SWIFT 2022-2023 Annual Report
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Professional Development
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Growth Assessment
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Thank You, Swift Supporters
WHAT’S INSIDE? 3 Letter from Chris Pomar 4 Faculty Professional Development
5 Characteristics of Professional Growth
6 Learning Enhancements 8 Student Profile 9
Growth Assessment
10 Class of 2023 Tribute 12 Swift Fund 2 The Swift Effect ★ Winter 2022
14 Swift Supporters 18 Georgia GOAL
Introductory Letter ★ Head of School Chris Pomar
Greetings Swift Community, Spend any time at all on Swift School’s campus, and you will experience first-hand the dazzling energy and joyous vibe of the day-to-day Swift Effect®. This year, we will celebrate our 25th birthday, and since 1998, Swift School has helped students with dyslexia and related language-based learning differences experience success in the classroom and beyond. As I reflect on the 2022-23 academic year, I am pleased to report that the year was a fruitful one for Swift School and not just because we finally could view the pandemic in our rearview mirrors. The Swift community continues to display incredible positivity and resilience year after year. Last year, our community-building events – including Grandparents and Special Friends Day, May Family Fest, the inaugural iterations of school-wide Bingo Bonanza and Girl Boss Day for Middle Division girls, and the Rookie Rugby Clinic – highlighted an outstanding year. An evaluation of the 2022-23 school year showed continued growth with several new projects and milestones: ★ Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) reaffirming Swift School’s accreditation through June 2028. ★ Another record-setting year for the Swift Fund! 100% participation from faculty and board members helped garner 81% parent participation, resulting in more than $300,000 in annual fund donations. ★ Completion of the new carpool drive and campus entryway, which allows for increased parking on campus and smoother traffic flow during carpool (much to the delight of our neighbors along Grimes Bridge Road). ★ The installation of a safer, larger playfield for Swift students. ★ Ms. Julie Eden achieving the rank of Certified Multisensory Math Coach. In her new role, Ms. Eden will help strengthen the math curriculum while providing support for teachers and students ★ Raising over $40,000 during Swift’s second annual Boosterthon Fun Run, bringing the two-year fundraising total to more than $75,000. Each year, numerous alumni return to campus and say, “Swift School changed my life.” These unsolicited testimonials are among the most heartwarming parts of my job. These alumni credit Swift School with setting them on their current path in life. Their fond memories of Swift were made possible by our best-in-class educators, the most compassionate teachers I have ever known. Success with dyslexia starts here. If you have a story about how Swift School played an integral role in your life, I would love to hear it. With deep gratitude and all best wishes, 2022-23 Annual Report ★ 3
Faculty Development ★ Activity Summary
Faculty Professional Development Professional development is a priority for Swift School. A faculty mentorship program, dedicated professional days and trainings built into the school calendar, curriculum workshops and practicums, and off-site conferences are just some of the ways Swift School’s administration supports its teachers. As a result, Swift’s faculty is highly trained, educated, and prepared to deliver instruction in the classroom using practices designed for our learners. This faculty support translates directly to student achievement and success. Success with dyslexia starts here. Professional Development in Instructional Approaches and Curriculums used at Swift ★ Orton-Gillingham Associate and Certified Level Coursework ★ Orton-Gillingham Practicums – Classroom Educator, Associate, and Certified Levels ★ Orton-Gillingham Approach Workshops ★ Multisensory Math training (grades 1-8) and Bridges Mathematics training (grades 3-5) ★ Language Arts training and support for teachers ★ Technology Training for curriculum programs
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★ Mandated Reporting and Social-Emotional Development professional development
Professional Symposiums (in alphabetical order) ★ International Dyslexia Association (IDA) Annual Conference ★ IDA Georgia Chapter Conference ★ Council for Advancement and Support of Education Conference ★ Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) Institute for Heads of School ★ SAIS Annual Conference ★ SAIS Accreditation Training ★ Independent School Management Conferences and Webinars
★ Administering and Interpreting Assessments professional development
★ Orton-Gillingham Conference
Research and Outreach
★ Orton Gillingham Associate Level Course
★ Swift Institute Presentations (2022-2023) – Experience Dyslexia – Language Processing: Does It Really Matter? – Multisensory Math with Marilyn Zecher, M.A., CALT – Expressive and Receptive Language Disorders – Sensory Integration with Stephanie Young – Preventing the Summer Slide
★ Executive Functioning Course
★ Orton-Gillingham Subscriber, Classroom Educator, and Associate Level Coursework
★ FACTS Conference
★ Orton-Gillingham Practicums – Classroom Educator and Associate Level
★ Self-study and participation in the SAIS
★ Collaboration on structured literacy with City Schools of Decatur
★ Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator Course
★ Georgia Educational Technology Conference (student showcase led by Swift faculty) ★ No Place for Hate workshops ★ Enrollment Management Association Conference ★ BOLD Conference ★ NAIS People of Color Conference (PoCC) re-accreditation visit
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Portrait of a Swift School Educator Educational Experts
Our faculty maintain high standards of research-based training in a variety of specific instructional approaches.
Uncommonly Compassionate
Our teachers provide a positive, caring, and patient learning environment that enables students to thrive.
Intentionally Collaborative
Our teachers work together across grade levels to provide continuity and consistency as a student progresses within the Swift program.
Student-Centered
Our teachers dedicate themselves to understanding students’ unique learning profiles in order to meet their academic, social, and emotional needs.
Partners With Parents
Our teachers build trust with families through honest and ongoing communication focused on optimal learning outcomes for their children.
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Professional Development ★ Learning Enhancements
Learning & Professional Enhancements September 2022 Construction begins on Swift School’s campus upgrades. November 2022 Serving and Accrediting Independent Schools reaffirms Swift’s accreditation. December 2022 Swift School partners with Stephanie Young, Occupational Therapy Consultant, who provides lessons to Lower Division classes on Fridays. January 2023 Sports Club returns as an Above & Beyond after school offering. February 2023 Swift School hosts its inaugural Family Bingo Night at St. David’s Episcopal Church. April 2023 The second annual Boosterthon Fun Run takes place. Over $75,000 has been raised in two years for campus upgrades.
May 2023 The inaugural Girl Boss Day takes place as four prominent female executives speak to Middle Division female students.
August 2023 Swift School once again sponsors the Dyslexia Dash. August 2023 Ms. Megan Rodriguez’s role as Literacy Coordinator is expanded for the 2023-24 school year. August 2023 Ms. Jocelyn Gasaway, OrtonGillingham Fellow-in-training takes on an expanded role. August 2023 Swift School adds Ms. Tamara Black, formerly of Champions Aftercare, to oversee auxiliary programming. August 2023 Ms. Julie Eden becomes a Certified Multisensory Math Coach to provide support to teachers and students. August 2023 Swift School adds psychologist Ms. Diana Leung as a full-time counselor alongside Associate Counselor Ms. Kelly Cook August 2023 Mr. Michael Lytle expands his teaching responsibilities with the title of Dean of Alumni.
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of Swift School’s faculty have earned graduate and postgraduate degrees in the fields of education, curriculum & instruction, developmental psychology, early childhood education, educational leadership, health promotion & physical education, middle grades education, reading education, reading instruction, social work, special education, speech language pathology, teaching, and many other related fields.
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of Swift Faculty have completed the 70-hour Orton-Gillingham Associate Level course (as of June 2023). The remaining 7% will complete the intensive course, which features 70 hours of instruction, by the end of the summer of 2024.
Current Level of OGA Credentials & Ongoing Coursework/Practicum 1 Fellow Member 1 Fellow-in-training Member 1 Certified Member 6 Associate Level Members 11 Classroom Educator Members 17 Teachers Completing the Associate Level Practicum (2023-2024)
7 Associate Level Coursework Attendees (Summer 2023)
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May 2023 Rugby ATL’s players and coaches visit Swift to conduct the Rookie Rugby Program. It marks the first time the program is conducted during the school day.
August 2023 Swift School debuts its campus improvements, including a new green space, carpool driveway, and campus entry.
Professional Preparedness
Growth A MAP Growth Facts Nationally Normed Comparing student achievement and growth to others in the same grade nationally Computer Adaptive Test questions adapt to the student’s performance level Rauch UnITs (RIT Scores) Track growth through the year and across grade levels The graphs depict fall/spring performance in reading and mathematics in the 2022-23 academic year.
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Caution when interpreting: Graphs depict the performance of a small group of diverse students. *Measurement of Academic Progress
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Learning Outcomes ★ Student Success
Assessment
Student Profile Student Averages
MAP Growth Assessment: Mathematics
Average # of school years 8th graders are enrolled
3.7
Average # of school years 1-7th graders are enrolled
2.3
Average Lower Division Student to Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average Middle Division Student to Teacher Ratio
7:1
Student Diversity by Race
Fall to Spring Growth
t assessed includes: Numbers and Operations, Algebraic Thinking, Measurement and Data, Geometry, Statistics, and Probability.
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MAP Growth Assessment: Reading
4% Asian 8% Black/African American 2% Latino 1% Middle Eastern 72% White 12% Two or More Races 1% Race Not Listed 2023 Graduating Class
83% 92% Public High Schools 17% Cumulative enrollment 3,028 2,860 since 1998 Private High Schools
Fall to Spring Growth
ent assessed includes: Literature, Informational Text, and Vocabulary.
133 120
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Number of graduates since 2013
Student Success ★ Class of 2023
MAKING THEIR MARK
A tribute to the Class of 2023
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When the Class of 2023 reflects on their time at Swift School, they will remember the friendships that last a lifetime, the supportive teachers, the laughs, the smiles, and the incredible memories they made with the tight-knit group of 12.
Grant’s hand sculpture won second place at GISA’s art competition.
The Swift School Class of 2023 continually “wowed” their parents, guardians, and teachers with their many accomplishments throughout their time at Swift. Three eighth grade students, Allie, Grant, and Liam, were honored in May at Swift School’s annual National Junior Honor Society Induction Ceremony. Allie and Liam received first-year induction certificates while Grant received his second-year medallion. All three honorees lit candles and took the NJHS pledge to remain loyal to Swift and encourage high levels of character, citizenship, leadership, scholarship, and service. Grant had another memorable moment during the year. An aspiring artist, he created two incredible hand sculptures that won second place in the Middle School Open Division of the Georgia Independent Schools Association art competition. Additionally, during his NJHS service hours, he partnered with CURE Childhood Cancer and created 18 no-sew fleece blankets.
During their years as Swift School students, the eighth graders continually put forth their best effort, and they achieved tremendous results. In May, their family, friends, peers, and Swift School administration, faculty, and staff gathered to honor the group at commencement. A quintet of students, Grady, Henry, Liam, Kellan, and Tyler, received the Shining Star Award – presented to graduating students who have been enrolled at Swift School for six or more years.
Mr. Michael Lytle fittingly capped off the eighth graders time at Swift by bringing the group to tears with his hilarious presentation,
“Predictions for the Class of 2023”. NASCAR driver, lead singer of Queen, wrestling champion Instagram influencer, and Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest winners were some of the predictions that made Mr. Lytle’s speech the highlight of the ceremony. Jokes aside, everyone at Swift School is extremely proud of the Class of the 2023 and the legacy they left. Thank you, Class of 2023, for a year that everyone will fondly remember, and thank you for being tremendous role models.
“We are incredibly proud of each member of the class of 2023,” said Melissa Jozefov, Middle Division Director. “The students were leaders on campus and had a great work ethic. We know that they will all be successful in high school and beyond.”
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Recognized by faculty for their positive contributions, Gabe was honored for his citizenship, Rowan for his determination, and Valerie for her leadership. Grant received the Director’s Award, which is presented each year to the student who has shown significant social and academic growth. Awards are voted upon by faculty and staff.
Annual Fund Letter ★ 2022-23
Dear Swift Family, To put it simply, Swift School changes lives. My name is Alicia LoCicero, and I am a parent of an eighth grader at Swift School. When my son was diagnosed with dyslexia, I knew that finding the right school for remediation was paramount. Swift was that school. The school’s tagline, “Success with dyslexia starts here”, rings true. It was amazing watching my son’s frustration subside and his confidence build since entering the halls of Swift School. The support he receives throughout his day from the highly trained, caring, and compassionate staff is what makes the difference. I consistently see faculty rise to the occasion and answer the call. Success with dyslexia is possible because of Swift School.
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I am also a member of the Board of Trustees and the Swift Fund Chair. Swift School’s parents and the community play a vital role in the school’s success. I am proud to say that the community’s support the Swift Fund rose to new heights with 100% participation from faculty, staff, and board members, allowing us to surpass our goal for 2022-2023. If you are considering giving to Swift School, let me assure you that your generosity impacts each Swift student. I have seen it firsthand, and I am forever grateful. You have helped Swift grow from a tiny school in a church basement to one of the leaders in individualized education for students with dyslexia and language-based learning differences. This year, Swift School is celebrating its 25th anniversary, which is made possible by your support. Please consider scanning the QR Code to make a pledge that will continue to impact current and future Swift School students. Alicia M. LoCicero Chair, Swift Fund
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Swift Supporters ★ 2022-23
Your Support Makes a Difference Thank you to everyone who made a charitable contribution to Swift School from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. Success with dyslexia starts here. Galaxy $15,000 and above Anonymous (1) Mr. and Mrs. Lin Rogers Pat and Mike Wright
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Interstellar $10,000 - $14,999 Anonymous (1) Kelly Fox and John Bratton Elizabeth and Kevin Brown The Foltz Family Fund Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Glenn, Jr. Laine and Scott Kilburn Lindsey and Ryan Schoultz The Coca-Cola Company Megan and David Weisman Celestial $5,000 - $9,999 Heather and Marc Balizer In honor of Sam Balizer BlackRock Coca Cola Matching Gift Program Judie and Scott Conner Brittany and Russ Dunlap Jacki and John Green In honor of Kristen Green The Ihlen Family Andrea and Bobby Killingsworth Heather and Andrew Noble Dr. Sue Straeter Constellation $2,500 - $4,999 Anonymous (1) Automatic Data Processing Inc.
The Doak Family Mr. and Mrs. William Doran Kathy and Daniel Giannini Linda and Matt Herndon David Massey Alicia LoCicero and Andre Padial Pam and Chris Pomar Josie Redwine Kimberly and Evan Smith In honor of Alden Smith The Thompson Family Meteor $1,000 - $2,499 Aurora Cineplex The Baxter Family Barbara W. and Jeffrey B. Block In honor of Davis and Caroline Block The Bronikowski Family Susan and Nathan Brough In honor of Melanie and Charlotte Brough Nancy and Karl Brown Mary Jo and Lou Corsetti Kristen Delaney Marie and Scott Frank The Grimes Family Helen and Larry Gruber In honor of Teagan Thompson Roni and Robert Jacobs In honor of Jaxon Berry Sarah Vance and Matthew Knetchel In honor of Abigayle Grace Knetchel Lands’ End School Rewards Kim Loomis
Tracie and Adam Maloney Kim Matthews In honor of Gail Swift The Maynard Family In honor of Jacob Maynard Claire and Wes McLean Paloma and Jose Medina Kerra and Guerry Norwood Donald Paul and Rixey Jones The Paz Family Ms. Erin Pishny and Mr. Aaron Dollinger Zachary Polun Laura and Dan Rollman Virginia and Tyler Shaffer Mr. and Mrs. Hersh Singh Synovus Bank Mr. and Mrs. Bo Trotter In honor of Collier Brown Mary Cay and Creighton Warren In honor of Amanda Warren Mary Welch WestRock Michelle and Aaron Wynn In honor of Luke Wynn Astronomer Up to $999 Anonymous (2) A Tasty Touch Kim and Joe Aagaard Achievers Mr. and Mrs. Phillip E. Addington Alight Solutions Rachael and Zachary Allen
2022-23 ★ Swift Supporters
The Cooper Family Jessica Cramer Paige and Ken Cressman Tasha and Sheldon Cummings Lindsey and Tyler Daniell Mr. and Mrs. Pete Degnan Kimberly and Richard Dierker Ondrej Dlask In honor of Valerie Dlask The Dooley Family Kraig Doremus Carrie and Mohamed Doulfikhar Kellie and Andrew Dresdner In honor of Emery Ikirt Dropbox Ashlin S. Dukes Tiffany and Randall Duncan Andi and David Dunkerley Julie Eden Katie Franklin In honor of Alya Elfarnawany The Endicott Family The Farmer Family Mr. and Mrs. James C. Farren Allison and Taylor Fears The Felix Family Dedric and Lori Fletcher Emily and Brian Ford Lisa and Iain Forsyth In honor of Easton Forsyth Jen Foster In honor of Evan Harms Dov Foxbrunner Andrea and Charlie Franco In honor of Kellan Franco Tene Gallemore In honor of Davis Gallemore Amy and Michael Garcia Ashley Garner Jocelyn and Neal Gasaway Caroline Gault General Mills - Box Tops Kathryn Gibson Kristina Gibson In honor of Grace and Ben Gibson
The Govan Family Rachel Grade Lehua and Gordon Graham In honor of Landon Graham Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin L. Greenwald Scott Greenwald Ms. Janice Marks and Mr. Bruce Grey Ms. Dana A. Gussoff Emilee Hagerman The Harman Family Amanda and Douglas Harms Mr. and Mrs. Harms In honor of Evan Harms Hartford Fire Insurance Company Amy and Bill Henning Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hoenig Tracy and John Hohman In honor of Grant Hohman Home Depot Mr. and Mrs. Justin S. Hopkins Sharon Hornecker The Howell Family Stephanie Hudson and Jeremey Givens Sandee Isaacs Harriet and Brice Ivy Leslie and Joseph Jackson Nicole Jacobsen The Jacobson Family In honor of Olivia Jacobson The Jankovich Family The Janowski Family In honor of Pierce Janowski The Javia Family The Johnson Family Marquisha Johnson and Family Essence and Michael Johnson In honor of Kingsley Johnson The Johnson Family In honor of Camden Johnson Ron and Mike Johnson Felicity M. Johnson Tiffany J. Johnson Suja and Michael Joseph Ms. Barbara Julyan Lynn and Jeff Kaplin
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Michele and Lee Allum Kristine and John Altiere Amazon Smile Sarah and Dwayne Angelo Dave and Melissa Jozefov Ellen and David Ascher AT&T Brianna Avant Melissa Baccala Jeffrey M. Bates In honor of Hagan Bates Roni and Jim Battoglia Jessica and Grant Belden In honor of Grant Belden Lora and Josh Berry Kwasi and Hana Boateng Mr. and Mrs. John Bos Ms. Janella S. Brand Courtney and Abner Breban Mr. and Mrs. Paul Brehmer Grae Gray and Joshua Brown Judy Buri In honor of Edward Coburn Ms. Linda Burnett Marla and Lainie Butler Mr. and Mrs. Matt Camp - In honor of Wyatt Camp Deneen Campbell Rebekah and Steven Carrington Megan and Fred Carty Stephanie and Jim Charanis Chartwell Law Donna and Sam Cherry Mr. and Mrs. Joel Childs Ms. Sarah Christie The Coburn Family Mr. Brian E. Cochran Nancy Cochran In honor of Ella Katherine French Erika and Jeremy Cohen In honor of Harper Cohen The Conley Family Mr. and Mrs. Adam Connor Ali Connor Maddie Cooper
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Swift Supporters ★ 2022-23
Alison Katz The Kero Family Jerrod Kerrison The Kersten Family In honor Fiona Kersten Meera and Jaideep Kibe Barbara Kindermann In honor of Luke Luskin Heather King Mr. and Mrs. Stafford J. King IV Deborah Kloder Katie Kloder In honor of Deborah Kloder Katherine and Larry Knight In honor of Weston McLean Kroger Kathi and Ken Kruithof In honor Daniel McCormick Regan and Jeffrey Kudlata Dr. Sarah Leak Mrs. Sunnie LeBlanc In honor of Olivia Thorp Mandy Lemoine Madlon and Matthew Lewis Lexis Nexis Jacob and Katherine Lilley In honor of Bella Lilley Shenaz Lilywala Rochelle Lindsey Mr. Joe LoCicero In honor of Andre’ LoCicero-Padial Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Loeb Ludmila Lopez Nick Luscre In memory of Gordon Corsetti Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Luskin Michael Lytle The Macdonald Family Ms. Ashley Malaquais Rachel and Mark Mandell Mrs. Janet Marks Merrilee and Jon Martin In honor of Grant Garcia Amanda and Daniel McCormick Ms. Celia McCoy
Hannah and Brad Meyer Carol and Laurence Miller In honor of Claire Farmer Christina Montgomery Mary-Kathryn Moore Olivia Morrison Mr. and Mrs. Michael Murphy The Nagrowski Family The Neuringer Family Catherine S. Nixon-Eagen Rebecca and Geoff Ogrin In honor of Mason Ogrin Jennifer and Ben Owens Liisa and Antti Palomaki In honor of Leif Hopkins Tonia and Dominic Parrott The Pribish Family Ashley and Michael Quackenbush In honor of Will Quackenbush Kate and Sujan Reddy Reed Family Leisa and Steven Richman In honor of Annabelle Richman Meg and Justin Ricketts Jenny Rieck Jennifer and Frederick Rigby Mr. and Mrs. Travis C. Rigdon In honor of Bennett Rigdon Angela Robertson Megan Rodriguez The Romero Menendez Family Nicole and Mark Runnels Ms. Elizabeth Rytlewski Kelei and Jason Sabatino Simone and Ian Salandy In honor of Chelsea Salandy Banks and Dan Scothorn Heather and Jonathan Scott In honor of Grayson Scott Shutterfly, LLC Diana and Barry Simmons In honor of Grady Simmons Katie and Michael Sklar Chantal and Mike Spector Lesley and Neal Stamper
Lucas Tarrant The Taylor Family Stephanie and Craig Thompson Gloria and Ellis Thorp In honor of Olivia Grace Thorp Suzi and Ellis Thorp Sophia and Jim Tidwell In honor of Harrison Tidwell Lana and Darren Tobin Doug, Rayne, Taylor and Cameron Towns Truist Turner Broadcasting Mr. and Mrs. Phil Vance In honor of Abigayle Grace Knetchel Mr. and Mrs. Eric Volpe In honor of Charlie and Henry Volpe The Von Eyser Family Ms. Suheil Walker Stephanie Walkey Elizabeth and David Wathen Meredith Weaver Ms. Svetlana Weisman In honor of Liam Weisman Mr. and Mrs. James C. Whitley In honor of Grace and Ben Gibson Leslie Whitten The Williams Family Sara and James Wynn In honor of Catherine Wynn Mr. and Mrs. Chris Wynne The Yarlagadda Family Ms. Stephanie Young Heather Hastings and Christian Zsilavetz Leila and Michael Warren In honor of Liam Warren Jen and Michael Warren Shelby L. Warren Jayne and Joe Waters Dana and Andrew Webber Leslie Whitten Qua’Aisa S. Williams Ann E. Woodall The Yarlagadda Family Heather Hastings and Christian Zsilavetz
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Grandparent Donors and Their Grandchildren Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Block Caroline Block Davis Block Mr. and Mrs. John Bos Rowan Cochran Mr. and Mrs. Paul Brehmer Jacob Parrott Judy Buri Edward Coburn Nancy Cochran Ella French Mr. and Mrs. Pete Degnan Annabelle Richman Kathy and Dan Giannini Charlie Volpe Henry Volpe Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Glenn, Jr. Madlon Lewis Lehua and Gordon Graham Landon Graham Helen and Larry Gruber Teagan Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Harms Evan Harms Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jacobs Jaxon Berry Mr. and Mrs. Ron Johnson Camden Johnson
Ms. Barbara Julyan Alexander Greenwald Andrea and Bobby Killingsworth Mary Emma Hicks Mr. and Mrs. Dieter Kindermann Luke Luskin Katherine and Larry Knight Weston McLean Mrs. Sunnie LeBlanc Olivia Grace Thorp Mr. Joe LoCicero Andre’ LoCicero-Padial Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Loeb Ansley Allen Ms. Ludmila Lopez Sofia Romero Menendez Mrs. Janet Marks Samantha Grey Merrilee and Jon Martin Grant Garcia Dr. and Mrs. Laurence Miller Claire Farmer Mr. and Mrs. Antti Palomaki Leif Hopkins Mrs. Margie Philo Liam Weisman Mr. and Mrs. Lin Rogers Jackson Schoultz Dr. Sue Straeter Chloe Cappola
Mr. and Mrs. Craig Thompson Millena Chaves Gloria and Ellis Thorp Olivia Grace Thorp Mr. and Mrs. Bo Trotter Collier Brown Mr. and Mrs. Phil Vance Abigayle Grace Knetchel Mary Cay and Creighton Warren Amanda Warren Ms. Svetlana Weisman Liam Weisman Mr. and Mrs. James C. Whitley Ben Gibson Grace Gibson
Every effort has been made to provide complete and accurate information. If errors or omissions occured, please accept our sincere apology and inform the advancement office via email at advancement@theswiftschool.org
Richard and Kelly Phillips Tuition Assistance Fund Established in 2020 by Emeritus Board Chair Dr. Richard Phillips and his wife, Kelly, Swift School’s source of income for the school’s tuition assistance program. Recipients will have demonstrated financial need as determined by the school. Proceeds from the fund help keep the school accessible to students of all financial backgrounds.
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first named endowment fund creates a permanent
Georgia GOAL ★ 2022 Contributors
Thank you to the Swift School community for your participation and support of the Georgia Private School Tax Credit Program. Since 2008, the state of Georgia has allowed taxpayers to redirect their Georgia state taxes to an approved student scholarship organization for the purpose of providing financial aid to qualified students.
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Swift School participates with the qualified student scholarship program known as Georgia GOAL.
2022 Contributors Kimberly and Joseph Aagaard
Suzanne and Robert Maynard
Tracie Arnold
Mary and William McKenzie
Veronika and Rodney Baier
Claire and Troy McLean
Heather and Marc Balizer
Ellen and Kenneth Medved
Lindsey and Matthew Bronikowski
Shayna and Anthony Nuzzo
Laura Ries and Scott Brown
Kristine and Mark Parsons
Megan and Frederick Carty
Maite and Ezequiel Paz
Judie and Scott Conner
Kelly and Richard Phillips
Lauren Estrin and Andrew Deutsch
Pamela and Christopher Pomar
Jennifer and Patrick Doak
Ashley and Michael Quackenbush
James and Rachel Farren
Loulie and Frank Reese
Dr. Brenda Morales and
Mara and Chris Robb
Mr. Ashby Foltz
Maria and Angel Romero Martinez
Ellyn and Paul Foltz
Elizabeth Rohan and
Marie and Scott Frank
Stephen Shanahan
Kathleen and Daniel Giannini
Tabor Clips
Jennifer and Paul Giliberto
Celynda and James Gary Tadlock
Angela and James Gray
Josie Redwine and Reza Tajer
Susanne and Robert Gray
Maria and Alvaro Teran
Tena and James Hargrove
Sangita and Rohit Thawani
Linda and Matt Herndon
Laura and John Thielman
Monica and Scott Hickman
Jennifer Gruber and
Christina and Christopher Hoenig
Todd Thompson
Michael and Ronald Johnson
Rayne and Douglas Towns
Natalie and Jeffrey Kirsh
Catherine and James Trotter
Melanie and Thomas Kleekamp
Jodi and Todd Turnquist
Alicia LoCicero
Amy and Richard Van Haveren
Ludmila Lopez
Sheri and Michael Verroi
Vicki and David Massey
The Georgia GOAL Program participants are listed for the 2023 tax year. For more information on GOAL, including information on how to participate, please visit www.goalscholarship.org.
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Because of the generosity of the Swift School community, we have provided students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences with a lifechanging education since 1998. Swift School gives students like Bess (above) the tools they need to succeed in the classroom and in life. We appreciate those who continue to make our giving and tuition assistance programs strong. Success with dyslexia starts at Swift School.
2023-24 Board of Trustees Scott Frank, Chair Scott Conner, Vice Chair Josie Redwine, Secretary Michael Wright, Treasurer Marc Balizer Kristen Delaney Bill Doran Kelly Fox Jennifer Gruber Jack Hall Linda Herndon Scott Kilburn Alicia LoCicero Seth Peabody Zach Polun Chris Pomar, Ex-Officio Robert Gray, Emeritus Jeff Kudlata, Emeritus Richard Phillips, Emeritus Gail Swift, Emerita