Rawson Saunders Annual Report 2016-2017

2016–2017 Annual Report

MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL Dear Friends of Rawson Saunders, Thank you for your commitment to education excellence for students with dyslexia. Your understanding of the tremendous potential of learners with dyslexia—and your steadfast support of Rawson Saunders— has allowed, and continues to allow, hundreds of children to experience the magic of succeeding—and truly thriving—in school. It is through your generosity that Rawson Saunders is able to change the lives of the students we serve.

It is also because of your generosity that we are able to celebrate one of the most important achievements in the history of our school: the purchase this summer of the beautiful 33.7 acre property on which we now will begin to build the world-class learning spaces our students (and their very dedicated teachers) deserve. For the sake of our students and their families, as well as children, parents and educators everywhere, I am excited that the next chapter in our story will allow us to show the world what is possible in education for learners with dyslexia.

This report, thus, is a record of the great strength, unity, dedication, and vitality of a community which stands together in support of providing bright and hopeful minds with tools and training to confidently navigate the world, now and in the future. A heartfelt thank you for being a part of it.

Warmly,

Laura Steinbach, M.S.Ed. Head of School 1

• T uition and Fees: $4,861,664

75%

• F undraising and Contributions: $1,126,906 17%

• I nstitute, Tutoring Services

and Summer Term: $512,724 8%

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EXPENSES

2016–2017 OPERATING BUDGET

• S alaries and Benefits: $4,660,478 82% • S chool and Institute Programs, Technology and Financial Aid: $442,914 8%

• F acilities, Operations and Maintenance:

ANNUAL FUND LEADERSHIP Thank you to our Annual Fund Leaders!

Lisa Michaux, Chair

Lisa Magids, 4th grade

Eddie Rinehart, Chair

Elizabeth and Roy Nieto, 5th grade

Chris and Megan Dyer, 1st grade Liz and Kenneth Howard, 2nd grade Sherie and Gustavo Artaza, 3rd grade

Eddie Rinehart, 6th grade Meghan Gleason, 7th grade Melanie Engerski and Andy Craig, 8th grade

In 2016–2017, The Rawson Saunders Annual Fund helped to purchase: New school bus to safely transport students to athletic events, field trips and off-campus events

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• Faculty professional learning and development to ensure

our teachers are inspired and utilizing cutting-edge dyslexia teaching methods in our classrooms

• Technology enhancements such as a new student records management system, new laptops, and iPads

• Campus improvements, including campus-wide fire alarm upgrades, and new PLAYGROUND equipment!

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ANNUAL FUND DONORS Thank you to the following donors to the Rawson Saunders Annual Fund Campaign (August 1, 2016–July 31, 2017). YOU contributed more than $191,000 for the benefit of Rawson Saunders students!

Head of School’s Council ($10,000 or more) Sherie and Gustavo Artaza Haven and Travis Heinrichs Monique Kleck and Thomas Nelson Martie Maguire Katie and Josh McKay Lisle and Scott Whitworth Velda Wyche Founder’s Circle ($5,000– $9,999) Carmel and Tom Borders Jessica and Keith Buchanan Sherri Hopson and Don South Melody and Shain McCaig Pamela and Michael Reese The Rosewood Foundation

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Tapestry Foundation Sherri and Travis West Scholar’s Council ($2,500–$4,999) Anonymous Austin Community Foundation Dell Direct Giving Meghan Gleason Terri and Scott Ingraham Kelly and Tyler Johnson David Smith and Christopher Long San Marcos Civic Foundation Catherine and Shaesby Scott Guiding Stars ($1,000–$2,499) Shelly and David Bain Robert Barnhart Erika Barnhart Capitol Wireless

Capitol Anesthesiology Association Amy Coffman Lesley Collins Melanie Engerski and Andrew Craig Beverly Curci Dollar General Literacy Foundation Drenda and Marvin Haddock The Herndon Family Foundation Todla Hobson Lynn and Morris Hoover Jocelyn and Josiah Hornblower Judy and John Hutchison Julie Irwin Jennie and Tom Link Christi and Daniel Marrufo Maria and Victor Meinert Kat and Mike Minns

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Ann Morris Tracey and Daniel Myrick Laurie and Scot Poole Cathy and Eddie Rinehart Lari and Tom Rogge Shapiro and Dunn, PLLC Patricia and Charles Shepard Laura and Andrew Steinbach Supporters (up to $999) Anonymous (9) Selicia Sanchez and Rene Adame Albertsons Safeway Deborah Alexander Tanya Stokes and Fred Allen Rachel and Kevin Alter Amazon Smiles Amy’s Ice Creams Apple Inc. Applied Materials Foundation Patricia Aranda Regina Arnold Jennifer and Chris Askew Emily and Billy Austin Tabitha Griffin and Matthew Baldwin Alison and Jeremy Barnwell

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Elizabeth and Roy Nieto Shanna and Brad Barry Tucker Bass Marie-Jocelyne and Ed Bay Carroll Bellingrath Nancy Bergman Carol Booth Teryl and Tony Booth Jordan and Beaumont Boyce Amy Brandes Braun and Butler Construction Janie and Ben Breed Claire Broadway Teffanni and Jeff Brossette Allison and Elliot Brubaker Pat and Burgess Buchanan Dawn Bucklin

Jane and Roger Buergner Shawna McCaden and William Buster Sarah Buttrey and Greg Sheff Billie and Keith Cadle Barbara Calaway Kaitlyn Calvez Mindy and Charles Carlson Andrea and Joseph Carter Edward and Elaine Cavazos Kristin and Chris Chase Jennifer S. Chatham Cindy and Robert Clevenger Nadia Cone Mary and Daniel Cook Alicia Cozza Patricia Cruz and Raul Smith Sabina Daly and Pamela Jarvis Emily and Mike Demerath Genevieve and Raymond deSola Kat DeWees Amber and James Downing Megan and Christopher Dyer Yvonne and Rick Dyer Pat Elias and Ben Livingston Kristen and Alan Etheridge Anne and Miles Fain

Fair Share Consulting, Inc. Linda and William Fajkus Mark Feist Kathleen Fish Nick Flanagan Sharon Fleming and Al York Colleen Forrest Michael Fracasso Paula Fracasso Jennifer Friend Meredith and Jerry Galvan Alexandra Gantley Susana Gomez and Kris Hooker Pamela and Nick Gotten Jennifer Griffith Rhonda and Michael Hall Cathy Harris Brenda and Robert Hayosh Mary Heath Roddy Seekins and Skye Henize Laura Hernandez-Ehrisman and Gustavo Hernandez Rachael and Kenny Herz Crystal Hodona Diana Holford Kym and Rich Holmes Mildred Honsbruch

Betty Hooker Geraldine Hopson Melissa and Jeff Housman Liz and Kenneth Howard Michelle and Jason Hudson Crary and Hal Jagger Don Jagger Selina and Dane Johnson Clarissa and Clay Johnston Shawn Jones Cynthia Kelley Susan and Randon Kelly Kaye Knox and Michelle King Ella Kotecki Nancy and Keith Kuemmerle Lisa Laville Imelda and Craig Lewis Nancy Lopez Angela Loyd Parker Lynch Judy Magids Jennifer McGrath Amanda and Timothy Meckel Julie and Kirk Michaux Lisa Michaux Anne and Mike Milligan Mindful Marketing

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Linda Moorhead Amy Morino and Jeff Weber Angelique Naylor Lucy Nazro Jamie and Irvin Nettles Jenny and Rod Nielsen Mindy and Tom Noonan Billie and David Notzon Ann and Douglas O’Connell Moira O’Leary and Brian Zoric Callie Osborne Elizabeth and Dewey Overholser Ophelia Papoulas Lenora and Joel Parkey Joy Passarelli Phyllis and Rick Patrick Nancy and Dan Paul Billy Phenix Monika Powe Nelson Karen and Grant Rabon Laurie and Scott Radigk Dina and Roopchand Ramgolam Sheila Reid Sue and Burt Resweber Kim McCrary and Chris Robbins Jessica and Joseph Roberson Marsha Ross

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Jennifer and Robert Roth Allison and Jason Rowland Peter Ruck Janelle and Del Ryan Brent Ryndak Alice and Wayne Sandahl Kitty and Jim Schieck Jane Schotz Susan Seale Katherine and Gunnar Seaquist William Bayles and Veronica Servantez Phyllis Sharp Amy and Steve Simmons Charles Simmons Jessica Smith Janna Smith Vi Smithwick Rachel Solis Rachel Soto Debbie and Nathan Southerland Cecelia and Mike Stark Laura Anne Steanson Surescore Inc. Beata and Phil Swasey Jeannine Armbruster and Suzanne Szalai

Meredith and Ryan Tibbetts Ellen and Travis Torreyson Lori and David Truly Shannon and Brian Turrentine Karen and Robert Vackar Emily Vitris Andrea and Chris Wales Alice and Larry West Tamara Wilhelm Adrienne Willcox Karen Williams Pat Wyche Liza and Philip Young Allison and AJ Zelinski

2016 ANNUAL FUND PARTICIPATION SETS RECORDS

2016 ANNUAL FUND PARTICIPATION CHART BY CLASS 100%

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Record participation and a record $191,000 raised!

100% 84% 77%

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• 100% participation in three classes • Overall record high of 82% • A record-setting $191,000 raised!

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ANNUAL FUND MATCHING GIFT DONORS Thank you to the following matching gift donors that maximized their giving through their employers. Nearly $8,000 additional dollars were raised thanks to your generosity!

Applied Materials Christine Marrufo Dell, Inc. Kris Hooker Kenneth Howard Tyler Johnson Oracle Teffanni and Jeff Brossette The Rosewood Foundation Haven and Travis Heinrichs

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

Applied Materials Foundation Austin Community Foundation Dollar General Literacy Foundation The Herndon Family Foundation The Rosewood Foundation San Marcos Civic Foundation The Tapestry Foundation

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2016

GRANDPARENTS DAY!

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RAWSON SAUNDERS GRANDPARENT SOCIETY (Gifts received August 1, 2016–July 31, 2017) Carol Booth Weston Booth Janie and Ben Breed Catherine Breed Pat and Burgess Buchanan Charlotte Buchanan Georgia Buchanan Dawn Bucklin Cash Bucklin Genevieve deSola Alex Southerland Yvonne and Rick Dyer Jordyn Dyer Jaxon Dyer Clinton Dyer Linda and William Fajkus Logan Brosette Pamela and Nick Gotten Walker Howard Mildred Honsbruch Andrew Radigk Austen Radigk Owen Radigk

Betty Hooker Sophia Hooker Geraldine Hopson Alexis South Judy and John Hutchison Annabelle Baker Don Jagger Jack Jagger Jennie and Tom Link Teal Collins Judy Magids Brooke Magids Julie and Kirk Michaux Brooke Magids Linda Moorhead Luke Parkey Billie and David Notzon Zadie Jones Nancy and Dan Paul Daniel Morey Pam and Michael Reese Reese Bain Sue and Burt Resweber Grant Chase

Alice and Wayne Sandahl Georgia West Kitty and Jim Schieck Jackson Etheridge Phyllis Sharp Mason Seaquist Patricia and Charles Shepard Jae Edgar Charles Simmons Henry Simmons Vi Smithwick William Morris Cecelia and Mike Stark Georgia West Alice and Larry West Georgia West Karen Williams Lauren Minns Pat Wyche Miles Wyche Payten Wyche Velda Wyche Miles Wyche Payten Wyche

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More than 350 guests attended the Adventures in Wonderland Gala in May 2017. The event raised nearly $930,000 for our wonderful school! Thank YOU for your extraordinary generosity!

Thank you to our Spring Gala Committee!

Event Chairs Katie and Josh McKay Auction Chair Amy Morino Committee Members Sherie Artaza Jennifer Askew Juan Astacio Marnie Astacio Kristin Chase Gail Chovan Bill Danforth Nick Flanagan Haven Heinrichs Todla Hobson

Shawn Jones Melody McCaig Amy Morino Shannon Turrentine Lisle Whitworth

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Thank you to our Spring Gala Donors!

Jonathan and Katie Adams Melissa Afflerbach Aken Industries, LLC Rachel and Kevin Alter Ana and Chris Hunt Gina Arnold

Sherie and Gustavo Artaza Jennifer and Chris Askew Marnie and J.J. Astacio Amy and Matt Atkins Clary and Mark Auler Emily and Billy Austin Shelly and David Bain Robert Barnhart Carolyn and Andrew Barratt

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Veronica Servantez and Bryce Bayles Eileen Begley Bill Black Stacey Blackman Teryl and Tony Booth Lisa Bradley Corey Breed Allison and Elliot Brubaker Jessica and Keith Buchanan Susan and Jed Buie Jenny Buschhorn Butler Nonprofit Consulting Wendy and Matthew Caffrey Capitol Anesthesiology Association Douglas Carroll Cindy and Robert Clevenger Tracy and Mike Coffin Pat Condon and Cristal Condon-Glangchai Tavia and John Conkling Mary and Daniel Cook Deborah Corbin Jamie Meuth and Josh Council Covert Ford Lincoln

Nicole and Brent Covert The Max Craig Family Bill Danforth Brad Daniel and Emily Woods Diane and Russell Daniel Kelly and Tom Daniel Arlene Denning Deborah and Jimmy Denning Kat DeWees and Dave Hawkins Allison and Eric DeYoung The Dogwood Kim and Matt Domo Kimberly and Timothy Dowling Kelley and Chad Durden Megan and Chris Dyer Pat Elias and Ben Livingston Anne and Miles Fain Melissa and Randy Fortenberry Dora Fricke Jennifer Friend and Craig Masin Meredith and Jerry Galvan Bryan Gardner and Armando Zambrano Tabitha Griffin and Matthew Baldwin Jennifer Griffith

Kristin and Heath Haddock Drenda and Marvin Haddock Tracie and Phillip Haddock Samantha and Justin Halloran Gina Hampton Peggy Hanley Brenda Hayosh Haven and Travis Heinrichs Angie and Piers Hendrie Claire and Tim Hicks Jenny and Garland Hill Michael Hobson Todla Hobson Leslie and Jimmy Hodge Jackie and J.B. Hopkins Horizon Bank Jocelyn and Josiah Hornblower Melissa and Jeff Housman Liz and Kenneth Howard Elizabeth Ing Terri and Scott Ingraham Crary and Hal Jagger Selina and Dane Johnson Kelly and Tyler Johnson Melanie and Charlie Jones Shawn Jones

Cynthia Kelley Susan and Randon Kelly Kaye Knox and Michelle King Wendy and Scott Lancaster LatinWorks Jon Lemon Amy Lessner Imelda and Craig Lewis Katie and Keivon Liburd Lesley Link Collins Jennie and Tom Link Chris Long and David Smith Martie Maguire Lisa Mather Melody and Shain McCaig Lindsay and Ryan McConeghey Jennifer McGrath Katie and Josh McKay McKinney York Architects Gila and Chris McMahan Maria and Victor Meinert Lisa Michaux Susan and Jon Miller Anne and Michael Milligan Jennifer Morey Amy Morino and Jeff Weber

Amy Coffman Lindsey Mushinski Lucy Nazro Jamie and Irvin Nettles Elizabeth and Roy Nieto Mindy and Tom Noonan Jack Owen Joy Passarelli John Pomeroy and Heather McKinney Nicole Pulia Karen and Grant Rabon Laurie and Scott Radigk Leah Read Cathy and Eddie Rinehart Kimberly and Phillip Robinson Lari and Tom Rogge Janelle and Del Ryan Renee Sanchez-Harfield Benette and Robert Satterwhite Jane and Ben Schotz Barbara Schriever Catherine and Shaesby Scott Ana and Michael Shearn Sarah Buttrey and Greg Sheff

Mary Caroline and Matthew Shreves Meghan and Chris Slover Jessica Smith Tyler Smith and Roula Zoghbi Smith Sherri Hopson and Donald South Liz Sparks Starkey Mortgage Laura and Andy Steinbach Kate Steinbach Chris Sternberg Mary and Rich Stolp Gwyn and David Theodore Linda and Curt Thomas Meredith and Ryan Tibbetts

SAVE THE DATE

2018 SPRING GALA! SATURDAY MAY 19TH

Shannon and Brian Turrentine David Turrentine Turrentine Properties, Inc Elizabeth and Jason Pitts Teal Van Eman Rin Velasquez VentureLab Emily and Michael Vitris Evan Voyles and Gail Chovan Andrea and Chris Wales Emily Ware Gela West Alice and Larry West Jennifer and Tom West Sherri and Travis West Brett Whiteside Lisle and Scott Whitworth Lisa Lee and Rick Whitworth Adrienne and Nathan Willcox Brad Womack Jaime and Michael Wyche Velda Wyche Liza and Philip Young Allison and AJ Zelinski

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Thank you to to the following individuals and businesses for auction item donations!

2 Peas and a Princess John Anderson Andy Roddick Foundation Arbonne Sherie and Gustavo Artaza Jennifer and Chris Askew Austin Creative Art Center Austin School of Film AZ Monogram Ballet Austin Barnison Catering Barons Creek Vineyards Benold’s Jewelers Berry Creek Country Club Blazer Tag Adventure Center ByGeorge C3 Presents Capitol Wright Distributing Stephanie and Bob Carroll

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Ceasar Auto Detailing Collegewise Copper Shot Distillery The Dominion Golf Group Megan and Chris Dyer Firehouse Animal Health Center Four Seasons Hotel Austin Dr. Whitney Hall Rhonda and Michael Hall HEB Haven and Travis Heinrichs High 5 Terri and Scott Ingraham Jeffrey’s of Austin Kendra Scott Design Lake Travis Zipline Adventures Lakeway Marina The League Kitchen and Tavern Leslie Hodge Photography

Little Sister Salon Lucy’s Fried Chicken Martie Maguire Melody and Shain McCaig Katie and Josh McKay Julie and Kirk Michaux Amy Morino Dr. Tito Norris Dave O’Connell P. Terry’s Joy Passarelli Peppermint Pedi Parlor Prickly Pair Farm Restore Cryotherapy Bee Cave River Place Country Club The Salt Lick Stark Sands Shaesby Designs Shane Smith

Jessica Smith Sonesta Bee Cave Starbucks at Four Points Laura Steinbach Swoon Gems Tiffany Taylor Tiff’s Treats Tito’s Vodka Shannon and Brian Turrentine Gail Chovan and Evan Voyles Sherri and Travis West Jennifer West Westlake Fire Department Lisle and Scott Whitworth Whole Earth Provision Company Jaime and Michael Wyche

My son is bright, cheerful, and kindhearted. I watched him not only fall behind in public school but lose some of that bright, kind spirit as he struggled to read and write. After three years in public school he fell farther and farther behind until he no longer wanted to go to school and his self-esteem was becoming an issue. The school continued to “graduate” him even though he fell well below the required skills.

We were fortunate enough to be accepted into Rawson Saunders this fall. The second day of school my son pointed at his syllabus on the refrigerator and said his favorite subject was now LA (Language Arts). I was baffled. “LA, why that?” I asked. “Because I’m learning and they are really patient,” he said. Think about it, this was the second day of school… The third day he came home and read me a book. I cried. My son read a book. Without any push. It wasn’t easy for him but he did it.

He goes to school now and I don’t have to drag out of him a short dialog about what he learned that day. He tells me about social studies, asks about history, art, science, and what he can accomplish. He doesn’t want to miss or be late for school. He doesn’t want me to pick him up too early because aftercare is so fun. We get hugs and smiles when we come onto campus. For us this has been a life changer not just for today but the future. I firmly believe he will be a picture of success you display on your doors someday because he now will have the tools to achieve all the great things he is capable of.

I want to thank his whole team. I can’t even list them all. We feel connected. We feel empowered. I’m so thankful we have received this gift. It will stay with us a lifetime.

—Anne Heitke, mom of EZ, 3rd grade

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RAWSON SAUNDERS BOARD OF TRUSTEES Josh McKay, Chair

Lisa Michaux

Travis West, Vice Chair

Lucy Nazro

Tyler Johnson, Treasurer

Karen Rabon

Al York, Secretary

Laura Steinbach, Head of School, ex officio

Kaye Knox

RAWSON SAUNDERS ADMINISTRATION Laura Steinbach, M.S.Ed. Head of School Emily Vitris, M.S.Ed. Assistant Head of School Billy Austin, Dean of Students Jamie Nettles M.Ed., CALT-QI, LDT Director of Dyslexia Services Perry Stokes M.Ed., CALT-QI, LDT Director of Academic Language Therapy Rachel Solis, Ph.D. Director of Faculty

Professional Development Emily Austin Director of Admissions Nadia Cone, Ph.D., Director of Academic Technology Drenda Haddock M.Ed., CALT-QI, LDT Director of Institute Admissions and Outreach Lynn Hoover M.Ed., CALT-QI, LDT Director of Institute Programs

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RAWSON SAUNDERS is an academically excellent, fully accredited and commended, full-curriculum, 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 in fact all children—learn best. The school’s mission is to develop the full potential of children with dyslexia through an extraordinary education 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. This approach 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. 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.

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YOUR GIFT MAKES

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