Rawson Saunders Annual Report 2020-2021

2020-2021 Annual Report of Gifts

MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL Dear Friends of Rawson Saunders, I’m very proud to share with you the 2020-2021 Annual Report. Our truly extraordinary community proved, once again, that together we can meet any challenge. The steadfast commitment and support shown by you—our families, faculty/staff, trustees, and friends—to the health, safety, and success of our students and the school made it possible for Rawson Saunders to provide in-person learning during another pandemic year. Our students rise to the challenges of dyslexia every day, and I’m proud and grateful that we as a community and as a school have been able to maintain our focus on providing an extraordinary education for students even in a another pandemic year.

This report is a testament to the power of a shared purpose to ensure dyslexic learners receive a truly extraordinary education. The Rawson Saunders Fund achieved nearly 100% participation in 2020 and our hybrid gala to support tuition assistance for families in need was a resounding success.

Our community has never been stronger and, as a result of your partnership and generosity, our extraordinary students—these brilliant, “outside of the box” thinkers—will light the way to a better future for us all.

With deepest gratitude,

Laura Steinbach, M.S.Ed. Head of School

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MY NAME IS NICK FLANAGAN AND MY WIFE IS BROOKE ORNELAS. We have two kids who attended Rawson Saunders—Gavin, now 20, and Isa, who is 12. We joke that the reason we met was to share our dyslexic children’s experiences with each other. Gavin started Rawson Saunders in the second grade in 2007 and Isa started in the third grade, eight years later.

There is nothing worse than seeing your child in pain, whether emotionally or physically, and Gavin was suffering in school. When I found Rawson Saunders, the school was smaller and I was a 27 year old single dad. It was a challenging time—I had to work nights and even charged tuition on a friend’s credit card—but watching my son thrive and grow was worth every sacrifice.

When my wife and I met in 2013, I knew her five year old daughter, Isa, was dyslexic. By the beginning of Isa’s third grade, she was suffering at school as my son had before Rawson Saunders. We didn't hesitate and were so grateful Isa could also find a home at Rawson Saunders. Like Gavin, she thrived. For both of our kids, Rawson Saunders transformed and lifted their lives forever.

We are eternally grateful to the dedication and expertise of their ALTs, all their loving teachers, the staff, and the administration.

Our previously wounded children are now confident, successful, incredible people, capable of advocating for themselves and achieving their goals. We know none of this would have been possible without Rawson Saunders. Our kids owe their futures to their past at this extraordinary school.

Eternally Grateful, Legacy Parents, Nick Flanagan & Brooke Ornelas

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Tuition, Fees and Programs Institute, Summer Term, Tutoring Services Fundraising and Contributions

$6,285,540.57, 82% $736.272.08, 10% $618,070.71, 8%

EXPENSES

INCOME

2020-2021 OPERATING BUDGET

Employee Salaries and Benefits Programs, Institute, Tutoting, Summer Term, Technology

$6,117,589.93, 82% $816,981.56, 11%

Facilities, Operations, Maintenance

$318,021.99, 4%

Financial Aid

$206,000.00, 3%

GIVING

Over the Rainbow Gala

$279,885.00, 45%

Rawson Saunders Fund

$206.267.91, 33%

Grants Miscellaneous

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$92,500.00, 15% $39,417.80, 7%

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THE RSF IMPACT In 2020-21, the Rawson Saunders Fund helped to provide support for the following initiatives, needs, and programs: Sanitization and COVID-19 Related Infrastructure •

Sanitization Equipment

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Increased Cleaning Protocols

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Additional staff to support teachers and students during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Improvements •

Waterproof Sport Court Covering

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New Deck and Ramps

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Erosion Control

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DEI Initiatives

Investments in the Now and Later •

Strategic Planning and Board Leadership Initiative

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Teacher Training

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General Operations

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Scholarships

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RAWSON SAUNDERS FUND LEADERSHIP Thank you to our Rawson Saunders Fund Chair and Captains!

Jennifer Limotte Chair

Adam Berman 6th Grade Captain

Mumtaz Tyabji 1st and 2nd Grade Captain

Angie Harrison 7th Grade Captain

Lisa Dallmer 3rd Grade Captain

Victor Meinert 8th Grade Captain

Suzanne Mullen 4th Grade Captain

Spencer Ford Upper School Captain

Whitney Withers 5th Grade Captain

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RAWSON SAUNDERS FUND DONORS Thank you to the following donors for contributing to the Rawson Saunders Fund Campaign (August 1, 2020 –July 31, 2021).

YOU contributed an astounding $206,268 for the benefit of Rawson Saunders students!

Albert Einstein ($25,000 or more) Moody Foundation* Thomas J. Rinehart Foundation* Agatha Christie ($10,000 – $24,999) Catherine & Shaesby Scott,‡ Shaesby and Catherine Scott Family Fund Steve Jobs ($5,000 – $9,999) Jessica and Keith Buchanan*‡ Cristal Condon-Glangchai and Patrick Condon,*‡ Condon Family Charitable Gift Fund Jenny and Jason Ford Charitable Fund* Jocelyn and Josiah Hornblower*‡ Pamela and Michael Reese*‡ San Marcos Civic Foundation *Greatest Gift FY 20-21 ‡

5-9 consecutive years of giving 10+ consecutive years of giving ∆ RS Faculty and Staff §

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Laura and Andy Steinbach§∆ Marla and Jeffrey Swett,* The Ralph and Eileen Swett Foundation, Inc Shelby and Dunny Wanstrath* Ludwig van Beethoven ($2,500 – $4,999) Austin Community Foundation Susannah and Adam Berman JoEllen Clark and Arunodaya Chatterjee* Lisa Dallmer* Kim and Matthew Domo* Allison Gay* Kyle and Noah Hawley* Herndon Family Foundation*‡ Brigid and Klee Kleber John Littleford,* Littleford & Associates Meryl and Alan Metni* Tracey and Daniel Myrick*‡ Ellen Nemec* Beverly Penn and Marc McDaniel* Paula and Jason Polka* Bradley and Elyn Roberts* Alice and Anuj Saigal* Stephanie Spurrier

and John Ramirez* Whitney and William Withers* Steven Spielberg ($1,000 – $2,499) Anonymous (1) Rachel and Kevin Alter‡ Pepper and Charles Ammann Amplify Austin Carol and Chris Andrus* Shelly and David Bain‡ Marie-Jocelyne Bay & Ed Bay,*‡ Bay & Associates, Inc. Barbara Beebe* Eileen and Brian Buesing* Elaine and Edward Cavazos*‡ Claudia and William Clark Kimberly and Timothy Dowling* Ashley and Clint Gerdes Vanessa Harker and Michael Gehb* Kaye Knox§∆ Lacy and Brian LaBorde* Jennifer and Marc Limotte* Elizabeth MacPhail,* Liz MacPhail Interiors Maria and Victor Meinert‡ Mindy and Tom Noonan‡ Lisa and Todd Peters

Elizabeth and Jason Pitts* William Reeb* Ruby Rose and Eric Begley* Darby Rove Jessica Schmer Heather and Christopher Schmitt* Lisa and Scott Segura*∆ Becky and Sean Tenney* Rachel and Patrick Thomas* Mary Whittle and Jack Simms Rawson Saunders Class of 2029 Thomas Edison ($500 – $999) Anonymous (1) Annette and Fortune Alexander* Jennifer Askew*‡ Sabrina Bradley Natalie and Tom Cameron* Eva Condon* Amanda and Dylan Cox* Abigail and Joe Edgar* Amy and Walter Fast* Sharon Fleming and Al York* Heather Gage and Jay Pandya* Rhonda and Michael Hall* Angie and Bradley Harrison* Harrison Family Fund Megan and Chris Leoni*

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Jenifer Martin* Heather McKinney and John Pomeroy* Sarah McLean* Melinda and James McMichael* Suzanne and Brendan Mullen* Brooke Ornelas and Nick Flanagan‡ Shira and Will Rodgers* Allison and Jason Rowland* Nancy Ryan and Dennis Belew* Katherine and Gunnar Seaquist‡ Melissa and Michael Sela* Mumtaz and Salim Tyabji* Courtney Wilkinson* Lucille Wood and Scott Marks* Courtney and David Wright Walt Disney ($250 – $499) Anonymous (4) Albertsons Safeway‡ Amazon Heather and Douglas Ashcraft Jennifer Ayres*∆ Ben's Workshop* Teryl and Tony Booth*‡∆ Nicole Bradford and Lonnie Madden*

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Katherine and Ryan Carr * Jamie and Douglas Carroll Lindsay Collier and Douglas Mellencamp* Lisa and Matthew Duran Tabitha Griffin§∆ Drenda Haddock§∆ Kristin and William Harper Rob Hengel*§∆ Laura Hernandez-Ehrisman and Gustavo Hernandez‡ Michael Hobson*∆ Louise Howard* Nicole Huisman* Crary and Hal Jagger‡ Clarissa and Clay Johnston Sarah and Alexander Jones* Shawn Jones*‡ Susan Kelly*‡∆ Erin Lawder and Lisa Muñoz Erin Lentz and Jason Cons* Susan Lindsay and Tom Mulanax Lisa Margraves and Tiffany Otting* Meredith and Alan Marks* Christi and Daniel Marrufo‡ Jennifer and Dax McCracken Terri and Shane McNeely*

Jamie Nettles‡∆ Lisa Morrison* Valerie Myers* Brigette and Jonathan Osborne Catherine Parker and Spencer Ford Mitzi and Jeff Pirkey* Karen and Grant Rabon* Gretchen Reeb* Jennifer and Robert Roth*‡ Jane Schotz‡∆ Nicky Schroeder and Craig Duewall Carolena and David Schuette* Cynthia and Eric Seifert* Andrea and Brett Thompsen Monique and Kevin Uhlenhaker* Laurie and Scott Uhrig Emily Vitris*‡∆ Heather and Tim Willison* Alicia Wilson*∆

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Jennifer Aniston (Up to $249) Anonymous (16) Angela Aaron*∆ April and Arnold Alejandro Joshua Albert*∆ David Allen David Andersen* Correne and Richard Attuso* Emily and Billy Austin*∆ Ashley Barrow*∆ Kristie Beavers*∆ Eileen Begley Carroll Bellingrath*‡∆ Holly Benningfield and Marco Mosca* Anya Bokeria*∆ Kelly Bonsall*∆ Maggie Bowman*∆ Box Tops for Education Kathleen Boyd*∆ Claire Broadway*‡∆ Sheila Buechler Erin Buergner*∆ Jane Buergner*§∆ Katherine Burghardt Scriven*∆ Jill Burkart and D. Hampton Finger* James Burshtyn Jenny and Lane Buschhorn Erin and Drew Calver*

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Alison and Sean Cary* Stephanie Childs∆ Christine and Hugo Celio Amy Coffman and Dean Munyon,*‡ Capitol Anesthesiology Assoc.

Brooke Collier*∆ Alicia Cozza*‡∆ Dean Curran*∆ Libbie Dallas∆ Lisa and Joshua Day Nicole Defilippi Kat DeWees*§∆ Tina Dolney*∆ Meredith and Patrick Duncan Christopher Dyer∆ Pat Elias*§∆ Lara Ellis* Erin Felber Brady Fern and Jake Dunagan* Dante Fichera* Robin and Jay Fischer* Coleen Flannagan and Rick Jacobsen Bobby Fleiss*∆ Colleen Forrest and Stephen Mielke*‡ Debra Garner∆ Anne Geraci∆ Nazanin and Hamed Ghassemi

Kristina and Chris Gomez* Michelle Gordon and Jason Kelley* Nicole Gordon‡∆ Erin Gorishek∆ Cara Govednik and Casey Horny* Teri Hagedorn Gina Hampton∆ Dian Hansen Sean Harding*∆ Cathy Harris*‡∆ Jennifer and John Hay* Brenda and Robert Hayosh*‡ Tessa Hill*∆ Todla Hobson‡ Crystal and Bob Hodona*‡ Terri and Keith Hoffman* Joy Holly‡∆ Kelly Inselmann and Chiddi N'Jie Stephen Intille* Jamie Jatzlau* Dane Johnson§∆ Shanti and Michael Kelley Janie Keys* Catherine and Ethan Lamkin* Jacob Lehenbauer*∆ Elizabeth and Chris Lippincott*† Janet Lopez*∆ Geaneen Martinez and Brian Hamrock

Alice Maxie* Doreen and Craig McClendon Paula McCoy∆ John McGhee Jr.* Erica Ingier McNinch and Joel McNinch* Anne Milligan§∆ Elena Minsker∆ Shelby Moore Rebecca and Jonah O'Hara* Beth and Ariel Payan Janine Perry*∆ Dorie and Ben Pickle Addie Pierce*∆ Ruth Pletz Amy and Ben Ponder Logan Rabon* Ava Reynolds*∆ Glen Rhoden Kelly and Dennis Robles* Nick Rodriguez*∆ Michele Rosen*∆ Anne and Jeffrey Rowes* Janet Rowlett* Peter Ruck‡∆ Janelle and Del Ryan*‡∆ Susan Seale§ Kate Shimek*∆ Mary Caroline and Matthew Shreves

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Janna Smith*‡∆ Jessica Smith‡∆ Maggie Smith*∆ Earnie Solomon∆ Laurence Statman*∆ Laura and Walker Stemple* Kate Steinbach‡∆ Susanne Streety* Erin Stephens*∆ Perry Stokes∆ Beata Swasey*‡∆ Meghan and Justin Sylvester Suzanne Szalai*‡∆ Thomas Talbott* Laura Takakjy*∆ Meredith and Ryan Tibbetts‡ Jason Tibbits*∆ David Truly‡∆ Mandy and Chad Watkins* Jennifer Weber∆ Meredith and Jesse Weiss Adrienne Willcox*‡∆ Cecily Wright*∆ Janet Rowlett* Peter Ruck‡∆ Janelle and Del Ryan*‡∆ Susan Seale§ Kate Shimek*∆ Mary Caroline and Matthew Shreves

Janna Smith*‡∆ Jessica Smith‡∆ Maggie Smith*∆ Earnie Solomon∆ Laurence Statman*∆ Laura and Walker Stemple* Kate Steinbach‡∆ Susanne Streety* Erin Stephens*∆ Perry Stokes∆ Beata Swasey*‡∆ Meghan and Justin Sylvester Suzanne Szalai*‡∆ Thomas Talbott* Laura Takakjy*∆ Meredith and Ryan Tibbetts‡ Jason Tibbits*∆ David Truly‡∆ Mandy and Chad Watkins* Jennifer Weber∆ Meredith and Jesse Weiss Adrienne Willcox*‡∆ Cecily Wright*∆

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222 FAMILIES gave their personal best gift to Rawson Saunders in 2020-2021.

THANK YOU!

Deceased August 6, 2021

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RAWSON SAUNDERS FUND MATCHING GIFT DONORS Matching gifts maximize your donation to the school. A special thanks to these companies that generously donated through a matching program.

Applied Materials Christi and Daniel Marrufo

NewsCorp Jamie Jatzlau

Dell Sabrina Bradley Claudia and William Clark Lacy and Brian LaBorde Mumtaz and Salim Tyabji

Select Equity Group Foundation Pepper and Charles Ammann

Ippolito Charitable Foundation Pepper and Charles Ammann

IN-KIND GIFTS Kristina and Chris Gomez Jamie and Irv Nettles

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UBS Jamie and Douglas Carroll Jennifer and Dax McCracken

FOUNDATION DONORS Thank you to the following foundations supporting Rawson Saunders’ mission to provide an extraordinary education for dyslexic learners.

Austin Community Foundation Harrell Family Foundation Herndon Family Foundation Ippolito Charitable Foundation Moody Foundation The Ralph and Eileen Swett Foundation, Inc Thomas J. Rinehart Foundation San Marcos Civic Foundation Select Equity Group Foundation

TO THE MAX The To the Max Fund was established by legacy parents Melanie Engerski and Andrew Craig to demonstrate their gratitude to the RS faculty for the success of their son Max Craig, class of '21.

Each year, the fund is used to treat the entire faculty and staff to a catered lunch from a local trailer. This year, faculty and staff enjoyed Taco Flats with Melanie, Andrew, and Max during teacher inservice. This is the fourth year in a five year giving program.

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Where Dyslexic Means Extraordinary

The Panther Picayune

MOODY AND RINEHART FOUNDATIONS GIVE BIG TO HELP FIGHT ICE, COVID The Moody Foundation and Thomas J. Rinehart Foundation went above and beyond in their support of Rawson Saunders.

Their generous, well-timed gifts helped our school to continue to provide an extraordinary education for students even in the midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic and weather a historic ice storm.

"They responded to our needs and acted swiftly," said Kaye Knox, Director of Development.

Both the Moody and Rinehart foundations funded COVID-19 precautions including additional staffing, disposable masks, face shields, plexiglass partitions, hand sanitizer, and more. The Moody Foundation provided funding to recover after the week-long ice storm in February 2021.

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SPECIAL THANKS TO SAN MARCOS CIVIC FOUNATION The San Marcos Civic Foundation is a long-time supporter of the Rawson Saunders Institute. Over the past 6 years, they have given $54,500 to RSI! We thank them for their steadfast commitment, as well as their continued support for teacher professional development opportunities.

Photo: KXAN

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Janie and Ben Breed* Catherine Breed

Sue and William McNinch Amrin McNinch

Carolyn and Jay Vanderwall* Katherine Duke

Marion and Jerry Brown* Reed Noonan

Sondra Mechaley* Krish Saigal

Cindy and Lowell Williams* Oscar Williams

GRANDPARENT

Janice Buesing* Macey Buesing

Lynn and David Noonan, Sr. Reed Noonan

Gaile and Ed Withers* Hutton Withers

SOCIETY

Irene and Randy Chard* Lorelei Day

Betsy and Judd Pearson* Lili Pearson

Carolyn and Sam Cruse* Riley Shreves

Jeanne and Gerald Pees* Wilton Scott

Ann and Don Ford* Jonah Ford

Anita Rager* Kate Nemec

Shelby and Jose Gomez* Tomas Gomez

Lynn and Don Roberts Carys Lyman

Rene Haas and David Perry* Harper Simms

Patricia and Charles Shepard Logan Edgar

Judy and John Hutchison*‡ Annabelle Baker

Nancy Sylvester Lily Sylvester

Sylvia and Ben Kuenemann Wesley Harrell

Martha and Doug Thomson Logan Booth

Katherine McGhee, The Katherine McGhee Family Charitable Gi\ft Fund Abigail Sela

Alix Thorne* Alexandra Hornblower

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Gifts received August 1, 2020–July 31, 2021

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PARENT ASSOCIATION The Rawson Saunders Parent Association is a vital part of the Rawson Saunders community.

Thank you to the PA and the many parents who are committed to celebrating and supporting our students, families, and our grateful faculty and staff.

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SPRING GALA: OVER THE RAINBOW 246 parents, grandparents, extended family, friends, faculty, and staff joined together virtually to raise $297,885 for tuition assistance and faculty professional development. Thank YOU for your extraordinary generosity!

THANK YOU TO OUR GALA COMMITTEE! Committee Members Vanessa Harker Angie Harrison Nicole Huisman Amy Ponder Elizabeth Wells Autumn Willman

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPRING GALA DONORS

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Angela and Justin Aaron Christina and Todd Adams April and Arnold Alejandro Rachel and Kevin Alter Emily and Billy Austin Shelly and David Bain Kate Baker Holly Benningfield and Marco Mosca Teryl and Tony Booth Kathleen Boyd Claire Broadway Jessica and Keith Buchanan Eileen and Brian Buesing Erin and Drew Calver Juana and Larry Carter JoEllen Clark and Arunodaya Chatterjee Claudia and William Clark Cristal Condon-Glangchai and Patrick Condon Eva Condon Nadia Cone and Rob Hengel Lisa Dallmer William Danforth Kat DeWees and Dave Hawkins Steve Dombek

Kim and Matthew Domo Kimberly and Timothy Dowling Kristin and Jonathan Duke Meredith and Patrick Duncan Lisa and Matthew Duran Jules and Zachary Elkins Abby and Bobby Fleiss Heather Gage and Jay Pandya Meredith and Jerry Galvan Anne and Sam Geraci Michelle Gordon and Jason Kelley Cara Govednik and Casey Horny Sue and Martin Govednik Tabitha Griffin and Matthew Baldwin Colleen and Buddy Hagman Kay Hale and Gary Sills Samantha and Justin Halloran Emily and Floyd Hammond, The Floyd and Emily Hammond Family Fund Scott Hanson Kristin and William Harper Karen and Robert Harrell, Harrell Family Foundation Angie and Bradley Harrison

Kyle and Noah Hawley Catherine and Michael Hobson Dana and Austin Holloway-Jones Jocelyn and Josiah Hornblower Liz and Kenneth Howard Erica Ingier McNinch and Joel McNinch Michelle James Jennifer Johnson and Jason Tibbits Shawn Jones Susan and Randon Kelly Brigid and Klee Kleber Kaye Knox Catherine and Ethan Lamkin Paige Finan and Glen Larson Erin Lawder and Lisa Muñoz Megan and Chris Leoni Jennifer and Marc Limotte Elizabeth and Chris Lippincott† Ronda Lussier Elizabeth MacPhail Lucille Wood and Scott Marks Jenifer Martin Doreen and Craig McClendon Heather McKinney and John Pomeroy

Melinda and James McMichael Lindsay Collier and Douglas Mellencamp Meryl and Alan Metni Elena Minsker Lisa Morrison Suzanne and Brendan Mullen Jamie and Irv Nettles Brooke Ornelas and Nick Flanagan Beth and Ariel Payan Beverly Penn and Marc McDaniel Lisa and Todd Peters Mitzi and Jeff Pirkey Paula and Jason Polka Amy and Ben Ponder Paula Prestemon and Lorin Larson Vanessa Puig-Williams and Jeff Williams Karen and Grant Rabon Alice and Anuj Saigal Paulette Schlueter Jessica Schmer Catherine and Shaesby Scott Cynthia and Eric Seifert Melissa and Michael Sela Elaine Shepard

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Mary Caroline and Matthew Shreves Suepattra and Scott Slater Janna Smith Haley Spears Stephanie Spurrier and John Ramirez Rona and Laurence Statman Laura and Andrew Steinbach Laura and Walker Stemple Tami Summers Beata Swasey Nancy Sylvester Jeannine Armbruster and Suzanne Szalai Becky and Sean Tenney Rachel and Patrick Thomas Shelby and Dunny Wanstrath Elizabeth and Jason Wells Mary Whittle and Jack Simms Lisle and Scott Whitworth Heather and Tim Willison Whitney and William Withers Courtney and David Wright Sharon Fleming and Al York

Amy's Ice Creams Gina Arnold Michelle King Austin 10s Barkin' Creek Dog Kitchen & Bath Barnison Catering Ashley Barrow Blanton Art Museum Anya Bokeria Kelly Bonsall Maggie Bowman Kate Burghardt Scriven Cabo Bob's Chelsa Capers Christian Siriano Libbie Dallas Kim and Matt Domo Dreamland Dripping Springs Nick Duran Elephant Preserve Jennifer Fischer Bobby Fleiss Anne Geraci Scout and Cellar Wines Nicole Gordon Keira Lyman Gossamer Cashmere

Meagan Hagman Colleen Hagman Brooke Ornelas Haute House Lash & Beauty Bar Noah Hawley Grant Headifen Tessa Hill Ali James Kendra Scott Kaye Knox Lakeway Marina Jacob Lehenbauer Ben Livingston Liz MacPhail Interiors Lord's Gym Eric Earthman LT Charters milk + honey Mozart's Coffee Roasters Mindy and Tom Noonan Richard and Laura Parsons Jeanne Pees Ranch Rider Spirits Co. RARECAT Wines Rawson Saunders Art Department

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AUCTION AND IN-KIND DONATIONS Amy's Ice Creams Gina Arnold Michelle King Austin 10s Barkin' Creek Dog Kitchen & Bath Barnison Catering Ashley Barrow Blanton Art Museum Anya Bokeria Kelly Bonsall Maggie Bowman Kate Burghardt Scriven Cabo Bob's Chelsa Capers Christian Siriano Libbie Dallas Kim and Matt Domo Dreamland Dripping Springs Nick Duran Elephant Preserve Jennifer Fischer Bobby Fleiss Anne Geraci Scout and Cellar Wines

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Nicole Gordon Keira Lyman Gossamer Cashmere Meagan Hagman Colleen Hagman Brooke Ornelas Haute House Lash & Beauty Bar Noah Hawley Grant Headifen Tessa Hill Ali James Kendra Scott Kaye Knox Lakeway Marina Jacob Lehenbauer Ben Livingston Liz MacPhail Interiors Lord's Gym Eric Earthman LT Charters milk + honey Mozart's Coffee Roasters Mindy and Tom Noonan

Richard and Laura Parsons Jeanne Pees Ranch Rider Spirits Co. RARECAT Wines Tom Robbins Robin Jackson Photography Nick Rodriguez Sarah Marie Design Studio Kathleen and Ryan Seiders SHAESBY Maggie Smith Earnie Solomon Laura Steinbach Erin Stephens Laura Takakjy Jason Tibbits Tito's Handmade Vodka W Hotel Austin Waterloo Sparkling Water The Wells Family Elizabeth and Jason Wells Dr. Joseph and Adele Wells Mary Whittle and Jack Simms William Chris Vineyard

Live at the Four Seasons!

A WRINKLE IN TIME GALA May 14, 2022 Adrienne Willcox Heather Willison Beautycounter Jennifer Morey Yes, Please Treats

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2021!

Owen Mielke will be attending the University of North Texas in the fall. He also received acceptances from Texas State University, University of Houston, University of Wisconsin (Eau Claire), and Texas Tech University. Owen received a scholarship from First Tee of Greater Austin in addition to the academic excellence scholarship he's receiving from UNT! Kate Nemec will be attending University of California, Irvine in the fall. She also received acceptances from Texas State University, University of Massachusets (Boston), City University of New York (John Jay), and University of Texas (CAP and San Antonio).

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RAWSON SAUNDERS 2020-2021 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Catherine Scott Chair

Jocelyn Hornblower

Timothy Dowling Treasurer

Karen Rabon

Al York Secretary Shelly Bain Keith Buchanan Arunodaya Chatterjee Samantha Halloran

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Jason Pitts

Lisle Whitworth Lucy Nazro Emeritus Laura Steinbach Head of School, ex officio

RAWSON SAUNDERS is an academically excellent, fully accredited and commended fullcurriculum, college prep, non-profit independent school for students with dyslexia in grades 1 through 12.

It is the only school in central Texas of its kind and one of a few in the country. Rawson Saunders is recognized nationally as a leader in innovative, multisensory teaching methods tailored specifically to the way students with dyslexia—and all children—learn best. The school’s mission is to develop the full potential of children with dyslexia through an extraordinary educational experience. Rawson Saunders students not only learn and succeed, they thrive.

THE RAWSON SAUNDERS INSTITUTE (RSI) is a teacher-training and resource center for educators, parents, and those interested in learning the Rawson Saunders research-based, multisensory approach to teaching essential language skills. The structural literacy approach taught at RSI is effective for all students, and especially those with language-learning difficulties, including dyslexia. RSI is a Neuhaus partner and is accredited by the International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council (IMSLEC) and the Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA).

If you would like to make a gift to support Rawson Saunders’ extraordinary purpose, please contact the development office or visit our website. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this report.

If your name has been incorrectly listed or inadvertently omitted, please accept our apology and notify the development office so it can be corrected.

development@rawsonsaunders.org www.rawsonsaunders.org/about/support-us/rsfund

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