Head of School Report from the
MISSION STATEMENT
Washington Episcopal School inspires academic and personal excellence within a joyful learning environment to develop students who are kind, confident, and prepared.
VISION STATEMENT
Washington Episcopal School students stride confidently into the world, delight in it, and contribute to it.
Washington Episcopal School
PK3 - Grade 8
5600 Little Falls Parkway
Bethesda, MD 20816
301.652.7878
www.w-e-s.org
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Dear WES Community,
Last year marked my tenth year as Head of School at Washington Episcopal School, a milestone that offered me a moment to pause and reflect on all we have accomplished together. I am incredibly proud of how far we have come, and of the students who fill our halls with curiosity and kindness, of the educators who bring our mission to life each day, and of the community that continues to grow stronger and more connected with every passing year. Even after a decade, I still feel the same sense of excitement and possibility that I did when I first arrived. In many ways, it feels like we are just getting started!
I am deeply grateful to Board Chair Jeff Tignor and the Board of Trustees for their steadfast leadership and partnership. Their commitment to advancing the goals of our Strategic Plan has allowed us to continue investing boldly in our people, programs, and campus. I am equally thankful for our educators, whose daily devotion to our students keeps WES joyful and forward-thinking. And to our families, alumni, grandparents, and friends, thank you for the many ways you show up for this school, whether through the Annual Fund, the Auction Gala, or the countless hours you volunteer to make WES thrive.
This was a year of momentum and innovation. We introduced HMH Into Reading® in Grades K–6, providing a cohesive, research-based literacy framework that builds strong readers and writers. In Middle School, we launched a new Grade 6 Executive Functioning course to give students practical strategies in organization, planning, and self-management. In support of ongoing professional growth, our faculty and staff came together to develop the Portrait of a WES Educator, a shared framework for goal setting that reflects what it means to be a kind, confident, and prepared educator at WES.
We also took major steps forward in sustainability and communication. More than 400 solar panels were installed across our campus over the summer, an investment expected to supply nearly 70% of the school’s electricity while modeling environmental stewardship for our students. And with the launch of our new website and school app over the summer, families can now stay connected to school life with greater ease and immediacy.
Each of these milestones represents more than operational progress; they reflect who we are as a community. We are learners and doers, innovators and stewards, grounded in our Episcopal values and united by a shared belief in the power of joyful learning.
Thank you for your continued partnership and for the countless ways you make Washington Episcopal School stronger every year.
With gratitude,
Danny Vogelman Head of School
Dear WES Community,
This past year was one of energy, growth, and gratitude at Washington Episcopal School. Building on the foundation of our Strategic Plan, the Board of Trustees continued to support the school’s mission, champion its educators, and strengthen the programs that make WES such an extraordinary place to learn and grow.
This year, the Board supported the administration and faculty in advancing key Strategic Plan goals. The Facilities Committee led sustainability discussions that resulted in new solar panels. The Development Committee strengthened alumni engagement, while the Investment Committee made strategic portfolio adjustments. The Trustees Committee refined evaluation processes and clarified trustee recruitment and selection to ensure strong, mission-driven governance.
Our Annual Fund, led by co-chairs Samara and Brian Jones, embodied the theme Joy in the Journey. Their leadership inspired a remarkable outpouring of generosity from our families, and the campaign surpassed its goal by more than $50,000, raising over $510,000. Their message of joy, gratitude, and shared purpose reflected the very best of our community.
The Auction Gala, chaired by Michelle Deville, brought that same sense of celebration to life. With the theme Mardi Gras| Down in New Orleans, Michelle and her talented “Krewe” of volunteers were the architects of a vibrant and joyful event, providing an authentic New Orleans Mardi Gras experience for all attendees, with no detail forgotten. The Auction grossed $369,000, including nearly $130,000 through the Raise Your Paddle for Educator Excellence initiative. Funds from this effort supported professional development, classroom innovation, teacher wellness and support, and the recruitment and retention of exceptional educators who embody the spirit of WES.
The Parents Association, led by Martha Orzechowski (President), Laura Xanders (Vice President), Anna Pugh (Secretary), and Martha Velez (Treasurer), continued to strengthen the bonds that make our community so special. Through beloved traditions, thoughtful events, and countless acts of volunteerism, the PA once again demonstrated the dedication and heart that define WES families.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I extend my deepest thanks to our Head of School, Danny Vogelman, our outstanding faculty and staff, and every parent, grandparent, alumnus, and friend whose time, talent, and generosity sustain this incredible school. Together, we continue to build a community rooted in joy, purpose, and possibility.
It is a privilege to serve as your Board Chair, and I look forward to another year of growth and shared success.
Board Chair, WES Board of Trustees
Report from the Board Chair
Head of School
Danny Vogelman
Board of Trustees
Chairman Emeritus
Robert E. Freer, Jr. * ◊
Chair
Jeff Tignor
Vice-Chair
Amy Kearbey
Secretary
Samira Woodings
Treasurer
Nigel Howard
The Reverend Patricia Phaneuf Alexander
Theresa Carnegie
Tony D’Emidio
Jason Gray
Jay Irwin
Katrina Kimpel
Brad Lukanic
Jess Mailloux (Kelly)
Nicole Miller
Mike Nelson
Martha Orzechowski
Jay Panchal
Cri-Cri Randolph ’98
Kathryn Stewart
Liz Tyndall
Britt A. Snider ’88
Trustee Emeritus
Founding Trustee
Founders Award Recipient
Congratulations CLASS of 2025
THE STUDENTS FROM THE CLASS OF 2025 CHOSE TO ATTEND THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS:
Sofia Alfonso-Iglesias
St. Andrew's Episcopal School
Emil Bendiksby
Walt Whitman High School
Meharriew Bekele St. Albans School
Abby D’Emidio Holton-Arms School
Nora Davis School Without Walls
Alexandra Ehrenberg Georgetown Visitation
Jakob Ekblom The Field School
Alec Goulet
Walt Whitman High School
Henry Hasselwander
St. Andrew's Episcopal School
Bennett Jordan
St. Andrew's Episcopal School
Owen Kearbey
St. Andrew's Episcopal School
Freddy Kinsarvik
Walt Whitman High School
Makoto Lattin
The Hawai’i Preparatory Academy
Pax Lukanic St. Albans School
Adonia Mackey
St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School
Evie Marvin St. Andrew's Episcopal School
Gabriella Miller Bullis School
Max Misch Georgetown Day School
Lizzy Moulds Bullis School
Simon Nesvåg Østerås Secondary School (Norway)
Sophia Panchal
St. Andrew's Episcopal School
James Pierce The Field School
Liza Rosan The Potomac School
Charlotte Rothwell
St. Johns College High School
Jane Rothwell Connelly School of the Holy Child
Ken Saito Georgetown Day School
Emerson Smith Acree The Potomac School
Bella Stroud St. Andrew's Episcopal School
Marie Tevosyan
Thomas S. Wooton High School
Jace Vogelman
Walter Johnson High School
Trey Vogelman
Walter Johnson High School
Thomas Wilan
Georgetown Preparatory School
Jake Wilson
Our Lady of Good Counsel
Eliot Witherspoon
Richard Montgomery
High School
Quinn Woodings
Landon School
Luisa Zandamela
The Madeira School
as of June 4, 2025
GRADE 8 STUDENTS
received acceptances from the following outstanding secondary and boarding schools:
Bishop Ireton
Bishop O'Connell
Bullis School*
Connelly School of the Holy Child*
Edmund Burke School
The Field School*
Flint Hill
Georgetown Day School*
Georgetown Preparatory School*
Georgetown Visitation*
Gonzaga College High School
The Hawai’i Preparatory Academy*
Holton-Arms School
Iolani School (HI)
Landon School*
The Madeira School*
McLean School
Mid-Pacific Institute (HI)
Østerås Secondary School (Norway)*
Our Lady of Good Counsel*
The Potomac School*
Punahou School (HI)
Richard Montgomery High School*
St. Albans School*
St. Andrew's Episcopal School*
St. Anselm's Abbey School
St. Johns College High School*
St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School*
Sandy Spring Friends School
School Without Walls*
Sidwell Friends
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart
Thomas S. Wooton High School*
Walt Whitman High School*
Walter Johnson High School*
Washington International School
Kind. Confident. Prepared. Class of 2025
* Will Attend as of June 4, 2025
Liza Owen Gabby Jace Lizzy Simon
Ken Evie Quinn Bella Jakob Meharriew
Jane Freddy Luisa Eliot Nora Trey
Jake Charlotte Henry Abby Emerson Makoto
Marie Emil Sofia Max Sophia James
Bennett Doni Pax Alexandra Thomas Alec
WES FACULTY
Danny Vogelman, Head of School
Katie Abarr
Safia Aksouh
Rachel Auerbach
Kim Bair*
Ivanna Bandura
Adam Bergman
Justin Black
Scout Bowman
Ali Bratun*
Barbora Bridle
Tiffney Brockway*
Jess Brockway
Lauren Brooks
Barbara Burkhardt
Alexis (Doyle) Christ ’10
Courtney Clark
Kevin Corcy
Kristin Cuddihy
Amy Davies
Janice Davis*
Lexie DePont
Amina DeVries
Jeanna DiCarlo
Caterina Earle*
Katya Elkassem
Mehdi Elkassem*
Diana England
Krista Engler
Grace Fisher
Matt Foster
Ann Freniere
Emma Garry
Jill Gelman
Susan Girgis
Jessamine Griewahn-Okita
Emmy Hass
Jody Henderson
Ian Hendrie
Annalisa Herrero
Katie Hopper
Bill Isola*
* St. George’s Society Member
Ana Karam
Meghan Keller
Lily Kim
Laura Kissinger
Tolek Kozlov*
Katherine Kunze
Will Layman
Nick Lellenberg
Caitlin Lennon*
Amnee Lindbloom
Levan Mamatsashvili
Jon Marshall
Meredith Mason
Michele Maxson
Jose Morales
Joyce O'Donnell*
Moira O'Kon
Patrick Pané*
Molly Patruno
Kristen Pitts
Joel Pizarro Caviedes
Tanya Powell
Chris Pruiett
Katie Rothwell
Bronwyn Roy
Amy Ruberl
Rana Ryan
Dave Schuessler*
Monica Shelly
Andy Singletary-Benton
Hao Song
Chelsea Stolt
Wendy Tasin
Erica Taylor
Tracy Theal
Ron Valenzia*
Maria Viera
Tiana Wang
Forrest Wright
Stacy Xu
Cameron Yeutter
LaKisha Yirenkyi*
WES FACULTY
Membership in the Society is open to those faculty, staff, and administrators who have faithfully served the School for 15 years or more.
ABOUT THE ANNUAL REPORT
Washington Episcopal School’s Annual Report covers the fiscal year from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, and is published by the Development Office. In compiling this report, every effort has been made to ensure that it is accurate and complete. If we have made an error, please accept our sincere apologies and contact us by phone, 301-652-7878, or email (broy@w-e-s.org) so that we may correct our records. Thank you for your generous support!
We are sincerely grateful to each and every individual listed within these pages. We are especially thankful to you for your dedication to our mission with your generosity and spirit of community.
July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
COMMITTEES 2024-2025
Board Committees
Executive
Jeff Tignor, Chair
Amy Kearbey, Vice Chair
Samira Woodings, Secretary
Nigel Howard, Treasurer
Danny Vogelman, Head of School
Audit
Katrina Kimpel, Chair
Jay Panchal
Wendy Tasin*
Development
Liz Tyndall, Chair
Bronwyn Roy*
Brian Flahaven*
Karaine Howard*
Tyler Jeffrey*
Nicole Miller
Anna Pugh*
Cri-Cri Randolph ‘98
Amy Samman*
Nora Shuler*
Kathryn Stewart
Crystal Wade*
Facilities
Jay Irwin, Chair
Scott Hammons*
Mike Hess*
Lauren LeFebvre*
Brad Lukanic
Jim Roy*
Dave Schuessler*
Aaron Tasin*
Wendy Tasin* Zum Xanders*
Finance
Nigel Howard, Chair
Simon Allison*
Wes Bricker*
Matt Kelly*
Greg Locraft*
Nicole Miller
Cliff Roberti*
Wendy Tasin*
Regina Williams *
Investment
Nigel Howard, Chair
Simon Allison*
Matt Kelly*
Greg Locraft*
Nicole Miller
Cliff Roberti*
Wendy Tasin*
Regina Williams*
Trustees
Samira Woodings, Chair
Theresa Carnegie
Tony D’Emidio
Amy Kearbey
Jessica Mailloux (Kelly)
Nicole Miller
Martha Orzechowski
Jay Panchal
Bronwyn Roy*
*Non-Board Member | Board Chair and Head of School sit ex-officio on all committees.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
FRONT ROW (L TO R): Danny Vogelman, Martha Orzechowski, Jay Panchal, Jess Mailloux (Kelly), Liz Tyndall, Nicole Miller, Amy Kearbey
BACK ROW (L TO R): Jason Gray, Jay Irwin, Jeff Tignor, Kathryn Stewart, Cri-Cri Randolph ‘98, Samira Woodings, Mike Nelson, Nigel Howard
NOT PICTURED: Reverend Patricia Phaneuf
Alexander, Theresa Carnegie, Tony D'Emidio, Katrina Kimpel, Brad Lukanic, Robert E. Freer Jr., Britt Snider ‘88
LEADERSHIP
Annual Fund
Co-Chairs
Samara & Brian Jones
Parent Representatives
Sarah Demerest
Meaghan Feder
Nicole Lucas
Tamra Meyer
Nora Shuler
Liz Tyndall, Board Liaison
Parents Association
Martha Orzechowski, President
Laura Xanders, Vice President
Anna Pugh, Secretary
Martha Velez, Treasurer
Activities Chairs and Directors
Director of Community Engagement
Nancy Matthews (Desilvio)
Director of the Family Partnership Series
Cindy Oh (Bricker)
Director of Faculty Appreciation
Jennifer Cannistra (Roberts)
Directors of the Fathers Club
Stefan Awad, Tony D’Emidio, Greg Pugh
Director of the Mothers Club
Emma Cowan
Book Fair Co-Chairs
Greg Pugh, Brandon Rosati, Melissa Tye
Used Uniform Shop Directors
Mary Carpenter (Hasselwander),
Brie Gardner, Akiko Lattin,
Nancy Matthews (Desilvio),
Martha Orzechowski, Heidi Tseu (Goulet),
Laura Xanders
Auction Committee
Chair
Michelle Deville
Krewe
Caryn Alagno
Etsegenet Ayele & Solomon Aregga (Solomon)
Heather & Andrew Ford
Karaine Howard
Allison Marvin
Vicki Panchal
Anna & Greg Pugh
Amy Samman
Khalelah Sandy
Wendy Tasin
Liz Tyndall
Volunteers
Jess Brockway
Tricia Chapman
Sharon D'Emidio
Meaghan Feder
Brie Gardner
Julie Hoopes
Anna Irwin
Halley Jensen
Lily Kim
Tatyana Lukasheva (Plahin)
Jessica Mailloux (Kelly)
Michele Maxson (Tepper)
Ruthanne Minoru (Emmett)
Natasha & Ian Narine
Amy Norris White
Becky Schindler
Meredith Sharp
Debbie-Ann Thompson
Sandy Vogelman
Siobhan Wilan
Louise Wild
Samira Woodings
Annual Fund Co-Chairs, Samara & Brian Jones and family
Auction Chair Michelle Deville
PA Leadership Anna Pugh, Martha Velez, Martha Orzechowski, and Laura Xanders
ANNUAL FUND Donor Appreciation
Leadership Giving Circles
Friends Circle (continued)
William K. Rawson
Lawrence Redmond ’14
Colin Redmond ’18
Jane A. Reeves
Barbara & Thomas Rehermann
Jonathan Rice ’05
Carolina Richards ’02 & Edward Bennett
Sabina & Dino Rinaldi
Mary Roddy
Rachel & Christopher Rodriguez
Nancy Rosan
Katie & Patrick Rothwell
Cornelia & David Royle
Rana Ryan
Kathy & Russ Scholl
Petie & Dave Schuessler
Monica & Jacob Shelly
Archana Shukla
Andy Singletary-Benton
Katie Skinner ’18
Nicole Ruman Skinner & David Skinner
Wendy & Thomas Slagle
Amy Dine & Timothy Stefanick
Susan Stern
Chelsea Stolt
Marisa Ramirez de Arellano & Steve Swaney
Wendy Tasin
Erica Taylor
Marie Tayman
Michele Maxson & Jonathan Tepper
Tracy Theal
Eleanor Q. Tignor
Ann & Wallace Tillman
Patty & George Troendle
Heidi Tseu (Goulet)
Ronald M. Valenzia
Colleen Kelley & James Wakely
Martine Wauters & Ivan Velev
Maria Viera
Mary E. Walsh
Ruihong & Dechun Wang
Leigh & Charles Weil
Jane Wilson & Stephen Wells
Ximena Pinell & Joshua White
Mary White
Louise & Mike Wiggins
Anna & Matthew Wolf
Faris Woodings ’15
Holden Woodings ’17
Miles Woodings ’17
Rachelle & Stu Work
Forrest Wright ’04
Marie & Raymond Wright
Cameron Yeutter
LaKisha & Kojoe Yirenkyi
Galina Yordanova (Jordanoff LaChat)
William Zumeta
Wesley's Circle
Alumni Gift of $100 to $750
One Anonymous Donor
Lindsay Bratun ’10
Marco Burrows ’20
Stefani Buster ’90
Faith Collins ’07
Alexander Glaser ’01
Hayley Henderson ’00
Matthew Jackson ’13
Harrison Kehler ’18
John Metelski III ’07
Sophia Orzechowski ’24
Lawrence Redmond ’14
Colin Redmond ’18
Evelyn Skinner ’24
Young Alumni Circle
Gift of $20 - $99 by an alum who graduated within eight years of report
Katie Skinner ’18
Holden Woodings ’17
Miles Woodings ’17
CORPORATE
MATCHING GIFTS are a great way to increase the impact of your gift and are added to personal donation totals for determining circle designations.
Corporate, donor-advised, and matching gifts to WES have been received from the following corporations:
Applied Materials Foundation
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
BNY Mellon Community Partnership
The Chicago Community Foundation
Cisco
CVC Philanthropy
Fidelity Charitable Campaign
The Francesco and Mary Giambelli Foundation, Inc.
Givinga Foundation
Lumina Foundation
The McCloskey Family Trust
The Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust, Inc.
National Philanthropic Trust
Novartis
Publicis
Rodriguez Family Foundation
Schwab Charitable
T. Rowe Price
US Charitable Trust
ANNUAL FUND Family Donors By Grade
CLASS OF 2035
PK3
Two Anonymous Donors
Lindsay & Edward Barr
Mehak Gupta & Ajay Chandhok
Rebecca & Nathaniel Edmonds
Ruthanne Minoru & Josh Emmett
Brie & David Gardner
Farrah Holder
Lily & Se Jin Kim
Beth Tossell & Kristin Pitts
Keeley & Britt ’88 Snider
CLASS OF 2034
PK4
Anand Family (Singh)
Sabine & Vares Belony
Rebecca & Nathaniel Edmonds
Halley & Chris Jensen
Zoe & Nicholas Klein
Allyson & Matthew Mullen
Lenita & Dave Posin
Crystal & Shomari Wade
Amy Norris White & David White
CLASS OF 2033
Kindergarten
Four Anonymous Donors
Jess & TJ Brockway
Sulan Fung & Kashif Browne
Nalini & Kevin Corcy
Juliette Jarvis & Colin Flynn
Brie & David Gardner
Erin & John Hall
Emmy & Chris Hass
Molly & Michael Hess
Antoun de Almeida Luiza & Oliver Masetti
Elizabeth & Joel Merriman
Subika Farazi & Jan Nolte
Martha & Ryan Orzechowski
Paola Duque Samper & Joel Pizarro Caviedes
Aleksandra & Som Priestley
Rachel & Christopher Rodriguez
Hayley Jarvi & Roger Schagrin
Tyler Jeffrey & Adam Tarosky
Amy Norris White & David White
Tianlun Liu & Longmei Zhang
CLASS OF 2032
Grade 1
Susan & Stefan Awad
Michelle & Michael Bongiorno
Victoria & John Capehart
Sarah & Scott Cryder
Meaghan & Kevin Feder
Heather & Andrew Ford
Heather Forbes & Bill Gardner
Gina Ruebensaal & Josh Grossman
Tenisha Harrison
Lauren & Kristian Jensen
Chewanda & Brandon Jones
Lily & Se Jin Kim
Zoe & Nicholas Klein
Brigette & Peter Marangos
Anna Fogel & Robert Nelson
Cliff & Amy Roberti
Monica & Jacob Shelly
Wendy & Theo Slagle
CLASS OF 2031
Grade 2
One Anonymous Donor
Drina Saric & Marco Arena
Nicole B. Brener-Schmitz
Sulan Fung & Kashif Browne
Tricia & Stu Chapman
Nancy Matthews & Giuseppe Desilivo
Rebecca & Nathaniel Edmonds
Kate & Steve Humm
Renee Evans Jackman & Ricardo Jackman
Amy & Rob Kearbey
Subika Farazi & Jan Nolte
Lenita & Dave Posin
Rachel & Christopher Rodriguez
Amy & Fadi Samman
Nora Shuler (Bodner)
Hanna Kim & Greg Simon
Michele Maxson & Jonathan Tepper
Marina Kamara & Alozie Uneze
Laura & Zum Xanders
Galina Yordanova (Jordanoff LaChat)
CLASS OF 2030
Grade 3
Ansley & Simon Allison
Susan & Stefan Awad
Ann & Joshua Bolten
Jess & TJ Brockway
Jessica & Jeffrey Drichta
Juliette Jarvis & Colin Flynn
Samara & Brian Jones
Maryam & Kourosh Nazari
Khalelah & Akobe Sandy
Tyler Jeffrey & Adam Tarosky
Dianna Grigoryan & Kolya Tevosyan
Ximena Pinell & Joshua White
CLASS OF 2029
Grade 4
Three Anonymous Donors
Iman Al-Hussein & Joe Yax (Mirza)
Cindy Oh & Wesley Bricker
Barbora & Tom Bridle
Tricia & Stu Chapman
Courtney & Wes Clark
Michelle Deville
Meaghan & Kevin Feder
Mira Patel & Viraj Gandhi
Kristin & Matthew Gunther
Elin & Gustav Hofverberg
Christine Minarich & William Hudson
Jess Mailloux & Matt Kelly
Margaret Vernon & James Kurtz
Brigette & Peter Marangos
Elizabeth & Joel Merriman
The Meyer Family
Bess Puvathingal & Jonathan Milde
Robyn & Chris Pashby
Amy & Cliff Roberti
Jen Cannistra & Blake Roberts
Meredith & Jess Sharp
Debbie-Ann & Everald Thompson
Jennifer San Pietro & Jonathan Wakely
Karlie & Tim Wilson
Laura & Zum Xanders
CLASS OF 2028
Grade 5
One Anonymous Donor
Ansley & Simon Allison
Drina Saric & Marco Arena
Susan & Stefan Awad
Melissa & Timothy Bolla
Sarah & Scott Cryder
Shital Desai & Amal Dave
Sarah & Brady Demarest
Ivy & Robey Duke
Jennifer & Leo Farber
Mindy Cohen & Brian Flahaven
Shelley & Brett Guiley
Kristin & Matthew Gunther
Emily & David Kingsland
Longmei Zhang & Tianlun Liu
Claire Mezoughem
Jennifer & Ryan Norfolk
Paola Duque Samper & Joel Pizarro Caviedes
Anndi & Dan Pomykala
Clare & Joel Rayburn
Lauren & Mehran Rouhanian
Bronwyn & Jim Roy
Heidi Tseu (Goulet)
Ruihong & Dechun Wang
Ximena Pinell & Joshua White
CLASS OF 2027
Grade 6
One Anonymous Donor
Caryn & David Alagno
Ashley & Peyton Craighill
Sharon & Tony D’Emidio
Nancy Matthews & Giuseppe Desilvio
Oluchi & Anyi Elekwachi
Meaghan & Kevin Feder
Jill & Marc Fioravanti
Juliette Jarvis & Colin Flynn
Laurel & Mike Fountain
Melody & Alexander Freeman
Kristina Heiberger & Brian Greer
Kate & Steve Humm
Lauren & Kristian Jensen
Amy & Rob Kearbey
Jennifer & Robert Keller
Jess Mailloux & Matt Kelly
Mirjam Ehl & Tor Kinsarvik
Anna Deeny Morales & Greg Locraft
Dariko & Levan Mamatsashvili
Sandy & Tom McCarthy
Nicole Lucas & Tamra Meyer
Sabina & Dino Rinaldi
Jen Cannistra & Blake Roberts
Anna Holloway & Tejinder Singh
Michele Maxson & Jonathan Tepper
Kemi & Jeffrey Tignor
Amber & Patrick Tofilon
The Tye Family
Marina Kamara & Alozie Uneze
Bertha Briceno & Mathis Wagner
Karlie & Tim Wilson
Marie & Raymond Wright
CLASS OF 2026
Grade 7
One Anonymous Donor
Etsegenet Ayele & Solomon Aregga (Solomon)
Jana & James Banks
Michelle & Michael Bongiorno
Cindy Oh & Wesley Bricker
Courtney & Wesley Clark
Crystal Day (Anthony)
Sarah & Brady Demarest
Elissa & Salvatore DiCarlo
Jennifer & Leo Farber
Yvette & Brodi Fontenot
Tenisha Harrison
Karaine & Nigel Howard
Christine Minarich & William Hudson
Anna & Jay Irwin
Fabian Jozsa
Katrina & Scott Kimpel
Bess Puvathingal & Jonathan Milde
Natasha & Ian Narine (Ingram)
Maryam & Kourosh Nazari
Barbara & Thomas Rehermann
Lauren & Mehran Rouhanian
Bronwyn & Jim Roy
Liz & Bill Tyndall
Leigh & Charles Weil
Siobhan & Jonathan Wilan
Tatyana Lukasheva & Eric Wimer (Plahin)
Anna & Matthew Wolf
CLASS OF 2025
Grade 8
Luis Alfonso
Jessica & Andrew Davis
Kim Davis (Stroud)
Sharon & Tony D’Emidio
Mary Carpenter & Andrew Hasselwander
Amy & Robert Kearbey
Mirjam Ehl & Tor Kinsarvik
Jennifer Logun & Brad Lukanic
Nicole & Paul Miller
Brent Anderson & Jeff Moulds
Susan Howells & Nancy Pierce
Megan & Peter Rosan
Katie & Patrick Rothwell
Masashi Saito
Dianna Grigoryan & Kolya Tevosyan
Heidi Tseu (Goulet)
Sandy & Danny Vogelman
Siobhan & Jonathan Wilan
Karlie & Tim Wilson
Liz & Eric Witherspoon
Samira Woodings
Christine Dieterich & Rogerio Zandamela
PAST FACULTY DONORS
Jane Boynton
Fran Caterini
Nate Dennison
Ellen D. Gagné
Claire Henderson
Kathy Herman
Sally Koenig
Susie Loutoo
Lee McBride
Mary Lee Nickel
Amanda Phillips
Sarah Poland
Jane Reeves
Rachel Rodriguez
Na'kia Simpson ’10
Petie Schuessler
Susan Stern
Marie Tayman
Nancy Wright
FRIENDS OF WES DONORS
Denise Alleyne
Mary King
Mary E. Walsh
MILESTONE DONORS
WES is extremely appreciative to the following donors whose loyalty and generosity to the school extends for more than 10 years of giving with one or more gifts to the Annual Fund or a restrcited fund (such as The Deighton Alleyne Fund, St. George’s Society Memorial Gifts, or The Isabelle S. Schuessler Fund for Faculty) in this giving year.
35+ Years
Kristin Butler
Ellen & Neal Bien
L. Britt Snider
30 to 34 Years
Kim & Jim Bair
Jane Boynton
Janet & John Gosnell
Claire & Jim Henderson
Sally Koenig
Audur Kugajevsky
William Rawson
Jane Reeves
Susan Stern
Nancy & Lou Wright
25 to 29 Years
Ali & Joe Bratun
Gina Mirigliano & Peter Butturini
Kathleen Bradley
Fran Caterini
Patti & Steve Collins
Caterina Earle
Kathy & Paul Herman
Meredith & Bill Isola
Natalia & Tolek Kozlov
Michael Pfeifer
Petie & Dave Schuessler
Marie Tayman
20 to 24 Years
Patrice Wolfe & Jonathan Bazemore
Janice & Brett Davis
Barbara & Clement Dinsmore
Katya & Mehdi Elkassem
Ellen Gagné
Elisa Geier
Hayley Henderson ’00
Roberta Lilly
Lynn & Matthew Mahaffie
Lee McBride
Lynne M. Miller (Metelski)
Mary Lee Nickel
Ann Cowgill & Scott Norton
Cri-Cri ’98 & Matt Randolph
Keeley & Britt ’88 Snider
Jane Wilson & Stephen Wells
Rachelle & Stu Work
LaKisha & Kojoe Yirenkyi
The Woodings Family
15 to 19 Years
Courtney Bratun ’09
Lindsay Bratun ’10
Tiffney & Tim Brockway
Theresa & Les Carnegie
Alexander Glaser ’01
Ana & Philippe Karam
Kelly & Mike Nelson
Emily & Chas King
Caitlin Lennon
Patricia Donnelly & John Massaro
Elizabeth & Timothy McTaggart
Stacey & Andrew Milne
Joyce & Steve O’Donnell
Jane & Donald O'Kieffe
Anna & Patrick Pané
Denise & Scott Peel
Carolina Richards ’02
Ronald Valenzia
10 to 14 Years
Caryn & David Alagno
Etsegenet Ayele & Solomon Aregga (Solomon)
Nanette & Ross Bevan
Michele & Rick Bond
Michele Sumilas & David E. Carney
Faith Collins ’07
Sarah & Brady Demarest
Amanda & Nate Dennison
Natalia & Peter Jordan
Katie Hopper
Karaine & Nigel Howard
Jess Mailloux & Matt Kelly
Tim Kennedy
Nick Lellenberg
The Martin Family Charitable Foundation
Claire Mezoughem
Nicole & Paul Miller
Natasha & Ian Narine (Ingram)
Jill Norton
Paola Duque Samper & Joel Pizarro Caviedes
Lawrence Redmond ’14
Lia and David Royle
Katie & Patrick Rothwell
Dianna Grigoryan & Kolya Tevosyan
Liz & Bill Tyndall
Maria Viera
Sandy & Danny Vogelman
ANNUAL FUND 20% CLUB
The 20% Club is a special recognition for donors who give 20% more to the Annual Fund than in the previous year.
Eight Years
Sarah & Brady Demarest
Four Years
Michelle & Michael Bongiorno
Tricia & Stu Chapman
Amy & Dave Curren
Rebecca & Nathaniel Edmonds
Martha & Ryan Orzechowski
Siobhan & Jonathan Wilan
Two Years
Lindsay Bratun ’10
Anna & Jay Irwin
Colin Redmond ’18
Lawrence Redmond ’14
Masashi Saito
Amy & Fadi Samman
Petie & Dave Schuessler
Maria Viera
Jennifer San Pietro & Jonathan Wakely
Liz & Eric Witherspoon
Dorothy & Ken Woodcock
One Year
Three Anonymous Donors
Patricia Phaneuf Alexander
Etsegenet Ayele & Solomon Aregga
Ivanna Bandura
Nanette & Ross Bevan
Michele & Rick Bond
Tiffney & Tim Brockway
Jess & TJ Brockway
Gina Mirigliano & Peter Butturini
Amy & John Chapman
Tricia & Stu Chapman
David Clarke
Sarah & Scott Cryder
Lexie DePont
Barbara & Clement Dinsmore
Amanda Phillips & Matt Foster
Mirjam Ehl & Tor Kinsarvik
Heather Forbes & Bill Gardner
Susan Girgis
Virginia Ruebensaal & Joshua Grossman
Shelley & Brett Guiley
Emmy & Chris Hass
Jody Henderson
Christine Minarich & William Hudson
Matthew Jackson '13
Lauren & Kristian Jensen
Chewanda & Brandon Jones
Samara & Brian Jones
Jennifer & Robert Keller
Lily & Se Jin Kim
Sibao Xu & Tianfei Liao
Lynn & Matt Mahaffie
Dariko & Levan Mamatsashvili
Brigette & Peter Marangos
Luiza Antoun de Almeida & Oliver Masetti
Jon Marshall
Laurelle & Ron McCready
Kathy & Kevin O'Connor
Anna & Patrick Pané
Denise & Scott Peel
Michael G. Pfeifer
Beth Tossell & Kristen Pitts
Mary Roddy
Katie & Patrick Rothwell
Rana Ryan
Archana Shukla
Katie Skinner ’18
Susan Stern
Marisa Ramirez de Arellano & Steve Swaney
Tyler Jeffrey & Adam Tarosky
Wendy & Aaron Tasin
Patty & George Troendle
Marina Kamara & Alozie Uneze
Crystal & Shomari Wade
Karlie & Tim Wilson
Forrest Wright ’04
Laura & Zum Xanders
Bill Zumeta
HONORING GIFTS
Our thoughtful donors have chosen to make gifts to WES in honor of a special individual or group.
Honoring Langston Clark ’29 and Layla Clark ’26
Sylvia & Craig Jenkins
In honor of Caroline Curren ’30 and Andrew Curren ’28
Justine & Jim Tenney
In honor of John Dahlberg ’13 and Nora Dahlberg ’10’s years at WES
Deidre Donahue & James Dahlberg
In honor of Ms. Jessamine Griewahn-Okita, a remarkable person and impressive teacher
Mary King
In honor of Parker Lotstein ’14 and Madison Lotstein ’12
Kristin Huffman & Robert Lotstein
In honor of Alice Pfeifer ’05, Charlie Pfeifer ’01, and Mike Pfeifer’00
Michael G. Pfeifer
Honoring the teachers of Mason Roy ’28 and Harrison Roy ’26
Laurelle & Ron McCready
MEMORIAL GIFTS
We thank our donors for making a donation in memory of the following people for the 2024-2025 school year:
In memory of Deighton Alleyne III and Dolores Alleyne
Denise Alleyne
In memory of Jan Davison, WES Founding Teacher
The Bratun Family
In loving memory of Virginia Snider, one of the co-founders of WES
Keeley and Britt '88 Snider
L. Britt Snider
RESTRICTED & SPECIAL GIFTS
We are grateful to these donors who have chosen to support the school in ways that reflect their interests and align with the needs and mission of the school.
Cindy Oh & Wesley Bricker
Jon Bulman
Sharon & Tony D’Emidio
Rebecca & Nathaniel Edmonds
Karaine & Nigel Howard
Amy & Robert Kearbey
Katrina & Scott Kimpel
Jennifer Logun & Brad Lukanic
Nicole & Paul Miller
Jill Norton
Martha & Ryan Orzechowski
Cri-Cri ’98 & Matthew Randolph
Kelleen & Britt ’88 Snider
L. Britt Snider
Wendy Tasin
Kemi & Jeffrey Tignor
Liz & Bill Tyndall
Sandy & Danny Vogelman
Samira Woodings
In Memory of Lynn Reynolds, a former Grade 3 teacher
Ellen Bien
Jane Boynton
Kathleen Bradley
Kris Butler
Claire Henderson
Susan Stern
Nancy Wright
THE DEIGHTON ALLEYNE MEMORIAL FUND
Established in 2014 by Mrs. Dolores Alleyne and Ms. Denise Alleyne, this fund recognizes a teacher, coach, mentor, and friend who blessed the Washington Episcopal School with his presence from 1997-2014. He possessed a zest for life that was contagious and a generous heart that allowed him to share his many talents with all who had the good fortune to have known him. The income from this fund will support the education and growth of students at Washington Episcopal School for years to come.
ISABELLE S. SCHUESSLER FUND FOR FACULTY EXCELLENCE
In honor of Washington Episcopal School Founder Isabelle S. Schuessler, this fund was established upon her retirement in 2001. Its purpose is to provide dedicated financial resources, outside the school’s operating budget, to recognize and encourage excellence in teaching in all aspects of the school’s programs and activities. It supports continuing education for faculty, including graduate courses, professional development seminars, workshops and retreats, rewards for outstanding performance, and special projects. We are forever inspired by her visionary leadership which we are reminded of each school day.
We are extremely grateful to these family members of Isabelle Schuessler (1946-2023) for their generous contribution to this fund in remembrance of this remarkable woman.
Janet & Alexander McUlsky
Petie & Dave Schuessler
Glenda & Donald Schuessler
STUART WORK FUND FOR FINANCIAL AID
Established in 2010, gifts to the Stuart Work Fund for Financial Aid support the WES Mission to “offer the best education possible…to a heterogeneous student body.” The investment fund’s income is dedicated to financial aid.
Clark-Winchcole Foundation
James M. Johnston Trust for Charitable & Educational Purposes
ST. GEORGE’S SOCIETY MEMORIAL FUND
Established in 2017 to honor members of the St. George’s Society, donations to this fund are allocated to The Stuart Work Library.
AUCTION
Thank you to all who supported the 2025 WES Auction Gala, Mardi Gras | Down in New Orleans. More than $369,000 was raised overall, including more than $139,000 in Raise Your Paddle funds for Educator Excellence.
Patrons
Royal
Tricia & Stu Chapman
Liz & Bill Tyndall
Iman Al-Hussein & Joe Yax (Mirza)
Canal
Meaghan & Kevin Feder
Kate & Steve Humm
Bess Puvathingal & Jonathan Milde
Bronwyn & Jim Roy
St. Charles
Ann & Joshua Bolten
Nicole B. Brener-Schmitz
Helene Opsal-Davis & Darrin Davis
Rebecca & Nat Edmonds
Elin & Gustav Hofverberg
Anna & Jay Irwin
Katrina & Scott Kimpel
Brigette & Peter Marangos
Brent Anderson & Jeff Moulds
Meg & Peter Rosan
Devo Ritter & Mark Schamel
Wendy & Theo Slagle
Amber & Patrick Tofilon
Sandy & Danny Vogelman
Sponsors
A special thank you to these sponsors for their generosity and support:
Platinum
Ridgewells Catering
Gold
Zantzinger (Galina Yordanova (Jordanoff-LaChat))
Wine Party
TTR Sotheby’s International Realty (Tyler Jeffrey)
Photo Booth
Drs. Ensor, Johnson & Lewis LLC (Lauren Lewis Rouhanian)
Bar
JBG Smith (Matt Kelly and Zum Xanders)
Band Sponsor
Elie Bien Architecture LLC (The Nazari Family)
Dinner Wine
Akin Gump (Tom McCarthy and Fadi Samman)
Second Line Band
Vera & Curt Deville
Faculty Table
Ann & Joshua Bolten
Kurtz Vernon Family
Susan Howells & Nancy Pierce
Meredith & Jess Sharp
Keeley & Britt ’88 Snider
Cash Donors
Kim & Jim Bair
Theresa & Les Carnegie
Mehak Gupta & Ajay Chandhok
Sharon & Tony D’Emidio
Andrea Owen & Richard Ehrenberg
Jennifer & Leo Farber
Annalisa Herrero
Karaine & Nigel Howard
Amy & Rob Kearbey
Jess Mailloux & Matt Kelly
Katrina & Scott Kimpel
Jennifer Logun & Brad Lukanic
Nicole & Paul Miller
Allyson & Matthew Mullen
Kelly & Mike Nelson
Martha & Ryan Orzechowski
Cri-Cri ’98 & Matthew Randolph
Kemi & Jeffrey Tignor
Liz & Bill Tyndall
Maria Viera
Samira Woodings
Faculty & Community Ticket Fund
Thank you to the following donors who gave one or more tickets to the Faculty & Community Ticket Fund, covering the cost of Auction tickets.
One Anonymous Donor
Brie & Dave Gardner
Virginia Ruebensaal & Joshua Grossman
Kate & Steve Humm
Brigette & Peter Marangos
Liz & Joel Merriman
Amber & Patrick Tofilon
Liz & Bill Tyndall
Woodings Family
Special Thanks
To WES parents Laurel & Mike Fountain, of WriteBrain Films, for producing this year’s wonderful Auction video. To the Woodings Family for hosting the Wine Party in November. To Caryn and David Alagno for providing King Cake from New Orleans for the Auction dessert. To the WES Parents Association for their generous contribution.
Raise Your Paddle
This year we raised our paddle for Educator Excellence. Special thanks to the Parents Association for their commitment to Raise Your Paddle
$10,000
One Anonymous Donor
Jess Mailloux & Matt Kelly
Hayley Jarvi & Roger Schagrin
$8,000
Susan Howells & Nancy Pierce
$5,000
Ann & Joshua Bolten
Kurtz Vernon Family
Meg & Peter Rosan
Laura & Zum Xanders
$2,500
Caryn & David Alagno
Natasha Iwegbu & Cedric Bobo
Sharon & Tony D'Emidio
Rebecca & Nathaniel Edmonds
Laurel & Mike Fountain
Amy & Rob Kearbey
Anna Deeny Morales & Greg Locraft
Bess Puvathingal & Jonathan Milde
Bronwyn & Jim Roy
Devo Ritter & Mark Schamel
Amber & Patrick Tofilon
Liz & Bill Tyndall
Sandy & Danny Vogelman
$2,000
Lauren & Mehran Rouhanian
Amy & Fadi Samman
$1,500
Karaine & Nigel Howard
$1,250
Tricia & Stu Chapman
$1,000
Nicole B. Brener-Schmitz
Cindy Oh & Wes Bricker
Sulan Fung & Kashif Browne
Sarah Beth & Jonathan Cloar
Amy & Dave Curren
Elissa & Sam DiCarlo
Meaghan & Kevin Feder
Yvette & Brodi Fontenot
Brie & Dave Gardner
Erin & John Hall
Mary Carpenter & Andy Hasselwander
Anna & Jay Irwin
Samara & Brian Jones
Zoe & Nicholas Klein
Lauren & Lex Lefebvre
Jennifer Logun & Brad Lukanic
Tayana Lukasheva & Eric Wimer (Plahin)
Elizabeth & Joel Merriman
Martha & Ryan Orzechowski
Robyn & Chris Pashby
Katie & Patrick Rothwell
Anna Holloway & Tejinder Singh
Wendy & Theo Slagle
Tyler Jeffrey & Adam Tarosky
Amy Norris White & David White
Siobhan & Jonathan Wilan
Karlie & Tim Wilson
Woodings Family
$500
Etsegenet Ayele & Solomon Aregga (Solomon)
The Buckley Family
Sean Mullins Court & John Court
Helene Opsal-Davis & Darrin Davis
Duane Hart & Curt Deville Jr.
Andrea Owen & Richard Ehrenberg
Oluchi & Anyi Elekwachi
Gina Ruebensaal & Josh Grossman
Elin & Gustav Hofverberg
Halley & Chris Jensen
Katrina & Scott Kimpel
Allison & Chris Marvin
Jennifer & Ryan Norfolk
Chris Schriever & Edward Palmieri
Vicki & Jay Panchal
Lenita & Dave Posin
Anna & Greg Pugh
Clare & Joel Rayburn
Jennifer San Pietro & Jonathan Wakely
$250
Susan & Stefan Awad
Helen Berhe (Mackey)
Michele & Rick Bond
Kim Davis (Stroud)
Michelle Deville
Heather & Andrew Ford
Tariye & Demola Gbadegesin
Kate & Steve Humm
Renee Evans Jackman & Ricardo Jackman
Brent Anderson & Jeff Moulds
Anna Fogel & Robert Nelson
Jen Cannistra & Blake Roberts
Khalelah & Akobe Sandy
Wendy & Aaron Tasin
Alex White & Jacob Thoppil
$200
Hanna Kim & Greg Simon
$100
Ali Bratun
Ivy & Roberto Duke
Tenisha Harrison
Hanna Kim & Greg Simon
Susan Stern
$100 (continued)
Louise & Rich Wild
$50 Matt Foster
WES Lifers: Class of 2025
We are grateful for your extraordinary generosity and support of our school.
