Profiles in Giving
The Wheeler Family MKA is grateful to the Wheeler family for their involvement in our community and their support of Annual Giving. Such support ensures that the School’s tradition of excellence can continue for future generations. Please join them and pledge your support today at mka.org/giving.
Nancy and Reb Wheeler and their three daughters, Ella, Maren and Ava, are proud to have been part of the MKA community for the last four years. Ella is thriving in 4th grade at the Middle School, while twins Maren and Ava are loving 1st grade at the Primary School. Reb and Nancy have developed many great friendships with other MKA families and enjoy watching their children form great memories while receiving an education that goes “above and beyond in all aspects of school life.” Ella enjoyed the 4th grade overnight trip with her classmates that kicked off their entry to Middle School, and has now earned the right to bring her school laptop home. Her parents joke that they have never seen her so excited for homework! At the Primary School, writing celebrations are a particular family favorite and the twins shine when it is their turn to share what they have written – often featuring dad as the hero of their stories! Nancy and Reb see their children grow every day and are very proud of their accomplishments.
The Wheeler family has consistently supported MKA’s Annual Giving efforts because they feel it has an “incredible and immediate impact on the school community that our children adore.” They recognize that their Annual Giving dollars “enable MKA to make exceptional programming choices and reward the outstanding efforts of the faculty and staff.” Nancy is one of MKA’s busiest volunteers. She is an esteemed volunteer for the Annual Giving appeal, recognizing that participation is key to gauging MKA’s financial health, and noting that “our participation is an indication of how greatly we value our MKA experience as parents.” She also serves on the PAMKA Board of Officers as Community VP. “PAMKA is the engine that makes our school a great community,” says Nancy. Ella, Maren and Ava are active in other aspects of MKA life too. All three girls swim and are excited about trying lacrosse and softball this spring. They look forward to the day when they can play and compete on MKA’s athletic teams.
MKA Board of Trustees 2014-15 President: Michael V. Johnson Vice President: Evelyn M. Colbert Vice President: Tracy E. Higgins Treasurer: Jeffrey G. Szilagyi Secretary: Michael P. Friezo
Members: Joseph V. Amato Merrick G. Andlinger Kenneth W. Barrett James L. Bromley Daniel B. Carson ’83 Christina A. Cotton David A. Crichlow Carolyn N. Everson Clifford B. Finkle IV ’92 Karen T. Gulliver Kathleen M. Logan Steven C. Milke
Thomas W. Nammack Eric F.S. Pai ’79 Kenneth S. Rivlin Luke Sarsfield III ’91 Amy L. South Jaclyn V. Spedaliere ’00 Linda H. Sterling Jonathan M. Strain Chiming Tse Mei-Mei Tuan Elizabeth S. Weiswasser Lori W. Yanes
Honorary Trustees: Aubin Zabriskie Ames ’54 John E. Garippa Alice M. Hirsh Susan H. Ruddick Newton B. Schott, Jr. Advisory Trustees: Barry W. Ridings ’70 Robert L. Tortoriello David L. Turock