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Annual Report 2020-2021

Contents Message from the Co-Heads of School

Message from the Board of Directors

New Board Members

Teaching 8 Racial Literacy Curriculum

Speech Language Therapy

YOGA 15 Social Work

Occupational Therapy

Bon Appétit, Parkside!

The Parents Association

Graduation 26 Tribute to Ronnie and Gene Isenberg

Financials 34

Director of Development Anthony Kapp Contributing Writers Jackie Ament Cathy Weeks Amanda Wiener Ginger Merritt Richard Alston Christine Yen Patricia Tabora Photography The Parkside School Staff, Parents, and Heidi Green Photography

Annual Fund

Commemorative Gifts

Consecutive Year Giving

Other Giving

PA Giving & Volunteers

School Leadership

The donors listed in this Annual Report have supported The Parkside School with contributions received between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021. Every effort has been made to include each person or organization who contributed to Parkside during this period. If your name has been omitted or listed incorrectly, please accept our apology and notify the Development Office at 212-721-8888 x153.

Message from the Co-Heads of School We could not be prouder of the work our students and team of educators accomplished during the 2020-2021 school year. In the face of continuing impacts from COVID-19, we began in September with the ambitious goal to provide as much in-person learning for our students as possible, while ensuring the safety of everyone in our community. We will always remember the feeling of welcoming students through our big red doors, masked up and washing hands, tentative about how we would get used to so many new rules and regulations. With the support of parents, and the interminable dedication of our teachers, therapists and staff, Parkside persevered. Students adapted to our new way of life, and indeed they thrived. Protocols became routine, and “zoops” were the norm with remote and in-person learners working together on everything from reading and math to yoga and art. All in all, we successfully completed 32 weeks of inperson learning, with a team that was adaptable and determined to do the very best for their students. This year brought new changes to our curriculum as well. We engaged in a process to deepen our understanding of justice, equity and diversity. We worked on expanding our library collection and materials used for reading groups to include more books with diverse characters and contexts, and we continued to strive

to ensure that diverse perspectives and experiences are represented in the lessons that are presented to the children. And while it was a year without in-person events or assemblies, we are immensely grateful for the sense of community – and outright fun – facilitated online by the Parkside Parents Association. Tricia Tabora, Patrick Wier, Nareg Kalaydjian, and the entire PA deserve a huge round of applause for the tireless energy they put into bringing our community together around events like the Virtual Halloween Parade, Virtual Holiday Party, “The Remoticon” Movie Night, Book Fair, Valentines Day, Earth Day and so many more. Not to mention Parkside’s first-ever cookbook, facilitated by Patty Adams Martinez. This Annual Report acknowledges the donors and volunteers who have made Parkside’s success this year possible. Whether you made a financial contribution, solicited auction items for our “Bon Appétit Parkside” Spring Benefit, or stepped up as a volunteer, you had an immense impact during this tricky year. We are so grateful for every gift, large or small. We are honored and humbled by your continued encouragement. Thank you for being part of our Parkside family.

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Message from the Board of Directors Dear Parkside Community, While these have been uncertain times in so many ways, the Parkside Board of Directors remains immensely proud of our school community. The past year brought many challenges, from the ongoing pandemic to the devastating impact of long-standing racial injustice and a polarizing national election. At each turn, we have been struck by the resilience and fortitude of every member of the Parkside family. Teachers, therapists, and staff were creative and adaptable in their approach, regularly pivoting to adhere to new protocols or accommodate both in-person and remote learning. Students thrived, despite the requirement to wear masks and maintain physical distance all day at school. They built friendships, had thoughtful and timely conversations, and developed new skills which, to many, seemed out of reach just one year ago.

Through it all, parents were understanding and strong. They worked hand-in-hand with the administration and the board, and advocated for increased state funding for Parkside and other special needs schools at the state level. They volunteered to guard the intersection at 74th Street and Columbus Avenue so that classes could utilize the street as an outdoor classroom and play space. And they facilitated a wide array of virtual events and activities to keep our community engaged through the Parents Association, all while providing generous financial support for the school. In fact, the 2020-2021 school year was the first in six years when we have surpassed our goal of $750,000, raising $817,702 for the Annual Fund. Combined with the Spring Benefit, Parents Association, and other fundraising efforts, our community of parents, alumni, and friends contributed more than $970,000 to Parkside, helping to offset the shortfall in state funding which continues to threaten our humble operation.

The Board’s focus continues to be on Parkside’s future success and viability, so that we may continue to serve families from all backgrounds regardless of their ability to pay tuition. We are delighted to welcome Stephanie Perry P’21 and Nischal Pai P’19 as our newest board members, and look forward to their perspective and expertise on our journey. A deep gratitude is also due to Ray Spitzley P’13 and Patricia Godoy P’07 as they conclude their tenure on the board. For more than a decade, they have been thoughtful advocates for Parkside, and we could not be more grateful for their dedication as strategic stewards of our school.

On behalf of the board, thank you for your generous support and continued partnership as we enter Parkside’s 35th year. We look forward to working with you to ensure a bright future for our school.

Alan Pearson P’01 President, Board of Directors

Welcome New Board Members Nischal Pai with Mateo ‘19

Nischal Pai Nischal has been a member of the Parkside community for the past 9 years. His son, Mateo, is a 2019 graduate of The Parkside School, and now attends middle school at The Summit School. The Parkside School has always been dear to the Pai family – the nurturing and supportive environment at Parkside was a vital factor in the significant strides that Mateo made during his years as a student at the school. The dedication and commitment of the teachers and therapists to the academic progress, as well as the social and emotional development of their young students, has always stood out to Nischal. He is honored to join the Board – to assist in perpetuating and furthering the strong educational legacy of The Parkside School. Professionally speaking – Nischal is a veteran of the asset management, wealth management and capital markets industries. He is currently Head, Institutional Relations for the Americas at CFA Institute, where he is responsible for driving the strategy and execution of the organization’s engagement with the investment management industry and related stakeholders within the entire Americas region. Prior to that, Nischal was Managing Director, Head of Hedging & Structured Solutions at a capital markets advisory boutique, where he

structured and implemented risk management solutions for family offices and public corporations. And prior to that, Nischal was Managing Director, Senior Portfolio Manager at U.S. Trust and Bank of America, where he managed equity assets for institutional and ultra-high-net-worth clients, utilizing quantitative strategies. Nischal earned his MBA in Finance, as well as an MS in Physics from The University of Akron, and a BSc in Physics from the University of Bombay. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. Nischal lives on the Upper West Side with his wife, Aline, their son, Mateo ‘19 (13), and their daughter, Sofia (10).

Stephanie Perry Stephanie has been a member of the Parkside parent community for the past 6 years. Her daughter, Zoe, is a 2021 graduate and now attends the Lowell Middle School in Queens. Her son, Liam, is now the sole Perry on the Parkside campus and will be entering 4th grade this fall. Being a special needs parent of two children, Stephanie has become a passionate advocate of children represented in the education law sector and embraces being a reassuring presence to parents who have newly joined the special needs world as they attempt to navigate it effectively on behalf of their children.

Stephanie credits the The Parkside School with helping both children experience such tremendous social, emotional and language growth, that it was important for her to be able to reciprocate in kind. By joining the Board she hopes to contribute to the school as it continues to be a premier education institute that services a diverse range of children with language and speech challenges from all communities. Stephanie has a Juris Doctor from U.B. Law School and a Bachelor of Arts from State University of New York at Fredonia. She is also professionally trained in dispute resolution and mediation. Professionally, Stephanie is the Senior National Director of Entertainment Contracts at SAG-AFTRA, the largest professional entertainment labor union in North America. She lives in Harlem with with her husband, William, and their two children, Zoe ‘21 (11) and Liam (8).

Stephanie Perry with Liam (above) and Zoe ‘21 (right)

TEACHIN Jackie Ament Group Teacher, Department Head

After 5 months of quarantine and teaching on Zoom I was so happy to return to Parkside in September 2020. Parkside was very different. Classes were in cohorts, masks were worn by all, social distancing was implemented, and weekly nasal swab testing, daily temperature checks, hand washing and sanitizing multiple times a day were all the new normal. In the classroom, a few students were remote, and others were in person. All the new protocols were hard to get used to, but the oldest students were cheerful, resilient, hardworking, and showed perseverance. They were very happy to be back together, and even the remote students were very much part of the action, although things were a far cry from pre-pandemic Parkside. Their eyes sparkled when they raised their hands with excitement to answer questions, contribute to class discussions or share a funny story. We all wanted to hug one another but we learned that touching elbows was the safer alternative.

The kids loved being able to have time outside on the roof play space, the back yard and on the street on West 74th Street when it was closed to traffic. Laughter and cheers were always heard. There was plenty of learning too. When the weather permitted, we went outside for a science experiment - exploding a volcano - and we even shared our book reports outside. We were able to take a laptop and bring our remote students with us. We built body systems, read books, practiced spelling, solved math equations, wrote expository pieces, and learned about the foundations of America, just to name a few. We were able to be safe, stay healthy, and create relationships and strong bonds throughout the challenging year.

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Deepening Our Understanding of Justice, Equity and Diversity Since the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year, Parkside administrators and staff have been engaged in the process of deepening our understanding of justice, equity, and diversity and seeking to improve our racial literacy. We have done this in many different ways and we are pleased to be able to share our progress. After a review of different options, coheads Albina Miller and Leslie Thorne chose the Pollyanna Racial Literacy Curriculum to adapt for use at Parkside. Many independent schools in New York City, Brearley and Stephen Gaynor to name a few, have begun to use a version of this curriculum with their students and have seen great success. In January 2021, Parkside staff engaged in a thoughtprovoking and meaningful training on the concepts of racial literacy with Pollyanna coordinator Monique Vogelsang. Staff left this event inspired and motivated to refine their practice and engage more with these issues. In March 2021, Monique made an evening presentation to Parkside parents reviewing many of the same concepts and engaging parents in discussion of how to build a better foundation of racial literacy at home. We look forward to future Pollyanna trainings and events as we deepen our engagement with the Pollyanna curriculum.

Another area where Parkside has sought to refine our practice around these issues is in the area of materials used for reading groups and for classroom read alouds. We have ensured that all reading groups have read at least one (and in many cases it has been several) books with diverse characters and contexts. We have made a similar effort with picture books read aloud in classrooms. During this past year, we have reviewed all of our social studies units and have sought to further incorporate materials reflecting diverse perspectives. For example, in the country study done in class 4-1 about Australia, we included more materials about indigenous peoples including read alouds focusing on aboriginal culture. Class 3-3 did similar work about the Inuit in their unit about Alaska. Our 4th floor classrooms incorporated updated language and concepts in teaching about colonial America, and our 5th floor classrooms extended their units on Slavery in America based on the trainings and materials we received from Pollyanna. We will continue this review process in the coming year. While we are proud of the progress we have made during this past year, especially as we also navigated the pandemic, we know there is more to do, and we look forward to the important work ahead. Cathy Weeks Director of Curriculum

#PARKSIDESTRONG The 2020-2021 school year was unforgettable to say the least. While our school continued to navigate a global pandemic, our students and staff exemplified the true meaning of #PARKSIDESTRONG. I have never seen such a resilient community, willing to persevere through any challenge in order to ensure students’ academic and emotional growth. This year, the cohort system was introduced as a way to limit exposure to COVID-19, and while it took time to adjust to our new protocols, the cohort system had many benefits. Typically, therapists work with students of varying ages, but this year we did our best to keep our cohorts tight. Not only did this cohort system provide a safer learning environment, but it promoted an extremely nurturing place for learning. Students, family members, and staff members relied on this smaller team and we became a cohort family. Each year I continue to be amazed with our supportive and compassionate staff, and this year was no exception.

While we experienced a seemingly constant transition between hybrid learning, Zoom learning, and in-person learning based on the needs of our students, we still managed to have a great time and create special Parkside memories together. The students enjoyed participating in a virtual talent show and holiday parties, in addition to several other incredible events. These activities are crucial for building bonds between students and encouraging social growth. With each “zoop” that we experienced this year, our school was committed to fulfilling our mission to serve the whole child, through a collaborative approach. The Parkside community deserves recognition for not only being devoted to academic success, but for ensuring the emotional wellbeing of all members of its family. Amanda Klotz, M.S., CCC-SLP, TSSLD Department Head, Speech Language Therapy

Yourself Orienting Grounding Adapting The lessons we all learned this year are best explained through the acronym: YOGA. Throughout the year you would often hear me say to the students, “bring your awareness back to yourself.” In other words, practice yoga as if no one is watching and just focus on yourself... treat yourself in a kind manner, with respect, and honor where you are in the moment. We practiced a mindfulness technique in which we explored our senses to help orient ourselves. We named one thing that we saw in the room, one thing we heard, one thing we were able to touch in the room (while staying on our mat of course), one thing we were able to smell, and we called to mind one thing that we are grateful for. To help us feel more grounded, we practiced another mindfulness technique in which we thought about the feeling of our feet against the floor and felt our sit bones against the mat while sitting in meditation position.

Adapting to this new world that we’re living in, the kids were incredibly inspiring. Every morning they had to wash their hands before they went up to their classrooms. That was definitely something that was different and they adapted so well to this change. Most kids had new yoga mats that they learned how to fold (see the folded up mat in photo). During the winter months we did yoga poses with jackets on because the windows needed to stay open. What flexibility! We still did our breathing techniques with masks on... not an easy feat, but the kids did it anyway without complaining. The students did such a great job adapting to the new normal and they personally taught me so much!

We are Parkside strong, resilient, adaptable, courageous, and incredible. Ginger Merritt Yoga Teacher

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similarities and notable differences. Both events confronted us with traumatic stress, danger and uncertainty. The WTC attack was a “one time” event. COVID-19 is ongoing. In this particular trauma, we were the first responders when it came to children’s educational, social and emotional needs. We were driven by the same sense of calling and urgency that led rescue workers to search for survivors at the World Trade Center site. The sense of urgency to respond however made it difficult at times to take care of ourselves. The chronic collective fear and danger we all experienced put us in danger of burnout or vicarious traumatization (traumatized by caring for traumatized people). COVID-19 blurred the psychological boundaries and experiences between children, parents and staff. We were never more separate and together at the same time. We shared many of the same fears, needs for safety, comfort, connection and desires for a “roadmap” for how to safely navigate physically and emotionally through each day. We learned (or were reminded) that every person and family had different circumstances and needs. Each needed to find their own path of what worked for them and their child(ren) to get through the school and work day. We learned the importance of acknowledging and accepting feelings not as facts, but as information which one could choose to respond to or

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gue is - COMMON DECENCY.” not. We learned that being “ok with not being ok” is healthy. We learned the importance of reaching out to others when we were feeling lost or lonely. We learned that a useful approach to reduce stress was to accept that we are doing the best we can. Acceptance means focusing on the things you need in the moment, knowing what you can control and letting go of things you cannot control. We also learned about the importance of taking breaks throughout the day to prevent the accumulation of stress. People that study mindfulness and affect regulation say that taking short breaks at regular intervals throughout the day, as little as 60-90 seconds, can keep stress from becoming unmanageable. The challenge is to bring attention to your body (where we first feel stress) before it overpowers us. The experts suggest naming the stress (e.g. “worry brain” for kids). Then, take a little time to engage in a self-care activity that promotes kindness toward oneself. Bringing awareness to stress disrupts the stress cycle by bringing it into conscious awareness (stress is part of the autonomic nervous system and out of our awareness). Activities that attenuate the stress cycle could include texting or calling someone you trust, walking around the block, looking at a video that makes you smile or laugh, doing something mindless (yes, that can be mindful!).

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Alicia Lieberman, a psychologist who works with traumatized children and parents often recites a quote from the Talmud during her 60-90 second break: “You are not expected to complete the work, but neither are you permitted to abandon it.” I do not think any of us should expect perfection especially while experiencing ongoing major or chronic stress. We need to give ourselves permission to take breaks that offer respite from stress. It will make us better teachers, therapists and parents. Children will learn to recognize and reduce their stress by following our examples. Finally, if you have ever visited the 9/11 memorial and museum you will notice as you walk through the memorial there are many well marked exit signs. The curators of the museum recognized the memorial could be traumatizing for visitors if they stayed immersed in the intense experience for too long without the option to easily leave. The exits open to quiet, reflective and peaceful spaces that allow for repose. We learned this year that we need to find our own “exit doors” in our daily work and home lives. When we recognize signs in our bodies that we are stressed, we need to take time to breathe, put our feet back on the ground and be with people we love.

The global pandemic has certainly taught all of us resilience and flexibility. This year, children had to wear masks, shift between virtual and in-person learning, negotiate friendships from a distance, and navigate a new world of rules and restrictions. They also processed complex feelings about an uncertain and unpredictable future. We in the OT department have been very proud of our students for their adaptability and good cheer throughout the year. We have worked very hard to offer support and guidance as students managed the many challenges. We recognize how tough it has been for families to postpone so many of the rituals and traditions of childhood, such as playdates, sleepovers, after-school activities, and camp. So, as COVID cases lessened in New York City and hope for a renewed sense of normalcy appeared on the horizon, our department wanted to offer the children the joys of a more traditional camp experience this summer. When we pitched the idea of summer appointments organized around camp-like projects, Leslie and Albina offered their full support. We worked together as a department to brainstorm themes we remembered fondly from our childhood camp experiences: friendship crafts, tie-dye, the gentle competition of Olympics, and nature appreciation lessons. We then organized sessions in the OT room around a weekly structure. We incorporated students’ personal goals into the activities 18

and tried to build a spirit of collaboration and a carefree summer atmosphere. During the first week, Friendship Week, the kids made friendship bracelets and practiced mindful acts of kindness during their school day. Depending on their age and interest, they chose to learn how to weave complex bracelets, bead, or braid. All of the options provided the opportunity to build visual motor skills, and the finished product was a beautiful creation they each gave to a friend. During Tie-Dye Week, a solid hit, the kids chose from three different design patterns and exercised their hand muscles to twist the fabric, secure rubber bands, and squeeze dye onto their shirts, masks, and bandanas. We were excited to see the students wearing their beautiful handmade products with pride! We then planned an Olympic theme, emphasizing perseverance, movement, working toward a goal, and cheering on our teammates.

Christine Yen Department Head, Occupational Therapy

In the words of one student after participating in finger Olympics, “I liked it because I was having fun!” Other students wholeheartedly agreed; one said, “This is a so much fun appointment!” Another declared when crafting an Olympic ring chain, “This is so cool!” For our final week, we celebrated nature with seashell painting and a food craft, Dirt Cups. When we asked our students to choose their favorite activities in OT this summer, they genuinely couldn’t decide. One said, “I loved them all!”

When we think of summer camp, we think of growth experiences that challenge and inspire us, friendships built on shared time together while working toward a common mission and purpose, and an environment of joy, creativity, and playfulness. This past summer, we hope that our appointments offered a brief respite from the external stresses and helped foster a strong sense of community and optimism.

Our Virtual Spring Benefit in support of Parkside’s Art and Movement Programs On March 23 more than 80 members of our community – parents, alumni, staff and friends – gathered on Zoom for a delectable culinary experience with Chef David Waltuck, Chef Anita Lo, Chef Bao Bao and Chef Wilson Costa. Preceded by a live mixology demonstration by Zak Snyder of White Horse Tavern – who taught attendees to make a Vesper Martini, an Old Fashioned, and a Spicy Margarita – guests of Bon Appétit, Parkside participated in live cooking classes with each of our four chefs, cooking up beef filet, crispy chicken and sweet and sour sauce, fresh pasta with anchovies and radish, and a local Steelhead trout.

Albina Miller, Parkside’s Co-Head of School, said she had always wanted to do a culinary-themed event for Parkside’s annual benefit. A virtual event wasn’t what she originally had in mind, but what transpired will be something our community will remember for many years to come. It was a bright spot in what has been a challenging school year, thanks to the creativity and generosity of these four amazing chefs! The evening, which was augmented by a silent online auction, raffle, and virtual giving tree, was focused on raising money for Parkside’s beloved art and movement programs. ”Art, Music, Drama, Yoga and Gym have been at the heart of Parkside’s program, from the very beginning. We recognized early on that in order for Parkside to be different – to be better – that our school needed to really address the needs of

the whole child. That includes regular opportunities for the children to express themselves through art, music and drama, to learn to regulate their bodies through yoga and mindfulness, and to learn teamwork and agility through gym and movement,” said Leslie Thorne, Co-Head of School and Educational Director. Historically, these specialty programs are not mandated by the state. It is only through the generosity of donors like those who attended this very special event, that Parkside can continue to offer art, music, drama, yoga and gym to our students. Parkside mom Vanita Shastry produced and edited a beautiful video highlighting the importance of these programs at Parkside, which debuted during the benefit.

OUR RESILIENT AND CREATIVE

As parents, we felt incredibly grateful that we had the ability to send our kids back to school full time during such an |unprecedented 2020-2021 year. Having said that, the Parkside Parents Association found several ways to preserve some of our traditional activities as well as came up with some new innovative ideas to foster community when we needed it most and capture the spirit that makes Parkside such a special and unique place. The main focus this past year was building community. We started our events for the year virtually given the various unpredictable waves of COVID. Before the school year even started, Melissa Gelade and Patty Adams Martinez put together our Parkside Family Photobook and this year we added a video feature so the kids could watch it before the first day of school. Our first event, the PA Kickoff and New Parent Cocktail Party, was a combined virtual event that took place in September. The following month we had a virtual Oktoberfest event hosted by Eric Blankenbaker; the dads had fun chatting over beers. Later in the month, for the first time in Parkside history, the kids celebrated Halloween with a virtual parade and costume contest! This event couldn’t have happened without the help of Holly Varsalona, Stacy Thomas, Libby Babu, and

our emcee, Ivan Martinez. In November, Patrick Wier became the director and debuted the Quibi Family Movie night with the help of our amazing drama teacher, Melissa Ferraro, and Molly Fink and all of the Parkside student actors who had so much fun making the movie with their friends! As in previous years, Hilary Reyl and Elena Shahom hosted the Book Fair, albeit a virtual one this year! Another difference with the book fair this year is that parents were able to order the first ever Parkside Cookbook. This came to fruition with the help of Patty Adams Martinez, Corinne Bilerman, Katie Holliday, Sohini Chowdhury, Megan Arazi and Tim Cavanugh. This idea was a hit as the parents and teachers submitted recipes and during a year where most people stayed home and cooked, this cookbook was a godsend. This was the first fundraiser of the year, and

we raised $4,998. By the end of the month, COVID-19 had us all back to remote learning for the holidays so our Family Holiday Party was virtual with Magic Dave which was very entertaining for both kids and adults.

We started the New Year off with a Virtual Parent Trivia Night hosted by none other than the amazing Patrick!! In February we did our first fundraiser of the year which was a Virtual Wine Tasting Event with a French inspired theme. We had some of the wine kits available for pick up and delivery, and with the help of a local wine shop on the Upper West Side, were able to raise $1,726. We were even able to get donations from the parents to give each teacher a bottle of wine as well. Our next event was the Virtual Family Escape Room. We wanted to try to have an event for both kids and adults that they could do as a family. Our last virtual event was the Spring Benefit, Bon Appétit, Parkside which was also our biggest fundraiser, raising over $106,000! We had chefs Waltuck, Bao Bao, Lo and Costa teaching us how to cook, and even held a kids baking class with Sofia Mayonove a couple of weeks later. A fun time was had by all. Our next fundraiser and first in-person event of the year was called One World “Flour” Power Fundraiser to commemorate Earth Day and add a touch of culture by making it an international snack sale. We had both international and local items to sell as well as plants and flowers for sale. The kids were able to go outside to the booth to purchase items to take home. We were able to raise more than $1,000. Our next event was a nice brunch at Le District for all of the mothers of Parkside. It was great to catch up in person and enjoy brunch and froze by the waterfront downtown. Each mother received a rose and a piece of chocolate.

Our last event was an end of year Playdate/ Picnic in Central Park. It was great to see teachers, staff, students and parents all together in person outside after a year full of virtual events. We did relay races, the kids played on the playground, there was a ton of food and snacks, and the party lasted from dismissal until the park closed! In addition to these events, the money from dues this year went towards yearbooks for all of the students, framed graduation photos for the Class of 2021 and the first ever end of the year t-shirts as we felt that the students deserved a little something special after such an unusual year. The shirts were designed by Tricia Tabora and Patty Adams Martinez and were just a little keepsake for such a memorable year. The rest of the dues went towards thanking Parkside’s amazing teachers and staff. Without their dedication and hard work, Parkside wouldn’t be what it is today. They rose to the occasion this year with all the changes on remote learning, quarantining, and they deserve much more than we can give. In the beginning of the year, Patty Adams Martinez planned little welcome kits to show our appreciation for all the faculty and staff. Corbin Younger, Naomi Bitterman and Holly Varsalona coordinated their efforts and organized a luncheon and purchased a teacher appreciation goodie bag which contained a travel beach tote, water bottle with the Parkside logo, beach mat, and more for all the teachers and staff.

This past year wouldn’t have been possible without the Parkside Parents Association Executive Board members: Patricia Tabora, Patrick Wier and Nareg Kalaydjian. They stepped up during such an unprecedented and unpredictable year and their leadership and creativity made it all happen. A special thank you to all of the other parent volunteers. The Parkside community’s resilience during the 2020-2021 school year was truly phenomenal.

To the CLASS OF 2021... Congratulations. You’ve proven this year that you have what it takes to move on to middle school, and to achieve great things as compassionate, caring individuals. We can’t wait to welcome you back through those red doors on 74th Street as alumni, when it is safe to do so.

Ongoing schools: The Cooke Center, The Lowell School, Summit, Winston Prep, Winston Prep in Jersey, Woodlynde School in Pennsylvania, York Prep and public schools in Florida and New Jersey.

Daniel Mazzaro ‘08 Delivers GRADUATION ADDRESS to the Class of 2021 On June 17, Parkside alumnus Daniel Mazzaro ’08 delivered the graduation address to the Class of 2021 during our online graduation ceremony. Here is the full transcript of his speech.

Hello everyone and congratulations to the Class of 2021! I would like to start off by thanking Ms. Miller and Ms. Thorne for inviting me to speak before you all today. My name is Daniel Mazzaro and I graduated from Parkside in 2008. I then attended the Gateway School and Birch Wathen Lenox, and recently graduated from Wheaton College, MA in 2020 with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Business & Management. I am currently interning for New York City mayoral candidate, Ray McGuire, and am also working for the Parents League, an education and parenting organization here in New York. In the fourteen years since I graduated from Parkside, I’ve had some wonderful educational and professional experiences, and I owe a debt of gratitude to this school for helping me to get where I am today. To be candid, my family and I did not have the easiest time figuring out where I was going to attend elementary school. I’d been diagnosed with a learning difference that made it hard for me to comprehend material through auditory instruction. Thankfully, my loving and caring parents had me evaluated and quickly figured out

the best way to move forward with my education. I needed a school that focused on individualized teaching and an encouraging learning environment that would help bring out the best in its students. I remember visiting a lot of great schools that met these criteria but none of them were the right fit for me. The process was exhausting and really stressful. But those feelings quickly faded away when we visited Parkside. From the moment we walked through those bright red doors, we knew we were in the right place. Ms. Miller and Ms. Thorne took me under their wings and assured my parents and me that everything would be okay…and they were right! Throughout my time at Parkside, I learned so much and acquired skill sets that I still use to this very day. When I first arrived in the fall of 2003 I was a much different person. I was shy, anxious and reserved. Communicating and expressing myself were very difficult for me. I usually got upset or sometimes even threw a tantrum if things didn’t go my way. But Parkside was key when it came to resolving these issues. My wonderful and patient teachers taught 27

me to stay calm while dealing with stressful and tense situations. If I felt that something was wrong, they demonstrated how I could communicate so the person I was talking to would understand what I was trying to say. That way, we could work out our issues together without needing an adult to intervene on our behalf. Organization was another skill that Parkside helped me develop when I was a student. I can still remember my teachers emphasizing the “Five Ws” and using them to describe current events, using creative methods to solve basic math problems and learn spelling words—and using the always helpful “burger” essay structure which truly helped me in writing all my papers throughout high school and college. Learning how to follow instructions was another useful tool which helped me get organized. I learned as much from the colorful signs in the classroom as I did from what my teachers said. Following instructions helped me organize myself so I could develop routines and practice good habits like budgeting my time to work, exercise and even basic hygiene like hand-washing. Another valuable skill that Parkside helped me develop was reading comprehension. While I must admit I did not necessarily enjoy reading while I was a Parkside student, I now am very appreciative of what I learned back then. Novels and book reports, seemingly endless summer reading assignments, and the use of notecards to read from line to line were foundational to my success today. Learning to read, especially in this age of so many distractions like iPhones, computer screens and video games has proved indispensable since I left Parkside. I never dreamed that I’d go from reading books for school like The Indian in the Cupboard to someday reading books just for pleasure—most recently James McPherson’s great Civil War epic, Battle Cry of Freedom. I’m sure each of you has developed many skills at Parkside that will enrich your life like they have for me.

My time at Parkside was not all skills and strategies, however. Some of my greatest memories include starting off Tuesday mornings with yoga class. I loved the ball pit in the O-T office and didn’t appreciate then what a unique feature it was to have that in my school. I remember the Polaroid cameras that teachers used to take pictures of all the kids and put them up in the classroom. I remember working on group painting projects in art class that went up for auction at the Parkside benefits—one of which still hangs in my home today. Class trips to Central Park were a highlight and the all-school picnic in Riverside Park was always a great way to cap off the school year. My favorite event was the family holiday party—always filled with lots of excitement and the best dessert table of my youth. I hope you, the Class of 2021, will cherish your own Parkside memories as you move on to your next schools. My time at Parkside revolved around my three closest friends, Risto, Max and James. They were some of the first real friends I had and the first ones I made on my own accord. We did everything together. Not only did we hang out in all of our classes and see each other from 8 till 2:15 every day—we played video games, slept over at each other’s houses and went to birthday parties in cool places all over the city. We also went to movies, Rangers games and even sometimes played hockey together at Chelsea Piers. Our friendships and shared experiences taught me the value of connecting with others and growing comfortable with being myself around people.

As you all prepare to head off for middle school and make new friends, it is important to always be yourselves and follow interests that you are truly interested in. Never make friends for the purpose of social status or follow the crowd for the sake of fitting in because you feel pressured that you might miss out on something. Simply do what you enjoy and the rest— the experiences and friends you’ll make, the valuable lessons you’ll learn and the knowledge you’ll gain—will follow. Lastly, do not be afraid to put yourself out there and get out of your comfort zone. You have all grown since you first came to Parkside, yes, you are surely bigger and taller now, but you have also grown in other ways, too. It is very important that you keep growing by continuing to challenge yourself. Come from a place of “YES” and try different things. Go out for the varsity team even if you think you might not make it, audition

for the school play even if you think everyone else may be more talented or experienced than you, join or start your own band even if you don’t think you sound very good just yet. The point is, no matter who you are, you belong. Parkside taught me that. The world is yours as long as you know that and believe it for yourself. I hope you pursue the goals that will all allow you to lead happy and fulfilling lives. To the Class of 2021, I congratulate you all once again! You guys went through some crazy stuff. To overcome not only the individual challenges that you all faced, but to overcome them in the midst of a global pandemic is nothing short of remarkable. If coronavirus can’t stop you, nothing can! Thank you very much and I wish you all the best in your very bright futures!

Class of 2021 Graduation Celebration

Young Alumni Party

A Loving Tribute to

Ronnie and Eugene Isenberg As we conclude Parkside’s 34th year, and embark on our next chapter, we reflect with deep gratitude on the immense impact Ronnie and Gene Isenberg have had on our school. Ronnie and Gene were instrumental in supporting the founding of The Parkside School and helping us through that first year. It was their passion for education, and their particularly strong advocacy for those unable to afford or access quality education, that fueled our growth. In our earliest days, Ronnie was known for her gifts-in-kind to Parkside. Providing everything from wooden bookcases, to air conditioners, desks, and even a Xerox copier; her love of our work was evident. In 1992 Ronnie and Gene’s generous financial support is what allowed our school to move from its cramped, rented space where we served 60 students, to our current home in two beautiful landmarked Georgian Mansions on West 74th Street where we now serve 80 students each year, and boast an unsurpassed team of 55 educators dedicated to our mission of serving the whole child. Passionate about their philanthropies, which ranged from education, to medicine and the performing arts, the Isenbergs generously engaged their network of friends and colleagues for Parkside’s benefit. They spearheaded the campaign

that created Parkside’s endowment, making two lead gifts aimed at providing economic security and longevity for our school. Over the years, Ronnie and Gene Isenberg were our quiet, firm partners. They gave us the gift of stability, enabling our team to focus on the children, knowing that Parkside’s independence is integral to our ability to serve a diverse population of students with language-based learning challenges and needs that simply cannot be met by the public school system. In 2012, our school building was named in their honor. We learned of Ronnie’s passing on September 25, 2021. She was 91, and died peacefully in her home in Hidden Cove on Martha’s Vineyard. She was predeceased by her husband Eugene Isenberg in March of 2014. They are survived by daughters Lynda and Diane, son-in-law David and three grandchildren: Carolyn, Dylan and Stefan. We will always remember the times we shared with Ronnie and Gene, and take comfort in knowing that the legacy of their support will live on in each and every child that passes through our red doors, now and for years to come. Everyone in the Parkside community is forever indebted to the Isenberg family.

Financials FINANCIALS CONTRIBUTIONS ANNUAL FUND Parents (100% Participation).................................................. $583,439 Alumni Families (32% Participation)...................................... $114,068 Grandparents............................................................................... $77,237 Friends...........................................................................................$18,759 Corporations & Foundations....................................................$18,126 Board of Directors.........................................................................$4,159 Current & Former Staff................................................................. $1,914 TOTAL ANNUAL FUND.................................................. $817,702 OTHER GIVING Parents Association...................................................................$119,784 General Gifts................................................................................ $17,954 Reopening Fund......................................................................... $10,045 Grant Funding............................................................................... $3,000 Alumni Events............................................................................... $2,400 TOTAL GIVING...............................................................$970,885

15-16

17-18

18-19

19-20

$817,702

$670,702

$713,178 16-17

$734,037

14-15

$715,868

13-14

$761,638

12-13

$797,092

$894,505

11-12

$853,361

$918,608

ANNUAL FUND TREND 2011-2021

20-21

INCOME Tuition & Fees........................................................................ $3,903,948 Contributions............................................................................$970,885 Dividend & Interest Income................................................... $128,794 Rental & Other Income............................................................. $23,625 Federal & State Gov’t Grants.....................................................$73,652 Unrealized Gain on Investment Securities......................$2,080,680 Realized Gain on Investment Securities............................($195,543) TOTAL INCOME......................................................... $6,986,040

EXPENSES Salaries & Benefits.................................................................$4,835,841 Program Expenses................................................................... $210,567 General Administration............................................................$156,627 Depreciation..............................................................................$165,068 Development Expenses............................................................ $36,722 Building & Operations............................................................... $84,076 TOTAL EXPENSES...................................................... $5,488,900

17-18

18-19

19-20

$970,885

16-17

$860,575

15-16

$871,308

14-15

$1,061,270*

$1,026,290*

$1,064,305 13-14

$848,390

12-13

$887,971

11-12

$1,116,139

$1,239,669*

TOTAL GIVING TREND 2011-2021

20-21

* Includes gala event fundraising

ANNUAL FUND Leadership Donors LEADERSHIP CIRCLE $30,000+ Robert and Eleanor Cayre

TUITION GAP PARTNERS $22,000+ John and Kathy Lee Bickham Jorden Bickham Michael and Corinne Bilerman Timothy and Paula Cavanaugh Thomas Delaney and Patrick Mullin Peter Gilligan and Sohini Chowdhury Anna Jennings Michael and Diana Nahmias Fabien and Oksana Pavlowsky Ray and Kelly Spitzley David and Elizabeth Varga

RED DOOR SOCIETY $15,000+ Kristi Caruso Lowell and Susan Edmunds Rob Tannenbaum and Gabriela Shelley

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS $5,000+ Mary Elizabeth Alexander Peter Andolfatto and Ladan Mehranvar Charles and Melanie Bensoussan

Raghav Chari and Isha Gary Nancy Crown and Sam Weisman Ethan and Jenna Dabbs John and Erin Dalton David and Ashley Feldman Sam and Katie Holliday Rebecca Hornstein Frederick Johnson and Seran Lee-Johnson Nareg and Marlene Kalaydjian Roman Klimenko and Natalia Potapova Michael Lattis and Michelle Pakula Regina Skyer Tongwei Liu and Julia Tung Eugene and Laura Mazzaro Richard and Amy McDaid Brian Metzger and Stacey Thomas Christopher and Deborah Milite Susan Miller Ryan and Tracey Nash Adebayo and Amelia Ogunlesi Howard Pyle and Kirsten Johnson Ira and Paula Resnick Charles and Hilary Reyl Molly Snyder-Fink Jon and Jennifer Steingart Veli Topkara and Fardina Malik Matt and Joanna Weiss

CLASSROOM PATRONS

Lauren and Josh Behar Rachel and Mark Berman Natan and Noemi Bitterman James and Kathleen Bowers Elizabeth Brenzel Todd Bressi and Amy Lempert Dana and Brian Brett G. David Brinton and Janet Mattick Jerry and Amy Bruggeman Patrick Brune and Fred Greenblatt Scheherezade Bryant George Buchalter and Janice Spector Hollis Burridge and Michaela Schwartz

Ryan Camareno and Judy Frangie-Camareno Brad and Ashley Carlin Freddie Chambers and Paula Steele Paul Chew and Bindia Malhotra David and Linda Chew Elisabeth Chowdhury Sherry and John Cohn Kevin Collins and Leonor Lorenzi Steven Copulsky and Marie Zehngebot Paul and Janet Cord Glenn Cox and Alisha Ostacher Cox Alice Cunningham

$2,500+ Ziv and Megan Arazi Stuart and Dina Berrin Maggie Cammer Lucinda Cardinal and Daniel Tamkin Brook and C. Zoe Cuddy Nicolas and Masayo Douglas Marianne and Jack Ferraro Minna Fyer and William Brodsky Erez Geron and Orna Issler Simon Glick and Leah Edmunds Peter and Margarita Halloran Avtar and Salinee Kang Milton and Heidi Klein Arcady Lapiro and Shelley Poniachek Christopher and Esther Leon-Wales Judith and Jon Marshall Ivan Martinez and Patty Adams Martinez Maury Miller and Vanita Shastry Harvey Poniachek Jimmy and Rhonda Quan Lane Schaffer and Karen Rabinowicz Paul Siegel and Melissa Gelade Joan Snyder

Supporters Gina Aiosa Bruce and Barbara Alster Richard and Carol Alston Marc and Elaine Altholz Rolando Alvarez Jacqueline Ament and Nelson Berberena Johan and Megan Andersen Jody and John Arnhold Edwin Arroyo Donna Assumma Vincent Aubrun and Patricia Godoy Lewis and Lauri Barbanel

Lorinda Davis Anne Dayton Joan Delaney Paul Devlin and Gretchen Morgenson Hristian Diamandiev and Idania Varillas Lucy Diamond Mary DiPerna Christopher and Sarah Dolan Sheldon and Laurie Dosik Nick and Karen Dragani Johnny Dwyer and Sarah Magid Ron and Debbie Eisenberg Susan and Gerard Elicks Leonard and Nicky Ellis Joseph and Doris Ergas Coretta Essilfie Steven and Shelley Faro Gary and Mary Feldman Catherine Flickinger Adam Francique Kevin and Joan Frawley Richard and Judith Gelade Ted and Christine Gerstein Thomas and Mary Jane Gilligan Irwin Gindi Susan Glickstern Mark and Leslie Godridge Robin Goldberg Daniel and Sara Golden Heidi Green Daniel and Beverly Green Anthony Gruppuso and Doreena Marano Gruppuso Thomas and Mary Jane Haher Keith Haller and Randi Hirschberg Pablo Helguera and Dannielle Tegeder Peter and Lisa Holsberg Katherine Hurxthal Tsuyoshi and Kaori Inoue Joel and Alissa Isaacson Howard Jacobson and Kathryn Wolfson Haisong Jiao and Grace Wang Nelson Johnson Roger Johnson and Kate Sheehan Joseph and Geraldine Jordan Helene Jorgensen Marco and Mayra Kalisch Anthony Kapp Gerald Karikari and Barbara Smith Lisa Karlin and Jim Kunen Adam and Jennifer Karol Susan Kerschbaumer

Shelley Kessler and Rob Muhlrad Evan Kestenberg and Alexandra Sagalovich Jay Kim and SoJin Bae Norman Kleeblatt Loretta Kloda Susan Knight-Oberle Joel and Robin Kozicka Stuart and Heather Krasna Vijay and Tanja Kumra Andrew Lambert Alison Lankenau David Lasday and Lisa Stern David and Meredith Lee Ben and Wendy Lehmann Steve Leichter and Shari Patrick Carl Lennartson and Susan Arthur Allison Lesko and Christopher Walz Susannah Levine Andrea Levinger-Phelan and Peter Phelan Jane and Richard Liescheidt Joseph and Kay Lindenfield Frederico Lozano and Lucrecia Montemayor John MacArthur and Renee Khatami Bob Maclay and Karen Lundry Jon and Sharmee Mah Angelo and Julia Marketos Claudia Marks Anthony and Mary Lou Marotta Tim and Laurie Marshall Emma Martinez Marcia McCabe Bernard McClain and Helaine Worrell Laura McClelland and Dane Joella Christopher and Elaine McLeod Gary Mellen Joshua and Beth Mermelstein Albina Miller and Preston Faro Vita Miller Susan Miller Akiko Miyake Serene Gregg and Rashod Monroe Barbara and David Morris Boaz Mourad and Stacey Matthias Jim and Sandra Moy Ozier Muhammad and Lisa Redd Paul and Linda Mulhauser Christine Munnelly Miho Murashima Irungu and Evadne Naantaanbuu

David Nachman Corey Nascenzi Cindy Nathanson Lief Nielsen and Uma Parikh-Nielsen Joseph Nye Declan and Denise O’Dea Kevin and Doreen Odell Kerry O’Donnell Nischal and Aline Pai Carol Parikh Alan and Leslie Pearson Jeffrey and Nancie Perlowitz William and Stephanie Perry Nikola and Debra Pesek Duane Pinder and Brenda Davis Michael Plevener Cary and Elyse Pollock Martha Posner Heidi Ravis Ron and Liat Raz Dominique and Eldine Reyl Edward Roche and Hiroko Suzuki Sean Roh and Jiea An Albert Roker and Deborah Roberts Shaun and Blair Rose Nathan Rosen and Priva Simon Neal Rosenberg Andrew Rosenbloom Jason and Heidi Rosenfarb Leslie Roth Thayer and Andrew Thayer Jeffrey Rothman and Nancy Sacks Fredric and Vivienne Rottman Richard Rubin and Beth Rosenberg Caroline Russo Visceglia Nicholas Santos and Ebony Williams-Santos Joshua Sapan and Ann Foley Julie Sazant Mark and Mindy Schneider Lauren and Adam Schwartz Jessica Scovel and Tony Low Simon and Elana Shafir Jeremy and Elena Shahom Athena Shapiro Sherri Shepherd Davida Sherwood Mark Silberberg and Tracy Butler Robert Silverstein and Wanda Olson Isabel Singer Michael and Elizabeth Singer Andor Skotnes and Teresa Meade Hayward and Barbara Smith

Renee Solares and Jeffrey Conrad Rachel Sosland Sia Sotirakis Rachel Staloff and William Bornander Nicholas Stern and Barbara Samuels Salvo Stoch and Leslie Chasen Barry Strongin and Laura Whitman Patricia Tabora Andrew and Suzanne Taub Susan Thomas and Steven Hutchinson Leslie Thorne and Thomas Casey Peter Ticali Craig and Robin Unterberg Rachel Vannucci and Mick Bonde

Libby Varghese Peter and Holly Varsalona Peter Velasquez and Nancy Broadway Jed Wasserman Michael Weinstein and Chantal Aflalo Benjamin Weintraub and Lucy Prager Patrick and Suzannah Weir Zvi Weisstuch Sid Whelan and Lisa Waller Will Whitesell and Felicia La Forgia Barbara and Lois Whitman Mark and Kylie Witzen Yukako Yamazoe Christine Yen

Eric and Caroline Yoon Corbin and Andria Younger Diane Zeitlin Susan Zemel and Andy Glick Francine Zitz Zachary and Arna Zohlman Robert and Susan Zohlman Lois Whitman Yukako Yamazoe Corbin and Andria Younger Antoine and Michelle Zemor Zachary and Arna Zohlman Robert and Susan Zohlman

Peter and Lisa Holsberg Joel and Alissa Isaacson Howard Jacobson and Kathryn Wolfson Haisong Jiao and Grace Wang Roger Johnson and Kate Sheehan Joseph and Geraldine Jordan Marco and Mayra Kalisch Avtar and Salinee Kang Evan Kestenberg and Alexandra Sagalovich Jay Kim and SoJin Bae Joel and Robin Kozicka Vijay and Tanja Kumra Andrew Lambert David Lasday and Lisa Stern Ben and Wendy Lehmann Steve Leichter and Shari Patrick Carl Lennartson and Susan Arthur Susannah Levine Tongwei Liu and Julia Tung Bob Maclay and Karen Lundry Angelo and Julia Marketos Claudia Marks Ivan Martinez and Patty Adams Martinez Eugene and Laura Mazzaro Marcia McCabe Bernard McClain and Helaine Worrell Gary Mellen Christopher and Deborah Milite Akiko Miyake Boaz Mourad and Stacey Matthias Jim and Sandra Moy Ozier Muhammad and Lisa Redd Paul and Linda Mulhauser

Ryan and Tracey Nash Joseph Nye Declan and Denise O’Dea Kevin and Doreen Odell Kerry O’Donnell Adebayo and Amelia Ogunlesi Nischal and Aline Pai Alan and Leslie Pearson Jeffrey and Nancie Perlowitz Duane Pinder and Brenda Davis Cary and Elyse Pollock Ira and Paula Resnick Edward Roche and Hiroko Suzuki Albert Roker and Deborah Roberts Nathan Rosen and Priva Simon Andrew Rosenbloom Jason and Heidi Rosenfarb Fredric and Vivienne Rottman Richard Rubin and Beth Rosenberg Caroline Russo Visceglia Nicholas Santos and Ebony Williams-Santos Joshua Sapan and Ann Foley Julie Sazant Lane Schaffer and Karen Rabinowicz Mark and Mindy Schneider Sherri Shepherd Mark Silberberg and Tracy Butler Robert Silverstein and Wanda Olson Michael and Elizabeth Singer Andor Skotnes and Teresa Meade Hayward and Barbara Smith Ray and Kelly Spitzley Jon and Jennifer Steingart

Alumni Family Donors Mary Elizabeth Alexander Vincent Aubrun and Patricia Godoy Lewis and Lauri Barbanel James and Kathleen Bowers Todd Bressi and Amy Lempert G. David Brinton and Janet Mattick George Buchalter and Janice Spector Hollis Burridge and Michaela Schwartz Freddie Chambers and Paula Steele Paul Chew and Bindia Malhotra David and Linda Chew Kevin Collins and Leonor Lorenzi Steven Copulsky and Marie Zehngebot Paul and Janet Cord Glenn Cox and Alisha Ostacher Cox Nancy Crown and Sam Weisman Brook and C. Zoe Cuddy Alice Cunningham Ethan and Jenna Dabbs Anne Dayton Paul Devlin and Gretchen Morgenson Lucy Diamond Mary DiPerna Sheldon and Laurie Dosik Johnny Dwyer and Sarah Magid Leonard and Nicky Ellis Coretta Essilfie Kevin and Joan Frawley Minna Fyer and William Brodsky Ted and Christine Gerstein Mark and Leslie Godridge Heidi Green Thomas and Mary Jane Haher Peter and Margarita Halloran

Nicholas Stern and Barbara Samuels Salvo Stoch and Leslie Chasen Barry Strongin and Laura Whitman Andrew and Suzanne Taub Craig and Robin Unterberg Peter Velasquez and Nancy Broadway

Michael Weinstein and Chantal Aflalo Benjamin Weintraub and Lucy Prager Zvi Weisstuch Will Whitesell and Felicia La Forgia Eric and Caroline Yoon

Current and Former Staff Donors Richard and Carol Alston Jacqueline Ament and Nelson Berberena Edwin Arroyo Lauren and Josh Behar Rachel and Mark Berman Elizabeth Brenzel Dana and Brian Brett Patrick Brune and Fred Greenblatt Robin Goldberg Anthony Kapp Lisa Karlin and Jim Kunen

Alison Lankenau Allison Lesko and Christopher Walz Andrea Levinger-Phelan and Peter Phelan Jane and Richard Liescheidt Laura McClelland and Dane Joella Albina Miller and Preston Faro Barbara and David Morris Miho Murashima Corey Nascenzi Michael Plevener Leslie Roth Thayer and Andrew Thayer

Lauren and Adam Schwartz Jessica Scovel and Tony Low Renee Solares and Jeffrey Conrad Rachel Sosland Rachel Staloff and William Bornander Susan Thomas and Steven Hutchinson Leslie Thorne and Thomas Casey Rachel Vannucci and Mick Bonde Christine Yen Diane Zeitlin

Corporation and Foundation Donors Akin Gump Austin and Company, Inc. Apple Bank Leumi USA Bank of America Benevity Community Impact Fund Bette Jane Gindi Fund Charities Aid Foundation of American Columbia University Cyborg Asylum Music, Inc. Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation Edelman Financial Engines Estee Lauder Companies Facebook Freedom 3 Capital Goldman Sachs Hearst Ira M. Resnick Foundation Jewish Communal Fund Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Jonathan A. and Judith T. Marshall Fund Len Camber Charitable Trust Live Breathe Fitness, Inc.

Marilyn and James Simons Charitable Fund McLeod Blue Sky Charitable Foundation, Inc. Meridian Capital Group, LLC Morgan Stanley Nathan Tannenbaum Foundation, Inc. NBC Universal Media, LLC Network For Good Ogunlesi Foundation Omaha Community Foundation Penguin Random House Randa Foundation Regina Skyer Family Foundation, Inc. Select Equity Simon’s Foundation Stratton Charitable Foundation The Blackbaud Giving Fund The Hilda Mullen Foundation The Nahmias Family Trust The Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association The Wasserman Foundation Truist U. S. Bank Corp

COMMEMORATIVE GIFTS Memorial Gifts In Memory of Mollie Maxwell Myers

In Memory of Howard Asher Lipis

Michael and Corinne Bilerman Nareg and Marlene Kalaydjian Anthony Kapp Jane and Richard Liescheidt Ivan Martinez and Patty Adams Martinez Albina Miller and Preston Faro Patricia Tabora Leslie Thorne and Thomas Casey Barrett Van Zandt Erin White

Barbara and David Morris In Memory of Rosalie Piacenti Albina Miller and Preston Faro In Memory of Florence Piecora Albina Miller and Preston Faro Vita Miller

Honorary Gifts In Honor of Patrick Bowers ’15

In honor of Dylan Mellen ’09

James and Kathleen Bowers

Gary Mellen

In Honor of Sophie Camareno ’20

In honor of Pilar Muhammad ’07

Ryan Camareno and Judy Frangie-Camareno

Ozier Muhammad and Lisa Redd

In Honor of Cindy Cardinal and Dan Tamkin

Richard Rubin and Beth Rosenberg

Jason Block (Freedom 3 Capital)

In honor of Elijah Snyder-Richards

In Honor of Stephen Cunningham ’98

Norman Kleeblatt Maggie Cammer Joan Snyder

Alice Cunningham In Honor of Julian Douglas Helene Jorgensen In Honor of Melissa Ferraro Marianne and Jack Ferraro In Honor of Nick Flickinger Catherine Flickinger In Honor of Emmy Holliday ’20

In honor of Jack Rubin ’09

In Honor of the Speech and Language Department Patrick Brune and Fred Greenblatt In Honor of Leslie Thorne, Tom Casey and Albina Miller Christopher and Deborah Milite In Honor of Anne Tuohy Lisa Karlin and Jim Kunen Alison Lankenau

Adam and Jennifer Karol In Honor of Ronnie Isenberg’s 91st Birthday Jerry and Amy Bruggeman Mark and Kylie Witzen In Honor of Max Lennartson ’15 Carl Lennartson and Susan Arthur

CONSECUTIVE YEAR GIVING 20+ CONSECUTIVE YEARS Mary Elizabeth Alexander Vincent Aubrun and Patricia Godoy G. David Brinton and Janet Mattick David and Linda Chew Alice Cunningham Thomas and Mary Jane Haher Howard Jacobson and Kathryn Wolfson Alison Lankenau Claudia Marks Alan and Leslie Pearson Duane Pinder and Brenda Davis 15+ CONSECUTIVE YEARS Jacqueline Ament and Nelson Berberena Brook and C. Zoe Cuddy Anthony Gruppuso and Doreena Marano Gruppuso Jane and Richard Liescheidt Gary Mellen Christopher and Deborah Milite Albina Miller and Preston Faro Cary and Elyse Pollock Andrew Rosenbloom Mark and Mindy Schneider Davida Sherwood Barry Strongin and Laura Whitman Leslie Thorne and Thomas Casey Eric and Caroline Yoon 10+ CONSECUTIVE YEARS James and Kathleen Bowers Todd Bressi and Amy Lempert Freddie Chambers and Paula Steele Nancy Crown and Sam Weisman Minna Fyer and William Brodsky Peter and Margarita Halloran Andrew Lambert Tongwei Liu and Julia Tung Ozier Muhammad and Lisa Redd Kerry O’Donnell Ira and Paula Resnick Albert Roker and Deborah Roberts Jason and Heidi Rosenfarb Julie Sazant Robert Silverstein and Wanda Olson

Ray and Kelly Spitzley Rachel Staloff and William Bornander Loretta Stratton Craig and Robin Unterberg 5+ CONSECUTIVE YEARS Para Ahilan and Nirilla Anthonimuthu Richard and Carol Alston Johan and Megan Andersen Jody and John Arnhold Donna Assumma Austin & Company, Inc. Lauren and Josh Behar Stuart and Dina Berrin Michael and Corinne Bilerman Patrick Brune and Fred Greenblatt Ryan Camareno and Judy Frangie-Camareno Lucinda Cardinal and Daniel Tamkin Robert and Eleanor Cayre Frank Chaney and Ronda Wist Christopher and Elaine McLeod Glenn Cox and Alisha Ostacher Cox Ethan and Jenna Dabbs John and Erin Dalton Joan Delaney Thomas Delaney and Patrick Mullin Sheldon and Laurie Dosik Johnny Dwyer and Sarah Magid Edelman Financial Engines Coretta Essilfie Nina Forde Kevin and Joan Frawley Ted and Christine Gerstein Daniel and Beverly Green Heidi Green Pablo Helguera and Dannielle Tegeder Sam and Katie Holliday Rebecca Hornstein Tsuyoshi and Kaori Inoue Haisong Jiao and Grace Wang Frederick Johnson and Seran Lee-Johnson Avtar and Salinee Kang Anthony Kapp Gerald Karikari and Barbara Smith Milton and Heidi Klein

Courtney Kornblum and Ben Goldstein Stuart and Heather Krasna Carl Lennartson and Susan Arthur Bob Maclay and Karen Lundry Jon and Sharmee Mah Marilyn and James Simons Judith and Jon Marshall Tim and Laurie Marshall Eugene and Laura Mazzaro Bernard McClain and Helaine Worrell Richard and Amy McDaid Christopher and Elaine McLeod Vita Miller Jim and Sandra Moy Paul and Linda Mulhauser Declan and Denise O’Dea Kevin and Doreen Odell Nischal and Aline Pai William and Stephanie Perry Regina Skyer Francisco Renta and Marlo Navarro Charles and Hilary Reyl Shaun and Blair Rose Lane Schaffer and Karen Rabinowicz Jeremy and Elena Shahom Athena Shapiro Paul Siegel and Melissa Gelade Steven Siegel Andor Skotnes and Teresa Meade Hayward and Barbara Smith Rachel Sosland Jon and Jennifer Steingart Rob Tannenbaum and Gabriela Shelley Susan Thomas and Steven Hutchinson Peter Ticali Anne Tuohy and Neil Scriptunas Libby Varghese Cathy and Chris Weeks Michael Weinstein and Chantal Aflalo Matt and Joanna Weiss Erin White Christine Yen Corbin and Andria Younger Diane Zeitlin Robert and Susan Zohlman Zachary and Arna Zohlman

OTHER GIVING Facebook Fundraising We extend a very special thank you to to the members of our community, and their friends and supporters, who launched campaigns on behalf of Parkside through Facebook. Patty Adams Martinez Birthday Fundraiser Kathy Campbell Carey Coquat Thomson Susan Houriet Marlene Kalaydjian Anthony Kapp Dennis Lee Mary Litkovich Lisa Lombardi Mary Martel Emma Martinez Cindy Mata Gross Irosha Ratnasekera Christina Richert Bari Nan Rothchild Kirsten Saunders Carrie Seim Leslie Thorne Noemi Ergas Bitterman Birthday Fundraiser Arlyn Apollo Natan Bitterman Adam Dickter Doris Ergas Noemi Ergas Bitterman Abigail Kaufmann Gary Parks Evan Rabin Irina Winiarsky Ashley Carlin Birthday Fundraiser Alexa Arthur Karen Gordon-Fischer Fields Knight Brandi Lewis Corinne Littleton

Marisa Macner Migdal Robert Oberle Frankie Sena Athena Shapiro Birthday Fundraiser Patty Adams Martinez Barbara Alster Myron Bassman Stephie Berman Tamar Crystal Miriam Epland Jon Greif Shelley Kessler Joshua Levitsky Diane Schreibman Sally Schuster Anna Spallina Carolyn Weinberg Orna Issler Birthday Fundraiser Patty Adams Martinez Ziv Arazi Jay Costantini Yael G. Orna Issler Orna Issler Marlene Kalaydjian Anthony Kapp Leslie Thorne Ruth Verstraten Esther Leon-Wales Birthday Fundraiser Mark Cleere Esther Leon-Wales Martha Melendez-Reyes Margarita Ortiz Rogelio Parris Christine Rickoff Tirado Emilia Wales

Izzy Singer Birthday Fundraiser Shon Field Kameron Karson Lucy Prager Joyce Rosenberg Elizabeth Singer Rebecca Smith Lynn Somerstein Joan Snyder Birthday Fundraiser Jamie-Jo Anthony Sickler Sandra Anton David Barr Ellen Cammer Kyra Darnton Judy Dennis Larry Fink Hilary Goldblatt Sue Heinemann Janet Henry Katherine Hurxthal Carol Joyce Ardele Lister Cherie Mittenthal Judy Pfaff Mira Schor Frances Shedd-Fisher Joan Snyder Scott Sommer Karen Soren Anders Wahlstedt Ann Watt Kelsey Watt Cate White Gail Winbury

Rob Tannenbaum Birthday Fundraiser Patty Adams Martinez Tom Beaujour Eric Boehlert Serena Boyd Richard Bradley Carol Cashion Linda Chauncey David Clement Erin Clermont Mark Cutler Emily Drabinski David Fagin Tammy Faye Russell Fine Susie Galvin Jonathan Gregg Sarah Haberman Sharon Harkey Claudia Heyman Stephanie Jones Herbert Jue Marlene Kalaydjian Sara Kaplan Felix Lau Brett Leveridge Peter Litman Angus Macdonald Jim Macnie Don Maggi

Craig Marks Ebie Mcfarland Carla Mercer Kayte Miller Brendan O’Neill Love Perlman Al Quaglieri Catherine Rademacher Stephen Randall Susan Rash David Rensin Julie Robichaux Jennifer Ryan Jones Maximiliano Santinelli Lauren Schneider Prager David Schultz Rebecca Schuman Steve Smith Charlie Suisman Missy Tanenbaum Rob Tannenbaum Janet Tingey Lynne Volkman Adam Wiener Suzannah Ancell Weir Birthday Fundraiser Kristin Ancell Scott Ebner Marta Soga Suzannah Ancell Weir

Parkside’s Giving Tuesday Campaign Patrick Brune Ashley Carlin Lisa Geary Guerdy Jadotte Kirsten Johnson Helene Jorgensen Marlene Kalaydjian Nareg Kalaydjian Anthony Kapp Arcady Lapiro Bindia Malhotra Laurie Marshall Amy Mc Daid Ladan Mehranvar Brian Metzger Ryan Nash Denise O’Dea Alisha Ostacher-Cox Shelley Poniachek Natalia Potapova Christine Rickoff Tirado Blair Rose Sally Schuster Carol Soto Merrilyn Thomas Leslie Thorne Holly Varsalona Yukako Yamazoe Corbin Younger Diane Zeitlin

General Donations Amazon Smile Anonymous Michael and Corinne Bilerman Box Tops for Education Ethan and Jenna Dabbs Nareg and Marlene Kalaydjian Anthony Kapp Jane and Richard Liescheidt Mabel’s Labels Inc. Minted, LLC Ivan Martinez and Patty Adams Martinez

Gifts In Kind Albina Miller and Preston Faro Vita Miller To Whom It May Concern National Philanthropic Trust Fabien and Oksana Pavlowsky Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Shaun and Blair Rose Leslie Thorne and Thomas Casey Barrett Van Zandt Erin White

Michael and Corinne Bilerman Christine Valmy, Inc. Nicolas and Masayo Douglas Simon Glick and Leah Edmunds Maury Miller and Vanita Shastry Kevin and Doreen Odell

Rebecca Fiore Adam Francique Minna Fyer and William Brodsky Peter Gilligan and Sohini Chowdhury Sam and Katie Holliday Anna Jennings Helene Jorgensen Nareg and Marlene Kalaydjian David and Meredith Lee Jon and Sharmee Mah Maury Miller and Vanita Shastry Fabien and Oksana Pavlowsky Marie Rice

Shaun and Blair Rose Sia otirakis Rob Tannenbaum and Gabriela Shelley Jed Wasserman Yukako Yamazoe

Gerald Karikari and Barbara Smith Amanda Kauftheil Ben and Wendy Lehmann Steve Leichter and Shari Patrick Carl Lennartson and Susan Arthur Tongwei Liu and Julia Tung Angelo and Julia Marketos Paul and Linda Mulhauser Declan and Denise O’Dea Kerry O’Donnell Alfredo Panora and Erin Green Ron and Liat Raz Francisco Renta and Marlo Navarro Ira and Paula Resnick Michael and Karina Rizzi Natalie Rose Joshua Sapan and Ann Foley

Lane Schaffer and Karen Rabinowicz Maurice Shalah and Yoko Tajimi Mark Silberberg and Tracy Butler Hayward and Barbara Smith Jon and Jennifer Steingart Marc and Dikla Strohl Andrew and Suzanne Taub Matt and Joanna Weiss Yukako Yamazoe

Restricted Gifts The 2020 Reopening Fund Mary Elizabeth Alexander Jacqueline Ament and Nelson Berberena Ziv and Megan Arazi Michael and Corinne Bilerman Natan and Noemi Bitterman Patrick Brune and Fred Greenblatt Kristi Caruso Timothy and Paula Cavanaugh Paul and Janet Cord Mary DiPerna Nick and Karen Dragani

Social Work Department The Anna Freud Foundation Yearbook Parkside Parents Association

Alumni Events Para Ahilan and Nirilla Anthonimuthu Ahmad Al-Sati and Rose Razaghian James and Kathleen Bowers Jacqueline Brandwein Paolo and Margit Cesana Paul Chew and Bindia Malhotra Marsha Cole Brett Edelstein Nuno and Nicola Fernandes Ted and Christine Gerstein Heidi Green Peter and Margarita Halloran Pablo Helguera and Dannielle Tegeder Rebecca Hornstein Howard Jacobson and Kathryn Wolfson Haisong Jiao and Grace Wang Gary and Judith Kadi Avtar and Salinee Kang

PARENTS ASSOCIATION GIVING & VOLUNTEERS “Bon Appétit Parkside” Spring Benefit SPECIAL THANKS Chef Bao Bao Chef Wilson Costa Chef Anita Lo MingYi Lin Sofie Mayonove Vanita Shastry Chef David Waltuck SPONSORS & ADVERTISERS Mary Elizabeth Alexander Brooklyn Bridge Pediatrics Carnegie Framing Paul and Linda Mulhauser Select Equity ATTENDEES and AUCTION PATRONS Para Ahilan and Nirilla Anthonimuthu Gina Aiosa Mary Elizabeth Alexander Jeremy Alster Richard and Carol Alston Marc and Elaine Altholz Johan and Megan Andersen Peter Andolfatto and Ladan Mehranvar Ziv and Megan Arazi Donna Assumma Vincent Aubrun and Patricia Godoy Maria Barbone Stuart and Dina Berrin Jorden Bickham Michael and Corinne Bilerman Natan and Noemi Bitterman Eilenn Blankenbaker James and Kathleen Bowers Patricia Brickley Patrick Brune and Fred Greenblatt Hollis Burridge and Michaela Schwartz Ryan Camareno and Judy Frangie-Camareno Brad and Ashley Carlin Kristi Caruso Carrie Catapano Timothy and Paula Cavanaugh Robert and Eleanor Cayre Frank Chaney and Ronda Wist

Paul Chew and Bindia Malhotra Elisabeth Chowdhury Sherry and John Cohn Rebecca Colwell Leslie Crowe John and Erin Dalton Thomas Delaney and Patrick Mullin Hristian Diamandiev and Idania Varillas Christopher and Sarah Dolan Nicolas and Masayo Douglas Johnny Dwyer and Sarah Magid Ron and Debbie Eisenberg Emily Faro David and Ashley Feldman Melissa Ferraro Minna Fyer and William Brodsky Peter Gilligan and Sohini Chowdhury Simon Glick and Leah Edmunds Daniel and Sara Golden Daniel and Beverly Green Heidi Green Thomas and Mary Jane Haher Peter and Margarita Halloran Pablo Helguera and Dannielle Tegeder Sam and Katie Holliday Rebecca Hornstein Mario and Lisa Inglese Joel and Alissa Isaacson Howard Jacobson and Kathryn Wolfson Anna Jennings Nelson Johnson Frederick Johnson and Seran Lee-Johnson Helene Jorgensen Gary and Judith Kadi Nareg and Marlene Kalaydjian Anthony Kapp Gerald Karikari and Barbara Smith Robyn Karp Susan Kerschbaumer Roman Klimenko and Natalia Potapova Courtney Kornblum and Ben Goldstein Emily Kotkin Stuart and Heather Krasna Marissa Krauser Andrew Lambert Arcady Lapiro and Shelley Poniachek

Michael Lattis and Michelle Pakula David and Meredith Lee Christopher and Esther Leon-Wales Angie Leung Jane and Richard Liescheidt Frederico Lozano and Lucrecia Montemayor Jon and Sharmee Mah Tim and Laurie Marshall Ivan Martinez and Patty Adams Martinez Eugene and Laura Mazzaro Richard and Amy McDaid Brian Metzger and Stacey Thomas David Metzger Albina Miller and Preston Faro Maury Miller and Vanita Shastry Melissa Moy Paul and Linda Mulhauser Michael and Diana Nahmias Ryan and Tracey Nash Lief Nielsen and Uma Parikh-Nielsen Declan and Denise O’Dea Kerry O’Donnell Fabien and Oksana Pavlowsky Alan and Leslie Pearson Joelle Pergolotti William and Stephanie Perry Nikolaand Debra Pesek Catherine Petrello Michael and Adina Pitt Cary and Elyse Pollock Howard Pyle and Kirsten Johnson Francisco Renta and Marlo Navarro Ira and Paula Resnick Charles and Hilary Reyl Edward Roche and Hiroko Suzuki Albert Roker and Deborah Roberts Shaun and Blair Rose Fredric and Vivienne Rottman Alyson Rumley Caroline Russo Visceglia David Salsberg and Laura Tagliareni Karen Salup Jenny Samuelson Joshua Sapan and Ann Foley Julie Sazant Lane Schaffer and Karen Rabinowicz

Jessica Scovel and Tony Low Jeremy and Elena Shahom Athena Shapiro Joel Shapiro and Sally Ackerman Davida Sherwood Paul Siegel and Melissa Gelade Steven Siegel Andrew Smith ’92 Joan Snyder Rachel Sosland Ms. Sotirakis Sara Soto Jon and Jennifer Steingart Patricia Tabora Rob Tannenbaum and Gabriela Shelley Leslie Thorne and Thomas Casey Peter Ticali Mary Trembinski Anne Tuohy and Neil Scriptunas Craig and Robin Unterberg David and Elizabeth Varga Libby Varghese Peter and Holly Varsalona Peter Velasquez and Nancy Broadway Cathy and Chris Weeks Patrick and Suzannah Weir Matt and Joanna Weiss Will Whitesell and Felicia La Forgia Tracie Winbigler Yukako Yamazoe Eric and Caroline Yoon Corbin and Andria Younger Diane Zeitlin Zachary and Arna Zohlman

IN-KIND DONORS Albina Miller AMO Anonymous Athena Shapiro and Joel Shapiro Ballet Beautiful Black River Outfitters BRONCA Camp Cody Capital Genealogy Class 4-3 Devon Review Eliana Kohn Hands On Hoops Heritage Foods IRO Paris Isaac, Sharmee and Jon Mah Jackie Ament James Lonsdale Jessica Durrett / Down the Road Education Jobs That Matter Judy Frangie-Camareno Kaori Inoue Kerry O’Donnell KidPass Kramer Portraits Leslie Thorne Live Breathe Fitness Lucrecia Montemayor Mark Ryan Salon Masayo and Nick Douglas Max Restaurant Melissa Ferraro MetLife Dani Eisman

Emily Acquista Rachel Vannucci Kristen Guerriero Rebecca Colwell Marissa Krauser Kelly Holmes Marie Rice Nella Williams Nikola and Deb Pesek Oliver Tannenbaum Padma Lakshmi Parkside Parents Association Parkside’s Speech Department Patrick Weir Polsky Sports & Entertainment Poor Richard’s Landing Premier Chess Rachel Sosland Rob Tannenbaum Saxelby Cheesemongers Sharmee Mah Sia Sotirakis Sofie Mayonove Sohini Chowdhury Sohini Chowdhury and Peter Gilligan Stephen Taylor Portrait Artist Sundry Supermud Pottery Tech Kids Unlimited Parkside’s Occupational Therapy Department Hana Kim Yamilex Mejia Zindlers

Book Fair Johan and Megan Andersen Peter Andolfatto and Ladan Mehranvar Ziv and Megan Arazi Charles and Melanie Bensoussan Stuart and Dina Berrin Jorden Bickham Michael and Corinne Bilerman Natan and Noemi Bitterman Susan Braiman Scheherezade Bryant Ryan Camareno and Judy Frangie-Camareno Brad and Ashley Carlin Kristi Caruso Timothy and Paula Cavanaugh Robert and Eleanor Cayre Raghav Chari and Isha Gary John and Erin Dalton Thomas Delaney and Patrick Mullin Hristian Diamandiev and Idania Varillas Christopher and Sarah Dolan Nicolas and Masayo Douglas Nick and Karen Dragani David and Ashley Feldman Adam Francique Erez Geron and Orna Issler Peter Gilligan and Sohini Chowdhury Simon Glick and Leah Edmunds

Daniel and Sara Golden Keith Haller and Randi Hirschberg Pablo Helguera and Dannielle Tegeder Sam and Katie Holliday Rebecca Hornstein Tsuyoshi and Kaori Inoue Anna Jennings Frederick Johnson and Seran Lee-Johnson Nareg and Marlene Kalaydjian Gerald Karikari and Barbara Smith Susan Kerschbaumer Roman Klimenko and Natalia Potapova Stuart and Heather Krasna Arcady Lapiro and Shelley Poniachek Michael Lattis and Michelle Pakula David and Meredith Lee Christopher and Esther Leon-Wales Frederico Lozano and Lucrecia Montemayor Jon and Sharmee Mah Tim and Laurie Marshall Richard and Amy McDaid Brian Metzger and Stacey Thomas Maury Miller and Vanita Shastry Serene Gregg and Rashod Monroe Irungu and Evadne Naantaanbuu Michael and Diana Nahmias

Lief Nielsen and Uma Parikh-Nielsen Fabien and Oksana Pavlowsky William and Stephanie Perry Nikolaand Debra Pesek Howard Pyle and Kirsten Johnson Jimmy and Rhonda Quan Ron and Liat Raz Charles and Hilary Reyl Sean Roh and Jiea An Jeremy and Elena Shahom Athena Shapiro Paul Siegel and Melissa Gelade Molly Snyder-Fink Ms. Sotirakis Patricia Tabora Rob Tannenbaum and Gabriela Shelley Veli Topkara and Fardina Malik David and Elizabeth Varga Libby Varghese Peter and Holly Varsalona Jed Wasserman Patrick and Suzannah Weir Matt and Joanna Weiss Yukako Yamazoe Corbin and Andria Younger Zachary and Arna Zohlman

Lucy Diamond Nicolas and Masayo Douglas Nick and Karen Dragani Audrey Eisenberg David and Ashley Feldman Nick Flickinger and Ashley Glazer Nina Forde Erez Geron and Orna Issler Peter Gilligan and Sohini Chowdhury Susan Glickstern Daniel and Sara Golden Thomas and Mary Jane Haher Sam and Katie Holliday Rebecca Hornstein Anna Jennings Nareg and Marlene Kalaydjian Anthony Kapp Susan Kerschbaumer Milton and Heidi Klein

Eliana Kohn Ellyn Kotkin Marissa Krauser David and Meredith Lee Andrea Levinger-Phelan and Peter Phelan Jane and Richard Liescheidt Frederico Lozano and Lucrecia Montemayor Jon and Sharmee Mah Tim and Laurie Marshall Ivan Martinez and Patty Adams Martinez Richard and Amy McDaid Theresa and Michael Middlebrooks Albina Miller and Preston Faro Maury Miller and Vanita Shastry Dina Monte Michael and Diana Nahmias Ryan and Tracey Nash

Cookbook Mary Elizabeth Alexander Jacqueline Ament and Nelson Berberena Peter Andolfatto and Ladan Mehranvar Ziv and Megan Arazi Sasha Avgust Maria Barbone Michael and Corinne Bilerman Natan and Noemi Bitterman Eilenn Blankenbaker Eric Blankenbaker Patrick Brune and Fred Greenblatt Maggie Cammer Brad and Ashley Carlin Kristi Caruso Timothy and Paula Cavanaugh Robert and Eleanor Cayre Joanna Chen John and Erin Dalton

Lief Nielsen and Uma Parikh-Nielsen Max Olynyk and Valerie Bruno-Olynyk Fabien and Oksana Pavlowsky Joelle Pergolotti Nikolaand Debra Pesek Howard Pyle and Kirsten Johnson Heidi Ravis Erica Redner Charles and Hilary Reyl Shaun and Blair Rose

Cheryl Rudolph Jenny Samuelson Jessica Scovel and Tony Low Jeremy and Elena Shahom Athena Shapiro Paul Siegel and Melissa Gelade Ms. Sotirakis Sheila Steelman Patricia Tabora Rob Tannenbaum and Gabriela Shelley

Leslie Thorne and Thomas Casey David and Elizabeth Varga Libby Varghese Patrick and Suzannah Weir Matt and Joanna Weiss Erin White Yukako Yamazoe Diane Zeitlin

Michael Lattis and Michelle Pakula Jon and Sharmee Mah Ivan Martinez and Patty Adams Martinez Richard and Amy McDaid Brian Metzger and Stacey Thomas Albina Miller and Preston Faro Maury Miller and Vanita Shastry Ryan and Tracey Nash

Nikola and Debra Pesek Charles and Hilary Reyl Sia Sotirakis Patricia Tabora Peter and Holly Varsalona Patrick and Suzannah Weir

Wine Tasting Michael and Corinne Bilerman Brad and Ashley Carlin Marianne Coughlin Thomas Delaney and Patrick Mullin Peter Gilligan and Sohini Chowdhury Rebecca Hornstein Nareg and Marlene Kalaydjian Anthony Kapp

Additional PA Volunteers CLASS REPRESENTATIVES

HOLIDAY PARTY

VIRTUAL HOLIDAY PARTY

Room 3-1 Vanita Shastry

VIRTUAL HALLOWEEN PARADE Stacey Thomas Libby Varghese

Tim Cavanaugh Patricia Tabora Patrick Weir

VIRTUAL QUBI MOVIE NIGHT

FAMILY PHOTO BOOK

Adam Francique Patrick and Suzannah Weir Molly Snyder-Fink

Patty Adams Martinez Melissa Gelade

Room 3-2 Anna Jennings Room 4-1 Corinne Bilerman Holly Varsalona

BOOK FAIR Room 4-2 Ashley Carlin Stephanie Perry

Hilary Reyl Elena Shahom PARKSIDE COOKBOOK

Room 4-3 Libby Varghese Room 4-4 Patricia Tabora Room 5-2 Katie Holliday Room 5-4 Stephanie Perry Laurie Marshall

Patty Adams Martinez Corinne Bilerman Sohini Chowdhury Katie Holliday Megan Arazi Tim Cavanaugh

STAFF SNACKS AND TEACHER APPRECIATION Sohini Chowdhury Holly Varsalona Sara Golden Anna Jennings Karen Dragani Sia Sotirakis Tim Cavanaugh

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP

Alan A. Pearson, President Albina R. Miller, Vice President Brook Cuddy, Treasurer Donna Assumma, Secretary Corinne Bilerman Lucinda Cardinal Thomas B. Casey, III Ethan Dabbs Patricia Godoy Peter Halloran Vita Miller, Emeritus Nischal Pai Stephanie Perry Caroline Russo Ray L. Spitzley Leslie F. Thorne Peter Ticali

Albina Miller Co-Head of School Leslie Thorne Co-Head of School

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