2017-2018 Atlanta Academy Annual Report

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2017-2018 ANNUAL REPORT

WHAT'S INSIDE? Please note that the contributions listed in this report are those made during the 2017-2018 school year. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information found in this report is true and accurate. Please inform Allison Haber, Director of Advancement, of any accolades, errors or omissions and accept our sincere apology.

Allison Haber (678) 461-6102 | ahaber@atlantaacademy.com

Atlanta Academy believes in developing innovative thinkers and adaptive learners who are flexible and prepared for the global future.

Our mission is to give every student the individual attention they need to succeed.

THIS IS AT THE CORE OF EVERYTHING WE DO.

Many thanks to Kate T. Parker and Kerrieann Axt for their generous contribution of photography for our Annual Report.

MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

This year begins my 19th year as Head of School at Atlanta Academy and, as I tell my students, I have the best job in the world. A student body of 345 beautiful children, an incredible faculty and staff and wonderfully supportive parents make the magic happen.

Last year we focused on moving forward, growing as a community, and reaching new heights, and we indeed did! We saw a significant increase in enrollment and celebrated the highest reenrollment percentage in years. In the history of our school, we have never seen admissions numbers like this.

Our students and faculty continued to do what they do best — learn together. Atlanta Academy students completed integrated projects that brought lower and middle school students together to experience learning across grade levels. Each grade continued to explore their world through enriched educational experiences which broadened the mind. Teachers continued their professional development through workshops such as Project Based Learning, 21st Century Learning, Apple Classroom, Orton Gillingham, and several national conferences. Many of our classrooms received an “extreme makeover” making them a 21st Century classroom for collaborative learning with flexible seating, and forward-thinking instruction and assessments. With greater emphasis on science, math, and technology through our expanded STEAM curriculum, we believe that we are preparing students today for what we know will be a profoundly different tomorrow.

Our student life program got a boost as well, as we have expanded our afterschool programs and offered additional summer programs to provide a wide variety to our diverse population.

To celebrate the momentum of our school, our students and our community, it is with pride that I present the 20172018 Annual Report, a snapshot of your support and its impact on Atlanta Academy. Each year, we dedicate this publication to our Gladiator Community for your continued support of Atlanta Academy goals, values, and mission.

We continued to grow in our three major development efforts as well. The Gladiator Fund is the cornerstone of Atlanta Academy’s fundraising efforts. Last year we raised more than $160,000, enabling us to invest in resources and provide engaging learning opportunities for our students. Apogee is a State Tax Credit Scholarship Program that offers a chance to donate a portion of income tax to financial aid for eligible Atlanta Academy students. Last year, the Gladiator community redirected more than $33,000 in state tax liability to Atlanta Academy need-based scholarships. Finally, in the Spring, we hosted our first ever Boosterthon Gladiator Run. I can honestly say that this was one of the best weeks of the year! The students laughed, danced and lip-synced their way to an unbelievable $40,260 profit, doubling our goal of $20,000. It truly was an amazing experience for the entire Gladiator Community, and we can’t wait for next year's run. Each development effort further confirmed that we can accomplish so much when we work together.

These are exciting times at Atlanta Academy as we continue to grow and provide an excellent, well-rounded academic experience for your children. We are counting on your enthusiasm and support to continue our dream.

On behalf of our Board of Trustees, our faculty and staff and our students, thank you again for believing in us.

Our achievements are a direct result of your commitment to your children’s education and future success.

Angela Naples, Head of School

100% 100% 82%

OF OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF OUR FACULTY AND STAFF OF OUR FAMILIES GAVE TO THE GLADIATOR FUND

ADMINISTRATION DONORS

Angela Naples, Head of School Shannon Dishman, Associate Head of School Kristi McCarthy, Director of Admissions Amy Pennington, Director of Finance and Operations Stephanie Kashdan, Director of Marketing Allison Haber, Director of Advancement Carolyn McCord, Curriculum Specialist Kristin Hochburger, STEAM Coordinator Debra Erwin, Associate Business Manager Debi Trelease, Administrative Assistant

BOARD OF TRUSTEES DONORS Josh Harrison, Chairman Randall Duncan, Treasurer Mimi Clausen, Secretary Angela Naples, Head of School Kerrieann Axt Melissa Harper Carol Kanemasu Alfredo Ortiz Roy Robinson Malon Mimms, Trustee Emeritus

2017-2018 PARTICIPATION

BY GRADE

NURSERY - 100% PK2 - 58% PK3 - 72% PK4 - 46% Y5 - 73% K - 73% 1ST - 83%

2ND - 75% 3RD - 59% 4TH - 95% 5TH - 77% 6TH - 91% 7TH - 78% 8TH - 76%

FACULTY AND STAFF DONORS Michael Deubel, Athletic Director Maggie Shirley, Performing Arts Kelly Fujihira, Visual Arts Melissa Singh, Library Media Specialist Mary Elizabeth Payne, School Nurse Maribel Hernandez, Nursery Mili Fernandez, Nursery Shari Underhill, PK2 Yolanda Piscoya, PK2 Alejandra Sandroni, PK3 Phyllis McKenzie, PK3 Monica Lopez, PK3 Cyntia Rivas, PK3 Maria Munoz-Inoue, PK4

Maudeline Noel, PK4 Lauren Allen, Young 5 Judy Kleinhans, Young 5 Dana Deubel, Kindergarten Amanda Newton, Kindergarten Andrea Swoop, 1st Grade Diana Ung, 1st Grade JoAnn Kellogg, 1st/2nd Grade Bridge Mary Jane Trapani, 2nd Grade Juli Guion, 2nd Grade Rebecca Gersten, 3rd Grade Bridge Crystal Salas, 3rd Grade Farrahn Thomas, 4th Grade Bridge Brandy Osborne, 5th Grade Bridge

Lora Berry, 4th/5th Grade Literature Anthony DiRoma, 4th/5th Grade Social Studies Heather Lee, 4th/5th Grade Math Alex Jones, 4th/5th Grade Language Arts Stefanie Shore, Lower School Science Maria Garcia-Urbina, Lower School Spanish Helene Freese, Middle School Math Chris Garrett, Middle School Social Studies Sharon Moors, Middle School Bridge Math Maribel Rojas, Middle School Spanish Susan Collado, Middle School Science Eryn Royster, 6th Grade Bridge Dabney Stevens, 7th Grade Bridge Debbie Penso, 8th Grade Bridge

TRUSTEES' SOCIETY ($7,500 - $9,999)

GLADIATOR GIVING

Janet and Josh Harrison

Gladiator Fund 2017-2018 Giving Levels

CHAIRMAN'S CLUB ($5,000 - $7,499) Kerrieann and Michael Axt Sally and Vincent Burkett Anne and Clarence Conkin Melissa and Tom Harper Kate and Mike Parker Alexandrina and Roy Robinson BENEFACTORS’ CIRCLE ($3,000 - $4,999) Greg Bradley Jill Campbell and George Bullock Mimi and Steen Clausen Tatjana and Geoff Curtis Karen Ferguson and Darryl Butler Erin and Sean Patrick Meredith and Tyler Snellings FOUNDERS' CLUB ($2,000 - $2,999) Kathleen and Brian Ackerman Kate Anderson Michelle and Eric Brown Jodi and Brian Copeland Shannon and Ken Dishman Tiffany and Randall Duncan Maribel Garcia-Durkee and Christopher Durkee Ashley and Nelson Guzman Shele and Gary Lieberman Thespi and Edward Mortimer Angela and Andy Naples Ann and Travis Reid Angela and Aaron Saldana Marie Simpson

Carmen and Robert Titelman Amy and Brett Trizzino Jennie and Michael Voynich GIFTS ($1,000 - $1,999) Liza and Peter Anand Andrea and Leonardo Angeles Patricia and Robert Barnard Tori and William Billups Curtis Buchanan Leigh and Robert Cameron Katie and Roger Chingirian Michael Darr Joyce and Rui Miguel Duarte Kelly and Richard Ellis Debra and Robert Erwin Amy and Tim Fletcher Linda and Paul Gibbs Amber and Frank Hall Stacey and Greg Howley Jen and Mitch Isaacs Carol and Rick Kanemasu Ginger and Greg Kindred Mindy McCorvey Billie Ann Nairn Alison and Campbell Nairn Jeanie and Greg Nowicki Brandi and Colin Pajot Amy and Seth Pennington Sherika and Taurus Robbins Richlynne and Jeff Rocker Erin and Gregory Royster Christina Thompson and Craig Hollis Kanyatta and Kevin Walker Karen Weinstock

FRIENDS (UP TO $999) Abuna Andibo and Keith Grant Lauren Allen Monica Altamirano and Alejandro Coss Nichole and Brian Barnard Stephanie Bernal Castaneda and Javier Bernal Lora and Josh Berry Laura and Jamie Bodner Lorie and Cliff Bourque Shelly and Charles Bringardner Kelley and Robert Brown Shelly and Erik Bykat Tammy Carbone Glory Carter Shannon and Mark Carter Jennifer and Paul Cohen Susan and Cecilio Collado Sheryl and David Covell Paige and Jason Cummings Coleen and Joseph Curry Jennifer and Dean DeGennaro Dana and Michael Deubel Anthony DiRoma Cheryl Droessler Elma Edrenic and Amir Osmanbasic Elizabeth and Hicham Elhassani Amy and David Ellis Ashley and Jonathan Ellis Kate and Frank Fenello Maria Fernandez Helene Freese Kelly and Brandon Fujihira Lillian Furlow and Brandon Weseman Maria and Luis Garcia

FRIENDS (UP TO $999) Chris Garrett Simone Gayle Rebecca and Jordan Gersten Gina and William Gitelson Angela and Louis Goldberg Gladys Goldberg Juli and Joe Guion Allison and Jeff Haber Kelly and Terron Harden Andreia and Timothy Harris Jennifer and Ben Hawksworth Donna and Doug Henderson Danica and Kenneth Scott Henry Maribel Hernandez Kristin Hochburger Barbara Hocker Jasmine and Justin Hoffman Valerie and Steven Hong Christie and Wesley Hull Lyn and Bob Isaacs Carissa and Jason Jackson Kimeran and Jack Johnson Jenni and Matt Johnson Alex Jones Stephanie and Jeff Kashdan Laura and Ruth Keeley JoAnn Kellogg Verna Kimura Judy Kleinhans Lisa and Chad Knudsen Terri and David Lasoff Heather Lee Catherine and Walt Lester Frankie Linder Lori Lipstiz Alicia LoCicero and Andre Padial  Monica Esquivia Lopez

Jenny and Greg Lyons Annemarie and William Madden Cheryl and Lee Maloch Chenyue Mao and Erin Lohr Patricia and Travis Martin Julie and Brian McCabe Kristi and Mason McCarthy Carolyn and Harrison McCord Margit and John McHaney Phyllis McKenzie Kelly and Mark Miller Susan and Kevin Miller Amberlee and Christopher Moore Sharon and Mike Moors Kristin and Joe Morris Maria Munoz-Inoue and Ariel Inoue Laxmi and Narayan Naik Amanda and Brandon Newton Maudeline Noel Jennifer and Travis Olson Diana and Alfredo Ortiz Brandy and Jared Osborne Trish and Jeff Padlo Mary Elizabeth Payne Debbie Penso Cindy and James Phillpott Yolanda Piscoya Laura Porter and Larry Woodall Stacey and Alan Prusak Katrina Ragusa and Frank Janke Susan Ramadan and Saamir Elshihabi Ashley and Mike Reams Richard Ripley Cyntia Rivas Carol and Henry Robertelli Elizabeth Rohan and Stephen Shanahan Maribel Rojas Marcela Rugeles-Castro and Felix Obregon-Duran

Crystal and Alex Salas Maia and Tamsir Samb Susie and Mike Sanders Alejandra Sandroni Idalis Sanchez-Alvarez and Josue Santana-Lopez Mindy Shafer Kristin and Brian Shelton Margaret and Thomas Shirley Beth and Jason Shiroishi Stefanie and David Shore Melissa and Satyan Singh Joan and Rick Skelton William Slade Cassie Smith Kerrie and Peter Stemniski Dabney Stevens Brittney Stewart Ashley and Fran Stinger Elizabeth and John Stone Maia Suzuki-Mendez and Marcos Mendez Shana and Chris Swartz Andrea and Butch Swoop Kimberly and James Tharpe Farrahn Thomas Maria and Luciano Tiberia MATCHING GIFT Mary Jane Trapani CORPORATIONS Debi Trelease Shari Underhill Diana and Jimmy Ung PATILLO INDUSTRIAL REAL ESTATE Hayley Viente Cynthia Vitale WEINSTOCK IMMIGRATION LAWYERS Michelle Wald THE BENEVITY COMMUNITY Samira and Phillip White FANNIE MAE Jennifer and Todd Williams KIMBERLY CLARK Tracey and Brandon Woods ONE HOPE WINE Estelle and Michael Zandstra US BANK IBM AT&T

SUPPORT THE 2019 GEORGIA PRIVATE SCHOOL TAX CREDIT PROGRAM!

Atlanta Academy participates in the Georgia Private School Tax Credit program through Apogee, a state-approved student scholarship organization. Georgia taxpayers can make a private donation and receive a dollar-for-dollar Georgia tax credit by redirecting your tax liability to support Atlanta Academy's Financial Aid program. Apogee believes that no child's educational opportunities should ever be limited by their financial situation.

This year, more than $33,000 was donated by Atlanta Academy families benefiting our scholarship program.

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GEORGIA PRIVATE SCHOOL TAX CREDIT CONTRIBUTIONS Kathleen and Brian Ackerman Kerrieann and Michael Axt Michelle and Eric Brown Shelly and Arie Bykat Jill Campbell and George Bullock Mimi and Steen Clausen Linda and Paul Gibbs Amber and Frank Hall Janet and Josh Harrison Chenyue Mao and Eric Lohr Jennifer and Scott Mauldin

Susan and Kevin Miller Angela and Andy Naples Jennifer and Travis Olson Diana and Alfredo Ortiz Erin and Sean Patrick Amy and Seth Pennington Ashley and Michael Reams Carol and Henry Robertelli Susan and Steven Sanders Diane and Francis Stinger Lisa and Michael Tomkiewicz

GLADIATOR FUN RUN Our students raised $40,260

Our inaugural Gladiator Run was a HUGE success! Atlanta Academy students ran approximately 10,333 laps, which on our track is about 646 miles, or the equivalent of running from here to Ontario, Canada!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TOP THREE STUDENT FUNDRAISERS: Ellie Erwin ($5,085) Justin Buchanan ($3,012) Brooklynn Bowman ($2,140)

A VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS

PARENT ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP TEAM Melissa Harper, President Janet Harrison, Treasurer Ann Reid, Marketing Kerrieann Axt, Gladiator Connect Chair Glory Carter, Fall Carnival Chair Shele Lieberman, Fall Carnival Chair Ashley Guzman, Santa's Workshop Chair Cheryl Maloch, Spirit Night Carmen Titelman, Partner Fundraising Ashley Guzman, Festival of the Arts Chair Jennifer Williams, Festival of the Arts Chair Shele Lieberman, Field Day Picnic Chair Nichole Barnard, Atlanta Academy Cares Kimeran Johnson, Atlanta Academy Cares Ashley Reams, Atlanta Academy Cares Nakedria Adams, Hospitality Lisa Bowman, Hospitality Kerrie Stemniski, Hospitality

DAD PATROL

Thank you to our Atlanta Academy Dads who have volunteered countless hours for carpool, school events and assistance around our campus. We are so lucky to have such a supportive group of Dads!

SPECIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Kerrieann Axt, Photography Dean DeGennaro, Video Chris Durkee, Campus Assistance Kate T. Parker, Photography Sherika and Taurus Robbins, Athletic Support Aaron Saldana, Mural Kevin Walker, Safety Support

THANKYOU!

ATLANTA ACADEMY AWARD The Atlanta Academy Award is the most prestigious award a student can receive. This award recognizes students who exemplify the highest moral and personal character. Respect for self and appreciation of difference in other students is an integral part. This student is always willing to help and is a leader among his or her peers.

KINDERGARTEN

1ST GRADE

Eloise Guion Tasi Henry Sebastian Inoue Om Mane Casey Chingirian William Snellings Grayson Swoop

2ND GRADE

Isabella Durkee Michael Vitale

3RD GRADE

Rahul Anand DeVie Johnson

4TH GRADE

Owen Axt Ashlyn Lester

5TH GRADE

Chris Barber Marshall Jalliet

6TH GRADE

Grace Ackerman

7TH GRADE

Kate Swartz

8TH GRADE

Caitlin Brew Jayden Mosley

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