2021-2022 GRACEPOINT Annual Report

On behalf of the students, faculty, sta , and Board of Directors of GRACEPOINT School, I o er my sincere thanks for your trust and partnership. Your support allows us to provide our students with love, critical remediation, and a formative educational experience rooted in Christ. We are particularly thankful for the continued generosity of the families, friends, and community members re ected in this Annual Report. You are the reason we continue to grow and thrive.

e opportunities GRACEPOINT provides allow our students to reach their true potential, and would not be possible without your generous help. You literally change lives… GRACEPOINT continues to demonstrate instructional excellence with regional accreditation through the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS), and on the national level as one of twenty programs to earn accreditation from the Academy of Orton Gillingham Practitioners and Educators (AOGPE). GRACEPOINT is one of only two Christian schools in the entire United States to earn the distinction.

Joy Wood Head of School

We are grateful and proud of the teachers and sta so dedicated to restoring hope to the beautiful dyslexic minds we serve each day. Proof of our growth and success was abundant throughout the 2021-2022 academic year, highlighted by an announcement that the school is moving! Our Board of Directors was a driving force behind the purchase of a new, permanent home for GRACEPOINT in April 2022. Once renovated, this new facility will double our space, dramatically increase our opportunity to e ectively deliver and expand critical services for our children, and provide designated spaces for worship, exercise, music, and much more.

As we continue on our path forward, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your continued support. Your prayers and gi s of time, talent, treasure, and trust are priceless.

Enjoy the 2021-2022 highlights on the following pages. Our GRACEPOINT family has much for which we are grateful!

With gratitude,

Joy Wood Head of School

GRACEPOINT welcomes families from all faith traditions, believing that God has given each of us talents and abilities to use for His glory.

• We believe that all students given the right opportunities and techniques can be successful learners.

• We believe that students can develop their talents and leadership qualities while learning.

• We believe that our students will progress by incorporating a multi-sensory approach to learning and being prescriptive in planning for each individual student.

• We believe in being open to the power of the Holy Spirit as we instruct our students in truth and love.

• We believe that our students will be more than able after completion of the program to transition back into public/private educational opportunities.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

2021-2022

Brenda Fitzgerald, Founder

Molly Holm, Founder

Angie Strack, Founder

John Crooks

Deborah Davis

Chris Hanson

John Hayman

U R R O O T S

Brian Kennerly

Ron King

Austin Mann

Gordon Pritz

Don Sabbarese

Brian Strack

Bob Strickland

Joy Wood

ADMINISTRATION

2021-2022

Joy Wood Head of School

Kyle Bice Director of Admission

Tanya Brackman Front Desk/Administrative Assistant

Sheletha Drew Director of Finance

Anne Grif th Front Desk/Human Resources

Dawn Hunter Admission Assistant

Louise Lambert Director of Outplacement

Lesley Masisak

Director of Grants & Strategic Partnerships

Ashley Servine Director of Development

Susan Spruill Director of Marketing & Communications

Angie Strack Director of Middle School

Kevin Williams Director of Student Life

Owen Prillaman, Chair

Kendra Lashley Director of Curriculum

Despite lingering uncertainties of the pandemic, 2021-2022, the GRACEPOINT Board of Directors remained squarely focused on ensuring the future strength of our beloved school. Writing the next chapter for GRACEPOINT began with the launch of a successful “silent phase” of a capital campaign that led to the purchase in April of a new and permanent location for GRACEPOINT at 1407 Cobb Parkway.

In addition to the money raised for the building purchase our GRACEPOINT family united through participation in Giddy Up GRACEPOINT, a highly anticipated annual event that funds scholarships for students with financial need. It was a fantastic success, raising over $90,000! e Annual Fund, which supplements the school’s operating budget, also was a success raising over $130,000 for enhancements in technology and the purchase of materials that impact all of our children. Finally, your participation in the GOAL scholarship program continued to provide opportunities for families with nancial need to send their children to GRACEPOINT.

Ashley Servine Director of Development

Your generosity of sacri cial time, talent, and treasure are the driving force behind GRACEPOINT’s success. ank you and God bless you for your commitment to making a di erence for our students.

Our future is bright! In 2022-2023 we will pivot to the next phase of our Capital Campaign. As our focus turns toward fundraising to allow for the renovations and improvements necessary for us to be able to move into our new home in January 2024, we sincerely request your continued prayers and support. Together, we will ensure that the next chapter for the children of GRACEPOINT School is an amazing one!

The Future of GRACEPOINT!

The purchase of the building located at 1407 Cobb Parkway will allow GRACEPOINT to serve more dyslexic learners in our community while maintaining current student to teacher ratios. The new building Is double the size of our current facility, and remains easily accessible to families commuting from the different areas around Marietta.

Bene ts include:

● Increased square footage of classrooms

● Indoor PE gymnasium

● Designated indoor eating space

● Two division speci c science labs

● Large area for chapel, worship, family gatherings and events

Capital Campaign Donors

Total Donations Received (as of June 30, 2022)

$1,212,592

Friend of GRACEPOINT (Anonymous Foundaton)

Joseph & Maureen Barna

Kelly Barton

Teresa Benson

Jerry & Julie Bonner

Jennifer & Christopher Brimer

Linda Brisbane

Carolina Lumber

Coca-Cola

John & Cheryl Crooks

Terri & Keith Davidson

Charles & Deborah Davis

Teresa Dewit

Lise Dixon

David & Jane Downs

Donna Downs

Neill & Billa Faucet

Brenda Fitzgerald

Ann Fowler

Cappy Gratwick

Linda Hagood

Allen & Cindy Hanahan

Geraldine Hankla

Chris & Tammie Hanson

Molly Holm

Mary Humphlet

Cheryl Hungerford

Margie Hutchinson

JSJF, LLC

David & Vesta Jones

Brian & Holle Kennerly

Ron King

Liza & Frank Leiter

Chris & Austn Mann

Marieta Country Club Golf Associaton

Janice Phillips

Eileen Pope

Bob Prillaman

Owen & Melanie Prillaman

Patricia Redmond

Donald Sabbarese

Beth Scot

Bryce & Ashley Servine

Deborah N. Smith

John & Susan Stewart

Brian & Shelley Strack

Bob & Tammie Strickland

Techconnect Sales & Distributon

The Busy Tree Foundaton

Chip & Janet Vaughan

Roberta Mae White

Kevin Wilson

Andy & Susan Wing

Jim & Joy Wood

C A P I T A L C A M P A I G N D O N O R S

The Annual Fund is used to enrich the intellectual, spiritual and physical development of all students at GRACEPOINT. With gifs to the Annual Fund our specialized school is able to provide every student with their own device, increase the amount of professional development provided to teachers, and make yearly renovatons to our building and classrooms to keep up with our changing student populaton.

$156,124 RAISED

Shannon & Mike Hipps

Christopher & Nicole Holcomb

James & Nancy Hooper

Walker & Alison Hubbs

Randy & Lynn Huckabey

Mary Humphlet

Mike & Dawn Hunter

Tammy Hutchins

Holly Jackson

Sue Jackson

Cara & Seth Keefer

Brian & Holle Kennerly

Colby & Mary Lynn Kidd

Manning Appraisal Services

Heather & Jesse Marinko

Amy & Timothy Marriot

Lesley Masisak

Adam & Sarah Mathes

Joseph & Heather McAllister

David & Lucy McBride

John & Mary Jane McBride

James & Erin McCutcheon

Kory & Galen McDaniel

Wesley & Kate McDavid

Chris & Heather McKelvey

Robert & Kristn McLendon

& Renee Eakes

Timothy & Sarah Earley

Tracy & Adam Elliot

Debbie & Steve Engelstad

Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Evans

Jef & Loreta Fincher

Tony & Mandy Finger

Steve & Lynda Gallagher

Mathew & Jennifer Gallagher

Mat & Ambyr Gallegly

Wayne & Linda Gardner

Christopher & Camilyn Germann

Charlie & Heather Gerstner

Linda & Joseph Giuliano

John & Alisa Glover

Pam Goggins

Bob & Caron Goin

Kristn & Chris Goin

Lisa & Mathew Gordon

Frances & Robert Graham

Kelly & Robert Graham

Ryan & Crysie Grelecki

Anne Grifth

Merril & Holly Guice

Lynda & Keith Guthrie

Robin & Peter Hageman

Bradley & Amanda Hall

Mark & Lorene Hamann

William Hamlet

Lane Hammack

Susan & Jim Hammack

Brian & Carrie Harris

Terri & Wesley Harris

Eric & Beth Head

Elizabeth Hearing

Giancarlo & Janelle Herrero

Daniel & Heidi Hicks

Barbara Hines

Hillary & Joshua King

Jim & Mary Kinnaman

Brent & Megan Klein

Bill & Carolyn Kolz

Scot & Louise Lambert

Kendra Lashley

Gerald & Lyn Lewis

Monica & Roger LuAllen

Chris & Holly Lumpkin

Jerry Luzar & Shannon Connelly

David & Kathy Lytle

James & Vanessa MacRitchie

Julia Maddox

Chris & Austn Mann

Anne Mellen & Michael Tafelski

Marsha & James Mellen

Metro Koring & Supply, Inc

Deanna Miller

Christne Morris

Andrea & Timothy Murray

Stephen & Stephanie Mynat

Corey & Joan Nason

Bonnie & Brian Neal

Nathan & Stephanie Neal

Missy Nichols

Brian & Jessica Nivens

Lisa Nix

Colin & Elisabeth O'Brien

Sid & Joyce Oakley Frank & Jennifer Ogorzaly Richard & Alicia Ohlin Albert Oros Kris & Renee Palin Daniel & Anita Parrish

Angie Strack

Brian & Shelley Strack

Bob & Tammie Strickland

Trisha Tanner Techconnect Sales

Jennifer Teschner & Joe Tafelski

Gerrie & Brandon Thomas

Merrilee & Brad Thomas Andrew & Jill Thurman

Rick & Karen Thurman

Brian & Sandra Tigue

Jon & Luanne Torblaa

Edward & Lillagene Troncalli

Marilyn Troxell

Jon & Molly Vaughan

Sydnie Veal

Jason & Stefanie Venable

Christen & Todd Vickery

Barbara Vining & David Hughes

Harriet Wall

Courtenay & Robert Wallace

Heather & Scot Sailors

Jonathon & Mrs. Caryn Saker Marty & Dana Sappington

Tracy & Paul Scheib

Zach & Suzy Schuchart

Bryce & Ashley Servine Daniel & Julie Smith

Lacey & Musa Smith

Roy & Sandi Smith

Chris & Susan Spruill

Emmy & Kenneth Staton

John & Susan Stewart

Christopher & Erin Wang

Bob Williams

Jane Williams

Kevin & Sarah Williams

Thomas & Carly Williams

Elka & Andrew Wilson

Dr. Grant & Mrs. Josie Wolfe

Jim & Joy Wood

Sean & Mary Work

Des & Mary Yawn

Chad & Melissa Young

Amy Zoretc

T I O N A S S I S T A N C E

Sources of Tuition Assistance

There are 4 sources (pict ured right) of tuition assistance for GRACEPOINT students. The SB10 Waiver, also known as the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship, is 100% funded through the government (more info at gadoe.org). The other 3 programs are dependent on our generous donors. Please continue reading to learn more about these donor-funded programs that allow dyslexic students to attend GRACEPOINT despite their ability to pay full tuition.

Shana Ely Pardue was a mother with a passion for finding the best way to educate her son, Sam, who was diagnosed with dyslexia in the 3rd grade. Her journey brought her to GRACEPOINT and after her very first visit, Shana was convinced that not only had she found the right educational model for Sam, but also the Christ-centered environment that she desired for him.

Shana’s passion lives on in others that support the mission of GRACEPOINT School to remediate children with dyslexia. The generosity of donors to this fund will help unlock the potential of the children who are given the opportunity to attend GRACEPOINT.

This scholarship originated out of the love a young mother had for her son to get the help he needed and for so many more children who need help. Shana wanted more than just her own son to go to college and become a successful adult in his life, family and his community…she wanted to impact other dyslexic children as well. All this can now be possible because of a mother who loved her son so dearly and a school called GRACEPOINT.

Sandra Collins, Friend of Shana and the Pardue Family

Thank you to the following donors:

Total Raised: $20,500

Since the establishment of this fund, over $64,000 has been donated in honor of Shana.

Dr. & Mrs. John & Sandra Collins

Sammy & Nell Ely

Mandy & Tony Finger Mary Anna Foundation Charitable Trust

In 2008, the Georgia General Assembly passed the Quali ed Education Expense Credit law that permits Georgia taxpayers to receive a state income tax credit for amounts contributed to quali ed student scholarship organizations ("SSOs"). is legislation has been described as the nation's best education expense credit law. GRACEPOINT School is one of 177 private schools participating with the Georgia GOAL Scholarship program. This program significantly helps our school’s nancial position and allows students to attend GRACEPOINT that otherwise may not have had the opportunity. For 2021-2022, approximately 15% of families received funds from Georgia GOAL to assist them with tuition costs. We are so thankful to the contributors that chose to allocate their state tax dollars to GRACEPOINT… tax dollars they would pay regardless… to provide a dyslexic child with a specialized education.

Total Contributions

$99,231 Raised | 42 Contributors

GRACEPOINT would like to thank the following Georgia Tax Credit Donors:

Andrew & Tammy Appel

Greg & Kyle Bice

Fred & Paige Blankenship

Richard & Lisa Brabbs

Marcus & Tanya Brackman

David & Kristen Bryan

Ryan & Christne Bunn

Monroe & Julie Carpenter

Jesse & Rita Costa

Brendan & Claire Crowley

Brian & Kristn Dalton

Christopher & Michelle Dempsey

Kay Dempsey

John & Sheletha Drew

Samuel & Vivian DuBose

Stephen & Deborah Engelstad

Robert & Angie Fowler

Christopher & Camilyn Germann

Wesley & Teresa Harris

Randy & Lynn Huckabey

James & Susan Inglis

Colby & Mary Lynn Kidd

Elizabeth McRae

Spencer & Rebecca Nelson

Daniel & Anita Parrish

Brian & Tracy Pecone

Michael & Lauren Raciborski

Rebecca Rojas

James & Julia Rosenkranz

Christopher & Susan Spruill

Patricia Stacy

Angie Strack

Robert & Tamara Strickland

Mathew & Arlynn Van Paepeghem

Jacob & Sajini Varghese

Jonathan & Molly Vaughan

Thomas & Carly Williams

Andrew & Elka Wilson

Jim & Joy Wood

I D S H E L P I N G K I D S

How GRACEPOINT Gives Back!

Jewelry Making-Ada gave one of her custom jewelry creations to every person that donated $25 or more to her Giddy-Up GRACEPOINT fundraising page!

"In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."

- Matthew 5:16

Diaper drive- GRACEPOINT families donated over 17,000 diapers for Cobb Diaper Day, an annual community-wide effort to collect diapers for low income families.

Bake Sale- Grayson, Tommy, Max and Riley joined forces with a bake sale to raise money for tuition assistance at GRACEPOINT.

Carwash-Students showed their teachers some LOVE by washing their cars during House time!

Baby bundles-Students collected baby items and created baskets to deliver to Cobb Pregnancy Resource Center and local hospitals.

Blankets-Students made blankets to give to foster care children.

2022 High School Graduates

A L U M N I U P D A T E S

Graduated from Pope High School Rollout Class of 2018 Middle Georgia State University, Studying Aviation Mechanics

Ella Benton

Graduated from Mt. Paran Christian School Rollout Class of 2018 Employed at C.W. Matthews Contracting Co.

Patterson Hunter

Graduated from Mt. Paran Christian School Rollout Class of 2018 Texas A&M University, 4 year ROTC Scholarship

Eli Brackman

Graduated from Mt. Paran Christian School Rollout Class of 2017 College of Charleston

Karissa Kelly

Graduated from Mt. Paran Christian School Rollout Class of 2018 GAP Year, will attend University of Mississippi Fall of 2023

Bryant Elliott

Graduated from Cornerstone Prep Academy Rollout Class of 2016 Word of Life Bible Institute in Tampa, Florida

Kennedy Kington

Graduated from Mt. Paran Christian School Rollout Class of 2015 Gap Year, Spanish Immersion Program in Barcelona and Dominican Republic

Paul Holm

Graduated from Howard School Rollout Class of 2018 GAP Year, working as apprentice at family pressure washing business, considering Georgia Film School for next year

Avery Lawson

Graduate from Pope High School Rollout Class of 2015 Georgia College Honors Program, Studying Political Science

Eli Schmetterer

Graduated from Johns Creek High School Rollout Class of 2018 Samford University

Davis Stewart

Graduated from Marietta High School Rollout Class of 2015 Georgia Southern University

Sawyer Strack

Graduated from Artios Academies Rollout Class of 2018 GAP Year

James Varghese

R A T E G I C P R I O R I T I E S

Our Mission

Our mission at GRACEPOINT School is to equip dyslexic students with the skills needed to develop into independent and con dent learners, through sequential, systematic and multisensory instruction. Our goal is to instill in each child a lifelong desire for growing in wisdom and gaining knowledge of the Lord so that each may ful ll God’s purposes and bring glory to Him.