Rawson Saunders Annual Report 2019-2020

2019-2020 Annual Report of Gifts

MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL Dear Friends of Rawson Saunders, I’m so proud to share with you the 2019-2020 Annual Report. It was an exceptional year in many ways, both wonderful and difficult. Little did we know in the fall of 2019 that everyone everywhere would be quarantining in spring 2020. Despite the challenges of the 2019-2020 school year, this report is a beautiful record of our community at its best—strong, united, resilient, and committed to our mission to ensure dyslexic learners receive a truly extraordinary education through thick and thin.

In these pages, we celebrate our community’s achievements of 100% participation in the Rawson Saunders Fund and the stellar success of our online gala (Rawson Saunders led the way for virtual galas!). Our parents, faculty, staff, trustees, and many supporters proved that we can rise to any occasion and that with your support and partnership, nothing can stop our commitment to our shared vision for dyslexic students.

Rawson Saunders’ unique culture of caring is a source of strength and comfort. I am so very proud to be part of this extraordinary community and am immensely grateful for all you do to support our school. Our students are the future—the world needs these creative thinkers. Your continued generosity makes it possible for these brilliant young minds to shine all the brighter, which is a gift that benefits us all.

My deepest thanks,

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

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BEHIND EVERY GIFT, THERE IS A PERSONAL STORY. My story includes being given a unique educational opportunity that changed my life, and a precious child who needed a similar educational experience to uncover his true potential.

For both Hutton and me, our educational opportunities were made possible by the generosity of others. Like the school I attended, Rawson Saunders relies on fundraising and annual gifts to provide the resources and experiences that engage and inspire children and shape their lives; gifts like those reflected in this report.

I know the importance of paying it forward because I have directly benefited from the transformative power of giving through my own experience, and now my son’s. The education my son is receiving at RS is priceless. I might not always be able to match the dollar amounts generously given by others, but I will always give. Whether the gift is small or substantial, our support of Rawson Saunders ensures these brilliant dyslexic children are provided an extraordinary education with powerful, impactful, positive experiences that will last a lifetime.

Our gifts matter. On behalf of my son and my family, thank you.

—Whitney Withers, parent of Hutton, 5th grade

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Tuition, Fees and Programs

$6,550425.07, 85%

Fundraising and Contributions

$532,588.91, 7%

Institute, Summer Term, Tutoring Services

$455,856.80, 6%

Miscellaneous

$191,805.93, 2%

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INCOME

2019-2020 OPERATING BUDGET

Employee Salaries and Benefits Facilities, Operations, Maintenance

$6,434,155.10, 84% $851,901.84, 11%

$315,827.53, 4% Fundraising, Programming, Institute, Summer Term, Tutoring Financial Aid

$90,000.00, 1%

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

Hilary Armstrong Chair

Laurie Radigk 8th Grade Captain

Katherine Seaquist 1st and 2nd Grade Captain

Tracey Myrick Upper School Captain

Brigid Kleber 3rd Grade Captain

Jessica Smith Faculty/Staff Captain

Michelle Gordon 4th Grade Captain

Mike Mankins Grandparent Chair

Emily Mika 5th Grade Captain

Cindy Fowler Alumni Chair

Susanna Butler 6th Grade Captain Allison Gay, Beverly Penn and Marc McDaniel 7th Grade Captains

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RAWSON SAUNDERS FUND DONORS Thank you to the following donors for contributing to the Rawson Saunders Fund Campaign (August 1, 2019–July 31, 2020).

YOU contributed an astounding $257,592 for the benefit of Rawson Saunders students!

Albert Einstein ($25,000 or more) Catherine and Shaesby Scott, Shaesby and Catherine Scott Family Fund Agatha Christie ($10,000 – $24,999) Anonymous Kristina and Chris Gomez Strake Foundation Steve Jobs ($5,000 – $9,999) Anonymous Susannah and Adam Berman Jessica and Keith Buchanan*‡ Jocelyn and Josiah Hornblower* Melanie and Charlie Jones‡ Brigid and Klee Kleber Marla and Jeffrey Swett

*Gift increase of 25% or more ‡

5-9 consecutive years of giving 10+ consecutive years of giving

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Ludwig van Beethoven ($2,500 – $4,999) Pepper and Charles Ammann Dana and Robert Bives Austin Community Foundation Lisa Dallmer Kim and Matthew Domo* Melanie Engerski and Andrew Craig, Engerski Craig Giving Fund (To the Max Fund) Samantha and Justin Halloran Crary and Hal Jagger‡ Tracey and Daniel Myrick* Ellen Nemec Beverly Penn and Marc McDaniel* Sarah and Keith Walters Mary Whittle and Jack Simms Steven Spielberg ($1,000 – $2,499) Anonymous (3) Carol and Chris Andrus Hilary and Jared Armstrong* Shelly and David Bain‡ Marie-Jocelyne and Ed Bay* Bay & Associates, Inc. Eileen and Brian Buesing

Elaine and Edward Cavazos‡ Cristal Condon-Glangchai and Patrick Condon, Condon Family Charitable Gift Fund Allison Gay Herndon Family Foundation Sherri Hopson and Don South‡ Kaye Knox and Michelle King§ Knox Resources, Inc Bonnie and Jerry Lange Megan and Chris Leoni Briena and Jacob Marek *Mindy and Tom Noonan Peggy O’Shaughnessy, O’Shaugnessy-Rivers Family Fund Brooke Ornelas and Nick Flanagan*‡ Paula and Jason Polka* William Reeb Darby Rove* Jason Schmer Jessica Schmer Heather and Christopher Schmitt Lisa and Scott Segura Becky and Sean Tenney* Shelby and Dunny Wanstrath

Whitney and William Withers Jim Young Thomas Edison ($500 – $999) April and Arnold Alejandro Sabrina Bradley Bridget Brundrett* Sandra and Shawn Bucklin* Christine and Hugo Celio* Eva Condon* Meredith and Patrick Duncan Amy and Walter Fast* Sharon Fleming and Al York*‡ Ashley and Clint Gerdes Angie and Bradley Harrison Kelly Inselmann and Chiddi N’Jie Pam and Jeff Kelly Silicon Labs Christopher Long and David Smith Maria and Victor Meinert‡ Lucy Nazro Ann and Douglas O’Connell‡ Elizabeth and Jason Pitts Shira and Will Rodgers Nicky Schroeder and Craig Duewall Susan Seale*‡ Melissa and Michael Sela

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Veronica Servantez and William Bayles* Andrea and Brett Thompsen Ellen and Travis Torreyson Laurie and Scott Uhrig Walt Disney ($250 – $499) Anonymous (2) Albertsons Safeway‡ Casey and Martin Allen Amazon Natalie and Tom Cameron Brandy Gazo and Matt Cohen Brandi and Andrew Glasspoole Anita and David Greenberg* Sally Hanners* Adele Hazan and John McGrath Laura Hernandez-Ehrisman and Gustavo Hernandez*‡ Todla Hobson Liz and Kenneth Howard‡ Shawn Jones*‡ Monique Kleck and Thomas Nelson‡ Susan Lindsay and Tom Mulanax Keira R. Lyman Meredith and Alan Marks Christi and Daniel Marrufo‡ Lauren and Matthew Meese

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Emily and Dale Mika* Jennifer and Chris Mollo Brigette and Jonathan Osborne Amy and Ben Ponder Laurie and Scott Radigk*‡ Gretchen Reeb Shanna and Adam Riggsbee Kelly and Dennis Robles Jennifer and Robert Roth‡ Allison and Jason Rowland* Nancy Ryan and Dennis Belew Katherine and Gunnar Seaquist‡ Cynthia and Eric Seifert Tamara and Brian Stillman Angela Van Manen Amanda and Brian Warschak* Heather and Tim Willison Lisa and Jesse Womack Jaime and Michael Wyche*‡ Jennifer Aniston (Up to $249) Anonymous (10) Abbvie Christina and Todd Adams* Rachel and Kevin Alter*‡ Amplify Dr. Amy Campbell Heather and Douglas Ashcraft

Jennifer Askew‡ Jennifer Ayres Jennifer Barry Christine and Ron Bennett Teryl and Tony Booth‡ Box Tops for Education Nicole Bradford and Lonnie Madden Corey Breed Stacy and Mike Brown Tamara Bryan and Jeremy Minton Colin Buechler Susanna and Martin Butler Sandra and Steven Byrne* Alison and Sean Cary Gail Chovan and Evan Voyles Cynthia Christenson William Clark Amy Coffman and Dean Munyon Mary and Daniel Cook‡ Sabina Daly‡ Angel Dominguez Giovanni Dominguez Amber and James Downing‡ Abigail and Joe Edgar Logan Edgar Nils Ellis Lara Ellis Cindy and Edward Fowler

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Cindy Fowler Real Estate Mark Feist Paige Finan and Glen Larson George Finger Jenny and Jason Ford Colleen Forrest and Stephen Mielke Meredith and Jerry Galvan Susana Gomez and Kris Hooker Michelle Gordon and Jason Kelley* Susan and Frank Gorishek Vanessa Harker and Michael Gehb Kristin and William Harper Jennifer and John Hay Brenda and Robert Hayosh Crystal and Bob Hodona‡ Terri and Keith Hoffman Melissa and Jeff Housman Louise Howard Michelle James Shanti and Michael Kelley* Mimi and Juaquin Ketchbaw* Brandi King Stacey Koepke* Karen Krueger Nancy and Keith Kuemmerle‡ Catherine and Ethan Lamkin Erin Lawder and Lisa Munoz Erin Lentz and Jason Cons*

Amy Lessner and Thomas Burnett Imelda and Craig Lewis‡ Jennifer and Marc Limotte Elizabeth and Chris Lippincott Raye Lokey Marianna Lowenberg Lisa Margraves and Tiffany Otting Jenifer Martin Geaneen Martinez and Brian Hamrock Kellie and Michael McBroom* Doreen and Craig McClendon Kimberly C. McCrary‡ Grant McMichael Erica Ingier McNinch and Joel McNinch Beverly Moreland Suzanne and Brendan Mullen Jenny and Rod Nielsen‡ Elizabeth and Dewey Overholser Catherine Parker and Spencer Ford Beth and Ariel Payan Dorie and Ben Pickle* Adriana and Aaron Pierce Pam and Jim Powers Karen and Grant Rabon*‡ Jennifer and Tal Raichman Lisa and Rich Rans Elizabeth and Andrew Riley

Christopher Robbins‡ Ruby Rose and Eric Begley William Russ Molly Russ Alice and Anuj Saigal Shell Oil Company Foundation Carolena and David Schuette Mary Caroline and Matthew Shreves* Barbara Smith Laura and Walker Stemple* Dottie Stevenson Susanne Streety Courtney Sugar and Chad Reed Meghan and Justin Sylvester Lisa Thompson Meredith and Ryan Tibbetts* Andrea and Tim Tisdel Charlotte and Dennis Tonsor Monique and Kevin Uhlenhaker Amber Wakem and Kurt West* Andrea and Chris Wales‡ Shari and Wyatt Warschak* Diana Weihs and Jim Tai

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Faculty and Staff Donors Anonymous (7) Angela Aaron Deborah Alexander Gina Arnold* Emily and Billy Austin‡ Jennifer Ayres Alison and Jeremy Barnwell Ashley Barrow Eileen Begley‡ Carroll Bellingrath Teryl Booth‡ Maggie Bowman Kathleen Boyd Claire Broadway‡ Jane Buergner§ Katherine Burghardt Scriven Anne Burnett Erin Calver Kaitlyn Calvez Chelsa Capers Andrea Carter‡ Stephanie Childs Brooke Collier Nadia Cone and Rob Hengel*‡ Alicia Cozza Dean Curran Libbie Dallas Mike Demerath§ Kat Dewees§ Tina Dolney

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Chris Dyer Pat Elias§ Shawn Faver Kathleen Fish*‡ Bobby Fleiss Dez Garner* Anne Geraci* Nicole Gordon Erin Gorishek Tabitha Griffin‡ Drenda Haddock§ Gina Hampton Cathy Harris‡ Tessa Hill Michael Hobson Joy Holly‡ Dane Johnson§ Susan Kelly Kaye Knox§ Lee Lavalle Jacob Lehenbauer* Lori Lord Paula McCoy Elena Michiels Anne Milligan‡ Jamie Nettles*‡ Nicole Nykaza Kathryn Palmisano Janine Perry Tania Prizio* Holly Rasoulian

Leah Read Nick Rodriguez Michele Rosen Peter Ruck‡ Janelle and Del Ryan Brent Ryndak Jane Schotz‡ Lisa Segura Kate Shimek Janna Smith Jessica Smith*‡ Maggie Smith Rachel Solis‡ Earnie Solomon Haley Spears Kate Steinbach‡ Laura Steinbach§ Erin Stephens Perry Stokes Beata Swasey‡ Suzanne Szalai*‡ Laura Takakjy Jason Tibbits Emily Vitris‡ Jennifer Weber* Adrienne Willcox‡ Laura Willis 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

Ippolito Charitable Foundation Pepper and Charles Ammann

Ameriprise Financial, Inc. Dana and Robert Bives

Select Equity Group Pepper and Charles Ammann

Apple Kristina and Chris Gomez

Samsung Anita and David Greenberg

Applied Materials‡ Imelda and Craig Lewis Christi and Daniel Marrufo

Silicon Labs Ellen and Travis Torreyson

Dell‡ Sabrina Bradley Sandra and Shawn Bucklin Liz and Kenneth Howard

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

Austin Community Foundation The Hammond Family Foundation Herndon Family Foundation Ippolito Charitable Foundation The Shaesby and Catherine Scott Family Foundation Shell Oil Company Foundation Strake Foundation The Ralph and Eileen Swett Foundation

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 third year in a five year giving program.

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Anonymous Linda Ayres* Angel and Giovanni Dominguez

Dian Hansen John Cavazos

Lynn and Don Roberts Carys Lyman

Mildred Honsbruch‡ Andrew Radigk

Sally and William Russ Brayden Russ-Weeks

GRANDPARENT

Michelle and Lorne Bain* Reese Bain

Kathleen Howard Joseph Howard

Gloria Schmidt James Robles

SOCIETY

Janie and Ben Breed Catherine Breed

Judy and John Hutchison‡ Annabelle Baker

Virginia and Paul Stubbs* Abby Mika

Carolyn and Sam Cruse* Riley Shreves

Don Jagger Jack Jagger

Martha and Doug Thomson Logan and Weston Booth

Ann and Jim Downing* Tristan Downing

Patricia Knox Alden Feist

Alix Thorne* Alexandra Hornblower

Ann and Don Ford* Jonah Ford

Penny and Junior Malburg* Ione Bryton

Carolyn and Jay Vanderwall Katherine Duke

Katherine McGhee, The Katherine McGhee Family Charitable Gfit Fund Abigail Sela

Mike and Pete Mankins Joy Gay

Joyce and Jack Warner Matilda Greenberg

Melinda and James McMichael* Liam McMichael

Carol and Michael Williamson Piper Williamson

Jeanie and Bill Garver Isabelle Finan

Jeanne and Gerald Pees Wilton Scott

Gaile and Ed Withers* Hutton Withers

Teresa Gibson Isabella Van Manen

Jan and Gary Pickle George Pickle

Shelby and Jose Gomez Tomas Gomez

Pamela and Michael Reese ‡ Reese Bain

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PARENT ASSOCIATION Parent engagement is integral, and vital, to the culture of Rawson Saunders. We are honored by the support and dedication of all of our PA participants and volunteers and especially grateful to the 2019-2020 PA Board: Kim Domo, Pam Kelly, Whitney Withers, Brie Marek, and Mindy Noonan.

A special thanks goes to Cynthia Seifert for a fabulous Fall Fest, to Erin Lauder for championing the Book Fair, to Pam Kelly for spearheading Spirit Wear, and to all who contributed to support our teachers through the many PA-sponsored teacher appreciation events throughout the school year.

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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 our next steps. We are grateful for the following donors who have contributed to the preliminary phase of the capital campaign.

Anonymous Dell Direct Giving* David and Anita Greenberg 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 Sharon Fleming and Al York* *Gift in 2019-2020

LAREDO TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM The Rawson Saunders Institute has continued it’s mission to bring our expert training to teachers in the Rio Grande Valley.

Supported by donations from the Laredo community, 15 Laredoarea teachers plan to continue their training to the Therapist level. Thank you to the following donors: Christina Benavides Servando Benavides

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The Panther Picayune

Where Dyslexic Means Extraordinary

Issue no. 23

RSS@HOME A HUGE SUCCESS With an unknown virus looming on the horizon as Spring Break approached, the entire Rawson Saunders community rallied to provide students and faculty with a safe and effective learning and teaching environment.

Students, with their iPads and computers set up to work from home, took all of their classes 99%

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via Zoom. Rawson Saunders teachers worked tirelessly to provide their students with an exemplary education, despite the unusual circumstances. We appreciate and congratulate everyone on their hard work!

Right: Eleanor sits at her desk in her bedroom, ready to learn on her iPad.

100% AGAIN! Our community reached 100% participation in the 2019-20 Rawson Saunders Fund! Thank you all for your contributions.

CAMPUS ENHANCEMENTS IN 19-20 The 2019-2020 Rawson Saunders Fund made these things possible:

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Furniture and classroom updates for ALTs

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Security fencing and gates around the campus

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Dining patio shade structure

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New security system

Rental of additional space for events and faculty meetings at the Sanctuary and Tarrytown United Methodist Church

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Teacher training

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Student scholarships

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SPRING GALA: WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE The Where the Wild Things Are virtual gala in May 2020 was not only a new, uncharted venture for Rawson Saunders, but we led the way for virtual galas in Austin! Though we missed rubbing shoulders and hitting the dance floor together in the Four Seasons Ballroom, 146 families joined us online for a wonderful evening of entertainment, celebration, and a rousing live auction. With your help, we raised $274,220 in scholarships for our families. We are grateful for your extraordinary generosity, especially during such an unusual and challenging time.

THANK YOU TO OUR GALA COMMITTEE!

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Gala Chair Brooke Ornelas

Auction Chair Amy Morino

Committee Members Sandra Byrne Bill Danforth Kim Domo Sally Hanners Vanessa Harker Shawn Jones Suzi Lindsay

Erica Ingier McNinch Ragan Melton Emily Mika Mindy Noonan Brigette Osborne Mumtaz Tyabji Jaime Wyche

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPRING GALA DONORS

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Anonymous April and Arnold Alejandro Kevin and Rachel Alter Carolyn Anderson Hilary and Jared Armstrong Emily and Billy Austin Jennifer Ayres David and Shelly Bain Ashley Barrow Teryl and Tony Booth Carmel and Thomas Borders Kathy Boyd Kay and Tim Bradley Jessica and Keith Buchanan Sandra and Shawn Bucklin Eileen and Brian Buesing Andrea and Joseph Carter Elaine and Edward Cavazos Sharon Fleming and Al York Cristal Condon-Glangchai and Patrick Condon Nadia Cone and Rob Hengel Lisa Dallmer Kat Dewees and Dave Hawkins Kim and Matt Domo Meredith and Jerry Galvan Tabitha Griffin and Matt Baldwin

Rene Haas and David Perry Samantha and Justin Halloran The Hammond Family Fund Kristin and Wil Harper Angie and Brad Harrison Dana and Dany Holloway-Jones Jocelyn and Josiah Hornblower Liz and Kenneth Howard Shawn Jones Susan and Randon Kelly Michelle King Brigid and Klee Kleber Kaye Knox Lyndee Knox Megan and Chris Leoni Liz MacPhail Melinda and James McMichael McKinney York Architects Elena Michiels Ellen Mika Jennifer and Chris Mollo Amy Morino and Jeff Weber Jamie and Irv Nettles Mindy and Tom Noonan Ann and Douglas O’Connell Brooke Ornelas and Nick Flanagan

Ariel and Beth Payan Jan and Gary Pickle Beth Plater Paula and Jason Polka Karen and Grant Rabon Jennifer and Robert Roth Nancy Ryan and Dennis Belew Catherine and Shaesby Scott SHAESBY Rona and Laurence Statman Laura and Andy Steinbach Rachel and Patrick Thomas Laurie and Scott Uhrig Emily and Michael Vitris Mary Whittle and Jack Simms Lisle and Scott Whitworth Adrienne and Nathan Willcox Heather and Tim Willison Whitney and William Withers

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AUCTION AND IN-KIND DONATIONS Angela Aaron Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Amy’s Ice Creams Andy Roddick Foundation Gina Arnold Austin 10s Shelly and David Bain Barnison Catering Ashley Barrow Bartlett’s Beautycounter Heather Willison Bell and Bird Jewelry Kelly Bonsall Kathy Boyd Jessica and Keith Buchanan Kate Burghardt Scriven Chelsa Capers Dr. Amy Coffman Comedor Kim and Matt Domo El Dorado Cafe Epic Fun Firehouse Davenport Village, LLC Sharon Fleming and Al York Anne Geraci

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Nicole Gordon Samantha and Justin Halloran Gina Hampton HARKER Haute House Lash & Beauty Bar Grant Headifen Rob Hengel Michael Hobson Joy Holly Ingier Imports Jack Allen’s Kitchen Shawn Jones Kendra Scott Jewelry Knox Resources, Inc Korman Jewelry Loro Lucy’s Fried Chicken McGinnis Lochridge McGuire Moorman Hospitality Ragan and Mark Melton Andrea Mendoza Elena Michiels Karen Murphy Brooke Ornelas and Nick Flanagan Orvis

Karen and Grant Rabon RARECAT Wines Rebel Cheese Red Ash Rise Wellness Santa Rita Cantina Jane Schotz Catherine and Shaesby Scott Susan Seale Lisa Segura SHAESBY Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Start-Up Kids Kate Steinbach Laura Steinbach Strickland Arms Bed & Breakfast Sunrise Springs Resort Martha and Doug Thomson Thunderclould Subs Tiff’s Treats Tiny Boxwoods Tiny Pies TLC Austin Total Wine & More Treaty Oaks Distillery Urban Betty

Jeff Weber Lisle and Scott Whitworth Adrienne Willcox William Chris Vineyards Wink Restaurant & Wine Bar Jaime and Michael Wyche

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CONGRATULATIONS TO

THE CLASS OF 2020!

Henry will be attending the University of Utah in the fall. He was also accepted to Fort Lewis College, St. Edwards University, and The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.

Becca will be attending ACC in the fall. She was also accepted to Saint Edwards University, Texas State University, Texas Tech, The University of Oregon, and The University of San Fransisco.

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RAWSON SAUNDERS 2019-2020 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Ana Hunt Chair

Lucy Nazro

Keith Buchanan Treasurer

Susan Seale

Karen Rabon Secretary

Sarah Walters

Jason Pitts Catherine Scott

Shelly Bain

Lisle Whitworth

Hal Jagger

Al York

Samantha Halloran

Laura Steinbach Head of School, ex officio

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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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YOUR GIFT

MAKES EXTRAORDINARY POSSIBLE

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