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2011-2012<br />

<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong><br />

From left: Girls’ Leadership program at Grissom Middle School. North Central Indiana First Lego League Tourney at Discovery Middle School. Start of 2012 Silver Mile 5K Run — photo by bdavisphoto.net


P-H-M <strong>Foundation</strong> Initiatives<br />

A Message from the Board President .......................4<br />

<strong>Foundation</strong> Grants .................................................5-6<br />

Superintendent Luncheon and Recognition<br />

of Special People ...............................................7-9<br />

Community Partners ..............................................10<br />

Scholarships Administered ................................11-12<br />

Running is Elementary ...........................................13<br />

Silver Mile ........................................................14-17<br />

Donors ...............................................................18-20<br />

Honored Educators .................................................21<br />

Support Opportunities ............................................23<br />

CFE Initiatives and programs ...........................24-26<br />

Board of Directors ..................................................27<br />

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P-H-M <strong>Education</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> History<br />

Above: Seventh-graders from Grissom Middle School particpate in<br />

the Girls’ Leadership program. Below: Author Cynthia Furlong<br />

Reynolds speaks to the audience at the Young Author’s Conference.<br />

The P-H-M <strong>Education</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> (<strong>PHM</strong>EF) was formed in 1996 as an independent, nonprofit<br />

501(c)(3) organization. <strong>PHM</strong>EF is the avenue for individuals and the private sector<br />

to develop positive and supportive relationships with the P-H-M School Corporation and<br />

to make philanthropic contributions to help accomplish the School Corporation’s goals.<br />

Dedicated volunteers representing a cross-section of the business and school communities<br />

and the community-at-large serve as the Board of Directors.<br />

<strong>PHM</strong>EF FUNDING TOTALS FOR 2011-2012<br />

FUNDING SOURCE PERCENTAGE<br />

Silver Mile<br />

Corporations for <strong>Education</strong><br />

<strong>Annual</strong> Drive<br />

Scholarships<br />

Running is Elementary<br />

Thank-A-Teacher<br />

Superintendent’s Luncheon<br />

Other Income<br />

Interest Income<br />

License Plate<br />

Wrestling Challenge<br />

Capitol One Credit Card<br />

Buy-A-Brick Program<br />

Payroll Deduction<br />

40.04<br />

26.60<br />

10.44<br />

5.24<br />

3.72<br />

3.70<br />

3.58<br />

2.43<br />

1.84<br />

0.82<br />

0.76<br />

0.50<br />

0.28<br />

0.04<br />

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Supporting Excellence in <strong>Education</strong><br />

Year<br />

Classroom,<br />

Collaborative,<br />

Corp.-Wide,<br />

and Robotics<br />

Grants<br />

Howard and<br />

Ruth Hensler<br />

Scholarships<br />

Academic<br />

Scholarships<br />

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P-H-M <strong>Education</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong>'s Disbursement Record to the<br />

P-H-M School Corporation and its Students Since 1996-97<br />

Teacher-ofthe-Year<br />

Grants<br />

Silver Mile<br />

Grants<br />

Dr. & Mrs.<br />

Corporation Jerry Thacker<br />

for <strong>Education</strong> Scholarships<br />

Larry Beehler<br />

Scholarships<br />

John and<br />

Bert<br />

Anderson<br />

Scholarships<br />

Abigail Zook<br />

Memorial<br />

Scholarship<br />

(every 4 years)<br />

Total Yearly<br />

<strong>Foundation</strong><br />

Disbursements<br />

1996-97 $2,462 $2,462<br />

1997-98 $3,562 $1,000 $4,562<br />

1998-99 $2,135 $2,000 $4,135<br />

1999-00 $4,254 $2,000 $6,254<br />

2000-01 $4,883 $5,000 $1,000 $500 $11,383<br />

2001-02 $3,400 $5,000 $1,000 $500 $9,900<br />

2002-03 $5,762 $6,000 $1,000 $500 $13,262<br />

2003-04 $7,423 $4,000 $1,000 $500 $12,923<br />

2004-05 $5,673 $3,500 $1,000 $500 $10,673<br />

2005-06 $8,055 $3,000 $1,000 $500 $3,000 $15,555<br />

2006-07 $14,861 $2,500 $1,000 $500 $7,500 $2,000 $1,000 $29,361<br />

2007-08 $23,672 $3,500 $1,000 $1,000 $9,286 $2,700 $1,000 $42,158<br />

2008-09 $19,960 $3,500 $1,000 $1,000 $6,819 $17,279 $1,000 $50,558<br />

2009-10 $27,825 $3,500 $1,000 $1,000 $7,338 $17,557 $1,000 $59,220<br />

2010-11 $19,659 $4,000 $1,000 $1,000 $7,986 $71,776 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $108,421<br />

2011-12 $9,790 $3,000 $1,000 $1,000 $7,850 $57,940 $1,000 $0 $1,000 $500 $83,080<br />

TOTALS $163,376 $51,500 $12,000 $8,500 $49,779 $169,252 $6,000 $1,000 $1,000 $500 $463,907


A Message from the President<br />

The P-H-M <strong>Education</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> exists to support<br />

excellence in education. The words of our<br />

mission statement are simple and accurately describe<br />

what we do. As you look through this annual<br />

report, you will note many different ways this<br />

mission is being carried out, and many students<br />

and educators who have been encouraged and enriched<br />

by opportunities provided through <strong>PHM</strong>EF.<br />

If you have contributed to our organization, through giving your time<br />

or resources, we thank you, and hope you share in celebrating our accomplishments.<br />

If you are just learning about this organization, we encourage<br />

you to carefully consider the importance of our mission and<br />

to contact us to learn more about ways you can become involved. We<br />

share in the pride of our excellent schools and are honored to partner<br />

with the administration, staff, businesses, families and community at<br />

large to enrich our students’ educational experiences.<br />

<strong>PHM</strong>EF serves all of the students and teachers in our district. Last year<br />

alone, we disbursed over $83,000 in funds, and we have disbursed over<br />

$460,000 since our inception in 1996. We take a big-picture, long-term<br />

view of the needs of our students and support varied opportunities<br />

and resources for them. Our grants encourage teachers to dream<br />

a little as they consider creative ways to help our students maximize<br />

their potential.<br />

Fulfilling this important mission is only possible because of the generosity<br />

of our donors, both individual and corporate. We are fortunate<br />

to have the support of a group of corporations, known as Corporations<br />

for <strong>Education</strong>, whose financial contributions and direct involvement<br />

are making a significant impact in our schools. Others contribute to<br />

our success through their sponsorship and leadership of the Silver Mile<br />

Health and Fitness Fair and the Superintendent’s Luncheon. Grateful<br />

Penn students assist with our <strong>Annual</strong> Drive, and many families contribute<br />

to <strong>PHM</strong>EF through the Thank-A-Teacher program each fall and<br />

spring.<br />

We have another exciting year ahead of us, and our P-H-M students<br />

need us more than ever. In these challenging economic times, our<br />

schools need the support of <strong>PHM</strong>EF to enhance the quality education<br />

P-H-M offers. It is a privilege to build upon the strengths of our district<br />

to maximize the educational experiences of our students. We greatly<br />

appreciate your interest and support and welcome your involvement in<br />

our organization.<br />

Margie Collier<br />

<strong>PHM</strong>EF Board President 2011-2012<br />

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2011-2012 Excellence in <strong>Education</strong> Grants<br />

Meadow’s Edge Reading Hawks Northpoint Monarch Waystation and Butterfly Garden<br />

In Fall 2011, a total of $9,790 in teaching grants was given to P-H-M teachers and staff to support <strong>PHM</strong>EF’s<br />

mission of supporting excellence in education.<br />

n iPad 2 for the Music Classroom<br />

Horizon Elementary School and Madison Elementary School<br />

Jennifer Blanton and Jon West, teachers<br />

Grades K-5 — 1,200 students<br />

n Learning Curriculum Through Songs<br />

Elsie Rogers Elementary School<br />

Diane Zuber, teacher<br />

Grades 3-5 — 150 students<br />

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n Learning Through Leveled Readers<br />

Bittersweet Elementary School<br />

Jenni McCarthy, teacher<br />

Grades K-2 — 200 students<br />

n Meadow’s Edge Reading Hawks<br />

Meadow’s Edge Elementary School<br />

Kathie Satkoski, teacher<br />

Grades K-5 — 312 students


2011-2012 Excellence in <strong>Education</strong> Grants<br />

Transit of Vensus 2012 iPad 2 for the Music Classroom<br />

n Northpoint Monarch Waystation and Butterfly Garden<br />

Northpoint Elementary School and Summer Kids Club<br />

Christine Stephan, principal<br />

Grades K-5 — 600 students<br />

n Novel Studies for High Achieving Students<br />

Elsie Rogers Elementary School<br />

Kelly Fairbotham, teacher<br />

Grades 2-5 — 100 students<br />

n P-H-M Fire Obstacle Course<br />

All P-H-M Elementary Schools<br />

Mike Seger, staff<br />

Grades K-5 — 5,000 students<br />

n Read to Achieve<br />

Bittersweet Elementary School<br />

Debi Nehls, teacher<br />

Grades K-5 — 417 students<br />

n The Artist as Writer Extension<br />

Walt Disney Elementary School<br />

Joy Kroeger, teacher<br />

Grades K-1 — 180 students<br />

n Transit of Venus 2012<br />

All P-H-M Schools<br />

Art Klinger, staff, and Chuck Bueter, volunteer<br />

Grades K-12 — 10,800 students<br />

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2011 Superintendent’s Luncheon<br />

The second annual Superintendent’s Luncheon was held<br />

on October 11 at Windsor Park in Mishawaka. The luncheon<br />

continues a <strong>PHM</strong>EF tradition, which grew from a breakfast<br />

event, of having P-H-M Superintendent Dr. Jerry Thacker<br />

give the State of the School Corporation address. The 2011<br />

Superintendent’s Luncheon was presented by Teacher’s Credit Union.<br />

Dr. Thacker shared the accomplishments of the previous school year<br />

and his vision for the 2011-12 school year. He listed his major goals as<br />

Dr. Jerry<br />

Thacker<br />

presents his State<br />

of the School<br />

Corporation<br />

address at<br />

the 2011<br />

Superintendent’s<br />

Luncheon at<br />

Windsor Park.<br />

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1) safe schools 2) advance academic achievement 3) sustain a high level<br />

of parent and community involvement 4) provide focused professional<br />

development 5) value and celebrate diversity and 6) provide exemplary<br />

customer service and positive public relations. In facing the challenge of<br />

increased competition with school vouchers, charter and private schools,<br />

P-H-M welcomed 440 students through the non-resident enrollment program.<br />

Combatting a flat line funding for 2011, Dr. Thacker noted P-H-M<br />

focused on three main areas to generate revenue: non-resident enrollment,<br />

energy conservation and increased vocational education funding.<br />

Thank you presenting sponsor<br />

Teacher's Credit Union<br />

Table sponsors included<br />

Barnes & Thornburg, LLP.<br />

The Bruetman and Campbell table<br />

The Collier table<br />

Crowe Horwath, LLC.<br />

The Lockwitz table<br />

May Oberfell Lorber<br />

P-H-M School Corporation<br />

The Schwartz table<br />

Tuesley Hall Konopa, LLP.<br />

Zolman Tire


2011 Superintendent’s Luncheon<br />

New initiatives for the 2011-2012 school year included:<br />

n Full-day kindergarten at all elementary schools<br />

n Achievement Academies for juniors and seniors at Penn High School<br />

n A class in Chinese introduced at Penn High School<br />

n P-H-M Planetarium upgraded to Digital Video Theater<br />

n Extensive remodeling of chemistry and biology labs/classrooms at<br />

Penn High School<br />

More than 170 business leaders, educators, P-H-M parents, and other community<br />

members attended the luncheon that included special recognitions. P-H-M<br />

and community volunteer Bob Kania was honored as the Cornerstone recipient,<br />

and Debbie DeLaurelle was recognized as the 2011 P-H-M Teacher of the Year.<br />

In addition, <strong>PHM</strong>EF grants recipients were recognized for their innovative<br />

programs or projects to enhance educational opportunities for students. Several<br />

teachers and staff members displayed materials from their projects at the<br />

luncheon. Attendees were able to view first-hand how <strong>PHM</strong>EF grants impact<br />

P-H-M students.<br />

P-H-M <strong>Education</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> grant recipients are recognized at the 2011 Superintendent’s Luncheon.<br />

P-H-M School Corporation’s successes<br />

highlighted in Dr. Thacker’s address<br />

2011 Indiana Teacher of the Year<br />

Stacy McCormick<br />

#1 Elementary School in Indiana<br />

Northpoint Elementary School<br />

National Blue Ribbon School<br />

Northpoint Elementary School<br />

Exemplary AP School<br />

Penn High School<br />

Top 10 Finalist in State Competition<br />

Penn Marching Band<br />

Top 10 Finalist in State Contest<br />

Penn Orchestra<br />

State Champion — Penn Spell Bowl<br />

State Champion — Penn Social Studies<br />

State Champion — Penn Volleyball<br />

$4.6 million in scholarships — Class of ‘11<br />

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Recognizing Special People<br />

Jeff Johnson (left), immediate past president,<br />

and Bob Kania, Cornerstone recipient.<br />

Cornerstone Award 2011<br />

The Cornerstone Award, established in 2007, recognizes<br />

individuals or corporations that have made<br />

a substantial contribution of time and resources to<br />

advance the <strong>Foundation</strong>’s mission to support excellence<br />

in education in P-H-M Schools.<br />

Robert “Bob” Kania recently completed two consecutive<br />

three-year terms on the <strong>PHM</strong>EF Board,<br />

including board president in 2006-07. Bob’s leadership<br />

of <strong>PHM</strong>EF is reflected by his roles on the executive<br />

committee as well as the grants, nominating<br />

Teacher-of-the-Year 2012<br />

The P-H-M <strong>Education</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> congratulates<br />

Lavon Dean-Null as the 2012 P-H-M Teacher of<br />

the Year. Lavon began her teaching career at Discovery<br />

Middle School in 2003 and has been teaching<br />

seventh-grade social studies since 2006.<br />

She has taught English in Korea and traveled to<br />

China with Discovery Middle School students and<br />

Lavon Dean-Null (left), Teacher of the Year parents. In summer 2011, Lavon went to Mongo-<br />

2012, and Mari Linn Wise, executive director.<br />

lia and in summer 2012, she traveled with students<br />

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and Silver Mile committees. Even before Bob’s involvement<br />

with <strong>PHM</strong>EF, he was an active supporter<br />

of P-H-M students. From 1982 to 1992, he was<br />

president of the Music Boosters and instrumental in<br />

establishing the Choir Boosters. Bob’s involvement<br />

in the community is extensive, including being a<br />

member of Queen of Peace Church and serving as<br />

president of the parish council for ten years. He is a<br />

member of the St. Joseph Valley Officials Association<br />

and was inducted into the Indiana Football Hall<br />

of Fame in 2002. Bob is currently serving as the<br />

auxiliary timer for the University of Notre Dame<br />

Athletic Department.<br />

and parents to France, Germany and Switzerland.<br />

In addition to social studies, Lavon has taught<br />

language arts, wellness, music and art at Discovery.<br />

She has a B.A. in elementary education from<br />

Bethel College and middle school endorsements in<br />

language arts and social studies.<br />

Lavon truly represents excellence in education.<br />

The P-H-M <strong>Education</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> honored Lavon<br />

with a $1,000 grant to use for her classroom, an<br />

engraved clock and an engraved brick that will be<br />

placed at Door D at Penn High School.


Community Partnerships<br />

Partnerships in the community allow the P-H-M <strong>Education</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> to further support students and staff. Most notably in 2011-2012 were the<br />

partnerships with Barnes & Noble Bookstores and Penn Wrestling Club.<br />

The Penn Wrestling Club Challenge brought together nearly<br />

100 wrestlers in a 100-, one-minute wrestling challenge at<br />

Penn High School in January. The Penn Wrestling Club is<br />

a nonprofit organization and is led by Penn High School<br />

wrestling coach Brad Harper. Funds raised from the challenge<br />

were split between the Penn Wrestling Club and<br />

P-H-M <strong>Education</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong>.<br />

A holiday book drive at Barnes & Noble Bookstore at the University<br />

Park Mall generated 1,836 books for five P-H-M elementary schools that<br />

have the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students. The<br />

books, valued at a total of $10,246, were distributed to Elm Road Elementary,<br />

Elsie Rogers Elementary, Meadow’s Edge Elementary, Moran<br />

Elementary and Walt Disney Elementary schools. Many thanks to the<br />

P-H-M families and the general public who donated books to support<br />

elementary students.<br />

“It’s fun to see my fifth-grade boys excited about reading. These books<br />

very much filled a void.” — Shelli Treely, reading coach at Moran<br />

Elementary School.<br />

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Scholarships Administered<br />

Christy<br />

Chang<br />

Sheena Shah Corey Nathan<br />

McIlroy Laidig<br />

Academic Scholarship Fund<br />

Since the 2000-2001 school year, an anonymous donor has generously<br />

provided 20 outstanding academic competition students with a $500<br />

academic scholarship. The 2011-12 scholarship recipients were<br />

Christy Chang and Sheena Shah, who will both be attending Indiana<br />

University.<br />

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Matt Minix Christopher<br />

A. Sobecki<br />

Tyler Leamon Erin Yeoman Bill<br />

Warner<br />

Patrick<br />

Adkins<br />

John and Bert Anderson Scholarship Fund<br />

Bertha (Bert) Anderson, retired teacher of 25 years from the Penn Business<br />

Department, her husband John, and grown children David, Kathy<br />

and Eric established the Above-Average Student Scholarship in 2005.<br />

Penn students with a 3.0 to 3.25 grade point average at the end of the<br />

7th semester are eligible to enter a drawing for the $1,000 scholarship<br />

renewable for a total of 4 years. This year, Corey McIlroy, who will be<br />

attending Ivy Tech, was awarded a $1,000 scholarship.


Scholarships Administered<br />

Howard and Ruth Hensler Scholarship Fund<br />

This scholarship was established by Ruth E. Hensler, in 1998, with<br />

gifted securities. Ruth and her husband Howard valued their education<br />

and enjoyed learning throughout their lives. Howard passed away in<br />

1990, and Ruth passed away in 2005. Their family of three children,<br />

nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren are pleased that this fund<br />

will continue to provide scholarships for years to come. The following<br />

received a $500 renewal of their original scholarship.<br />

n Nathan Laidig, attending Purdue University<br />

n Matt Minix, attending Purdue University<br />

n Christopher Sobecki, attending Indiana University<br />

n Tyler Leamon, attending Purdue University<br />

n Erin Yeoman, attending Ball State University<br />

n Bill Warner, attending Eastern Kentucky University<br />

Dr. and Mrs. Jerry Thacker Scholarship Fund<br />

In recognition of the importance that education plays in the<br />

lives of individuals and communities, Superintendent Dr. Jerry<br />

Thacker and his wife, Donna, established an annual $1,000<br />

scholarship fund in 2006-2007 to be given to one academically outstanding<br />

student. This year’s recipient is Patrick Adkins, attending<br />

Bethel College.<br />

Abigail K. Zook Memorial Scholarship Fund<br />

A scholarship fund was established in 2011 in memory of Abigail Katherine<br />

Zook, who was a fifth-grader at Mary Frank Elementary School.<br />

This fund will follow Abigail’s class, with a boy and girl to be awarded<br />

$500 each in their fifth-grade, eighth-grade, and senior high school year.<br />

This year’s recipients are Mary Frank students Leigh Ann Harting and<br />

Kyle Salmons.<br />

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2012 Running is Elementary<br />

Running is Elementary is the brainchild of Horizon Physical <strong>Education</strong><br />

Teacher and 2009 P-H-M Teacher of the Year Cindy Batalis. It was<br />

created to engage fourth- and fifth-grade students in P-H-M elementary<br />

schools in a monthlong, after-school running club that culminates in a race<br />

in May.<br />

Because of the threat of severe weather, this year’s Running is Elementary race at Elm<br />

Road Elementary was canceled. To ensure P-H-M students still had the opportunity to run<br />

a 1-mile course, elementary schools incorporated Running is Elementary into year-end<br />

school events. More than 600 students were scheduled to run in the May 7 event at Elm<br />

Road. Each student still received a t-shirt and backsack for completing the monthlong running<br />

club that started in April. During the running club meetings, students learned about<br />

the importance of fitness and health. Special thanks to Cindy along with P-H-M staff and<br />

administration who spent countless of hours organizing RIE.<br />

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<strong>PHM</strong>EF thanks event sponsors<br />

Corporations for <strong>Education</strong>,<br />

a division of <strong>PHM</strong>EF; Teachers<br />

Credit Union; McDonald’s<br />

Restaurants; and t-shirt sponsor<br />

South Bend Medical <strong>Foundation</strong>.


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ticipants must submit a separate form with their<br />

s remain the same<br />

(from same address): $35<br />

9, 2012, at 5 p.m. (select one)<br />

_______________________________________<br />

___________ AGE:_________ SEX:_________<br />

_______________________________________<br />

_______________________________________<br />

Middle<br />

_______________________________________<br />

2012 Silver Mile Success<br />

Silver Mile Health & Fitness Fair and 5K Run/1Mile Run for <strong>Education</strong><br />

Donna & Dr. Jerry Thacker<br />

Run for <strong>Education</strong><br />

5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Walk<br />

Presented by Saint Joseph Regional Medical center<br />

May 12, 2012<br />

silver<br />

mile<br />

Thank you to the more than 2,800 people who enjoyed a beautiful spring<br />

morning attending the 7th annual Silver Mile Health & Fitness Fair and<br />

5K Run/1-Mile Fun Walk for <strong>Education</strong> and presented by Saint Joseph<br />

Regional Medical Center on May 12. Media sponsors FOX28 and Sunny 101.5 did a<br />

fabulous job of informing the public of this fun-filled, health-focused, family day.<br />

The community event provided a fun environment for students and their families to participate<br />

in the 5K Run and 1-Mile Fun Walk. The extensive health fair offered participants<br />

hands-on, health related activities as well as a wide array of medical screenings including<br />

body mass index, blood sugar, and blood pressure provided by Saint Joseph Regional<br />

Medical Center. The Summer Family Fitness Expo showcased 17 area businesses and<br />

organizations related to health, sports, and summer activities. Expo businesses included<br />

Urban Swirl, VALIC Financial Advisors, Gymnastics Michiana and Strikes & Spares.<br />

The Student Talent Showcase, featuring the Walt Disney Dancers, Walt Disney Recorder<br />

Crew, Elsie Rogers ROADS Dancers , Elsie Rogers Recorder Players, along with soloists<br />

McKenna Hummel and Peter Rutkowski, provided special entertainment for an enthusiastic<br />

audience.<br />

The Silent Auction had more than 70 items including full orthodontia services courtesy<br />

of Dr. Shawn R. Long, Dr. Jeff Mader’s Zoom teeth whitening, dinner with Dr. and Mrs.<br />

Jerry Thacker, Penn High School premium parking passes and University of Notre Dame<br />

football tickets, just to name a few. Mentor Me! offered students in grades 7-12 an opportunity<br />

to spend two hours job shadowing an area professional.<br />

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2012 Silver Mile Success<br />

Start of the 2012 Silver Mile 5K Run at Penn High School. Photo courtesy of bdavisphoto.net.<br />

Attendees also had the opportunity to tour the Kingsmen Art Gallery at Penn High School. Guest<br />

artist Bob Thompson was on hand demonstrating portrait sketches. The tour highlighted new gallery<br />

lights that were installed during holiday break, funded through a Jean and Julien Levy for the<br />

Arts Grant secured by <strong>PHM</strong>EF. In addition, students in grades 4-8 could participate in a handson<br />

Robotics Camp utilizing state-of-the-art equipment in the Penn High School robotics lab.<br />

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Silver Mile by the numbers<br />

n 756 5K participants<br />

n 394 1-mile fun walk participants<br />

n 350 volunteers<br />

n More than 2,800 attendees<br />

n Dance Dance Revolution (a $5,000<br />

value) to Elsie Rogers Elementary<br />

School for highest participation<br />

n $2,100 given to seven P-H-M<br />

schools in $300 grants based on<br />

school participation<br />

n $1,500 - award to Walt Disney<br />

Elementary School for highest<br />

Silver Mile attendance<br />

n $220 contribution to Penn High<br />

School Freshmen’s Mini Mile<br />

n $4,030 - 25% of coins collected for<br />

the Silver Mile given back to schools<br />

Funding total: $7,850<br />

(The balance of Silver Mile funds raised are distributed<br />

to schools through grants and specific program funding.)


2012 Silver Mile Success<br />

5K Run for <strong>Education</strong> 1st Place Winners<br />

Congratulations to all who completed the 5K Run for <strong>Education</strong>, especially the following 1st place winners!<br />

Category Name Time<br />

Male Overall Justin Kowalski 15:57<br />

Female Overall Emma Jankowski 20:22<br />

Male Age Group: 1-7 Benjamin Doster 25:45<br />

Female Age Group: 1-7 Norah Harvey 30:46<br />

Male Age Group: 8-10 Will Thurin 22:19<br />

Female Age Group: 8-10 Brooke Neal 23:03<br />

Male Age Group: 11-12 Colton Shail 18:38<br />

Female Age Group: 11-12 Ellie Jankowski 22:12<br />

Male Age Group: 13-14 Matthew Evans 18:49<br />

Female Age Group: 13-14 MacKenzie North 20:40<br />

Male Age Group: 15-18 Zack Johnson 16:13<br />

Female Age Group: 15-18 Natalie McCann 22:09<br />

Male Age Group: 19-29 Ryan Mitchell 20:14<br />

Female Age Group: 19-29 Heather Schlosberg 20:29<br />

Male Age Group: 30-39 Ryan Grentman 16:11<br />

Female Age Group: 30-39 Linda Wilson 21:37<br />

Male Age Group: 40-49 Jeff Kindelan 17:41<br />

Female Age Group: 40-49 Kelly Ellsworth 21:21<br />

Male Age Group: 50-59 Marlin Howe 21:14<br />

Female Age Group: 50-59 Karen Wood 25:56<br />

Male Age Group: 60-98 Arvil Howe 22:04<br />

Female Age Group: 60-98 Tina McLean 24:49<br />

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2012 Silver Mile Sponsors<br />

Silver Mile sponsors and donor, including school totals<br />

$15,000+<br />

Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center<br />

$5,000+<br />

DEHCO, Inc/Cast Products*<br />

FOX28-TV*<br />

Meijer<br />

Shawn R. Long, D.D.S., P.C.*<br />

P-H-M School Corporation*<br />

PJ Marketing Services, Inc.*<br />

Sunny 101.5 FM*<br />

$2,500+<br />

Horizon Elementary School<br />

Mary Frank Elementary School<br />

Meadow’s Edge Elementary School<br />

Prairie Vista Elementary School<br />

Schmucker Middle School<br />

$1,000+<br />

Indiana Michigan Power<br />

Gibson Insurance<br />

Northpoint Elementary School<br />

Walt Disney Elementary School<br />

$500+<br />

1st Source Bank<br />

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American Fidelity Assurance Company<br />

Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield<br />

Barb Zappia Photography*<br />

Bittersweet Elementary School<br />

Crown Trophy #93*<br />

Elm Road Elementary School<br />

Elsie Rogers Elementary School<br />

Granger Business Association<br />

Kryder Veterinary Clinic<br />

Madison Elementary School<br />

Moran Elementary School<br />

MutualBank<br />

TransPar Group<br />

Wendy’s<br />

Zolman Tire<br />

$250+<br />

Discovery Middle School<br />

Doubleday Office Products*<br />

Fun-N-Fitness<br />

Gymnastics Michiana*<br />

Juday Creek Golf Course*<br />

Kumon*<br />

McDonald Physical Therapy<br />

Michiana Echo Soccer<br />

Mishawaka Family Pharmacy LLC<br />

Passport Woodfire Grill*<br />

Penn High School<br />

Peerless Midwest Inc.<br />

P-H-M Fitness Center*<br />

Royal Excursion*<br />

Randy Leliaert Agency<br />

Schwartz, Jim and Julie*<br />

South Bend Racquet Club*<br />

Strikes & Spares<br />

Urban Swirl<br />

$100+<br />

Abella’s*<br />

Granger Paths*<br />

Grissom Middle School<br />

Knollwood Country Club*<br />

KOA Campground*<br />

LaGambina-Lockwitz, Dan and Sara*<br />

Morris Park Country Club*<br />

Penn Band Boosters Club*<br />

Pet Palace*<br />

River Valley Church*<br />

Quality Automotive*<br />

Quality Dining*<br />

South Bend Symphony*<br />

Superior Business Solutions<br />

Swiss Valley Ski & Snowboard Area*<br />

Tuesley Hall Konopa, LLP*<br />

University Of Notre Dame*<br />

Valic<br />

20+<br />

Edible Arrangements*<br />

Explorations*<br />

Ice Athletic Center*<br />

JCP Salon*<br />

New Balance Heritage Square*<br />

Papa Murphy’s*<br />

Pita Grille*<br />

Granger Hobby Stop*<br />

Subway*<br />

Thacker, Jerry and Donna*<br />

The Olive Branch*<br />

Valley Screen Process Co. Inc.*<br />

Villa Macri*<br />

Yesterday’s Food and Spirits*<br />

Zolman Tire*<br />

* denotes in-kind donation


2011-2012 P-H-M <strong>Education</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> Donors<br />

<strong>Annual</strong> Drive<br />

Contributions were received from the following groups and individuals between July 1, 2011, and June 30, 2012. Many thanks to the<br />

following who financially contribute to <strong>PHM</strong>EF to help fulfill our mission to support excellence in education in P-H-M schools.<br />

$5,000+<br />

Thacker, Dr. and Mrs. Jerry<br />

$3,000+<br />

Martin, Marilyn<br />

$1,000+<br />

Patta, Mallik<br />

Schwartz, Jim and Julie<br />

$500+<br />

Hostetler, Steve and Jane<br />

Bueter, Chuck and<br />

Mary Dynes<br />

Varner, Brad and Marie<br />

$250+<br />

Archambeault, Brian and<br />

Kelly<br />

Gordmans<br />

Hardwick, Marilyn<br />

Lechner-Vogt, Inge<br />

Kallookulangara, Mathew<br />

and Rose<br />

MacIntyre, Alasdair<br />

Milnamow, Brian<br />

and Michelle<br />

Sucharetza, Brian S.<br />

and Holly Kelly<br />

Schwartz, Dennis J.<br />

Williams, John and Amy<br />

$100+<br />

Becraft, Joe and Deborah<br />

Bruetman, Dan and Jody<br />

Burns, Lin and Tricia<br />

Carrier, Gregory<br />

Caurro, Stephen and Amy<br />

Chang, Mayland and<br />

Mobashery, Shahriar<br />

Chrise, Keith and Amy<br />

Cierzniak, Jim and Suzanne<br />

Clayton, Carl and Mary<br />

Collier, Chris and Margie<br />

Crawford, Gregory and Renate<br />

Curtis, Robert & Karen<br />

Flynn, Patrick and Starr, Laurie<br />

Foley, Roger& Joyce<br />

Jasinski, Jeanette<br />

Joers, Randy and Julie<br />

Johnson, Dean and Ann Mary<br />

Krathwohl, Matt and Linda<br />

LaGambina-Lockwitz, Dan<br />

and Sara<br />

Lutz, Spencer and Peggy<br />

Mason, Roger and Mary Alice<br />

McManus, Patrick and Sharon<br />

Parent, Margaret<br />

Patel, Smita<br />

Peters, Michelle & Mike<br />

P-H-M School Corporation<br />

Rougeau, Vincent and Robin<br />

Schneider, William and Paula<br />

Seigel, Eric and Cynthia<br />

Spalding, Andy and Jan<br />

Stonehill, Karen<br />

Tuesley, Jim and Rikki<br />

Weiss, Jonathan<br />

Westerhausen, Donald and<br />

Joanne<br />

Wisthuff, Scott and Sally<br />

$50<br />

Atkins, Gregory and Christine<br />

Austgen, Rob<br />

Beehler, Larry and Judy<br />

Billisitz, Theresa<br />

Christensen, Jerry and Justine<br />

Cleppe, David and Donna<br />

Cloonan, Melanie and Michael<br />

Eby, Ardith<br />

Fuja, Tom and Cindi<br />

Galloway, Jaye<br />

Gryp, Thomas<br />

Hale, Stephen and Tracy<br />

Harkness, Matthew and<br />

Kathleen<br />

Harrison, Thomasine<br />

Hartstein, Kami<br />

Heisler, Karen<br />

Hummer, John W.<br />

Johnston, Brent and Lori<br />

Jurkaites, Chris and Michele<br />

Kile, Brad and Lisa<br />

Lazaridis, Linda<br />

LeeVan, Steve and Christa<br />

Lies, Terri<br />

Mallory, Lin<br />

Malm, Joan<br />

Mason, Tomi<br />

Mills, Wes and Karen<br />

Motter, James and Joyce<br />

MS Sales Consultants, Inc.<br />

Nichols, Mark and Gretchen<br />

Nowakowski, Christopher<br />

and Darlene<br />

O’Rourke, James and Pamela<br />

Parkman, Steven and Susan<br />

Paul, Steven and Kathleen<br />

P-H-M School Corporation<br />

Putt, Chris and Erin<br />

Scheidt, Robert and Kathryn<br />

Sorensen, Robert<br />

Stephens, Brett and Shelley<br />

Stesiak, Michael and Michelle<br />

Strzelecki, Cynthia and Ronald<br />

Tinkey, Brett and Lori<br />

Tuttle, David and Deborah<br />

Willenbrink, Michelle<br />

Witchie, Ron and Linda<br />

Zhu, Hong<br />

Willems, Patricia<br />

Wiesel, Jeanne<br />

$10<br />

Anthony, Edward and Naomi<br />

Armstrong, Linda<br />

Armstrong, Melba<br />

Babcoke, Gary and Myshelle<br />

Barrett, George<br />

Bauman, Joseph<br />

Bayliss, Patricia<br />

Bays, Diana K<br />

Bendix, Janice<br />

Bialkowski, Dorota<br />

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2011-2012 P-H-M <strong>Education</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> Donors<br />

Bice, Elden<br />

Birk, Richard and Sandra<br />

Botz, Janet<br />

Bray, Nancy L.<br />

Brodbeck, Sandra<br />

Brosmer, Robert<br />

Cavanaugh, James and Sara<br />

Cerney, Jim and Shari L.<br />

Chambers, Avis<br />

Chrenka, Pat and Blair<br />

Clements, Deborah and<br />

Laurence<br />

Corning, Alexandra<br />

Cullen, Susan<br />

Demaegd, Ray<br />

Domal, Mike and Lisa<br />

Drinkall, Shirley<br />

Dye, Vicci<br />

Dzierla, David<br />

Fisher, Martha<br />

Fitzgerald, Marie<br />

Grocock, Trent<br />

Gulbranson, Jeff and Barbara<br />

Henderson, Michael and<br />

Farin<br />

Hilfinger, James and Kristin<br />

Hogan, Gerald and Ann<br />

Hosinski, Joe and Holly<br />

Howell, Susan<br />

Hudnall, Laura<br />

Jastrzembski, Sheila<br />

Jensen, Mark and Kelly<br />

Johnston, Daniel and<br />

Barbara<br />

Kerkemeyer, Kim<br />

Kurtz, Doug and Rita<br />

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Larmor, Renee<br />

Lehner, Larry and Laura<br />

Li, Qing<br />

Lobeck, Christine<br />

Losiewski, Susan<br />

Luger, Mark and Conni<br />

Lutz, Stephen and Marilyn<br />

Magrames, Angela<br />

Mann, Don and Betty<br />

Marchant, Harold and Joyce<br />

Maurer, Robert and Diane<br />

McGowan, Peggy<br />

McKenzie, Devoy and Laura<br />

McManus, Patrick and<br />

Sharon<br />

Nedderman, Craig<br />

Pershing, Mitchell and<br />

Jacqueline<br />

Peterson, Robert and Cathy<br />

Pettit, Christopher and Mary<br />

Piekarz, Laurie<br />

Raymond, Robert<br />

Reece, Jeffery and Anita<br />

Roe, Mary Ellen<br />

Rucano, Tony and Stephanie<br />

Schmitt, Linda<br />

Storey, Cathy Roemer and<br />

David<br />

Strell, Fred<br />

Szucs, Amber<br />

Szymanowski, E P<br />

Terry, Henry and Diane<br />

Thoma, John<br />

Toler, Marci<br />

Trimboli, Peter and Mary<br />

Trytko, Greg<br />

Vanklaveren, Stephanie<br />

Varga, Linda<br />

Veldman, Al<br />

Voth, Patricia<br />

Vrielynck, Rose Marie<br />

Weaver, Doyle and Jenny<br />

Weaver, Pamela<br />

Weller, Ann<br />

Whittington, Dina<br />

Williamson, Tim<br />

Wirick, Karin<br />

Wojcicki, Dave and Dianne<br />

Yoakum, Conley<br />

Yost, Deb<br />

Yost, Monica<br />

MEMORIALS LEGACY DONOR * Legacy Donors are retired P-H-M staff members<br />

In Honor of Evan Nayee<br />

Hardwick, Marilyn<br />

In Memory of Jackie Grabarek<br />

Caurro, Stephen and Amy<br />

In Memory of Jackie Grabarek<br />

Jasinski, Jeanette<br />

In Honor of Mary Clare Fields<br />

McManus, Patrick and Sharon<br />

In Memory of Walter and John Paren<br />

Parent, Margaret<br />

In Memory of Dennis Perry<br />

P-H-M School Corporation<br />

In Honor of Cyril Hugh Cole<br />

Hummer, John W.<br />

In Honor of Dr. Jerry Thacker<br />

Warner, Pat and Susan<br />

In Honor of Cindy Theophilus<br />

Schwier, Steven and Kathy<br />

In Memory of Dr. George M. Davis<br />

Davis, Carole<br />

If we have omitted or spelled your name incorrectly, please accept<br />

our apology and call the <strong>PHM</strong>EF office at 574-254-2893.<br />

Thank you to all donors!


2011-2012 Thank-A-Teacher Donors<br />

Thank-a-Teacher is a way to recognize and express gratitude to outstanding teachers, coaches, aides, administrators, secretaries, bus drivers or any staff member<br />

who have made a difference in your child’s life. Donations are returned to the schools in the form of grants awarded by <strong>PHM</strong>EF.<br />

Ahn, Jeahong<br />

Bai, Lijun<br />

Basil, Cindy<br />

Baxter, Kisha<br />

Beison, Angela<br />

Bland, Mark and Katherine<br />

Bohannon, Seven<br />

Brewer, Janita<br />

Bulger, John and Renee<br />

Bush, Leanne<br />

Calderone, Amy<br />

Cesar, Maria<br />

Cheng, Lucy<br />

Cheng, Yi<br />

Chrise, Keith and Amy<br />

Churchill, Sherry<br />

Cline, Jennifer<br />

Collier, Christopher and<br />

Margie<br />

Corwin, Shane and Sarah<br />

Cox, Nicole<br />

Cutshaw, Jennifer<br />

DeBartolo, Andy and Gina<br />

DeLaRosa, Rosanne<br />

DeLaRosa, Rosanne<br />

Dempsey, Lori<br />

Denman, Jason<br />

Dies, Todd and Michelle<br />

Ding, Kejiao<br />

Donaruma, William and Robin<br />

Driggers, Julie<br />

Dye, Hilary<br />

Edison, Kim<br />

Elswick, Heather<br />

Ernsberger, Brad and<br />

Barbara<br />

Farrough, Richard and<br />

Cynthia<br />

Finn, Laura<br />

Galloway, Jaye<br />

Gao, Yan<br />

Garrett, James and Debbie<br />

Gay, Edward & Dana<br />

Geisel, Tara<br />

Gillin, Amy<br />

Gould, Timmy and Erin<br />

Grabowski, Debbie<br />

Hahaj, Troy and Kelly<br />

Hall, Jim and Susie<br />

Han, Hyeong Su<br />

Harley, Bruce and Valerie<br />

Harmon, Celia<br />

Hartstein, Kami<br />

He, Chu<br />

He, RuiQin<br />

Heavner, Jesse<br />

Henderson, Michael and<br />

Farin<br />

Hendrie-Smith, Bradley<br />

and Marie Ann<br />

Henry, Angela<br />

Hickey, Chis and Tuesday<br />

Horvath, Jason and Erin<br />

Hunter, Steve and Tina<br />

Hwang, Wansik<br />

James, Glen & Kathy<br />

James, John<br />

Jankowski, Juliann<br />

Jessy, Margart<br />

Jin, Hyehyun<br />

Jin, James<br />

Johanson, Eric and Renee<br />

Johnson, Sue<br />

Kelly, Gred and Teresa<br />

Kelly, Patricia<br />

Klatt, Ashleigh<br />

Kleppe, Leslie<br />

Kline, David and Ann<br />

Kosidlak, Wieslaw and Renata<br />

Kotaru, Venkat<br />

Kuskye, Jeremy and<br />

Stephanie<br />

Kuskye, Stephanie<br />

LaGambina-Lockwitz, Dan<br />

and Sara<br />

Lahane, Sanjeeu<br />

Latham, Richard and Dana<br />

Leniski, Lisa<br />

Li, Gang and Xu, Jing<br />

Ludwig, David and<br />

Jennifer<br />

Lynch, Gregory and Diana<br />

Manukyan, Khachatur<br />

Mares, Barb<br />

Mason, Christopher and<br />

Terri<br />

Matousova, Renata<br />

Meckstroth, Timothy and<br />

Jennifer<br />

Miller, Brian and Danille Schafer, Veronica<br />

Montel-McGann, Kevin Schmidtendorff, Jennifer<br />

and Jodi<br />

Scopel, Cathy<br />

Morganti, Sean Smith and Scopel, Cathy<br />

Beth<br />

Serwatka, Sharon<br />

Mosiej, Andrea<br />

Shafer, Helene<br />

Mudd, Tony<br />

Sharpe, Donald and Nanette<br />

Murray, Emily<br />

Shi, Zonggao<br />

Nayee, Laura<br />

Shlapentokh, Natalia<br />

Nukes, Todd and Rebecca Shu, Crystal<br />

O’Connell, Sean and Lisa Siddiqui, Kamran<br />

Oldfather, Jodi<br />

Singh, Bhola<br />

Park-DeVries, Susan Smith, Angela<br />

Patel, Shrujal<br />

Smoker, Jen<br />

Pearson, Michelle<br />

Stipp, Tom and Carrie<br />

Pearson, Thad and Cathy Sundaram, Ashok<br />

Peckner, Marc<br />

Thomas, Bernie<br />

Peffley, Dave<br />

Thompson, Michael<br />

Pi, Hualiang<br />

Tobin, Jenny<br />

Pittman, Michelle<br />

Torbert, Melissa<br />

Qamar, Zeeshan<br />

Tuesley, Jim and Rikki<br />

Ray, Kristen<br />

Tyler, Matthew and Amy<br />

Reiser, Lisa<br />

Van Der Wal, Ester<br />

Reynolds, Gabriel<br />

Varnes, Brad and Marie<br />

Riley, David and Susan Velasco, Barb<br />

Ro, Eunyoe<br />

Wang, Celine<br />

Rogers, Angela<br />

Wenzel, Paul and Cheri<br />

Romanin, Amy<br />

Wittendorf, Cindie<br />

Rose, Clinton and Patricia Yang, Jing Yue<br />

Sade, John and Kellie Yuan, Amy<br />

Sakatoku, Atsushi<br />

Zhang, Linda<br />

Saros, Shawn and Jessica Zhao, Ke-Hai Yuan and Yu<br />

Sautter, Jennifer<br />

Zhu, Hong<br />

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2011-2012 Honored Educators<br />

Congratulations to the following P-H-M teachers and staff who have made a significant difference in the education and lives of students.<br />

Allison, Adams<br />

Addison, Dennis<br />

Adkins, Jodi<br />

Allsop, Kari<br />

Andrzejewski, Laura<br />

Antonelli, Kay<br />

Arter, Jeannene<br />

Arter, Jeneane<br />

Arter, Sheila<br />

Arter, Terry<br />

Auter, Sandra<br />

Badur, Patrick<br />

Barrier, Becky<br />

Bartlett, Debbie<br />

Baughman, Deborah<br />

Becraft, Deborah<br />

Bednavek, Laurie<br />

Beidinger, Heidi<br />

Bernaert, Louise<br />

Black, Matt<br />

Bodnar, Michelle<br />

Bogart, Dennis<br />

Bontrager, Vicki<br />

Bramer, Sarah<br />

Brown, Cameron<br />

Brundage, Theresa<br />

Budzinski, Sue<br />

Campbell, Jane<br />

Carlson, Jeff<br />

Carnall, Teresa<br />

Carroll, Jan<br />

Caudell, Ali<br />

Chrise, Amy<br />

Cobb, Jennifer<br />

Conley, Kim<br />

Crawford, Michelle<br />

Crist, Jennifer<br />

Cronk, Don<br />

Cronk, Marni<br />

Curry, Jennifer<br />

Curry, Shelly<br />

Dallich, Dance<br />

Darr, Roberta<br />

DeLaurelle, Debbie<br />

Delio, Kara<br />

Doms, Jenny<br />

Donati, Raoul<br />

Dreggits, Steve<br />

Dregitz, Steve<br />

Dwigans, Sarah<br />

Ferman, Charlie<br />

Fleming, Julie<br />

Fleming, Charity<br />

Ford, Lisa<br />

Foster, French<br />

Fry, Rachel<br />

Gallo, Amy<br />

Garrett, James<br />

Gennicks, Terry<br />

George, Renee<br />

Goodrich, Gary<br />

Grannan, Jennifer<br />

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Greve, Kathy<br />

Grimes-Ford, Charity<br />

Grover, Melissa<br />

Grunawalt, Kim<br />

Gurtner, Kari<br />

Gustman, Stephanie<br />

Hanks, Robin<br />

Hansel, Roger<br />

Hansel, Natalie<br />

Hapke, Judith<br />

Heying, Donna<br />

Hildreth, Rebecca<br />

Hill, Karen<br />

Hope, Steve<br />

Hoppers, Michele<br />

Horvath, Erin<br />

Hostetler, Jane<br />

Huckleberry, Delicia<br />

Hurst, Pamella<br />

Johnson, Ree<br />

Jonik, Shelly<br />

Kalil, Laura<br />

Keck, Kaylor<br />

Keller, Mary<br />

Kelly, Patricia<br />

Kirby, Cindy<br />

Koontz, Nancy<br />

Krieger, Jenny<br />

Krieger, Lisa<br />

Kruk, Christine<br />

Langfeldt, Jim<br />

Latham, Dana<br />

Laub, Bonnie<br />

Leather, Bill<br />

Lebiedzinski, Shelley<br />

Lee, Stephen<br />

Lein, Stephanie<br />

Leniski, Aaron<br />

Lestinsky, Susan<br />

Lira, Ann<br />

Lord, Mary<br />

Losch, Charles<br />

Luger, Connie<br />

Lutkus, Becky<br />

Lyvers, Debra<br />

Macht, Rebecca<br />

Madden, Greg<br />

Madick, Helen<br />

Maggart, Donna<br />

Mahler, Michelle<br />

Manspeaker, David<br />

Marsh, Allison<br />

Marshall, Vickie<br />

Matherly, Amy<br />

McGann, Jodi<br />

Meiszberg, Julie<br />

Metcalf, David<br />

Miller, Karen<br />

Mohler, Michelle<br />

Montgomery, Rose<br />

Morrow, Linda<br />

Mumaw, Carrie<br />

Nash, Nancy<br />

Neufelder, Erin<br />

Noonan, Krista<br />

Noppenberg, John<br />

O’Connell, Keith<br />

O’Malley, Patrick<br />

O’Neal, Pam<br />

Orosz, Peggy<br />

Osler, Sara<br />

Pajakawski, Deb<br />

Palonis, Carolyn<br />

Parisi, Deb<br />

Pawlowski, Kim<br />

Payne, Jennifer<br />

Peak, Peggy<br />

Peck, Elizabeth<br />

Perry, Tiffany<br />

Phelps, Melissa<br />

Pikuza, Jason<br />

Poling, Ken<br />

Poling, Kim<br />

Portolese, Tami<br />

Powell, Elyse<br />

Pratt, Rachel<br />

Rehlander, Jeanne<br />

Reininga, Matt<br />

Reynolds, Kristen<br />

Reynolds, Kristie<br />

Richhart, Becky<br />

Robertson, Meloday<br />

Roeda, Elizabeth


2011-2012 Honored Educators<br />

Roggeman, Sandy<br />

Rouch, Amy<br />

Ruthig, Linda<br />

Rydzinski, Rose<br />

Sanchez, Michelle<br />

Sauer, Jim<br />

Schalliol, Barb<br />

Schenkel, Audrey<br />

Schindewolf, Marline<br />

Schirripa, Lindsay<br />

Schuster, Wendy<br />

Schwartzers, Kathleen<br />

Seger, Denise<br />

Seltzer, Kristi<br />

Shenk, Mindy<br />

Sloan, Julie<br />

Sloan, Lisa<br />

Soto-Kile, Lisa<br />

Stachura, Katie<br />

Stephan, Christine<br />

Stevenson, Bob<br />

Strowig, Cheryl<br />

Stuckey, Sheryl<br />

Stuckey, Kendra<br />

Suddarth, Margie<br />

Sullivan, Monica<br />

Swygart, Monica<br />

Swygart, Carry<br />

Szucs, Cary<br />

Szweda, Rita<br />

Tachman, Cindy<br />

Tagliaferry, Becky<br />

Talcott, Amy<br />

Thacker, Jerry<br />

Thomas, Patti<br />

Tibbets, Jane<br />

Tornquist, Heidi<br />

Unrue, Julie<br />

Utterback, Serena<br />

VanOoteghem, David<br />

Vavul, Patty<br />

Vredingburgh, Mary Beth<br />

Wagley, Angie<br />

Watkins, Madeline<br />

Watts, Anne<br />

Waugh, Megan<br />

Weaver, Murray<br />

Wentroble, Robert<br />

Wetzel, Lisa<br />

White, Lorriane<br />

White, Patti<br />

Wilson, Tony<br />

Wise, Mari Linn<br />

Wiseman, Marcy<br />

Wiseman, Steve<br />

Wolfe, Jen<br />

Wood, Matthew<br />

Woods, Kori<br />

Zane, Sandra<br />

Zorn, Donna<br />

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Ways to Support Excellence in <strong>Education</strong><br />

As part of <strong>PHM</strong>EF’s interest in fostering community support for public<br />

education, in addition to participating in annual events such as Silver<br />

Mile Health & Fitness Fair and 5K and 1-Mile Run for <strong>Education</strong>;<br />

Thank-a-Teacher<br />

Recognize that special teacher, administrator, counselor, coach, aide,<br />

secretary, bus driver, janitor or any school employee who has made a<br />

positive impact on your child’s education with a donation to the Thanka-Teacher<br />

program. Your tax deductible donation will help fund grants<br />

that benefit the children of P-H-M. More than 300 P-H-M staff members<br />

were honored in 2011-2012 through Thank-A-Teacher. A card<br />

with your personal message and recognition pin will be delivered to<br />

your honoree. Visit phmef.org to download the Thank-A-Teacher form.<br />

<strong>Education</strong> License Plate<br />

READ ON INDIANA is an easy way to support <strong>PHM</strong>EF and education<br />

in Indiana. By purchasing the education license plate and designating<br />

the P-H-M School Corporation, $18.75 goes directly to <strong>PHM</strong>EF and to<br />

funding innovative teaching grants. Visit in.gov/bmv/2796.htm.<br />

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<strong>Annual</strong> Drive; and Superintendent’s luncheon, the following are additional<br />

ways to support education for P-H-M students through the<br />

P-H-M <strong>Education</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong>.<br />

Buy-a-Brick<br />

Purchase a 4”x8” brick for $65 or 8”x8” brick for $125 to recognize<br />

special teachers, graduating students, alumni classes, special birthdays,<br />

honor/memory or any reason you choose. Each brick will be engraved<br />

and installed as a permanent part of the Entrance to Excellence in front<br />

of door D at Penn High School. Call (574) 254-2893 or visit phmef.org<br />

and click on How You Can Help to download a form.<br />

Capital One Credit Card<br />

Qualify for a special P-H-M <strong>Education</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong> credit card<br />

through Capital One, and it will donate $50 to <strong>PHM</strong>EF with<br />

your first purchase. In addition, 1% of every purchase made<br />

is donated to <strong>PHM</strong>EF to fund programs for P-H-M. Apply at<br />

www.CardLabConnect.com/phmeducationalfoundation or call (574)<br />

254-2893 for more information.


Corporations for <strong>Education</strong> - A Division of <strong>PHM</strong>EF<br />

In 2007, the law firm of May Oberfell Lorber wanted to help make a difference in the<br />

educational opportunities available to students at Walt Disney Elementary School ─ its neighbor to the east.<br />

Through a generous corporate donation, a summer reading program was established.<br />

Soon other businesses wanted to be a part of supporting public education, through the P-H-M <strong>Education</strong> <strong>Foundation</strong>,<br />

and Corporations for <strong>Education</strong> (CFE) was developed. CFE is the corporate division of <strong>PHM</strong>EF and provides grants to<br />

P-H-M teachers and staff throughout the academic school year.<br />

There are three levels of financial participation in CFE. Corporate Partners pledge $25,000 payable over five years<br />

at $5,000 per year. Corporate Team Leaders pledge $15,000 payable over five years at $3,000 per year.<br />

And, Corporation Team Members pledge $5,000 payable over five years at $1,000 per year.<br />

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Corporations for <strong>Education</strong> - A Division of <strong>PHM</strong>EF<br />

Through the five-year committment of the following businesses, Corporations for <strong>Education</strong> is able to fund ongoing programs<br />

in P-H-M Schools. Up to $25,000 is matched through a school corporation grant on a yearly basis.<br />

For more information on how to become a part of Corporations for <strong>Education</strong>, please call (574) 254-2893.<br />

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Corporate Partners<br />

Team Members


Corporations for <strong>Education</strong> Funded Programs<br />

North Central<br />

Indiana<br />

Qualifying<br />

Tournament<br />

judges review<br />

a First Lego<br />

League’s team<br />

presentation.<br />

Kingsmen<br />

Art Gallery<br />

located in<br />

Penn High<br />

School.<br />

A Madison<br />

Elementary<br />

School student<br />

participates<br />

in a Fit<br />

Feastival<br />

event.<br />

Total Funding: $57,940<br />

Program School<br />

A Knightly Adventure ........................Moran Elementary and all Title 1 schools<br />

China Cultural Exchange ..................P-H-M middle schools<br />

Energetic Eagles ................................Elm Road Elementary<br />

Fit Feastival .......................................All eleven P-H-M elementary schools<br />

Grissom Girls’ Leadership .................Grissom Middle School<br />

Kingsmen Art Gallery .......................Penn High School<br />

Musical Instruments Refurbish .........Penn High School<br />

Positive Discipline Incentive ............Grissom Middle School<br />

Robotics Program ..............................Penn High School<br />

First Lego League Teams ..................P-H-M elementary and middle schools<br />

First Lego League Tournament .........Discovery Middle School<br />

Running is Elementary ........................All P-H-M 4th- and 5th grade students<br />

Young Author’s Conference .............. P-H-M students K-5<br />

You’ve Got Mail ...............................All five P-H-M Title 1 schools<br />

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2011-2012 Board of Directors<br />

Board Officers<br />

Margie Collier<br />

President<br />

Community Representative<br />

Dan Lockwitz<br />

President-Elect<br />

Whirlpool Corporation<br />

Jim Tuesley, Esq. - Secretary<br />

BARNES & THORNBURG, LLP<br />

Brian Archambeault<br />

Treasurer<br />

Crowe Horwath<br />

Board Members<br />

Jody Bruetman<br />

Community Representative<br />

Kirsten Campbell<br />

Woodard Preschool<br />

Teresa Carroll<br />

P-H-M School Corporation<br />

Amy Caurro<br />

Community Representative<br />

Bob Curtis<br />

The Healy Group<br />

Greg Hiatt, R.Ph.<br />

Spectron mrc, LLC<br />

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Jeffery A. Johnson, Esq.<br />

May Oberfell Lorber<br />

Immediate Past President<br />

Michele Jurkaites<br />

Valley Screen Process Co.<br />

Sara LaGambina-Lockwitz<br />

Forum Representative<br />

Amy Mader, Esq.<br />

Community Representative<br />

Matthew Krathwohl<br />

Memorial Health System<br />

Paul Marsh<br />

Teachers Credit Union<br />

Maureen McCoige<br />

Crowe Horwath LLP<br />

Thomas Meilstrup<br />

Lee Insurance Group<br />

Dave Misener<br />

Schmucker Middle School<br />

Michelle Peters<br />

Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center<br />

Carla Putrich<br />

Growing Kids Learning Center<br />

Christopher Riley, Esq.<br />

P-H-M School Board Representative<br />

Julie Schwartz<br />

Community Representative<br />

Past President<br />

Eric Seigel, Esq.<br />

Tuesley Hall Konopa, LLP<br />

Past President<br />

Jan Spalding<br />

RacePlayMichiana, LLC<br />

Donna Thacker<br />

Community Representative<br />

Dr. Jerry Thacker<br />

P-H-M Superintendent<br />

P-H-M <strong>Education</strong><br />

<strong>Foundation</strong><br />

Mission Statement<br />

Supporting<br />

excellence in<br />

education in<br />

P-H-M schools


Mari Linn M. Wise Executive Director<br />

Amy Chrise Officer Manager/Event Coordinator<br />

55900 Bittersweet Road Mishawaka, Indiana 46545<br />

(574) 254-2893 Fax: (574) 254-2808<br />

Email: mlwise@phmef.org<br />

www.phmef.org

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