WAEF 2023 Annual Report

Why WAEF?

2022 2023 ANNUAL REPORT l

Enriching education in the Wyomissing Area School District

2022-2023 WAEF Board of Directors

Letter from the Board President

Miller

Investment Group

Vice President

Combs Community Volunteer Treasurer

Ann Doerries

Empirical Consulting Solutions

Secretary

Lisa Geyer Community Volunteer Directors

Mandy Aulenbach

Pharmaforce International

Tom Campbell

Exeter Township High School

Mary Zervanos Dialectos, Esq.

Zervanos Law Offices

Michael Herr

Inperium, Inc.

Kelli Maturi

Community Volunteer

Jody Menon Community Volunteer

Amy Rogers Community Volunteer

Michele Stringer Tower Health Medical Center

Victoria Swain Dayspring Homes

Laura Waetjen Community Volunteer

Meghan White Community Volunteer Representatives

Jen Leck

PTA Representative

Curtis Minich

WAEA Representative

Anna Huber

Student Committee President

Directors Ex-Officio

Robert Scoboria

WASD Superintendent

Rachel Kuhn

WASD School Board Representative

Directors Emeriti

Barbara Homsher

Community Volunteer

John Rothenberger

Clover Farms Dairy

Ann White

Barrer & White Orthodontists, Ltd.

Executive Director

Molly McCullough Robbins

Administrative Assistant

Amy Knopsnyder

I play a game with my children that we call “Love Actually”. The name stems from the 2003 hit movie Love Actually. In the beginning of the film, the narrator says “Whenever I get gloomy with the state of the world, I think about the arrivals gate at Heathrow Airport. General opinions starting to make out that we live in a world of hatred and greed, but I don’t see that. It seems to me that love is everywhere.” In the game we play, we think of and share with each other acts of love that we see in our everyday lives. Some examples we have shared recently include older swimmers helping young ones make it safely down the pool in a swim meet, a group of parishioners praying with a grieving wife who recently lost her husband, a fund started to help children who want to play soccer but cannot afford the entry fee, a business sponsoring a new and wonderful community event for all members to enjoy, two women on an evening walk sharing the details of their lives and supporting each other, or a skilled craftsman donating his talent to create items to be used in a school. The list goes on.

As reflect on my three-year term as President of WAEF, I am filled with joy in remembering all the examples of how “love is actually everywhere” that have been able to witness through the organization. The support that our community extends through sharing its time and treasures is truly amazing. Being part of the WAEF Board allows an excellent view of just some of the wonderful acts of kindness and generosity within our community. This past school year WAEF gave grants to all three schools totaling over $68,000. Additionally, WAEF awarded scholarships to 25 students and 2 adults worth a total of $48,450. These grants and scholarships were made possible by acts of love.

As move into another role on the WAEF Board, I would like to welcome Kevin Miller as our next president. Kevin has been a valued member of the WAEF Board for 5 years. If you know Kevin, you would most likely be able to share many stories of his dedication and support to our community.

In my opinion, Kevin’s dedication to the Wyomissing School District is an excellent example of love. would like to share my gratitude for all the board and community members who have supported WAEF over the years. As I said, the ways in which our community members turn out for one another is outstanding. If you are interested in sharing your time or treasure with WAEF, please reach out. Our community is wonderful because of all our members, and the more people who are actively involved, the better we can be.

Lastly, a grateful and wholehearted thank you goes to Molly Robbins, without whom this organization would not be what it is. Molly’s tireless effort and commitment to WAEF are a blessing to our community. I will miss working with her as President, but I am heartened by the friendship we have developed over the past several years.

WAEF FINANCIAL REPORT

Great efforts have been taken to ensure the accuracy of this Annual Report. If there is an error, please accept our apologies and contact the Executive Director, Molly McCullough Robbins, so future reports and permanent records reflect accurate gift information. mrobbins@wyoarea.org

EXPENSES $207,109

Letter from the Executive Director

Thank you for taking the time to review WAEF’s 2022-2023 Annual report. The theme this year is “Why WAEF?”, and we aim to tell the story of the impact WAEF has on our students, teachers, and Wyomissing Area School District community. Within these pages, you will see photos and read about the teacher-driven grants that WAEF funded in order to enhance educational opportunities for our students, the scholarships that help our graduating seniors and hard-working adults with the burden of tuition beyond our doors, the way we honor faculty and staff members who make a difference, and how our WAEF Student Committee celebrates our senior class and volunteers throughout the year. In addition, you will see the list of generous community members who support WAEF with their donations. Why WAEF? Supporting WAEF means that every donation makes a difference and allows WAEF to continue to fulfill its mission. Thank you so much!

Director,

DONATIONS & FUNDRAISING $212,706 PROGRAM SERVICES

2022-2023 School Year

GRANTS AWARDED BY SCHOOL NET ASSETS $1,198,919

2022-2023 School Year

Did you know...?

Did you know that when you support WAEF, you are supporting each and every student in the Wyomissing Area School District? The funds raised by WAEF are given back to the district through teacher-driven grants that support all areas of education at all grade levels, K-12.

Lauren Zuidema, Outgoing WAEF Board President, Parent, Classes of 2032 & 2034

Molly McCullough Robbins, WAEF Executive

Class of 1990; Parent, Classes of 2020 & 2024

Examples of some of the grants awarded during the 2022-2023 school year

Digitizing of Yearbooks

The purpose of the project is to scan the Jr. Sr. High School Library’s collection of yearbooks and other archival items, making them available to the community.

Structural Testing with Vernier

The purpose of the project is to allow students to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to analyze the strength of various materials. Students in 7th and 8th grade STEM and the students in our four engineering classes can use the piece of equipment. The total number of students is approximately 140 students per year and can be used for many years.

3D Scanning, Modeling and Printing

This grant will allow students/teachers to create digital file formats of three-dimensional objects. Those models can be stored, manipulated, scaled, and replicated using various mediums of 3D printing and also integrated with virtual/augmented reality applications. All students taking Art, Computer Science, STEM, Computer design, etc. courses will benefit greatly from exposure to these 21st century tools and skills.

T-Nspire Calculators

Students in AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Statistics and newly AP Pre-Calculus utilize TI-Nspire calculators for their coursework and AP exam. This grant will fund the replacement of the calculators that have broken or reached lifespan to ensure all students have access to this valuable and necessary tool.

WREC Science Grant

This grant will support the purchase of new technology to enhance experiential learning and innovation. Two WREC science teachers applied for this grant after their Total Experience Learning training at Albright. It includes equipment that will align with the upcoming Next Generation Science Standards which not only change what our teachers are teaching, but more so, they change how our teachers teach science.

Outdoor STEAM area at WHEC

This project was designed to create a hands-on, outdoor learning area. The area will utilize STEAM concepts such as simple machines, engineering design theory, art, music, and more. There are many benefits that students gain through learning in an outdoor STEM environment. This project is needed to create a space that can promote opportunities for students to gain these benefits. Some of these include (but are not limited to):

✓ Increase self-confidence and feelings of empowerment

✓ Improve cooperation and respect

✓ Increase critical thinking

✓ Allow students to take responsibility

✓ Help students learn to work as teams and become better problem solvers as adults

✓ Develop new skills

✓ Increase motivation

✓ Improve cognitive achievement tests

✓ Create a rise in intuitions about movement, force, and physical interactions

SHOUT OUT!

Solar Energy powering WASD

The purpose of this project is to research, build, test, and evaluate different types of solar technologies to power the Wyomissing Area School District. The project will be worked on by the 60 engineering students, approximately 20 students in the electricity class, and 30 students in the environmental science class. The data will also be shared with the statistics class and the business office for a feasibility study to utilize solar energy at the Jr./Sr. High School. Students over the next 4-6 years will also utilize the equipment.

Mindful Middle Schoolers

6th graders who have suffered trauma or struggle with other mental health issues will have the opportunity to begin their morning with a certified yoga instructor to ground themselves in the present and learn strategies to cope with challenges in their lives.

Food Prep Small Appliance Grant

This grant provided funding for multiple small appliances for the JSHS food prep classes to enhance learning opportunities in this course.

McCullough Grants

Yale Young Scholar Global registration fees, Model UN registration fees, Hugh O’Brien leadership camp, Harvard & MIT’s “Take the World Forward” program, 7th grade Spartan Success Day, Field Trip to Yocum, ½ tuition for Albright after-school college program

Classroom Wishes Fund

$4,755.95 was provided all year for classroom supplies and resources requested by 34 teachers.

Spartan Fund

13 requests for items like youth sports uniforms and registration fees, playground fees, pool memberships, and youth basketball camp.

Customers Bank Trade & Tech Grants

BCTC books, course materials and supplies for students

Total Grants 2022-2023

$68,282.81

✓ Increase the belief that they make a difference in their community

Books for upcoming WHEC Book Vending Machine

This project will promote the love of reading and increase access to print for our students while operating in conjunction with our positive behavior support plan. The vending machine format allows for the constant advertising of the book titles and creates an environment of excitement around books.

Thank you to Dr. Toni Wengerd for designing this space and writing the grant –and her father, Wayne Ingerto, for all of his help building some of the structures in the STEAM area! Thanks also to WASD facilities crew for their hard work in the installation process.

CONGRATULATIONS to the 2023 WAEF Scholarship Recipients!

The Class of 1946 Memorial Scholarship $1,900

In May 2023, our Scholarships Committee

AWARDED 27 scholarships totaling $ 4 8, 4 50.

These scholarships were made possible by the generosity of businesses, families, individuals and groups who believe in the power of education and wanted to make a long-lasting contribution to the students of Wyomissing Area School District. The support of our community ensures our success!

This scholarship was awarded to a meritorious member of the senior class who has shown academic and leadership potential in both school and community. Applicants are evaluated based on school activities, academic record and community service.

Winner: Maya Abousaab (A)

The Class of 1959 Memorial Scholarship $2,500

This scholarship was awarded to the senior with the most improved GPA between 9th and 12th grades. Since the winner is determined by a mathematical computation, no application is required.

Winner: Trevor Zuest (B)

The Class of 1963 First Generation College Student Scholarship $1,000

This scholarship was awarded to a senior who demonstrates academic excellence, is the first in his/her family to attend a two or four-year college, and has financial need.

Winner: Daniela Chavez (C)

The Amin Family Scholarships –6 Scholarships @ $2,000 each

These scholarships were awarded to seniors at Wyomissing Area High School who will pursue post-secondary education either at a 4-year or 2-year college or trade and technology school and have financial need.

Winners: Daniela Chavez (C), Ellen Diehl (D), Jacob Fonseca (E), Cadence Hoke (F), Stella Koch (G), Youyi Ma (H)

The Amin Family Nursing Scholarships | 2 Scholarships @ $1,000 each

These scholarships were awarded to two seniors at Wyomissing Area High School who have financial need and will pursue post-secondary education in a nursing program.

Winners: Jada Smart (I), Youyi Ma (H)

The Creighton Bieber Memorial Scholarship $500

This scholarship was given in memory of Creighton Bieber to an applicant who has

experienced personal hardship, has financial need, and is inspired to pursue post-secondary education.

Winner: Jayden Watts (J)

The Customers Bank Trade and Technology Scholarships –

2 Scholarships @ $2,000 each

These scholarships were awarded to two senior students who have shown academic progress and who will enroll in a post-secondary technology/trade program. The fund will also help secondary students cover the cost of vocational program tuition.

Winners: Gabriel Cruz (K), Rife Myer (L)

The William “Doc” Dowling Memorial Scholarship $2,000

This scholarship was awarded to a student who demonstrates both proficiency in and dedication to the sciences and intends to pursue a college education in the fields of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.

Winner: Seohyeon Bang (M)

The Sean M. Flannery Memorial Scholarship $2,350

This scholarship was awarded to a senior who demonstrates leadership, has been rostered on a varsity sport and is in good academic and disciplinary standing. Also, the candidate must be elected or appointed to a leadership role in sports, in school, or in the community during their junior and/or senior year.

Winner: Owen Holst (N)

The James R. Houck Memorial Scholarship $1,350

This scholarship was awarded to a senior interested in pursuing a degree in business and/or leadership.

Winner: Benjamin Primack (O)

The Koullias Family Scholarship

$1,000

This scholarship was awarded to a senior planning to study Electrical Engineering, Math or Sciences in college. Applicants should demonstrate proficiency in math and science through their course elections and grades.

Winner: Andrew Delp (P)

The Samuel R. Kozloff Memorial Scholarship $5,100

This scholarship was awarded to a senior who has demonstrated expanding interest and progressive accomplishment in the areas of social studies or foreign languages through her HS curriculum as well as community service.

Winner: Alexia Polyak (Q)

Luyben Family Arts Scholarship

$1,000

The scholarship was awarded to the student who has demonstrated improvement and accomplishment in music and/or performing arts and is planning to continue his or her education after high school. The winner was selected from the candidates recommended by the High School Music department and voted on by WAEF’s Scholarship Selection Committee.

Winner: Katherine Kaufmann (R)

The Gertrude K. McGonigle Scholarship $1,950

This scholarship was awarded to an adult aged 24+ with financial need who either resides in or is employed by the Wyomissing Area School District and is re-entering education after at least a 1 year lapse in time.

Winner: Michael Gentile (S)

The Dr. Nirav Patel Memorial Scholarship $1,450

This scholarship was awarded to a senior who has shown perseverance in coping with an ongoing medical condition, who has good academic and disciplinary standing, and is planning to attend a post-high school education program.

Winner: Kathryn Masano (T)

John B. Stevens III & Beverly Sheetz-Stevens Memorial Scholarships – 2 Scholarships @ $1,700 each

These scholarships were established based on the wishes of Mr. Stevens III, as indicated in his will. Mr. Stevens was a member of the Wyomissing Area High School Class of 1963. Two $1,700 scholarships were awarded to two seniors for their continued education in the fields of business or art.

Winner: Katherine Martino (U), Cassie Minich (V)

The West Reading High School Alumni Scholarship $2,100

This scholarship was awarded to a meritorious senior who is a resident of the Borough of West Reading. The applicant has demonstrated financial need and wrote a short essay to answer the question “What has living in West Reading meant to me?”.

Winner: Jada Smart (I)

The Women’s Club of Wyomissing Scholarship $1,650

This scholarship was awarded to a senior who has performed outstanding service to school and community, and demonstrated academic excellence and financial need.

Winner: Sarah Joiner (W)

Wyomissing Scholarship $1,200

This scholarship was awarded to an adult learner (age 25+) entering or returning to higher education after completing high school or equivalent at least 12 months prior. The winner must reside in or work for the Wyomissing Area School District and express financial need.

Winner: Danielle Faust (X)

2022-2023

Distinguished Alumni 2023 WAEF AWARD WINNER

Dr. Corbett Babb

Highlights of Corbett’s accomplishments include: Corbett is a 1988 graduate of Wyomissing Area HS, Ithaca College, Shippensburg University and Widener University where he received his doctorate in educational leadership. He has served the District since 1994 as a physical education teacher, football coach, dean of students, and JSHS assistant principal prior to appointment as WREC Principal for the past 14 years. In 2016, Corbett was recognized by the National Institute of School Leadership as one of 13 Pennsylvania Distinguished Principals.

Corbett has consistently stepped forward to help all Spartans succeed – from his early work as facilitator for student council and foreign exchange student clubs to recent work hosting the District’s first Pre-K program and the Olivet Boys and Girls Club at WREC.

Most importantly, Corbett and his wife Natalie have celebrated a life together here in the Wyomissing Area Community - raising sons Ryan, Gavin and Nolan as Wyo Area graduates.

Corbett is an example of an alumnus who has taken the lessons learned as a student here, and applied them to provide a lifetime of service and support for generations of Spartans. WAEF was proud to honor Corbett at the 2023 Blue & White Party at the Reading Public Museum.

Changes to our Board of Directors

There have been changes to our Board of Directors since the last issue of the Annual Report. Lauren Zuidema remains on the board but has stepped down from her role as President to allow Kevin Miller, long-time board member, to move into that position. Thank you to Lauren for her steadfast leadership during her term as President!

Kevin Miller was born and raised in Wyomissing, and currently lives in the district. Having attended Wyomissing from kindergarten through senior year, he played baseball, basketball, and was captain of the football team his senior year. Post high school, he graduated from West Virginia University with a degree in Business Management. Kevin’s wife, Sara, is also a Wyomissing graduate, and together, they have 2 children, Hudson (2) and Cecilia (8 months). Kevin is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and the branch manager of Berkshire Investment Group, located on Penn Avenue in Wyomissing. Kevin has been coaching Jr. High Football for Wyomissing over the last 8 years, and was the former Boys’ Jr. High Basketball Assistant Coach for 7 years. He enjoys spending time with his family, coaching and playing sports, as well as traveling. Some of his best memories at Wyomissing include playing sports, creating lifelong friends, and the teachers and coaches that helped him excel in and out of the classroom, and on and off the field.

WAEF Welcomes New Board Members

Since moving to Wyomissing in 2007, Jody Menon has been actively involved in the Wyomissing schools in various volunteer roles, from assisting teachers in the classrooms to helping organize school-wide events. She served for several years as the PTA membership chair and as the PTA representative to the WAEF Board, and participated on numerous committees, including ten years on the Career Day and minigrants committees. She and her husband, Sanand, have a son and a daughter, both graduates of Wyomissing Area High School. Jody was an attorney in Connecticut until 2000, when she moved to Berks County and joined the faculty of Albright College. There she spent twelve years teaching ethics and law-related courses as a member of the Philosophy department. She has previously served as a member of Wyomissing Borough Council and on the boards of the Wyomissing Library and the Friends of Reading Hospital. She is also a sustaining member of the Junior League of Reading, a past president and the current treasurer of the Berks County Medical Society Alliance, and a member of the Wyomissing Hills Citizens Social Committee. When she is not volunteering in her community, Jody enjoys traveling, cooking and reading.

2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament

The second annual cornhole tournament benefiting WAEF was held in September, 2022 at Saucony Creek Franklin Station Brewpub! It was a beautiful day for an outdoor event, a perfect venue, and an enthusiastic crowd of players and spectators. Thank you again to our sponsors: Green Giant Home & Commercial, Kevin & Sara Miller, Zervanos Law Offices, Mary Zervanos Dialectos Esq., and Lauren & Scott Zuidema

Vicki Swain grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She graduated from Florida State University in 2003. Vicki and her family moved to Wyomissing 9 years ago. She and her husband, Mike, have two children: Sienna, 10 years old and Tristan, 6 years old. Vicki is the Director of Development for Dayspring Homes. She created Dayspring’s Development Department 6 years ago and has over 20 years of experience in Fundraising and Event Planning. She serves on the Association of Fundraising Professionals Board and on the National Philanthropy Day committee. She is also the Fund Development Chair for the AFP Berks Chapter. Vicki co-chaired the Walk with Wyo in 2019 and 2020 and previously served on the PTA Board. In addition, she volunteers for the Alzheimer’s Association and participates in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. She is the team captain for Team Deedee. Her passion is helping others. She loves dancing, hiking, running, biking, music, and spending time with her family and friends.

Dr. Corbatt Babb and his wife Natalie

Lauren Zuidema Kevin Miller

Jody Menon Vicki Swain

2022-2023 Event Highlights!

WAEF’s Board of Directors and Toast planning committee members were thrilled to host our Blue & White party on April 21, 2023! The 2023 event was held at the Reading Public Museum and attended by over 150 guests. The evening featured raffles, silent auction, live auction with a professional auctioneer, catering by Russo’s, music by DJ Nick Talarico, and the recognition of the 2023 Distinguished Alumnus, Dr. Corbett Babb, Class of 1988. Proceeds from the event support WAEF and our ability to provide enhanced educational opportunities for students in all three school buildings next year. Thank you to our event chair, Mandy Aulenbach, our entire planning committee, and our generous sponsors, donors, volunteers and enthusiastic auction bidders for making the event a success! We are pleased to announce a net profit of over $61,000!

On behalf of the Board of Directors of WAEF as well as our hard-working planning committee, thank you so much for your generosity! Your support ensures our ability to continue to provide grants to enhance educational opportunities in the Wyomissing Area School District.

The Fire & Ice Party

The Fire & Ice party is our annual family-friendly fundraiser at Happy Hollow, held on Saturday 5/20 and attended by more than 150 people. Families enjoyed hot dogs, ice cream, face painting, balloon art, DJ entertainment, and a visit to the fire truck, parked close by.

We “Toasted” our 2023 elementary teacher honorees:

Sue Wojciechowski and Jennifer Foo - WHEC

Nancy Boyer and Bridgette Kozuch - WREC

In addition, we honored the 2022-23 “Unsung Heroes” – staff members who are selected by their faculty peers for their service to our schools: Reina Soto (WHEC), Amber Gockley (WREC), and Beatrice Jones (JSHS).

Jason Hornberger; WAEF Board President (then VP), Kevin Miller.

Molly Robbins, Kristi Gage, Bill Gage and Gwen Gage gather for a photo to acknowledge Gage Personnel’s EITC support of WAEF.

Wyomissing Area Education Foundation is an approved Educational Improvement Organization in Pennsylvania ’ s Educational Improvement Tax Credit ( EITC ) Program.

WAEF is proud to be a participating organization in the Commonwealth’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program. Administered by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development, the EITC program awards tax credits to businesses that make contributions to approved scholarship organizations and/or educational improvement organizations. If you have questions about participating in the EITC program, please email mrobbins@wyoarea.org.

TO ALL OF OUR 2022-2023 EITC DONORS

East Penn Manufacturing Co.

Gage Personnel Service

Mid Penn Bank

Orrstown Bank

Pro Max Fence Systems

WAEF’s Student Committee

Our student leadership team for the 2022-2023 year included Anna Huber, Sarah Joiner, Maddie Combs, Vivian Rogers, Charlotte Reedy, and Meredith Rogers. Over 30 students were members of the Student Committee this year; thanks to the many students who participated!

The major event planned by the Student Committee is the annual Senior Day parade, held on 5/22 – this annual event celebrates the graduating class and features a parade of graduates through the elementary buildings followed by a picnic lunch, Mr. Softee ice cream, and yard games provided by parents. Thank you to Amy Combs and Amy Rogers for co-chairing WAEF’s Student Committee this year. The student committee did a fabulous job planning in coordination with our co-chairs.

The Jeans Day fundraiser, organized by Wyomissing Area Education Association, provides a great opportunity for staff engagement with WAEF. Staff members are invited to give a donation to WAEF in exchange for the opportunity to wear jeans to work on Fridays. Every student benefits from grants provided by

support of their students is honorable and generous. Thank you to the following donors:

Tompkins VIST Bank Truist

Univest Bank and Trust Co.

Weis Markets

Faculty and Staff Honorees

Each year as part of the Toast series of events, WAEF honors outstanding teachers and staff members. For the first time, all Toast honorees were recognized at our annual Fire & Ice Party. Two teachers from WHEC and two teachers from WREC were selected by their peers: Sue Wojciechowski & Jennifer Foo from WHEC and Nancy Boyer & Bridgette Kozuch from WREC.

Three staff members were selected by their peers as this year’s “Unsung Heroes”: Reina Soto (WHEC), Amber Gockley (WREC) and Beatrice Jones (JSHS).

In addition, WAEF’s Student Committee selected two JSHS teachers to be honored at our Scholarship Ceremony: Chris Kersikoski and Colleen Vargo.

Pictured here are WAEF Executive Director, Molly McCullough Robbins; Wyomissing Area High School Principal, Dr. Corey Jones; Orrstown Bank VP, C&I Relationship Manager,

WAEF launched our Loyalty Society in 2020, In recognition of the 25th anniversary of the founding of the WAEF. This society acknowledges the contributions of our supporters who have given a gift to the foundation for at least five consecutive years. These consecutive gifts – of any size and to any of our funds – provide immediate funds that allow WAEF to enhance opportunities in the Wyomissing Area School District and enrich the educational experience in this exceptional place to learn.

When you give any amount to any area of WAEF for five fiscal years in a row, you will be recognized for your generosity. In order to sustain membership, simply make a gift every fiscal year (July 1 to June 30) without interruption. Regardless of the area you support each year, or how much you choose to give, the impact of your gifts is powerful. Collectively, annual gifts influence WAEF’s ability to meet new opportunities and emerging needs while also honoring the timeless tradition of giving back.

JULY 1, 2022 – JUNE 30, 2023

Visionary

$10,000 and above

Ali and Patricia Amin

Brian and Jeanette Hoffman

Estate of John Bergen Stevens III

John and Ann Mazzo

Sam and Kay McCullough

Nancy McWilliams

Janet Melson

Mid Penn Bank

Randall and Jean Miller

Ernie and Constance Graf

David Graff

Keystone Instant Printing

Michael and Rachel Kuhn

Mark and Janelle Maggs

Masano Bradley LLC Attorneys at Law

Brian D. Ackerman

Adelphia Seafood

Ali and Patricia Amin

Asolare LLC

Art and Amy Auchenbach

Richard and Amanda Aulenbach

Carolyn Auman

Brad and Wendy Baker

Laurie Balatgek

Stephen and Lisa Banco

Cathryn Barra

Lawrence and Jane Bennett

Berks Plastic Surgery P.C.

Tom and Jane Bitner

Glenn and Carol Bowman

Conchita Braun

Maureen Brumbach

Dennis and Kathleen Burkhart

Jim and Becky Burton

Tom and Stacey Campbell

Peter and Marshia Carlino

Patrick and Michele Ciemiewicz

Bill and Amy Combs

William and Vicki Combs

Compleat Baldwin Brass Center

Creative Spirit Painting

Uday Dasika and Elizabeth Kann

William and Leslie Davidson

Miles and Elizabeth Dechant

James and Charlotte Derr

Roberta Dinsmore

East Penn Manufacturing Co.

Matthew Ecker

David Emes

Stephen and Bethany Emkey

Frank and Kelly Ferrandino

Salvatore and Katherine Ferrarello

Marc and Marcia Filstein

Gage Personnel Service

David and Lisa Geyer

David Graff

Green Giant Home and Commercial

Martha Hafer

Constantine Harris and Ann Boulis

Thomas and Carol Helinek

Gerard and Christine Helinek

Nancy Hemmerich

Fred and Dee Hiehle

Hollywood Cleaners

Barbara Homsher

Joseph Homsher

Matthew and Maria Hottenstein

Ann Houck

Jason and Lisa Hurleman

Bailey Jamison

Haitham Kanneh and Zeina Arnouk

Robert and Christine Keeler

Timothy and Elissa Keeler

Ron Keller and Mary Freymoyer-Keller

Chris and Michele Kersikoski

Keystone Instant Printing

Kids Cuts

Barbara Kline

Valarie Knauer

Ernest C. Kotsch

Ico and Cindy Koullias

Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home

L2I Construction LLC

Barry and Susan Lehr

Edward and Catharine Lentz

George and Dawn Main

Ryan and Kristy Martin

Masano Bradley LLC Attorneys-At-Law

Tom and Heidi Masano

Joey and Kelli Maturi

Bradley and Bridget Mayberry

John and Ann Mazzo

Samuel and Kay McCullough

Kristin McLaughlin

Nancy McWilliams

Trudy Mertz

Kevin and Sara Miller

Mark and Maggie Miller

Nathaniel and Erika Miller

Randall and Jean Miller

Paul and Solange Mintz

Barbara Moyer

New Castle Lawn & Landscape, Inc.

Chris Nugent

Paul and Nancy O’Leary

David and Jo-Ann O’Rourke

David and Lisa Outland

Vincent and Ann Paolini

David and Midge Pendergast

Robert and Dana Quinlivan

G Christopher and Lindsay Rada

Ali Radaoui and Maria Braun

Thomas and Jodi Reardon

Jeff and Jeannie Reid

RM Palmer Co

Molly and Matt Robbins

Kent and Nancy Robinson

Chris and Amy Rogers

Kenneth and Marilyn Rogers

John and Gloria Rothenberger

Elizabeth Rothermel

Rundle’s Gardens

The Salt Lounge

Robert and Betsy Santoro

Savage Auto Group

Fred and Bonnie Savage Foundation

Eric and Kathleen Schippers

Janet Schlegel

Robert Scoboria

William Simmons

Bruce and Sarah Smith

Curtis and Anne Snyder

John and Sara Steber

Geoffrey and Judy Stoudt

Charlie and Carolyn Sullivan

Tompkins Vist Bank

Edward and Margy Trexler

Truist

Jim and Dee Turley

Jim and Colleen Vargo

Marc and Laura Waetjen

Kevin Wagner

David and Ann Walton

Randy and Dawn Weidner

Weis Markets

Martin and Donna Welsh

White Star Tours

Doug and Ann White

Erwin Wolf II

Bob and Sheri Wolfrum

Wyomissing Area School District

Yuengling Brewing Co

Helene Zintak

Scott and Lauren Zuidema

Superintendent ’s Circle

$5,000-$9,999

Customers Bank

Gage Personnel Service

William and Sharon Luyben

Orrstown Bank

Pro Max Fence Systems LLC

Fred and Bonnie Savage Foundation

Univest Bank and Trust Co.

Principal’s Circle

$1,000-$4,999

Anonymous

Blue Mountain Foundation

Peter and Marshia Carlino

Center for Urologic Care of Berks County

William and Vicki Combs

East Penn Manufacturing Co. Inc.

Mattthew Ecker

Todd and Marie George

GLP Capital LP

Green Giant Home and Commercial

Martha Hafer

Nancy Hemmerich

Michael and Katherine Herr

Barbara Homsher

Ann Houck

Bailey Jamison

Haitham Kanneh and Zeina Arnouk

Robert and Christine Keeler

Ernest C. Kotsch

Ico and Cindy Koullias

David Kozloff

L2I Construction LLC

Steven and Lynsay Ladany

Edward and Catharine Lentz

The Lodge at Woodloch

Brandon and Megan Lynch

Jerome Marcus

John and Kelly Masano

Joey and Kelli Maturi

Dennis and Erin Mauro

John and Suzanne Noll

Jim Parker

Penske Truck Leasing

Reading Orthodontic Group

RM Palmer Co.

Chris and Amy Rogers

John and Gloria Rothenberger

Elizabeth Rothermel

RPA Engineering

Savage Auto Group

Eric and Kathleen Schippers

Kelly Spayd Realty

Donna Tatro

Tompkins Vist Bank

Trexler Family Donor Advised Fund

Edward and Margy Trexler

Truist

UGI Energy Services

Van Scoy Jewelers

Marc and Laura Waetjen

Weis Markets

Shawn and Meghan White

Woodloch Pines Resort

The Works

Educator’s Circle

$500-$999

Apple Inc.

Carolyn Auman

Brad and Wendy Baker

Stephen and Lisa Banco

Berkshire Country Club

Body Zone Sports and Wellness Complex

Sandra Bosserman

Jim and Becky Burton

Benjamin Caldwell and Angela Duen

Compleat Baldwin Brass Center

Candis Coxe

Uday Dasika and Elizabeth Kann

East West Functional Training LLC

Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home

John and Christina Fam

Salvatore and Katherine Ferrarello

Susan Franz

David and Lisa Geyer

Tom and Heidi Masano

Kevin and Sara Miller

Molly Hottenstein Orthodontics

Mary M. Palmer

David and Midge Pendergast

Penn National Gaming

Penn State Health

Steve and Loni Pottieger

Jonathan Primack and Pam Charendoff

Brian and Sarah Reedy

John and Sara Steber

Creighton and Michele Stringer

T Makes 3 Photography and Design

James and Ruthie Walker

Doug and Ann White

White Star Tours

Helene Zintak

Scott and Lauren Zuidema

Partner $100-$499

Adelphia Seafood

Ronald and Lynn Allison

Arellano Rochino Family

The Art Room

Asolare LLC

Art and Amy Auchenbach

Richard and Mandy Aulenbach

Matthew and Kendall Babiarz

Elaine Balkiewicz

Kurt and Carolyn Bamberger

Beauty Bar Wellness and Aesthetics

David Beeghley and Barbara Van Clief

Thompson and Leslie Bell

Suzannah Beltz

Lawrence and Jane Bennett

Berks Plastic Surgery P.C.

Berkshire Dental Assoc.

Tom and Jane Bitner

Glenn and Carol Bowman

Paul Boylan

Brennan and Folino, Attorneys at Law

Justin Brown

Maureen Brumbach

Douglas and Andrea Brunner

Loyalty is a treasured trait in any relationship, and it is one that WAEF values in its supporters. THANK YOU for the love you ve shown WAEF over the years !

In Kind Donations

73 Charcuterie Co.

Adelphia Seafood

Robert Ames

Anni B. Monogramming Anonymous

The Art Room

Asolare LLC

Richard and Amanda Aulenbach

Michael and Regina Barletta

Beauty Bar Wellness and Aesthetics

Bella Jules

Suzannah Beltz

Berks County Tennis Club

Berks Plastic Surgery P.C.

Berkshire Country Club

Body Zone Sports and Wellness Complex

Amanda Budwash

Buttonwood Blooms

Benjamin Caldwell and Angela Duen

Meredith Caldwell

Bill and Amy Combs

Creative Spirit Painting

De Lune

Doubletree by Hilton Reading

Clifton Duquette

East West Functional Training LLC

Finch + Fern

Fine Linez Barbershop

Fromuth Racquet Sports

Zachary and Valerie Gabrielli

Maddy Gajewski

TJ and Kristen Gajewski

Julie Garman

In Memory Of:

The Gem on Penn Kathy Griesemer

Hollywood Cleaners

Honey Lou

Wayne Ingerto

Wassim and Jocelyn Jaoude

Haitham Kanneh and Zeina Arnouk

Daniel Kaufmann

Keystone Instant Printing Kick It

Kids Cuts

Kimberton Whole Foods

Krista Moya Photography

Michael and Rachel Kuhn

The Lodge at Woodloch

Longwood Gardens

Lords and Ladies

Brandon and Megan Lynch

Mark and Janelle Maggs

Brad and Bridget Mayberry

Meesha Aesthetics

Meghan White Photography

Sanand and Jody Menon

Meraki Salon

Paul and Sheina Missan

Mon Balloon by Montse

New Beginnings Therapeutic Massage & Spa

New Castle Lawn & Landscape, Inc.

John and Trish Nierle

Nonno Alby’s

Penn National Gaming

John and Melissa Phillips

Reading Public Museum

The Reading Rebels

Redner’s Markets, Inc.

Molly McCullough Robbins

Chris and Amy Rogers

Rundle’s Gardens

The Rustic Bunch

Salon Avanti

The Salt Lounge

TJ and Nan Sawhney

Saylor House

Eric and Kathleen Schippers

Sly Fox

Chris and Rebecca Smith

Spayd’s Outdoor Environments

Megan Stoltzfus

Creighton and Michele Stringer

Supreme Cleaners

Michael and Victoria Swain

T Makes 3 Photography and Design

Donna Tatro

Jim and Dee Turley

Van Scoy Jewelers

Marc and Laura Waetjen

Willoughby’s On Park

Woodloch Pines Resort

Wyomissing Area PTA

Wyomissing Area School Board

Wyomissing Area School District

Wyomissing Hair Studio

Wyomissing Hills Elementary Center

Yuengling Brewing Co.

David and Megan Zobian

Scott and Lauren Zuidema

Why We Give

A bit over a decade ago, our family was looking for a new adventure. So we packed up our four small kids and horde of pets and moved halfway across the country, from Dallas, Texas to Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Why did we do this? It’s hard to explain. We didn’t know a single person in the area. We knew nothing about the town (or borough as we later learned). We had never even heard of a Wawa. But after visiting the area while evaluating a job opportunity for my husband, we immediately fell in love with Wyomissing’s unmistakable charm and knew it was the perfect place to raise our family.

Our oldest daughter, Vivian, is now a senior in high school, and her siblings, Meredith, Charles and Veronica are not far behind. As they have grown, we have been incredibly impressed by the quality of teachers and educational opportunities they have received in Wyomissing and are thrilled to support our exceptional school district through WAEF.

After volunteering extensively in the Dallas Public Schools PTA, I knew how important it was for a school to receive additional funding and support from the community. Soon after moving here, I was introduced to WAEF by a good friend and encouraged to get involved by joining the Board of Directors. Over the past four years, I’ve served on and co-chaired various committees including Finance, Toast, the WAEF Student

Committee and Grants & Scholarships. Through these various positions, I have been able to see first-hand how WAEF is able to make a meaningful difference in students’ lives by distributing much needed funds to further their educational endeavors.

I’m incredibly proud to be a part of the Wyomissing Area community that so generously donates to this foundation, for the Wyomissing Area teachers that take time from their busy schedules to complete grant requests for innovative and curriculum enhancing projects for our students, and for our incredibly gifted, motivated and well-rounded students who receive over $40k of scholarships from WAEF each year to continue their educational pursuits after graduation.

Boomer!

Amy & Chris Rogers

In Honor Of:

Joseph Shannon

Tom and Sandy Tapler

Lynn and Kathryn Thiel

Frances Carpency

Paul Boylan

Class of 1959 who have passed on

Susan Kline Hart

Sean M. Flannery

Justin Brown

Gary and Jan Larsen

Laura Rader

Richard and Mindy Small

Martha Glosser

Susan Kline Hart

Gary and Caryl Wilkinson

Fred Homsher

Robin and Cynthia Wildermuth

James R. Houck

Ann Houck

Thomas and Jodi Reardon

Jeff Keeler and Lee Erdman, Class of 1959

Robert and Christine Keeler

Jeri Kozloff

Carolyn Auman

James and Charlotte Derr

Jack and Mary Mancuso

Samuel R. Kozloff

Dennis and Kathleen Burkhart

David Kozloff

Jack and Mary Mancuso

Richard and Mindy Small

Eileen LePage – former school board member

Geoffrey and Judy Stoudt

Joanne McCready

Charles and Lynn Sakmann

Anne McCullough

Samuel and Kay McCullough

Elizabeth White

Caroline Restino

Robert Rupel

Donald S. Robitzer

Hollywood Cleaners – Steber

David Schlegel, WRHS 1949

Katie O’Connell

Ann Seltzer

Charles

Lucille Cappel

James and Sharon Rothstein

Benjamin L. Chen

Yi Lu

Amy Endy and Caroline & Christian

Nimako-Boeteng

Tom and Michelle Endy

Jennifer Foo

Jon and Donna Kaufman

Handy/Frymoyer Family – and all

honorees for all you do

Tim Hetrich – Retirement

Matthew Ecker

Amy Stewart-Himes

David and Susan Bailey

Maddy, Emily and Claire

David Schleicher - Congratulations to my smart and beautiful granddaughters

Michael Miller- Retired Art Teacher

Mary Pearsall

Molly’s marriage

William and Vicki Combs

Ed and Margy Trexler & John and Gloria Rothenberger

Ernie and Constance Graf

Sue Wojciechowski

Anonymous - for making all the classroom wishes for children come true

The Zechman and Smedley “Grands”

Tom and Jane Bitner

630 Evans Avenue, Wyomissing, PA 19610

(610) 374-0739, ext. 1171 | www.wyoarea-foundation.org

@ Wyomissing Area Education Foundation

WYOMISSING AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Enriching education in the Wyomissing Area School District

WAEF Mission Statement

The mission of the Wyomissing Area Education Foundation is to support excellence in education in the Wyomissing Area School District by providing an enriching educational experience that expands the knowledge and maximizes the potential of every student.

WAEF Vision Statement

The Wyomissing Area Education Foundation seeks to fulfill its mi ssion of enriching the educational experience in the Wyomissing Area School District and beyond through two primary areas of support: teacher and staff-requested grants for program s, projects and equipment and scholarships that reward academic achievement and other signific ant accomplishments. To support its efforts, Wyomissing Area Education Foundation wil l engage the community in fundraising efforts through donation solicitations, events, e ndowment funds, and support through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program.