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SUPERHEROE D I T I O N 01

annual report 2013–2014

Letter from Melissa and Kelly . . . . . . . . . .1

Letter from the Vice President . . . . . . . . 3

STE(A)M Classes... Not Just for Afterschool . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

We Think Highly of the Thinkery . . . . . . . 5

UT Elementary Demographics . . . . . . .6

Service Learning, Student Impact . . . . . 7

Service Learning Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Study Shows EduKitchen Has Changed Attitudes . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Teacher of the Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Stars of Texas Superheroes . . . . . . . . . 12

Visualize Graduation Society . . . . . . . . 13

Expenses and Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Donor List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Community Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Management Board and Development Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

TABLE OF CONTENTSOUR MISSION

The University of Texas Elementary School’s mission is to:

DEVELOP students into lifelong learners through rigorous, research-based curricula, individualized instruction, high expectations and a nurturing environment that includes parental and community involvement

PROVIDE opportunities for professional development and outreach for The University of Texas at Austin’s academic units

SERVE as a model of an exemplary educational program for diverse learners

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Dear UT Elementary School Family,

We are dedicating this year’s annual report to all of the superheroes at UT Elementary School. Our superheroes are passionately committed to students and families, UT Austin students and faculty, and quality public education access for all students. That superhero community includes not only our staff but also the East Austin community, our partners, donors, volunteers, UT faculty, staff and students and many invisible superheroes, too.

The superheroes have been invaluable during the 2013–14 school year as we faced challenges ranging from losing loved ones to battling cancer. The superheroes were there for all of us. We have emerged a stronger community than ever and relish the many opportunities we had this year to model the character traits we teach to our students — traits like courage, tenacity, gratitude and leadership.

As shown through the creation and implementation of our strategic plan, we continue to focus on the actions that are true to our mission. This includes serving the families of East Austin with the best research-based curricula and instruction while maintaining a caring and welcoming environment, serving as a research site and training site for educators, and reaching out to our community, our partners, and the nation to share best practices that move education forward.

When we opened the first phase of our permanent facility in August 2012, the new space and donor support brought incredible new programming — STE(A)M, wellness, multicultural fine arts, nutritious-only food cooked and served in the cafeteria, and the ability to host college courses on our campus. We cannot wait to see the changes that will occur once our new classroom space has been built, following the final phase of the school’s building campaign now underway.

In fall 2014, our first cohort of fifth-grade students to graduate from UT Elementary School will be seniors in high school. The founders of UT Elementary School envisioned a world where all children, regardless of background, are successful and ready for college, and in fall 2015, we will see the first round of Little Longhorns become big Longhorns. Thank you for your investment in these endeavors — we could not do this without you, superheroes!

Sincerely,

Dr. Melissa Chavez

Associate Vice President for Diversity and Community Engagement

Executive Director, UT Elementary School

Kelly Mullin, M. Ed.

Principal, UT Elementary School

LETTER FROM MELISSA AND KELLY

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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL2

Dr. vincent with a few of our big dreamers

3ANNUAL REPORT 2013–2014

The University of Texas Elementary School has had many superheroes during its 11 years of operations, including influential advocates at The University of Texas at Austin and supporters like those listed in the donor section of this report. All of these superheroes have made possible the school’s progress and reputation as a jewel of East Austin. But our most important superheroes are the faculty, staff and administrators at the school — the women and men who make sure our Little Longhorns receive the education they deserve.

Without outstanding teachers, staff and administrators, we would not have the excellent instruction and academic programming. Every day, Dr. Melissa M. Chavez and Ms. Kelly Mullin lead a team of 34 to create a positive educational environment, helping more than 300 students become excited about learning and their future.

We also find superheroes every day at UT Elementary School among our students and families. Without the support of parents and families, the school could not hold its students to high expectations nor create the community of lifelong learners on which UT Elementary prides itself.

Our Little Longhorns are among the brightest and most passionate, talented and empathetic in Austin. They love learning and giving back to communities in need, near and far. We are reminded of their excellence each year at fifth-grade graduation when they announce what their dreams are for the future. They want to be scientists, lawyers, teachers. Our Little Longhorns dream big and could not do it without a team of superheroes at their sides.

LETTER FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT

Dr. Gregory J. VincentVice President for Diversity and Community Engagement

W.K. Kellogg Professor in Community College Leadership

Professor of Law

OUR LITTLE LONGHORNS DREAM BIG AND COULD NOT

DO IT WITHOUT A TEAM OF SUPERHEROES AT THEIR SIDES.dreambig!

STE(A)M CLASSES...NOT JUST FOR AFTERSCHOOL

4 THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) coursework is not just for afterschool anymore

and definitely not a male-dominated course at UT Elementary. All UT Elementary School students spend two days a week in Felicia Adam’s STE(A)M classroom, which recognizes that the arts have a role in STEM education and learning.

“We can look at an architectural blueprint for a new building and see so many engineering and math skills that went into it but also appreciate it as a piece of art,” Adams explained. “And there have been a number of scientists and innovators who have ties to the arts — think Leonardo DaVinci,” she added.

UT Elementary School students have the chance to include elements of writing, storytelling and art into STEM activities that range from biology science experiments to programming Lego robots. On a recent afternoon, third-grade boys demonstrated how their shark robot worked

while they honed their presentation skills and displayed drawings of sharks to tell an even better story.

For Adams, the highlight of her class is always when “a lightbulb goes on.” She says that a student’s excitement when they “get it” after working very hard on a complex task, makes teaching STE(A)M worthwhile. And though the knowledge students gain about a particular field like biology or chemistry is important, critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are inherently developed in STE(A)M classes are just as important.

Adams explains that in robotics, for example, “Students are given a challenge and must program something to solve that problem. There are usually many steps to solving it and

many opportunities for making mistakes. Each mistake is an opportunity to learn. Students learn to work through frus-trations, have tenacity to see a job completed, and they feel the sense of accomplishment when finished. It is a privilege that I get to witness and play a part in their growth.”

And though traditional STEM classes are often thought to appeal to boys only, the classes at UT Elementary are not male-dominated. Last fall, in partnership with the Thinkery (Austin’s children’s museum), Adams held an all-girls Scratch programming and robotics class afterschool. “The girls were very excited to realize that so many of their peers were also interested in these tech subjects,” Adams said. “I think it really helped them be aware that girls can be geeks, too!”

We would like to thank the KDK-Harman Foundation and all of our other donors who make it possible for our students to obtain the STEM skills needed to be successful in the 21st century.

“ A STUDENT’S EXCITEMENT WHEN THEY ‘GET IT’

AFTER WORKING VERY HARD ON A COMPLEX

TASK, MAKES TEACHING STE(A)M WORTHWHILE.”

— FELICIA ADAMS, TEACHER.


Meanwhile, at the Thinkery...

students work together to solve problems

UT Elementary School’s partnership with the Thinkery — Austin’s children’s museum — is now in its fourth year and growing. During the 2014–15 academic year, Thinkery staff will come during the school day, not just for afterschool programs as in the past.

The partnership is integral to the STE(A)M program according to teacher Felicia Adams. Thinkery staff loan or donate needed supplies like Mindstorm Robotics kits or extra laptops. “When I am searching for ideas to teach new concepts to students, they offer up many new lesson plans that they use to teach the same concept. When I have a grand idea to try a very messy, hands-on, complex project that will take several adults to assist, they provide teaching assistants and volunteers,” said Adams.

And in exchange, when Thinkery staff need to pilot a new project to determine if kids will enjoy it and understand the concepts taught, they present guest lessons in the UT Elementary STE(A)M classroom.

“Our students love testing out new ideas that they will see later used at the Thinkery!” said Adams.

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UT Elementary School students learn early on about philanthropy and service. The concepts are a

crucial part of the school’s focus on developing students to be caring and empathetic citizens and future leaders. One of the key ways to develop and instill such understanding and leadership is the fifth-grade service learning program. As the oldest students in the school, the fifth graders help set a precedent for their younger peers in acts of service, advocacy and giving. The program seeks to impress students beyond simply volunteering and truly instill the ideology of philanthropy, advocacy and service.

While service learning has been a part of the fifth-grade curriculum for seven years, efforts during the 2013–14 school year helped students build more intimate connections with the concept of activism and extended the boundaries of community service.

The parents of fifth-grader Yazzen Turk introduced UT Elementary to the work of their organization, Hope for Senegal, and the need for educational support in their native Senegal. Lead by Yazzen and the rest of his classmates in Mary Ledbetter’s class, the fifth graders revamped the Pennies for Peaceful School fundraiser and raised more than $800 selling handmade greeting cards at a local farmer’s market. All the proceeds were distributed to the Lycee Malik Sy High School in Senegal to purchase much needed school supplies.

Fifth graders also partnered with H20 for Life and participated in World Water Day, raising funds for a South Sudan school to build sanitary latrines. While in years past, fifth-grade efforts have helped families all over the world, including families in Haiti, Tanzania, Guatemala and Kenya, this year’s walk forged personal connection with the students’ collective efforts. On March 22, 2014, more than 30 students, parents and supporters gathered for World Water Day and walked over six kilome-ters carrying six liters of water. Sukeji Tombe, a member of Ledbetter’s class, led the pack with her mother who is a

native of South Sudan, carrying traditional water basins on their heads. Proceeds raised in the walk helped to build latrines in Sukeji’s parents’ village back home.

The two projects demonstrated the capacity of care, concern and community of UT Elementary’s fifth-grade students and the essential value of service learning. Sukeji’s advice to the incoming fifth graders was a testament to the educational impact of learning to serve others.

“When you’re doing a service learning project, really get into it, be active. Community service and giving is like a plant, when you water the seed you grow.”

“ WHEN YOU’RE DOING A SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT, REALLY GET INTO

IT, BE ACTIVE. COMMUNITY SERVICE AND GIVING IS LIKE A PLANT, WHEN

YOU WATER THE SEED YOU GROW.” — SUKEJI, FIFTH GRADER

SERVICE LEARNING,STUDENT IMPACT

See the impact on students . . .

SERVICE LEARNINGPROFILES


Julian

WHAT IS SERVICE: Our school has so much already; I think it is great that we can help others in need around the world.

HERO — Mr. Klein: He’s been a UT Elementary donor since I was in kindergarten, and he works with us every week. It is great to have someone so consistent and nice.

Maricarmen

WHAT IS SERVICE: Thinking ‘oh my gosh’ we have clean water and other kids don’t, it is so sad. Being a part of this, we got to help someone else, but we also got to help ourselves because we got the opportunity to learn. When you fill someone else’s bucket, you are also filling your own – it’s like paying it forward.

HERO — My dad: My dad came to America from Poland and didn’t know any English, and he worked so hard to learn and make a life for all of us.

YEAH!

Yazzen

WHAT IS SERVICE: I think kids my age should be able to connect to the world and help. I’m really happy that we are kids in America. America is such a powerful and balanced country compared to others, and we have the opportunity to connect and learn about other kids’ needs.

HERO — Michael Adams: Mr. Adams was my third-grade teacher, and he was just such an inspirational man. He inspired me to start cycling, and last year I rode 180 miles to help raise money for Multiple Sclerosis research.


Elijah

WHAT IS SERVICE: Some kids are dying because of dirty water, and I really wanted to help so that all kids can have a good future. We got to enable kids to go to school, just like us.

HERO — My dad and Ms. Ledbetter: My dad works so much and so hard, he comes home late after a long day and still makes time to talk and play with me.

Mrs. Ledbetter is not an ordinary teacher; she’s creative and very interesting.

Veronica

WHAT IS SERVICE: It was cool to see so many people willing to help us. My neighbor helped us spread the word at her son’s school, and I was really surprised and grateful.

HERO — Ms. Ledbetter: She wants to help everybody in need; she doesn’t just care about herself. She’s so inspiring.

Dashel

WHAT IS SERVICE: I really liked working on the Water for Life event; it was cool that we actually got to do an activity to raise money. It was really walking for a purpose.

HEROES — AJ Bingham and Mrs. Ledbetter: AJ knows about everything and is so aware, inspiring and passionate. I love Ms. Ledbetter because she cares about everybody; she’s inspiring and passionate about everything we do. She helps us with everything. During the Walk for Life event she walked so fast, we called her ‘Happy Feet.’

WOW!

Sukeji

WHAT IS SERVICE: I felt so happy; there are so many countries in the world that it is hard to focus on all, but we got to help two countries that have been suffering.

HERO — Emmanuel Tombe: My dad is my hero because he was a refugee, and yet he has so much confidence. He once worked at McDonald’s, but he was confident that we’d once have healthy lives as American citizens and fulfill our dreams.

Built on the principle of educating the whole student — mind, body and soul — UT Elementary School has

long dedicated resources and developed programming to address issues of health and wellness through its Healthy Families Initiative. With earnest intent to depart from the traditional form of school food service and strengthen the well-being of students and the community at large, UT Elementary partners with St. David’s Foundation, the University of Texas at Houston School of Public Health (UTSPH) and others to provide opportunities for students and their families to access and learn about healthy food options.

In 2012, with a grant from St. David’s Foundation, UT Elementary’s state-of-the-art commercial kitchen, St. David’s EduKitchen, was built as part of the new Healthy Horns Hall. The school wanted to serve fresh, healthy food to its students for free every day and extend its reach as a demonstration school.

“As an institution of learning we cannot in good conscious educate our students in the classroom without demonstrating the importance of preparing their minds and bodies for optimum learning,” said UTES executive director, Dr. Melissa Chavez.

When St. David’s Foundation commissioned UTSPH to evaluate the impact of the kitchen on the school environment and children’s dietary behaviors, UT Elementary administrators were excited to learn the results. UTSPH researchers collected seven types of data using a combination of questionnaires, surveys and focus groups. Data collected from parents

and students overwhelmingly demonstrated the parents’ satisfaction with the type of food being served at school

and their child’s understanding of nutrition. Likewise, in a focus group, students articulated their definition of being healthy, offering variations of “staying fit and staying active.” They defined healthy eating as meaning “eating something that’s good for you” and “something that helps your body” and “makes you stronger.”

Overwhelmingly, UT Elementary students stated that they enjoyed their new cafeteria because they had healthier lunches and knowledgeable kitchen staff. One student said of the new cafeteria, “It’s more organized and has healthier foods than fast foods. Before we had a kitchen our lunch was really unhealthy because we had a lot of fast food like burgers, pizza and hot dogs…this year we had a lot of healthy foods like salad and pasta.” Likewise another student shared, “they [cafeteria staff] have time to cook the food and make it themselves and they have better quality ingredients that are healthier.”

These testimonies offer UT Elementary School adminis-tration the continued support to make health and nutrition a focal point in both curriculum and practice. “We know that healthy changes at school don’t always translate to positive healthy changes in eating at home,” said Chavez. “That’s why we remain dedicated to the Healthy Families Initiative. And keeping in mind the school’s mission as a demonstration school for best practices, we want to extend the influence of the initiative to communities beyond the school where change is most radically needed.”

RESEARCH SHOWS

EDUKITCHEN HAS HELPEDCHANGE STUDENT ATTITUDES



Leading by example is what sets third-grade UT Elementary School teacher Mia Tannous apart. She has taught for eight years, seven of which have been at UT Elementary. A language arts and social studies teacher, Tannous teaches her students more than the subject material— she teaches them to be accepting, cooperative, loving and empathetic leaders. Her teaching philosophy has evolved in her career. She started with the mindset that each child had to learn the same information, but during her second year of teaching, she realized that she was not allowing the opportunity for her students to be thinkers. She has since learned to teach at each child’s level, creating the space to explore interests. As a devoted teacher, Tannous also provides a structured environment for her students, believing that children need structure to feel safe. “My students report how they love that my class is calm. They feel safe discussing their feelings, and feel safe that bullying is never acceptable,” she explained. “They feel they are part of a community of learners.”

Tannous’s commitment to making UT Elementary School a better place extends beyond the classroom. By taking care of herself first through exercising and eating healthier, Tannous sets the example of being mentally and physically fit to her students and colleagues. She started a staff wellness initiative, in which she hopes that her colleagues will follow in her footsteps of healthier living.

Tannous is a huge cheerleader for students and staff, and her heart shines through her teaching and active involvement with UT Elementary. “While serving on the social committee, Mia made sure that the school remembered

special events and recognized losses,” says Kelly Mullin, director of academic programming. “The last two years Mia organized T-shirt orders so that staff members could wear a shirt to honor a beloved teacher who battled cancer for two years.”

The positive impact Tannous has on the school is clear. She truly believes in each child’s potential, and she goes the extra mile in helping them, often coming in early and staying late. Tannous equally feels the love and support from her UTES family. “What I enjoy at UT Elementary the most is the respect the children and adults have for one another,” she said. “There is something magical about our school that is hard to explain.”

TEACHER OF THE YEAR

“MY STUDENTS REPORT HOW THEY LOVE

THAT MY CLASS IS CALM...THEY FEEL

THEY ARE PART OF A COMMUNITY OF

LEARNERS.” — MIA TANNOUS

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STARS OF TEXAS SUPERHEROES

LEAVING LONG-LASTING LEGACIES FOR LITTLE LONGHORNS

Each year the Star of Texas Award is given to individuals who strongly support the mission of UT Elementary School

and whose gifts of time and resources have significantly enhanced the school’s programmatic efforts and goals.

The UT Elementary School superheroes awarded this year have provided unique endowments to ensure that all

Little Longhorns — those attending UT Elementary now and in the future — have an enriched education experience.

KEITH AND ALICE MAXIE: MUSIC TO OUR EARSKeith and Alice Maxie are not only University of Texas at Austin alumni, but truly superheroes on the UT Elementary School campus. The Maxies visit UT Elementary twice a week, every week, to volunteer in the first- and third-grade classrooms. Their experience as volunteers made them realize what a difference an endowment gift for the school’s music program could make in the lives of children. They wanted to honor Keith’s parents, talented musicians who believed exposing their children to music would broaden their horizons. And understanding the importance of the arts, the Maxies wanted to make certain all UT Elementary students had access to music instruction in school every year, forever.

ADAM AND MARY FRAIN CRIACO: LIONS, TIGERS AND BEARS — OH MY!Adam and Mary Frain Criaco have created an endowment to provide UT Elementary School second graders with a much-anticipated trip to the San Antonio Zoo every year, forever. Adam Criaco received his law degree from The University of Texas at Austin, where he met his future wife Mary Frain who received her degree in secondary education from the College of Education. Mary went on to become a teacher and a principal at a middle school in Houston. Supporters of the UT Law School, the Criacos also wanted to honor Mary’s commitment to education. Their decision to fund the zoo trip means the world to many students who have never been to San Antonio or seen exotic animals up close. Adam Criaco says it’s the best investment he ever made.

DAVID BOURLAND: BOOKS TO CHANGE OUR WORLDDavid Bourland, who is both an employee and alum of The University of Texas at Austin, got a chance to tour UT Elementary last spring when he came as a member of the University Masonic Lodge to award the Lamar Medals of Honor to chosen students. He was so impressed with the school and the students, he wanted to make an important gift in honor of his father, Bradley Bourland. The senior Mr. Bourland came from humble beginnings, truly loved books, and knew how a great education could change his life. It was fitting that David Bourland created a sustaining endowment named after his dad, which will provide new books to the Little Longhorn school library every year, forever.

2013–2014UT ELEMENTARY DONORSCONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED SEPTEMBER 1, 2013 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2014


VISUALIZE GRADUATION SOCIETY

The Visualize Graduation Society is a

multi-year giving society for those who

have pledged to invest at least $1,000

per year of unrestricted funds for a

period of five years or more. Our Visualize

Graduation Society members play a

critical role in our ability to fulfill our

mission, and are invited to join our fifth-

grade graduation ceremony each year.

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Carolyn and Dave Bartelli

Janet Mayer Bates

Laura and Steve Beuerlein

Carmel and Tom Borders

Brook Anne Broesche

Mack and Sally Brown

Brian and Diane Bryant

Sherry and Bill Buchanan

Buena Vista Foundation

Penny and Dan Burck

Norma V. Cantu

Ruy and Dionne Carrasco

Rick Chambers and Camille McNamara

Preston and Robiaun Charles

Melissa Chavez and Charles Soto

Graciela and Francisco Cigarroa

Clarke Family Foundation

Bill and Sandy Fivecoat

David and Barbara Gamble

Mike Golden

Lisa and Sandy Gottesman

Vaughn Gross

The Hay Girls

Ted and Margaret Henken

Courtney and Blake Houston

Amy and Kevin Imes

Suzon and Bill Kemp Family

Michael and Jeanne Klein

Fritz and Mary Korth

Bill and Lou Ann Lasher

Perry Lorenz

Michael and Lynda MacLeod

Mathers Family

Christine Mattsson and John McHale

Keith and Alice Maxie

Laura Merritt and J. P. Kloninger

Kris and Bryce Miller

Mithoff Family Charitable Foundation

Walker and Shanell Moody

Karin and Sonny Morgan, John Eagle European

The Mike A. Myers Foundation

Karen Nelson

Howard and Amy Nirken

Pat and Julie Oles

David and Jane Oshinsky

Cheyne and Sandra Pace

Tess and Greg Peters

PhoNatic Vietnamese Cuisine

Lisa and Randy Ramirez

George and Fran Ramsey

Red Velvet Events, Inc.

Don and Gina Reese

Paul and Virginia Resta

Rodney Rideau

Erica and Victor Saenz

John C. Schweitzer

James and Mallory Shaddix

Dan and Maura Sharp

Molly and Ed Sharpe

Susie and Chris Shields

Jan Slagter

The Stahl Family Foundation

Katie Starley

Studio 8 Architects

The Tapestry Foundation

Gregory J. Vincent

Barbara Wallace

Joe Bill Watkins

Buzzy Woodworth

Harriet Youngblood


55% INSTRUCTION

1% HEALTH SERVICES

5% DEVELOPMENT

6% FOOD SERVICES

13% GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

EXPENSES

REVENUE

13% PHILANTHROPIC GIFTS

10% THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

7% FEDERAL FUNDING (FOR TITLE PROGRAMS AND FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH)

3% EARNED INCOME (SUCH AS PRE-K TUITION)

67% STATE FUNDING (FOR AVERAGE DAILY ATTENDANCE, SPECIAL EDUCATION, BILINGUAL ED, ETC)

2013–2014 BUDGET

10% SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2% GUIDANCE, COUNSELING AND EVALUATION SERVICES

1% STUDENT TRANSPORTATION

7% MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS

where does my donation go?

We strive to set the standard for excellence in

education and share best practices widely. Your

philanthropic gifts go toward the programs and

materials that would not otherwise happen —

including STEM and wellness courses, field trips,

teacher development, tutoring, summer school,

Saturday camps, and technology. We consider

these items a vital part of insuring that our students

are academically successful, engaged in learning,

and on the path to college.

In 2013–14, philanthropic gifts were spent on the following items:

• STEM teacher and class supplies

• Wellness teacher and class supplies

• Music supplies

• Technology and software for

student learning

• Summer school

• Tutoring

• Field trips to:

- Austin Science Center (PK, Kinder)

- Austin Zoo (PK)

- Ballet Austin (Kinder)

- Crowe’s Nest Farm (PK)

- IMAX theatre (Kinder, 3rd, 4th)

- Inner Space Cavern (Kinder)

- Institute of Texas Cultures (4th)

- Outdoor school (5th)

- Red Yarn Productions (PK)

- San Antonio Zoo (2nd)

- Texas State Aquarium/

Marine Sciences (5th)

- The Thinkery (Kinder, 3rd, 4th)

- Zach Scott Theatre (PK, Kinder,

1st, 3rd, 4th)

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Jennifer and Sam Adair

Felicia Adams

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David B. Bourland

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Elizabeth and Jack Green Musselman

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Francisco Gutierrez

Dottie Hall

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Janet E. Harman and Kent Mayes*

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Karen Haslund

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Christi and Richard Hay

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Betty Hewell

Betsy and Geoff Hicks Family

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Suzon and Bill Kemp Family

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Barbara and Bart Knaggs

Albert Koehler

Suzanne P. Kossow

Aileen H. Krassner

Ellen B. Kreitler

Pat Thompson Laitala

Dolly Lambdin and Larry Abraham

Wayne and Barbara Langham

Norma L. Leben

George Ledbetter

Mary Ledbetter

Pamela D. Ledbetter

Catherine Leija

Maria Isabel Leon

Romi and Barry Lewis

Jennifer L. and Harmon J. Li

Raul Gerardo Liendo

Joe Limon

Dyana Limon-Mercado

Lisa Lindquist

Sarah Y. Lo

Denise Macleod

Phil and Cristina Madrid

Sly Majid

Diana M. Maldonado

Monica Marquez-Garcia

Sergio Martin and Amelia Mendoza

Amy and Charles Martin

Octavio N. Martinez Jr. and Clarissa Moreno

Norman L. and LaVonne P. Mason

Keith and Alice Maxie

Tim and Sam McClure

Randy and Jenna McEachern

Michelle A. McGovern

Matthew and Sarah Meigs

Linda Miller

Melissa P. Mines

Thomas Miranda

George H. Mitchell

Jason Molin

Maxine and Bill Montgomery

Cheryl Moran

Kristi and David Moriarty

The Morrow Family

Ryan W. Mueller

Carolyn T. Myers

Julie A. Nance

Beverly N. Nation

Nancy T. Neavel

Bart N. Nichols

Katherine L. Nickel

Carly Nieri

Carla H. Northington

Katie and Patrick O’Brien

Chris and Katie Ogden

Patti Ohlendorf

Jessica O’Mary

Carmen Ortiz

Angela and James Osborn

Randy and Caro Palmatier

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Rebecca Clowe Palmer

Robert H. Paslay

Liliana Patino

Susan Patten

Shannon and Blake Paul

Penne and Andrew Peacock

Jerry Perkins

Susan Perkins

The Perroni Family

Audie and Lee Pete

Al Peterson

Diana Phillips

Michelle Phillips

Jamie A. Puryear

Chelsea Rajagopalan

Lisa and Randy Ramirez*

Mark A. and Michelle L. Rangel

Susan H. Reid

Jay Remington

Ethel and David Richard

Faith Roberts

Susan F. Robin

Nancy N. Robinson

Rebekah C. Roche

Elizabeth Rose

Pamela Saegert

Mary H. Schmidt

Nancy Schmidt

Gayle A. Scott

Laurie Scott

Eugene Sepulveda and Steven Tomlinson

Donna W. and George C. Shipley

Komika Sims

Keri Smeaton

Evan and Julia Smith

Kay Smith

Scarlett Lea Smith

Kathleen D. Smith-Willman

Hillary Snyder

David T. Stevens

Virginia A. Steyners

Michelle Strawn

Audra Pineda Strubbe

Takamatsu Family

Tim Taliaferro

Kathie Tam

Kiyoshi Tamagawa

Jackie and Jerry Tarter

Ingrid and James Taylor

Carol Thomas

Jim and Marsha Tice

D’Anne Tidwell

Gail Totten

Anne Tounget

Benjamin and Penny Trimble

Susan E. Underwood

Charlene A. Urwin

Juanita M. Vasquez

Kimberly Vincent

Rebecca R. Vore

Suzanne Wallen**

Jennifer L. Wang

Jean S. Warren

Chloe Weatherly

Marlene H. Weitzel

Mike Martinez and Lara Wendler

Wendy Wheless

Deborah M. Willson

Julie Wilson

Kimberly A. Wilson

Tomi and Pete Winstead

Lucia Norton Woodruff

Justin Yancy

J. Dudley Youman III

Barry and Janet Young

Angie Pete Yowell and Curt Yowell

David Yowell

Linda R. and Keith A. Zimmerman

Ashley S. Zimmermann

ORGANIZATIONS

Active Life Inc.

Adonit

Apple Inc.

Austin Pi Beta Phi Foundation

Garth C. Bates Jr. Memorial Fund

Bazaarvoice

Boardwalk Cleaning Company

Buena Vista Foundation

H-E-B

Capital Metro

Carl and Aune Lind Family Foundation

Catellus Development Group

Central Park Pediatric Dentistry

Chevron Corporation

Dell Inc.

Emmanuel Episcopal Church

Envy Nails and Spa

Creekmore and Adele Fath Charitable Foundation

Faulkner Family Foundation

Firelight Films

Frost Bank Tarrytown

FuturoFund Operating Expenses of the Austin Community Foundation

Google Inc.

Henken LLC

I Live Here, I Give Here

Illusions Rentals and Designs

J&S Audio Visual

KDK-Harman Foundation

Kung Fu Academy

L & M Charitable Foundation Inc.*

Long Center for the Performing Arts

Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation

T.C. Lupton Jr. Family Foundation of Communities Foundation of Texas

Melting Pot

Mercury Mambo

Network for Good

Pivot, Inc.

Propaganda Hair Group

Fran and George Ramsey Charitable Fund of the Austin Community Foundation

Red Velvet Events, Inc.

Rocky Conly Cinematography

The Stahl Family Foundation

Starbucks Bee Caves

Studio 8 Architects*

SXSW

Sylvan Learning of Austin

Synergy Fitness Bootcamp

Tarrytown Pharmacy

University Co-op

University Federal Credit Union

University Masonic Lodge Foundation

West Austin Youth Association

Whole Foods

World Peas

George and Fay Young Foundation

* Donors who have contributed to the capital campaign this year

** Donors who made a planned gift this year

2013–14 COMMUNITY PARTNERSA Community for Education (ACE)

ACCESS to Learning

Austin Achieve Academy

Action Based Learning

Active Life Movement

Austin District-Charter Collaborative

Austin Energy

Austin Independent School District

B*Tru Arts

Big Red Dog Engineering

BLOCKS Science Collaborative

Capital Gymnastics

Center Stage Texas

City of Austin

Creative Action

Dell employees

East Austin College Prep

Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program Travis County

First Tee

Frost Bank

Girl Start

Google

Green Gate Farms

Harmony Schools

H-E-B

H20 for Life

Humanities Texas

IDEA Austin

Ignite A Dream

Joe’s Bakery

Jungle Jim

KDK-Harman Foundation

Keep Austin Beautiful

KIPP Austin

Lil Yappers (Youth Advocacy Program)

Little Longhorn League (L3)

Lower Colorado River Authority

McKinney Roughs Nature Park

MEND

Neighborhood Longhorns

NYOS Charter School

Pan-Am Recreation Center

Responsive Classroom

San Juan Diego Catholic High School

Sky Candy

State Farm Youth Advisory Board

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School

Sustainable Food Center

Texas Child Study Center

Texas Parks and Wildlife

The Thinkery

University Co-op

University Federal Credit Union

University of Texas at Austin

Blanton Museum of Art

Cockrell School of Engineering

College of Education

College of Communication

College of Fine Arts

College of Natural Sciences

LBJ School of Public Affairs

Rec Sports

School of Architecture

School of Human Ecology

School of Nursing

School of Social Work

University Development Office

UT Physics Circus

UT Strings Project

UT Taekwondo

University of Texas at Houston

Health Science Center

Wayside Schools

WeAreTeachers.com

West Austin Youth Association

Wine and Food Foundation of Texas

YMCA


2013–14 MANAGEMENT BOARDDr. Jennifer Adair – 2015Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education

Dr. Kathy Armenta – 2017School of Social Work

Dr. Robiaun Charles – 2016Associate Vice President for Development and External Relations, DDCE

Dr. Chiquita Watt Eugene – 2014(2nd term) City of Austin

Dr. Andrea Flower – 2014Department of Special Education, College of Education

Dr. Mark Gooden, Chair – 2015Department of Educational Administration, College of Education

Dr. Julian Heilig – 2014Department of Educational Administration, College of Education

Ms. Suzon Kemp – 2017Community Volunteer

Dr. Dolly Lambdin – 2016Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, College of Education

Dr. Bill Lasher – 2015Professor Emeritus, Community Volunteer

Mr. Randy Ramirez – 2015Senior Program Manager, Adaptev

Ms. Josefina Villacana Casati – 2015UTES Parent

Dr. Laurie Scott – 2015Department of Music and Human Learning, College of Fine Arts

Dr. Ed Sharpe – 2013(3rd term) Department of Educational Administration, College of Education

2013–14 DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL MEMBERSCAPITAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE:

Betsy AbellBuena Vista Foundation

Hughes AbellLlano Partners, Ltd.

Laura BeuerleinHeritage Title Company of Austin

Sandy GottesmanLive Oak-Gottesman Group

Vaughn GrossCommunity Volunteer

Rusty KelleyBlackridge, TX

Jeanne KleinThe Klein Foundation

Michael KleinThe Klein Foundation

Perry LorenzCommunity Developer

Howard NirkenDuBois, Bryant, & Campbell, L.L.P.

Julie Oles, Co-ChairCommunity Volunteer

Pat Oles, Co-ChairBarshop & Oles Co.

Layton WilsonPresident, Layton B. Wilson Company

ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE:

Leslie BlairDivision of Diversity and Community Engagement

Penny Burck, ChairCommunity Volunteer

Sandy FivecoatWeAreTeachers.com

Adriane FosterDental Hygienist

Courtney HoustonWest Austin Youth Association

Aileen KrassnerCommunity Volunteer

Leslie Leal-GaunaQ Communications Group

Cindy LoRed Velvet Events

Lisa Henken RamirezNetSpend Corporation

Buzzy WoodworthWoodworth Homes

STAFF

Dr. Robiaun Charles, CFREAssociate Vice President for Development and External Relations, DDCE

Dr. Melissa ChavezAssociate Vice President, DDCE Executive Director, UT Elementary School

Dr. Sherri SandersAssociate Vice President, DDCE

Dr. Ed SharpeManagement Board Vice-Chair, The University of Texas at Austin

Dr. Gregory J. VincentVice President for Diversity and Community Engagement

Angie Pete Yowell, CFREAssociate Director of Development, DDCE

thank

you!

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Austin, TX 78702

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UT Elementary is a part of the UT Charter School System within the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement at The University of Texas at Austin. The Division of Diversity and Community Engagement advances socially just learning and working environments that foster a culture of excellence through diverse people, ideas, and perspectives. We engage in dynamic community-university partnerships designed to transform our lives.

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