St. Catherine’s MontessoriA N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 5 – 2 0 1 6

As a Catholic Montessori school, St. Catherine’s

is dedicated to an educational experience which

awakens in our students the awareness of their gifts

and responsibilities as individuals in relationship with

Jesus Christ and as stewards of the global community.

O U R M I S S I O N

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St. Catherine’s MontessoriB O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S

Nathaniel MartinezPresident

Sr. Adrian Dover, OP Vice President

Bob Lunn Treasurer

Alison JefferiesSecretary

Sr. Julie Greig, OP

Sr. Mary Magdalen Hanel, OP

David Marks

Sr. Edna Ann Hebert, OPEx-Officio; Emeritus

St. Catherine’s MontessoriA D M I N I S T R A T I O N

Susan Tracy Head of School

Laurie FarrisAdmissions Director

Dione GasparBusiness Director

Violet Perez Advancement Director

Rachel WampAdvancement Associate

Jocelyn OchoaCommunications Director

Maria HernandezBookkeeper

M E S S A G E F R O M T H E H E A D O F S C H O O L

As we close out this 49th year and look forward to our half century mark, we acknowledge all of the accomplishments made toward our Strategic Plan. Our strong retention over the past several years continues to drive the need to add additional space for classrooms and for our successful music program. True to the same spirit that brought St. Catherine’s here today for our children, the investment of the parents, grandparents, alumni parents and alumni continue to give strength and longevity to accomplishing our mission. We are grateful to the many people who contributed their time to the Board of Directors, the Strategic Planning Committee, the Building Committee and the Capital Campaign Committee and who have worked tirelessly to bring us toward a ground-breaking in June of 2017.

Also guided by our Strategic Plan, attention has been given to the prudent upkeep of our campus through the direction of the Building and Grounds Committee and the hiring of a Naturalist. Considerations of safety and aesthetics are high priorities at St. Catherine’s and we are grateful to all of those who have given so much of their time to keep our building and grounds looking good.

This year we have implemented a new database that will allow for more efficient and integrated electronic communication and will ultimately provide a vehicle for parents to receive and deliver information to the school more effectively.

In preparation for our 50th anniversary we created a film to capture our history and the spirit of the community. Looking at our 800 year Dominican lineage brings us to reflect on the good work of people like St. Dominic and St. Catherine. Looking within, this year we have taken time to capture some of the stories of our alumni that can be found on our website. Amazing people have come through St. Catherine’s who will definitely make this world a better place.

You are the ones whose generosity and service make a difference in this community and in the world. You are the models for all of our children. We are grateful to all the parents in our Parent Service Organization for their generous contributions and thoughtful considerations of the needs of the school as a whole. I am humbled and honored to be a member of this community.

Susan TracyHead of School

Finishing a Decade

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Annual ReportM E S S A G E F R O M T H E P R E S I D E N T

These are very exciting times for St. Catherine’s Montessori. Guided by our Strategic Plan, in 2015-2016, St. Catherine’s continued its fundraising efforts through the Capital Campaign, “Building on the Legacy,” to fund the expansion of our facilities. Our current Timberside campus would not have existed if it were not for the generosity of our alumni families. Their foresight paved the way for my family and many others. I have been moved by the community’s enthusiasm for this expansion and their strong financial commitment to see it through.

Our faculty and staff’s commitment to educating our parent community on the value of a Montessori education has resulted in unprecedented student retention. This strong retention lead the Board of Directors to approve the establishment of a high school for our 10th to 12th grade students with the inaugural school year beginning in the fall of 2017. As our school history has shown when a new level was introduced, these trailblazers will inspire their younger classmates to continue at St. Catherine’s and experience the fullness of their Catholic Montessori education.

My involvement with the Board over the last several years has affirmed to me that in order to maintain St. Catherine’s elevated place in our city’s educational landscape, it takes our entire community at every level to believe in the mission. This belief inspires a parent to spend countless hours handcrafting an altar for our children’s masses. It is this belief that enkindles the start of after-school music and sports programs, or guides to stay well after our children have left their care to ensure the classroom environment is prepared perfectly for them the next day. It is evident that our co-foundresses’ inspiration has become our own.

As we approach our groundbreaking in June 2017, let us remember to honor the vision that Sisters Shirley and Edna Ann had nearly 50 years ago and pay it forward for future generations. To quote his eminence Cardinal DiNardo during our 50th anniversary mass, “You’re right to be proud of what’s happened here.” I hope that 50 years from now the St. Catherine’s community will reflect back at these present moments and “be proud of what’s happened here.”

Thank you for your continued support of St. Catherine’s Montessori.

Nathaniel MartinezPresident of the Board of Directors

Finishing a Decade

U N R E S T R I C T E D R E V E N U E

Tuition 2,941,484

Registration and Fees 370,720

Annual Fund Giving 176,022

Other 143,678

Total Unrestricted Revenue: $3,631,904

R E S T R I C T E D R E V E N U E

Capital Campaign 731,773

Great Conversations/Gala (Gross)

Other*

51,095

(35,207)

Total Restricted Revenue: $747,661

Salaries and Benefits 2,303,137

Depreciation 196,059

Curriculum and Class Activities 231,131

Other Expenses 174,531

Building and Grounds 147,201

Utilities 87,757

Insurance 61,361

Professional Development 33,402

Technology 47,204

Interest 13,751

$3,295,534

F I N A N C I A L S

Expenses

Revenue

*Direct Donor Benefits & Restriction Releases

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Salaries and Benefits 2,303,137

Depreciation 196,059

Curriculum and Class Activities 231,131

Other Expenses 174,531

Building and Grounds 147,201

Utilities 87,757

Insurance 61,361

Professional Development 33,402

Technology 47,204

Interest 13,751

$3,295,534

Registration & Fees: 10%

Annual Giving: 5%

Other: 4%

Tuition: 81%

Professional Development: 1%

Interest: .4%

Insurance: 1.9%

Technology: 1.4%

Utilities: 2.7%

Buildings & Grounds: 4.5%

Curriculum & Class Activities: 7%

Other Expenses: 5.3%

Depreciation: 5.9%

Salaries & Bene�ts: 69.9%

U N R E S T R I C T E DR E V E N U E

E X P E N S E S

During the second year of the Capital Campaign, “Building on the Legacy”, St. Catherine’s Montessori reached out beyond the immediate community in support of the $5.275 million Phase I of the campus expansion plan. Several key, Houston-based foundations visited our unique school and generously awarded grants to further advance progress toward addressing the most urgent needs for our students. We are grateful for the investment made by Houston foundations, which recognized St. Catherine’s Montessori as an extraordinary school in the educational landscape of Houston.

Looking ahead in 2016-2017, we anticipate celebrating 50 years of St. Catherine’s Montessori by breaking ground for this transformational campus expansion made possible through the love and generosity of our families and the Greater Houston community.

“What a blessed year we had in 2015-2016. In addition to the continued support of our community, several foundations joined our campaign, moving us closer to realizing our expansion goals.”

Deborah Gremillion Co-Chair

C O M M I T T E E

Roy and Kristina Devereux (Co-chairs)Rock and Deborah Gremillion (Co-chairs)Malcolm and Kristin CoganLorenzo Cohen and Alison JefferiesRandy and Cathy CrathAndrew Gee and Janella del Mundo GeeJonathan Godfrey and Ana Treviño-GodfreySteve and Jennifer GraceDavid Marks and Mary GrimordAntonio and Larissa La Matta

Bob and Pat LunnJamie and Shannon MannGreg and Rachel MarinoNathaniel and Elizabeth MartinezDavid and Eileen MeinertMike and Lynne MorrisMatt and Kim PacettiKenneth and Gretchen PennyChan and Mary Tysor

S T . C A T H E R I N E ’ S M O N T E S S O R I C A P I T A L C A M P A I G N

“I feel such gratitude towards everyone who has come forward to support the "Building on the Legacy" campaign so that we can expand our unique and beloved school in the necessary ways. What a joy it has been to work together to meet the needs of our students, present and future!”

Kristina DevereuxCo-Chair

L O O K I N G F O R W A R D T O F I F T Y :

Building on the Legacy

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A D V I S O R Y C O M M I T T E E

Johnny and Mary Beth ArcidiaconoPaul and Karen DavisMichael and Carla DeaversTom and Gina FulkersonHarry Gee, Jr.Kevin and Krista KirtonFr. Daniel K. Lahart, S. J.Barron LozanoJuan and Sandra ManginiSr. Jane Meyer, O.P.Glynn and Jean RobertsCliff and Michelle SheddSteve StelzerRev. Kevin Storey, C.S.B.

We are grateful for the generous support from the following individuals and foundations:

L I S T O F D O N O R S from May 2015 to June 30, 2016

W I S D O M T O L I G H T S O C I E T Y : $100,000 - $249,999

The Brown FoundationRoberto and Claudia Contreras in honor of Chloe and Oren BoucherRandy and Cathy CrathCharles and Karyn Crisp in honor of Gabriel, Elias, and Caleb HanThe Cullen Foundation Roy and Kristina DevereuxRock and Deborah Gremillion in honor of Kathy HijaziTimothy and Sarah Harvey in memory of Jim and Marilou HarveyBob and Pat LunnJamie and Shannon Mann

G L O B E S O C I E T Y : $75,000 - $99,999The Baxter Trust

M O N T E S S O R I S O C I E T Y : $50,000 - $74,999AnonymousEOG Resources, Inc.The George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation

T I M B E R S I D E C I R C L E : $25,000 - $49,999Jeremy and Christie JonesChristopher and Sarah LewisDavid Marks and Mary GrimordSurena and Misty MatinDonald and Martha ReidCliff and Michelle SheddTexas Instruments FoundationCraig and Michelle Vinson

G O L D E N B E A D S P A T R O N : $10,000 - $24,999AnonymousStewart and Julia BakerThe Harry S. and Isabel C. Cameron FoundationChevron HumanKindJohn and Julie CoganMiguel Contreras and Maria FajardoBob and Ann CroyleRobert and Jessica CroyleScot and Cristina DixonJeffrey and Dione GasparHarry and Antje GeeH. Stephen GraceSteve and Jennifer GraceChristopher and Anne KappesGreg and Rachel MarinoDon and Anne McAdamsBob and Violet PerezShell Oil Company FoundationSt. Catherine’s Parent Service OrganizationStrake FoundationEric Tait and Claudine JohnsonSusan Tracy in honor of Sr. Edna Ann and in memory of Sr. Shirley OwensChan and Mary Tysor

P I N K T O W E R P A T R O N : $5,000 - $9,999David and Laura AndersonThe Julia Louis Baker Family Charitable CorporationMichael and Catherine Barber in memory of Kathy ColemanMalcolm and Kristin CoganMichael and Carla DeaversBernard Dems and Patty Thessen DemsJonathan Godfrey and Ana Treviño-GodfreyGoodman Financial CorporationAdrian Hernandez and Rosecler Marmentini

P I N K T O W E R P A T R O N (Continued):Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable FoundationGary Hickok and Monica TschenChristopher and Megan JordanAntonio and Larissa La MattaEric and Courtney LerchNathaniel and Elizabeth MartinezSara McIntoshDavid and Eileen MeinertJohn and Teresa Molbeck in honor of Alexandra, Madeleine, Malcom and John Cogan, Jack and Luke SalazarMike and Lynne Morris in memory of Sr. Shirley OwensNuri Nuri and Lois RamondettaCraig and Sarah ScherschelRobert Smith and Shea Palamountain

O W L C L U B : Under $5,000Carl Allen and Hillary BoswellCay Appling in memory of Martin B. RiggsGabriel and Maria BaizanBaker Hughes FoundationFrancesco, Chiara and John Paul BeltramiMark and Erin BisconeJeff and Emily BlackmanEduardo Brito and Raquel Rendon-BritoJason and Katherine BuchananGregston Chu and Hiroko TanakaMiguel Contreras and Maria Fajardo in memory of Martin B. RiggsCrown Castle USA, Inc.Mary Jo DetweilerMaria DiazMaggie DobbinsDominican Sisters of Houston: Adrian Dover, Julie Marie Greig, Edna Ann Hebert and Mary Magdalen HanelJacinta EdussuriyaAnthony and Laurie FarrisRonald and Carolyn Galfione in honor of Alexander, Christopher, Gabriel and Liliana Flores and Sophie, Evie and Gwynn GalfionePedro Garza and Luz GascotAndrew Gee and Janella del Mundo GeeBernardo and Ana GoarmonIsabella GodfreyPatrick and Mollie Gremillion in honor of Martin B. RiggsJeff and Lenna Groudan

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O W L C L U B (Continued):David and Mary Ann HabermanMaria HernandezMary Hester in memory of Martin B. RiggsMahmoud and Kathy HijaziJustin Homfeld and Julie McLarryChristopher and Emily Hughes in memory of Martin B. RiggsJoe and Joan Hunt in memory of Martin B. RiggsMark and Yvonne Jacobs in honor of Sr. Edna Ann Hebert and in memory of Sr. Shirley OwensJoseph and Romesha JayasunderaJP Morgan ChaseDavid Kem and Judith Raines in memory of Martin B. RiggsKencove Farm Fence Supplies and Rock Gremillion, Jr. in memory of Martin B. RiggsWade and Ivy KoterasFernando and Bernadette LevaroAlan and Amy LindseyHugh McIntoshJames Meyn and Wendy WightJon Moody and Cynthia Blessman Rose Ann MorelloBruce and Lisa MosesTom MoutonFrank and Patty Napoleon in honor of Edith NapoleonAndrew and Brooke NybergJocelyn OchoaTeresa OnofreLeonard and Adina OosterwijkMatt and Kim Pacetti

O W L C L U B (Continued):Thomas and Mollie OsborneJoan Panuska and family in memory of Martin B. RiggsMargaret Panuska in memory of Martin B. RiggsKenneth and Gretchen PennyJoseph and Jo Ann Piper in memory of Martin B. RiggsErick Ragni and Emily SingEric and Melody RodriguezDavid and LuAnn SanchezMark and Cathy SantosMark and Lynn SchmidtAdrian Segovia and Edith Napoleon-SegoviaPaul and Kathy SimpsonRyan and Renee Smith Tim and Mindy Snow Audrey SpeicherR.J. and Peggie Stout in memory of Martin B. RiggsJohnny and Kay Sullivan in memory of Martin B. RiggsWilford and Leverne Swank in memory of Martin B. RiggsJames and Kathleen Thornton in memory of Martin B. RiggsNathan and Jennifer UitenbroekJorge Villalobos and Alina Nuñez David and Sandra WagerMartin and Rachel WampElaine WendtMario Yearwood and Vicky MataCarolyn Zaskoda in memory of Martin B. Riggs

F R I E N D S O F S T . C A T H E R I N E ’ STom and Gina Fulkerson in honor of Sr. Edna Ann Hebert

C L A S S R O O M R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S

Infant Community Annie Sallans: Martin and Rachel Wamp

Primary Cynthia Blessman: Roberto Pacini and Alejandra Creixell Katherine Parker: Justin Homfeld and Julie McLarryRenee Smith: RJ Hazeltine-Shedd and

Kristin Zipple-SheddJennifer Uitenbroek: Mike and Andrea Boucher

Lower ElementaryJacinta Edussuriya: Jeremy and Christie JonesTim Snow: Alan and Amy LindseyLy Thompson: Thomas and Mollie Osborne

Upper ElementaryMaggie Dobbins: Miguel Contreras and Maria FajardoAmanda Hughes: Scot and Cristina Dixon

Adolescent CommunityKathy Hijazi, Grant Hughes, Teresa Onofre,Audrey Speicher: David and Eileen Meinert

Community RepresentativesFaculty & Staff: Katherine ParkerAlumni: Rachel MoodyGrandparents: Juan and Carmen Creixell

Thank you to all of our donors listed below:

G U A R D I A N S O F L I G H T : $5,000 + Umberto and Tina La MattaBob and Pat LunnChristopher and Catherine O’Neill

F O U N D E R S ’ C I R C L E : $2,500 - $4,999 AnonymousScot and Cristina DixonRock and Deborah Gremillion Christopher and Megan JordanAntonio and Larissa La MattaFernando and Bernadette Levaro Christopher and Sarah LewisLeo and Ellen LinbeckJamie and Shannon MannChan and Mary Tysor

S T . C A T H E R I N E ’ S O F S I E N A S O C I E T Y : $1,500 - $2,499AnonymousAnthony and Paulette ChavezMiguel Contreras and Maria FajardoRandy and Cathy Crath

S T . C A T H E R I N E ’ S M O N T E S S O R I

Annual Fund 2015-2016St. Catherine’s Montessori is a mission-driven, independent school which has held a long-standing tradition of keeping tuition affordable. The Annual Fund is the most important fundraising priority because it provides the essential funding necessary to close the gap between tuition income and the true cost of educating a child at St. Catherine’s. It supports all of the things that make St. Catherine’s Montessori remarkable: an innovative Montessori curriculum, beautifully prepared environments on a 10.4-acre campus and opportunities to recruit and retain talented faculty – the school’s most valuable asset.

Thanks to our community’s ongoing support and generosity, the Annual Fund reached a record 94% parent participation and raised a total of $176,022 or approximately 5% of the annual budget. Every gift from families, corporations and friends of St. Catherine’s Montessori goes to work immediately throughout all areas of the school to sustain a level of excellence for our students’ continued success.

We thank you for investing in the mission of St. Catherine’s Montessori and for believing in the potential of every child.

“With every passing year at St. Catherine’s we enjoy watching Juan Pablo grow in all planes of development on his journey to become a full contributor to his community and society; St. Catherine’s community provides fertile ground to embark on this journey.”

Miguel Contreras and Maria FajardoChairs

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Bob and Ann CroyleBernardo and Ana GoarmonTimothy and Sarah HarveyGary Hickok and Monica TschenJoseph and Romesha JayasunderaJeremy and Christie JonesChristopher and Anne KappesBill Klein and Jennifer ArnoldWade and Ivy KoterasAlan and Amy LindseyThomas and Mollie OsborneAlexander and Whitney RayTyler Smith and Andrea StewartDavid Spencer and Zsofia IntodyElaine Wendt

V E R I T A S : $1,000 - $1,499AnonymousMichael and Catherine BarberJohn and Chanelle ClarkJames and Hadley CoganLorenzo Cohen and Alison JefferiesDon and Pat Craig in honor of Owen LowryRoy and Kristina DevereuxJeff and Dione GasparGregory Han and Holly Crisp-HanAdrian Hernandez and Rosecler MarmentiniJustin Homfeld and Julie McLarryDavid Marks and Mary Grimord

Don and Anne McAdams David and Eileen MeinertJohn and Teresa MolbeckDennis and Carol O’NeillMatt and Kim PacettiBill and Paula PalamountainChris PalamountainBob and Violet PerezErick Ragni and Emily SingEdwin and Tonya RodriguezMatthew and Gabriela SaloCraig and Sarah ScherschelCliff and Michelle SheddChristopher and Shaina SheppardRobert Smith and Shea PalamountainPhong and Monica TangStargel Office SolutionsSusan TracyCraig and Michelle VinsonShawn Williams and Maggie JeffriesMario Yearwood and Vicky Mata

T O R C H B E A R E R S : $100 - $999Edgar Aburto and Cynthia MorenoCarl Allen and Hillary Boswell David and Laura AndersonAnonymousJordi and Carmen BaizanStewart and Julia Baker in honor of Marley Griggs

Peter and Beverly BarberGeorge and Susan BazinMark and Anne BazinJeff and Emily BlackmanDaniel and Jennifer BlumMelvyn BlumMike and Andrea BoucherEddie Brito and Raquel Rendon-BritoJason and Katherine BuchananBrad and Kellye BurkeGuillermo Canizales and Elizabeth DetweilerDean and Tamara Cannon Juanito and Milagros CaudillaAlistair and Birgit ClagueJohn and Diane ClarkJosh and Lindsay ClarkMalcolm and Kristin CoganAlejandro Contreras and Adriana VisbalRolando Contreras and Edelmira Rojas De ContrerasHoward and Cynthia Cox Juan and Carmen CreixellDaniel and Heather CrowderRobert and Jessica CroyleMichael and Carla DeaversMary Jo DetweilerPaula deWitteFrank and Sandra DiPalermoHoward and JoeAnn DixonDominican Sisters: Adrian Dover, Julie Marie Greig, Edna Ann Hebert, Mary Magdalen HanelGary Dunnam and Sharon SteenRussell Eddington and Kya HeinenHelen EngelhardtChris and Elizabeth EvansAnthony and Laurie FarrisGregory and Carly FilippovKonstantinos and Lindy Filis Tony and Karen FordWesley and Eileen FordCarlos and Kae FowlerNathan and Angela FowlerGinger FrederickMark and Jessica FukudaJohn and Kylie GalfioneAmelia GaliunasPedro Garza and Luz GascotAndrew Gee and Janella del Mundo GeeAziz Gilani and Sania Rahim GilaniZan and Marija Gligorov

T O R C H B E A R E R S : $100 - $999(continued)

Jonathan Godfrey and Ana Treviño-GodfreyAlenay Gonzalez and Yaneth Martell-GonzalezH. Stephen GraceSteve and Jennifer GraceKlair GraceHannah GriggsJeff and Lenna GroudanChristian and Angie GubitzDavid and Mary Ann HabermanJames and Shelia HallM. Bowes and Cathy HamillBarry and Wanda HardingRJ Hazeltine-Shedd and Kristin Zipple-SheddLarry and Shirin HermanAllan and Laura HeywardTom and Julianna HeywardMahmoud and Kathy HijaziJohn and Athanasia HyunRon and Vita JordanBirgit KampsRodrigo Lance Lopez and Gabriela CoronadoNorman and Yusra LateefMarshall and Melissa LawMark and Mindy LeBlancBrian Lee and Michelle YapMatthew and Mary LehtoEric and Courtney LerchBill and Mary LivesayDavid and Melissa LopezRay and LaTanya LoveJosh and Shannon LowryDon and Rose MacaskieGeorge and Janice MarinoGreg and Rachel MarinoDavid and Nancy MartinNathaniel and Elizabeth MartinezSurena and Misty MatinErik Maus and Miriam Bracamonte MausChad Mavity and Tiffany RaczySimon and Veronica MayerJim Meyn and Wendy WightMegan MonksRose Ann MorelloBruce and Lisa MosesTom MoutonFrank and Patty NapoleonGabriel and Basankoz NguyenNicholas Nguyen and Mardi Do

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T O R C H B E A R E R S : $100 - $999(continued)

Paul and Kylie NguyenJoel and Corine NoronhaJohn and Leisa NovakNuri Nuri and Lois RamondettaAndrew and Brooke NybergRoberto Pacini and Alejandra CreixellGianluca Passcucci and Michela DiotalleviRon and Sally PattersonOscar Perez and Christine JaenBrett and Michelle PerkisonBill and Roxann PoskeyMichael Poskey and Roaxana TamijaniAntonio Poy and Marilyn JoseDon and Joanna ReidDon and Martha ReidIsabel ResendezEric and Melody RodriguezStephen and Denise RodriguezJohn and Ann RomeroRobert and Jacqueline RuhnkeRichard and Christine SaloAva SanchezAdrian Segovia and Edith Napoleon-SegoviaMaria Kathrina SevillaWilliam and Doris SingBenjamin and Anna SmithHarriett SmithRyan and Renee SmithSandra SmithAlexander and Marilyn SomersLias SteenJohn and Alexandra StewartEmily TaitEric Tait and Claudine Johnson Wen-Jing Tang and Yuhua ChenWietse Ter Veld and Nira Sarlak Burnham and Joan Terrell Brooke ThompsonLy ThompsonPeter and Nancy ThompsonAnthony and Desiree Tigner Travis and Kelley TwardowskiNathan and Jennifer UitenbroekVillage Plumbing and Home ServiceJorge Villalobos and Alina NuñezJackson and Katherine VoDavid and Sandra WagerBob Wager

Jeanne WalkerMartin and Rachel WampDaniel and Marcella WatkinsJoshua and Kristen Weed Devin Weiss and Shelley RobsonCharles Wheatley Noe and Bernadette ZamoraWilliam and Gay ZimmermanFrancis and Kathy Zipple

F R I E N D S : up to $99

Martha AdamsAnonymousBlair and Blythe BathBradley Bath and Catherine DevineCharles and Joleen BillingtonBella CastroMillie ChavezGregston Chu and Hiroko TanakaLeo and Sarah CostelloSarah DerberJoseph and Mary DevineMaria DiazAngelo and Caroline DirectoMaggie DobbinsJacinta EdussuriyaAdam Farris ('01)Reginald and Cynthia FontnoAlfredo and Ilse GaleasJob GalindoBen GalvanChelsea GrearJim and Rosaire HallMaria HernandezNoah HeywardParker Homfeld, Mercedes Segovia, Paloma VillalobosGrant and Amanda HughesSr. Carletta LaCour, O.P.Vittoria La MattaMonique LedetGwen LedgerMichael Lewis and Melissa MeingastMichael Liga and Angela OrtegaAbbey Marks ('99)Ely MarronAmelia and Isabelle MartinezSophie MausDon and Judy McCulloughGeorge and Anna McLean

F R I E N D S : up to $99(continued)

Robert and Lindsley McLeanAshley MelchorDave and Teri MillerJohn Moody and Cynthia BlessmanBenjamin Mull and Heather KendallNick and Mary NoeJocelyn OchoaTeresa OnofreLeonard and Adina OosterwijkChristine OrengoLuis and Sharon Ortiz Trey and Teresa PalmerStephen and Katherine ParkerMichael Porter and Rebecca ColeEmily RodriguezJohn and Catherine RuffEdward and Janet RuhnkeAnnie SallansDavid and Lu Ann SanchezMark and Cathy Santos

Mark and Lynn SchmidtHenry Small and Lynn Flematti SmallTim and Mindy SnowAudrey SpeicherAshleigh SpruellDon and Mary TobinWilliam TysorPaloma VillalobosMarilynn WampChuck Weed and Robin Michaels John Paul and Claire Yabraian

C O R P O R A T E M A T C H I N GAMEX Employee Matching Anadarko Petroleum CorporationChevronEDF Trading LimitedExxon Mobil FoundationHarris and Eliza Kempner FundKinder Morgan Foundation Shell Oil Company Foundation

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An EducationF O R L I F E

From the earliest days of St. Catherine’s Montessori, our Dominican Foundresses passionately believed in providing an education to children from diverse backgrounds, including families who required tuition assistance. They set the stage for the school’s long-held position to be affordable and inclusive.

St. Catherine’s raises additional funds biennially to provide help for families faced with financial challenges. In 2015-2016 the school distributed $39,632 in tuition assistance on a need basis to 20 children from 14 families. With the support of SCM families, alumni families and friends of St. Catherine’s, almost $50,000 in funding was raised, allowing the school to provide children with an education for life.

Great Conversations: $40,766.65

Pam Warren Scholarship Fund: $6,855

Charles Burton Scholarship Fund: $1,765

Total Tuition Assistance: $49,386.65

“Every child deserves the opportunity for a quality education. Maria Montessori worked to provide that opportunity, Sr. Edna Ann believed in that premise and St. Catherine's Montessori still strives to facilitate that goal through the tuition assistance program.”

Susan TracyHead of School

We are grateful to the benefactors who are committed to educating children from diverse backgrounds.

S T . C A T H E R I N E ’ S M O N T E S S O R I T U I T I O N A S S I S T A N C E

C O M M I T T E EMalcolm and Kristin CoganRandy and Cathy Crath Greg and Carly FilippovRock and Deborah Gremillion Lorenzo Cohen and Alison JefferiesLeo and Ellen LinbeckJamie and Shannon MannJonathan Godfrey and Ana Treviño-Godfrey

C O N V E R S A T I O N A L I S T SJames ClarksonDirector of Player Development Houston Dynamo

Dr. William Cohn Director of Technology and Innovation Texas Heart Institute

Dr. Crystal CollierDirectorBehavioral Health Institute for the Council on Alcohol and Drugs

Bear DaltonFrench Wine Buyer, Specs and EducatorThe Wine School at l’Alliance Française

Dr. Katharine ForthFounderiShoe and Neuroscientist

Dr. John Hutchinson Dean of Undergraduates Rice University

Dr. Stephen Klineberg FounderThe Kinder Institute for Urban Research at Rice University

Ryan LevyCo-OwnerThe Nice Winery

Ali MillerFounderNaturally Nourished

Sr. Maureen O’Connell, O.P.Executive Director and FounderAngela House

Jim and Meredith OlsonEx-CIA Agents

Stephen PaceTesla Owner and Enthusiast

Jamey RootesPresident Houston Texans

Dr. Julie VogelSuperintendent Catholic Schools in the Galveston-Houston Archdiocese

Jane WeinerFounder Hope Stone, Inc.

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U N D E R W R I T E R S

Witty Table HostsRandy and Cathy Crath • Jamie and Shannon MannFriends of St. Catherine’s

Charming Table HostsRandy and Cathy Crath • Jamie and Shannon Mann in honor of Faculty & Staff

Michael and Carla Deavers • Scot and Cristina Dixon • Jonathan Godfrey and Ana Treviño-Godfrey • Craig and Michelle Vinson

Rock and Deborah Gremillion in memory of Pam Warren Bob and Pat Lunn in honor of Faculty & Staff

Wade and Ivy Koteras • Christopher and Sarah Lewis •Surena and Misty Matin • Chan and Mary Tysor

John Yanosik and Mayra Perez

P R O G R A M U N D E R W R I T I N G

Lorenzo Cohen and Alison Jefferies

F A C U L T Y A N D S T A F F T I C K E T

U N D E R W R I T E R S

Alejandro Contreras and Adriana Visbal Bernardo and Ana GoarmonMahmoud and Kathy HijaziChristopher and Megan JordanChristopher and Anne KappesAntonio and Larissa La MattaAlan and Amy LindseySurena and Misty MatinJim Meyn and Wendy WightRyan and Vanessa PattersonBob and Violet PerezEric and Melody RodriguezJeremy Ward and Jennifer Taylor

D O N O R SAnonymousEdgar Aburto and Cynthia MorenoGabriel and Maria BaizanJordi and Carmen BaizanMichael and Catherine BarberBrad and Kellye BurkeSean Byrne and Natalia PiqueiraRoy and Kristina Devereux Anthony and Laurie FarrisAndrew Gee and Janella del Mundo GeeJudge Tad HalbachChristopher and Megan JordanCarol Ann KanewskeRodrigo Lance Lopez and Gabriela CoronadoDavid and Melissa LopezDavid Marks and Mary GrimordNathaniel and Elizabeth MartinezJim Meyn and Wendy WightAlan and Amy LindseyJon Moody and Cynthia BlessmanPeter and Fan MorrisJohn and Leisa NovakChristopher and Catherine O’NeillThomas and Mollie OsborneChris PalamountainBob and Violet PerezErick Ragni and Emily SingDon and Martha ReidCraig and Sarah ScherschelCliff and Michelle SheddBrooke ThompsonMartin and Rachel WampJoshua and Kristen WeedElaine WendtJeremy Ward and Jennifer Taylor

Ryan LevyCo-OwnerThe Nice Winery

Ali MillerFounderNaturally Nourished

Sr. Maureen O’Connell, O.P.Executive Director and FounderAngela House

Jim and Meredith OlsonEx-CIA Agents

Stephen PaceTesla Owner and Enthusiast

Jamey RootesPresident Houston Texans

Dr. Julie VogelSuperintendent Catholic Schools in the Galveston-Houston Archdiocese

Jane WeinerFounder Hope Stone, Inc.

generous giving

In Memory of C H U C K B U R T O NAnonymousNorman and Chela AbdallahMcGriff Seibels & Williams of Texas Chris and Judy BernoLarry and Katherine BuckLethuy CollinsAnn ConnellElizabeth deVogelaereAdam Farris ('01)Bailey FergusonBob Flynn and Suzette deVogelaereSilvia HinkleyDon and Judy McCulloughMichael and Lynne MorrisJulian and Elizabeth MossAnn Marie York

In Memory ofP A M W A R R E NAnonymousMark BerlingerLinda BoltonPedro BonesioEdward and Alicia BrantleyBarry BurkeMatthew Chapman ('01)Kenneth and Sandra Joan ComptonAndrew DermanAdam Farris ('01)Roy and Judith FinnoJeff and Dione GasparPat HollingsworthRaymond and Ingrid IrelandDavid and Martha KigerJames and Sharron KinnairdJodi KnightLegge Farrow Kimmitt McGrath & BrownLarry and Kathleen LopezBob and Patricia LunnJamie and Shannon MannDon and Judy McCullough

John and Martha Jean McNamee

Greg and Sara MontgomeryJon Moody and Cynthia BlessmanRachel Moody ('04)Matthew Morris ('00)Bruce and Lisa MosesNuri Nuri and Lois RamondettaJames and Martha PappasDonald PorteousJohn PozziEric and Melody RodriguezThompson & Knight FoundationSusan TracyUniversity of North Texas College of InformationDavid and Sandra WagerJack WarrenLowell and Marion WoodYupeng Yan and Qin Dong

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At the core of Montessori teaching and learning is the belief that each child possesses powerful intellectual and creative potential when presented with a developmentally appropriate environment and guidance within that environment. It is the work of the Advancement Committee to develop strategies for securing resources essential to realizing each child’s fullest potential. With unwavering commitment and generosity from the SCM community and those in the broader community, the school continues to make great strides in meeting the goals of the Strategic Plan.

With an eye toward the 50th Anniversary of St. Catherine’s Montessori, the Advancement Committee worked at strengthening communications and deepening relationships with our current families, alumni families and the broader community.

Highlights of the 2015-2016 year include:

• Defining a comprehensive communications strategy across all media for the 50th Anniversary.

• Creating a film to showcase St. Catherine’s mission, history, philosophy, culture and future.

• Rebranding the Annual Fund as the SCM Fund, Every Family for Every Child. A true reflection of theimportance of the entire community’s philanthropic support for the benefit of all the children.

• Expanding the use of social media and the school website to highlight student experiences and the school’score values.

• Extending further outreach to alumni and featuring their stories on the school website.

“I always thought it was important for my children to see me making the world a better place, to see me giving back to the community. Hopefully, they will do the same. And hopefully, the new parents [at SCM] will pick up the torch. They are the future.”

David MarksBoard Chair, Advancement Committee

Looking TowardT H E F U T U R E

A D V A N C E M E N T C O M M I T T E E

Debt Free! Not sure I need to say anymore in depicting St. Catherine’s Financial Health. As of June 2016, the remaining debt from construction of the Timberside campus has been paid. There were quite a few people responsible for making sure our costs were minimized, our services rendered effectively and our facilities maintained on schedule. The cash flow of the school and its predictability allowed us to structure the debt repayment plan. I could not discuss this topic without also thanking the entire community for supporting the proposed financial plans as well. I know what we ask and continue to ask from each of you. Thank you for continuing to respond.

As our financial responsibility to the community mandates and our audited financials illustrate again this year, St. Catherine’s Montessori continues to be a lean organization, directing most of our revenue to the classroom, where it impacts our children the most. But our work is not done in supporting our school’s long-term financial and strategic goals. We continue to identify further resources for maintaining the socioeconomic diversity and the financial stability of our community. We need to reach the goals of our current capital campaign to ensure our financial wellbeing as we improve and expand our campus. Through these successive developments and accomplishments, St. Catherine’s will thrive another 50 years.

I say this every year but it is important for me to say, I appreciate the opportunity to continue to serve as the Treasurer of the Board of Directors. My daughters attended St. Catherine’s from 1995 to 2008, and Pat and I will always be indebted to the community for the foundation they received here. I wish to thank you, the St. Catherine’s community, for what you do with your time, money and services to enable St. Catherine’s excellent program.

Bob Lunn Board Chair, Finance Committee

Treasurer, Board of Directors

Ensuring

O U R F I N A N C I A L F U T U R E

F I N A N C E C O M M I T T E E

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The Building and Grounds Committee exists to support the Board of Directors and the Head of School in the long-term planning and development of the St. Catherine’s facilities, infrastructure, and grounds. Comprised of the Head of School, the Facilities Manager, the Naturalist, a Board member, guides and parent volunteers, the scope of the Committee’s activities includes planning, developing, executing, reviewing, integrating, maintaining, supporting and organizing a wide variety of facilities and grounds matters.

The Committee’s most recent and ongoing focus has been: (1) defining a framework for a 10-year facilities plan; (2) assessment of our facility as it ages and addressing its current needs; and (3) bringing structured support and stewardship to our grounds, while also laying a path for our future through native habitat restoration, and expansion of our growing potential. The Committee meets monthly, although more frequent meetings occur when necessary.

“Preparing our environment for the students of St. Catherine’s Montessori is an exciting and exacting task. The facility and its community are a partnership and work best when mutually reinforced. The Buildings and Grounds Committee strives to create the best possible environment for that partnership.”

Alison Jefferies Board Chair, Building and Grounds Committee

Secretary, Board of Directors

Preparing the Environment

T H E B U I L D I N G A N D G R O U N D S C O M M I T T E E

The spirit of St. Catherine’s Montessori resides in the work of the many families who have volunteered their time and talents for the greater good of the school. St. Catherine’s is more than a school … we are a community dedicated to creating an environment which encourages children to find their passion and to change the world. Our parent volunteers, from the beginning, worked tirelessly to transform the school. That spirit of community continues on today, especially as we anticipate the celebrations of the 50th year. We are grateful for the parent volunteers whose work supported the following fundraisers in 2015-2016, which collectively generated $69,327.90:

• Square 1 Art (Faculty Enrichment)

• Rebate Programs, Magazine Drive (PSO)

• Hoot for Hoops, Concession Sales, Los Tios and Skeeters Family Dining, Mini Directory (Athletic Booster Club)

• Book Fair, Scholastics (Library)

• Steps for Students (PSO and Athletic Booster Club)

• Sociables (General Operating Fund)

“Volunteering is important to me for the joy of meeting other parents, and also for my children to see me working in their school, be it in the library, gardens, or atrium, they see me there, they know where my heart is.”

Edith NapoleonPresident, PSO

“I enjoyed my time serving as Booster Club president during the 15-16 school year! It was with great joy that I was able to help continue the great work of many of the past presidents. My daughters, Sarah Lopez (AC) and Laura Lopez (UE), have benefited greatly from the wonderful opportunities that our sports programs have offered them. The success of our student-athletes is in large part due to our dedicated coaches, parents and teachers that constantly support and guide them through the many lessons that are learned through sports. Thank you all for your many hours of volunteering and cheering on our student-athletes.”

David Lopez President, Athletics Booster Club

V O L U N T E E R F U N D R A I S I N G E F F O R T S

T H E P O W E R O F

Our Community

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“Someone already paved the way for my child to be in this school…[Those parents] didn’t get to benefit from all the hard work they put in, but they did it any way, because they believed in the school as a great place for future families and children. To me, I’m paying it forward.”

–Mary Tysor, Current Parent

“We really have found a great sense of community at St. Catherine’s. We appreciate it and feel so blessed to be here every day.”

– Melissa Lopez, Current Parent

“I love St. Catherine’s because in all my time here, it always felt like a home to me. A home away from home.”

– Ian Mann, St. Catherine’s Alumnus ('14)

“I am so moved by how Isabella is respected and encouraged by her teachers, and not just her parents. This school is an extension of our family values. This makes her WANT to work harder. Thank you Saint Catherine's Montessori for your guidance and support for our children.

– Ana Treviño-Godfrey, Current Parent

Looking Ahead With Thanks To The Past

In MemoriamP A M W A R R E N

1 9 4 6 - 2 0 1 5"The vision of the teacher should be at once precise like that of the scientist,

and spiritual like that of the saint.”

- Maria Montessori

“Every once in a while, that special teacher comes along. One who reaches deep into the hearts of her students and abstracts the absolute best in them. For me, that special teacher was Pam Warren. She looked profoundly at Jake, focusing on his potential rather than the stumbling blocks, and reinforced his self worth and work ethic on an almost daily basis. Even in her retirement, she returned to the school and worked with him on a weekly basis because she was committed to him, his education, his progress and his self-esteem. Everything Pam did was for the good of another and never for her own glory or self-edification. Pam Warren was truly a gem of a teacher and I will forever be grateful to her for the time, love, and dedication she gave to Jake, to make a difference in his life.”

Cathy CrathCurrent Parent

We are grateful for Pam’s decades of service beginning with Sr. Shirley Owens † and Sr. Edna Ann Hebert at the Castle. We are blessed by Pam’s legacy and thankful for the love she shared with her students and with St. Catherine’s.

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