TLC Gala Program Book

THE LEARNING CENTER FOR THE DEAF GALA CELEBRATION MAY 11, 2022

TLC GALA Board of Trustees Sarah Glenn-Smith Shilpa Hanumantha Ralph Hinckley Val Hollingsworth Jay Innes Faye Kuo Evan Ricker Al Santoro Marilyn Sass-Lehrer Glenda Savitz Kathleen Vesey* Trustee Emeritae/i Robert Badavas Jeffrey Freedman Ed Gotgart Joseph Grainger Heather Harker David Mansfield Daniel McManus Christopher Needham Sal Perisano Glenn Pransky

Executive Directors Emeritae/i Judy Vreeland Mike Bello TLC Gala Committee (In addition to *)

Samantha Castro ‘12 Carla Del Pizzo Matthew Kohashi Patti McCarthy Jonah Meehan ‘06 Diane Mercier Isidore Niyongabo Blaine Schnare Ivy Velez

In Loving Memory Founder, Executive Director & Trustee Emeritus Warren Schwab

GOLD SPONSOR

SILVER SPONSORS Thank you for all that you do for TLC. Your dedication and ingenuity have been outstanding. It's inspiring to see the work being done for the organization.

Thank you for changing impossible work into possible work.

Ralph and Mary Pat Hinckley and family.

SILVER SPONSORS The Badavas Family has been connected to TLC for more than two-thirds of the school’s history. Our connection runs deeper than simply as a ‘donors.’ TLC offered foundational support when our son was a toddler, the opportunity to join an amazing community, develop new friendships, and create a lifelong association. What we know is that 'seasonal changes,’ regardless of origin, does not deter our staff from their dedicated service. The COVID pandemic was such a ‘seasonal change.’ Some storms are heartier than others, and cause us to shift our direction, but at its core, TLC is strong, and committed to its mission. For more than over 50 years this school, now a multiservice institution, has provided the support and services necessary for a very special community to thrive.

The staff we know, and the staff we knew, have always led by example.

We are pleased to continue the journey with you.

BRONZE SPONSORS

BRONZE SPONSORS

BRONZE SPONSORS

PARTNER SPONSORS We salute all TLC staff. You make a difference every day.

With you, all things are possibleour true Superheroes!

With much appreciation, Carolyn Scafidi and Kathy Vesey

Fifty years gone by is a remarkable time in the history of Deaf education in the Commonwealth and TLC is to be applauded for embracing an original bi-bi education back with Marie Philip as leading the way back in the day! Congrats on coming this far!

- Suzann Bedrosian

PARTNER SPONSORS Thank you to the interpreting team! You are amazing! I wouldn't choose to work anywhere else!

Thanks to TLC community for being my second home!!

- Betty and Bob Filipkowski

BE POSSIBLE! -Judy & Jeff Freedman

PARTNER SPONSORS CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE TLC STAFF -SAL PERISANO & DORICE DIONNE

TD BANK IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE LEARNING CENTER FOR THE DEAF TD BANK, AMERICA'S MOST CONVENIENT BANK, IS A TOP 10 U.S. BANK, OFFERING A FULL RANGE OF RETAIL, SMALL BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.

Congratulations to TLC Staff for your incredible work.

-Mike and Tasha Bello

Donna Moy-Bruno Realtor-Results Realty New England Cell: (508) 259-0712 Office: (978) 562-6200 info@Donna.realtor Thank you TLC Staff for all that you do!

A Special Thanks to...

Be Moore Interpreting TLC Interpreting Services TLC Advancement Office