St. Catherine’s Montessori
ANNUAL REPORT
2015-2016
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M I S S I O N
As a Catholic Montessori school, St. Catherine’s is dedicated to an educational experience which awakens in our students the awareness of their gifts and responsibilities as individuals in relationship with Jesus Christ and as stewards of the global community.
2015 – 2016 St. Catherine’s Montessori
B OA R D
O F
D I R E C TO R S
Nathaniel Martinez President
Sr. Adrian Dover, OP Vice President
Bob Lunn Treasurer
Alison Jefferies Secretary
Sr. Julie Greig, OP Sr. Mary Magdalen Hanel, OP David Marks Sr. Edna Ann Hebert, OP Ex-Officio; Emeritus
St. Catherine’s Montessori A D M I N I S T R AT I O N Susan Tracy
Head of School
Laurie Farris
Admissions Director
Dione Gaspar
Business Director
Violet Perez
Advancement Director
Rachel Wamp
Advancement Associate
Jocelyn Ochoa
Communications Director
Maria Hernandez Bookkeeper
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M E S S AG E
F R O M
T H E
H E A D
O F
S C H O O L
Finishing a Decade
As we close out this 49th year and look forward to our half century mark, we acknowledge all of the accomplishments made toward our Strategic Plan. Our strong retention over the past several years continues to drive the need to add additional space for classrooms and for our successful music program. True to the same spirit that brought St. Catherine’s here today for our children, the investment of the parents, grandparents, alumni parents and alumni continue to give strength and longevity to accomplishing our mission. We are grateful to the many people who contributed their time to the Board of Directors, the Strategic Planning Committee, the Building Committee and the Capital Campaign Committee and who have worked tirelessly to bring us toward a ground-breaking in June of 2017. Also guided by our Strategic Plan, attention has been given to the prudent upkeep of our campus through the direction of the Building and Grounds Committee and the hiring of a Naturalist. Considerations of safety and aesthetics are high priorities at St. Catherine’s and we are grateful to all of those who have given so much of their time to keep our building and grounds looking good.
This year we have implemented a new database that will allow for more efficient and integrated electronic communication and will ultimately provide a vehicle for parents to receive and deliver information to the school more effectively. In preparation for our 50th anniversary we created a film to capture our history and the spirit of the community. Looking at our 800 year Dominican lineage brings us to reflect on the good work of people like St. Dominic and St. Catherine. Looking within, this year we have taken time to capture some of the stories of our alumni that can be found on our website. Amazing people have come through St. Catherine’s who will definitely make this world a better place. You are the ones whose generosity and service make a difference in this community and in the world. You are the models for all of our children. We are grateful to all the parents in our Parent Service Organization for their generous contributions and thoughtful considerations of the needs of the school as a whole. I am humbled and honored to be a member of this community. Susan Tracy Head of School
Annual Report M E S S AG E
F R O M
T H E
P R E S I D E N T
These are very exciting times for St. Catherine’s Montessori. Guided by our Strategic Plan, in 20152016, St. Catherine’s continued its fundraising efforts through the Capital Campaign, “Building on the Legacy,” to fund the expansion of our facilities. Our current Timberside campus would not have existed if it were not for the generosity of our alumni families. Their foresight paved the way for my family and many others. I have been moved by the community’s enthusiasm for this expansion and their strong financial commitment to see it through. Our faculty and staff’s commitment to educating our parent community on the value of a Montessori education has resulted in unprecedented student retention. This strong retention lead the Board of Directors to approve the establishment of a high school for our 10th to 12th grade students with the inaugural school year beginning in the fall of 2017. As our school history has shown when a new level was introduced, these trailblazers will inspire their younger classmates to continue at St. Catherine’s and experience the fullness of their Catholic Montessori education. My involvement with the Board over the last several years has affirmed to me that in order to maintain St. Catherine’s elevated place in our city’s educational landscape, it takes our entire community at every level to believe in the mission. This belief inspires a parent to spend countless hours handcrafting an altar for our children’s masses. It is this belief that enkindles the start of afterschool music and sports programs, or guides to stay well after our children have left their care to ensure the classroom environment is prepared perfectly for them the next day. It is evident that our co-foundresses’ inspiration has become our own. As we approach our groundbreaking in June 2017, let us remember to honor the vision that Sisters Shirley and Edna Ann had nearly 50 years ago and pay it forward for future generations. To quote his eminence Cardinal DiNardo during our 50th anniversary mass, “You’re right to be proud of what’s happened here.” I hope that 50 years from now the St. Catherine’s community will reflect back at these present moments and “be proud of what’s happened here.” Thank you for your continued support of St. Catherine’s Montessori. Nathaniel Martinez President of the Board of Directors
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F I N A N C I A L S
Revenue
U N R E S T R I C T E D
R E V E N U E
Tuition
2,941,484
Registration and Fees
370,720
Annual Fund Giving
176,022
Other
143,678
Total Unrestricted Revenue:
R E S T R I C T E D
$3,631,904
R E V E N U E
Capital Campaign Great Conversations/Gala (Gross) Other* Total Restricted Revenue:
731,773 51,095 (35,207) $747,661
*Direct Donor Benefits & Restriction Releases
Expenses
Salaries and Benefits Depreciation
2,303,137 196,059
Curriculum and Class Activities
231,131
Other Expenses
174,531
Building and Grounds
147,201
Utilities
87,757
Insurance
61,361
Professional Development
33,402
Technology
47,204
Interest
13,751 $3,295,534
U N R E S T R I C T E D R E V E N U E
Tuition: 81%
Registration & Fees: 10% Annual Giving: 5% Other: 4%
E X P E N S E S Salaries & Benefits: 69.9% Depreciation: 5.9% Curriculum & Class Activities: 7% Other Expenses: 5.3% Buildings & Grounds: 4.5% Utilities: 2.7% Insurance: 1.9% Professional Development: 1% Technology: 1.4% Interest: .4%
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LO O K I N G
F O R WA R D
TO
F I F T Y:
Building on the Legacy S T. C AT H E R I N E ’ S M O N T E S S O R I C A P I TA L C A M PA I G N During the second year of the Capital Campaign, “Building on the Legacy”, St. Catherine’s Montessori reached out beyond the immediate community in support of the $5.275 million Phase I of the campus expansion plan. Several key, Houston-based foundations visited our unique school and generously awarded grants to further advance progress toward addressing the most urgent needs for our students. We are grateful for the investment made by Houston foundations, which recognized St. Catherine’s Montessori as an extraordinary school in the educational landscape of Houston. Looking ahead in 2016-2017, we anticipate celebrating 50 years of St. Catherine’s Montessori by breaking ground for this transformational campus expansion made possible through the love and generosity of our families and the Greater Houston community.
“What a blessed year we had in 2015-2016. In addition to the continued support of our community, several foundations joined our campaign, moving us closer to realizing our expansion goals.” Deborah Gremillion Co-Chair
“I feel such gratitude towards everyone who has come forward to support the "Building on the Legacy" campaign so that we can expand our unique and beloved school in the necessary ways. What a joy it has been to work together to meet the needs of our students, present and future!” Kristina Devereux Co-Chair
CO M M I T T E E Roy and Kristina Devereux (Co-chairs)
Bob and Pat Lunn
Rock and Deborah Gremillion (Co-chairs)
Jamie and Shannon Mann
Malcolm and Kristin Cogan
Greg and Rachel Marino
Lorenzo Cohen and Alison Jefferies
Nathaniel and Elizabeth Martinez
Randy and Cathy Crath
David and Eileen Meinert
Andrew Gee and Janella del Mundo Gee
Mike and Lynne Morris
Jonathan Godfrey and Ana Treviño-Godfrey
Matt and Kim Pacetti
Steve and Jennifer Grace
Kenneth and Gretchen Penny
David Marks and Mary Grimord
Chan and Mary Tysor
Antonio and Larissa La Matta
A DV I S O RY
CO M M I T T E E
Johnny and Mary Beth Arcidiacono Paul and Karen Davis Michael and Carla Deavers Tom and Gina Fulkerson Harry Gee, Jr. Kevin and Krista Kirton Fr. Daniel K. Lahart, S. J. Barron Lozano Juan and Sandra Mangini Sr. Jane Meyer, O.P. Glynn and Jean Roberts Cliff and Michelle Shedd Steve Stelzer Rev. Kevin Storey, C.S.B.
We are grateful for the generous support from the following individuals and foundations: L I S T O F D O N O R S from May 2015 to June 30, 2016 W I S D O M TO L I G H T S O C I E T Y:
$100,000 - $249,999
The Brown Foundation Roberto and Claudia Contreras in honor of Chloe and Oren Boucher Randy and Cathy Crath Charles and Karyn Crisp in honor of Gabriel, Elias, and Caleb Han The Cullen Foundation Roy and Kristina Devereux Rock and Deborah Gremillion in honor of Kathy Hijazi Timothy and Sarah Harvey in memory of Jim and Marilou Harvey Bob and Pat Lunn Jamie and Shannon Mann G L O B E S O C I E T Y : $75,000 - $99,999
The Baxter Trust
M O N T E S S O R I S O C I E T Y : $50,000 - $74,999
Anonymous EOG Resources, Inc. The George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation
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T I M B E R S I D E C I R C L E : $25,000 - $49,999
P I N K T O W E R P A T R O N (Continued):
Jeremy and Christie Jones
Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation
Christopher and Sarah Lewis
Gary Hickok and Monica Tschen
David Marks and Mary Grimord
Christopher and Megan Jordan
Surena and Misty Matin
Antonio and Larissa La Matta
Donald and Martha Reid
Eric and Courtney Lerch
Cliff and Michelle Shedd
Nathaniel and Elizabeth Martinez
Texas Instruments Foundation
Sara McIntosh
Craig and Michelle Vinson
David and Eileen Meinert
G O L D E N B E A D S PAT R O N :
$10,000 - $24,999 Anonymous Stewart and Julia Baker The Harry S. and Isabel C. Cameron Foundation Chevron HumanKind John and Julie Cogan
John and Teresa Molbeck in honor of Alexandra, Madeleine, Malcom and John Cogan, Jack and Luke Salazar Mike and Lynne Morris in memory of Sr. Shirley Owens Nuri Nuri and Lois Ramondetta Craig and Sarah Scherschel Robert Smith and Shea Palamountain
Miguel Contreras and Maria Fajardo
O W L C L U B : Under $5,000
Bob and Ann Croyle
Carl Allen and Hillary Boswell
Robert and Jessica Croyle Scot and Cristina Dixon Jeffrey and Dione Gaspar Harry and Antje Gee H. Stephen Grace Steve and Jennifer Grace Christopher and Anne Kappes Greg and Rachel Marino Don and Anne McAdams Bob and Violet Perez Shell Oil Company Foundation St. Catherine’s Parent Service Organization Strake Foundation Eric Tait and Claudine Johnson Susan Tracy in honor of Sr. Edna Ann and in memory of Sr. Shirley Owens Chan and Mary Tysor P I N K T O W E R P A T R O N : $5,000 - $9,999
David and Laura Anderson The Julia Louis Baker Family Charitable Corporation Michael and Catherine Barber in memory of Kathy Coleman Malcolm and Kristin Cogan Michael and Carla Deavers Bernard Dems and Patty Thessen Dems Jonathan Godfrey and Ana Treviño-Godfrey Goodman Financial Corporation Adrian Hernandez and Rosecler Marmentini
Cay Appling in memory of Martin B. Riggs Gabriel and Maria Baizan Baker Hughes Foundation Francesco, Chiara and John Paul Beltrami Mark and Erin Biscone Jeff and Emily Blackman Eduardo Brito and Raquel Rendon-Brito Jason and Katherine Buchanan Gregston Chu and Hiroko Tanaka Miguel Contreras and Maria Fajardo in memory of Martin B. Riggs Crown Castle USA, Inc. Mary Jo Detweiler Maria Diaz Maggie Dobbins Dominican Sisters of Houston: Adrian Dover, Julie Marie Greig, Edna Ann Hebert and Mary Magdalen Hanel Jacinta Edussuriya Anthony and Laurie Farris Ronald and Carolyn Galfione in honor of Alexander, Christopher, Gabriel and Liliana Flores and Sophie, Evie and Gwynn Galfione Pedro Garza and Luz Gascot Andrew Gee and Janella del Mundo Gee Bernardo and Ana Goarmon Isabella Godfrey Patrick and Mollie Gremillion in honor of Martin B. Riggs Jeff and Lenna Groudan
O W L C L U B (Continued):
O W L C L U B (Continued):
David and Mary Ann Haberman
Thomas and Mollie Osborne
Maria Hernandez
Joan Panuska and family in memory of Martin B. Riggs
Mary Hester in memory of Martin B. Riggs
Margaret Panuska in memory of Martin B. Riggs
Mahmoud and Kathy Hijazi
Kenneth and Gretchen Penny
Justin Homfeld and Julie McLarry
Joseph and Jo Ann Piper in memory of Martin B. Riggs
Christopher and Emily Hughes in memory of Martin B. Riggs
Erick Ragni and Emily Sing
Joe and Joan Hunt in memory of Martin B. Riggs
Eric and Melody Rodriguez
Mark and Yvonne Jacobs in honor of Sr. Edna Ann
David and LuAnn Sanchez
Hebert and in memory of Sr. Shirley Owens
Mark and Cathy Santos
Joseph and Romesha Jayasundera
Mark and Lynn Schmidt
JP Morgan Chase
Adrian Segovia and Edith Napoleon-Segovia
David Kem and Judith Raines in memory of Martin B. Riggs
Paul and Kathy Simpson
Kencove Farm Fence Supplies and Rock Gremillion, Jr.
Ryan and Renee Smith
in memory of Martin B. Riggs
Tim and Mindy Snow
Wade and Ivy Koteras
Audrey Speicher
Fernando and Bernadette Levaro
R.J. and Peggie Stout in memory of Martin B. Riggs
Alan and Amy Lindsey
Johnny and Kay Sullivan in memory of Martin B. Riggs
Hugh McIntosh
Wilford and Leverne Swank in memory of Martin B. Riggs
James Meyn and Wendy Wight
James and Kathleen Thornton in memory of Martin B. Riggs
Jon Moody and Cynthia Blessman
Nathan and Jennifer Uitenbroek
Rose Ann Morello
Jorge Villalobos and Alina Nuñez
Bruce and Lisa Moses
David and Sandra Wager
Tom Mouton
Martin and Rachel Wamp
Frank and Patty Napoleon in honor of Edith Napoleon
Elaine Wendt
Andrew and Brooke Nyberg
Mario Yearwood and Vicky Mata
Jocelyn Ochoa
Carolyn Zaskoda in memory of Martin B. Riggs
Teresa Onofre Leonard and Adina Oosterwijk Matt and Kim Pacetti
F R I E N D S O F S T. C AT H E R I N E ’ S
Tom and Gina Fulkerson in honor of Sr. Edna Ann Hebert
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S T.
C AT H E R I N E ’ S
M O N T E S S O R I
Annual Fund 2015-2016 St. Catherine’s Montessori is a mission-driven, independent school which has held a long-standing tradition of keeping tuition affordable. The Annual Fund is the most important fundraising priority because it provides the essential funding necessary to close the gap between tuition income and the true cost of educating a child at St. Catherine’s. It supports all of the things that make St. Catherine’s Montessori remarkable: an innovative Montessori curriculum, beautifully prepared environments on a 10.4-acre campus and opportunities to recruit and retain talented faculty – the school’s most valuable asset. Thanks to our community’s ongoing support and generosity, the Annual Fund reached a record 94% parent participation and raised a total of $176,022 or approximately 5% of the annual budget. Every gift from families, corporations and friends of St. Catherine’s Montessori goes to work immediately throughout all areas of the school to sustain a level of excellence for our students’ continued success. We thank you for investing in the mission of St. Catherine’s Montessori and for believing in the potential of every child.
“With every passing year at St. Catherine’s we enjoy watching Juan Pablo grow in all planes of development on his journey to become a full contributor to his community and society; St. Catherine’s community provides fertile ground to embark on this journey.” Miguel Contreras and Maria Fajardo Chairs
CLASSROOM REPRESENTATIVES
Thank you to all of our donors listed below:
Infant Community Annie Sallans: Martin and Rachel Wamp
G U A R D I A N S O F L I G H T : $5,000 +
Umberto and Tina La Matta
Primary Cynthia Blessman: Roberto Pacini and Alejandra Creixell Katherine Parker: Justin Homfeld and Julie McLarry Renee Smith: RJ Hazeltine-Shedd and Kristin Zipple-Shedd Jennifer Uitenbroek: Mike and Andrea Boucher
Bob and Pat Lunn
Lower Elementary Jacinta Edussuriya: Jeremy and Christie Jones Tim Snow: Alan and Amy Lindsey Ly Thompson: Thomas and Mollie Osborne
Rock and Deborah Gremillion
Upper Elementary Maggie Dobbins: Miguel Contreras and Maria Fajardo Amanda Hughes: Scot and Cristina Dixon Adolescent Community Kathy Hijazi, Grant Hughes, Teresa Onofre, Audrey Speicher: David and Eileen Meinert Community Representatives Faculty & Staff: Katherine Parker Alumni: Rachel Moody Grandparents: Juan and Carmen Creixell
Christopher and Catherine O’Neill F O U N D E R S ’ C I R C L E : $2,500 - $4,999
Anonymous Scot and Cristina Dixon Christopher and Megan Jordan Antonio and Larissa La Matta Fernando and Bernadette Levaro Christopher and Sarah Lewis Leo and Ellen Linbeck Jamie and Shannon Mann Chan and Mary Tysor S T. C AT H E R I N E ’ S O F S I E N A S O C I E T Y:
$1,500 - $2,499 Anonymous Anthony and Paulette Chavez Miguel Contreras and Maria Fajardo Randy and Cathy Crath
Bob and Ann Croyle
Don and Anne McAdams
Bernardo and Ana Goarmon Timothy and Sarah Harvey
David and Eileen Meinert
Gary Hickok and Monica Tschen
Dennis and Carol O’Neill
Joseph and Romesha Jayasundera
Matt and Kim Pacetti
Jeremy and Christie Jones
Bill and Paula Palamountain
Christopher and Anne Kappes
Chris Palamountain
Bill Klein and Jennifer Arnold
Bob and Violet Perez
Wade and Ivy Koteras
Erick Ragni and Emily Sing
Alan and Amy Lindsey
Edwin and Tonya Rodriguez
Thomas and Mollie Osborne
Matthew and Gabriela Salo
Alexander and Whitney Ray
Craig and Sarah Scherschel
Tyler Smith and Andrea Stewart
Cliff and Michelle Shedd
David Spencer and Zsofia Intody
Christopher and Shaina Sheppard
Elaine Wendt
Robert Smith and Shea Palamountain
V E R I T A S : $1,000 - $1,499
Anonymous Michael and Catherine Barber John and Chanelle Clark James and Hadley Cogan Lorenzo Cohen and Alison Jefferies
John and Teresa Molbeck
Phong and Monica Tang Stargel Office Solutions Susan Tracy Craig and Michelle Vinson Shawn Williams and Maggie Jeffries Mario Yearwood and Vicky Mata
Don and Pat Craig in honor of Owen Lowry
T O R C H B E A R E R S : $100 - $999
Roy and Kristina Devereux
Edgar Aburto and Cynthia Moreno
Jeff and Dione Gaspar
Carl Allen and Hillary Boswell
Gregory Han and Holly Crisp-Han
David and Laura Anderson
Adrian Hernandez and Rosecler Marmentini
Anonymous
Justin Homfeld and Julie McLarry
Jordi and Carmen Baizan
David Marks and Mary Grimord
Stewart and Julia Baker in honor of Marley Griggs
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Peter and Beverly Barber
T O R C H B E A R E R S : $100 - $999 (continued)
George and Susan Bazin
Jonathan Godfrey and Ana Treviño-Godfrey
Mark and Anne Bazin Jeff and Emily Blackman
Alenay Gonzalez and Yaneth Martell-Gonzalez H. Stephen Grace
Daniel and Jennifer Blum
Steve and Jennifer Grace
Melvyn Blum
Klair Grace
Mike and Andrea Boucher
Hannah Griggs
Eddie Brito and Raquel Rendon-Brito
Jeff and Lenna Groudan
Jason and Katherine Buchanan
Christian and Angie Gubitz
Brad and Kellye Burke
David and Mary Ann Haberman
Guillermo Canizales and Elizabeth Detweiler
James and Shelia Hall
Dean and Tamara Cannon
M. Bowes and Cathy Hamill
Juanito and Milagros Caudilla
Barry and Wanda Harding
Alistair and Birgit Clague
RJ Hazeltine-Shedd and Kristin Zipple-Shedd
John and Diane Clark
Larry and Shirin Herman
Josh and Lindsay Clark
Allan and Laura Heyward
Malcolm and Kristin Cogan
Tom and Julianna Heyward
Alejandro Contreras and Adriana Visbal
Mahmoud and Kathy Hijazi
Rolando Contreras and Edelmira Rojas De Contreras
John and Athanasia Hyun
Howard and Cynthia Cox
Ron and Vita Jordan
Juan and Carmen Creixell
Birgit Kamps
Daniel and Heather Crowder
Rodrigo Lance Lopez and Gabriela Coronado
Robert and Jessica Croyle
Norman and Yusra Lateef
Michael and Carla Deavers
Marshall and Melissa Law
Mary Jo Detweiler
Mark and Mindy LeBlanc
Paula deWitte
Brian Lee and Michelle Yap
Frank and Sandra DiPalermo
Matthew and Mary Lehto
Howard and JoeAnn Dixon
Eric and Courtney Lerch
Dominican Sisters: Adrian Dover, Julie Marie Greig, Edna Ann Hebert, Mary Magdalen Hanel
Bill and Mary Livesay
Gary Dunnam and Sharon Steen
Ray and LaTanya Love
Russell Eddington and Kya Heinen
Josh and Shannon Lowry
Helen Engelhardt
Don and Rose Macaskie
Chris and Elizabeth Evans
George and Janice Marino
Anthony and Laurie Farris
Greg and Rachel Marino
Gregory and Carly Filippov
David and Nancy Martin
Konstantinos and Lindy Filis
Nathaniel and Elizabeth Martinez
Tony and Karen Ford
Surena and Misty Matin
Wesley and Eileen Ford
Erik Maus and Miriam Bracamonte Maus
Carlos and Kae Fowler
Chad Mavity and Tiffany Raczy
Nathan and Angela Fowler
Simon and Veronica Mayer
Ginger Frederick
Jim Meyn and Wendy Wight
Mark and Jessica Fukuda
Megan Monks
John and Kylie Galfione
Rose Ann Morello
Amelia Galiunas
Bruce and Lisa Moses
Pedro Garza and Luz Gascot
Tom Mouton
Andrew Gee and Janella del Mundo Gee Aziz Gilani and Sania Rahim Gilani
Frank and Patty Napoleon Gabriel and Basankoz Nguyen
Zan and Marija Gligorov
Nicholas Nguyen and Mardi Do
David and Melissa Lopez
T O R C H B E A R E R S : $100 - $999 (continued)
Paul and Kylie Nguyen Joel and Corine Noronha John and Leisa Novak Nuri Nuri and Lois Ramondetta Andrew and Brooke Nyberg Roberto Pacini and Alejandra Creixell Gianluca Passcucci and Michela Diotallevi Ron and Sally Patterson Oscar Perez and Christine Jaen Brett and Michelle Perkison Bill and Roxann Poskey Michael Poskey and Roaxana Tamijani Antonio Poy and Marilyn Jose Don and Joanna Reid Don and Martha Reid Isabel Resendez Eric and Melody Rodriguez Stephen and Denise Rodriguez John and Ann Romero Robert and Jacqueline Ruhnke Richard and Christine Salo Ava Sanchez Adrian Segovia and Edith Napoleon-Segovia Maria Kathrina Sevilla William and Doris Sing Benjamin and Anna Smith Harriett Smith Ryan and Renee Smith Sandra Smith Alexander and Marilyn Somers Lias Steen John and Alexandra Stewart Emily Tait Eric Tait and Claudine Johnson Wen-Jing Tang and Yuhua Chen Wietse Ter Veld and Nira Sarlak Burnham and Joan Terrell Brooke Thompson Ly Thompson Peter and Nancy Thompson Anthony and Desiree Tigner Travis and Kelley Twardowski Nathan and Jennifer Uitenbroek Village Plumbing and Home Service Jorge Villalobos and Alina Nuñez Jackson and Katherine Vo David and Sandra Wager Bob Wager
Jeanne Walker Martin and Rachel Wamp Daniel and Marcella Watkins Joshua and Kristen Weed Devin Weiss and Shelley Robson Charles Wheatley Noe and Bernadette Zamora William and Gay Zimmerman Francis and Kathy Zipple F R I E N D S : up to $99
Martha Adams Anonymous Blair and Blythe Bath Bradley Bath and Catherine Devine Charles and Joleen Billington Bella Castro Millie Chavez Gregston Chu and Hiroko Tanaka Leo and Sarah Costello Sarah Derber Joseph and Mary Devine Maria Diaz Angelo and Caroline Directo Maggie Dobbins Jacinta Edussuriya Adam Farris ('01) Reginald and Cynthia Fontno Alfredo and Ilse Galeas Job Galindo Ben Galvan Chelsea Grear Jim and Rosaire Hall Maria Hernandez Noah Heyward Parker Homfeld, Mercedes Segovia, Paloma Villalobos Grant and Amanda Hughes Sr. Carletta LaCour, O.P. Vittoria La Matta Monique Ledet Gwen Ledger Michael Lewis and Melissa Meingast Michael Liga and Angela Ortega Abbey Marks ('99) Ely Marron Amelia and Isabelle Martinez Sophie Maus Don and Judy McCullough George and Anna McLean
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F R I E N D S : up to $99 (continued)
Mark and Lynn Schmidt
Robert and Lindsley McLean
Henry Small and Lynn Flematti Small
Ashley Melchor
Tim and Mindy Snow
Dave and Teri Miller
Audrey Speicher
John Moody and Cynthia Blessman
Ashleigh Spruell
Benjamin Mull and Heather Kendall
Don and Mary Tobin
Nick and Mary Noe
William Tysor
Jocelyn Ochoa
Paloma Villalobos
Teresa Onofre
Marilynn Wamp
Leonard and Adina Oosterwijk
Chuck Weed and Robin Michaels
Christine Orengo
John Paul and Claire Yabraian
Luis and Sharon Ortiz Trey and Teresa Palmer Stephen and Katherine Parker Michael Porter and Rebecca Cole Emily Rodriguez John and Catherine Ruff Edward and Janet Ruhnke Annie Sallans David and Lu Ann Sanchez Mark and Cathy Santos
CO R P O R AT E
M ATC H I N G
AMEX Employee Matching Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Chevron EDF Trading Limited Exxon Mobil Foundation Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund Kinder Morgan Foundation Shell Oil Company Foundation
An Education F O R
L I F E
S T. C AT H E R I N E ’ S M O N T E S S O R I T U I T I O N A S S I S TA N C E From the earliest days of St. Catherine’s Montessori, our Dominican Foundresses passionately believed in providing an education to children from diverse backgrounds, including families who required tuition assistance. They set the stage for the school’s long-held position to be affordable and inclusive. St. Catherine’s raises additional funds biennially to provide help for families faced with financial challenges. In 2015-2016 the school distributed $39,632 in tuition assistance on a need basis to 20 children from 14 families. With the support of SCM families, alumni families and friends of St. Catherine’s, almost $50,000 in funding was raised, allowing the school to provide children with an education for life. Great Conversations: $40,766.65 Pam Warren Scholarship Fund: $6,855 Charles Burton Scholarship Fund: $1,765 Total Tuition Assistance: $49,386.65
“Every child deserves the opportunity for a quality education. Maria Montessori worked to provide that opportunity, Sr. Edna Ann believed in that premise and St. Catherine's Montessori still strives to facilitate that goal through the tuition assistance program.” Susan Tracy Head of School We are grateful to the benefactors who are committed to educating children from diverse backgrounds.
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CO M M I T T E E Malcolm and Kristin Cogan Randy and Cathy Crath Greg and Carly Filippov Rock and Deborah Gremillion Lorenzo Cohen and Alison Jefferies Leo and Ellen Linbeck Jamie and Shannon Mann Jonathan Godfrey and Ana Treviño-Godfrey CO N V E R S AT I O N A L I S T S James Clarkson Director of Player Development Houston Dynamo Dr. William Cohn Director of Technology and Innovation Texas Heart Institute Dr. Crystal Collier Director Behavioral Health Institute for the Council on Alcohol and Drugs Bear Dalton French Wine Buyer, Specs and Educator The Wine School at l’Alliance Française Dr. Katharine Forth Founder iShoe and Neuroscientist Dr. John Hutchinson Dean of Undergraduates Rice University Dr. Stephen Klineberg Founder The Kinder Institute for Urban Research at Rice University
Ryan Levy Co-Owner The Nice Winery Ali Miller Founder Naturally Nourished Sr. Maureen O’Connell, O.P. Executive Director and Founder Angela House Jim and Meredith Olson Ex-CIA Agents Stephen Pace Tesla Owner and Enthusiast Jamey Rootes President Houston Texans Dr. Julie Vogel Superintendent Catholic Schools in the Galveston-Houston Archdiocese Jane Weiner Founder Hope Stone, Inc.
U N D E R W R I T E R S
D O N O R S
Witty Table Hosts Randy and Cathy Crath • Jamie and Shannon Mann
Anonymous
Friends of St. Catherine’s
Gabriel and Maria Baizan
Edgar Aburto and Cynthia Moreno Jordi and Carmen Baizan
Charming Table Hosts Randy and Cathy Crath • Jamie and Shannon Mann in honor of Faculty & Staff
Michael and Catherine Barber Brad and Kellye Burke
Michael and Carla Deavers • Scot and Cristina Dixon • Jonathan Godfrey and Ana Treviño-Godfrey • Craig and Michelle Vinson
Sean Byrne and Natalia Piqueira
Rock and Deborah Gremillion in memory of Pam Warren
Andrew Gee and Janella del Mundo Gee
Bob and Pat Lunn in honor of Faculty & Staff
Judge Tad Halbach
Wade and Ivy Koteras • Christopher and Sarah Lewis • Surena and Misty Matin • Chan and Mary Tysor
Carol Ann Kanewske
John Yanosik and Mayra Perez P R O G R A M
U N D E R W R I T I N G
A N D
S TA F F
Anthony and Laurie Farris
Christopher and Megan Jordan Rodrigo Lance Lopez and Gabriela Coronado David and Melissa Lopez
Lorenzo Cohen and Alison Jefferies FAC U LT Y
Roy and Kristina Devereux
David Marks and Mary Grimord Nathaniel and Elizabeth Martinez Jim Meyn and Wendy Wight
T I C K E T
Alan and Amy Lindsey Jon Moody and Cynthia Blessman
U N D E R W R I T E R S
Peter and Fan Morris
Alejandro Contreras and Adriana Visbal
John and Leisa Novak
Bernardo and Ana Goarmon Mahmoud and Kathy Hijazi Christopher and Megan Jordan Christopher and Anne Kappes Antonio and Larissa La Matta Alan and Amy Lindsey Surena and Misty Matin Jim Meyn and Wendy Wight Ryan and Vanessa Patterson Bob and Violet Perez Eric and Melody Rodriguez Jeremy Ward and Jennifer Taylor
Christopher and Catherine O’Neill Thomas and Mollie Osborne Chris Palamountain Bob and Violet Perez Erick Ragni and Emily Sing Don and Martha Reid Craig and Sarah Scherschel Cliff and Michelle Shedd Brooke Thompson Martin and Rachel Wamp Joshua and Kristen Weed Elaine Wendt Jeremy Ward and Jennifer Taylor
generous giving
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In Memory of PA M
WA R R E N
Anonymous Mark Berlinger Linda Bolton Pedro Bonesio
In Memory of
Edward and Alicia Brantley
C H U C K
Barry Burke
Anonymous
Matthew Chapman ('01)
Norman and Chela Abdallah
Kenneth and Sandra Joan Compton
McGriff Seibels & Williams of Texas
Andrew Derman
Chris and Judy Berno
Adam Farris ('01)
Larry and Katherine Buck
Roy and Judith Finno
Lethuy Collins
Jeff and Dione Gaspar
Ann Connell
Pat Hollingsworth
Elizabeth deVogelaere
Raymond and Ingrid Ireland
Adam Farris ('01)
David and Martha Kiger
Bailey Ferguson
James and Sharron Kinnaird
Bob Flynn and Suzette deVogelaere
Jodi Knight
Silvia Hinkley
Legge Farrow Kimmitt McGrath & Brown
Don and Judy McCullough
Larry and Kathleen Lopez
Michael and Lynne Morris
Bob and Patricia Lunn
Julian and Elizabeth Moss
Jamie and Shannon Mann
Ann Marie York
Don and Judy McCullough John and Martha Jean McNamee Greg and Sara Montgomery Jon Moody and Cynthia Blessman Rachel Moody ('04) Matthew Morris ('00) Bruce and Lisa Moses Nuri Nuri and Lois Ramondetta James and Martha Pappas Donald Porteous John Pozzi Eric and Melody Rodriguez Thompson & Knight Foundation Susan Tracy University of North Texas College of Information David and Sandra Wager Jack Warren Lowell and Marion Wood Yupeng Yan and Qin Dong
B U R TO N
Looking Toward T H E
F U T U R E
A DVA N C E M E N T CO M M I T T E E At the core of Montessori teaching and learning is the belief that each child possesses powerful intellectual and creative potential when presented with a developmentally appropriate environment and guidance within that environment. It is the work of the Advancement Committee to develop strategies for securing resources essential to realizing each child’s fullest potential. With unwavering commitment and generosity from the SCM community and those in the broader community, the school continues to make great strides in meeting the goals of the Strategic Plan. With an eye toward the 50th Anniversary of St. Catherine’s Montessori, the Advancement Committee worked at strengthening communications and deepening relationships with our current families, alumni families and the broader community. Highlights of the 2015-2016 year include: • Defining a comprehensive communications strategy across all media for the 50th Anniversary. • Creating a film to showcase St. Catherine’s mission, history, philosophy, culture and future. • Rebranding the Annual Fund as the SCM Fund, Every Family for Every Child. A true reflection of the importance of the entire community’s philanthropic support for the benefit of all the children. • Expanding the use of social media and the school website to highlight student experiences and the school’s core values. • Extending further outreach to alumni and featuring their stories on the school website.
“I always thought it was important for my children to see me making the world a better place, to see me giving back to the community. Hopefully, they will do the same. And hopefully, the new parents [at SCM] will pick up the torch. They are the future.”
David Marks Board Chair, Advancement Committee
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Ensuring O U R
F I N A N C I A L
F U T U R E
FINANCE COMMITTEE Debt Free! Not sure I need to say anymore in depicting St. Catherine’s Financial Health. As of June 2016, the remaining debt from construction of the Timberside campus has been paid. There were quite a few people responsible for making sure our costs were minimized, our services rendered effectively and our facilities maintained on schedule. The cash flow of the school and its predictability allowed us to structure the debt repayment plan. I could not discuss this topic without also thanking the entire community for supporting the proposed financial plans as well. I know what we ask and continue to ask from each of you. Thank you for continuing to respond. As our financial responsibility to the community mandates and our audited financials illustrate again this year, St. Catherine’s Montessori continues to be a lean organization, directing most of our revenue to the classroom, where it impacts our children the most. But our work is not done in supporting our school’s long-term financial and strategic goals. We continue to identify further resources for maintaining the socioeconomic diversity and the financial stability of our community. We need to reach the goals of our current capital campaign to ensure our financial wellbeing as we improve and expand our campus. Through these successive developments and accomplishments, St. Catherine’s will thrive another 50 years. I say this every year but it is important for me to say, I appreciate the opportunity to continue to serve as the Treasurer of the Board of Directors. My daughters attended St. Catherine’s from 1995 to 2008, and Pat and I will always be indebted to the community for the foundation they received here. I wish to thank you, the St. Catherine’s community, for what you do with your time, money and services to enable St. Catherine’s excellent program.
Bob Lunn Board Chair, Finance Committee Treasurer, Board of Directors
Preparing the Environment THE BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE The Building and Grounds Committee exists to support the Board of Directors and the Head of School in the long-term planning and development of the St. Catherine’s facilities, infrastructure, and grounds. Comprised of the Head of School, the Facilities Manager, the Naturalist, a Board member, guides and parent volunteers, the scope of the Committee’s activities includes planning, developing, executing, reviewing, integrating, maintaining, supporting and organizing a wide variety of facilities and grounds matters. The Committee’s most recent and ongoing focus has been: (1) defining a framework for a 10-year facilities plan; (2) assessment of our facility as it ages and addressing its current needs; and (3) bringing structured support and stewardship to our grounds, while also laying a path for our future through native habitat restoration, and expansion of our growing potential. The Committee meets monthly, although more frequent meetings occur when necessary.
“Preparing our environment for the students of St. Catherine’s Montessori is an exciting and exacting task. The facility and its community are a partnership and work best when mutually reinforced. The Buildings and Grounds Committee strives to create the best possible environment for that partnership.” Alison Jefferies Board Chair, Building and Grounds Committee Secretary, Board of Directors
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T H E
P OW E R
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Our Community
VOLUNTEER FUNDRAISING EFFORTS The spirit of St. Catherine’s Montessori resides in the work of the many families who have volunteered their time and talents for the greater good of the school. St. Catherine’s is more than a school … we are a community dedicated to creating an environment which encourages children to find their passion and to change the world. Our parent volunteers, from the beginning, worked tirelessly to transform the school. That spirit of community continues on today, especially as we anticipate the celebrations of the 50th year. We are grateful for the parent volunteers whose work supported the following fundraisers in 2015-2016, which collectively generated $69,327.90: • Square 1 Art (Faculty Enrichment) • Rebate Programs, Magazine Drive (PSO) • Hoot for Hoops, Concession Sales, Los Tios and Skeeters Family Dining, Mini Directory (Athletic Booster Club) • Book Fair, Scholastics (Library) • Steps for Students (PSO and Athletic Booster Club) • Sociables (General Operating Fund)
“Volunteering is important to me for the joy of meeting other parents, and also for my children to see me working in their school, be it in the library, gardens, or atrium, they see me there, they know where my heart is.” Edith Napoleon President, PSO
“I enjoyed my time serving as Booster Club president during the 15-16 school year! It was with great joy that I was able to help continue the great work of many of the past presidents. My daughters, Sarah Lopez (AC) and Laura Lopez (UE), have benefited greatly from the wonderful opportunities that our sports programs have offered them. The success of our student-athletes is in large part due to our dedicated coaches, parents and teachers that constantly support and guide them through the many lessons that are learned through sports. Thank you all for your many hours of volunteering and cheering on our student-athletes.” David Lopez President, Athletics Booster Club
Looking Ahead With Thanks To The Past “Someone already paved the way for my child to be in this school…[Those parents] didn’t get to benefit from all the hard work they put in, but they did it any way, because they believed in the school as a great place for future families and children. To me, I’m paying it forward.” –Mary Tysor, Current Parent
“We really have found a great sense of community at St. Catherine’s. We appreciate it and feel so blessed to be here every day.” – Melissa Lopez, Current Parent
“I love St. Catherine’s because in all my time here, it always felt like a home to me. A home away from home.” – Ian Mann, St. Catherine’s Alumnus ('14)
“I am so moved by how Isabella is respected and encouraged by her teachers, and not just her parents. This school is an extension of our family values. This makes her WANT to work harder. Thank you Saint Catherine's Montessori for your guidance and support for our children. – Ana Treviño-Godfrey, Current Parent
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In Memoriam
PA M WA R R E N 1946-2015 "The vision of the teacher should be at once precise like that of the scientist, and spiritual like that of the saint.”
- Maria Montessori
“Every once in a while, that special teacher comes along. One who reaches deep into the hearts of her students and abstracts the absolute best in them. For me, that special teacher was Pam Warren. She looked profoundly at Jake, focusing on his potential rather than the stumbling blocks, and reinforced his self worth and work ethic on an almost daily basis. Even in her retirement, she returned to the school and worked with him on a weekly basis because she was committed to him, his education, his progress and his self-esteem. Everything Pam did was for the good of another and never for her own glory or self-edification. Pam Warren was truly a gem of a teacher and I will forever be grateful to her for the time, love, and dedication she gave to Jake, to make a difference in his life.” Cathy Crath Current Parent
We are grateful for Pam’s decades of service beginning with Sr. Shirley Owens † and Sr. Edna Ann Hebert at the Castle. We are blessed by Pam’s legacy and thankful for the love she shared with her students and with St. Catherine’s.
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