Annual Report - PHM Education Foundation
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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 />
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___________ AGE:_________ SEX:_________<br />
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Middle<br />
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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