Kevin Weakley Anna Dan and Paul Weber Bobbie and Alan Weiler Sherri and Robert Whetzel Christine and Tony White Liz and Tom White White Family Foundation Fund of The Columbus Foundation Krista and Jamie Williamson

Partner $500- $999

Anne and Dan Eppley Daniela and Mark Foley Jenny and Mark Gams Kamie and Tom Guzy Laura and Brad Hance Karen and Alan Heiser Lisa and Alan Hinson Nancy and Richard Hobe Julie and Jack Horn Julie and Richard Hunt Morgan and Jeff Johnston Lori Darrah Jones and Martin Jones Kristin and Joel Kallman Holly and Brad Kastan Melissa Crespy and Lawrence

Kaufman Nicole and Michael Keller-Hyzdu Mary and Henry Kelly Susan and Chris Jones Amy and William Largent Lewin Family/Hamilton Parker Foundation Christy and Jon Liba Roxanne and Jesse Lopez Allison and Andrew Meslow New Albany Country Club Nicole Marie Photography Beth and Mark Olson Sarah Hollis and Damian Petrescu Jennifer and Gabe Reitter Sarah and William Reynolds

Monique and Jeff Riccobelli The Rinker Family Foundation Rivers to Reefs Aquariums Ruth and Kenneth Rubin Elaine and John Sauk Tracy and Robert Snide Stile Salon Sugardaddy’s Sumptuous Sweeties Laurie Rinehart-Thompson and Tim Thompson Jana and Frank Tice Don Turner Kelli and David Vaziri Angie and Greg Weber Muge and Jason Wiley Patricia and Dale Williamson Martha Gordon and Chris Willson

Advocate $1- $499

Leslie and Chuck Buford Krista and Dave Burnap Maddie and Connor Burton Kat and Ben Burwinkel Andrea Caldwell Kristy Camp Victoria Canter CAPA Cardinal Health Foundation Beau Carlson Luann and Dan Carskadden Clementi Environmental Consulting, LLC Jorie and Brian Close Emily Coen Ty Collier Columbus Symphony Kyle and Brian Cook Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants Mary Coppolo COSI Shayna and Bryan Coss Karen Crist Michelle and Robery Crockett Nancy and Clifford Crooks

Jim Curts Carole and Kelly Cusack Susan and Douglas Dapo Delores J. Davis Tina L. Szmania-Defluiter and John DeFluiter Jennifer and Dennis Deibel Laura and Kenneth Dershaw Debra Gross and Daniel Dershowitz Deidre and Jay DeWeese Pat and Ron Dickerson Wendy Dillingham Gretchen & Mike Dineen Discover Allure Skin Center Donatos Kelly and Brian Dunlevy Elliott Cooper Kelli and Larry English Joyce and Ronald Erkis Sarai Veronique Exil Extra Touch Gifts Anatasia and Shane Fairchild Notasha and Will Fant Nicolle and Andy Fischer Shelly Casto and Kevin Fish Jen and Mark Fitzer

Hazel Fletcher Kristin Kirk Florey and Jeff Florey Vickie and Jason Fomich Forest Alliance Coaching LTD Jill and Michael Foth Paula and Ronald Foth Amy and Peter Frank Amy Frazier Julie and Randy Friedlander Gina and Jon Fromm Melissa Fuller Jessica and Roy Fuller G. Michael’s Bistro and Bar Cheryl Gabrenya Patricia Gabrenya Patricia Wallendjack and Jeffrey Gamblée Marjorie L. Garek Pamela Gartin Bonita Gearhart Paige and Chris Geisler Georgette and John Thomas Getz Giant Eagle Mary and Robert Gilbert Patricia Giles

AEP Ann and Ralph Anderson Lisa and Dan Anglim Anonymous (2) Rachel and Nate Baker Jennifer and Brad Beck Bill Benninger, Steven Guy and Associates Deena and David Bowers Lindsey and Anthony Brigano The Chaddock Group Polly and Carlos Clavijo Columbus Jewish Foundation ComResource, Inc. Kathleen and Steve Conkel Cathy and John Conner Beth and Adam Cooper The Daimler Group Inc. Megan and Doug Daughters Tracy and Mark Davidson Jessica and Mark Ditullio

Aetna Foundation, Inc. Katrin and Philip Aldag Molly and Richard Anderson Beakerloo Julie and Keith Brooks Reta L. Brown Buckeye Vodka Jane and Scott Burton Lisa and Bryan Carson Lauren and Bennett Cohen The Columbus Crew Crystal Spirits, LLC Lizabeth Darrah Kelley Douglas

Abercrombie & Fitch Kimberly and Timothy Addington Adele and David Adkins Laura and Charlie Aldag Maggie Alexeeff AmazonSmile Animals R Special Anonymous (12) Marian and Nicholas Bachmeyer Jasmine Baker Erin and Brian Barr The Beat Angie Bell Will Bennett Karen Bergeron Jenny Bergman Ashley and Paul Betscha Jenni and Steve Biehn Holly and Kong Bounemany Sarah and Daniel Branaghan Dana and Joe Brennan Lynn and Jack Briggs Brio Tuscan Grille Rebecca Brunotte

Jennifer Martin-Gledhill and Matt Gledhill Ann and William Glenn Maria and Henri Goldman Janice and Michael Goodman Marie Graham The Great Gift and Paper Company Griffin’s Floral Designs Edward Guirlinger Kinder and Chad Gummer Christine and Michael Gutridge Christie and Tim Hall Ruth and Robert Hallisy Rebecca and Doug Hamilton Mike Handler Valerie Hanson Jill and Jim Harlan Andrew Harris Donna and Christopher Hawkins Heidelberg Distributing Company Tonya and Sean Henderson Timothy E. Heron Marilyn F. Hess Hannah Hicks Leigh Hill Susie Prince and James Hilborn Linda and Bruce Hilliard Vanessa and Steve Hiltner Hilton Columbus at Easton Hilton Columbus Downtown Nina and Harry Hines Laura and Mitchell Hirsch Libbey Hoang Hal Hodson Honey Bubbles Susan and Rick Hoskins Ashley Howard Maria Hoyt Stephanie and Paul Hsu Jane Huber Hudson 29 Kitchen + Drink Kristen and Jeff Huenemann Liesl and John Huenemann Leslee and Jaime Isern J X 2 Promotions, LLC Tia L. Jackson Jacobsen’s Skin & Body Care The Jaffe Family Foundation Julie Ballinger and Richard James Angela Jones Rosalind and Gary Judd Darcy and Jeff Kaplan Michelle and Brian Kariker Norma and Maurice Katcher Honora Kaufman Marie and Mark Keister Lexi and Dan Kelley Lonnie Kelley

Cindy Kimberly Carol and Wayne King Samantha Kinross Gale and Steven Klayman Alexandria and Alan Klodell Jenni and Peter Kneuertz Austin Kochs Mangala and Prabhat Krishnaswamy Victor Krupman The Lakes Lands’ End Kathryn A. Lane Janice Lanier Beth and Robby Lann Kathy and Ralph Larouere Sarah Kamp Latta and Brett Latta Marla and Jeff Leonhard Michqua and Art Levi Shana and Michael Levin Karen Levy Michelle and Jeff Lewis Anita and Dwight Lomax Joy and Bob Longfellow Stacie and Aaron Loskota Lynn and Edward Luffey Lurie Family Charitable Fund of The Columbus Foundation Maple Orthodontics Timothy Madison Monte Marbley Danita Marchese Laura and Jeff Mason Stacy and Jesse Maxwell Amelia and Bill McCarty Patricia and Scott McFarland Brenda and Harry McKnight Mellow Mushroom Jennifer Melvin Megan and Ben Menker Kathy and Mark Messick Nancy and Bruce Meyer Meza Wine Shop Helen and Adam Miller Kelly and Adam Miller Diana and Thomas Miller Carol and Rick Miskell Mollard Consulting Lori and Michael Montella Maureen and Tim Moore Amy Stern and Kevin Morrin Donna Myers Wendy Naumann Mary Naylor Network for Good Lisa Neuhoff New Albany Parks & Recreation Penny and Ralph Newman Kendra and Bill Nordquist

Joyce O’Malley Ocean Club Kathleen and Jerry Olson Terri Keegstra and Philip Painter Heather and Matthew Painter The Pargeon Family Shetal Parikh Jessica and Gilbert Patt Rachel and Dan Patton Tracy and Khristopher Perkins Bobbi and Al Perry Pet People Karyn Phillips Elizabeth and Mark Phillips Laura and Sal Piazza Kristen and Mike Pietro Plain Township Aquatic Center Lesley Pool ProMusica Celena and John Provenzale PXPOHIO Jacki and Kevin Raabe Sheila and Tony Radcliff Archana Ramanujam Kathleen Ray Lara and Nathan Ray Dana and Nick Ray Diane Greene and Jim Reed Jenna Reik Sally and Larry Reinhart Janice and Ron Reith Vickie and Jason Rice Leanne Hudson and Ken Riedl Sandra Riedl Dena Rives Stephanie and David Royal Kelly Hunter-Rice and Scott Rice Robyn and Devin Russell Rusty Bucket New Albany Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern Javier Granados Samayoa Sally Sayre Pamela Scarlata Krissy and Cortland Schafer Howard Schlezinger Kelly and Kevin Schmidt Samantha and Christopher Schofield Josh Schottenstein Juila and Kyle Sebastion Amanda and Tom Seguin Gabriella and Mark Shaffer Penni and Mark Sheedy Thomas Sheedy Jeanette Sheppa Corben Sherlock Marilyn and Malcolm Shrimplin Rebecca Skinner Samantha and Clay Smith

Sandy and Adam Solove Donna and Ron Solove Ladonna Solove Joyce Souder Soulshine Tavern & Kitchen Jennifer and Sloan Spalding Thomas Spangler Jayne Speicher Gina and Shane Spicer Joanne and Jim Spragg Colby and Dan Srsic Dorene and Ryan Stander Becky and Jerry Stebelton Jessica and Erik Stefanacci Celeste and Bill Stevenson Diane and John Sumen Hope and Bob Taft Katrina and John Tallarico Bree and Michael Taylor Siobhan Taylor Julie and David Tetzloff Linda Holvik and Philip Tetzloff Stacey Tokarski Christine and John Troutman Truluck Paul Van Dop Laurie Volheim Sarah Volker Jennifer and Ricardo Volley Mary Ann and Larry Vrable Patricia Wagner Jill Loraine Wagner Diana and Anthony Wakim Seth Warren Janet and Richard Waters Cami and Brent Watson Linda and Skip Weiler Maggie Sarachek and Paul Wiess Linda Welch Nicole Whitaker Lisa Whitaker Carol Whitt Sterling Wiggins Melissa Will Stacy and Bill Williams Elaine and William Williams Diane and Gary Wilson Patricia A. Winter Janine and Rozell Winters Angela An and Don Wolery Shari Wolfe Carole and John Woods Yellow Cab of Columbus Jacqueline and John Yohman Brandon Zall Becky and Terry Ziegler Patti and John Ziegler

Tribute Gifts

In support of the Garek Gallery Marjorie L. Garek Sherri and Robert Whetzel Krista and Jamie Williamson

In honor of Netanya Kaufman Melissa Crespy and Larry Kaufman

In memory of Michael Riedl Sandra Riedl

In honor of Dr. Steven Guy Jeri Block and Robert Schottenstein

In memory of Sam Luffey Melissa Will

In honor of Davis Raabe Kathy and Ralph Larouere

In memory of Vito Nocero Our Lady of Perpetual Help School

In honor of Brad Roberts ‘12 Cindy and Jim Roberts

In honor of Jacob Ray Kathleen Ray

In honor of Robert Schottenstein Holly and Brad Kastan Lewin Family/Hamilton Parker Foundation

Thank you to donors who made a gift in honor of a family member, memorialized a loved one or celebrated a friend’s achievement.

In memory of Robert S. Garek Nancy and Bruce Meyer

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