Rawson Saunders Annual Report 2023-2024

2023-2024 Annual Report of Gifts

MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL Dear friends of Rawson Saunders, I am very proud to share with you the 2023-2024 Annual Report, a true testament to the theme of our 23-24 Annual Fund: The Power of Community. In the pages to follow you will see what we can accomplish together!

The past school year has highlighted how remarkable our community is in many, many ways. Our students proved their mettle in the classroom, won awards for writing poetry and illustration, and showed incredible teamwork on the field. Grandparents showed up in record numbers for our annual trick-or-treat parade. Parents volunteered in countless ways, from lunch supervision, to field trips, to planning our (spectacular) Masquerade Gala. I am grateful: Rawson Saunders wouldn't be nearly as extaordinary without all of you.

Our annual report is evidence of not only the support our community provides to our school, but to the committment we all share to rewriting the future of dyslexia education. Thank you to each and every one of you for continually going above and beyond for our children and our community.

With gratitude,

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

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$8,791,002 75%

Institute, Summer Term, Tutoring Services

$1,224,351 10%

Giving

$1,699,828 15%

EXPENSES

INCOME 2

Tuition, Fees, Programs

Employee Salaries and Benefits

$7,333,824 77%

Programs, Institute, Tutoring, Summer Term, Technology

$1,467,959 15%

Facilities, Operations, Maintenance

$464,574 5%

Financial Aid

$249,065 3%

GIVING

Masquerade Gala

$512,145 30%

Rawson Saunders Fund

$276,242 16%

Grants

$17,600 1%

Capital Campaign

$291,173 17%

Pledges

$602,668 35%

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THE RAWSON SAUNDERS FUND IMPACT In 2023-24, the Rawson Saunders Fund helped to provide support for the following initiatives, needs, and programs: Improvements: •

New Gaga Ball pit for recess and P.E. classes

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New flooring in the woodshop

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New and improved student garden

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Extensive repairs to air conditioners across campus

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Repainting classroom doors on the boardwalk

Investments in the now and future:

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Converting Beverly Hall kitchen into five additional classroom spaces for ALT and math

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Faculty professional development in writing instruction, executive function, science education, and mathematics

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THE RAWSON SAUNDERS INSTITUTE The Rawson Saunders Institute (RSI) turns research into practice by preparing educators to deliver evidence-based instruction 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 2,735 educators from around the globe, serving as an invaluable resource for educators, therapists, parents, and others.

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RAWSON SAUNDERS FUND LEADERSHIP Thank you to our 2023-2024 Rawson Saunders Fund Captains!

Jessi and Mark Fleming 1st grade Captains

Jessica Schmer 7th Grade Captain

Jenny Houghton 2nd Grade Captain

Stephen Goldsmith 8th Grade Captain

Hayden Blood 3rd Grade Captain

Beth Payán Upper School Captain

Emily Smith 4th Grade Captain

Ilene Pappert and Maggie Smith Faculty & Staff Captains

Jessica and Will Burnett 5th Grade Captains Claudia Clark and Jordan Fronk 6th Grade Captains

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Laura Bishop Alumni 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, 2023 –July 31, 2024).

YOU contributed an astounding $276,242 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 Jessica and Will Burnett∆ Beverly and Will Crenshaw Cara and John Forsyth Danielle and Ronald Hasso Kyle and Noah Hawley

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

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Steve Jobs ($5,000 - $9,999) Anonymous Kathleen and Michael Boswell Jessica and Keith Buchanan∆◊ Shelly and John Bundy Beth and Tom Granger Kristina and Chris Gomez◊ Leila and Robert Lewis Caitlyn & Mark Lobosco James D. & Kay Y. Moran Foundation Paula and Jason Polka◊ Bernadette and Clinton Priest Rachael and Burton Roberts Dedee Roberts Jeanette and Joel Ross Christina and Tom Segura Ludwig van Beethoven ($2,500 - $4,999) Anonymous Diane Bailey Amy and Dusty Ballinger Jennifer and Justin Donald Nora and Colin Eddings Liz and Norm Godwin, The Norm and Liz Godwin Fund

Kristen Patton and Stephen Goldsmith Karen and Robert Harrell, The Harrell Family Foundation Sarah and Joseph Llamas Tapestry Foundation Tatiana and Carlos Thorsen Shelby and Dunny Wanstrath◊ Steven Spielberg ($1,000 - $2,499) Anonymous (4) Dr. Josephine Howard and Dr. Mark Berman Amanda and Brad Bonilla Nicole Bradford◊ JoEllen Clark and Arun Chatterjee∆ Claudia and William Clark∆ Eva Condon◊ Lisa Dallmer∆◊ Bill Danforth, Bill Danforth Charitable Fund Kimberly and Timothy Dowling∆ Cindy Fields Jessi and Mark Fleming

Sarah and Colin Gresham Charlotte and Sam Hanna Herndon Family Foundation Eileen Hoff The Hogan Family Martha and Robert Irish Cheline Jaidar Kelly and Bruce Kalmick, Why & How Projects, LLC Brigid and Klee Kleber◊ Patricia Lee and Michael Abiog Frances and Adam Meltzer Cné and Christopher Monahon Stephanie Sherrod Neumann and Jeff Neumann Beverly Penn and Marc McDaniel Heather McKinney and John Pomeroy, Heather McKinney & John Pomeroy Charitable Fund Christine and Tim Rhoads Jessica Schmer◊ Kelly and Offir Schwartz Melissa∆ and Michael Sela◊ Melissa Boswell and Jason Snell Adele and Dr. Joseph Wells Samantha and Fred Williams

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Claire and Lloyd Wilson Sharon Fleming and Al York∆§ Thomas Edison ($500 - $999) Anonymous (2) Rebecca and Rick Aclin Sandra Adams Shelly and David Bain§ Carol Bercen Christina and Jay Carter Brandy Gazo and Matt Cohen◊ Barbara Fleming Jordan and George Fronk Greer Granger Diana and Tim Horan Kaye Knox Gael Lonergan and Doug Lair◊ Megan and Chris Leoni◊ Susan Lindsay and Tom Mulanax◊ Julie and Dick Marcis Marguerite and Michael Marz Sarah McLean Lindsay Collier and Douglas Mellencamp The Merriman Family Rachael and Jonathan Padgett

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Pamela and Michael Reese Juliane and Adam Shore Laura‡ and Andrew Steinbach§ Sherrie and Cooper Sellers, Synergy Dance Studio Kasey and Dr. Jack West Courtney and David Wright Catherine and Shannon Zahrn Walt Disney ($250 - $499) Anonymous (5) Dr. Laura Pressley and Leif Allred Jennifer L. Askew◊ Linda Ayres Dr. Ruby Rose and Eric Begley◊ Laura and Thomas Bishop Chelsa‡ and Zach Capers◊ Braiden and Tom Digan Meredith and Patrick Duncan Catherine Parker and Spencer Ford◊ Sofia Da Gama and David Forero Kay and Jim Guleke Kristin‡ and William Harper◊ Julia Hatfield Heather and Ryan Hocevar Sheryl and Ken Hsu

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Amber Branham and Jason Jarisch Susan‡ and Randon Kelly◊ Mimi and Matthew Marziani Meryl and Alan Metni Erin Lawder and Lisa Muñoz◊ Amber and Richard Pennock Mitzi and Jeff Pirkey Crystal Reynolds O'Connell Robertson Katherine and Gunnar Seaquist§ Lisa‡ and Scott Segura◊ Elaine Shepard Kimberly and David Solomon Beata Swasey‡§ Mumtaz and Salim Tyabji◊ Carolyn and Jay Vanderwall Alicia‡ and David Wilson◊ Jennifer Aniston (Up to $249) Anonymous (36) Jamie Adair Catherine and Rob Albertson Gail and Robert Albertson Sarah Alwais and Maria Charneco Alwais Gina Arnold◊

Emily and Billy Austin‡§ The Ayres-Dominguez Family‡ Zina and Benjamin Baker Rachel and Andrei Barcan Sandra Barczewski R.D. & S.L. Barczewski 1977 Family Trust Rachel Franco‡ and Sameer Bhuchar Karen‡ and Darren Blais Michele and Fred Blood Hayden and Michael Blood Anya Bokeria Susan and Neal Bondy Roberta Collier-Wright‡ and Todd Bondy Teryl and Tony Booth Maggie‡ and Nigel Bowman◊ Christy‡ and Scott Brewer Erin Buergner‡ The Tellez Family Mariah Procell‡ and Hunter Cates Stephanie‡ and Sam Childs◊ Susan and Joe Clamon Lisa and Paul Colley Elaine Courtney Libbie‡ and Mike Dallas◊

Carolyn and Bob Dawson Michelle‡ and George Degon The Dehan Family Angelica Olivarez‡ and Cesar Delacruz Tina Dolney‡ and Jake Mitchell, MEP Delta Design, LLC Amanda‡ and Cary Douglass Alexis and Jason Drees Kristen Middleton‡ and Marshall Duffin Ali & Blake Edwards‡‡ Marveen and James Epps Vincent Fiamma‡ Jana Giles GivingForce Foundation Shelby and Jose Gomez◊ Bethany‡ and David Gonzales Susie‡ and Ron Gonzales Nicole Gordon‡ and David Carpenter◊ John Gordon‡ Kathy and Mike Gorski Debbie and Chuck Goss Drenda‡ and Marvin Haddock§ Martha and Brendan Hansen Sean Harding‡

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Angie and Bradley Harrison, Brad & Angie Harrison Family Fund Carolyn Heath‡ Julia Herman‡ Renae‡ and Rick Hernandez Catherine and Michael Hobson‡◊ Anna and Gregory Hocevar Crystal and Bob Hodona§ Bowie Sims and Tony Hoffer Maura Holland Jocelyn∆ and Josiah Hornblower◊ Jo Sue Howard Naomi Ball and Todd Hummel Alicia and Robert Jarry Selina and Dane Johnson Dr. Ross Jones Shawn Jones Michelle Gordon and Jason Kelley Kendra Scott Jewelry The Kerrigan Family Clayton Kirkwood‡ Trudy‡ and Richard Koenigsdorf◊ Dr. Kate and Matthew Kohls Sylvia and Ben Kuenemann

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Samantha‡ and Paul Landry Carrie‡ and Joshua Larimer Bridget Liddy Jennifer and Doug Looney Lori‡ and Richard Lord◊ Ronda and Alfred Lussier Katherine and John McGhee◊ Alayna McNamara‡ Sydney and Jonathan McQuade Monica and Mike McTeague Joan and David Mead Toni Merlino‡ Lynna Mockford Ashley West and Robert Mohundro Karen Monteith Victoria Mora and Alejandro Meza Crystal and James Morrow‡ Deanna and Andrew Murray‡ Jennifer and Steve Murray Sandra and Michael Nava Monika Powe Nelson Jamie‡ and Irvin Nettles§ Holly and Lea Noelke Ilene‡ and Wayne Pappert Amy‡ and Andrew Patskowski

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Beth and Ariel Payán Jessica and Matthew Petkovsek The Phenix Family Missy McCullough and Quinn Pinnix Ruth and Walter Pletz The Pottichen Family Candace and Eric Pugatch Dina and Roopchand Ramgolam Amber Ravenell Krista Jordan-Remington and Russell Remington Kelly and Dennis Robles◊ Bobby Rodriguez‡ Jessica Amaral and Nicholas Rodriguez‡◊ The Rosewood Foundation Shirley Rouse Gail and Larry Runyon Janelle and Del Ryan‡‡◊ Gretchen Ryan‡ Kate Burghardt Scriven‡ and Andrew Scriven◊ Dana and Mark Shepard Kate and Chris Shimek◊ Mary Caroline and Matthew Shreves◊

Christine and Jason Sills Mia Sims, Mia the Event Diva Dr. Suepattra and Scott Slater Emily & Andrew Smith Maggie Smith‡◊ Andrew Smullen‡ Matt Stearns‡ Kate Steinbach‡§ Erin‡ and Micah Stephens◊ Perry Stokes‡◊ Melinda and Don Stout The Tellez Family Martha and Doug Thomson◊ Jennifer Johnson and Jason Tibbits‡◊ Felicia Torres‡ Jenny Hougton and Paul Underwood Siew Kie and Vince Walsh Allison and Zach Watkins Bonnie Watson‡ Marylou and Howard Whitfield Carolyn Whitney Adrienne‡ and Nathan Willcox◊ Lisa‡ and Brad Williams Carol and Thomas Wincek

Woody Woodberry‡ Amy and Geoff Woods Sandra Lee and Tom Zahrn Sunny‡ and David Zuniga

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MATCHING GIFT DONORS Matching gifts maximize your donation to the school. A special thanks to these companies that generously donated through a matching program: Apple Inc. Kristina and Chris Gomez Kristin and William Harper Dell Direct Giving Claudia and William Clark Sheryl and Ken Hsu Ilene and Wayne Pappert Gartner Chelsa and Zach Capers

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Google Anonymous (1) WestRock Company Sarah Alwais and Maria Charneco Alwais

FOUNDATION AND FAMILY FUND DONORS Thank you to the following foundations supporting Rawson Saunders’ mission to provide an extraordinary education for dyslexic learners: Austin Community Foundation R.D & S.L Barczewski 1977 Family Trust Bill Danforth Charitable Fund Giving Force Foundation Harrell Family Foundation Brad & Angie Harrison Family Fund Marcis Family Trust The James D. & Kay Y. Moran Foundation Heather McKinney & John Pomeroy Charitable Fund Schwab Charitable Shaesby and Catherine Scott Family Fund Tapestry Foundation The Courtney Fund The Herndon Family Foundation The Norm and Liz Godwin Fund The Rosewood Foundation

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RAWSON SAUNDERS GRANDPARENT SOCIETY

Anonymous Rebecca and Rick Aclin Jackson Carter

Sandra Adams Sidney Shallcross

Gail and Robert Albertson Wyatt Albertson

Dr. Laura Pressley and Leif Allred Connor McQuade

Gifts received August 1, 2023–July 31, 2024

Linda Ayres Angel and Giovanni Dominguez

Diane Bailey Davis Bailey

Sandra Barczewski Grace Barczewski

Carol Bercen Elijah Bercen

Michele and Fred Blood Carson Blood

Susan and Neal Bondy Oliver Bondy

Kathleen and Michael Boswell Rockwell Snell

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Lisa and Paul Colley Hazel Kalmick

Carolyn and Bob Dawson Olivia Dawson

Marveen and James Epps Turner Crumley

Cindy Fields Olivia Dawson

Barbara Fleming Ryanand Thomas Fleming

Jana Giles Harrison Brown

Shelby and Jose Gomez Tomas Gomez

Kathy and Mike Gorski Makena Hasso

Debbie and Chuck Goss Hazel Looney

Beth and Tom Granger Greer Granger

Kay and Jim Guleke Charlotte Hansen

Charlotte and Sam Hanna Keira Godwin

Anna and Gregory Hocevar Penelope Hocevar

Eileen Hoff Abigail Gresham

Diana and Tim Horan Hazel Bloomfield

Jo Sue Howard Ella Berman

Alicia and Robert Jarry Eliana Marcis

Dr. Ross Jones Maya Tang

Sylvia and Ben Kuenemann Wesley Harrell

Ronda and Alfred Lussier Joey Wells

Missy McCullough Brody Pinnix

Julie and Dick Marcis Eliana Marcis

Marguerite and Michael Marz Carmine Marziani

Joan and David Mead Max Hatfield

Holly and Lea Noelke Anderson and Callan Connell

Ruth and Walter Pletz Mckinney Pletz

Dedee Roberts Parker Roberts

Jeanette and Joel Ross Nico Vieira

Shirley Rouse Link DeRouen

Gail and Larry Runyon Lake Wooster

Siew Kie and Vince Walsh Noah Polka

Adele and Dr. Joseph Wells Joey Wells

Marylou and Howard Whitfield Hallie Bundy

Carol and Tom Wincek Ryan and Thomas Fleming

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 our Rawson Saunders community. We are grateful for Candace Pugatch’s leadership as the Parent Association President for the 2023-24 school year.

From teacher appreciation activities, 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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MASQUERADE GALA A beautiful evening of community and our most important fundraising event of the year, the Rawson Saunders Gala was held on February 24, 2024. The Gala brings together parents, grandparents, faculty, community members, alumni, and friends to celebrate and support our extraordinary school by raising funds for financial aid.

Thank you to our guest speaker, Weston Booth, RSS Class of ‘24

THANK YOU TO OUR GALA COMMITTEE! Sydney McQuade Co-Chair Stephanie Sherrod Neumann Co-Chair Catherine Albertson Ashley Blumoff Sarah Broussard Ana Garcia

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Shanik Hughes Mimi Marziani Kristina Newman Christine Sills Autumn Willman James Willman Catherine Zahrn

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THANK YOU TO OUR GALA DONORS

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$25,000 or more Beverly and Will Crenshaw Danielle Rizzo and Doss Cunningham Christina and Tom Segura $10,000 - $24,999 Jessica and Keith Buchanan Jessica and Will Burnett Brian M. Cobb Lisa Dallmer Kimberly and Timothy Dowling Cara and John Forsyth Beth Friedson Kyle and Noah Hawley Horizon Bank Kelley and Bruce Kalmick Amber and Chris Lee Sarah and Joseph Llamas Caitlin and Mark Lobosco Matt Ryan Catherine and Shaesby Scott Melinda and Don Stout Samantha and Fred Williams

$5,000 - $9,999 Samantha Borders Shelly and John Bundy Karen Dolan Nora and Colin Eddings Quincy Lee Patricia Moore Laura and Andrew Steinbach $1,000 - $4,999 Patricia Lee and Michael Abiog Apple Inc. Dr. Josephine Howard and Dr. Mark Berman Natalie and Bill Black Ashley and Justin Blumoff Amanda and Brad Bonilla Teryl and Tony Booth Christina and Stuart Buchanan Elissa Cantrell Tavia and John Conkling Marci and Sam Ditzell Jennifer and Justin Donald Alexis and Jason Drees Meredith and Patrick Duncan Brooke Ornelas and Nick Flanagan

Erika and Matt Fletcher Jordan and George Fronk Vanessa Harker and Michael Gehb Kristen Patton and Stephen Goldsmith Martha and Robert Irish Jacquelyn and Jordan Johnson Maureen Kodweis Kevin Kudlac Mary McKnight Sarah McLean Sydney and Jonathan McQuade Marguerite and Michael Marz, The Marguerite & Michael Marz Family Fund Mimi and Matthew Marziani Stephanie Sherrod Neumann and Jeff Neumann Kristina and Charles Newman Heather Gage and Jay Pandya Paula and Jason Polka Jennifer and Adam Pugh Christine and Jason Sills Emily and Andrew Smith Melissa Boswell and Jason Snell

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Rachel and Patrick Thomas Jenny Houghton and Paul Underwood Sharon Fleming and Al York Up to $1,000 Anonymous Ann-Monique Andrews Sarah and Brandon Arcement Ashley Barrow Alison and William Binford Dana Bives Cindy Hansen and Connie Borden Merri and Richard Bundy Chelsa and Zach Capers Melissa Winn and Ryan Carlson Jamie and Douglas Carroll Christina and Jay Carter Claudia and William Clark Sarah Broussard and Travis Colbrunn Ellie and Shawn Connell Marcy Darsey Ruth Ann and Kennith Dickensheets Christy Drew

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Graceann and William Falkenhagen Jessi and Mark Fleming Sophia Da Gama and Luis David Forero Ana and Roberto Garcia Sigrid and Joe Garza Kathleen and Jeff Gilbert Kristin and William Harper Danielle and Ronald Hasso Renae and Rick Hernandez Mindy Joseph Susan and Randon Kelly Allison and Robert Kerrigan Sarah and Chris Lord Jennifer and Dax McCracken Matt McQuade Monica and Mike McTeague Carolyn Meakin Frances and Adam Meltzer Ryan Mouritzen Jamie and Irvin Nettles Tina and Jeff O'Jibway Jeanne and Gerald Pees Amber and Richard Pennock Brooke Duprey and Joel Pizzo Greg Pletz

Crystal Reynolds Jessica Amaral and Nicholas Rodriguez Grant Rollo Allison and Brett Roper Janelle and Del Ryan Rachel and Joshua Schnee Katherine Burghardt Scriven and Andrew Scriven Melissa and Michael Sela Maggie Smith Kimberly and David Solomon Kim Walker-Smith Amber and Nick Watney Elizabeth and Jason Wells Claire and Lloyd Wilson Amy and Geoff Woods Shannon and Catherine Zahrn

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AUCTION AND IN-KIND DONATIONS 2 Dine 4 Hospitality Group Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Amy's Ice Cream Anna Kraft Fine Art Austin Opera Austin Spurs Bark Box Ashley Barrow Blue Suede Shoes + Wine Amber Branham Brookbow Guide C3 Cabo Bob's Champions Westlake Gymnastics & Cheer C.L. Butaud Create! Process Art Studio Amer Delic Sarah DeLuca Double Dot Studio Eat Cook Joy Fairmont Austin Float On | Lake Travis Boat Rentals

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Flo's Wine Bar Flower Child Flowersmith Bethany Gonzales Nicole Gordon Kristin Harper, Kristin’s Kookies ATX Julia Herman Kendra Scott KGS Studios Carrie Larimer Lori & Richard Lord, Lord's Boxing Gym Loro Asian Smokehouse & Bar Alayna McNamara The David & Lois McQuade Family Mane 3 Hair Studio Maudies Tex-Mex MML Hospitality Monday Motorbikes Stephanie Sherrod Neuman and Jeff Neumann New Orleans Crawling

Kristina Newman Ilene Pappert Greg Pletz Omni Barton Creek Resort and Spa Orange Theory Fitness Girl Scout Troop 1997 Restore Hyper Wellness + Cryotherapy Robin Jackson Photography Round Rock Express Rudy's Bar-B-Q Sanara Skincare Schlitterbahn Resort Kate Burghardt Scriven and Andrew Scriven, Great British Baking Company Shanik Hughes Vocal Coach Skydive Spaceland San Marcos Melissa Boswell and Jason Snell Sukha Yoga Michael Smith, Sunny Vista Properties

Synergy Dance Studio Texas Rangers Thinkery Dr. Zach Thomas Twin Liquors Uchi Underclub Kim Walker-Smith Wander Wet Bag Bonnie Watson Adele & Dr. Joseph Wells Williams Simons & Landis Woody Woodberry

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2024!

Nick Bay will be attending the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado, where he will major in Mechanical Engineering.

Nick started at Rawson Saunders in fifth grade, and founded the Rawson Saunders robotics team in his freshman year of high school.

When Nick reflects on his time at Rawson Saunders, he thinks the school did a great job of understanding both how to teach him and when to push him to achieve more.

Ben Cohen will be attending Concordia University in Austin, Texas, where he will be studying business. Ben first started at Rawson Saunders in third grade, and while his family moved away at the end of Lower School, he was excited to return to Austin and Rawson Saunders for his junior year. When Ben reflects on his time at Rawson Saunders, he feels that his teachers have all really taken the time to get to know him and that they all genuinely care about their students.

Logan Edgar will be attending the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Coloardo, where he will major in Mechanical Engineering.

Logan joined Rawson saunders in sixth grade, where woodshop, math, science, and building classes fostered his passion for problemsolving. When Logan reflects on his time at Rawson Saunders, he thinks of the long, wooden boardwalk. He appreciates that Rawson Saunders provided him with smaller class sizes that allowed hm so many hands-on learning opportunities.

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RAWSON SAUNDERS 2023-2024 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Arun Chatterjee, Chair Will Burnett, Treasurer Al York, Secretary Samantha Borders Keith Buchanan Lisa Dallmer Timothy Dowling Jocelyn Hornblower Joseph Llamas Catherine Scott Melissa Sela Laura Steinbach, ex officio

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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. It is the only school in central Texas of its kind and one of a handful in the country. Rawson Saunders is recognized nationally as a leader in innovative, multisensory teaching methods tailored specifically to the way students with dyslexia learn best. Our mission is to develop the full potential of children with dyslexia through an extraordinary education experience. Students not only succeed here, 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 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).

SUPPORT US! 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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