Annual - Bertschi School

Bertschi School
A N N UA L R E P O RT
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This year has been a showcase of the genuine
comprehensive, progressive writing curriculum, resulting
care and effort put forth by everyone involved
from our teacher’s unflinching dedication to arrive at a
in our children’s education. Whether it’s a
format that makes sense for every stakeholder in the
parent, a teacher or a volunteer, I believe that
process. The benefits for children will be a more robust
there’s a deep sense of investment by all to
curriculum and smoother transition between grades,
do their best for every single child here at
among others. Our teacher’s focus and democratic approach
Bertschi School. Your collective effort to
to this project is a tribute to their professionalism.
build this vital community that always has
the children’s best interests at heart is
truly wondrous.
World Peace Game (see story, page 6). Unlike anything
we’ve done before it, this game gave our 5th grade
students a chance to experience real world issues in a
A young alumnus
gives back
Empowering kids to pursue their interests is a big part of the Bertschi
I am filled with gratitude as I look back on this past year
manner that empowered them to make important,
and all that we’ve accomplished together, confident in
meaningful decisions while working collaboratively in
experience. Bertschi is about risk-taking, discovery and continual
the knowledge that next year will be even more fruitful.
groups. Through hard work and give-and-take, the game
growth; one alum’s passionate pursuit of photography is an inspiring
First, some highlights from this year:
allowed students to become better thinkers and more
example of the courage we strive to instill in all our students.
Green Ribbon Schools Award. The U.S. Department of
confident learners. As one student put it, “Yes, I learned
Education recognized the stewardship efforts of our Green
a lot. But what was more important, I experienced it.”
Team (comprised of kids, parents and staff) in guiding our
In this report, you’ll find four stories that typify the personal
effective environmental, waste, electricity and water
investment that our volunteers and donors make each day
It was Trevor Dunnigan ’12 who jumped in
stating, “If I start to love videography, for example, then I’ll
practices. It has been the kids who’ve really spearheaded
on behalf of our children. I am always impressed at how
and provided the portrait photography needed to create a
switch because I want to work for something that I believe
our advances, making the award even more special.
happily people share their wisdom, their expertise, and
photo album of Bertschi families for a staff project—and we
in and love, not something that I don’t.” It’s this type of
Partnership with Kobi Academy, Ethiopia. In April,
their own vision in making Bertschi a better place, and I’d
were thrilled to give him the opportunity. Trevor brought
fearlessness that has already helped Trevor become an
his backdrops, cameras and lenses, and simply took charge
accomplished photographer in his own right, and Bertschi
children at the level that we do without your help, and
of the whole process. Not only are his photos of the highest
School is a proud recipient of his skills and generosity. When
because of you we are this vibrant community of learners.
quality, but also watching him follow his instincts to get
students discover and pursue talents that galvanize their
With gratitude,
involved was a rewarding experience.
entire learning journey, we know their time at Bertschi has
I traveled to this small school (pre-school through first
grade) carrying colorful, hand-crafted greetings from
our own students eager to continue an ongoing dialogue
through shared stories. Students from both partner schools
look enthusiastically across the globe into each other’s
like to thank you all for your immense dedication and
generosity. We simply could not prosper on behalf of our
lives, and plans for strengthening our cross-cultural
Trevor is a young man on a mission. He wants to become the
exchange are being put in place for the coming years.
best photographer he can be, to see if a hobby that began in
Bertschi School Writing Curriculum. A full year in the
Brigitte Bertschi
making, I am proud to announce the development of a
FOUNDER AND HEAD OF SCHOOL
the 5th grade is indeed his life’s calling. If not, this talented
been a success. It’s even more wonderful when students
care enough to return and share their gifts years after
graduation.
8th grader won’t be afraid to go in a different direction,
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2013/ 14 FINANCIAL REPORT
Year End Results June 30, 2014 (Unaudited)
TUITION & FEES
91%
INVESTMENT & OTHER
2%
BERTSCHI FUND
7%
Operating Revenue
Tuition & Fees*
$5,583,541
Investment & Other
$123,236
Bertschi Fund
$439,420
Total Gross Operating Revenue
$6,146,197
The art of
volunteering
If you’re the parent of a child who’s attended Bertschi
School anytime in the last 24 years, then you already
know Laurie Rosen-Ritt and the incredible impact she
has made as a volunteer in our art classroom.
EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAM
76%
ADMINISTRATIVE
24%
What is it about Bertschi that has fostered
my youngest just got married and two of her Bertschi
Laurie’s deep sense of purpose for investing in the lives of
teachers were at the ceremony.” For all that she gives
students through her volunteer work? “I was so grateful that
back to Bertschi, Laurie is sure that she’s the one
my own children received such a solid foundation in their
benefiting most.
primary years at Bertschi School that I started to volunteer
Laurie shares a note of encouragement for other parents
Operating Expenses
as ‘payback’ to the wonderful teachers that helped them
thinking about giving back as a volunteer: “The presence
Educational Program
$4,046,279
develop into the learners and successful adults that they
of children’s parents within the school sends a message to
Administrative
$1,226,873
have become. Those first years were critical to their very
the child that he or she is an important and integral part of
essence and they had the opportunity to experience some
a family and that school, and that both are invested in that
of the finest teachers I have ever known. My children still
child’s education.” We are thankful for Laurie and all our
feel so fondly about the school and their teachers that
Bertschi volunteers!
Total Operating Expenses
$5,273,152
* Tuition & Fees net of $752,151 in Financial Aid awards.
they come back to visit when they are in town. In fact,
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2013/ 14
Endowment Contributors
FACULTY COMPENSATION ENDOWMENT
The Sujal and Meera Patel Foundation
Believe in Bertschi
An essential pillar supporting Bertschi
Alison and Jim Flaggert
Annelliott Willis and Jim Nida
Terri Blair-Parkhurst and Tom Parkhurst
The Sujal and Meera Patel Foundation
School’s long-term commitment to our
SARAH M. HUGHES MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT
children, the Believe in Bertschi Endowment
Fund received tremendous support this
Big ideas take
the stage
year. A heartfelt thank you to our donors
for their continued generosity.
The Believe in Bertschi Endowment maintains four primary funds,
each serving a distinct purpose. Regardless of type, gifts to any
Like a one-woman show, drama teacher Tina La Plant wears
of the funds establish a permanent bond between our families and
many hats. From script writing to costume creation and
the Bertschi School, advancing the school’s mission and ensuring
staging, Tina IS the drama program, bringing stories to life
each year with 12 productions from Pre-K to 5th grade.
its long-term stability. Endowments continue to give back for as
long as we exist, and we plan to continue impacting young
learners well into the future.
• Our General Endowment provides critical funding with
unrestricted use for the long-term enhancement of our educational
Through first-hand experience, Patty and
Company help Bertschi kids play and experiment with
Steve Fleischmann know well the incredible behind-the-
new strategies and games, learn blocking and voice
scenes effort that allows Bertschi kids to jump fearlessly
techniques, and take further risks on stage with support
Endowment honors and expands our founder’s commitment
into theater work. They also realize the valuable role Tina’s
from working arts professionals. For Tina, this show
to Bertschi’s socio-economic diversity.
drama class played in the lives of their children, Hannah
of confidence and support is indescribable. “To know
• Our Professional Development Endowment serves to ensure that
’09 and Jack ’13, as they continue to grow in creativity and
that the Fleischmanns believe in what we’re doing and
our teachers are given the resources needed to continually learn
self-awareness at the Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences.
have given us the tools to help us be even more successful
innovative, effective ways to engage and educate students.
Already involved community members, the Fleischmanns
saw an opportunity to partner with Tina’s creative vision,
and invested $5,000 to bring guest artists into the
classroom. Local groups like the Seattle Shakespeare
is a truly rewarding experience.”
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ENDOWMENT
program and campus to meet a range of future needs.
• Established in 2004, the Brigitte Bertschi Financial Aid
• The Sarah M. Hughes Memorial Endowment—named after a
beloved Bertschi student—provides the school with financial aid
funds to support the children of Bertschi faculty and staff.
• Finally, the Faculty Compensation Endowment will allow Bertschi
Kim and Scott Armstrong
Margie Duckstad and Kevin Coluccio
Katarina and Jim Garner
Kelly Jo and Chris MacArthur
Kayley Runstad
Sarah M. Hughes Foundation
FINANCIAL AID ENDOWMENT
Anonymous
Susie and Alex Algard
Kim and Scott Armstrong
Tracy Bennett
Lynn and Bill Carr
Helen Curtis
Annelliott Willis and Jim Nida
Charisse Cowan Pitre and Paul Pitre
Deborah and Noah Wepman
GENERAL ENDOWMENT
Anonymous
Donna Payne-Affleck and Robert Affleck
Kat and Tom Barton
Jennifer and Eric Best
Brigid and Mark Britton
Susan and Tim Davis
Jo Ann and J.D. Denney
Francine and Jim Dunnigan
Betty and Richard Hedreen
Mari Horita
Latasia Lanier
Sally and Dean Martin
Microsoft
Annelliott Willis and Jim Nida
Mary Pembroke Perlin and David Perlin
Christine and Eric Schoening
Divya Krishnan and Krishnan Srinivasan
Jane Hedreen and David Thyer
Winter Wells ‘88 and Darryl Wells
School to sustain top-quartile faculty compensation and will reduce
the burden that higher salaries place on tuition.
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The Bertschi Fund Donors 2013/14
Cindy and Scott Abrahamson
Josiah Colombo
Bridget Bakken and Derek Graham
Donna Payne-Affleck and Robert Affleck
Margie Duckstad and Kevin Coluccio
Helen Graham
Ama Ahovi
Deborah and Michael Conway
Celwyn and Josef Green
Kim Capon and Ryota Akamine
Jill and Chris Corsi
Kristine and Glen Grigas
Susie and Alex Algard
Brenda Cram
Goga Crnkovic and David Hahn
Mary and David Alhadeff
Heidi and Paul Crane
Lajwan and James Hammon
April and Jim Allison ‘87
Irena Cumbow
Racha and Wassef Haroun
Nellie and David Allnutt
Rachel Cumbow
Derren Haskell
Emily Alsop
Anna and Thomas Cunningham
Anne and Piers Heaton-Armstrong
Meritxell Ampurdanes
Helen Curtis
Wendy and Erik Heipt
Lisa and Roger Anderson
Kathleen and Tim Daly
Renee and Joshua Herst
Anonymous (3)
Susan and Steve Day
Shannon Loftis and David Higley
Kim and Scott Armstrong
Carrie Delaney Rhodes
Lily Bach-Hilen and Drew Hilen
Terry and Alan Axelrod
Jo Ann and J.D. Denney
Delney and Gil Hilen
Cody and Alexander Baehr
Kristina Detwiler
Alexandra and Tim Hinderliter
Alice and John Bankson
Peggy and Ben Didier
Julie and Eric Hopper
Carolyn and Max Bardon
Marguerite and Karl Dillon
Lillian and Akira Horita
Alta and Stan Barer
Jane Distad
Mari Horita
Leimomi and Aaron Barer ‘89
Jacquelyne and Richard Doane
Margarett Shnorhavorian and
Lisa and Nick Beard
Muge Erderik and Ozgur Dogan
David Horne
Annette and Daniel Becker
Tomoko Yamazaki and Peter Duncan
Heather and Jim Hughes
Joanna and David Beitel
Francine and Jim Dunnigan
Mary Ellen and Pat Hughes
Lelan Bell ‘12
Robin Cheyney and Jim Edmunds
Karen and Ken Hunt
Alexander Belyaev
Leonetta and Osaretin Elaiho
Terry and Buzz James
Donna Benaroya
Kristine and Christopher Eng
Marianne Scruggs and Peter James
Tracy Bennett
Brigitte Bertschi and Peter Erickson
Bonnie and Stephen Jensen
how well our 5th grade class could work together to avert
Deborah and Richard Berger
Steve Davis and Bob Evans
Sayuri and Bengt Johnson
the ultimate crisis of world war. One donor’s investment
Joanne and Matthew Berk
Misia and Jake Evans
Jon Johnson
Jennifer and Eric Best
Dianne Filip
Emily and Jason Jones
Francesca Lo and Jeff Birdsall
Stephen Fina
Mollie and John Kauffman
Krishena and James Bishop
Sue Harrington and John Fine
Gayle Kellner
Julie and Steve Bishop
Jon Fine
Mamta and Michael Kenna
Jennifer Bloch Garcia
Gabrielle and David Fitzgerald
Sibyl Frankenburg and Steve Kessel
Leora and Paul Bloom
Sally and Dick Fitzgerald
Sylvia and Sam Ketcham
Julie Blystad
Jennifer and Mike Fitzgerald
Ruth Kidd
Ashley Bockman
Christina and Mark Fitzpatrick
Marv Whitson and Steve Kipp
Aimee and Sven Bolen
Alison and Jim Flaggert
Keiko Koizumi
Liat Uziyel-Bollag and Laurent Bollag
Betsy and Christopher Forster
Nancy Case Kritzer and Gordon Kritzer
Emily Bond
Meg Horrigan and Terry Foster
Tina La Plant
Bryan Bradbury
Emily Fowler
Lyn and J. Richard Lacher
Marne Sannes and Daniel Brewer
Andrew Fox
Sue and Bob Lanham
Brigid and Mark Britton
Jennifer Friend
Rachel and Tony Lanham
Mari and Roger Brown
Patricia and Michael Frost
Latasia Lanier
Arsenia Bulacan
Mindy McGovern and Mark Fuller
Christine and Eric Larsen
Caitlin Bunnell
Amy and Tom Gaffney
Pam Lauritzen
Mitzi Burbank
Nancy Gambell
Kristin Stockard and David Law
Suzanne Lasser and Stephen Burns
Jennifer and Mike Gardner
Cynthia and Chong Lee
Lisa and Mark Caputo
Katarina and Jim Garner
Wang-Yen Lee
Tiffany Carey ‘90
Ananda and Scot Gellock
Erin and Kevin Leff
Lynn and Bill Carr
Shelly Khurana and Sujoy Ghorai
Paige Stockley and Steve Lerner
Sonja Krejci and William Clark
Danielle and Michael Githens
Susan White Lewis and David Lewis
Sharon and John Clements
Tatyana and Stacy Globerman
Erin Younger and Ed Liebow
Tracy Newman and Michael Cockrill
Chris Golden
Theresa and Tony Lo
Jonathan Coddon
Charon Gooding
Abby London
Diane and Patrick Colee
Shannon and Jim Gooding
Pamela Lopez
Renee and Scott Colee
Maria Grade
Connie and Rodolfo Lopez
Bertschi students
achieve world peace
This past spring, the fate of the planet hinged upon
allowed them to reach victory.
Over six weeks of political maneuvering,
week-long training seminar, and facilitation costs
sabotage, and coup d’états that turned friends and class-
estimated at $11,000—an anonymous donor stepped up
mates into world leaders, arms dealers and diplomats,
to the challenge, contributing the $5,000 necessary to
the World Peace Game provided a platform for interactive
complete our goal. “There is no doubt this donation was
engagement and learning. The outcome of the game was
well spent,” Brigitte proudly states. “For me, the game was
never pre-determined, and through extensive role-playing,
an unbelievable learning experience. Kids working together
students came to understand the power of compromise
at such a high capacity level, even formally addressing each
and collaboration. As one student stated, “You can’t work
other with proper titles befitting their roles. Those kids
by yourself. It isn’t an independent game; you really have
will never forget what they learned; their ideas, their
to work with others to get crises resolved.”
decisions and the value they found in each other, as allies
Orchestrating this invaluable learning opportunity
required our own level of teamwork. Requiring two
teachers and an assistant to travel to Colorado for a
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or adversaries, which extended well beyond their existing
friendships. This experience exceeded even my own
high expectations.”
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GIVING SUMMARY
Pat Lorda
Marty Kim and Mark Roggeveen
Courtney and Edward Webber
Gladys and Pat Ly-Au Young
Jill and Alex Rosenast
Lisa Christoffersen and Jeff Weber
Kelly Jo and Christopher MacArthur
Susan Roxborough
Heather and James Weimann
Suzanne and David Manelski
Janet and Bob Rudolph
Xiomara and Adam Weintraub ‘84
Jackie and Peter Mansfield
Rie Sumitani ‘89 and
Nancy Weintraub
Mishele and Jon Maron
Sebastian Ruehlmann
Beth and Daniel Weiskopf
Nancy Maron and Larry Soll
Kayley Runstad
Winter Wells ‘88 and Darryl Wells
Sally and Dean Martin
Shelly Ogden Sage and John Sage
Deborah and Noah Wepman
Mary Ann and Andrew Mason
Janet and Jonathan Sage
Kelley and Gary Western
Maria and Manny McBride
Char and Chris Saitta
Kennedy White
Maryann Jordan and Joseph McDonnell
Amarjit Kaur Sandhu and
Beth Williams
Aimee and Adam McNae ‘87
Harjinder Singh Sandhu
Jennifer and Mike Williamson
Maria and Jose Merced
Anne and John SanGiovanni
Jennifer and Tracy Wong
Agnieszka and Fabrice Miguel
Linda Arland and Greg Schoch
Lisa Yost and Gail Dubrow
Lorna and Don Miller
Christine and Eric Schoening
Asha and Jeffrey Youmans
Katrina and Shont Miller
Anne Schopf and Jack Kearney
Tisha Pagaliliauan and Greg Zamudio
Suzi and Todd Morris
Sheri and Howard Schultz
Kimberley and James Zimring
Patty and Steve Morrissey
Brenda Schultz
Lisa Norton and Harvey Motulsky
Lisa Fazio and Greg Schwartz
Melinda and Mark Murray
Hannah Linden and Cheryl Scott
Carol Vogt and Jed Nahum
Taral and Sanjay Shah
Mette and David Naness
Ingrid Elliott and Joel Shapiro
John Narver
Jeannie Shu and Joe Chu
CORPORATE MATCHING
Amazon
Amgen Foundation
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Boeing
Bertschi Fund
$439,420
General Endowment
$210,280
Madlen Caplow and Val Nelson
Stacie and Karl Siebrecht
Pei Chin-Nguyen and Richard Nguyen
Jennifer Sill and Marcus Reichert
Brigitte Bertschi Financial Aid Endowment
$321,043
Annelliott Willis and Jim Nida
Fetiya Omer and Faysel Siraj
Trinh and Jason Norsen
Liz Holohan and Joe Slagel
Niamh O’Connell
Paige Smith
Lesley and Steven Olswang
Beryl and Robert Smith
Margaret and Jeff O’Mara
Ann and Jeff Sobil
Francis Delgado and Scott Pack
Senan and Perry Soriano
RESTRICTED GIFTS
Brianna and Jason Pannell
Divya Krishnan and Krishnan Srinivasan
Anonymous
Sharon and Jeff Parker
Bernadette and Robert Starin
Charles Lafitte Foundation
Jennifer Parsinen
Charelyn Stennis
Patty Haven-Fleischmann and
Erin and Todd Parsons
Jennifer Stewart
Steve Fleischmann
Janell and Kevin Patrick
Courtney and Brent Stiefel
LIVING BUILDING SCIENCE WING
Mary Pembroke Perlin and David Perlin
Daneen and Charles Stiefel
Jennifer and Eric Best
Lecia and Alexi Phinney
Cheryl and Rick Stiteler
Rhea and Clark Coler
Shabana Khan and Robert Picinich
Wendy Munroe and Andrew Stout
Teresa and Bill Predmore
Ann Watson and Michael Pickett
Meera and Sujal Patel
Megan and Christian Rusby
Cindy and George Pierce
John Sullivan
Alli and Scott Pinizzotto
Michelle Sullivan
Charisse Cowan Pitre and Paul Pitre
Alain Sykes
Carilyn and Joshua Platt
Joey Tanaka
Julie Irwin and Steve Pokorny
Emily Forster and Joe Tappan
Carol and Mark Pollard
Sarah Thomas
Heather and Matthew Pope
Jane Hedreen and David Thyer
Teresa and Bill Predmore
Gillian and Rob Toledo
Laurie Raker
Sophia Tolentino
Ingrid Nielsen and Robert Rakita
Bobbie Tonn
Martha and Philip Read
Vida Towne and Andy Chiodi
Gary Reed and Karen Harp-Reed
Gerrie Hashisaki and Frank Tubridy
Carla Panescu-Reich and Udo Reich
Leanna and Larion Tyshler
Robert Rhodes
Julie Santos and Tim Ufkes
Melody and Robert Rhodes
Mattie and Mark Vadon
Betsy and Mario Ribera
Ann Collier and James Vandergrift
Sandra and Stan Richardson
Marti and Wayne Vavrichek
Laurie Rosen-Ritt and Steven Ritt
Hannah Wadsworth
James Rogers
Tyra and Charles Walsh
Professional Development Endowment
$59,000
Sarah M. Hughes Memorial Endowment
$230,250
Faculty Compensation Endowment
$250,000
Restricted Gifts
$17,000
Living Building Science Wing Payments
$15,350
Grand Total
$1,542,343
*Total Cash Gifts Received July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014
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Marguerite Casey Foundation
Microsoft
Salesforce.com Foundation
Saltchuk
Seattle Foundation
Starbucks
Swopboard Inc.
IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS
Lisa and Nick Beard
Trevor Dunnigan
J. Garner Studios
Eric Hopper
Mollie and John Kauffman
Jill and Alex Rosenast
Brent and Courtney Stiefel
Wendy Munroe and Andrew Stout
Jennifer and Mike Williamson
This Annual Report acknowledges all
cash gifts between July 1, 2013 and
June 30, 2014. Every effort has been
made to have a complete and accurate listing.
If you believe there has been an error or
omission, please contact the Advancement
Office at 206-442-6852.
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