MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL Dear Friends of Rawson Saunders, I’m very proud to share with you the 2018-2019 Annual Report, a showcase of the awe-inspiring strength and commitment of our community. You made it a banner year for Rawson Saunders by coming together—parents, faculty, staff, board of trustees, and many supporters—to reach our goal of 100% participation in the Rawson Saunders Fund. This remarkable achievement not only gives us a strong standing with outside funders, it shows the world that we are united in a shared vision—to ensure that dyslexic learners receive a truly extraordinary education. Each year brings growth and improvements large and small, and I’m looking forward to this year and beyond as we progress toward making our new, state-of-the-art, world-class campus a reality. Your steadfast support of our school, our mission, and our future ensures that we can make the extraordinary possible for students with dyslexia now and in the exciting years to come. I am so very grateful to you for all you do for Rawson Saunders. Your generosity is the cornerstone of our success and the successes of our brilliant students. My deepest thanks,
Laura Steinbach, M.S.Ed. Head of School
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TOSH ARRIVED AT RAWSON SAUNDERS not wanting to go. This may be common, but he was
utterly heartsick and confused as to why he couldn’t stay at his Montessori school where his teachers loved him and made accomodations for him. They also normalized everything, even the fact that he couldn’t read or keep up with the other kids, and that he was being isolated by the teachers and bullied by the students. By the time we made the choice to switch schools, Tosh was in 3rd grade unable to read or add two double-digit numbers. But that wasn’t actually why we were so clear we needed to make the shift. He was being left behind and he knew it. His desk was put off in the corner where he wouldn’t have to face or even be asked to accomplish what the other kids were doing. Tosh just figured that’s the way school was—not having to do anything. He would just sit there all day and stare out the window. His sense of self fell. Even with all this, the teachers and staff told us “kids grow out of these things.” We saw something changing, however, that we worried would never be gotten back—we saw the start of a child who was giving up and who didn’t believe he was “the one that could.” So we jumped and enrolled him at Rawson Saunders. He cried and begged, “please no.” The change and new expectations were hard for him. At Rawson Saunders, teachers would report that he was happy and dancing all over campus, but at home he would cry and plead and say it was too hard, or he would make up a story of “torment.” But, amazingly, he soon started to report having “GREAT!” days. He made his first buddy and he got all A’s on his report card. We all cried. He is reading. He LOVES math, which apparently is his favorite subject. He can count money, in his head and quickly. He informs us on the details on Washington’s Crossing at the Potomac River, the life cycle of flies, and shows us, again, the amazing child that he is (and that we were so afraid of losing). He is now proud of himself and of his accomplishments. Most importantly though, Tosh firmly sees and believes in himself as “the one that can,” and sees us as the ones that believed he could. He said to me one afternoon when school was letting out... “Mom, I wish I could give Rawson Saunders all my allowance.” “Really, why?” “So they could help more kids like me.” We are grateful! —Shanti Kelley, mother of Tosh Kelley, 4th grade
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Tuition and Fees
$6,142,463.70, 78%
Fundraising and Contributions
$1,088,755.26, 14%
Institute, Summer Term, Tutoring Services
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$736,040.29, 8%
EXPENSES
INCOME
2018-2019 OPERATING BUDGET
Employee Salaries and Benefits
$6,137,002.35, 83%
Technology and Programming for School, Summer Term, and Institute Facilities, Operations, Maintenance Financial Aid
$683,338.30, 9%
$448,975.48, 6% $125,000.00, 2%
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RAWSON SAUNDERS FUND LEADERSHIP Thank you to our Rawson Saunders Fund Chairs and Captains! Jocelyn and Josiah Hornblower Co-Chairs
Kim Dowling 8th Grade Captain
Brigette Osborne, Sarah and Keith Walters 1st and 2nd Grade Captains
Ellen Nemec Upper School Captain
Dana and Robert Bives, Mindy and Tom Noonan 3rd Grade Captains Liz Howard, Brooke Ornelas 4th Grade Captains Nazanin Ghassemi, Tiffany Johnson 5th Grade Captains JoEllen Clark and Arun Chatterjee, Rhonda and Michael Hall 6th Grade Captains Chris Long and David Smith 7th Grade Captains
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Janelle and Del Ryan Faculty/Staff Captains Barbara Schriever Grandparent Chair
The Panther Picayune
where dyslexic means extraordinary
Issue no. 22
2018-2019 R AW S O N S A U N D E R S F U N D
PA R T I C I PAT I O N
SETS RECORDS!
100% of the Rawson Saunders community—every single family, teacher, staff, and board member —participated in the Rawson Saunders Fund to reach a longawaited and much-needed goal!
Right: Parents Jocelyn and Josiah Hornblower treated the entire school to a P. Terry’s lunch to commemorate and celebrate this important achievement!
SCHOOL-WIDE PARTICIPATION BY YEAR 99%
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82% 71%
72%
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SUCCESSFUL 2018-2019 RS FUND PROVIDES
EXTRAORDINARY SCHOOL UPDATES
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New fencing and security gates
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New security system
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Furniture and classroom updates for ALTs
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Shade structure over dining patio
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Teacher training
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Rental of additional space for events and faculty meetings at the Sanctuary and Tarrytown United Methodist Church
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General operations
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Scholarships
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RAWSON SAUNDERS FUND DONORS Thank you to the following donors for contributing to the Rawson Saunders Fund Campaign (August 1, 2018–July 31, 2019). YOU contributed an astounding $381,661 for the benefit of Rawson Saunders students!
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Albert Einstein ($25,000 or more) Ana and Chris Hunt Agatha Christie ($10,000 – $24,999) Ragan and Mark Melton Catherine and Shaesby Scott, Shaesby and Catherine Scott Family Fund Steve Jobs ($5,000 – $9,999) Anonymous (1) Susannah and Adam Berman Jocelyn and Josiah Hornblower Sherri Hopson and Don South Lisle and Scott Whitworth Ludwig van Beethoven ($2,500 – $4,999) Anonymous (2) Amplify Austin Austin Community Foundation Shelly and David Bain Dana and Robert Bives Jessica and Keith Buchanan
JoEllen Clark and Arun Chatterjee Kimberly and Timothy Dowling Melanie Engerski and Andrew Craig To the Max Fund Terri and Scott Ingraham Crary and Hal Jagger Brie and Jacob Marek Tracey and Daniel Myrick Ellen Nemec Beverly Penn and Marc McDaniel Mary Whittle and Jack Simms Sarah and Keith Walters Sherri and Travis West Steven Spielberg ($1,000 – $2,499) Anonymous (1) Marie-Jocelyne and Ed Bay, Bay & Associates, Inc. Kelly and Jeff Chapman Cristal Condon-Glanghai and Patrick Condon Bill Danforth, Bill Danforth Charitable Fund Kim and Matt Domo Peggy O’Shaughnessy, O’Shaughnessy Family Fund
The Herndon Family Foundation Kelly and Tyler Johnson Pam and Jeff Kelly Kaye Knox and Michelle King Megan and Chris Leoni Marianna and Carlos Lowenberg Lauren and Matthew Meese Ann Morris Monique Kleck and Tom Nelson Mindy and Tom Noonan Brooke Ornelas and Nick Flanagan, Haute House Lash & Beauty Bar Elizabeth and Jason Pitts Paula and Jason Polka Darby T. Rove Laura and Andy Steinbach Becky and Sean Tenney Rachel and Pat Thomas Ellen and Travis Torreyson Kelli and Khang Tran Monique and Kevin Uhlenhaker Meredith and Jesse Weiss Whitney and William Withers Lisa and Jesse Womack
Thomas Edison ($500 – $999)
Anonymous (2) Gustavo Artaza Erin and Joshua Bernstein Mike Biggers Gary Bradley Sabrina Bradley Natalie and Tom Cameron Elaine and Edward Cavazos Ashley and Clint Gerdes Susan Graf and Andrew Kershner Todla Hobson Tiffany and Charlie Johnson Clarissa and Clay Johnston Agustina and Randy Kunik Chris Long and David Smith Maria and Victor Meinert Jennifer Morey Lucy Nazro Ann and Douglas O’Connell Brigette and Burl Osborne Susan Pearsall Heather McKinney and John Pomeroy Dina and Roopchand Ramgolam Susan Seale Katherine and Gunnar Seaquist Mary Stolp Chris Watson Sharon Fleming and Al York
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Walt Disney ($250 – $499)
Albertson’s Safeway Amazon Smile Anonymous (2) Elizabeth Barraza-Nieto and Roy Nieto Teryl and Tony Booth Susanna and Martin Butler Eva Condon Amy and Walter Fast Meredith and Jerry Galvan Rhonda and Michael Hall Laura Hernandez-Ehrisman and Gustavo Hernandez Shawn Jones Anne Klein Amy Lessner and Thomas Burnett Tala Matchett John McGrath Sarah McLean and John Cowher Gisela Melcon and Andres Lerner Adriana and Aaron Pierce Karen and Grant Rabon Laurie and Scott Radigk Jennifer and Robert Roth Nancy Ryan and Matt Belew Tamara and Brian Stillman Shelly Wageman
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Jennifer Aniston (Up to $249) Christina and Todd Adams Melissa and Matt Afflerbach Christina and Thomas Allen Rachel and Kevin Alter Anonymous (14) James Appling Heather and Douglas Ashcraft Jen and Chris†Askew Marnie and JJ Astacio Jennifer Ayres Shanna and Brad Barry Christine Bennett Box Tops for Education Beth Brown Stacy and Mike Brown Tamara Bryan and Jeremy Minton Sandra and Shawn Bucklin Sheila and Colin Buechler Sandra and Steven Byrne Andrea and Joseph Carter Alison and Sean Cary Jack Cavazos Christine and Hugo Celio Kristin Chase Jennifer and John Chatham Gail Chovan and Evan Voyles Amy Coffman and Dean Munyon Lesley L. Collins
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Kari and Charles Cooper Sabina Daly Kendall Davis Sheryl DeCaprio Gage Dill Julia Doss Amber and James Downing Megan and Chris Dyer Abigail and Joe Edgar Jules and Zachary Elkins Lara and Nils Ellis Jennifer Failla Anne and Miles Fain Mark Feist Jill and Chris Florence Colleen Forrest and Steve Mielke Barbara G. Fryer Jessica and Chuck Furlong Rick Gabrillo Brandy Gazo and Matt Cohen Nazanin and Hamed Ghassemi Susana Gomez and Kris Hooker Clare Gordon and Jason Kelley Carlos Guerra Melissa Guerra Cynthia and Benjamin Hannah Sally Hanners BJ Hardman Jennifer and John Hay
Brenda and Bob Hayosh Haven and Travis Heinrichs Anne Heitke Crystal Hodona Cristina and James Holmes Melissa and Jeff Housman Liz and Kenneth Howard Vicki and Kevin Hutchison Julie Irwin Michelle James Yadira and Alejandro Jordan Shanti and Michael Kelley Susann Keohane and John Spencer Mimi and Juaquin Ketchbaw T. Philip Kierl, Jr. Brandi King John Kollus Karen Krueger Nancy and Keith Kuemmerle Preslee and Gary Kulp Tiffany LaCount Erin Lawder and Lisa Munoz Erin Lentz and Jason Cons Jennifer and John Martin Alice Maxie Jennifer Mayer Kellie and Michael McBroom Kimberly McCrary Jennifer McGrath
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Katie and Josh McKay Grant W. McMichael Lisa Michaux Emily and Dale Mika Anne and Mike Milligan Katherine and Mike Minns Amy Morino and Jeff Weber Jennifer Nachowiak Nelms Morey Leslie Newton Melissa and Stephen Olson Catherine Parker and Spencer Ford Dorie and Ben Pickle Sheran and Floyd Prather Sakshi Puri Jennifer and Tal Raichman Billye Ratliff Abigail Rhett Christopher Robbins Beverly and Larry Rosson Allison and Jason Rowland Carolena Schuette Veronica Servantez and William Bayles Marie and Craig Shiesley Mary Caroline and Matthew Shreves Christa Simmons and Steven Luna Larry Slutz Sommer and Michael Spain Laura and Walker Stemple
Jeanette L. Sturm Courtney Sugar and Chad Reed Meghan and Justin Sylvester Thomas Talbott Zula Christine Teeple Lisa Thompson Alix Thorne Meredith and Ryan Tibbetts Hayes M. Tibbetts Andrea and Tim Tisdel Adriana Vela Silvia Villarreal Andrea and Chris Wales Kelli Wallace Shari and Wyatt Warschak Amanda and Brian Warschak Jennifer Weber Diana Weihs and Jim Tai Lisa and Richard Wilson Jamie and Mikey Wyche Rhonda Zoch and Guy Benjamin
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Deceased May 21, 2019.
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Faculty and Staff Donors Joshua Albert Deb Alexander Adrienne Alsbrooks Gina Arnold Dana August Emily and Billy Austin Alison and Jeremy Barnwell Kristie Beavers Eileen Begley Carroll Bellingrath Teryl Booth Maggie Bowman Kathleen Boyd Claire Broadway Jane Buergner Anne Burnett Kaitlyn Calvez Chelsa Capers Andrea Carter Keona Carter Stephanie Childs Brooke Collier Nadia Cone and Rob Hengel Mary Cook Alicia Cozza Mike Demerath
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Paige and Chris DeSilva Kat DeWees Tina Dolney Sarah Drew Brooke Duprey Chris Dyer Pat Elias Shawn Faver Kathleen Fish Bobby Fleiss Paulina Fricke-Fox Jennifer Friend Debra Garner Anne Geraci Nicole Gordon Tabitha Griffin Jennifer Griffith Drenda Haddock Gina Hampton Cathy Harris Tessa Hill Michael Hobson Joy Holly Dane Johnson Susan Kelly Trudy Koenigsdorf Lee LaValle
Jacob Lehenbauer Imelda Lewis Maria Meinert Andrea Mendoza Elena Michiels Anne Milligan Jamie Nettles Nicole H. Nykaza Meghan O’Neill Callie Osborne Kathy Pieper Kristen Pitts Tania Prizio Leah Read Michele Rosen Peter Ruck Janelle and Del Ryan Brent Ryndak Jane Schotz Schotz Family Fund Susan Searles Janna Smith Jessica Smith Maggie Smith Rachel Solis Earnie Solomon Kate Steinbach
Laura Steinbach Stacey Sternberg Perry D. Stokes Bea Swasey Suzy Szalai Jason Tibbits David Truly Emily Vitris Amber Wakem Adrienne Willcox Alicia Wilson Kori Yoder
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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. AbbVie Christine Bennett
Samsung Anita and David Greenberg
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Dana and Robert Bives
Select Equity Group Anonymous
Apple Kelli and Khang Tran Applied Materials Anonymous Imelda and Craig Lewis Dell Sabrina Bradley Kelly and Tyler Johnson Ippolito Charitable Foundation Anonymous
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Silicon Labs Ellen and Travis Torreyson University Federal Credit Union Rhonda and Michael Hall Verizon Kim and Matt Domo
FOUNDATION DONORS Thank you to the following foundations supporting Rawson Saunders’ mission to provide an extraordinary educational experience for dyslexic learners. Austin Community Foundation Herndon Family Foundation Tapestry Foundation
IN-KIND GIFTS Teryl and Tony Booth
McKinney York Architects
Megan and Chris Dyer
Rick Patrick Photography
TO THE MAX The To the Max Fund was established by former parents Melanie Engerski and Andrew Craig to celebrate the sucesses of their son, Max Craig. This is the second year in a five year giving program. This year the funds were used to treat the entire faculty and staff to a catered lunch during a staff development day.
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Marion and Jerry Brown Reed Noonan
Judy and John Hutchison Annabelle Baker
Pam and Mike Reese Reese Bain
Bennie and Jack Crum Henry Belew
Judy Magids Brooke Magids
Patricia and Charles Shepard Logan Edgar
GRANDPARENT
Carolyn and Sam Cruse Riley Shreves
Penny and Junior Malburg Ione Bryton
Karen Shiesley Luke Shiesley
SOCIETY
Ann and James Downing Tristan Downing
Mike and Pete Mankins Joy Gay
Sherry and Larry Smith Logan and Weston Booth
Gail Essex Wyatt Armstrong
Melinda and James McMichael Liam McMichael
Nancy Sylvester Lily Sylvester
Peggy Feist Alden Feist
Tricia McNamara Sally Butler
Martha and Doug Thomson Logan and Weston Booth
Mary Lou Fitzpatrick Curt Pitts
Jeanne and Joseph Meinert Pascal Meinert
Carolyn and Jay Vander Wall Katherine Duke
Pamela Armstrong Wyatt Armstrong
Ann and Don Ford Jonah Ford
Denise and Paul Nicholson Eli Housman
Joyce and John Warner Matilda Greenberg
Michelle and Lorne Bain Reese Bain
Barbara and Alan Greenberg Matilda Greenberg
Mary Nolan Patick Milligan
Nancy Whitworth Rhett Whitworth
Carmel and Thomas Borders, Tapestry Foundation Delaney and Wylie Halloran
Dian Hansen Jack Cavazos
Lynn and David Noonan, Sr. Reed Noonan
Carol and Mike Williamson Piper Williamson
Mildred Honsbruch Andrew, Austen, and Owen Radigk
Rene Haas and David Perry Finn O’Connell, Emma and Harper Simms
Gaile Bering Withers Hutton Withers
Gifts received August 1, 2018–July 31, 2019
Ann and David Breiner Jesse Womack
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LIEUTENANT CHRIS ASKEW TRIBUTE GIFTS These gifts were received in tribute to a very special Rawson Saunders parent, Christopher Askew: January 16, 1966 - May 21, 2019. Beth Brown Sheryl DeCaprio Rick Gabrillo T. Philip Kierl Jr. Jennifer Mayer Sheran and Floyd Prather Billye Ratliff Larry Rosson
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Jean and Paul Storm Larry Slutz Zula Christine Teeple Kelli Wallace Jackie and Charlie Warren Chris Watson Lisa and Richard Wilson
WARD BEEBE MEMORIAL FUND This scholarship fund was established in honor of Ward Beebe, grandfather to Kaylen Buschhorn. Gifts to the Ward Beebe Memorial Fund will provide scholarships so that our extraordinary education can benefit more students with dyslexia. Laura Barnes Christine Bech Eleanor and Roger Beebe Jane Belknap Mary Helen and Ron Bradford Jenny and Lane Buschhorn Susan and Eric Buschhorn Rita Hietpas Gwen and Jack Holcroft Judi Johnson
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Kaye Knox and Michelle King Jennifer and Gene Lochridge Colby Martin MaryBeth and Ray McAteer Beverly Moreland Paul Parkinson Tom Rogers Janis and Larry Tonn Julia Youngblood
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LAREDO TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM This year, the Rawson Saunders Institute embarked on a first of its kind mission to bring our expert training to teachers in the Rio Grande Valley. Supported by donations from the Laredo community, 15 Laredo-area teachers plan to continue their training to the Therapist level. Thank you to the following donors: Austin Area Branch of the International Dyslexia Association, Inc. Guadalupe P. Benavides Christina Benavides Arturo Benavides Servando Benavides Monica Boenning Daphne Corder Jay Corder
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Clarissa de la Garza Mary and Robert Freeman Anna Gallo Dolores A. de la Garza Claudia J. Gonzalez Carlos Guerra Melissa Guerra Laredo Area Community Foundation, Book Babes Endowment
Daphine Magnon Elizabeth O’Conor Peter Piper Pizza Properties Sakshi Puri Adriana Vela Silvia Villarreal
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SPRING GALA: A NIGHT IN NARNIA More than 305 guests attended the A Night in Narnia Gala in May 2019. The event raised nearly $706,000 for our school! Thank YOU for your extraordinary generosity!
THANK YOU TO OUR GALA COMMITTEE! Event and Auction Chair Amy Morino Committee Members Hilary Armstrong Sherie Artaza Jen Askew Dana Bives Sandra Bucklin Susanna Butler Kim Domo Chris Dyer Megan Dyer Liz Howard
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Terri Ingraham Shawn Jones Kellie McBroom Victor Meinert Emily Mika Brooke Ornelas Elizabeth Pitts Jeff Weber Lisa Womack Jaime Wyche
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPRING GALA DONORS
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Elizabeth Adams Pepper and Charles Ammann Anonymous (3) Hilary and Jared Armstrong Austin Community Foundation Shelly and David Bain Allison Bassetti Marie-Jocelyne and Ed Bay Beast Susannah and Adam Berman Ann and Harry Berry Dana and Robert Bives Bill Black Teryl and Tony Booth Kathleen Boyd Kay and Tim Bradley Corey Breed Carrie and Travis Brown Holly Brown Christina and Stuart Buchanan Jessica and Keith Buchanan Susanna and Martin Butler Sandra and Steven Byrne Natalie and Tom Cameron Capitol Chevrolet Juana and Larry Carter Elaine and Edward Cavazos
Casey Christman JoEllen Clark and Arun Chatterjee Ernie Cochran Cristal Condon-Glangchai and Patrick Condon Nadia Cone and Rob Hengel Melissa Corcoran Terry and Scott Crossett Carolyn and Sam Cruse Tracy Dahl-Burg Bill Danforth Dell Direct Giving Kim and Matthew Domo Meredith and Patrick Duncan Megan and Chris Dyer Cheryl Eckerle and Stanley Eckert Jules and Zachary Elkins Floyd Ellis Lara and Nils Ellis David Essex Shannon Fagan Mark Feist Jenny and Jason Ford Meredith and Jerry Galvan Anne and Sam Geraci Ashley and Clint Gerdes Linda Gladden
Susana Gomez and Kris Hooker Aimee and Brian Gordon Clare Gordon and Jason Kelley Susan Graf and Andy Kershner Anita and David Greenberg Guaranty Bank & Trust Rene Haas and David Perry Drenda and Marvin Haddock Whitney Hall Samantha and Justin Halloran Haute House Lash & Beauty Bar Haven and Travis Heinrichs Megan and Michael Helmbrecht Dana and Austin Holloway-Jones Lynn and Morris Hoover Horizon Bank Jocelyn and Josiah Hornblower June Housman and John Eaves Liz and Kenneth Howard Christie Humphries Lesli Humphries Ana and Chris Hunt Judy and John Hutchison Erica Ingier McNinch and Joel McNinch Crary and Hal Jagger Stacie and Mike Jakel
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Clarissa and Clay Johnston Shawn Jones Jim Jordan Yadira and Alejandro Jordan Mimi and Juaquin Ketchbaw Lauren and Bill Knauss Kaye Knox and Michelle King Lyndee Knox Talla and Zach Kuperman LatinWorks Marketing Megan and Chris Leoni Amy Lessner and Thomas Burnett Sherry and Michael Lessner Imelda and Craig Lewis Marianna and Carlos Lowenberg Elizabeth MacPhail Marlene and Brian Magierski Mike and Pete Mankins Brie and Jacob Marek Frieda and Rick Marek Jenifer and John Martin Melody and Shain McCaig Jennifer McGrath Heather McKinney and John Pomeroy Maria and Victor Meinert Ragan and Mark Melton Lisa Michaux
Emily and Dale Mika Ryan Minsker Amy Morino and Jeff Weber Jamie and Irvin Nettles Jenny and Rod Nielsen Mindy and Tom Noonan Jenni and Brian Oaks Brooke Ornelas and Nick Flanagan Beth and Ariel Payan Beverly Penn and Marc McDaniel Marla Pennell Chudala Phillips Laura and Trey Phillips Marisa Phillips Dorie and Ben Pickle Elizabeth and Jason Pitts Karen and Grant Rabon Laurie and Scott Radigk Pam and Mike Reese Sandy Robertson Heather and Matt Romero Ruby Rose and Eric Begley The Rosewood Foundation Dawn and Dean Rudolph Rebecca Russo Brianna and Garrett Salpeter Jessica and Jason Schmer
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Jane and Ben Schotz Barbara Schriever Karl Schulte Catherine and Shaesby Scott Susan Seale Veronica Servantez and William Bayles Mary Caroline and Matthew Shreves Jessica Smith
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Mary and Jerry Smith Laura and Andy Steinbach Virginia and Paul Stubbs Meghan and Justin Sylvester Rosa Theofanis Rachel and Patrick Thomas Andrea Thompsen Elaine and Asa Trull Monique and Kevin Uhlenhaker
VentureLab.org Emily and Michael Vitris Andrea and Chris Wales Sarah and Keith Walters Shari and Wyatt Warschak Meredith and Jesse Weiss Sherri and Travis West Lisle and Scott Whitworth Heather and Tim Willison
Whitney and William Withers Lisa and Jesse Womack WPM Construction Jaime and Michael Wyche
AUCTION AND IN-KIND DONATIONS Christina and Todd Adams Joshua Albert Andy Roddick Foundation Apple Leasing Hilary and Jared Armstrong Gina Arnold Sherie Artaza Billy Austin Austin Radio Network Barnison Catering Beach House Catering and Events Bent Oak Winery Berdoll Pecan Candy & Gift Company Dana and Robert Bives Maggie Bowman The Butler Bros C3 Presents Kaitlyn Calvez Catwalk Fashions Chelsa Capers Chica Gringa Christine Fisher, MD Alicia Cozza Culinary Dropout Deep Eddy Vodka
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Mike Demerath Kat DeWees Diamonds Direct Sarah Drew Megan and Chris Dyer Shawn Faver The Four Seasons Hotel Austin Firehouse Animal Health Center Jill Francis High 5 Entertainment Haute House Lash & Beauty Bar Michael Hobson Joy Holly Hudson’s Hill Country Jeweled Pony Thomas Jung Illustration Just-Be-You-Tify K. Johnson Jewelry Kendra Scott Trudy Koenigsdorf Lakeway Marina Landmark Consolidated, Inc. The League Kitchen and Tavern Jacob Lehenbauer Little Sister Salon
Liz MacPhail Interiors Look Closer Illustrations Christie Martinez McGuire Moorman Hospitality Elena Michiels Amy Morino and Jeff Weber Ben Myers Neiman Marcus James Ochoa Olamaie P. Terry’s Beverly Penn Elizabeth and Jason Pitts Plush Party Band Tania Prizio River Place Country Club Rock of Ages Tattoo Saskia Luxury Consignments Jane Schotz
Where the Wild Things Are Gala
Seaholm Automatic Watches Shaesby Jewelry Shipley Donut - Lake Travis Sonesta Bee Cave Laura Steinbach Supply Showroom Tahiti Homes Vacation Rentals & Realty Tarrytown Pharmacy Tequila 512 Total Wine & More Uchi + Uchiko Urban Posh Amber Wakem Joni Wallace, DDS Lisle and Scott Whitworth Adrienne Willcox YETI Liza Young
SAVE THE DATE SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2020 at THE FOUR SEASONS
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CAPITAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTORS The future of Rawson Saunders is bright! Over the past year, many options and opportunities have been researched and evaluated with an eye toward supporting the next steps in officially launching a capital campaign. We are grateful for those donors who have contributed to the campaign during this preliminary phase. Anonymous David and Anita Greenberg Ana and Chris Hunt Crary and Hal Jagger Kelly and Tyler Johnson
Kaye Knox and Michelle King Katie and Josh McKay McKinney York Architects Lisa Michaux Lucy Nazro
Susan Seale Laura and Andy Steinbach Travis and Sherri West Peggy Fleming and Al York
THE RAWSON SAUNDERS ENDOWMENT FUND A gift to the Rawson Saunders Endowment Fund is a long-term investment in the welfare and financial health of the school. Endowment gifts are often referred to as “ultimate gifts� because their impact is permanent and can be transformative to both the donor and the school. This year we were honored to have two new endowment fund donors. Ana and Chris Hunt
Mike and Pete Mankins
While the Rawson Saunders Endowment is in its preliminary phase, the commitment of these two families highlights its critical nature and inspires a focus on including the Endowment Fund in the collective fundraising efforts for the school.
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PARENT ASSOCIATION Parent participation is a vital part of the fabric of Rawson Saunders. We are honored by the hard work, dedication and support of all of our PA participants. Led this year by Laurie Radigk, Mindy Noonan, Jennifer Ayres and Brie Marek, the PA raised over $27,000 for Rawson Saunders. Thank you to all who participated in the many PA supported activities throughout the year such as Terrific Teacher Tuesdays, Teacher Appreciation Week, and the Spirit Shop. A special thank you to Jen Askew and Kim Domo for a fantastic Fall Fest, and to Erin Lauder for championing the Book Fair.
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RAWSON SAUNDERS 2018-2019 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Hal Jagger, Chair
Lucy Nazro
Keith Buchanan, Treasurer
Susan Seale
Karen Rabon, Secretary
Travis West
Jason Pitts Catherine Scott
Shelly Bain
Lisle Whitworth
Ana Hunt
Al York
Tala Matchett
Laura Steinbach, Head of School, ex officio
Lisa Michaux
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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 in fact all children—learn best. The school’s mission is to develop the full potential of children with dyslexia through an extraordinary education. 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.
development@rawsonsaunders.org
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