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Bui l d in g fr om the C OR E
OU R C OR E VALU E S INTEGRIT Y We act with honesty, sound judgment, and strong character to build a culture of trust. COLLABORATION We build partnerships, foster teamwork, and encourage camaraderie. INCLUSIVIT Y We celebrate and affirm all aspects of individual identity and global diversity. EMPATHY We seek to understand the feelings of others, value multiple perspectives, build meaningful connections, and inspire ethical action. RESILIENCE We value persistence and pursue excellence through continuous learning and growth.
MIS SION S TATEMENT
Nashoba Brooks School educates children for a life of continuous learning, accomplishment, and leadership in a diverse and changing world. The School nurtures students’ growth and character, while fostering the development of each child’s personal excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts.
DEAR MEMBERS OF THE NASHOBA BROOKS SCHOOL COMMUNITY, If we had to choose just one word to describe 2022-2023, momentum would undoubtedly be high on the list of options. Following several years of scenario planning and crisis response, we welcomed a return to a more “typical” approach to the academic year. Though protocols and scenarios were at the ready, we were pleased to have them take a backseat to curriculum enhancement, professional development, and face-to-face community connections. These opportunities fueled energy, inspiration, and momentum schoolwide. Nashoba Brooks students, employees, and curriculum earned regional, national, and international recognition. Employees immersed themselves in professional development—in individual and shared learning experiences. We expanded occupational therapy and speech and language services on campus, established new partnerships bringing a record number of children to campus this summer, launched free Wonders and Girls’ Time To Shine series to welcome the broader community to campus, and reached new levels of attendance and enthusiasm in our second season of the the Summer Family Concert Series. All aspects of our School are supported by the Nashoba Brooks Fund, which covers roughly 9% of our operating budget including curriculum resources, professional development, student support services, field trips, and more. We completed year 3 of 3 in our reVision Tuition initiative to support our mission and make a Nashoba Brooks education more accessible and affordable. Grounded in our strategic directions launched in 2014, these commitments to creating exceptional programs to meet the needs of our students, families, and community have grown even more poignant in the current unpredictable economic context. And, as we enter year 10 of 10 in our Strategic Directions, we also begin to consider what bold, new vision we may consider in the decade ahead. While our commitment to innovation remains strong, our core remains constant: Nashoba Brooks School has been—and always will be—focused on our students, guided by our core values, and steadfast in our dedication to our mission.
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The arrival of a new academic year brings renewed excitement, energy, optimism, and focus. We are enjoying the summer enhancements to our Middle School classrooms and our campus as some of the recent developments as part of The Campaign for Our Future. As we enter the final stages of the Campaign, we are very pleased to have secured commitments for more than $8M in cash and pledges, which has made it possible to complete the construction of the flex classrooms, Shilling STEAM Lab, the Sureau Family Discovery Barn, and the Denault Library Courtyard. The final phase will focus on Commitment to Our Core— our mission; our core values; the equal balance of focus on academics, athletics, and the arts; and care for the whole child’s wellbeing—academically, socially, and emotionally. Your continued partnership and philanthropic support make Nashoba Brooks a truly exceptional learning community and a transformational experience for children. As we report on the accomplishments of the past year and look toward the future, we express our heartfelt gratitude for this remarkable community. Thanks to you, Nashoba Brooks School can provide a space where students engage in learning that empowers them to connect with each other, find their voice, discover a lifelong love of learning, and become leaders who will shape our world in countless, powerful, and productive ways. Sincerely,
Danielle Heard Head of School
Anne Elton President, Board of Trustees
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DEAR MEMBERS OF THE NASHOBA BROOKS SCHOOL COMMUNITY, While the economic environment remains unpredictable, Nashoba Brooks School’s commitment to building and maintaining a responsible, predictable, and sustainable financial model remains steadfast. As a tuition driven independent school, Nashoba Brooks’ tuition remains our largest source of revenue by far, with tuition dollars accounting for 79% of revenue. Announced in January of 2023, the 2023-2024 academic year is the third of three consecutive years of 5% average tuition reduction in alignment with our Strategic Directions and our commitment to our mission through our long-term reVision Tuition initiative. Bolstering this initiative, enrollment has grown steadily at a rate of approximately 12 students for each of the last two years, and high demand for our Preschool program has resulted in expansion of these early grade levels, creating a robust pipeline for future growth. In addition to enrollment growth, external programs and philanthropic support remain essential components of the School’s financial model. In FY23, Nashoba Brooks has fostered new and existing partnerships to ensure that the School facilities are consistently fully utilized during and outside of school hours, raising more than $100K in revenue annually. By hosting local community events on campus, Nashoba Brooks has become recognized as a go-to location for professional development, community events, and special celebrations. Finally, philanthropic support has provided more than $800,000 toward the Nashoba Brooks Fund and more than $8M in cash and pledges to support capital projects through The Campaign for Our Future. On the expense side of the equation, our greatest investments are in our people, with 68% of resources allocated to employee compensation and 13% to financial assistance. Though there has been some volatility in the market, Nashoba Brooks School’s $13M endowment continues to perform well with a 10-year average year-end performance of 8% overall. The 5% draw from the endowment provides an important source of revenue from this enduring investment in the School’s future. With a commitment to both near- and long-term fiscal strength, Nashoba Brooks continues to invest in value, manage expenses responsibly, and deliver on the promise of an outstanding educational experience for students. Thank you for your investment in all that we do. We could not do this without you! Sincerely,
Kirsten Kester Treasurer, Board of Trustees
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R E SULT S OF OPER ATIONS 2 0 2 2 –2 0 2 3
AUXILIARY & OTHER
4%
ENDOWMENT DRAW 8%
TUITION 79% NASHOBA BROOKS FUND
9%
REVENUES
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS DEBT SERVICE
AUXILIARY & OTHER
2%
.3%
1.6%
ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS/ ADVANCEMENT
6%
FACILITIES
9%
EXPENSES
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
13%
EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION 68%
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FFINANCIAL I N ANC I AL A S ASSISTANCE S I S TANC E
$1,267,612 Amount restricted for financial assistance
Students receiving financial assistance
$18,996
$26,733
Average grant for Lower School students
Average grant for Middle School students
EMP L O YEE S AL AR I E S AND EMPLOYEE SALARIES AND PR OF E S S I O NAL DE VEL OP M ENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT $4,661,223 Restricted for support of employee salaries and professional development
3,100+ Hours dedicated to professional development
81% Employees with advanced degrees
Employee participation in ongoing professional development every year including Orton-Gillingham for Dyslexia and Literacy, Responsive Classroom, Anxiety & Executive Functioning Skills, Supporting Mental Health, Math for All, and many more.
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END OWMENT
$ 13,757,004
2022/23
$ 13,712,983
2019/20
$ 12,599,325
$15,729,332
2018/19
2021/22
$15,413,780
2017/18
$ 16,932,553
$14,500,311
2016/17
2020/21
$13,622,101
$13,629,144
2014/15
2015/16
$13,461,769
2013/14
INVE S TIN G I N T H E F U T U R E
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8.36%
8.03%
2.2%
$13,757,004
Funds in Nashoba Brooks endowment
Operating budget funded by endowment
10-year average return on endowment
Increase in total endowment over the last 10 years
Endowment assets for 2022/23 (as of June 30)
EMPLOYEE SALARIES & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
DOMESTIC EQUITIES
61.2%
FIXED INCOME
22.4%
UNRESTRICTED
33.9%
27.7% MONEY MARKET FUND
4.3%
FUND ALLOCATION
ASSET ALLOCATION
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
INTERNATIONAL/ GLOBAL
12.1%
PROGRAMS
9.2%
29.2%
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B OAR D OF TRU S TEE S
Matthew Boger Parent of Alumni
Erica Cohen Parent of Alumni
Anne Elton Parent of Alumni
Liza Garonzik Alum
Lynne Goltra Parent of Alumni
Kate Graham Alum
Lindsey Gund Parent of Alumni
Agnes Lubega Current Parent
Kirsten Kester Alum
Cheryl Kirkman Parent of Alumni
Michael Fay Current Parent
Vince Lorusso Parent of Alumni
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Lydia Napoli Current Parent
Megan Pasquina Alum, Current Parent
Alys Reynders Parent of Alumni
Conor Shapiro Current Parent
Irene Todd Parent of Alumni
Sophie Robart Alum
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TRU S TEE EMER ITU S Alice Flint Parent of Alumni Current Grandparent
Alice Flint has taught at the elementary school level and has practiced social work at a family service agency. At Nashoba Brooks, Alice was a president of the Parents’ Association and served as a trustee from 1999-2005 and again from 2006-2012. During her tenure as a trustee, she served on eight different committees, chairing both the Diversity and Education Committees. Most recently Alice served as Chair of the Head of School Search Committee. She also led the Expanding Boundaries Campaign and chaired the Board of Visitors Committee. Alice also serves on the Board at Our Sisters’ School in New Bedford, a school which educates economically disadvantaged middle school girls. At Our Sisters’ School, she is an active member of the Advancement Committee and chaired the search for the current Director of Advancement. Alice received a B.A. from the University of Virginia, a master’s in education from Bank Street College, and a master’s of social work from Simmons College School of Social Work. W. Carl Kester Parent of Alumni Current Grandparent
Carl Kester is a Baker Foundation Professor and the George Fisher Baker Jr. Professor of Business Administration, Emeritus at Harvard Business School where he is a member of the Finance Unit. He served as Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs (2006-2010), Chairman of the Finance Unit (2005-2006), and Senior Associate Dean and Chairman of the MBA Program (1999 to 2005). He teaches corporate finance in both the School’s MBA and Executive Education programs. Professor Kester is a four-time recipient of The Robert F. Greenhill Award for outstanding service to Harvard Business School. Professor Kester is Chairman of the BlackRock Capital Investment Advisors Mutual Funds Complex, which oversees private credit and private equity mutual funds. He is also Vice Chairman of the BlackRock Fixed Income Mutual Funds Complex. He is past Chair and currently Vice Chair and Governor of the Board of Governors of the Handel and Haydn Society, a Boston-based musical society featuring an internationally recognized chorus and period instrument orchestra playing historically informed baroque and classical music. He also served as a trustee (1988-2002), and as President of the Board of Trustees (1999-2002), of the Nashoba Brooks School. An economics graduate of Amherst College, Professor Kester also holds advanced degrees from Harvard Business School (MBA), and the London School of Economics and Political Science (M.Sc.). He received his Ph.D. in Business Economics from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
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John Moriarty Parent of Alumni Current Grandparent
John is the Founder and President of John Moriarty & Associates, Inc., a building and real estate company. John has guided the construction management firm since 1985. JMA has offices in MA, Northern VA, Durham NC, and Hollywood FL. As a Nashoba Brooks Trustee from 1997-2003 and 2008-2013, John served as Treasurer and Chair of the Buildings and Grounds Committee. John’s expertise in building and real estate were instrumental in helping Nashoba Brooks to successfully complete several important school construction projects including the 2002 build, the 2009 Noble Field and Tennis Court projects, the 2012 Lower School addition and Middle School renovations, and the 2020 addition of the Sureau Family Discovery Barn. John is a Life trustee at Concord Academy and has served as a trustee at Belmont Day School. John is also on the Board of Directors at the Winchester Co-Operative Bank. He is the parent of Kate ‘98, Claire ‘01, and BJ TG’98. John’s grandson Jack is a member of the class of TG‘28. John is a graduate of Phillips Academy, Andover, and has a bachelor of arts degree in demography from Johns Hopkins University. Jason Robart Parent of Alumni
Jason Robart is the co-founder and managing partner of Seae Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on supporting women and BIPOC healthcare and fintech entrepreneurs. He works with both strategic and financial investors looking to leverage the intersection of strategy, innovation, and venture to further their competitive position and bring fundamental change to the healthcare system. He also partners closely with Seae’s portfolio company CEOs and management teams to help them develop comprehensive go-to-market and human capital strategies. He currently sits on the Boards of several Seae’s portfolio companies including Hurdle, Kiyatec, Moving Analytics and MyMeds. Jason serves on the boards of SiriusPoint LTD (NYSE: SPNT), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont, the Middlesex School, and Eastview@Middlebury, a retirement community in Middlebury Vermont. At Nashoba Brooks School, Jason served on the Board of Trustees from 2009-2020 and served as President from 20142020. Prior to Seae, Jason served as the Chief Strategy Officer of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and as the President and CEO of Zaffre Investments, a wholly owned subsidiary of BCBSMA. He began his career at BCBSMA as the Chief Human Resources Officer where he led a complete overhaul of the insurer’s human capital strategies to better align them with the changing dynamics of the Massachusetts healthcare landscape. Jason also served as BCBSMA’s National Account Segment leader where he delivered impressive growth in an increasingly competitive market. Jason holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Middlebury College. 13
B OAR D OF VISITOR S CHAIR TR ANSITION We are pleased to welcome Greg Pappas as our next chair of the Board of Visitors. We are fortunate to move from strength to strength, as Greg follows the outstanding years of leadership under Carl Kester. Both Carl and Greg have helped to significantly advance the vision for our School in their time on the Board of Trustees and Board of Visitors. Prior to his outstanding work as chair of the Board of Visitors from 2019-2023, Carl served as a trustee (19882002) and as president of the Board of Trustees (1999-2002) of Nashoba Brooks School. Carl’s inspiration and infinite wisdom helped to guide the school through several historic moments including a head of school transition, the creation of a long-range plan, two capital campaigns, as well as several expansions and renovations to the School’s facilities. As president of the Board of Visitors, Carl saw the School navigate a pandemic, extended his term for an additional year, and provided important historical perspective on strategic decisions. We are deeply grateful for his ongoing dedication to Nashoba Brooks, and we are thrilled that he will continue as a member of the Board of Visitors and a trustee emeritus in the years ahead. Carl’s work has set a terrific foundation on which we will continue to build. Greg served on the Nashoba Brooks Board of Trustees from 2012-2018 and was a valuable member of the investment, human resources, governance, and development committees. He co-chaired the School’s strategic planning process to frame the Strategic Directions that guide our work today. Greg is a managing director at Berkshire Partners where he is responsible for overseeing the firm’s portfolio support activities. He has served on a number of Berkshire Partners portfolio company boards. Prior to Berkshire, Greg was a senior partner at The Parthenon Group where he managed its private equity practice, served as chair of the business development committee, and was a member of the firm’s executive committee. Greg’s wisdom, experience, and care for Nashoba Brooks will be great assets to our work with the Board of Visitors. We thank Carl for his years of service and for providing much of the groundwork on which we continue to build and grow. Under Greg’s leadership, we look forward to advancing our committment to increasing alumni and volunteer engagement, preparing for our next round of strategic visioning, and growing strong financial underpinnings for the future of our School.
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B OAR D O F VISITOR S Rachel Adams ‘01 JoAnne Albright Melanie and Sana Ata Maggie Barbuto Kristy and Michael Beauvais Janet and Ray Benvenuti Alexander Berlin TG’92 Chris and Holly Bernene Andrew Boger and Olivia Boger ‘95 Ann and Gary Brown Aura and Jeff Bruce Kristin Bullwinkel and William Schneider Kai Bynum Pamela and Peter Callahan Ellen and Jeffrey Campbell Anne Cavan ‘99 and Ted Cavan Mukesh and Priti Chatter Emily Cohen ‘98 Janet and Steven Correia Beverly Coughlin E. Kay Cowan Anne DeBoalt Charles and Katharine Denault Jennifer and Michael Desrochers Frances Devitt Jamie and Jeff Dorsey Kristen Ritchie Drollette ‘98 John Finley and Stan McGee Alice and Jonathan Flint Charles and Joanne Forsberg Rachel Frenkil ‘04 Adeeva and Jay Fritz
Anthony and Melissa Gallo Hannah Gallo ‘02 Mark and Susan Gally Sara Davey Gillis ‘06 Amy and David Gleason Kevin Grant and Valarie Kinkade Michael and Teresa Hassara Elie and LuAnn Jammal LeeEllen Jones and Robert Jones TG’74 Althea and David Kaemmer Judy and Steve Kaye Chun Jen and Walter Kelt Alexandra Kenyon ‘00 W. Carl Kester and Jane Manilych Ann and Henry Knoblock Rachel and Robert Kramer Stephen Lanzendorf and Ann Peterson Elizabeth Lawrence ‘74 Gloria and Robert Legvold Meredyth Long Jacqueline Deysher Marchand ‘01 and Luke Marchand Eden Marland and Duncan White Elizabeth Martineau and John McClellan Jonas and Melissa McCray Mary Modahl and Richard Packwood Annie Montesano and Dan Scheibe Sarah Montgomery ‘93 Carol and John Moriarty Constance Noble Elaine and Paul O’Connell QiuHong Pan and ZhiXin Zou
Greg and Kim Pappas Margaret and Paul Parisi Kipuda Park and Jinman Baang Andrea and Dick Patton Ruth and Thomas Piper Chelsey Remington ‘81 Elaine and Michael Ristaino Jason and Sarah Robart Florence Rosse Beau and Susan Ryan John Muresianu and Patti Satterthwaite Thomas and Tracy Schofield Colby Schofield ‘10 Maggie Shilling ‘10 Drew and Kiki Shilling Betsy and Thomas Siebert Erica and Scott Silverman Karla and Sean Slade Andrew and Sheila Sohn Joshua and Nancy Solomon Hilary and Langley Steinert Joann Calcagno Tahn and Albert Tahn Lauren Olmsted Taylor ‘98 Hilary Taylor ‘77 Andrew and Elizabeth Thut Sonia and William Valentine Edward Kane and Martha Wallace Gerard Ward Catherine Wayman ‘03 Jessica Weigel ‘01 Jonathan and Sarah White Adam Winstanley and Susie Winstanley ‘81
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“I GIVE TO END OWMENT BE C AU SE I INVE S T IN PE OPLE .” When Janet Benvenuti and her husband, Ray, first moved to Concord, they planned to send their children to the local public schools. When Janet dug into the research surrounding the benefits of single-gender education during the middle school years, she decided to make a change. In 1997, Janet enrolled her children, Eric TG’00 and Katie ‘08, in Nashoba Brooks School. Over the course of the next ten years, Eric and Katie experienced a holistic learning experience. Each day, they engaged in art, music, theater, sports and service for their community. Janet notes, “They were encouraged to stay curious about the world around them—people, places, nature—and to accept responsibility for themselves and others.” Critical to Janet’s decision for her family to be a part of the School community was the culture of affirmation and wholesome values. Over the last 25 years, Janet has consistently made Nashoba Brooks a philanthropic priority. With a focus on endowed giving, she has played an integral role in the financial foundation and strength of the School. Janet considers giving in this way similar to placing money into a 401K or IRA. She donates dollars each year and those dollars are invested into the endowed funds from which the School is able to draw 4-5% each year to support its operating costs. Janet explains, “I give to endowment because I invest in people.” In 2006, Janet and her husband created the faculty development fund to ensure that teachers have what they need to continue their own lifelong learning and bring their enriched experiences into the classroom. The same year, they created the service learning fund to ensure that each student at Nashoba Brooks develops an understanding of privilege and the value in working toward dismantling structural inequity and serving others. When asked why Janet continues to invest in the educational experience at Nashoba Brooks School, she put it simply—“Why wouldn’t I?” Janet’s vision and dogged commitment over 25 years ensures the Nashoba Brooks experience for students today and for generations to come.
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“PAY I T F O R WAR D AN D S HAR E A BIG T HAN K YO U ” In 2007, Janet and Steven Correia realized the benefits that the personalized attention of an independent school environment could offer when their son enrolled at a local all-boys school. The positive experience they were having got them thinking about what might be possible for their 3-year-old, Adrienne, ‘18. From the first time they set foot on the Nashoba Brooks School campus, the Correias felt the warmth and welcome of our School community and knew it was the right fit for their family. Janet quickly saw the impact of the Nashoba Brooks experience in little ways, like how young Adrienne displayed her newly acquired independent problem-solving skills at the Book Fair. She saw her daughter become more confident, articulate, and willing to work collaboratively at a very young age. As the years passed, Janet watched Adrienne and her classmates grow into great listeners, engaged learners, and young women of strong character. It was the impact of these deeply rooted values playing out in Adrienne that confirmed Janet’s desire to take on a larger role within our School and made it easy to answer with a resounding, “Yes!” when asked to join the Board of Trustees at Nashoba Brooks. She valued her time working with the Board and, in particular, Head of School Danielle Heard’s consistent charge of the group to be generative thinkers—coming up with broad, innovative tactics to solve strategic problems that would impact the school for years to come. Janet‘s investment in Nashoba Brooks School has come in many forms. Her ongoing commitment and thought partnership have made her a consistent and respected voice in our community. Equally importantly, her philanthropic contributions to the Nashoba Brooks Fund for the last 18 consecutive years have lent financial strength and predictability to our School. She has continued to prioritize her financial support to the Nashoba Brooks Fund long after her child was done sitting in a classroom on Strawberry Hill Road because she understands that tuition alone does not cover the operating costs of a Nashoba Brooks education. Further, she recognizes that without the additional support of the Fund, the experiences Adrienne and all Nashoba Brooks students enjoy would not have been as robust. Janet sees these contributions as a way to “pay it forward and share a big thank you” for the impact the School had on her daughter and to ensure the work continues for the next generation of students. 19
I N 2 018, NA S H O B A BR O OK S S CHO OL L AUN C H ED THE C AM PAIGN F OR OUR F U T UR E to bring our vision for the future of the School to life. Our goal is to reimagine our existing spaces so they reflect and enhance the spirit, creativity, and curiosity of our students and teachers. Phases 1 and 2 are complete, after securing approximately $6 million to fund these capital projects. An additional $2 million has been raised toward our Phase 3, with an additional $2 million needed to meet the goal of finishing the Campaign in 2024. Driven by our mission and focused on our students, we have revitalized the Middle School and library, and will renovate the arts platform. Through the arts, our students develop confidence and a deeper understanding of themselves. They practice collaboration, push their comfort zones, and exercise leadership skills. We need to transform and elevate the spaces where our students create, perform, and find their voice. While beloved, Tucker Auditorium is limited as it does not currently provide the space, flexibility, or technology necessary to showcase our thriving performing arts program. The reimagined arts platform will include: • Visual art and music studio renovations to increase studio, prep, and storage spaces and provide flexibility and deeper exploration of a variety of activities and media. • Tucker Auditorium renovations will transform the current space by increasing seating flexibility, modernizing light and sound, and providing flexibility for enhanced and efficient use of space. • Acoustic enhancements of Moriarity Gymnasium will improve the sound quality for larger gatherings such as graduation. The addition of the Shilling STEAM Lab was a brilliant redesign of underutilized space. The STEAM Lab has created forward-thinking learning zones for the entire school community to actualize their ideas, problem solve collaboratively, and practice flexible and creative thinking. It includes a fabrication lab featuring a laser cutter and 3-D Printer, a green screen studio, and provides opportunities for prototyping, robotics, coding, filming, and engineering. Kiki and Drew Shilling were instrumental in bringing the bold vision of the STEAM Lab to life. Drew captured the significance of the STEAM Lab for the Shilling family, as education in science, The Shilling Family technology, and engineering become more and more important. When he noted that “there will be kids whose paths through life will be transformed by the experiences they have at an early age, and that is what this project will allow.”
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The renovation of the Denault Library Courtyard brought new life to one of the most beloved spaces on campus. The extension of the library to the courtyard provides amphitheater seating for outdoor learning and gathering, cozy nooks for students to curl up with a book, and hardscape and landscape features that enhance the library’s connection to the outdoors. This story actually begins more than 40 years ago when Dorothy Denault helped create a library on campus. For Dorothy, building the library was as much about creating a quiet, reflective, communal The Denault Family space where students could enjoy reading together as it was to house the School’s collection of books. The Denault family has stewarded the library through capital giving and the Dorothy and Elliot Denault Library Fund, an endowed fund dedicated to maintaining the library and its collections that has grown steadily over more than 20 years. The Sureau Family Discovery Barn is a launchpad to our outdoor learning environment and provides additional performance and event space for up to 150 guests. The Sureau family—Adam and Melanie Sureau, parents of Alexander TG’20 and Sophie ’28, and grandparents Carole and Jean-Claude Sureau—gave a multi-generational gift that was instrumental in realizing the vision for the Discovery Barn. Adam notes “our kids love school and we know their experiences at Nashoba Brooks have helped make them more thoughtful, caring people. ” The Sureau family hopes the naming will encourage and inspire other multigenerational gifts to the School’s campaign. “We are a very close knit family; it makes sense that we would make this gift together,” remarks Carole Sureau.
The Sureau Family
The Discovery Barn’s design celebrates the natural environment through its use of natural light, outdoor learning spaces, and sustainable, green design; all elements that were important to the Sureaus. With direct connection to the School’s outdoor learning environment and the Merry Long Garden, the Barn enhances students’ skill development as stewards of the natural world.
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PAR TNER SHIP LE VEL S
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We thank everyone who has given in support of Nashoba Brooks School. Your generosity allows us to create transformational learning experiences for our students.
Gifts listed include cumulative contributions between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023. Individuals giving at Partnership Levels have made significant, inspiring investments to support the strategic directions of the School. Please note, these levels do not reflect support for The Campaign for Our Future.
PARTNERSHIP LEVELS Each year, Nashoba Brooks honors gifts to the School of $1,000 or more by designating the donors as members of the following Nashoba Brooks named Partnership Levels. Founders Circle (Gifts of $50,000 or more) Anna and Peter Kolchinsky Heads Circle (Gifts between $25,000 and $49,999) Alice and Jonathan Flint** Rebecca McNeill Carol and John Moriarty** Chris and Irene Todd Charlotte Whitmore* Visionaries (Gifts between $10,000 and $24,999) Kevin Bitterman and Kristen Tahirak Gail and Matthew Burr TG’89 Barry Cohen Janet and Steven Correia* Anne and Jeffrey Elton* Jessica French Jay Graham and Kate Moriarty Graham ‘98* Lindsey and Zack Gund Fawn Hardison and David Mayer Gwen and Vic Khanna Joseph Lerner Kathryn and Vincent Lorusso* Jodi and Mark Loughlin Michael and Tiffany Mountz Jennifer Nashel and Eugene Soltes Jane Kucera Nitze ‘96 and Paul Nitze Greg and Kim Pappas* Brittany and Richard Pelletier Hari and Jordin Ravichandran Huanmin Shen and Zaozao Zhang Andrew and Kirsten Shilling** David and Emily Singer Hilary and Langley Steinert*
Scholars (Gifts between $5,000 and $9,999) Cheryl and Rand Alexander** Kyle and Nicole Brookshire Andrew and Colleen Callen David and Erica Cohen The Cowan Family* Charles and Mary Crowley Fran and Les Devitt** Karen and James Dwyer Edward and Sophia Garmey Alexis and Lynne Goltra Elie and LuAnn Jammal Edward Kane and Martha Wallace** Mallory and Ryan Kauppila John Moriarty TG’98 and Kathryn Ganz Moriarty ‘03* QiuHong Pan and ZhiXin Zou Margaret and Paul Parisi Darren and Kendra Perry Jason and Sarah Robart* Scott Smigler and Shanna Theriault Andrew and Elizabeth Thut Adam Winstanley and Susie Piper Winstanley ‘81** Jonathan and Patricia Woodard
1980 Partners In honor of the partnership of Nashoba Country Day and The Brooks School (Gifts between $1,980 and $2,499) Anonymous Donor John and Kerri Cahoy Caroline Kester Calhoun ‘96 and Ian Calhoun Gwendolyn des Cognets Aaron Desatnik and Jenna Levy John Muresianu and Patti Satterthwaite*
Innovators (Gifts between $2,500 and $4,999) Joe Alvarado and Margaret Sullivan Mary Alice and Seth Betlyon Barbara and William Boger Lindsay and Matthew Boger Kimberley and Gary Broberg Ellen and Jeffrey Campbell* Mukesh and Priti Chatter Michael and Nubia Costa Jennifer and Michael Desrochers Insun Hong and Ricardo Rodriguez Althea and David Kaemmer* Judith and Steven Kaye** W. Carl Kester and Jane Manilych** Jay and Sarah Khetani Maeve and Patrick McWhinney Lydia and Tom Napoli Andrew and Carolyn Noble Chris and Eileen Pattinson
* 10 years or more of consecutive giving ** 20 years or more of consecutive giving TG Third Grade Alumni deceased
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Blue, White and Green Partners (Gifts between $1,000 and $1,979) Aram Adourian and Anna Ohanyan Kristy and Michael Beauvais* Maia Bitterman ‘23 Ken and Lori Block Nancy and Patrick Carey Charles and Katharine Denault* Gauri Dhavan and James Olesen Annie and Robert Drapeau* Michael Fay and Karisa Lorenz Anthony and Melissa Gallo Sarah Garland-Hoch and Roland Hoch* Richard Hardy* André and Danielle Heard* Kai-yuh Hsiao and Annie Wang John Jephson and Nia Hatsopoulos Jephson ‘94 Hope Kim and Joon Lee Peter Kirkman* Rachel and Robert Kramer** Jacqueline Deysher Marchand ‘01 and Luke Marchand* Elizabeth Martineau and John McClellan Jon and Melissa Mattison Brigitte and Louis Mercedes Cara and Frank Panaccio Ginger Pearson ‘95 Lamson and Sally Rheinfrank Sophie Robart ‘09 Anne and Willard Umphrey James and Roselee Wayman Gifts Up to $999 Emily Abrahamson Jonas Ahlgren TG’18 Stefan and Vanessa Ahlgren Amy and Brian Amick Isabella Amparan Christine Anderson Elizabeth Andre ‘12 Chris and Sarah Andrysiak Paula and Sheldon Apsell Amelia Armitage ‘07 Caroline Ashley Jill and Stephen Atkins Alison and William Averill Jinman Baang and Kipuda Park Sera Baang ‘21 Mary Frances and Preston Bannard ANNUAL REPORT | 14 24
Maggie Barbuto** Elizabeth and William Barron TG’72* Gary Bartos and Micky Lee George Bass Christine and William Batalden Julie and Kevin Belmont Thor Benander and Juliana Farrell Lisa Bennett* Paul Benzaquin and Rebecca Magill* Alexander Berlin TG’92** Bret and Joan Bero Christina Berthelsen Ned and Sandy Bigelow Caroline and Samuel Bigelow David and Kathy Bitterman Addison Boger ‘20 Penn Boger TG’18 Gail Awad Bogle ‘70 and William Bogle** Aubrey Bourgeois Leah Boutelle Iain Boylan and Katharine Herrup-Boylan ‘96 Hooper Brooks TG’53 Henry and Samantha Bryant Tandy Bryant ‘06 Kristin Bullwinkel and William Schneider* Holden Burr TG’25 Paige Burr ‘28 Margaret Burt* Jessie Cahill* Joan and Robert Calhoun Pamela Callahan Gregg Carman John and Laura Carolan Fortunate and Genius Chidzikwe Giuseppe and Natali Ciaramella Kevin Coakley and Pamela Senese ‘78* Geoffrey and Sarah Cohane Ava Cohen ‘23 Jackson Cohen TG’23 Heather Dwinell Collins ‘82 and William Collins Liz Conant Hannah Conner ‘10 Perdita Connolly Sarah Conrad Michael Cook TG’89 Amy and Jermaine Cook-Wright Emmett Cooney and Claudia Folgar Christine and Dennis Corkery Adrienne Correia ‘18 Beverly Coughlin
E. Kay Cowan** Brett and Mia Crawford Tim Croft Susan Culman* Kevin and Sarah Curtis Christopher Damsgaard and Sana Ghafoor Elizabeth Wang Darling ‘89 and Thomas Darling** Christopher and Kirsta Davey** Derek Davidson Allison Dempsey ‘03 Donna and Ronald Demsher** Theodore Desatnik TG’23 Tracy DeTora and Steve Wright Olivia Dewey ‘10 Jonathan Douglas Andy and Lucy Douglass Jeff and Molly Eberle* Daniel Eder David and Maureen Ellenberger Eva Elton ‘14 Owen Elton TG’10 Josh Epstein and Shana Kaplan Anthony and Erin Escobedo Mary Farrell Chris and Melissa Finn Duncan and Mary Flaherty Laura Fletcher Hannah Flint ‘97 Lindsay Flynn ‘01* Patrick Flynn and Barbara Nash Whitney Flynn ‘05* Charles and Joanne Forsberg** Lyndsey Francisco Brian and Stacie Fredriksson Dana Freedman Rachel Frenkil ‘04* Adeeva and Jay Fritz* Cara M. Fritz ‘17 Peggy Gaffny Ellen Gaines Seth Gale and Marnie Glassman Gale ‘94* Timothy Gasperoni and Isabelle Rosso Emily and Mario Gatti Mirko and Reshma Geffken Brian and Meredith Gerson Daniel and Heather Getts Aasma and Syed Gilani Logan Gillis and Sara Davey Gillis ‘06 Linda and Robert Glassman Tony Godfrey and Virginia Litle ‘77 Charlotte Goltra ‘22
Josephine Goltra ‘23 Joseph and Regina Goodwin** Kaitlyn Goodwin ‘14 Carol Green ‘00 Leny Grott Jennifer Haines Butler Christopher Hall and Amanda von Zirpolo Judy Hall and Alistair MacMartin Benjamin Happ Melissa Hart and Lloyd Johnston Fiona Haslett ‘06 Jim and Reene Hatherley Gretchen Herter Marianna Zak Hill ‘04 Joseph and Ksenia Hill Adrienne Hoey Catherine Howerton ‘04* Sarah Hsu ‘15 Chien-Fang Huang and Derek Tai Caroline Hughes ‘14 Andrew Jameson TG’90 and Minna Scholten Jared Jammal and Kelley Crowley Jammal ‘03 Jevan Jammal ‘02 and Benjamin Metcalf* LeeEllen and Robert Jones TG’74** Meghan Joumas ‘09 Martha and Raymond Joumas Chris and Liz Joyce Fulgence Kalisa and Agnes Lubega Lizzie Nelson Kaplan ‘06 Joel and Quincey Katz Laura Kaye ‘13 Robert and Stephanie Keep Eric Kester TG’95 and Leigh Kester Kirsten Kester ‘01 and Evan O’Donnell* Jonathan Keyes** Avery Khetani ‘22 Elizabeth and Michael Killian Matthew Killian TG’08 Meghan Killian ‘07 Cheryl Kirkman Leta Kniffin Kenneth and Maria-Christina Kolodziej Taryn Kook-Clark Sasha Kramer ‘08 Talya Kramer ‘10 Peter and Sarah Kuper Karl and Sarah Kussin Stephen Lanzendorf and Ann Peterson
Elizabeth Lawrence ‘74 Amy Leahy Abigail Leahy-Happ ‘20 Charlie Leahy-Happ ‘25 Margaret Leahy-Happ ‘30 Kelsey LeBuffe and Elizabeth Solley Thomas Lee and Lisa Stanley* Brennan Lerner Carol Lesneski Susan Lewis* Eleanor Linton Rebecca Pearson Lo and York Lo Meredyth Long Joshua and Zoe LoPresti Alexandra Loumidis ‘14 Candice Ma and Feng Zhao Michael MacClary Caitlin Macy ‘84 Guida and Scott Mattison Joan and Paul McCarthy* Anne and John McCormack Megan McGuin and Tjerk van Herwaarden Kaitlyn McHugh Alison Spring Millerick ‘93 and Chris Millerick John and Sandy Millerick Maritere Mix Cidalia and Hildeberto Moitoso Derek and Jennifer Moitoso Anne Montesano and Daniel Scheibe Alexander and Kristin Moody Danyelle and John Mooradian Sarah Morse B’58 Suzanne Morse Rick Mosher Allison Moss Nicole Myers Elizabeth Neilson Anna Newberg Justin Newberg TG’91* Regina Nixon* Kate Noel Annelie NyGren-Mitchell* Chris and Kristen O’Brien Jane O’Connor* Sherie Ouellet Courtney Pappas ‘17 Lincoln Pasquina and Megan Brown Pasquina ‘00 Andrea and Richard Patton* Michelle Perreault Edward Perry TG’55
Saly Pin-Riebe and Paul Tatelman Edmund and Eleanor Polubinski Christopher and Patricia Popov* Elizabeth and Philip Porter James and Kara Potter Elaine and Marcus Rabb Emily and Eric Rasmussen Cris Ratiner and Mitch Schultz Dennis and Jennifer Reed Phoebe Renyi ‘22 Tessa Renyi ‘20 Timothy Reynolds TG’62* Lydia Rheinfrank and Kyle Rusconi Anne Roddy* Gilbert Roddy TG’04* Kathryn Roddy ‘07* Elizabeth Rogal ‘98 Kim Russell Jennifer Rutherford* Christopher Scheibe TG’15 Elizabeth Scheibe ‘11 Peter Scheibe TG’13 Thaddeus Scheibe TG’10 Thomas and Tracy Schofield** Kip Schur Christine Schuster** Kaitlin Schuster ‘17 Kimberly Schuster ‘13 Patrick Sedney Allyn Seymour and Karen Mayfield Seymour ‘72** Conor and Elisabeth Shapiro Ann and Douglas Sharpe Linda Shea Kristen and Sean Sheehan** Catherine Shilling ‘17 Margaret Shilling ‘10* Reid Shilling TG’07* Christine and Richard Siegrist Ana and James Signorovitch Autumn and Mark Silva Erica and Scott Silverman Adam and Amy Simon Peg Simpson Lindsay Newton Sleeper ‘07 Andrew and Anne Slugg Bennett Smigler TG’22 Graham Smigler TG’25 Eric and Kaitlyn Smith Marin Smith ‘93 Jeff and Lindsey Snyder Finley Solley TG’28 Elizabeth and Platt Staunton Katherine Steele Hilde and Stewart Steffey 25
Alexis Steinert ‘17 Maxwell Steinert TG’10 Nicholas Steinert TG’09 David and Kerry Stevens* Adam and Jennifer Stone Jeffrey and Lynne Stone Kate Stone* Laura and Stuart Strong* Carl Stutz* Carole and Jean-Claude Sureau Mollie Surprenant Linda Tahirak Bayan and Vivi Takizawa Alex and Chase Thompson
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Christine and Michael Treacy Morris Tyler TG’68 Sonia and William Valentine Donald and Katy Van Dyne Maggie-Molloy Van Dyne ‘15 David and Lora Venesy Carson Vercollone TG’25 David Wadleigh TG’57 and Susan Wadleigh* Kayleigh Wanzer Catherine Wayman ‘03 Jessica Weigel ‘01 Brian and Meghan Wells David White TG’52
Tricia White Andrew and Heidi Williams* Eli Williams and Kara Angeloni Williams Edward and McCurdy Williams Mike and Rachel Williams Nicole Williams Byron and Monica Woodman Esther Yoon Irene Yukash Marni Zelnick Amy and Robert Zidow
The Campaign for Our Future Melanie and Sana Ata Maggie Barbuto Kevin Bitterman and Kristen Tahirak Bettina and Craig Burr Gail and Matthew Burr TG’89 Caroline Kester Calhoun ‘96 and Ian Calhoun Barry Cohen Elizabeth Chang and Joseph Wallace Amy and Jermaine Cook-Wright Janet and Steven Correia E. Kay Cowan Erin Daly and Konrad Lee Esther Dechant and Marcus Favero Charles and Katharine Denault Dorothy Denault Jennifer and Michael Desrochers Fran and Les Devitt Annie and Robert Drapeau Neal Dunn and Rene Russo Anne and Jeffrey Elton Alice and Jonathan Flint Adeeva and Jay Fritz Timothy Gasperoni and Isabelle Rosso Moira and Sal Giacalone Alexis and Lynne Goltra Jay Graham and Kate Moriarty Graham ‘98
Lindsey and Zack Gund Fawn Hardison and David Mayer Richard Hardy André and Danielle Heard Hathaway Jade Elie and LuAnn Jammal Jevan Jammal ‘02 and Benjamin Metcalf Fulgence Kalisa and Agnes Lubega Chun Jen and Walter Kelt W. Carl Kester and Jane Manilych Jay and Sarah Khetani Holly Kimball and David Sharrow Anna and Peter Kolchinsky Rachel and Robert Kramer Stephen Lanzendorf and Ann Peterson Tong Liu and Kapil Sharma Kathryn and Vincent Lorusso Jacqueline Deysher Marchand ‘01 and Luke Marchand Christine and Thomas Mazza Erin and Katharine Moran Cara and Michael Moreau Carol and John Moriarty John Moriarty TG’98 and Kathryn Ganz Moriarty ‘03 Michael and Tiffany Mountz John Muresianu and Patti Satterthwaite Jane Kucera Nitze ‘96 and Paul Nitze
QiuHong Pan and ZhiXin Zou Greg and Kim Pappas Caroline and Michael Partridge Lincoln Pasquina and Megan Brown Pasquina ‘00 Andrea and Richard Patton Saly Pin-Riebe and Paul Tatelman Hari and Jordin Ravichandran Elizabeth and Thomas Renyi Sophie Robart ‘09 Lydia Rheinfrank and Kyle Rusconi Huanmin Shen and Zaozao Zhang Andrew and Kirsten Shilling Karla and Sean Slade Hilary and Langley Steinert David and Kerry Stevens Carl Stutz Adam and Melanie Sureau Carole and Jean-Claude Sureau Albert Tahn and Joann Calcagno Tahn Andrew and Elizabeth Thut Chris and Irene Todd Charlotte Whitmore Jonathan and Patricia Woodard Byron and Monica Woodman
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