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I am a review of last year
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The Montessori School of Raleigh
2012-2013 Annual Report
Mission Statement
The Montessori School of Raleigh is the Triangle’s modern embodiment and
mindful practice of the time-proven Montessori philosophy, developing agile
thinkers, poised communicators, and gracious collaborators—engineers of
authentic and fulfilling lives.
Dear MSR Families...
The past year was simply a fantastic one for MSR. We welcomed Nancy Errichetti as our Head of School and
watched our community thrive in her first year of leadership. With Nancy’s leadership, our Board of Trustees engaged in a thoughtful planning process intended to create a strategic blueprint for the next 2-3 years at the school.
Our goal was clear: for MSR to be recognized as the finest Montessori school in the state of North Carolina and a
national leader in Montessori education. Called “Design Thinking”, this process started with retaining the services of
a professional school planning consultant to engage the entire school community in reflections about our strengths,
our opportunities, and our vision for MSR. Then—guided by input from our community and informed by our School
Improvement Plan, AMS Accreditation Report and extensive demographic and market analyses—a group of parents,
faculty, alumni, trustees, etc. developed a detailed plan to address MSR’s top three priorities: increasing our enrollment and influence in the community, strengthening our program, and optimizing the use of our land and facilities.
We are confident that we have the leader, we have the plan and we have the energy and enthusiasm in our community to shape a highly
successful and secure future for MSR.
BJ Stolz, President, Board of Trustees
In Year Three of our development cycle and as part of our global outreach program, last year we took on a
huge project for Stop Hunger Now (SHN), to help feed hungry school children around the world. Beginning
in August 2012 with SHN Regional Program Manager Terry Brown, we crafted for students yearlong learning
opportunities that were woven into the curriculum and tied to their service to SHN. We raised $25,000 in order
to reach our goal of packaging 100,000 meals over three days in May 2013. The outpouring of pride in our
community far transcended all original goals! MSR students gained a deeper understanding of global issues
about world hunger, and we came together as a full community sharing our commitment to making a difference in the world. Most importantly, our alumni, alumni parents, grandparents, special friends, parents, faculty
and staff, administration and Board members worked side-by-side with our students to role model what service
to others really means. Hats off to MSR!
Nancy B. Errichetti, Head of School
I have the unique pleasure of knowing MSR from many perspectives. As a parent of three elementary students,
I’ve experienced almost every classroom (except for the Middle School, and we’re looking forward to that). As
stepparent of a young professional alumni, I see the effects of an MSR education well into adulthood. At MSR
I’ve volunteered for dozens of parent, classroom, and event committees, and I’ve been honored to serve on the
Board of Trustees as well. What impresses me most about MSR is our incredible generosity of spirit…the way
we pull together to create a whole that is much, much more than the sum of its parts. Jacques Cousteau (naval
officer, explorer, conservationist, filmmaker, scientist, photographer, author and researcher) described it this
way: “It takes generosity to discover the whole through others. If I realize I am only a violin, I can open myself
up to the world by playing my role in the concert.” Play on, MSR.
Candace Covington-Olander, Secretary, Board of Trustees
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I am your alumni
Kristen Gardner was awarded a
Morehead-Cain scholarship—the
oldest, most prestigious merit
scholarship program in the United
States—which covers all expenses for
four years of undergraduate study at
UNC, as well as distinctive summer
programs wherein scholars complete
outdoor leadership training, carry out public service in the
United States or abroad, conduct research at sites across the
world and gain experience in private enterprise. After MSR,
Kristen was a member of Broughton High’s International
Baccalaureate program. She was an intern at the NC
Museum of Natural Science recently, helping maintain
the saltwater fish and invertebrate exhibits. Kristen plays
the guitar and banjo, and is the music leader for the teen
worship services at Church of the Apostles. She’ll begin her
studies at UNC in 2014, after spending a gap year between
Argentina learning organic farming methods, Spain interning
for an environmental stewardship
group and Morocco assisting to
improve food security measures. In
Kristen’s own words, “I consider MSR a
wonderful foundation to my educational
experience, and I greatly value the
encouragement of independence,
leadership and personal reflection that
my time at MSR instilled in me.”
Collin Butcher Won silver medal for
World’s Best Diagnostic Technician,
and his team won gold as the World’s
Best Workshop Team at the 2012
Global TechMasters competition
sponsored by Mercedes-Benz. The
event takes place in Germany and
competitors from around the world are
judged on demonstrating world-class knowledge, skills and
teamwork. After graduating from Enloe High, Collin spent a
year at Wake Tech and had planned to attend NCSU for an
engineering degree…until he found what he really loved to
do. Collin’s 4.0 GPA at the NASCAR Technical Institute in
Charlotte earned him an invitation to the Mercedes-Benz Elite
program in Orlando, after which he joined Leith, Inc. in Raleigh.
Collin faces new challenges everyday in diagnostics and in
learning the new technology that Mercedes-Benz is constantly
introducing. In Collin’s words, “The greatest gift I received
from MSR was in discovering how things work together. One
of my earliest, most vivid memories of
MSR was learning about flowers. We
went outside and actually took apart
the flower. My manager and coworkers
sometimes tell me that I think about
things differently than most people.”
Collin is married to Erika Grace Butcher
and they have a son, Holden Chance
Butcher. According to Collin, “The most
important thing in life is to do what you
love and love what you do.”
John Dill After graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill, John Dill served for
five years in a special operations force of the US Army. His service as an
Airborne Ranger required him to maintain an exceptional level of fitness,
and now he owns CrossFit Sua Sponte (www.crossfitsuasponte.com), a
strength and conditioning program popular with police, military, martial
artists and professional athletes. John has 2-year old twin girls who may
be coming to MSR next year!
Amanda Raxlin graduated from the University of North Carolina at
Wilmington with a BA in English and a BA in Communications. She’s a
Junior Account Executive at S&A Cherokee public relations. Amanda
is also a contributing writer for Cary Magazine, and Public Relations
Manager for Alley Cats and Angels cat rescue.
Deepti Doshi is on the cover of the 2013 TED Fellows book. In 2013,
Deepti launched HAIYYA (www.haiyya.in) to create positive social and
governmental change in India.
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Johanna Stark, who was in the charter class of the
Middle School, married David Goodman in Atlanta. From MSR, Johanna
attended Ravenscroft and then Georgia Tech. Her husband David is an
architect and the couple live in Atlanta where they compete in sprint
kayaking. Johanna will complete her PhD in Chemical Engineering in May
2014.
Shinik Patel graduated from Southeast Raleigh High and is a proud alum of the
University of Richmond. Since joining PNC Financial Services in 2009, he has
held several positions, most recently moving from Washington, DC back home
to Raleigh with PNC’s acquisition of RBC Bank in 2012. Serving the Triangle
region, Shinik is a Vice President in Commercial Banking, helping executives
structure competitive financing for established and growing companies. In his
spare time, he still plays as much golf as the weather permits!
Jeremi Harrison graduated from NC State with a dual major in Education and
Spanish Language & Literature. He now teaches Spanish at Southeast Raleigh
High School.
Pierce Clawson and Wesley Hitson have a rock and roll band called Pretty
Odd. Check them out at www.reverbnation.com/prettyodd. Pierce graduated
from Wakefield High and began Studio Art & Graphic Design studies at UNCGreensboro.
Nihad Mansour is in her first year at UNC-Chapel Hill School of Law. After
MSR, she graduated from Cary Academy and with Honors from UNC-Chapel
Hill. At UNC, Nihad co-founded Moneythink-UNC, a student organization
teaching financial literacy to high school students. She’s been to Panama
with UNC’s first Human Rights Global Brigade and was an intern teacher for
Breakthrough New York serving high potential, low-income students. Nihad
plans to pursue a career in International Law.
Viraj Doshi was named as one of the top 10 field managers for the Obama
presidential campaign. Learn more about Viraj in the featured alumni video.
Mikaela Saccoccio ’05 graduate from the College of William and Mary with a
BA in Women’s Studies and Dance. She recently performed in Brigadoon with
Burning Coal Theatre in Raleigh. Mikaela reports that her brother Torin ’08 is a
freshman at UNC-Chapel Hill.
Molly Cruse competes throughout the region with her horse, Oakley, in
Equestrian Jumping events. A junior at St. Mary’s High School, Molly is on the
varsity Cross Country and Track teams. She made it to the State Finals last year
and is hoping to do the same this season.
Louise and Gabin Gehl, with their parents Eric and Michele, stopped by MSR
to visit while in the States. Both Louise and Gabin adjusted very well to the
schools in Paris, and the family is thriving in France… though Louise and Gabin
miss their friends here at MSR!
Share your update at www.msr.org/alumni
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I am eventful
FALL FESTIVAL October 2012
Nothing but sunshine and smiles! Tina Stevens, Susan Stephens and Krystin Knox raised
the bar for Fall Festival fun with exciting new food vendors, a midway seating area, and a
DJ to rock the party, complete with karaoke. Chili masters Jeremy Hile-Hoffer and Graham Holmes took first and second place for their culinary creations, “3 Alarm Chipotle
BBQ Chili” and “Thai Me Up and Beat Me Down Chili.”
Fourth Annual Miners Golf Tournament October 2012
Even a little rain could not dampen the high spirits of this group! Congratulations to the
first place team Randy King, Scott Cobb, Jared Edens and Doug Jeremiah, the second
place team David DeLuise, Dan Stefureac and Jim Sucky, and the third place team Shinik
Patel, Paul Ingersoll, Paul Fogleman and Craig McAllister. Welcome, MSR’s fantastic
female foursome!
Grandparents & Special Friends Day May 2013
Students and teachers welcomed a record number of grandparents and special friends for
a morning of classroom observation and collaboration. Thank you to all the guests who
came from near and far, to be part of the MSR tradition of including and recognizing the
importance of grandparents and special friends in the lives of MSR students.
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FALL FESTIVAL THANKS:
ALL the volunteers!
Gonza Tacos Y Tequila
McAlister’s Deli
Sola Coffee Cafe
Interactive Playgrounds
Sounds Good Entertainment
All MPSA Officers
GOLF TOURNEY THANKS:
Grand Sponsor
Gonza Tacos Y Tequila
Sherwin Williams
LanArc
02 Fitness
Rescue Rooter
DC Electric of Raleigh
Blue Water Spa
Wendell Auto Brokers
Pulte Group/Del Webb of
Raleigh
Arrow Financial Group, Inc.
David & Carrington White
Family
Moffat Pipe, Inc.
The Factory
Chris & Laura Longo Family
Cornerstone Solutions
Watchmegopro.com
Interactive Playgrounds
East Coast Packaging
Marissa Kastanek of
NCSU Wolfpack
Alastair Macaulay of
Cornerstone Solutions
GRANDPARENTS DAY THANKS:
UE2 Directress Kalpu Shah
The 6th Year Student Docents:
Thomas Barker
Reece Brind’Amour
Jessica Emanuel
Emily Holmes
Jackson Hughens
Jacqueline Kirk
Charlie Lomax
Michael Lorenz
Griffin Misshula
Matthrew Ng
Ivan Petropoulos
Dylan Peverall
Melissa Schroder
Nicole Schroder
Claire Steffens
Paige Stevenson
Stephanie Tran
Kelsie Underwood
We DID it: raised $25,000 and packaged 100,000 meals! Half of our meals went to
Nicaragua through the ORPHANetwork’s 22 feeding programs that serve some of
the poorest children in Nicaragua. The other half went to the
Dominican Republic through CitiHope. With 42% of the population below the poverty line, food shortage is prevalent throughout the Dominican Republic.
CitiHope’s director says, “We consider this not to be ‘charity’ but a real investment
in humanity. The school and orphanage programs help our country create future
responsible citizens that contribute to society. These children come from families
that cannot supply even one meal a day for their children and don’t understand the
purpose of education. So the motivation comes from the food! These SHN donations
are a defining component that heals a nation, multi-dimensionally.”
Bringing the World Home May 2013
Thank you to Stephanie Deming and Rebekah Holmes for creating MSR’s first Tent
Event! Held on the Middle School’s 40 acres of pristine wooded beauty, with a
farm-to-table feast including wine and beer from around the world, the Tent Event
was jam-packed with casual fun sharing good food, drink, dance and camaraderie.
Net proceeds of $51,969 seeded a new endowment fund dedicated to continuing
education and specialized training of faculty and staff, including Montessori certification and other workshops, seminars and conferences. The next Tent Event
is coming in 2016; meanwhile plan on the Gala in 2014 and the Montessori Idea
Exchange (MIX) in 2015.
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The Malik Family (Kathleen & Stephen)
The Moffat Family (Andrea & Keith)
The Patel Family (Kinnary & Amit)
The Sachdeva Family (Alka & Neeraj)
The Steele Family (Rebekah & Michael)
The
BtWH THANKS:
Sage Sponsors
The Dombcik, Knox, Krouse
& Nordan Families
Applebee’s (Candace & Michael Olander)
Wendell Auto Brokers (Wendy & Jason
Shirley)
Thyme Sponsors
The Arraou Family
Performance Orthopaedic Surgery
(Milan DiGiulio)
The Longo Family (Laura & Chris)
Haddock Collision Centers (Elisabeth &
Todd McGowan)
The Market – Restaurant, Grocery &
Catering
The Montessori Parent Staff Association
(MPSA)
The Perkins Family (Julia & John)
The Steinberg Family (Sarah & David)
Ridgewood Shopping Center (Ashley &
Andrew Techet)
Turner Asphalt (Susan & Wayne Turner)
Metro Productions (Mallory & Chuck
Underwood)
Family Sponsors
The Atasoy Family (Mary & Erhan)
XLOC Globalization Solutions (Stephanie
& Mason Deming)
The Holmes Family (Rebekah & Graham)
The Kirtland Family (Colleen Daly & Mark
Kirtland)
Stop Hunger Now Year-long, with packaging May 2013
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STOP HUNGER NOW THANKS:
Stacy Bluth, SHN Chair
Whole Food Market
Family Sponsors
Stacy & John Bluth
Quinn & Patrick Campbell
Carolyn & Jonathon Fendelman
Krystin & Rob Knox
Sarah & David Steinberg
Parent Volunteer Team
Marque Adkins
Quinn Campbell
Stephanie DiGiulio
Youman Khamis
Lorine Nemes
Melissa Nordan
Elisabeth Schroder
Kelly Shoaff
Tina Stevens
Ashley Swigart
Faculty Volunteer Team
Michael Sanderson, Lead
Rose Barnett
Cathy Bocklage
Babe Clawson
Chris Keown
Yvonne Lue
Mary Marino
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I am a leader
2012-2013 Board of Trustees
(Left to Right) Chris Hofelt, Chad Harrell, Candace Covington-Olander, Holly Crumpler, BJ Stolz, Nancy Errichetti, Cindy Waite,
Nick Fink, Johanna Caplan, Keith Nemes, Leslie Argenta, Jeff Ammons. Missing from photo: Lisa Jones, Karen Posner.
2012-2013 Montessori Parent Staff Association Officers
(Left to Right) Stephanie DiGiulio, Ashley Techet, Courtney Stafford, Anne Krouse, Mary Atasoy, Julie Frame,
Tina Stevens, Leslie Robinson.
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2012-2013 MPSA Event Chairs
Garden Day
Tina Stevens, Carolyn Fendelman
Fall Festival
Tina Stevens, Krystin Knox, Susan Stephens
Book Fair
Laura Longo, Sarah Steinberg
Holiday Treat
Maggie Carras, Rebecca Pickens, Diane Walker
Teacher Appreciation Lunch
Festival of the Arts
Mary Atasoy, Lesley Kirk
Spring Event
Bringing the World Home
Stephanie Deming and Rebekah Holmes
Jeff A.R. Jones, Elisabeth McGowan
Sales Marketing: Quinn Campbell, Krystin Knox, Monica Pigues,
Parul Shah, Chuck Underwood
Desserts: Felice Bogus, Anita Masri, Elisabeth McGowan,
Courtney Stafford, Sarah Steinberg, Christina Woelffer
Decorations: Murphy Ayala, Jennifer Barwick, Ben & “Dingo” Brown,
Mitake Burts, Mason Deming, Jeanne Dombcik, Emily Garcia-Shelton,
Leisa Guvetis, Shirley Holmes, Jeff Jones, Elisabeth Schroder,
Ashley Techet
2012-2013 MPSA Room Parents
Tod1
Tod2
Tod3
CH1
CH2
CH3
CH4
CH5
CH6
CH7
Kara-Ann Hensey
Kinnary Patel
Angela Blake, Tracey Zola
Tatiana Bidgood, Anne Krouse
Kimberly Green, Kathleen Malik
Bhavna & Tushar Tank, Diane Walker
Beth Ammons, Mary Atasoy, Michelle Keown
Stacy Bluth, Lorine Nemes
Preeti Gundecha, Debbie Horwitz, Rebecca Pickens
Lesley Kirk, Anita Masri
LE1
LE2
LE3
LE4
UE1
UE2
UE3
MS7
MS8
MS9
Jamie Khani, Anne Krouse, Tania Malik, Ashley Techet
Mary Atasoy, Carly Scholz, Molly Young
Stephanie Deming, Laura Longo
Murphy Ayala, Lee Willoughby-Harris, Molly Young
Jeanne Dombcik, John Stevenson
Mina Desai, Lesley Kirk
Elisabeth Schroder, Elisabeth McGowan, Tina Stevens
Heather Tate
Dawn Gaug
Beth Ammons (also: Graduation Coordinator)
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I am accountable
Operating Financial Overview 2012-13
New Family Fee
Annual Giving
Interest on Investment
Buildings & Grounds
Other
Interest Expense
General & Administrative
Miscellaneous
Financial Aid
Educational &
Instructional
Tuition& After
School Programs
93.5%
Salaries & Benefits
71.3%
Enrollment
500
REVENUE
$5,716,633
Tuition & After
Tuition
After School
School Programs
Programs
Annual Giving
Giving & Donations
New Family Fee
Interest on
on Investment
Investments
Other (including gala)
$5,429,189
$131,000
$57,500
$23,566
$75,378
EXPENDITURES
400
Salaries & Benefits
Educational and Instructional
300Financial Aid
Buildings & Grounds
Interest Expense
200
General and Administrative
Miscellaneous
100
Total Revenue
$5,716,633
FY 2009
FY 2010
$3,975,917
$426,757
$210,665
$568,931
$48,092
$302,167
$41,020
$5,573,549
Total Expenditures
0
$5,573,549
FY 2011
FY 2012
FY 2013
MSR Fund Annual Giving
Enrollment
$ 200000
500
400
150000
300
100000
200
50000
100
0
10
$ 200000
FY 2009
FY 2010
FY 2011
FY 2012
MSR Fund Annual Giving
FY 2013
0
FY 2009
FY 2010
FY 2011
FY 2012
FY 2013
I am philanthropic
2012-2013 Honor Roll of MSR Fund Donors
MSR Parents
Sheryl & Blake Alford
Beth & Jeff Ammons
Lauren & Jonathan Anderson
TOD2
CH4, LE4, MS, Trustee, Room Parent ✪
TOD3
Leslie & Chris Argenta
Macy Hamm & Olivier Arraou
Elena & Matt Ashburn
Mary & Erhan Atasoy
Tammy & James Avery Renee Revaz & David Baldwin
CH5, Trustee
LE2, LE4 ✪
TOD3
CH1, CH4, LE2, MPSA Officer, Room Parent
CH6
MS, Alumni Parent
Carolyn & William Ballantine
Daniel Barker
Heloisa & Jesse Bickmore
Tatiana & Tim Bidgood
Stacy & John Bluth
Amy & Kevin Bowles
CH1
LE1, MS ✪
CH7
CH1, Room Parent
CH5, LE4, Stop Hunger Now Chair, Room Parent
TOD1
Kelle Brind’Amour
Kelley & Tom Brna UE1, Alumni Parent
UE1, MS ✪
Lisa & Dingo Brown
Johanna & Brad Caplan
Amanda & Chris Carson
Catherine & Albert Chang
Heather & Rob Clark
Cindy & Mark Clese
Holly & Grady Crumpler
Robin & Brian Dailey
Kripa & Raguram Damodaran
Mary Kay Delmedico
Stephanie & Mason Deming
Kelly & Anthony DeStefano
Stephanie & Milan DiGiulio
Jeanne & Jeff Dombcik
Teresa & Alan Dozier
Neha & Gitesh Dubal
Nirali & Manish Dubal Jackie Earabino
Amy & Aaron Earwood
Pamela Anderson & David Falk
Carolyn & Jonathon Fendelman
Maureen & Nick Fink
Ann Ross & Craig Fishbough
Julie & Bob Frame
Jill & Mike Frost
MS, Alumni Parent
CH1, LE4, Trustee
LE4 ✪
CH3, CH7
UE3
LE1
LE3, MS, Trustee ✪
UE1
LE3
UE2, Alumni Parent
LE3, UE1, Gala Co-Chair, Room Parent
CH1
TOD1, CH5, MPSA Officer
LE1, UE1, Room Parent ✪
CH2
CH1, CH6, CH7
TOD1, UE2
MS
TOD2, CH6
UE2, MS
CH6
CH4, Trustee ✪
LE2
CH6, LE1, UE2, MPSA Officer
MS
In honor of Nolan Anderson
In honor of Cary and Nola Baldwin
In honor of Kevin Bowles II
In honor of Madison and Elliot Brna
✪ Gifts of $1,000 and above include membership in The Leadership Circle.
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MSR Parents cont.
2012-2013 Honor Roll of MSR Fund Donors
Anna & John Griffin
Jennifer & Chris Hadley
Annie Doyon & Philip Hall
Catherine & Chad Harrell
Lee Willoughby-Harris & Thomas Harris
Alexis and Clay Heaton
Walter Hensey
Parker Herring
Betsy & Chris Hofelt
Rebekah & Graham Holmes
Cathy & Greg Hunt
Beth Manzi & Bailey Hurt Molly Young & Michael Jiroutek
Stephanie & Brian Johnson
Monica & John Jones
LE1, LE4
CH2, LE4
LE4, UE2
CH6, Trustee ✪
LE4, Room Parent
TOD1
TOD1, CH1, LE3
UE2, UE3
UE3, MS, Trustee
UE1, Gala Co-Chair ✪
LE4, UE2
MS
CH2, LE2, LE4, UE3, Room Parent
CH2
CH7
Dianne & Keith Jones
Lisa & Jeff A.R. Jones
Donna St. Denis & Pascal Kinduelo
Andra & Sammy Kinlaw
LE1 ✪
LE1, UE1, Trustee ✪
UE3
LE2, LE4
Colleen Daly & Mark Kirtland
Krystin & Rob Knox
Anne & Geoff Krouse
CH2
CH1 ✪
CH1, LE1, LE4, MPSA Officer, Room Parent ✪
Jessica & Joe Lee
Lori & Lawrence Liao
Laura & Chris Longo TOD1, LE1
LE2
CH6, LE3, MS, Room Parent ✪
Kathleen & Stephen Malik
Sheree & Clarence Mann
Melissa & Chris Matton
Elisabeth & Todd McGowan
Tayi and Jerry McLaurin
Nancy & Joe Melamed
Andrea & Keith Moffat
Emy Louie & Michael Morse
Lorine & Keith Nemes
Kyong Lee & Peter Ng
Melissa & Cary Nordan
Candace Covington-Olander &
Michael Olander
Kinnary & Amit Patel
Julia & John Perkins
Judy Coggins & George Petropoulos
Lisa and Todd Peverall
Dung Le & Henry Pham
Rebecca & Matt Pickens
Karen & Matt Posner
Catrina & Jeremy Reading
Jude & John Redman
Nancy & Alan Riggs
CH2, CH4, LE2, Room Parent ✪
TOD2
UE3
UE3, MS, Room Parent
TOD1
MS, Alumni Parent
CH4, LE2 ✪
MS
CH5, LE2, Trustee, Room Parent
UE1, MS
CH5
In memory of Augustine Samuel Jones
In honor of Jean Wharton, Babe Clawson, Mary Deans-Romero and Lisa Newsome
In honor of Caroline, Grace and Katherine Krouse
In honor of our teachers, and their devotion to the families of MSR
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CH1, LE3, UE3, Alumni Parent, Trustee ✪
TOD2, UE2, Room Parent ✪
CH4, LE3
LE1, UE3
CH2, UE3
CH3, UE2
TOD2, CH6, Room Parent
MS, Trustee
LE1, LE4
UE1
CH4, CH6
✪ Gifts of $1,000 and above include membership in The Leadership Circle.
MSR Parents cont.
2012-2013 Honor Roll of MSR Fund Donors
Leslie & Stephen Robinson
CH6, UE1, MS, MPSA Officer
Maggie Carras & George Rouskas
Dawn & Michael Russo
Elisabeth & Kevin Sasser
Tania Malik & Jeff Schenk
Mandy & Doug Schoonmaker
Elisabeth & Alex Schroder
Ami & Jon Seier
Nazli & Mehmet Sevik
Himanshu & Parul Shah
CH6
CH6, UE2
TOD3
CH1, LE1, Room Parent
TOD1
CH4, UE1, UE3, Room Parent
CH3, CH5
CH5
LE2, Alumni Parent
Birgitta Mangs & Steve Shapiro
Wendy & Jason Shirley
Michelle Benton & Kem Smaini
Linda & Bob Smith
Teresa & Matthew Squire
Courtney & Andrew Stafford
Rebekah & Michael Steele
Missy & Drew Steffens
Sarah & David Steinberg
Tina & Eric Stevens
Tracy & John Stevenson
Kim Green & B.J. Stolz
Sherry Stuckey
UE1, MS
TOD1, TOD3, CH6 ✪
LE3
CH5, LE2
CH7
CH3, CH4, MPSA Officer
CH5 ✪
LE4, UE3, MS, Alumni Parent ✪
CH2, CH6
UE3, Alumni Parent, MPSA Officer, Room Parent
LE2, UE1, Room Parent ✪
CH2, LE1, Trustee, Room Parent
CH2 ✪
Ashley & Andrew Techet
CH4, LE1, UE1, MPSA Officer, Room Parent ✪
Susan & Wayne Turner
Mallory & Chuck Underwood
LE3 ✪
CH4, LE2
Heather Eberhardt & Edgar Vardanian
Heather & Mac Virdy
Cindy & John Waite
Diane & Greg Walker
Meridith & James Walters
Chloe & Brian Wellman
Carrie & David White
Kristi & Brett Wiggins
Amy & Scott Winstead
Christina & Kirk Woelffer
CH4
CH2
TOD1, Trustee ✪
CH3, Room Parent
CH5
TOD1
LE3, UE1, MS
LE2, LE3
LE2
CH2, CH3
MSR Grandparents
and their grandchildren...
JoEllen & Jud Ammons
Hugh Barwick
Claudia Beaird
Helen & Bill Bluth
Theodore Brna
Ann & Richard Burts
Debbie & Richard Carey
Camille & Glenn Cunningham
Brooke, Jack, Lillie and Mackenzie Ammons ✪
Walker and May Barwick
Emily Beaird
Spencer and Mollie Bluth
Elli and Madison Brna
Colin Burts
Haley Kay Carey
Emerson “Sadie” Eidson
In honor of Jane MacMillan, Laura Morrison, Greg Dahlin, Mary Marino, Middle School faculty and Coach Chris
In honor of Jean Wharton and Liz Macaulay
In memory of Ruth Owens
In honor of Fay Masterson & Diana Sendall, Julie Price & Caroline Carman, Greg Dahlin & Mary Marino
In honor of Fay Masterson, Diana Sendall, Jean Wharton and Lisa Newsome
✪ Gifts of $1,000 and above include membership in The Leadership Circle.
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MSR Grandparents cont.
2012-2013 Honor Roll of MSR Fund Donors
Jane Davis
Kay & Ashvin Desai
Charles L. Falkiner
Alice & Charles Ficken
Sally & David Frost
Carol Gacioch
Gay & Alvin Goldstone
Nancy & Jerry Hamm
Jane & Chris Heaton
Harry Heavner
Wanda & Bruce Johnson Delores & Richard Jones
Janie Kinlaw
Jane & Charles Knox
Angie & Dave Mazo
Doratha Merchant
Nancy & Hartwell Morse, Jr.
Sally R. Pilati
Jax Hile-Hoffer
Kyra and Vijay Seier ✪
Elle and Sidney Falkiner
Miriam Ficken
Colin Frost
Ryan Knox
Drew Horwitz
Adrian, Hamilton and Alexandre Arraou
Blythe Heaton
Callie and Ruby Taylor
Will Johnson
Mia Jones
Chapman and Olivia Kinlaw
Ryan Knox
Mia Jones
Sammy and Nadia Stolz
Elle and Sidney Falkiner
Christina “Alex” Stevens
William Rangnow
Diana & Jon Roben
Kathie & Bill Rysanek
Joytsna & Harshad Shah
Judy & Ronnie Shirley
Howard Stein
Phyllis & Edward Steinberg
Clara Underwood
Jane & James M. Wells III
Warren Leary & Alice Wise
Kelsey and Alex Rangnow
Ryan Earabino
Alex Lindsey
Sonia Shah
Chad, Syd and Sammie Shirley
Ashley and Greyson Turner
Elizabeth and Harrison Steinberg
Jackson, Drew and Bailey Underwood
Katie Jane, David and Elizabeth White
Callie and Ruby Taylor
MSR Alumni Parents
and their alumni…
In memory of Brown V. Rainwater
Nancy & Kurt Arehart
Coleman Arehart
Usha Doshi
Deepti, Neeti and Viraj Doshi ✪ Benefactors of The Doshi Family
Scholarship for Leadership in Community Service
Richard Hibbits
John Hibbits
Jenny Kelling
Geneva Kelling
Holly Burge & Steven Stafford
Corey and Morgan Stafford
Sandy & Andrew Wu
Kirsten and Ginny Wu
* Thirty gifts from Alumni Parents are included in the Current Parent and Faculty & Staff sections
MSR Special Friends
Anthony Rossi
Robert Royster
Richard Trethewey
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Benefactor of The Tony Conti Scholarship
for Montessori Education ✪
Uncle of Fiona Will (LE3)
Special Friend
✪ Gifts of $1,000 and above include membership in The Leadership Circle.
2012-2013 Honor Roll of MSR Fund Donors
Businesses, Organizations & Matching Gift Companies
Ararat Import/Export, LLC
Arrow Financial Group, Inc.
Law Offices of Daniel T. Barker ✪
Bank of America ✪
Cornerstone Solutions
DC Electric of Raleigh
The Factory, LLC ✪
Genworth Foundation
GlaxoSmithKline
Gonza Tacos Y Tequila, Inc. ✪
Lenovo
Merck
Metro Heating and Air Conditioning
Mistler Family Foundation
Moffat Pipe, Inc. ✪
Performance Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine
Photography by James & Meridith Walters
Pulte Home Corp.
Pure Barre
Polycom
Regal Resort, Inc.
Sherwin Williams
Turner Asphalt ✪
United Way of the Greater Triangle
Whole Foods ✪
Zaxby’s
MSR 2012-2013 Faculty & Staff (100% Participation in The MSR Fund)
Cathy Adams
Judy Albert
Lisa Anderson
Tanyer Andrews
Mary-Anna Arnold
Rose Barnett
Christopher Becom
Jennifer Bitner
Cathy Bocklage
Donna Boyd
Heather Brannon
Veda Bynum
Caroline Carman
Babe Clawson
Shelley Cruse
Barbara Cushing
Greg Dahlin
Wafa Damreh
Mary Deans-Romero
Caroline Eidson
Todd Eidson
Nancy Errichetti ✪
Kate Falkiner
Emily Garcia-Shelton
Dave Gehring
Susan Gray
Leisa Guvetis
Stephanie Henderson
Aubrie Hile-Hoffer
David Hughens
Leigh Isemonger
Janie Jackson
Kathleen Kelly
Chris Keown
Barbara Krebs
Martha Leon
Melanie Lind
Yvonne Lue
Liz Macaulay
Jane MacMillan
Kaley Mansour
Mary Marino
Fay Masterson
Laura Morrison
Lisa Newsome
Shobhna Patel
Subhash Patel
Kathy Phares
Julie Price
Beth Raxlin
Mark Robbins
Elaine Rogers
Martha Rose
Susan Sakal
Michael Sanderson
Diana Sendall
Kalpu Shah
Susan Sloan
Nick Smith
Marion Stark
Fran Strombotne
Michael Szott
Mick Telkamp
Gayle Thompson
Justin Tosco
Jessie Voci
Jean Wharton
Judy Williams
Nancy Williams
Special thanks to MSR Scholarship Benefactors
Anthony Rossi (and the Keown and Conti Families)
The Toni Conti Scholarship for Montessori Education
Established in 2008, this $1,000 scholarship is awarded to one rising 9th year student who demonstrates a passion for serving others both in
his or her immediate community and the larger community beyond our school. Toni Conti (father of Michelle Keown, MSR Parent and former
MSR Faculty) was an avid believer in a Montessori education for shaping independent, lifelong learners. When he passed away, his godson
Anthony Rossi created The Conti Scholarship as a legacy to honor him by helping students attend The Montessori School of Raleigh for their
capstone year.
The Doshi Family (Alumni Parent Usha Doshi, and Alumni Deepti, Neeti & Viraj)
The Doshi Family Scholarship for Leadership in Community Service
Established in 2012, this $1,000 scholarship is awarded to one rising 7th year student. Designed to encourage Upper Elementary students
to enhance and advance their creativity, scope and awareness of community service needs and opportunities and to recognize students for
achievement in these areas as they advance to the MSR Middle School, The Doshi Family Scholarship was created by three MSR alumni
siblings who continue to be inspired by and grateful for their MSR education, and is in honor of their mother, Dr. Usha Doshi.
✪ Gifts of $1,000 and above include membership in The Leadership Circle.
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I am a graduate
Congratulations to the Class of 2013!
MSR extends congratulations to the 9th year graduates and best wishes in the next step of their
educational journey. We are very proud of you!
The Class of 2013
NameHigh School
Dylan Crumpler
Cardinal Gibbons High
Anna PhillipsLeesville High
Wyatt Posner
Cardinal Gibbons High
Caden CruseChrist School
Julia Rosoff
Carolina Friends School
Helen Hofelt
The Taft School
Kristina MangsLeesville High
Mackenzie Ammons
Leesville High
The Class of 2010 College Choices
Name
Daniel Aiello
John Gray Czuhai
Cole Guvetis
Allison Kittinger
Becky Mulholland
Timothy Peterson
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School
High Point University
NC State
Wake Tech
NC State
NC State
Georgia Tech
Name
Abby Quirk-Royal
Sarah Reynolds
Katie Robbins
Allison Skiko
Cayce Strong
School
Centre College
Elon University
NC State
College of Charleston
Indiana State
I am a team player
BASEBALL
VOLLEYBALL
Back Row: Student Coach Helen Hofelt, Team Manager Kristina Mangs, Elizabeth
MacMillan, Shayleigh Larsen, Katie Bynum, Patty Delmedico, Morgan Hurt
Elizabeth White, Katrina Mangs, Head Coach Jamie Pilley Front Row: Madison
Brna, Claire Hofelt, Paige Assa, Sawyer Panara, CJ Rogers, Nola Baldwin
Back Row: Head Coach Dave Gehring, Charlie MacMillan, Colin Frost, Campbell
Tate, Alex Lindsay, Cole Andrews Front Row: Ian Jones, Thomas Barker, John
Russo, Jace Larsen
Back Row: Olivia Ng, Elizabeth White, Madison Brna, Katie Bynum, Patty
Delmedico, Head Coach Chris Keown Front Row: Paige Assa, Shayleigh Larsen,
Heather Robinson, Amber Morse
Scott Matton, Griffin Misshula, Colin Frost, Alex Lindsay, Amber Morse
Back Row: Jackson Hughens, Heather Robinson, Olivia Ng, Josh Deming, Sadie
Eidson Front Row: Dylan Peverall, Dylan Crumpler, Jonathan Hanyok, Campbell
Tate, Nina Nehme, Head Coach Mike Szott
Back Row: Bennett Dombcik, Thomas Barker, Daniel Jiroutek, John Russo, Thomas Macaulay, Matthew Ng, Head Coach Nick Smith Front Row: Ivan Petropoulos,
Charlie MacMillan, Colin Front, Jace Larsen, Alex Lindsay, Griffin Misshula, Flynn
Cruse
Back Row: Elizabeth White, Morgan Hurt, Madison Brna, CJ Rogers, Nina
Nehme, Nola Baldwin, Head Coach Jeff Ammons Middle Row: Heather
Robinson, Lilah Wilfong, Patty Delmedico, Olivia Ng, Paige Assa Front Row:
Melissa Schroder, Sadie Eidson, Katrina Mangs, Elli Brna, Kelsie Underwood,
Shayleigh Larsen
BASKETBALL
BASKETBALL
Back Row: Co-Head Coach Brian Shideler, Josh Deming, Team Manager Alex
Longo, Anna Phillips, Colin Frost, David White, Head Coach Dave Gehring
Front Row: Patrick Cunningham, Thomas Barker, Bennett Dombcik, Holden
Techet, Thomas Macaulay
GOLF
CROSS COUNTRY
SOCCER
SOCCER
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I am dedicated
2012-2013 Service Awards
Hats off to five fabulous faculty honored
for their dedication to MSR!
Pictured, left to right
Jane MacMillan: 20 years
Children’s House VI Directress. B.S. Meredith College. AMS Primary Certification
MSR Parent of Elizabeth (UE3), and Alumni Parent of Charlie
Cathy Bocklage: 10 years
Toddler I Directress, and Lower Elementary Encore. B.S. Meredith College. AMS Infant/Toddler Certification. MSR
Alumni Parent of four: Clare, Matthew, Benjamin and Molly
Babe Clawson: 20 years
Lower Elementary IV Directress. B.S. Georgetown University. AMI Elementary 6-12 Certification.
MSR Alumni Parent of two: Amber and Pierce. Babe’s mother, Pat Kruger, taught at MSR in the 1980s.
Diana Sendall: 10 years
Children’s House IV Assistant, and Children’s House Encore B Assistant. ONC Nuffield Orthopedic Center (UK)
Barbara Krebs: 15 years
Children’s House III Assistant, and Toddler Encore Assistant. . B.A. University of Kentucky A.A. Wake Tech Community
College
Did you know?
Our 57 faculty have an average 15.4 years of teaching experience, and an average length of service to MSR of 9.6 years.
“Teachers affect eternity;
they can never tell where their influence stops.”
--Henry Brooks Adams
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I am a promise
The Montessori School of Raleigh is the Triangle’s modern embodiment
and mindful practice of the time-proven Montessori philosophy for toddler
through ninth grade students.
Through self-directed engagement with MSR’s embracing culture,
inherently interdisciplinary curriculum, and purposefully prepared
environments, students fully inhabit the study of their personal
fascinations.
Implicitly and explicitly guided by expert teachers toward individual
mastery of evolving social, emotional, and academic lessons, they learn
the habits of mind that lead to deep focus, discernment, understanding,
and maturity from their earliest years.
MSR’s multi-age classroom experiences inspire teachers and students
to alternately act as instructor and pupil, leader and follower, ultimately
cultivating students’ ownership of their distinct self-worth and
appreciation of the inherent worth of others.
From this effective and encompassing preparation, Montessori School
of Raleigh graduates advance with serene self-assurance to their next
schools and into adulthood as agile thinkers, poised communicators, and
gracious collaborators— docents of their own learning and engineers of
authentic and fulfilling lives.
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