Summer 2014 - The Briarwood School

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Briarwood
School
a school for children
with learning differences
& intellectual disabilities
12207 Whittington Dr.
Houston, Texas 77077
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Newsletter for The Briarwood &
Tuttle Schools | S u m m e r E d i t i o n 2014
Briarwood, A School for Children with Learning Differences
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The Tuttle School at Briarwood, a School for Children
with Intellectual Disabilities
www.briarwoodschool.org
Always a Heart for Briarwood
A
celebration for one is a celebration for the entire Briarwood community! At the end of May, we
bid a fond farewell to eighteen Upper School graduates and six Tuttle School graduates, each off
to a new adventure. With sheer excitement of a new beginning, the students and their families experienced those
bittersweet moments of reflection on leaving a school where their lives were changed. Words of praise flowed from all,
as parents, grandparents and friends stepped forward to shower thanks upon our team. “You changed our son’s life. He
came to you believing that he could not learn, that he would never graduate from high school, let alone enter college.
Now he has the confidence, the skills, and the knowledge that his strengths will continue to emerge as gifts, and he’s
college-bound! We will always be indebted to Briarwood. Our hearts will always be here.”
Students Who
Decide To Remain:
Many students elect to remain
at Briarwood after successful
remediation. On or above
average grade level classes
are offered so that these
students continue to build
upon the organizational,
advocacy and academic skills
taught at Briarwood in a
small, structured classroom
environment.
Students
Who Transition Out:
Since it is impossible to predict
the length of time a child
Students enter Briarwood at many different stages in their lives, as did each member of the Class of 2014. Whether a
will
need for remediation,
student’s journey to Briarwood begins in kindergarten, sixth grade or tenth grade, at the point of entry, each student
each student at Briarwood
is embraced by a team of caring, knowledgeable, and highly trained teachers and administrators, all of whom
is regularly evaluated to
immediately delve ‘into the child’ to scaffold him for success by providing him with an education that is designed with
determine if he/she may
purpose and that is specific to his needs. Briarwood is a significant piece of a child’s journey, for it is a combination of
be ready to transition to
classes specific to remediation, courses that tap into a student’s strengths, and an emphasis on creativity that enables
a more traditional school
dreams to flow into realities. Thus, a child’s life, his destiny, is changed forever.
setting. Academic progress,
homework independence,
A question posed several years ago by Seth Moran, who had transitioned at that time to another private high school,
social-emotional development,
gave us reason to reflect. “How do you do what you do at Briarwood? How do you find those incredible teachers who
and the ability to self-advocate
understand us and our LD’s and know how to teach us?” My answer was simple. We seek the best who are degreed,
are all important in this
determination. As that time
certified and who are passionate about teaching, about changing a life, and who have a heart for the child. Staying
approaches, the Briarwood
abreast of the research in our field is critical, for through the findings of the leading researchers and their quests to
transition team will
transfer their knowledge into the classroom, we enhance our skills.
advise and offer
recommendations
Parenthetically, the student who posed the question asked to return to Briarwood to complete his high school career.
to parents.
In May of 2013, prior to Seth’s senior year, he became a licensed pilot. A graduate of the Class of 2014, Seth entered
Louisiana Tech University in June, where he is pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Professional Aviation, with a minor in
Aviation Management. Seth’s most recent accomplishment came in June when he was deemed proficient to operate as pilot-incommand of aircraft owned by the State of Louisiana and/or operated by Louisiana Tech University. We believe that Seth’s heart will
always be a part of Briarwood. He will surely remain in our hearts!
We reflect on those who have come our way and who have given us opportunities to teach in ways that our students learn best. We changed the pathways
of learning for Will Donnell, who entered Briarwood as a 5th grader who struggled to read. With the village of support surrounding Will, he accepted
the intensity of remediation that became part of his daily schedule. His world changed from that of a struggling child to a young man who experienced
countless successes. After four years of academic remediation, coupled with strategies that supported accomplishments all around, Will was ready to
transition to Episcopal High School. Following four successful years at EHS, where he was named Outstanding Male Student his Senior year, Will began his
college career at Rhodes College where he met with success once more and graduated Cum Laude. Following his graduation from Rhodes, Will spent two
years in Argentina, where he taught English to children and adults, all ages and levels. In May 2013, Will earned his Master of Science Degree in Finance
at The University of Texas in Austin. He was one of twenty-eight in the inaugural program (Master’s in Finance) at UT and was recognized as recipient of the
Leadership Award at his graduation. Today, Will is living in Houston and is in the world of energy investment banking, employed by PPHB. Will, a confident
young man, accepted all that was offered at Briarwood, and he soared!
Entering as a sophomore in 2007, Nick Newland also accepted all that was offered to him, which included three years of a high school curriculum that
included classes that were specific to his learning challenges. In addition to the work that Nick devoted to remediation, he also developed an interest in
photography, an area of strength that was fostered at Briarwood. Emerging as a leader, Nick graduated in May of 2010. Following his graduation from
Briarwood, Nick entered Schreiner University in August of 2010, where he has maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and has also maintained an academic
scholarship for his entire four years at the university. With his interest in photography, Nick continued to perfect his skills in this area. As a result, Nick had
his first professional photography exhibition at the Kerr Arts and Cultural Center in Kerrville in May 2014. Nick will graduate from Schreiner University in
December 2014, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design-Computer Graphics, and a minor in photography.
The entire Briarwood community celebrates with pride the accomplishments of Seth, Will and Nick. Our hearts will forever remain with these fine alumni.
COVER STORY
Giving Back Never Looked So
- Carole C. Wills
to toot your own horn, but it is perfectly
acceptable to toot others’. Look at how these
students are helping others, giving back and
putting their skills to Good Use!
In This Edition
Nick M.’s Eagle Project was to construct an outside basketball half-court for
Ascension Episcopal School on one of their parking areas. There were over 300
total man-hours spent toward completion of this project from Nick, other volunteer
scouts, volunteer Briarwood students, along with adult support.
Jake S. worked with the Hermann Park Conservancy Volunteer Department. The
Conservancy wanted the park benches in Hermann Park to be refurbished. This
entailed disassembling the large teak bench, the boards being sanded, then
stained, and the bench put back together. The boards had to be
hauled by foot about 1/2 mile back to an area where tents
were set up to sand and stain the bench.
Lon B. built and installed 5 ADA handicap benches at Faith
United Methodist Church in Richmond, Texas. Lon will attend
Wharton Junior College and then transfer to Texas State with a
major in business.
Sarah M.’s Gold Award was about dyslexia awareness. Sarah will
be attending the University of St. Thomas in Houston next year.
Read more about Sarah’s Gold Award on Page 19.
Taylor P. started his Eagle Project in Spring 2013 and
completed it on July 1, 2013. He renovated a World War II era
canon located at a VFW Post in Rosenberg, Texas. Taylor’s future
plans are to attend a military college and be commissioned as an officer in the US
Army. He has received early acceptance at Marion Military Institute in Alabama and
Valley Forge Military College in Pennsylvania.
David D. worked on a public environmental awareness project with Ms. Susan
Saccomen of the Mason Creek Utility District and Harris County’s Storm Water Inlet
Marketing Program Director. He developed a plan for the project, organized the
work crews and led the installation of 350 storm drain decals and the delivery of
over 2200 flyers door-to-door in 8 sections of Nottingham Country neighborhood.
The goal was to raise community awareness of the environmental impact on
dumping in storm drains.
FORD A.’S job was to raise money and purchase specific native
plants that naturally attract more birds and butterflies at
the Russ Pittman Park in Bellaire, a sanctuary for birds and
retreat area in the middle of the city. Then Ford and his troop
removed unwanted non native plants and grasses and replaced
them with the native plants. The project took over 125 hours from
start to finish.
James M.’s project will be approved at a later date.
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Tuttle School
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Donors
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M/U News
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LS News
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Tuttle School News
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Around Briarwood
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Alumni News
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a school for children
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12207 Whittington Drive | Houston, TX 77077
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The Briarwood School/Tuttle School admits
students of any race, gender, color, national or
ethnic origin. The school selects students who are
interested in completing their education and who
need a prescriptive educational program.
Briarwood is a publication of The Briarwood
School & Tuttle School. Briarwood is published
annually and sent to alumni, present and past
parents and friends.
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Development
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here are some things that are just meant to be together; a bud and a vase, a bouquet and a wedding dress, a
Briarwood fundraiser and success. In a glorious setting of wildflowers, The Briarwood School welcomed friends
on Friday, March 7 to the Houston Country Club for its 44th Annual Benefit, “Out of Difficulties Grow Miracles.” Mother Nature herself was
green with envy at the sunflower-inspired event which was the perfect backdrop for the glorious fields of auction items, the splendid array of
delicious food, and live entertainment and dancing amid a beautiful floral bounty. The night was made even more special with the participation
of dads who became auctioneers and personally brought in top dollars for their items, thanks Charles Clark, David Lindsey and Jim McIngvale!
Spring was definitely in the air on this evening in March, but the air was also thick with friendship, goodwill and a shared love for Briarwood.
The flawless flow of the event was orchestrated by Benefit Chairs Susie and Asche Ackerman and Katherine and Joel Schrock and their team of
exceptional volunteers. Even Briarwood’s notorious auction was bolstered thanks to the ingeniuty and hard work of Auction Chairs Sherry Clark
and Jenn Parent. The only thing more fragrant than the wildflowers at this year’s benefit was the sweet smell of success and the $500,000 raised
for The Briarwood School. One day a year (preferably on the day of the Annual Benefit) it is recommended to stop, smell the roses and give thanks
for little miracles. Thank you, little miracles, for making Briarwood blossom!
Save the Date!
45th Annual Briarwood Benefit
March 27, 2015
Houston Country Club
Benefit Chairs:
Sherry Clark & Kelli DesChamps
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Required by all juniors, the purpose of the Foundations Course is to prepare students to transition
out of high school following graduation by assigning projects that are created to teach team work and
the values of collaborative efforts, creative thinking, along with attention to detail, time management
and executive functioning skills. Each project also endorses a mindset of seeking islands of competence,
otherwise known as one’s individual strengths.
With each project, students are provided specific guidelines to which they must adhere, interim checklists, and the gift of time
to discuss project-related issues in a collaborative and safe environment. The culminating activity of each project is a presentation to the
class, followed by peer critiques. At the end of the semester students are equipped with skills, including social skills, that are necessary for
effective and positive working relationships throughout life.
Learning about Self & Others (Self Awareness)
Business Partnership Project - Students select partners within the class and, working collaboratively,
design a business that will be based on interests, goals, aptitudes and individual strengths. The business partners
must select the type of business they will establish, its location, name, design of logo and business card.
Additionally, the partners must determine ownership, number of employees, and financial backing.
School Design Project - Working individually, each student’s goal is to design his/her ‘dream high school’.
Students are encouraged to tap into their own interests and strengths, while enjoying the freedom to think
outside the box. Each student is required to name his high school, select its location, select its courses and faculty,
identify school colors, mascot, motto, and design the blueprint of its buildings and campus.
Desicion-Making & Time Management (Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking)
Senior Retreat Project - Students work as partners or in small groups to develop a Senior Retreat
that will include the Senior class. Through partnerships or small group discussions, the students work
together to establish the purpose of their Retreat, the point of destination, all travel plans, and lodging. The
Senior Retreat Project requires that educational and entertainment components are included. Time and deadline
management skills are taught throughout the project.
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hanks to Dow, Tuttle
School had the opportunity to meet the amazing Jerome
Singleton! Born in Greenwood, South Carolina, Jerome had to have his
leg amputated below the knee when he was 18 months old. Always the
athlete, he attended Dutch Fork High School where he excelled at varsity
football, junior varsity basketball and track. He holds a Bachelor’s degree
in Math and Applied Physics from Morehouse College and a Bachelor’s in
Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan
and has even worked as a researcher at NASA!
Jerome spoke to students about perseverance, and always doing
your best. There was even an impromptu demonstration on running
techniques for Briarwood’s Special Olympians. Considered “The Fastest
Amputee on the Planet” Jerome has excelled athletically his entire life
and has won gold and silver medals in the Paralympic Games and IPC
World Championships.
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A n n u a l G i v i n g D o n o r s 2013-14
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riarwood is truly grateful for the contributions made to our Annual Giving Fund,
“The Sky’s the Limit” this year. The campaign raised $138,434.00, a 10.5% increase
over last year! Each gift goes directly into our operating budget to provide funds for technology,
teachers’ salaries, staff development and it helps to fund the difference between tuition and the
actual cost to educate a child. Our entire school benefits from the many resources only our Annual
Giving Fund can provide.
Thanks to more than 135 of our parents, grandparents, alumni, board of trustees, faculty, staff
and special friends who helped reach our goal!
The donors listed gave to Briarwood during the past year, July 2013-May 2014.
$30,000 and above
Fred and Mabel Parks Foundation
Legacy Circle | $10,000 and above
A Friend of Briarwood
A Friend of Briarwood
Founder’s Circle | $5,000-$9,999
Jim Earley
John C. & Carolyn Noonan
Parmer Private Foundation
Joan and John Scales
Scurlock Foundation
Martha and Dave Swift
Head of School Circle | $2,500-$4,999
Charlotte Christman
Marie Evnochides
Friend of Briarwood
Elsie Layton
Rusty and Tawnya Rubenstein
Leadership Circle | $1,000-$2,499
Michael Appelbaum
Julianne Bass
Marion and Eliot Bowytz
Catharine and Grant Faulconer
Ralston Foster
Harvey Friedman
Jackie and John Gaylord
Luis and Angela Gonzalez
Fay and Paul Lewis
Susan and Vern Ludwig
Atty. and Mrs. Harry D. Martin
Donna and Mark Meyer
Alison Mohr
Wiley L. Mossy
Susan and John Roper
John Welch
Julie and Chris Whitten
Tom and Kathryn Wilson
Franciso Zorilla
Educator’s Club | $500-$999
Bruce Barnum
Craig and Galen Brown Foundation
Craig Curd and Deborah Gennero
Twila and Bill Day
Ramona and Michael DiMarco
William Donnell
Karl & Debbie Fancher
Janet and Thomas Frobase
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Rima and Ahmed Hashmi
Yana and Doug Hohertz
Charlotte and Arthur Leibold
Lydia and Alfredo Lira
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Malone
Denis and Trey Mayfield
Cheryl and James McAnear
James Donald McGinty
Rosemary Moriarty
Christina and Steve Morse
Andrea Reed
Pam and Greg Roche
Lyndsey and Damian Stead
Diana Strassmann and Jeff Smisek
Houston Texans Foundation
Mustang Club | $250-$499
Adria Baker
Patricia and Matthew Buck
Michael Clark
Ben Duckworth
Debbie and Karl Fancher
Jeffrey Hurley
Lorena and Terry Kubera
Kathy and Patrick McLane
Samantha and Gil Melman
Tine Overton
Jenifer and Chad Points
Philip Szota
Julie Toups
Edith and Henry van Wageningen
Dorothy Verhalen
Hallie Zietz
Blue & Red Club | $100-$249
R.T. Bell
Lucinda Berlew
Frank and Rita Blumfeld
Linda and Michael Clark
Allison and Alan Daughtry
Janice and Jim Falick
Mary Finger
Garrett & Boyd DDS
Cathie and Neal Gittleman
Paul & Jo Glaves
Jim & Lynda Lea Goodall
Mona and Thomas Ignas
Martha Keller
Janet and Mark Lauritsen
Gary Lew & Ronnie Kurtin
Karen and Nick Lopez
Kathryn McKnight
Talley Melton
Frances Parker
Terri and Matt Pitner
Peggy and William Samuels
Pat, Mike and Kelcie Shaw
Suzanne Stuchly
Cindy and Bill Sudela
Tracy Sullivan
Robert Tucker
Anne and Ron Vachon
Kim and Richard Yeh
Friend | $1-$99
Judge and Mrs. Richard Abrams
Richard and Cynthia Cadle
Pam and James Gaspar
Suzanne & Eric Gschwind
Eric Huelskamp and Mollie Hellige
Terri and Tom Lawrence
Julie and Louis Mayer
Peggy and Lewis Metzger
John Morris
Joan Rubin Norman
Jeff Parent
Joanne and Clyde Perkins
Pat Ross
Mary and Skip Skinner
Directed Gifts
for 2013-14
In Memory of Bridgette Brophy
Bertha and John Brophy
Bill De La Garza and Associates
Curves Spring Valley Friends
Dorothy Taylor
Elizabeth and Ben McAndrew, III
Julie and Chris Whitten
Lanette and Dennis Whitley
Margaret and Jeff Louk
Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Petty
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Fox
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Brophy
Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Roberts
Patricia and James Whitten
Pattie McBride
Penny and John Hollyfield
Sheila and Robert Shinkle
Tauber Oil Company
for the 2013-14
School Year
In Memory of Brian Boles
Chris Dooley
Briarwood Revenue for the
2013-14 School Year
In Honor of
Robin Vaiana by Tom Sellers
Susan Reike by Laura Church
Paige Suvalsky by Rita Blumenfield
▲ Tuition & fees,
net tuition assistance
$6,135,000
▲ Donations (unrestricted)
and tuition assistance
$270,000
▲ Benefit prior year earnings
$190,000
▲ Interest and other income
$5,000
Total $6,600,000
Matching Gifts
AIG
Apache Corporation
BP Fabric of America
Chevron
Conoco Phillips
Freeport Oil & Gas
Greater Houston Community Foundation
Halliburton Foundation
Morgan Stanley
Novartis
Phillips 66
Shell OIl
TIAA-CREF
Athletic Facility
Briarwood Booster Club
The Brown Foundation
Charlotte Christman
The Cullen Foundation
Friend of Briarwood
The Hamman Foundation
Junior Trustees of The McNair Foundation
The Robert and Janice McNair Foundation
Fred and Mabel Parks Foundation
Melissa and Ryan Reichert
Technology
Charity Guild of Catholic Woman
The Huffington Foundation
Rebecca and Lee Jackson
Strake Foundation
Woodforest Charitable
Foundation
Tuition Assistance
Assistance League
The Hamill Foundation
Sally and Don McGinty
Richardson Family Foundation
General Operating
The Ellwood Foundation
Galleria Area Rotary Club
Steven Krodman
Tuttle School
Robin and Jim Vaiana
Briarwood Expenses for
the 2013-14 School Year
Staff Development
M.D. Anderson Foundation
Gay Roane
Community Donors
Kroger
Safeway-Randalls
Target
For omissions|corrections|giving opportunities, please contact
Linda Peters in the Development Office, 281.493.1070 or at
lpeters@briarwoodschool.org.
▲ Salaries/Benefits
$5,770,000
▲ Classroom curriculum &
student activities $360,000
▲ Building & utilities
$305,000
▲ Insurance & other
$70,000
▲ Technology
$40,000
▲ Capital Expenditures
$20,000
▲ Professional Fees
$20,000
▲ Administrative & Development
$15,000
Total $6,600,000
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Benefit Donors
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$30,000 and above
Kelly Gene Cook, Sr.
Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Friend of Briarwood
Linda & Jim McIngvale
$10,000-$29,999
Susie & Asche Ackerman
Mary Crow & Sammy Jones
Ellwood Foundation
Friend of Briarwood
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Muraro
Phillips 66
Mrs. Vale R. Russell
Ursula & Mike Sharp
$5,000-$9,999
Jeannie & Trey Able
Sherry Clark/Charles Clark
Gina & Larry Corbin
Marvy Finger Family Foundation
Luis Javier Gonzalez & Angela Monoz
Rebecca & Lee Jackson
Julie & Louis Mayer
Andrea & Bill Reed
Regent Care
Katherine & Joel Schrock
Mary & Greg Whalley
$2,500-$4,999
BP Employee Matching
The Louis K. Brandt Foundation
Charlotte Christman
Twila & Bill Day
Paula & Louis Faillace
Rima & Ahmed Hashmi
Kim & David Lindsey
Suzy & Steve Mahoney
Arthur & Sarah Merrill Foundation
Neuhaus Education Center
Susan & John Roper
Sherry & Rolland St. Aubin
Jeannette & Scott Stevenson
Mitchell Toups
Carole & Jim Wills
Wilmington Trust
$1,000-$2,499
Joan & Stanford Alexander
Apollo A/C & Heating
Barbara & Larry Bellatti
Heather Feray & Richard Bohan
Marion & Mika Bowytz
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Brophy
Liz & Phil Buelow
CenterPoint Energy
Donna & Kenneth Conly
Deborah Gennero & Craig Curd
Becca & James Edmiston
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Chris Fearing
Nancy & Dan Garrison
Mr. & Mrs. George Helland, Jr.
Lynn & Robbie Jacobe
William S. & Lora Jean Kilroy Foundation
Stephanie & Rich Langenstein
Charlotte & Art Leibold
Paul & Fay Lewis
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Lindsey
in honor of Blake Lindsey
Teri & Sonny Milos
Jenn & Jeff Parent
Pam & Greg Roche
Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Rosenthal
Linda & Jerry Rubenstein
Sheri & David Saunders
Annie & Steve Seay
Liliana & Tony Staples
Cindy & Bill Sudela
TIAA-CREF Matching
Mr. & Mrs. Richard W. Weekley
Wendy & John Welch
Julie & Chris Whitten
Francisco and Rocio Zorrilla
$500-$999
Ann & Keelan Adamson
Cheryl & David Bagby
Debra & Wade Bradford
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Brady
Henry T. Brooks, in honor of Jim Gustafson
Bonnie Brookshire, Ph.D.
Bullock Estate & Diamond Brokers
Becky & Dan Carter
Archna & Kenny Chainani
Priscilla Conoley
The Daughtry Family
Mano & Melissa DeAyala
Denise & John Deiss
Dr. Elizabeth Dybell
Debbie & Randy Etheridge
Rita & Brian Fader
Paige & Richard Fass
Catharine & Grant Faulconer
Fidelity Investments
Deborah J. Gennero D.D.S.
Cathie & Neal Gittleman
Lanette & Scott Harris
Lisa & Ole Hofelmann
The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa
Carole & Larry Huelbig
Jamie Humphries
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ivy
Fatima & Syed Jafri
Janet & Forrest Jenkins
Erica & Brian Jordan
Shannon & Marco Juarez
Pam & Bill Krocak
Elsie Layton
Linda & Paul Lynn
Kimberly & Michael Martin
Mary & Frank McConville
Ann & Bill McCulloch
Andrew & Laura McCullough
Family Fund
Christine & Chip Miller
Andrea & Thomas Mims
Mulanax Familiy
Alison & Alexander Mohr
Moody National Bank
William B. & Vona Morefield
Christina & Steve Morse
Paula & Thomas Munson
Karen & Richard Ogden
Parker School Uniforms
Linda & Jim Parmer
Teresa & Matthew Pitner
Rachel & James Poysky
Cindy & Drayton Prator
Jill & Barry Presley
Kay & Paul Roeh
Jeanie & Steve Simonich
Mr. and Mrs. William T. Slick, Jr.
Sarah & Ross Stalker
Lyndsey & Damian Stead
Shuana & Gregg Steffen
Terrye & Darren Stidham
Sandra & Paul Swofford
Caroline & Paul Trulock
Robert Tucker
Lynn & Mike Turner
Wanda & Bert Williams
Kay & Danny Williamson
Debbie & Jim Wood
$250-$499
Adria & Ross Baker
Balfour/Dilly Letter Jackets
Julianne Bass
Susan Williams & Tissie Bean
Sharon Brougher
Olga Bullock
Nisreen Bunkheila
Chevron Matching Gifts
Julie and Daniel Chew
Sevan & Edwin Cruz
Mr. & Mrs. Clayton Daughtry
Marcia & Mark DeBuyl
Kelli & Daniel DesChamps
Gina & Dan DiLuzio
Michael & Ramona DiMarco
Julia & Mike Falick
Kim & Phil Fraher
Lisa & Rick Garza
Renee Gehm
Tandy & Jonathan Harris
Lillian & Michael Howard
Jane & Jeff Hurley
Lisa & Brad Hutchings
Marcia Smith & Frank Jones
Katy Child Psychology Associates
Sonya & Paul Kelly
Ben Krywick
Renee & Mark Lange
Christina & Charlie LeDoux
Analyn and Stephen Lee
Sally & Don McGinty
Patti & Phil McGraw
Kathryn McKnight
Bonita & Bill Merrill
Christina & Steve Morse
Charles Neal
Maria Oakum
Melissa & Ryan Reichert
Becky Roach
Courtney & Mark Saldivar
Stephanie & Kirby Shanks
in honor of the Ackermans
Sherwin Williams Matching Gifts
Cindy & Paul Smith
Julie Toups
James & Robin Vaiana
Lisa & Craig Walker
Sandra & Ralph Weaver
Cindy & Donald Westheimer
Belynda & Mark White
Linda & Jerry Woodson
$150-$249
Anchor Communications/Steve Smith
Cynthia & Bob Anderson
Gail Bailey
Nancy & Dave Baxter
Gerry & Leonard Broussard
Kathy & Geoff Cane
Elvia & Paul Cardinal
Phyllis & John Chancey
Clinic for Academic Therapy
Dr. & Mrs. Carlos Ferrari
Suzi & Trey Grant
Theresa & Kent Hanszen
Healthy Lunch Box
Brandey Heckeroth
Jose & Josefina Hernandez
Ashley Mims & Chuck Ivy
Erin & Todd Jones
Mary & Rich Jones
Lindy Kahn, M.A., CEP
Klara & Kirt Keelan
Ali & Setara Khan
Victor Kilchrist
Susan & Kevin Kirby
Amy & Josef Klam
Rachel & Melvin Krezer
Lauren & Drew Krocak
Tammy & Michael Lane
Janet & Mark Lauritsen
Ronnie Kurtin & Gary Lew
Mary & John Martel
Kathy & Patrick McLane
Donna & Mark Meyer
Beth Mitchell
Dr. Michael Mizell
Carol Pena
Cindy & Paul Price
Susan & Mark Purdy
Kristen & Jonathan Rosenberg
Deb & Dave Schultz
Mary & Skip Skinner
Naomi & Adam Soffar
Speech Language Learning
Speech & Language Remediation
Lisa & Bob Suvalsky
T’s Quality Automotive
Bronwyn & Mark Turner
Rilla & Shannon Walker
Beth & Jim Watt
Teresa & Lance Witt
Kenna Worthington
$100-$149
Melanie Appelbaum
Angela Ashley
Waverly & Ronald Bailey
Laura & Jimmy Bates
Cynthia & Bobby Blackburn
Barbara & Tom Blocher
Trina & Michael Blood
Jennifer & James Brolan
Melanie & Steve Browne
Patricia Buck
Melissa & Richard Cantu
Michelle Curb
Allison & Alan Daughtry
Suzanne Duin
Sarah & Robbie Fish
Felicia & Jay Fogal
Lisa Malosky & Don Friedell
Jackie & John Gaylord
Annabel & Richard Gonzalez
Suzanne & Eric Gschwind
Matthias Heinkenschloss &
Marjorie Nicol
Souha El-Badawi & Ziad Hitti
Jill & Stephen Hockett
Mari & Frantz Jean-Louis
Donna & Clay Jeansonne
Yvette Jones
Jennifer & Kenny Kearns
Jill & Kevin Keenan
Gloria & John Knoerzer
Lorena & Terry Kubera
Johna & Judd Lowe
Karen & Irvin Lutz
Julie & Louis Mayer
Denis & Trey Mayfield
Cheryl & James McAnear
Amy & Daniel McCarthy
Tysh & Jonathan Mefferd
Samantha & Gil Melman
Jean & Kevin Mulholland
Shira & Samuel Mytelka
Ivy & Rob Nulisch
Eva & Jeff Oberg
Jane & Nathan Pash
Kristin & Mike Penny
Tawnya & Rusty Rubenstein
Tamara & Manuel Sanchez
Dan Simpson
Dan Smith & Ann Pickard
Michael Sorge
Kathleen & Mark Spangler
Brenda Stubbs
Laurie & Charles Swihart
Cristina & Jim Treadway
Liz & Paul Webb
Todd Womble
Michele Bauman
Janis Block, M.Ed.
Julie Fricks
Nancy & John Gennaro
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hobson
Carolyn & Norbert Janik
Carolyn Lange
Cheryl & Kent Marshall
Janice Melcher
Mr. and Mrs. Francis Miller, Sr.
Nancy Moncrief
Gail Orr in honor of
Katherine Schrock
Michelle Miller & Cliff Shedd
Lois Young Taber
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Walker
Pam & Bill Wallace
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Watson
Kathryn & Tom Wilson
Jessica & John Donnelly
Joe & Debra Dryer
Christa Elliott
Lucinda & Brad Fleming
Karoline & Scott Gammeter
Lynda-Lea & Jim Goodall
Debra Grade
Peggy & Michael Gregg
Sari & Ruben Gutman
Nanette & Chris Haskins
Margaret & Bill Hatfield
Monique & Sean Hazell
Jennifer & Scott Heitshusen
Maria & Gene Henneke
Traci & Bob Henry
Yana & Doug Hohertz
Mollie & Eric Huelskamp
Dia Hutchins
Mona & Thomas Ignas
Jeanie Joe
Tina & Lionel Johnston
Kelly Jones & Renee Ricca
Kristin & Scott Kell
Courtney & Matt Kilgard
Susan & Randall Klein
Deetra & Michael Koch
Marcine & John Kowpak
Angela Ladet
Matt Lightfoot
Cindy & Edward Long
Karen & Nick Lopez
Brandy & Edwin Martinez
Jenny & David McCann
Susan & Joe McDuffie
Becky & Bradley Melton
Kerrie & Mike Moran
Amy & Robert Nuttall
Lori & Jerry Ordeneaux
Carrie & David Pena
Christine & Asquith Phills
Jenifer & Chad Points
Nancy & Mike Polychronopoulos
Mildred & Steven Poock
Cynthia & David Portugal
Beth & Nick Posa
Rachael Ramos
Alice & Andrew Roach
Joy & Tom Roeh
Wendy & Lowell Rosenthal
Emily & Mike Saathoff
Peggy & Bill Samuels
JoAnn & Robert Schaffer
Pat & Mike Shaw
Monica Simpson
Luna & Peter Sisan
Michael Stuchly
Suzanne Stuchly
Anna & Matthew Tremblay
Sandy Turner in honor of
The Ackermans
Anne & Ron Vachon
Molly Vaughan in honor of
Katherine Schrock
Niki Wokocha
Nora Dobin & Chris Wolfe
Abigail & Jason Wood
Special Thanks to:
Kian Adkins Chance
Al Farb, Class of 2005
Mona Ignas
Lisa Malosky and Don Friedell
Cindy Price
Regent Care
OUR FABULOUS PARENT AND
BRIARWOOD STAFF VOLUNTEERS
Up to $99
Judge & Mrs. Richard Abrams
Sarah & Lane Amos
Jane & Mark Arnold
Gayla & Brian Baird
Lauren & David Balat
Harrietta & Miles Baldwin
Paul Bass
Judy & Jimmy Bates
Lucinda Berlew
Tashera Warner &
Fred Brooks
Mark Brophy
Valerie & Derek Brown
Cindy & Richard Cadle
Rosemary & Ken Cash
Genette Chenevert
Kerry & Chad Courtney
Shannon & Jeff Davis
Candice De Los Santos
Karla & Gino DeRanieri
Mary & Charles Dewhurst
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Middle-Upper School
Outreach & Opportunity
Auction Donors
f o r the 44th An n ual Benefit
abientot
A.D. Players
Advantage Testing
Andi Alyse Jewelry
Amelia Amador
Ann’s Clock Shop
AREA
Artmix Creative Learning Center
Ashford Veterinary Hospital/
Dr. Sally Slomer Fickes
Athena Gun Club
Auntie Pasto’s
Balfour/Dilly Letter Jackets
Bath Junkie River Oaks
Beautique Day Spa
Beck’s Prime
Ben Keith Foods
Bering’s
Bikram Hot Yoga Houston
Biron Gymnastics
Blue Willow Books
The Boardroom Salon for Men
Heather Bohan, D.D.S.
Brasserie 19
Briargrove Pharmacy
Brooks Brothers
Bonnie Brookshire, Ph.D. & Associates
The Brookwood Community
Cadillac Bar/
Paige & Tilman Fertitta/Landry’s
Café Benedicte
Capital Grill
Carmelo’s Italian Restaurant
Charming Charlie
Cheesecake Factory
The Children’s Museum of Houston
China Baroque
Cinemark Theater - Market St.
Ciro’s Italian Grille
Cliff House at Pikes Peak/Gal-Tex
The Clinic for Academic Therapy
Container Store
Coppa Ristorante
The Cos Bar
Crowne Plaza Resort & Spa, Asheville NC
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Cypresswood Golf Club/Foresight Golf
Demeris Bar-B-Q
Dessange Paris Salon/Charles Moyse
Deutsch & Deutsch Fine Jewelry and Watches
Devi Rao Jewelry
District Dental
Downtown Aquarium/Paige & Tilman Fertitta/Landry’s
Elizabeth Dybell, Ph.D. P.C.
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood
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A ‘Golden’ COMBINATION
Elaine Turner Designs
Elegant Portraits by Kian
Fadi’s Mediterraneon Grill
Fibex Design/Michelle Anna Irion Wrubel
Fiori Spa
Flyways Dove Shooting
Fuad’s
Gallas Plastic Surgery
Gallery Furniture
George’s Pastaria
Get Personal
The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston
Girlie Girls
Glass Wall The Restaurant
Glazed Over
Golden Nugget Hotel Las Vegas/
Paige & Tilman Fertitta/Landry’s
Good Company BBQ
Grand Lux Café
Great Wolf Lodge
Debbie Greenbaum - DDG
Grotto
Gulf States Toyota
Hal Martin’s Watch & Jewelry Co.
Haven, A Seasonal Kitchen
Brandy Heckeroth/
Heritage Texas Properties
Hero Martial
Arts Academy
Joanie Herring Designs
Hilton Houston
Westchase Hotel
Hockett Gallery
Houston Archery/
James Loesch
Houston Astros
Houston Ballet
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Houston Rockets
Houston Symphony
Houston Zoo
The Houstonian Hotel
I. W. Marks Jewelers
ibiza Food and Wine Bar
Ideal Body
Institute of Anti-Aging
James Avery Craftsman
Josephines Day Spa & Salon
Kahn Education Group
Katy Child Psychology Associates
Katie Design Jewelry and Décor
Kemah Boardwalk/
Paige & Tilman Fertitta/Landry’s
Kendra Scott Jewelry
Kenny & Ziggy’s Deli
Esta Kronberg Dermatology
The Lounge Next Door at ibiza
Luke’s Locker
Luna Fish Designed, Vanja Fetahagic
Magpies Gifts
Maida’s Belts & Buckles
Maison Maison
Mariquita Masterson
Mark Anthony Salon
Mark’s American Cuisine
The Melting Pot
Memorial Health Club
Menger Hotel San Antonio/Gal-Tex
Jenn Tucker/Millason Place
Mike Mizell Orthodontics
Mockingbird Bistro Wine Bar
Moody National Bank
Museum of Fine Arts
Nacol & Co.
Neuhaus Education Center
Niko Niko’s Greek & American Café
Norris of Houston Salon & Day Spa
Ooh la la Dessert Boutique
Orvis Sporting Traditions
Palazzo’s Trattoria - Westchase
Parker School Uniforms
Perry’s Restaurant Group
Phillips 66
Phoenicia Specialty Foods
Pinot’s Palette
Pleasant Hill Winery
Punk’s Simple Southern Food
Robert’s Fine Gifts
Royal Oaks Country Club
Ruggles Green
San Luis Resort Galveston/
Paige & Tilman Fertitta/ Landry’s
Seasons 52
Sensia Studio: Japanese Day Spa
Elizabeth Showers
Shudde Brothers Hat Company
Silpada Jewelry
Sisley Cosmetics/Michelle Smith
Skeeter’s Mesquite Grill
Sky High Trampoline Park
Smashburger
South Shore Harbor/Gal-Tex
Southwell’s Hamburger Grill
Spec’s Fine Wines
Speech & Language Remediation Center
Stella & Dot
Stones by Kate
Studio JACS
Sugar Cycles
Sweetwater Country Club
T’s Quality Automotive, Inc.
Tall Plants
Taste of Texas
Taylor & Company Jewelers
Texas Rock Gym
Theater Under the Stars
Trey Thompson D.D.S.
Glennis Tolunay
Underbelly
Upperhand Salon/Samantha Jacobe
UrbanCHEF
Ron Vachon Photography
Vanity Salon/Eve
V V Salon/Carolle Balassi
West Houston Dermatology/
Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Mahoney
The Wine Man
The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
Zadok Jewelers
Keep the
Ball Rolling!
Help us keep our donors by
frequenting their businesses and
partaking of their services. Please
remember to tell them you’re
with Briarwood and saw
their names here!
What began as a Scout project that led
to Sarah M.’s Gold Award, the highest award in
scouting for females, resulted in a magnificent
opportunity for a team of upperclassmen from
Middle-Upper School to share their own journeys
with dyslexia with graduate students at The
University of St. Thomas!
The purpose of Sarah’s Scout project was
twofold: to promote awareness of dyslexia to
both undergraduate and graduate-level students
in a university setting and to create a legacy of
a sustainable project. Thanks to the generous
support of Dr. Tera Torres, Assistant Professor in the
School of Education at the University of St. Thomas,
Sarah and her team of five classmates attended
a graduate-level class in May, 2014. Dr. Torres’
graduate students, soon-to-be diagnosticians,
welcomed the team from Briarwood into their
evening class.
Sarah introduced the film, ‘The Big Picture:
Rethinking Dyslexia’, to Dr. Torres’ students and
then followed the film with a panel of Briarwood
students, who answered questions about their
own journeys with dyslexia.
Sarah’s team, pictured, included Henry B., (Sarah), Ross A.,
Abbie S., and Baker W.
GETTING CREATIVE
This past school year Briarwood’s Middle-Upper School
unveiled its sleek, new Literary Magazine
“Hoofbeats.” Students in 7-12th grades
had the opportunity to compose in
many forms for a real-world audience.
The magazine promotes awareness
of the unique talents and differences
among students while fostering
respect and connections in the
Briarwood community. ‘Neigh’ to go,
Briarwoodians!
On a Personal Note
This year I want you to know how very much I
appreciate you and all the help you have given
Kiernan. He was so lost last year in private school...
then in public school...no special help...unable to
write. It was a disaster and he was so discouraged
even though he is a smart little guy. Then God
led us to Briarwood. And Kiernan’s
whole life was turned around!
You have so empowered him! He is learning and
he loves it! Allowing him to use the iPAD was an
INSPIRED idea and has made such a difference! I
love the curriculum and your teaching methods. Your
program is so success oriented. I love the character
values you impart to your students. And you
all give Kiernan so much individual attention.
He is no longer flying under the radar
(at which he was becoming very adept!).
In this holiday season, please know how much my
family and I appreciate your wonderful work. You are
the answer I prayed so hard every single night last
spring. As a former teacher, I collect quotes about
teachers. And my favorite is that “A teacher will
never know how much she affects eternity.” You have
affected eternity with Kiernan. Thank you so much for
admitting him to your program and allowing him to
be a part of the Briarwood Community. You all have
literally saved his academic life!
God Bless You,
Marilyn Feray
Grandmother of a Lower School Student
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Tuttle School
Lower School
NEW! AFTER SCHOOL
PROGRAMS FOR LOWER SCHOOL
After school on Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday, and Friday, from 3-5 p.m.,
several classes will be provided.
From 3-3:45 students will receive
homework help in the Mastery
Center where teachers are available
for supervision and to give guidance
with homework.
Students may sign up for Mustang
Madness offered between 4-5 p.m.
and enjoy one of several programs
including crafts, science experiments,
robotics, sports activities, music and
art. Tutoring is also offered during
this time period.
Two speech sessions are offered
concurrently during the 4-5 p.m. time
period through Mustang Roundup.
Students focus on conversational
skills and friendship management
or executive functioning and time
management skills.
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The Tuttle School offers three unique summer camps for its enrolled students; Camp Sunrise,
Camp S.O.A.R. and Summer Horizons. No matter which camp students attend, the goal is
obvious, FUN! It’s hard not to smile with these happy campers!
Welcome Barbara!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
The Adventures of Everyday
Geniuses, received the 2008
Parents’ Choice Awards, were
featured on the American
Library Association Booklist, and
listed on the Reading Rockets
Recommended Readings. In
addition, Ms. Esham speaks and
headlines numerous conferences
and education events including
the National Association of Gifted
Children Conference, SENG, and the
State of Maryland International
Reading Association Council.
LEARNING DIFFERENCES
hile some children are naturally social butterflies, others find navigating the social world challenging.
As Rick Lavoie notes in his book, It’s So Much Work to Be Your Friend, positive social relationships during childhood and
adolescence are better predictors of adult happiness than intelligence or academic standing!
Several factors contribute to the social challenges of children with learning differences. Language difficulties can interfere with social
communication (pragmatics) and contribute to misunderstandings between children. Children with LD may have difficulty being flexible
and understanding another perspective. Impulsivity and hyperactivity associated with ADHD may lead to behaviors that annoy peers.
Coordination and sensory issues may interfere with a child’s success in games and sports. Often children with LD are less mature than peers.
What does Briarwood do to counteract social deficiencies? The Lower School T.O.P.S. class (Teaching Opportunities
for Pragmatic Skills) directly teaches social skills that facilitate friendship, such as conflict resolution, problem solving, refusal skills, and
how to respond to bullying. Speech and language pathologists work with students who need individualized work with pragmatics, and
the school counselor assists students in making and maintaining friendships. In class, teachers make seating arrangements and group
assignments that promote positive interactions. Lunch and recess times provide opportunities for students to get to know as many of their
peers as possible. Our character education programs reaffirm positive personality traits that encourage tolerance and friendship. Briarwood
recognizes the importance and benefit of teaching the whole child, promoting social and emotional growth as well as academic remediation
and achievement.
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Summer Horizons
(3 week, half day camp)
• Tomball Train Depot
• Yoga at Briarwood
• Bowling at Palace Lanes
• Breakfast at Denny’s
• Citizens for Animal
Protection (CAP)
• BBVA Compass Stadium –
Home of the Dynamos
• Glow in the Dark Putt
Putt Golf
• George Ranch Historical
Park
Camp S.O.A.R.
(Summer Opportunities
and Recreation)
Camp Aranzazu in
Rockport, Texas
• Ropes Course
• Zip Line
• Kayaking
• Fishing
• Scuba Diving
• Beach Combing
• Yoga
• Karaoke
• Nature Trails
• Mrs. Baird’s Bakery
• Main Street Theater
• Top it Pizza
• Wortham Center
• Menil Collection
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LINK 2
CHANGE
Around Briarwood
T
he Student Council Link Crew is comprised of students
in grades 7-12 who have been elected to represent and serve
the student body to the best of their ability. Student Council Link
Crew members work diligently to plan exciting events for the student body while
actively participating in community service activities and promoting monthly
character values throughout the school. This group of students is helping all of
Briarwood to remember to mind its p’s and q’s but more importantly to approach
life according to a profound list of words to live by. . .
Character values for the
2014-2015 school year:
August - Friendship
September – Integrity
October – Acceptance
November – Kindness & Caring
December – Empathy & Compassion
January – Giving
February – Tolerance
March – Responsibility
April – Creativity
May – Courage
During the 2013-2014 school
year, the Student Council Link
Crew sponsored the following
events:
• Service project to benefit the
animals at CAP
• Just Run for a Just Cause
• Race for a Cure
• Caroling & Christmas cookies at
the Sunshine Nursing Home
• Service day at Brookwood
• Can Drive benefitting WHAM
(collected over 2,484 pounds
of food which will feed over
2,000 people!)
• Teens for Jeans
• Penny Wars to benefit the Gulf
Coast Sentinels of Freedom
• Three pep rallies
• Annual alumni game
• Stroll for Epilepsy
• AAMDS 5K
• WHAM service day
• Community service day at
Books between Kids
• Great Kindness Challenge
• Halloween Dance
• Powderpuff Game
• Back to School Social
• Go Texan Day BBQ Lunch
• Talent Show – all proceeds
benefitted the Stroll for
Epilepsy
• Teacher Appreciation Day
• Spirit Week/Days
• Compliment Canes
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DOUBLE
TAKE
Alumni News
C
ourtney Saldivar had an
edge over other parents
when daughter Isabella started school in the fall. The nerves
were still there, but she was completely at ease with her
and husband Mark’s decision to transition her daughter from
a traditional school to Briarwood. Courtney personally knew how
Briarwood could remediate a student with learning differences because
it worked in her own life. Although the structures and teachers had changed a
bit since 1987 when Courtney left Briarwood after attending 4th-7th grades, that
warm, helpful, knowledgeable foundation remained. And, ultimately, the decision
to make Briarwood a part of their daughter’s life was an easy one.
Courtney attended St. Cecilia until third grade when she was diagnosed with a
learning disability. Much like today, in 1978 Briarwood was the leading program
for students who needed remediation for a learning difference. After five years at
Briarwood, Courtney transitioned to Duchesne where she later graduated and went
on to the University of Texas Architectural School. In 1994, she graduated as one of
five women in her entire class and was employed by Baylor College of Medicine
as one of their in-house architects. Later, she and husband Mark worked together
in Breckenridge as a home design and building team with Allen-Guerra. They
moved with Allen-Guerra back to Houston and continue to build their dreams
with Isabella. Welcome (back) Saldivar Family!
Alumni | Call Us!
Words to live by
Please complete and fax or mail to The Development Office. . . or Call Us! We love to hear from Alumni and former students!
(courtesy of the Link Crew)
Watch your thoughts;
they become words.
Watch your words;
they become actions.
Watch your actions;
they become habits.
Watch your habits;
they become your character.
Watch your character;
it becomes your destiny.
The Student Council Link Crew sponsors for
the 2014-2015 school year are Cathy Smith
csmith@briarwoodschool.org and Jamie
Boyce jboyce@briarwoodschool.org.
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our addresses. Thank you!
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