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A Publication of The Wyndcroft School
2020-2021Year-End Review
The 2020-2021 school year has come to a close, and As a school we discovered how much we enjoy
while responding to a pandemic during the school eating lunch outdoors and taking the classroom
year has been difficult, it is not without precedence. learning to the many corners of the campus. With
Wyndcroft was founded in 1918 as an Open-Air our new outdoor classroom and pavilion planned,
School due to the tuberculosis and influenza crises. we can expand our outdoor programming further.
During the past year we found ourselves returning Teachers have mastered various new digital tools
to those same roots of an Open-Air Education. I that enhance instruction and keep our students
have been amazed at the strength of spirit among focused. Our teachers have marveled about the
our trustees, families, faculty, staff, and alumni and growth of personal responsibility among even our
find myself reflecting on some of the lessons youngest children.
learned:
While I hope never to experience another
• Wyndcroft is an exceptionally resilient pandemic or school closure, we learned a great
community. deal. It wasn’t easy and it wasn’t fun, but we grew
• Adapting and learning new skills – flexibility, as a community in ways that I never thought possi-
patience, and responsiveness is a must! ble. It has been my honor to serve Wyndcroft for the
• Appreciate each day and live it with an attitude last several years and I take many fond memories
of gratitude. with me as I retire. Thank you, Wyndcroft, for being
beside me every step of the way, sharing your
I could not be prouder of how well our students, support and kindness.
families and faculty adapted to the changes of new
health and wellness protocols. Our teachers, With much gratitude,
facilities team, and office staff worked tirelessly to
make school operations run smoothly. Our students
and staff stayed healthier overall this year thanks to Gail L. Wolter
the vigilance of our parents and the expert guidance Head of School
from our nurse, Katy Bressi.
On Friday, June 10, 2021, Wyndcroft held Commencement exercises and
awarded certificates of completion to 24 8th grade graduates. This group included
8 students who have been with Wyndcroft since their time in Early Childhood as
3-year-olds, who are pictured at left. We could not be prouder of each of the
members of the Class of 2021 and offer each of them our best wishes as they
move on to high school.
Janna Ali Michael Kealey Elijah Miller
The Hill School The Hill School The Lawrenceville School
Nash Basile Alexander Kelly Shreyas Motupalli
The Hill School The Perkiomen School The Hill School
Megan Blumenstock-Daub Zoe Kelly Grace Musser
The Perkiomen School The Perkiomen School The Perkiomen School
Avery Cavanaugh John Knighton Connor Paulus
The Baldwin School LaSalle College High School Souderton Area Senior High School
Aiden Collins Maxwell Labaczewski Kyle Purdy
Valley Forge Military Academy The Hill School Spring-Ford Area High School
Tasha Feldman Nathan Luo Braden Shultz
The Hill School The Lawrenceville School The Hill School
Brianna Gosnell Louis Martin-Labille Cole White
US Performance Academy Radnor High School The Hill School
Anthony Grosso Jacob Meachem Caylie Zigner
The Hill School The Hill School The Hill School
Learn more about Wyndcroft graduates at
Wyndcroft.org/apply/portrait-of-a-graduate
After mandated shutdowns and distance learning last spring,Wyndcroft came back to
campus as scheduled in September and completed the school year without any further
closures. Here’s a closer look at what happened on campus this year.
Earth Day went “Unplugged” this
year at Wyndcroft. With an
emphasis on outdoor activities,
this was the perfect year to
celebrate conservation and
keeping the Earth green! Students
of all ages participated in activities
led by 8th Grade students.
For this year’s Auction,
each Wyndcroft student
helped to paint a Garden
Gnome for their grade
level. The Gnomes were
raffled off during the
online event.
As activities began to
open up around the
area, they did on
campus as well.
Wyndcroft was able to
host a Spring Dance for
the Upper School - the
first time all these
students were together
in one place all year!
Wyndcroft’s 8th Grade enjoyed a week of excursions to area
attractions. Throughout the week, they visited:
• Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
• Valley Forge National Park
• The Escape Game - King of Prussia
• Refreshing Mountain Retreat and Adventure Center
• Hershey Park and Chocolate World
Students in Preschool and Kindergarten enjoyed the
annual Carnival Day celebration filled with plenty of
just-for-fun games and activities for each of our
youngest students.
Wyndcroft’s Field Day
was held on campus this
year. With many of our
favorite games, and even a
few new ones, a good time
was had by all!
Congratulations to the
GOLD team on their
Field Day victory!
A look at whatWyndcroft has learned during this interesting time in our history
from Lisa Dunn, Associate Head of School
Amongst the disruption and uncertainty that the COVID-19 pandemic caused, the Wyndcroft community found many
positives. Embracing these positives and integrating them into our daily life is helping to reshape our next century of
learning.
One of the most important aspects of our return to
campus plan was to incorporate our outdoor spaces for
teaching and learning. This has become an essential part
of our future. We continue to enhance our campus to
provide outdoor spaces where Wyndcroft students can
play, explore, and learn.
Wyndcroft students have always developed strong
technology skills and were well prepared for the transition
to remote learning. However, the pandemic forced the
rapid acquisition of technology skills for all members of our
community. Going forward, it will be the balance of both
virtual and physical experiences that define learning.
Recognizing the importance of social and emotional well-
being in the development of children is essential to provide
an ideal learning environment. This was even more apparent
during the epidemic when isolation became the norm.
Wyndcroft remains committed to developing coping skills
for our students to navigate the pandemic and any other crisis
that we may individually or collectively encounter.
Our pandemic protocols provided opportunities for independence to develop in surprising ways
and for the youngest of learners. Patience, flexibility, and grace have been our mantra and a
necessity in managing this crisis, but we now look at keeping the many positives that evolved for
our future.
Contact Mrs. Dunn at ldunn@wyndcroft.org
Honors Day is the annual celebration of excellence in academics for our Upper School students.
Once again this year, Wyndcroft students had much to celebrate.
Jean B. Sawyer Award. The Jean B. Sawyer Award is given to the member of the 5th Grade
class whom the faculty believes is the embodiment of Jean’s traits and the qualities in which she
believed. Jean was a willing worker in all areas of the school, a curious student of the world
around her, an enthusiastic reader, and a positive person who always gave her best and her
complete all. If you had known her, you would understand the special value and honor of this
award. This year’s award winner is Rebecca Jean.
Class of 2021 Academic Awards
The Science Award The Technology Award
Presented to: Anthony Grosso Presented to: Alexander Kelly
The June McKee Award for Excellence in Art Summa Cum Laude in
Presented to: Caylie Zigner Lingua Latina
Presented to: Elijah Miller
The Carlisle Snively Award for Excellence in English
Presented to: Anthony Grosso The Edith G. Ebert Award for
Excellence in Mathematics
The Writing Prize
Presented to: Zoe Kelly Presented to: Nathan Luo
Le Prix Français
The History Award
Presented to: Anthony Grosso
Presented to: Anthony Grosso
The Mr. Willie Thorpe Good Citizen Award - Presented to: Avery Cavanaugh
Given in honor of Mr. Willie Thorpe, a beloved member of the school community for more than
55 years. A friendly smile, a loyal worker, Mr. Willie exemplified integrity and unselfishness,
each and every day, and has been a remarkable role model for our staff and students.
WPTO Award for Scholastic Growth and Effort - Presented to: Maxwell Labaczewski
Given to an 8th grader who has demonstrated both academic growth and outstanding effort.
Each year at the graduation ceremony, in addition to the Certificates of Completion,
two special awards are handed out.
The Highest GPA Award was earned by Anthony Grosso as the member of the Class of
2021 with the most outstanding academic record.
The Wyndcroft Cup, the school’s highest honor, was presented to Elijah Miller.
To choose the recipient of the Wyndcroft Cup, the faculty begins with the criteria of academic
achievement, sportsmanship, and service, and they seek the student who best embodies the
School’s motto Non Sibi, which means ‘not only for oneself but for the greater good of all.’
The 2020-2021 school year marks the end of Mrs. Gail L. Wolter’s tenure
as Head of The Wyndcroft School.
Mrs. Wolter may have been best described by Associate Head of School
Lisa Dunn during her retirement party:
“She is professional, dedicated, kind, and truly loves kids. I have said many times
that Gail’s work ethic is unmatched.”
Let’s take a closer look at Mrs. Wolter’s time and impact on Wyndcroft.
2001-2002: Mrs. Wolter began her
tenure at Wyndcroft as the Fifth Grade English
and Social Studies teacher. Her yearbook
photo from that year is at left.
2006-2007: In 2006, Mrs. Wolter was named
Assistant Head of School, working closely with
Dr. Wunner while still teaching 5th Grade Social Studies and managing the Yearbook
with the 8th Grade. The Yearbook theme that year was “Sailing Wyndward” - hence
the Vice-Admiral status listed in the photo above.
2011-2012: Fast-forward to the fall of
2011 when Mrs. Wolter took over as
Wyndcroft’s Head of School. Here she
is pictured at left on the very first day of
school that year.
2012: Under her leadership, The Wyndcroft School successfully completed the Creating a Campus capital
campaign, which dramatically improved the physical spaces where our children learn. The first step in this
expansion was the acquisition and renovation of the Early Learning Center, now known as Marshall House.
There were two groundbreaking ceremonies for this expansion, one for the wider community and one for the
students. Pictures from both are included above.
2014: The expansion of the main school building was
completed in 2014. In the spring, Mrs. Wolter along with
the students, faculty and staff signed the interior steel
pillars of the new gymnasium. Then in November, the new
expansion was celebrated at a special ceremony. At left:
Mrs. Wolter is seen signing a pillar and with Board of
Trustee members Erik Paulson and Geoffrey Gorrin at the
new school cornerstone.
Throughout her tenure, even as she was working to transform
the campus, Mrs. Wolter never forgot her love of children and
being in the classroom. She could often be found around the
main school building reading to the Kindergarten classes or
having lunch with the Upper School students. Mrs. Wolter
opened car doors each morning, welcoming kids to school, and
taking time to greet their parents as well. As Mrs. Dunn said:
“To accomplish all of this change and continue to run the day-to-day
school life is not an easy task. She is clearly a hands-on leader…
There is not a day that has gone by without Gail pulling a weed,
moving a box, or helping a student.”
No matter what Mrs. Wolter was doing, whether it was
leading a staff meeting, answering the phone, or assisting in
classrooms, she did so with grace and a smile on her face.
2018: Wyndcroft celebrated 100 years of education
during the 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 school years. The celebration was capped off
in October 2018 with an evening Gala held at Meredith Manor. It was a wonderful
way for the wider Wyndcroft community to come together. Mrs. Wolter and Mrs.
Dunn are pictured at left at the event.
2021: How do you thank someone who has
meant so much to Wyndcroft? Special
celebrations for Mrs. Wolter were held as her
tenure came to a close. She had a “Lucky Day”
on St. Patrick’s Day in March and then on her
last day of school as Head of School, each
student presented her with a flower. We hope
Mrs. Wolter knows how much she meant to
the school and how much she will be missed.
Mme Ida Fauth retires at the end of the school year. For 24 years, Ida has served as an inspiration to the study of the French language at Wyndcroft. From mastery of Je m’appelle to passé compose’, her students have experienced the history, geography, and culture of the many francophone coun- tries. As Mme Fauth looks forward to retirement, she plans to spend more time at the Jersey Shore as well as relishing in the role as la grand-mere’ extraordinaire to Domenic, Mikayla, and Nicholas (all pictured above with their families). Join us in thanking Ida for her dedication and service to Wyndcroft as we wish her the very best in her new adventures. Pat Kolarz retires at the end of the school year after 25 years of service at Wyndcroft. Those that were lucky enough to experience it will agree, there was something special about Kindergarten with Mrs. Kolarz. She taught with a calm demeanor and professionalism that guided young learners during this transitional stage of their education. Pat looks forward to opportunities for travel and spending time with family. Join us in thanking Pat for the dedication to Wyndcroft and wishing her the very best in this newest adventure.
absolutely prepared Rachel for high school and
beyond. We are so thankful for the superior education
Hans S. Maentz was elected to the Hill School Board of Rachel received at Wyndcroft!”
Trustees in 2011 and reelected in 2021. Mr. Maentz, a
1989 Graduate of The Hill School, is chairman of the Insti-
tutional Giving Committee, and a member of the Execu- Abrianna Bardman is now a graduate of Jackson Hole
tive, Finance-Investment, and Governance Committees. High School in Wyoming. She studied abroad in Croatia
He is currently a Managing Director at Rockefeller Capital for her Junior year of high school. She will attend
Management, after beginning his career at Lehman Brothers Chaminade University in Hawaii majoring in Criminal
from 2001-08 and Morgan Stanley from 2008-21. Prior to Justice and Marine Science.
attending graduate school, he was the director of major gifts Isabella Basile is a graduate of The Hill School and will
for The Hill School. Mr. Maentz received his B.A. in Eng- attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill this fall.
lish from Cornell University and his M.B.A. from the Uni- At the Class Day Awards, she received the following
versity of Southern California's Marshall School of Business. awards: The Teddy Ketcham ‘37 Award for the Most
He was inducted into the Beta Gamma Sigma International Original Project of Excellence in the Field of American His-
Honor Society for his work at USC, and was president of tory or Government as well as the Major H Blanket and
the Sphinx Head Honor Society at Cornell University. Mr. Plate.
Maentz is also a former president of The Hill School Alumni
Association. At Commencement, she received The Marion D. Patterson,
Jr. Memorial Prize for Unswerving Loyalty and
He and his wife, Amy, reside in Park City, Utah, with their Outstanding Integrity in the Fulfillment of School Responsi-
two children.
bilities.
Tyler Calcagni is a graduate of The Hill School and will
attend the Pennsylvania State University this fall. At the
Mark V. Ciarelli graduated from Boston University Class Day Awards, Tyler received the AP Computer
College of Communications in 2018, and is currently a Science A Prize.
Media Planner with Everyday Health Group
Aiden Carr graduated from The Perkiomen School and
will attend McDaniel College.
Monica Sager graduated from Clark University in Trent Charlton is a graduate of The Hill School and will
Worcester, MA. with a double major in psychology and self attend Vanderbilt University where he will major in Human
designed journalism as well as a minor in English. She has and Organizational Development in the Peabody School and
also been awarded Summa Cum Laude, is a member of the minor in computer science. At the Class Day Awards,
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, and is a member of the Psi Trent received the following awards: Advanced Latin
Chi psychology honor society. She will now go on to Seminar: Poetry and Rhetoric Honorable Mention, and
receive her masters degree from Clark University in Statistics AP Honorable Mention. He was on the Dean’s
communications while working full time as a reporter at List for the 2020-2021 school year.
Town Square. Andrew D’Asaro is a graduate of The Hill School and will
Rachel Swartz recently graduated from attend Denison University.
Temple University with a Bachelor’s Harnoor Dhingra graduated from The Hill School and
degree in Therapeutic Recreation and will attend Emory University. At the Class Day Awards,
started her master’s in Occupational Noori received The R. Keith Elliot and Erica Elliot P`15`18
Therapy at Temple in June 2021. Rachel’s Economics Award for Commitment to Subject Mastery
mother Tara reports that “Wyndcroft Prize as well as Honors in Independent Studies.Members of the
Class of 2017 at
The Hill School
Sixth Form Dance
that was held at the
Sunnybrook Ballroom
in May 2021.
Jasroop Dhingra graduated from The Hill School and Chemistry Laboratory Prize, and the Major H Blanket and
will attend Boston College this fall. Plate Prize. Kiki also received The Andrew L. Green `95
Alumni Class Secretary Award given to the Sixth Form
William Dollhopf is a graduate of The Hill School and
student elected by their peers to represent the class in The
will attend Wesleyan University.
Hill School Alumni Association.
Tanner Eccleston graduated from The Hill School and
At Commencement, Kiki received the The Alex Hero,
will attend Trinity College.
Hill Class of 2010 Prize for Unique Leadership in Sixth
Isabella Feldman is a graduate of The Hill School and Form.
will attend New York University.
Joseph Magen graduated from The Hill School and will
Lauryn Fudala is a graduate of The Hill School. She will attend Pennsylvania State University.
be attending American University in DC this fall and plans
Eleanor Rice is a graduate of The Hill School and will
to study Justice and Law. She also auditioned for and was
attend Davidson College. At the Class Day Awards, Ellie
accepted by the American University Dance Team. She’s
received the following awards: The Jasper Stahl-Paul
excited to be able to continue dancing in college.
Chancellor Memorial Prize for Excellence in Humanities 4
At the Class Day Awards, Lauryn received the following AP, Senior French Seminar Prize, The John Philip Sousa
awards: English 4 AP Literature Honorable Mention, Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Group
Advanced Dance Fundamentals Prize, and the Major H Instrumental Music, Psychology AP Prize, and The George
Blanket Award. She was on the Dean’s List for the 2020- C. Brooke Memorial Prize for Excellence in the Biology
2021 school year. Lab. She was on the Dean’s List for the 2020-2021 school
year.
Adam Georgopoulos is a graduate of Germantown
Academy. Adam was inducted into Germantown Academy Raina Shah graduated from The Hill School and will
chapter of the Science National Honor Society as well as attend Tufts University.
the GA chapter of Mu Alpha Theta, the national
Benjamin Vanelli graduated from The Perkiomen
mathematics honor society. He received a Silver Medal in
School and will attend Loyola University of Maryland.
the National French Contest/Le Gran Concours and was a
While at Perk, Benjamin was the newspaper editor,
Finalist in the 2021 Competition for National Merit
softball manager, starred in a school play, played drums
Scholarships.
for Perkiomen Rocks, and was on the golf team. He has
Kathryn Gvodas graduated from The Hill School and happily thrived and made lifelong friends.
will attend Fordham University. At the Class Day Awards,
she received the Major H Blanket Award.
Ellinor Lagor graduated from The Hill School and will Nicholas Bressi was named to the 2021 Pottstown
attend Union College. Mercury All-Area Track Team as a Freshman at The Hill
School.
Kirsten Lange is a graduate of The Hill School and will
attend Northeastern University this fall. At the Class Day
Awards, she received the following: Engineering 4 Prize,
Samuel B. Schaadt Memorial Prize for Excellence inIt was wonderful to see so many Wyndcroft Alumni at this year’s Graduation ceremony!
Send us a note or fill out our online update form and read more news at
www.wyndcroft.org/about/blogThe following gift list includes combined giving toWyndcroft, no matter the fund to which it
was directed. Gifts received through June 30, 2021.
Endowment helps to advance the Funds donated by businesses and Alice Marshall Sharp '58
long-term goals of the school. It individuals to Wyndcroft via tax
provides income that ensures we credit programs support school
can support our faculty and scholarships for local students.
maintain our facilities for genera-
tions to come. Anonymous
Matt & Alyssa Balke Eliza Marshall Baird ‘60
Carolyn Grant & Marianne Rob & Shelli Brooks Ed & Donna Conway
Lieberman Catie Rose Beverage LLC Clifford & Kristen Haugen
Clifford & Kristen Haugen DiStefano Enterprises Anna & Chris Norton
John & Janine Huber Henkels Foundation
Anna & Chris Norton Jon & Danielle Lange
Little Italy Ristorante, Inc.
Charles Marshall
J.P. Mascaro & Sons
MGK Industries The Grosso Family
Craig Moser & Abby Parish Oscar & Teri Guerrero
Moser
Virginia M. Buckles ‘03 The Rice Family
PNC Bank Jeff & Bernadette Sparling
Clifford & Kristen Haugen Brian Rossell
Drs. William & Kathleen Fred & Amy Vogt
Alice Sharp
Wunner Maria Shields
John & Gale Yinger Roger & Karen Smith
Jeff & Bernadette Sparling
TitleNGo
Utica National Insurance
Stephen & Elyse Bealer
Mary Delan
Anonymous Jim & Crystal Goeke
Jason & Stephanie Palopoli Doctors Jennifer and Darryl Mueller
Maria L. Shields
James & Jennifer Snay
T. Edmund Wills '61Christa Pailas Greg & Lellus Blazic
Elizabeth Biese McCaslin Passela '60 Susan Blum
Carolyn Redmond Diane B. Bodolus
David & Ann Risell Mr. & Mrs. William Boys
Matt & Alyssa Balke
Paul & Rebecca Shelton Doreen T. Brown
Burma '61 & Rick Bochner
Bill & Jodi Sheppard Ryan & Becky Brown
John T. Bourger &
Ted Wolter '08 Liz & Greg Buckles
Mrs. Selma Vanderwerf
Drs. William & Kathleen Wunner Virginia M. Buckles '03
Rob, Shelli & Camille Brooks
The Buttaro Family
Jillian & Rocky Citrino
Denise J. Carles
Stephen & Jennifer Ferrara
Benjamin L Chen `15
Linda & Jerry Gosnell
Mark Ciarelli `10
Carolyn Grant & Marianne Lieberman
Tricia Daub
Christine J. Hill
Anonymous Marcia Ziegler Dawson '55
James & Julie Kim
Janice M. Burt Pete & Kathy DeWald
Amanda B. Mitchell ‘89
Tom & Lori Cavanaugh Joe & Cheryl Donley
Stephen & Stephanie '62 Mitchell
The Dorris Family Mark & Barbara Drewicz
Carol Koro & Mykola Procyk
Kathy & Michael Iacobucci Tanner Eccleston '17
The Voytilla Family
Todd Jeffries '64 Tatumn Eccleston '15
Jonathan P. Wendell '71
The Kotouleks Al Eck
The Wilcheks
Regis & Rachel Martin Dan Edleman
Gail & Dave Wolter
Thomas G. Lengel Robert W. Evans '65
Bill & Virginia Yinger
Shreyas Montupalli Paul & Tina Farnsworth
Moonlight Office Cleaners LeeAnn Fauth
Staci & Erik Mortenson Mr. and Mrs. Martin Fauth
The Pine Family Joseph Ferrara '06
Stephanie Rick Steve & Angelina Fickert
Paul & Betsy Valoret Ashley Middleton Fronheiser '96
Richard '68 & Bonnie Albright Leigh Anne & Tyler Fry
The Amin Family Frank & Marcia Fry
Sal Ali & Warqaa Majeed George, Melissa & Ben '16 Griffaton
Kate & Bowen Borgeson Ashley Guerrero '18
Steven Borgeson James & Kim Gundy
Dr. John & Karie Braca Monica & Alfred Henderson
Mark & Katy Bressi David & Beth Allain Victor & Erin Holladay
Eric & Anne Confer Martens Bipin & Hasu Amin Dr. & Mrs. John Hoyt
Ngoc Dang & Hau Doan Ryan & Irina Amlin Lauren Hoyt & Nora Landon
Jim & Amanda Dougherty Anonymous John & Janine Huber
Lisa & Douglas Dunn Dan & Amanda Arkans Barbara S. Jones
Jeffrey Gorrin William Baas '83 Douglas Jones
Ira Gruber '47 Phillip Ballantine Dr. Jennifer Jones
Deb & Craig Kachmar Mary Anne & David Beasten Dan & Erin Kellogg
Paul and Natalia Krueger Julie & Patrick Bell Dan Kelly
Dr. & Mrs. Patrick Lake Michael Bensch '96 Bo Kim
Jerry & Dana Mullaney Camille Moffatt Bertram '65 Jen & John Knighton
Lis and Steve '67 Bissell
Once again,Wyndcroft is pleased to note 100% Faculty and Board of Trustees
participation in the 2020-2021 fundraising efforts.Dale & Patricia Kolarz Mr. & Mrs. Reed Rafetto
Stephen & Jane Kraemer Robert Rauscher
Robert Labaczewski Cita Revell
Steven & Kimberly LaGuardia Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Ribick
Jessica Corbin
Anna LaGuardia '16 D. Richman
Walter Daub
Jason & Tracy Launders Zach Risell ‘08
Pat & Ken Dorris
Tim Launders '16 Sarah Robinson
Dr. Hugh E. Jones
Barbara S. Lenzi Whitney Sanders '61
John J. McCaslin
Brian & Katie Matys Cassidy Sheppard '14
Jude Neiman
Steve McCann Andrea Shultz
Elizabeth C. Parker ‘92
Arthur Miller Jr. Mackenzie Shultz ‘18
Suzanna Rauscher
Michael & Melissa Moore Greg & Elizabeth Smith
Maureen Schmidt
Anders Mortenson '20 Nicole & Scott Spatz
Craig A. Moser & Abby Parish Moser Ron & Cathy Steltz
Mr. & Mrs. George Moser The Stoltzfus Family
Rev. Daniel & Margaret Moser Bonnie & Ed Stoltzfus
Carly Mullaney '19 The Stone Family
Dana Mullen John Storb III '60 Mir and Marin Amin
Michele Murazzi Frank & Joanne Strauss Mariesa `28 & Roman `30 Balke
Matthew & Brooke Musser Drs. James & Jan Stuart Tipper `26, Davis `28, and
Cameron Musser '16 Mike & Meghan Toomey Webb `30 Borgeson
Jeff & Peggy Neese Mr. & Mrs. Alex Turock Brady Fry `28
Courtney & Geoff Neese Glenn & Kathleen White Wallace and Mac Gundy
John & Asia Neilson Gale & John Yinger Charlie Jacobs `29
Lee Ann Neiman Ellie ‘23 & Bennett ‘26 Jones
Amanda O. (Dolan) Nickle '73 Anneliese Mortenson `24
Rachel Nisula Pete H. Moser `24
Gerald A. Nowotarski Tekakwitha Pernambuco-Wise
Jeanette & Dean Pailas Riley Rick `30
Bank of America Sophie Smith ‘27
Anna Palmer GSK
Jason & Stephanie Palopoli Gail Wolter
Markle Levi `24 & Henry `28 Yinger
Elizabeth Paulus Merck
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Parker II PJM Interconnections
Jack & Maureen Pemrick SAP
Dennis & Nancy Perna State Farm
Sal & Paula Pupillo, Vanguard
Parents of Nicole '10 VMWare
Gifts to Wyndcroft can be made online through our secure
website at www.wyndcroft.org/give,
via mail or by phone.
New this year: Text GIVE to 610-756-2470
and follow the instructions.
Contact Staci Mortenson in the Development Office at
(610) 326-0544 x158 for more information.Raise the Paddle Amy Rovi Sponsor a Teacher
Alice Marshall Sharp ‘58
Beth & David Allain Maria Shields The Bird Family/Lotus
Anonymous Bernadette & Jeff Sparling Restore + Remodel
Amy Atlee & Chris Goulian The Valoret Family Steven Borgeson
Eliza Marshall Baird ‘60 Amy & Fred Vogt Rob & Shelli Brooks
Hannah Banuelos in memory of Laurie & Scott White Lynn & Charles Corrao
Jessica Corbin Ron & Sharon Wisler Jeffrey Gorrin
Elyse & Stephen Bealer Gail & Dave Wolter Anne Atlee & Chris Goulian
Steve & Lis Bissell Bill & Virginia Yinger Anne & Eric Confer Martens
Katy & Mark Bressi Katie & Brian Matys
Mr. & Mrs. David Brown Auction Sponsors Constance Corbin-Miller &
Class of 2024 David Miller
David Confer & Susan Krebs Horticulturist Laurie Orloski-Wilchek &
Anne & Eric Confer Martens Michael Wilchek
The Dougherty Family Steven Borgeson Dr. Tekakwitha Pernambuco-Wise
Lisa & Doug Dunn Rob & Shelli Brooks Maria Shields
Mr. & Mrs. Martin Fauth Jillian & Rocky Citrino Gail & Dave Wolter
Susan Gill Constance Corbin-Miller & Virginia & Bill Yinger
Carolyn Grant & Marianne Lieberman David Miller
Melissa & George Griffaton Ashley & Adam Fronheiser Underwriters
Teri & Oscar Guerrero Leigh Anne & Tyler Fry
Angi & Jeff Harrison Maria Shields Lynn & Charles Corrao
Deb & Craig Kachmar Bernadette & Jeff Sparling Ashely & Adam Fronheiser
Julie & James Kim Nicky & Jason Voytilla Ann & David Ritts
Carol Koro & Nick Procyk Gail & Dave Wolter Maria Shields
Kim & Steve LaGuardia
Dianna & Bill Leigh Landscaper
Moonlight Office Cleaners
Melissa & Michael Moore Anne & Eric Confer Martens
Staci & Erik Mortenson Abby Parish Moser & Craig Moser
Craig Moser & Abby Parish Moser Jennifer & Darryl Mueller
Shreyas Motupalli Gregg Vermeesch
Dana & Jerry Mullaney
Lee Ann Neiman Greenskeeper
Courtney & Geoff Neese
Anna & Chris Norton The Bird Family/Lotus Restore +
Mariana Palmer Remodel
Arlene Pine Blythe Bourger
Sue & Reed Rafetto Tricia Daub
Michele & Greg Ribick Lori & Brad Musson
The Rice Family Namrata Yocom-Jan & Daniel Jan
The RobinsonsAfter a comprehensive,
nationwide search, we are
delighted to announce that
Dr. Tekakwitha
Pernambuco-Wise
has assumed the role of
Head of The Wyndcroft School.
Dr. Pernambuco-Wise is an accomplished leader with over 30 years of experience in the educational
administration, teaching, and counseling fields. Most recently, Dr. Pernambuco-Wise served as the Head of
School at the Sea Crest School in Half Moon Bay, California from 2013 – 2020. Prior to her headship at the Sea Crest
School, Dr. Pernambuco-Wise held Middle and High School headships at two other private schools. So for the last 15
years, she has not only led schools, but through her broad experience and passion for education, improved the public
profile of these schools, which resulted in improving trends in advancement and enrollment, demonstrated results in
diversity and inclusion efforts, and investment in academic programs. Without question Tekakwitha hit on all the
priorities, characteristics, and qualities that we decided Wyndcroft needed in our next head.
Dr. Pernambuco-Wise is a well-recognized leader in the independent school community. She is a Senior
Consultant with The Jane Group and serves on the board of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and
is a member of its Governance Committee and Business Modeling Task Force. In addition, she serves as a faculty member
and mentor for NAIS’s Aspiring Head’s Fellowship. She is a Trustee and Vice President of The Heads Network, which
promotes professional growth for independent school heads and leaders who are committed to the education of girls and
advancing women’s leadership. Dr. Pernambuco-Wise has received multiple writing and education honors and awards
throughout her distinguished career.
Dr. Pernambuco-Wise received her B.A. in Philosophy from Brown University, an M.A. in Education from the
University of Toronto, and earned her Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Saint Mary’s College of California.Upon her arrival on campus in July, we asked Dr. Pernambuco-Wise a few questions to
help the community get to know her. Here’s what she had to say:
Tell us about why you wear a flower in your hair.
I grew up in a tropical country and specifically remember the abundance of flowers
that surrounded me as a child. Upon moving to Hawai`i, I grew fond of the tradition
of wearing floral leis or flowers in my hair and this reminded me strongly of my happy
childhood days. Flowers give me a sense of cheer and wearing a flower in my hair
keeps my homeland close to me daily.
Is there a leader or mentor whose style you admire?
While there is no one person who epitomizes all of the characteristics of a
leadership style to which I aspire, I take my inspiration from those I
know well. I admire the courage and determination of my father, the
grace and compassion of my mother, the integrity and wit of my hus-
band, the wisdom and friendship of fellow school heads and persons in
my life who are calm, principled, humble and generous.
What do you like to do outside of school?
Oscar Guerrero: P’18
Judo and hula remain my favorite pastimes, although lately, my Co-Chair, Head of School Search Committee
hectic schedule keeps me from doing them as much as I would like.
I believe that in our over-scheduled lives, it is important to take Maria Shields: P’18, ’20, ’24
time for reflection and self care and so I meditate, pray, and Co-Chair, Head of School Search Committee
exercise daily; go for walks in the woods or on the bluffs; have Harry (Rocky) Citrino:
massages; travel; read; make American Indian beaded jewelry and Trustee and P’25, ’28, and ’31
Hawai`ian feather leis; and spend time relaxing with my husband
Maureen Coggins: P’20,’23, and ’24
and family. A fire burns within me to give back to the next
generation of leaders that which was given to me by numerous Jeffrey E. Gorrin: Trustee and P’12
mentors and so I get great pleasure from the work that I do with Namrata Yocom-Jan: P’26
NAIS’ Aspiring Heads Fellowship and The Heads Network’s
Women in Leadership institutes. Uldrick Jean: P’20 and ’24
How did you get started in the field of education? Jonathan Lange:
Trustee and P’10, ’12, and ’14
Both of my parents were educators and during my summer
holidays I volunteered to teach and enjoyed it immensely. Despite Thomas Lengel: Trustee and Head of
this, a career in education did not occur to me, and I entered School – Holy Child School at Rosemont
university as a pre-med student. Discovering philosophy, I then Bernadette M. Sparling:
thought I would go into law. It took an interviewer pointing out to President – Board of Trustees
me that from the way I was answering her questions, it was evident I and P’22 and ’24
loved children and my true calling was to be an educator. Upon
graduation from university, I took a job as a mathematics teacher
and judo coach and 30-plus years later, here I am.Bernadette M. Sparling, President
David B. Allain, Vice President
Anna Norton, Treasurer
Gerald Mullaney, Jr., Secretary
Stephen Bealer
Rocky Citrino
Jeffrey E. Gorrin
Oscar Guerrero
Deborah Kachmar
Jonathan Lange
William Leigh
Thomas Lengel
Maria Shields
William Yinger
Gail L. Wolter
Head of School
Lisa Dunn
Associate Head of School
Kate Borgeson
Director of Admission
Tina Farnsworth
Director of Finance
Robert Evans `65 and
Staci Mortenson
Development Officers
Ken Dorris
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