Rawson Saunders Annual Report 2022-2023

2022-2023 Annual Report of Gifts

MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL Dear Friends of Rawson Saunders, I am enormously proud to share with you Rawson Saunders’ 2022-2023 Annual Report of Gifts. This report serves as a powerful testament to the tremendous support our community continues to demonstrate for our critically important mission to develop the full potential of students with dyslexia—along with the teachers who teach them—through an extraordinary education experience.

This past school year was remarkable in countless ways, not least of which was our silver anniversary, marking twenty-five years of an unwavering focus on rewriting the future of dyslexia! In 2022-23, enrollment exceeded projections in every category: School, Institute, Tutoring Services, Assessments, and Summer Term. Together, we celebrated our students and our success, welcoming our entire community to our 25th Anniversary Hoe-Down in September, proudly honoring Dyslexia Awareness Month in October, holding a schoolwide Book Fair in January, hosting our Show the Love Gala in February, and finishing strong in June with a Field Day for all!

I thank you for making extraordinary possible. Twenty-five years is just the beginning!

With gratitude,

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

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Tuition, Fees, Programs

$7,851,206 79%

Institute, Summer Term, Tutoring Services

$1,116,019 11%

Giving

$942,610 10%

EXPENSES

INCOME

2022-2023 OPERATING BUDGET

Employee Salaries and Benefits

$6,908,140 79%

Programs, Institute, Tutoring, Summer Term, Technology

$1,242,663 14%

Facilities, Operations, Maintenance

$452,582 5%

Financial Aid

$276,815 3%

GIVING

Show the Love Gala

$642,780 68%

Rawson Saunders Fund

$262,613 28%

Grants

$34,137 4%

Miscellaneous

$3,080 .3%

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THE RAWSON SAUNDERS FUND IMPACT In 2022-23, the Rawson Saunders Fund helped to provide support for the following initiatives, needs, and programs: Improvements •

Increased security by installing new video monitoring systems throughout the entire campus and by securing the perimeter

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New flooring in Beverly Hall hallway and classrooms

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Six new HVAC units

Investments in the Now and Future •

New classroom furniture for students

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Professional development training, Writing Revolution, for Social Studies, Language Arts, and ALT faculty

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Scholarships

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Rental fees for additional space for events and faculty meetings

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General operations

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THE RAWSON SAUNDERS INSTITUTE The Rawson Saunders Institute (RSI) turns research into practice by preparing educators to deliver instruction proven to be virtually 100% effective in teaching dyslexic learners to read. One of a handful of school-affiliated training centers in the country, the Rawson Saunders Institute has trained 2,670 educators from across Texas and around the globe, and serves as an invaluable resource for educators, parents, and others.

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RAWSON SAUNDERS FUND LEADERSHIP Thank you to our 2022-2023 Rawson Saunders Fund Captains!

Kelly Schwartz

Susan Lindsay

Beverly Crenshaw

Nicole Huisman

Jessica Burnett and Bernadette Priest

Laura Bishop

1st and 2nd Grade Captain 3rd Grade Captain

4th Grade Captains

Claudia Clark and Jordan Fronk

5th Grade Captains

Jessica Schmer

7th Grade Captain 8th Grade Captain Upper School Captain

Lynna Mockford and Lisa Segura

Faculty and Staff Captains

Adele Wells

Grandparent Chair

6th 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, 2022 –July 31, 2023).

YOU contributed an astounding $262,613 for the benefit of Rawson Saunders students!

Albert Einstein ($25,000 or more) Catherine and Shaesby Scott◊, Catherine and Shaesby Scott Family Fund

Agatha Christie ($10,000 - $24,999) Jessica and Will Burnett, The Burnett Family

Dr. Cristal Condon-Glangchai and Patrick Condon◊ Beverly and Willo Crenshaw Beth and Tom Granger III Steve Jobs ($5,000 - $9,999) Laura and Thomas Bishop Kathleen and Michael Boswell Jessica and Keith Buchanan◊ Joy and Will Crenshaw, Sr. Sarah and Joseph Llamas Paula and Jason Polka◊

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

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Heather McKinney and John Pomeroy, Heather McKinney and John Pomeroy Charitable Fund

Bernadette and Clint Priest Rachael and Burton Roberts Ludwig van Beethoven ($2,500 - $4,999) Samantha Borders Raquel Cordon and Raul Calvoz JoEllen Clark and Arun Chatterjee Andrea and Robert Dicks Liz and Norm Godwin Kristen Patton and Stephen Goldsmith Karen and Robert Harrell, Harrell Family Foundation Herndon Family Foundation◊ Jocelyn and Josiah Hornblower◊ Susan Lindsay and Tom Mulanax Alexandra Newman Kelly and Offir Schwartz Melissa and Michael Sela Laura‡ and Andrew Steinbach§ Shelby and Dunny Wanstrath Adele and Dr. Joseph Wells

Steven Spielberg ($1,000 - $2,499) Anonymous (5) Dr. Marie-Jocelyne and Ed Bay, Bay and Associates, Inc. Eileen and Brian Buesing Jane and William Burnett, Jane and William Burnett Charitable Trust Melissa Winn and Ryan Carlson Jennifer and Justin Donald Kimberly and Timothy Dowling Sandy and Steve Ensminger Jessi and Mark Fleming Jordan and George Fronk Kristina and Chris Gomez Charlotte and Samir Hanna Kelley and Bruce Kalmick, Why and How Projects, LLC Cecelia and Drew Kelso Brigid and Klee Kleber Sylvia and Ben Kuenemann Sarah McLean Dr. Melinda and Dr. James McMichael Valerie Myers Sharon Doerre and David Myren

Emily and Tony Nelan Millie and Don Nelms Jeanne and Gerald Pees Lisa Segura‡ Jessica Schmer Sherrie and Cooper Sellers, Synergy Dance Studio

Tatiana and Carlos Thorsen Kasey and Dr. Jack West Whitney and William Whithers Sharon Fleming and Al York Shannon and Catherine Zahrn Thomas Edison ($500 - $999) Anonymous (3) Annette and Fortune Alexander Chris Amoroso Shelly and David Bain◊ Dr. Ruby Rose and Eric Begley Carol Bercen Christy‡ and Scott Brewer Janice Buesing Brandy Gazo and Matt Cohen Eva Condon◊ Ava R. Cox Carolyn and Sam Cruse◊ Marjorie and Anthony Elson

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Robin and Jay Fischer Sofia Da Gama and Luis David Forero GivingForce Kay and Jim Guleke Kristin‡ and William Harper Marissa and Collin Hogan Jacquelyn and Jordan Johnson Megan and Chris Leoni◊ Julie and Richard Marcis, Marcis Family Trust

Lindsay Collier and Douglas Mellencamp Payton and Carlton Merriman Jamie‡ and Irvin Nettles§ Dr. Heather Gage and Dr. Jay Pandya Dina and Roopchand Ramgolam Crystal Reynolds Bradley and Elyn Roberts Laurie and David Rocha Emma and Matt Ryan Alice and Anuj Saigal Katherine and Gunnar Seaquist Hanna and Louis Senko Melissa Boswell and Jason Snell Martha and Doug Thomson◊

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Kim and David Todd Carolyn and Jay Vanderwall Amber and Nick Watney Carol and Dr. Tom Wincek Walt Disney ($250 - $499) Anonymous (7) Jennifer Askew◊ Nancy Ryan and Dennis Belew◊ Nicole Bradford Sarah Alwais and Maria Charneco Alwais Steve Dombek Kristin and Jonathan Duke◊ Lisa Duran and Matthew Howell Energy Finance Partners Catherine Parker and Spencer Ford◊ Greer Granger Anna and John Hoge Nicole Huisman Dr. Sarah Jones Susan‡ and Randon Kelly◊ Allison and Robert Kerrigan Emma San Martin and Phillip Lavender Shelley and Timothy Riedel

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Roxann Seckus Elaine Shepard Dr. Suepattra and Scott Slater Kimberly and David Solomon Bea Swasey‡§ Elizabeth Cabrera and Javier Tellez Jenny Houghton and Paul Underwood Elizabeth and Jason Wells Bryn and Josh Williams Andrew White Courtney and David Wright Jennifer Aniston (Up to $249) Anonymous (39) Amazon Caroline and Steven Alexander Howard Alwais Gina Arnold‡◊ Correne and Richard Attuso Emily and Billy Austin‡ Jean and Bill Avera Cassie‡ and Nathan Baird Ashley Barrow‡ Debbie Best Rachel Franco‡

and Sameer Bhuchar Hayden and Michael Blood Michele and Fred Blood Roberta Collier-Wright‡ and Todd Bondy Susan and Neal Bondy Kelly Bonsall‡ Brightcove Finance Claire Broadway‡§ Amy Lessner and Thomas Burnett Suzanne and Earl Broussard Erin Buergner‡ Jane‡ and Roger Buergner§ Judy and Bill Burnett Elissa Cantrell Chelsa‡ and Zach Capers Andrea‡ and Joseph* Carter Mariah Procell‡ and Hunter Cates Stephanie Childs‡◊ Susan and Arnold Cohen Sarah Broussard and Travis Colbrunn Elaine Courtney CRY Cardiac Risk in the Young Libbie‡ and Mike Dallas Lisa and Joshua Day Michelle‡ and George Degon

Kristen Middleton‡ and Marshall Duffin Cilvya Easley‡ Ali‡ and Blake Edwards‡ Jules and Zachary Elkins Vincent Fiamma‡ Justin Fields‡ Coleen and Rick Flannagan Debra Garner* Lisa and Paul Gilbert Shelby and Jose Gomez Debbie Goss Rita and Ronald Hackett Drenda‡ and Marvin Haddock§ Martha and Brendan Hansen Julia Hatfield Kat Dewees‡ and David Hawkins§ Dr. Nadia Cone and Rob Hengel‡◊ Barbara Hernandez Tessa Hill‡◊ Michael Hobson‡◊ Crystal and Bob Hodona◊ Naomi Ball and Todd Hummell Cheline Jaidar Alicia and Robert Jarry Cammy Jones‡ Dr. Ross Jones

*Deceased May 16, 2023

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Michelle Gordon and Jason Kelley Dr. Kate and Matthew Kohls Gerald Lancaster Martha and Charles Lee Emerson Lehenbauer Elizabeth Lippincott Pat Elias‡ and Ben Livingston§ Jennifer Looney Dr. Lauren and Robert Lussier Ronda and Alfred Lussier Heather Jarry and Douglas Marcis Peggy McGaughy John McGhee Carol and Grover McGhee Adryan McGuire‡ Grant McMichael Alayna McNamara‡ Sydney and Jonathan McQuade Joan and David Mead Linda and Carlton Merriman Elena‡ and Ryan Minsker◊ Josephine Mitchell Tina Dolney‡ and Jake Mitchell◊ Michelle‡ and John Moak Crystal and James Morrow‡ Courtney and Charles Morton Sandra and Michael Nava

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Michael Needham‡ Angelica Olivarez‡ Kate Grossman and Drew Patrizi Rachael and Jonathan Padgett Ilene‡ and Wayne Pappert Beth and Ariel Payan◊ Barbara and David Perez Araea Perry‡ Jamie and Adam Peterson Ruth Pletz Tara and Aaron Pottichen Candace and Erin Pugatch Kelly and Dennis Robles Jessica Amaral and Nicholas Rodriguez‡◊ Bobby Rodriguez‡ Allison and Brett Roper Audrey Ross‡ Gail and Larry Runyon Janelle‡ and Del Ryan‡◊ Carolena and David Schuette Katherine Burghardt Scriven‡ and Andrew Scriven◊ Joann Seckus Dr. Josie and Robert Serrata Cynthia and Eric Seifert Anna Sheinberg‡

Mary Caroline and Matthew Shreves Christine and Jason Sills Maggie Smith‡◊ Daniel and Sara Smith Matt Stearns‡ Kate Steinbach‡◊ Laura and Walker Stemple◊ Erin Stephens‡ Perry Stokes‡◊ Dr. Diana Weihs and Jim Tai Dr. Laura Takakjy‡ Dr. Mingsheng Tang Andrea and Brett Thompsen Jennifer Johnson and Jason Tibbits‡◊ Lori and Dr. David Truly‡◊ Dawn and Eric Weaver Rebecca and Andrew Westerkom Carolyn Whitney Alicia Wilson‡◊ Adrienne Willcox‡§ Cathy Winn Cecily Wright‡ Sandra Lee and Tom Zahrn Sunny Zuniga‡

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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: Adobe, Inc. Anonymous (1) Sarah Alwais and Maria Charneco Alwais AMD Laura and Andy Steinbach Elizabeth and Jason Wells Apple Inc. Kristina and Chris Gomez Kristin and William Harper Francesca Quantrill Kasey and Dr. Jack West

IN-KIND GIFTS Kim Walker-Smith

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CDK Global Roxann Seckus

Giving Force Foundation Monica and Mike McTeague

Charles Schwab Sarah Smith and Daniel Hilldale

MEP Delta Design, LLC Tina Dolney and Jason Mitchell

Dell Direct Giving Sabrina Bradley Claudia and William Clark Graceann and Kyle Falkenhagen Lacy and Brian Laborde Ilene and Wayne Pappert Mumtaz and Salim Hatim Tyabji

RBC Rebecca and Andrew Westerkom

Gartner Chelsea and Zach Capers

VISA Emma Sam Martin and Philip Lavender

FOUNDATION DONORS Thank you to the following foundations supporting Rawson Saunders’ mission to provide an extraordinary education for dyslexic learners: Austin Community Foundation Catherine and Shaesby Scott Family Foundation The Courtney Fund Giving Force Foundation Harrell Family Foundation The Hearndon Family Foundation Heather McKinney and John Pomeroy Charitable Fund Jane and William Burnett Charitable Fund Marcis Family Trust San Marcos Civic Foundation Schwab Charitable Thomas J. Reinhart Foundation

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RAWSON SAUNDERS GRANDPARENT SOCIETY

Howard Alwais Tèa Alwais

Correne and Richard Attuso

Carolyn and Sam Cruse Mattie Grace Shreves

Jean and Bill Avera

Shelby and Jose Gomez

Tyson Avera

Carol Bercen Elijah Bercen Henry Riedel

Michele and Fred Blood Carson Blood

Susan and Neal Bondy Oliver Bondy

Kathleen and Michael Boswell Rockwell Snell

Suzanne and Earl Broussard Charlie Broussard

Janice Buesing Macey Buesing

Jane and William Burnett Whitfield Smith

Judy and Bill Burnett Henry Burnett

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Violet Crenshaw

Ruby Laborde

Debbie Best Gifts received August 1, 2022–July 31, 2023

Joy and Will Crenshaw

Tomas Gomez

Debbie and Chuck Goss Hazel Looney

Beth and Tom Granger Greer Granger

Perla and Gerald Lancaster Malcom Pirkey

Martha and Charles Lee Thomas Hoge

Ronda and Alfred Lussier Joseph Wells

Julie and Richard Marcis Eliana Marcis

Peggy and Richard McGaughy Brandon Alexander

Kay and Jim Gulkeke

Carol and Grover McGhee

Charlotte Hansen

Jacob and Jett Schwartz

Charlotte and Samir Hanna Kiera Godwin

Barbara Hernandez Ethan West

Alicia and Robert Jarry Eliana Marcis

Dr. Ross Jones Maya Tang

Cecelia and Drew Kelso Hawk Lovely

Sylvia and Ben Kuenemann Wesley Harrell

John McGhee Abigail Sela

Dr. Melinda and Dr. James McMichael Liam McMichael

Joan and David Mead Max Hatfield

Linda and Butch Merriman Carter Merriman

Patricia Moore Jenna and Ian Cantrell

Jeanne and Gerald Pees Wilton Scott

Barbara and David Perez Evan Thompsen

Dedee Roberts Parker Roberts

Gail and Larry Runyon Lake Wooster

Carolyn and Jay Vanderwall Katherine Duke

Adele and Dr. Joseph Wells Joseph Wells

Carol and Dr. Tom Wincek Thomas and Ryan Fleming

Carolyn Whitney Charlotte Shuford

Cathy Winn Parker Carlson

Sandra Lee and Tom Zahrn Emmeline and Maggie Zahrn

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PARENT ASSOCIATION The Rawson Saunders Parent Association is an important part of the culture of Rawson Saunders. We are grateful to Allison Kerrigan for her leadership as the Parent Association President for the 2022-23 school year.

From teacher appreciation activities, providing snacks for faculty meetings, donating time and materials to service projects, organizing and running our book fair, and even showing up for lunch duty, our parent volunteers supported our school and community in extraordinary ways.

Thank you to the Parent Association and the many parents who are committed to celebrating and supporting our school!

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CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF EXTRAORDINARY Our community came together on September 25, 2022 to celebrate 25 years of extraordinary teaching and learning. Sponsored by Rawson Saunders parents Catherine and Shaesby Scott, Rawson Saunders' campus was transformed into a fun, western-themed event space. Families donned their western gear and enjoyed live music, lawn games, a climbing wall, face painting, drinks, treats, and more. Attended by our faculty, staff, alumni, board, and our students and their families, this fun, free, family-friendly event was a wild success.

Many thanks to the Scott family and to everyone that attended this extraordinary event!

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SHOW THE LOVE 25TH ANNIVERSARY GALA The Rawson Saunders Gala, this year held on February 11, 2023, is an amazing evening of fun and community, and our most important fundraising event of the year. The Gala brings together parents, grandparents, faculty, community members, alumni, and friends to celebrate and support our extraordinary school.

Thank you to all of our speakers for your meaningful and inspirational words.

Vivian Chatterjee, Class of ‘25 Delaney Halloran, Class of ‘24 Sonja Meza, Parent of Joy Meza, Class of ‘26

THANK YOU TO OUR GALA COMMITTEE! Committee Members Sarah Broussard Beverly Crenshaw Jennifer Donald Ana Garcia Sydney McQuade

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Sandra Nava Elaine Salazar Stevie Sherrod Kasey West Autumn Willmann

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THANK YOU TO OUR GALA DONORS

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$50,000 or more Carmel and Thomas Borders Beverly and Willo Crenshaw Catherine and Shaesby Scott

$5,000 - $9,999 Laura Avery Hayden and Michael Blood Jessica and Keith Buchanan,

$25,000 - $49,999k Jocelyn and Josiah Hornblower Bernadette and Clinton Priest Thomas J. Reinhart Foundation

Andrea and Robert Dicks Candace and Michael Johnson Katherine and Pat Jones Allison and Robert Kerrigan Mary McKnight Stephanie Sherrod Neumann and Jeff Neumann Kelly and Offir Schwartz

$10,000 - $24,999 Jessica and Will Burnett JoEllen Clark and Arun Chatterjee Lisa Dallmer Sarah and Joseph Llamas Susan Lindsay and Tom Mulanax Kristina and Charles Newman Dr. Heather Gage and Dr. Jay Pandya Christina and Tom Segura Laura and Andrew Steinbach Rachel and Patrick Thomas

Buchanan Capital Partners

$1,000 - $4,999 Natalie Amoroso Shelly and David Bain Bill Black, Horizon Bank

Roberta Collier-Wright and Todd Bondy Amanda and Dylan Cox Jennifer and Justin Donald Kimberly and Timothy Dowling Meredith and Patrick Duncan Sandy and Steve Ensminger Lisl Friday

Jordan and George Fronk Sarah Galvin Kristin and William Harper Haven and Travis Heinrichs Theresa and James Ikard Jacquelyn and Jordan Johnson Kelley and Bruce Kalmick Cecelia and Drew Kelso Ashli Knust Megan and Chris Leoni Caitlin and Mark Lobosco Sarah McLean Melinda and James McMichael Sydney and Jonathan McQuade Suzanne and James McQuade Kara Miller Emily and Tony Nelan Jeanne and Gerald Pees Paula and Jason Polka Madison and Scott Portney Elyn and Bradley Roberts Viviane and Geoffrey Shenk Christine and Jason Sills Emily and Andrew Smith Melissa Boswell and Jason Snell Marie Timmermann Lori and David Truly

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Shelby and Dunny Wanstrath Elizabeth and Jason Wells Kasey and Dr. Jack West Marissa and Matt Willis Melinda and Steve Winn Sharon Fleming and Al York Up to $1,000 Ashley Barrow Rachel Franco and Sameer Bhuchar Alison and Willaim Binford Laura and Thomas Bishop Cindy Hansen and Connie Borden Suzanne and Earl Broussard Melissa Winn and Ryan Carlson Franchiska and Bart Bryant Eileen and Brian Buesing Chelsa and Zach Capers Andrea and Joseph* Carter Janet Lopez and Mark Castor Jansie Martin and Mark Choban Sarah Broussard and Travis Colbrunn Kim Corser *Deceased May 16, 2023

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Marcy Darsey Alicia and Jorge De La Rosa Michelle and George Degon Karen and Duane DeRouen Kelly Dixon Steven Dombek Amanda and Cary Douglass Abigail and Joe Edgar Shane Fielder Mike and Marnie Fitzgerald Barbara Fleming Jessi and Mark Fleming Sofia Da Gama and Luis David Forero Elaine Salazar and Alejandro Garcia Ana and Roberto Garcia Sigrid and Joe Garza Liz and Norm Godwin Deb and John Gross Justin Halloran Anne Harrington Tessa Hill Anna and John Hoge Crary and Harold Jagger Michelle Gordon and Jason Kelley

Susan and Randon Kelly Key Largo Ladies Brigid and Klee Kleber Nicole and Brett Korensky Dr. Catherine and Ethan Lamkin Leila and Robert Lewis Jennifer and Doug Looney Eva Lovely Michael Lussier Dr. Lauren and Robert Lussier Ronda and Alfred Lussier Aileen Passariello-McAleer and Simeon McAleer Monica and Mike McTeague Elena and Ryan Minsker Mirella and Mark Monoscalo Sandra and Michael Nava Jamie and Irvin Nettles Maureen and Dr. Fred Patrizi Jessica and Matthew Petkovsek Candace and Eric Pugatch Crystal Reynolds Jessica Amaral and Nicholas Rodriguez Gail and Larry Runyon Jason Schmer

Tracy and Brandon Scott Katherine Burghardt Scriven and Andrew Scriven Katherine and Gunnar Seaquist Lisa and Scott Segura Melissa and Michael Sela James Shoenecker Dr. Suepattra and Scott Slater Kimberly and David Solomon Mumtaz and Salim Tyabji Jenny Houghton and Paul Underwood Kim Walker-Smith Lisle and Scott Whitworth Autumn and James Willmann Carol and Dr. Tom Wincek Sandra Lee and Tom Zahrn Shannon and Catherine Zahrn

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AUCTION AND IN-KIND DONATIONS Anonymous (1) 1417 French Bistro Amy's Ice Creams Andalusia Whiskey Co Gina Arnold Austin Bouldering Project Austin Opera Austin Zoo Ashley Barrow The Astros Foundation Blanton Museum of Art Blazer Tag Blue Bell Creameries Brookbow Bart and Franchiska Bryant Kate Burghardt Scriven, Great British Baking Company

Capra & Cavelli Cordovan Art School Lisa Dallmer Deer Valley Resort Michelle Degon Sarah DeLuca Fiesta Winery Float On Boat Rentals

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Rachel Franco The Gerela Family Professor Davy Green The Guesthouse Hotel Hai Hospitality Kristin Harper Independence Ranch It's Italian Cucina Dr. Ross Jones Kendra Scott Sylvia and Ben Kuenemann Lord's Boxing Gym Mane 3 Hair Studios Mars Beads Maudie's Tex-Mex Noah Marion Adryan McGuire Sydney and Jonathan McQuade Omni Barton Creek Resort and Spa Origo Shoes Ilene Pappert Prickly Pair Farm Mariah Procell Reese's Pet Sitting

RIDE Indoor Cycling Robin Jackson Photography San Antonio Spurs Foundation San Antonio Zoo Schlitterbahn The Senko Family SHAESBY Anna Sheinberg Six Flags Skydive Spaceland Michaele Smith Tacodeli Texas Stars Foundation Thinkery Zach Thomas ThunderCloud Subs Tiny Boxwoods Total Wine & More Twin Liquors Viva Day Spa + Med Spa Kim Walker-Smith Adrienne Willcox William Chris Wine Company

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2023!

Congratulations to graduating senior, Julia Bishop. Having first discovered Rawson Saunders as a young child through tutoring services, Julia returned as a high school student to finish her secondary education. Julia is most grateful for how her teachers helped her to transition to Rawson Saunders in high school and was relieved to find a school that taught her in a way that she truly learns. She will most miss the friendships that she formed with her teachers and classmates. As for what’s next, Julia is choosing between both Florida and California college opportunities and plans to focus her studies on marine biology.

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RAWSON SAUNDERS 2022-2023 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Catherine Scott Chair

Will Burnett

Arun Chatterjee Vice-Chair

Jocelyn Hornblower

Timothy Dowling Treasurer

Melissa Sela

Al York Secretary Keith Buchanan

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Samantha Halloran

Joseph Llamas

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 others interested in learning the Rawson Saunders research-based, multisensory approach to teaching essential language skills. The structured literacy approach taught at RSI is effective for all students, and especially for those with language-based 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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YOUR GIFT

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