Winston Preparatory School Annual Giving Report
2019-2020
Winston Preparatory School graduates have been accepted to the following colleges, universities, and post-graduate programs (includes 5 years of graduating classes, 2016-2020). Adelphi University Albright College Alfred University American International College American Musical & Dramatic Academy American University Azusa Pacific University Becker College Bennington College Bentley University Berklee College of Music Biola University California Baptist University Castleton University Cazenovia College Centenary University Champlain College Chapel Haven Clark University Coastal Carolina University Colby-Sawyer College College of Charleston College of St. Rose College of Staten Island Columbia College Concordia College Cortiva Institute County College of Morris CUNY–Borough of Manhattan Community College CUNY–Brooklyn College CUNY–Guttman Community College CUNY–Hunter College CUNY–Kingsborough Community College CUNY–LaGuardia Community College CUNY–Lehman College CUNY–NYC College of Technology CUNY–Queens College Curry College Dean College Delaware Valley University Denison College Dickinson College Drew University Drexel University Eckerd College Emerson College Eugene Lang College Evergreen State University Fairleigh Dickinson University Fashion Institute of Technology Fisher College Five Towns College
Framingham State University Franklin & Marshall College Franklin Pierce University George Mason University Gettysburg College Goucher College Green Mountain College Guilford College High Point University Hofstra University Hope International University Iona College Ithaca College John Jay College of Criminal Justice Johnson & Wales University Johnson State College Landmark College La Salle University Lasell University Lehigh University Lesley University Lesley University–Threshold Program Long Island University–Brooklyn Campus Long Island University–CW Post Campus Lynn University Manhattan College Manhattanville College Mansfield Hall Maplebrook Institute for Collegiate & Career Studies Marist College McDaniel College Mercy College Mercyhurst University Midreshet Amit Misericordia University Mitchell College Mount Ida College Mount Saint Mary College Muhlenberg College New England College New Jersey Institute of Technology New York Institute of Technology New York University Niagara College Northern Virginia Community College Norwalk Community College Pace University Pacific Northwest College of Art Parsons School of Design Pennsylvania College of Technology Point Loma Nazarene University Pratt Institute
Quinnipiac University Ramapo College Rider University Riverview School GROW Program Rochester Institute of Technology Roger Williams University Sacred Heart University Savannah College of Art and Design School of Visual Arts Seattle Pacific University Siena College Skidmore College St. John’s University St. Thomas Aquinas College SUNY–Albany SUNY–Alfred State SUNY–Cobleskill SUNY–Cortland SUNY–Delhi SUNY–Morrisville SUNY–New Paltz SUNY–Oneonta SUNY–Oswego SUNY–Plattsburgh SUNY–Polytechnic Institute SUNY–Potsdam SUNY–Purchase Susquehanna University Syracuse University Thames Academy at Mitchell College The New School Union College University of Arizona University of Bridgeport University of Denver University of Hartford University of New Haven University of Tampa Ursinus College Vanguard University Vermont Academy Washington College Westmont College Wheaton College Winston Transitions Wofford College Woodbury University
Dear Families and Friends, The Board of Trustees, campus leaders, and I thank you for continuing to so generously support Winston Prep during such an unprecedented school year. The funds raised during the 2019-2020 fiscal year supported the work of the Winston Innovation Lab. This past spring demonstrated, now more than ever, how vital the Winston Innovation Lab (WIL) truly is for students who learn differently. The Lab was the cornerstone of our Distance Learning Program and enabled us to successfully deliver an innovative, individualized, and responsive educational program live, full-time, online, and unlike any other school. The WIL Faculty Learning Portal, created as an online resource that connects the WPS campuses as one cohesive and cooperative community, was an invaluable tool for sharing successful methods, teaching resources, and relevant research and articles for distance learning best practices. With the incredible support of Winston’s extraordinary teachers, our students displayed resilience, self-regulation, and management and organizational skills, among the other characteristics of the Qualities of a Sustainable and Independent Learner (QSIL), and excelled in an unfamiliar remote learning environment. Despite a global pandemic, other WIL projects such as Lives Over Time, Fostering Wellness, Teacher Excellence and Leadership Program, and The Landmark College Partnership continued to expand and reach new program milestones, enabling us to improve educational outcomes and significantly change the lives of each individual WPS student and the field of education. As I reflect on the 2019-2020 school year and the outpouring of support we received from this remarkable community, I am reminded of the theme we had planned for the 2020 Spring Benefit: Empowerment. While the public health crisis forced us to cancel one of the most memorable events of the year and our primary fundraising event, you still came together as one community to empower the lives of over 500 students across 6 campuses and 4 states. And while we weren’t gathered together physically at Cipriani, you remained unwavering in your commitment to support the work of the Winston Innovation Lab, which continues to be vital to understanding each student’s unique way of learning and the lives of young people who learn differently. Thank you for your generous contributions that empower us to always strive to do more and do better. Warmest regards,
Scott Bezsylko
Board of Trustees Joseph M. Rault III President
Development Office Marci Douglas Director of Development
Suzanne Engel Andrea Geisser Henson Orser Chris Petillo Constance Pond Tracy Rosen Robert Smith Dan Weissman Laurie Zollinger
Ashley Montesano Associate Director of Development
Scott Bezsylko Executive Director Sandy Hagerty Head of School, New York Beth Sugerman Head of School, Connecticut Greg Koehlert Head of School, New Jersey John Civita Head of School, Winston Transitions Keith Oncale Head of School, Long Island Kristen Atkins Head of School, Marin Elizabeth Mendelsohn Director, Winston Innovation Lab
Ignacio Lopez Grant & Development Specialist Jessica Genao Development Assistant
Our fundraising efforts reflect the commitment of our families, past and present, and our friends and supporters in the community and beyond. We are extremely grateful for your support.
Total Giving 2019‑2020 Winston Innovation Lab............................................. $423,440
Restricted Giving.......................................................... $80,250 Total 2019–2020 Giving............................. $503,690
Total Giving 2019–2020 Director’s Circle ($20,000+) ADP Foundation Eric & Loren Aguiar James & Sonja Bartlett Russell Carson Constance Pond & Glenn Hubbard Smith Richardson Foundation, Inc. Chris & Laura Spofford Headmaster’s Circle ($15,000-$19,999) Anonymous Laurie & Paul Zollinger Dean’s Circle ($10,000-$14,999) Hans & Wende de Groot Candice Uytengsu Hamilton Rob & Penni Roll Sandpebble Steven & Carol Sokol The Weissman Family Foundation Winston Builders ($5,000-$9,999) Christopher & Karen Anderson Anonymous Robert Baker Bederson LLP Timothy & Silvana Buono
Andrea & Mary Ellen Geisser Greg & Sue Hendrick The Hyde & Watson Foundation Marshall & Johanna Kiev Craig & Joanne Laurie Stanley T. & Vera Miller Henson & Susan Orser Lewis & Susan Rapaport Joe & Celeste Rault
Winston Sustainers ($2,500-$4,999) Cyro & Renee Averbach Cushman & Wakefield Kraig & Jennifer DeMatteis Nicole Dorrell Marci Douglas & Larry Pollack Murray & Esperanza Grenville Kansas Software Technologies Katten Muchin Rosenman Foundation, Inc. David & Lauren Lischer Elizabeth Mendelsohn & William DeHaven The NVLD Project Rhyno Healthcare Solutions, Inc. Erich & Jennifer Ringewald Ronsco, Inc. Sargenti Architects Upper Crust Bakery & Cafe Winston Sponsors ($1,000-$2,499) Anonymous Austin & Co. Scott & Elizabeth Bezsylko Citizens Bank Mark Coleman & Susan Ramer Blair Connelly & Jennifer DeMarrais Peggy DeMatteis Ralph & Gina DiClemente Suzanne & Harry Engel Hedy Hartman & Andrew Chait John & Teri Horowitz Tracy Hu Travis & Peggy Hutchinson Nancy Josephs Saul & Tracy Kattan The Law Office of Regina Skyer Michael & Mary Ellen Lehmann Rick MacArthur & Renee Khatami Rhonda Mace
Winston Sponsors ($1,000-$2,499) continued Billy & Gena Mann Pat & Bob Mendelsohn Mark Menting & Laura Wilson Rob & Meredith Mills-Cavalluzzo David Morse & Catherine Trimble Clement & Tracey Naples Chris & Laura Petillo Tracy & Greg Rosen Chris & Sharon Sevrens Chris & Lee Skillin Andrew Stoll & Jeannie Schaldach Cameron & Jackie Wilson Thomas Wilson Winston Supporters ($500-$999) Para Ahilan & Nirilla Anthonimuthu Anonymous Paul & Chrissa Browning Sheldon & Laurie Dosik Craig Elkind & Christine Lai Robert Germain & Janet Gerber Ira Grossbach Nancy Heller & Roger Lob Jim & Amy Keary Adam & Melissa Lowy Modestino Mele & Vanessa Lee Brian & Larissa Modesitt Robert & Teresa MuĂąoz Mindi Parrott Cory & Zibby Perkins Mark Rosen & Leslie Newman Alan & Lisa Sachs Howard Sanders Russell Schreiber & Amy Stolzer Karl & Rosemary Shmavonian Alan & Lisa Sinsheimer Robert & Jill Smith Louis & Jeannie Sorell Jarret Stephens Alexandra Stone, PhD, P.C. Irene Sung Sussan, Greenwald & Wesler Andrew & Angela Vindigni Tom Volpe Ann Weiner Winston Friends ($150-$499) Phil & Karla Alcabes AmazonSmile Michael & Ellen Azaria Lawrence Berliner Esq. Robert Black Arturo & Amanda De PeĂąa Feinstein Education Law Group David Glotzer & Wendy Lazarus Edwin Gomez & Maria Estrella Daryl & Robyn Goodman Harry & Rebecca Hu Kevin & Elizabeth Kells Dr. Barry Klein, PsyD Jeremiah & Kerry Leary
Andrea Leon-Elrom David Levinbook & Carolyn Heft-Levinbook Greer McCarthy Theodore Metzger & Robin Fleischner Michael & Allison Murphy Michael & Catherine Nevins Sherman & Lillian Ng Matt & Melissa Phillips Ratcliff Law, PLLC Jason & Heidi Rosenfarb Sean & Linda Ross Thomas & Kim Ruffing Mark Santiago & Nicole Stevens-Santiago Gail E. Schupak, DMD Orthodontics David Smith & Melissa Gallaher-Smith Tyler Wilson-Menting
Winston Contributors (up to $149) Robert Aaronson & Nancy Gropper Marsha Aboudi Alexander McFarlan Ackley Lorraine Adams Robert & Sandra Aglietti Anonymous Douglas & Kristen Atkins Amanda Baker Lyle & Karen Bakst Peter Bergold & Sarah Hartman Marcelle Bichotte-Dunner Greg Brooks & Rachel Adams John & Kimberly Butler Bill & Emily Calamita Marshall Cohen & Ellen J. Brooks Paul & Judith Collins Barbara Cooper Collins Crowther & Renate von Huetz Renato & Christina Danese Father Sudhir Dsouza Madelyn Dzik Nancy A. Edwards Susan Feldman Eric Fischman Gilbert Hoover & Elizabeth Quint Ellen J. Landau Laurent & Robin Landau Benjamin & Marvi Lowy Kristin Campbell Mathis Daniel & Janene Meyerowitz Karim & Marianne Mikhail Henry Mono Ashley Montesano Fred Myers & Faye Ginsburg Joanna Napolitano Deborah Newman John Pasquarello Nicholas Peck & Dominique Bauthier Chris Potter & Jacqueline Riley Michael & Karen Preston Arnold Ramos Harold Rosenthal & Kimberly Schwab Viki Rosman Brittany Rozen
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Winston is more than just a school. It’s a community. Even on my first day, the support I was shown was unlike anything else. It was clear to me that the teachers here actually cared about each and every student. In the past, I had really struggled with school in general and I had lost my motivation. Here, at Winston, my teachers worked with me until I understood everything clearly. I felt like I had finally found the place where I belonged.
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—Kaila Rosovsky, WPSCT graduate 2020
Winston Contributors (up to $149) continued Sherif Sadek & Claudia Ayash Hil Sherman & Tara Sansone Colin & Margaret Shields James & Sandra Snyder Madalene Sosa James & Kirstin Spielman Beth Sugerman Steven & Beth Varon Nancy Widdows Jordan Yannotti Corporate Sponsorship & Foundation Giving ADP Foundation Aguiar Family Charitable Fund AmazonSmile Anonymous Ayco Charitable Foundation Bederson LLP Ellen J. Brooks & Marshall Cohen Fund Cushman & Wakefield The Gloria & Sidney Danziger Foundation De PeĂąa Family Fund Craig Elkind & Christine Lai Charitable Fund Geisser Family Foundation The Candice Uytengsu Hamilton Family Fund The Hyde & Watson Foundation Kansas Software Technologies Katten Muchin Rosenman Foundation, Inc. Morgan Stanley Foundation The NVLD Project Rhyno Healthcare Solutions, Inc. Roll Family Foundation Ronsco, Inc. Sandpebble Sargenti Architects Smith Richardson Foundation, Inc. Sorell Giving Fund Upper Crust Bakery & Cafe The Weissman Family Foundation Matching Gifts American Express, Nicole Dorrell, Lillian Ng, Erich Ringewald Assured Guaranty, Teresa MuĂąoz AXA XL, Greg Hendrick Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc., Paul Collins Brookfield Asset Management, Craig Laurie Goldman Sachs, David Lischer Google, Robert Germain, Louis Sorell Wells Fargo, Cyro Averbach In-Kind Giving Anonymous The Suzanne Lorie Band Robert & Jill Smith Steingart Printing Total Concept Graphics, Inc. Trustee Giving Suzanne Engel Andrea Geisser Henson Orser Chris Petillo
Constance Pond Joseph M. Rault III Tracy Rosen Robert Smith Dan Weissman Laurie Zollinger
Faculty & Staff Giving Marsha Aboudi Lorraine Adams Douglas & Kristen Atkins Amanda Baker Scott Bezsylko Robert Black Barbara Cooper William DeHaven Marci Douglas Madelyn Dzik Susan Feldman Eric Fischman Ellen J. Landau Elizabeth Mendelsohn Ashley Montesano Allison Murphy Deborah Newman Brittany Rozen Madalene Sosa Beth Sugerman Tom Volpe Nancy Widdows Jordan Yannotti Grandparent & Relative Giving Alexander McFarlan Ackley Peggy DeMatteis Nancy A. Edwards Tracy Hu Travis & Peggy Hutchinson Pat & Bob Mendelsohn Lewis & Susan Rapaport Thomas Wilson Gifts In Memory of and In Honor of John & Kimberly Butler, In Honor of WPSNJ Faculty & Staff Russell Carson, In Honor of Constance Pond & Glenn Hubbard Kraig & Jennifer DeMatteis, In Honor of Aidan DeMatteis Peggy DeMatteis, In Honor of Aidan DeMatteis Craig Elkind & Christine Lai, In Honor of Beth Sugerman Andrea Leon-Elrom, In Honor of Jordan Leon Pat & Bob Mendelsohn, In Honor of William DeHaven Lewis & Susan Rapaport, In Honor of Alexander Rapaport Irene Sung, In Honor of Kristen Atkins Ann Weiner, In Memory of Sid Weiner This report gratefully acknowledges gifts received between July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020. The Winston Preparatory School is an Internal Revenue Code Section 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt corporation. We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in this report. Should you find any discrepancies, please accept our sincere apologies and notify the Development Office: (646) 343-9081.
2020 Spring Benefit: Celebrating Empowerment The Winston Prep Spring Benefit is always a highlight of the year as we come together as one community to celebrate Winston Prep and support the growth of the Innovation Lab. Although we were unable to host the event this year due to the unprecedented health crisis, we gratefully acknowledge our community for their unwavering generosity. We deeply appreciate all of you who opted to reallocate ticket purchases and contributions to the Winston Innovation Lab and those of you who later made gifts directly to the Innovation Lab in honor of the Spring Benefit. Thank you all! Thank you to Winston Prep families, friends, education partners, local businesses, and the generous contributions of Winston Prep’s 2020 Corporate Sponsors: ADP Foundation; Sandpebble; Bederson LLP; Cushman & Wakefield; Kansas Software Technologies; Katten Muchin Rosenman Foundation, Inc.; The NVLD Project; Rhyno Healthcare Solutions, Inc.; Ronsco, Inc.; Sargenti Architects; and Upper Crust Bakery & Cafe. Through your generous support, you help to empower over 500 students who call Winston Prep their home, and those that have yet to arrive.
Thank you to the 2020 Benefit Committee whose efforts remained steadfast through these uncertain times. Event Co-Chairs Rhonda Mace and Courtney Sargenti, New York Amy Keary and Zibby Perkins, Connecticut Sharon Sevrens and Janet Winz, New Jersey Emily Calamita, Transitions Laura Spofford, Long Island Members Anna Ayes Dominique Bauthier Chip Bevier Beth Bressler Chrissa Browning Silvana Buono Naomi Daniels Pam Elliott Esperanza Grenville Candice Uytengsu Hamilton Jamie Kamp Kim Laguzza Melissa Lowy Christina McKay-DiChristina Susan Novin
2020 Corporate Sponsors
Edita Nsubuga Lara Pellegrini Abby Rafkin Rob Roll Shoshana Sebring Karl Shmavonian Katie Smethurst Jill Steingart Kim Stiner Catherine Tucker Mark Unthank Mary Valentine-Terranova Jen Wahlers Teresa Wakabayashi Jenn White
A Day in the Life of a Winston Student
Winston Preparatory School is an independent school for students with learning differences with campuses located in New York City, Norwalk, CT, Whippany, NJ, Dix Hills, NY, and Marin, CA. WINSTON PREPARATORY SCHOOL MISSION
Winston Prep seeks to facilitate the independence and meaningful participation of students with specific learning disorders through a Continuous Feedback System that develops skill acquisition and the Qualities of a Sustainable and Independent Learner. WPS also seeks to influence the field of education with research and implementation models that achieve these ends, in this way.
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