Montessori School of MauiA N N UA L r e p o rt f o r f i s c A L y e A r 2 0 1 2 – 2 0 1 3

Robert V. Pellettieripresident

Tulasi Root Dennisvice president

Sheila Haynessecretary

Bart Santiagotreasurer

Jeremy Baldwin

Susan Bendon

Sarah Bredhoff

Christy Churchill

Allyson Freeland

Karin Frost

Heather Haynes

Frederick Rawe

Klaus Simmer

Christopher Smith

David Spee

Catherine Stephens

Clay Sutherland

honorary board members

Annie Nelson

Cynthia Quisenberry

Cherry Anne Sutherland

head of school

René Anderson-Vorfeld

board of directors2012–2013 René Anderson-Vorfeld, Head of School

administration

Cheryl Kaupalolo, Business ManagerKasey Amuro, Business Office AssistantSue Schmidt, Admissions DirectorKrista Sherer, Administrative AssistantThomas Daubert, Development DirectorMeshay Dempsey Christiansen, Development Assistant

toddLEr CLassroom

‘Ōhi’a: Emma Stoller Whitney, Teacher Whitney Harrell, Assistant

Primary CLassrooms

Kamani: Judy Doucette, Teacher Alejandra Carta, AssistantKukui: Jeffrey Friedman, Teacher Genevieve Duhau, AssistantMonkeypod: Shana Driscoll, Teacher Valerie Gobel, AssistantNara: Krissy Ka‘ipolani Kaina, Teacher Cheryl Tabaco, AssistantPlumeria: Janie Kunin, Teacher Anne Colletta, Assistant

LowEr ELEmEntary CLassrooms

Banyan: Emily Severson, Teacher Nancy La Joy, AssistantJacaranda: Gloria Del Rivo, Teacher Amanda Asue, AssistantWiliwili: Jolyne Rego, Teacher Hidemi Hiraga, Assistant

UPPEr ELEmEntary CLassrooms

Mamane: Christine Han, Teacher Marie-Laure Ditte, Assistant‘Iliahi: Alastair Hebard, Teacher Alysha Asue, Assistant

middLE sChooL CLassroom

Koa: Melinda Lyle Javier Kele Sipman, Assistant

rEsoUrCE tEaChErsArt: Sandra GuerardGarden Educator: Todd BlantonJapanese: Hidemi HiragaMusic: Mary Lynne GoodePhysical Education: Nancy La JoySpanish: Elianne Santin

LibRARiAN, FieLD TRiP AND ReNTALS CooRDiNAToRDheya Kealoha

STuDeNT SuPPoRT SPeCiALiSTJudy Evans

exTeNDeD CARe Primary: Kele Sipman, Kate Ward and Rebecca WuamettElementary: Amanda Asue

MAiNTeNANCeTony Akina, Head of MaintenanceDrew Ickes, Maintenance AssistantMaria De la Luz Broudreau, CustodianRocky Planesi, Custodian List as of 5/30/12

faculty & staff 2012-2013

Montessori School of MauiDearest Families and Friends,

Another year of joyous and active learning is depicted within these

pages. We are filled with gratitude for all those who have so generously

supported our mission of providing an outstanding and authentic

Montessori education to Maui’s children. Dr. Maria Montessori said

that “the hands are the instruments of man’s intelligence – the human

hand allows the mind to reveal itself.” This implies engagement and

activity. Through hands-on, integrated and relevant experiences the

children engage actively in a continuous cycle of learning – inspiration,

collaboration, creation, communication and celebration. They then

find themselves back within moments of insight and awareness of the

value and true joy of the educational process, thus carrying a passion for

learning and doing throughout their lives and sharing it with others.

This past year has been another dynamic one across our campus.

We responded to the needs of our greater community by opening a

5th Primary (Kamani) class, offering more spaces in an outstanding

program for early childhood learning. On the heels of a year-long study

by the staff-led Technology Committee, we dove in and completed

phase one of our Technology Initiative. New fiber wiring was strung all

throughout campus, robust upgraded service agreements were initiated

and new phone and database systems were put in place, enhancing

our infrastructure to support the operational needs of our educational

environment for years to come. And we introduced a new outreach

opportunity for our Maui community as the Montessori School of

Maui hosted a High School Information Night. Similar to a college fair,

high school representatives shared information about their respective

programs for families of Middle School students from our school and

others who were reviewing their options. These, in addition to serving

260 students – a historical record for our school – are but a few of our

many achievements.

The continued support from our community, in the form of unrestricted,

restricted and in-kind gifts to the school allow us to continue offering

opportunities for inspired and experiential learning – and we remain

so grateful for this generosity.

Please feel free to visit us at any time to witness joyful learning at its best.

Mahalo nui loa,

Robert Pellettieri René Anderson-VorfeldPresident, Board of Directors Head of School

GRowiNG GLobAL CiTizeNS

SiNCe 1978

The Montessori School of Maui provides

a comprehensive curriculum from early childhood

into adolescence that employs a collaborative

learning environment to stimulate a student’s

critical thinking skills, cultivate an inquisitive

mind and empower children to actively

participate in the rapidly changing environment

of the twenty-first century.

The Montessori School of Maui promotes• Academic excellence

• A love of learning• Mutual respect

• Environmental awareness and responsibility• Individual accountability within

a social framework

The Montessori School

of Maui is a non-profit

organization. We are a

non-denominational,

co-educational school

enrolling and providing

education to children

without regard to race,

nationality, gender, ethnic

origin or religious beliefs. 1

one of the four tenets of a Montessori education

is the use of tactile learning materials. Designed

by Maria Montessori and perfected from over 100

years of use, these inspirational materials help

our students translate the physical world into a

representational one and ground their education.

InspireA Montessori education inspires

not only a rich education but

also a genuine life-long love of

learning. Through the integration of

children of multiple ages, ethnicities

and socioeconomic backgrounds

within a space designed to entice,

educate and foster creativity, our

students challenge themselves to

create a microcosm of society within

each classroom – building friendships,

learning to work with others who are

different than themselves, providing

direction and leadership to friends

and developing patience and concern

for others as they navigate their

daily work. Within this enriching

environment, our students are truly

inspired and we continue to be so

moved by each of them and all that

they achieve!

“Only through freedom and environmental

experience is it practically possible for

human development to occur.”

– Maria Montessori

each learning material teaches just one skill or concept at a time. For example, young children need to learn how to button buttons and tie bows as they develop Practical Life skills. To support this, Dr. Montessori designed “dressing frames.”

built-in control of error in many of the Montessori materials allows children to determine if the exercise has been successfully completed. The teacher generally does not need to correct the work. The child can try again, ask a friend for help or go to a teacher for suggestions if the work doesn’t look quite right.

Montessori materials use real objects and actions to translate abstract ideas into concrete form. For example, Dr. Montessori designed bead lengths to represent basic quantities for younger students and, later, the decimal system and larger numbers.

The materials are ingeniously designed to allow children to work independently with very little direction. The students are empowered to come into the environment, choose their own work, use it appropriately and put it away without help. The materials are also designed to follow the students throughout their education; they are like familiar faces greeting them in their new classrooms as they advance.

within our Montessori classrooms, you will see Primary students forming words using 3-dimensional letters called the “movable alphabet” or children kneeling together on the floor to collaborate over a puzzle map of the unites States.

Children may feel like they are simply playing games with their friends but they are actually learning in a uniquely-designed curriculum that takes them, one step at a time and according to a predetermined sequence, through concepts of increasing complexity.

For students of every age, the teacher is their trusted

ally and the materials are their tools for discovery,

growth and development. As children progress

through a Montessori education, they draw upon

their knowledge and use of the materials. because

older students have built a solid foundation from their

concrete learning, they move gracefully into abstract

thinking, which further transforms their learning.

in the Montessori environment, children are inspired to develop their comprehension of subjects from a number of angles and then present their understanding in ways that allow them to utilize their personal interests and strengths, while also developing challenging areas. Here, one of our Lower elementary students has prepared a report on the Timeline of Life, expressing her understanding of science and evolution in written and visual forms.

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Inspireeach year, our students come together to work in the true spirit of giving and help collect food for two wonderful Maui non-profits. Lower elementary students supported a Maui Food bank drive, while our Toddler and Jacaranda classes collected food for women Helping women.

“Caring for others, nourishing, developing and enhancing ‘what it is to be human,’ working for the public good and focusing on quality of life” – philanthropy. it is incredibly powerful to see young people develop and experience these aspects of philanthropy at a young age. we are truly changing the future

of our world by connecting our young people to the needs of others in their community and the challenges of our changing planet. This year, members of our Philanthropy Committee raised over $1,000 through an on-campus walk-A-Thon and directed their generosity to A Keiki’s Dream, which helps some of Maui County’s neediest children by granting them a day of their dreams.

on March 7, our students were inspired to develop healthy bodies through our annual Fun and Fitness Day. All of our elementary-level students participated in three challenging and fun-filled fitness sequences. Young people ran, played and cheered one-another on to success as they pushed their bodies and experienced the joy of physical exercise.

it is so powerful for young people to have the opportunity to leave our beautiful island, in order to see its opportunities, challenges and history more clearly. every two years, our 7th and 8th graders enjoy an inspirational journey to washington, D.C. This year was particularly memorable, as the trip included the experience of a live speech by President barack obama while visiting Arlington National Cemetery on Veterans Day.

This year, our Mamane Class enjoyed a trip to oahu, which included a visit to the bishop Museum and an overnight stay on the battleship Missouri – two powerful opportunities to explore our state’s history and culture. Then, the trip ended with a fun-filled day at the wet ‘n’ wild Hawaii water theme park.

Nothing develops and inspires creativity, confidence and the love of performance like participation in a school play! This year, our upper elementary classes presented Robin Hood and The Chronicles of Narnia for fellow peers and our parent community.

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CreateFrom art, to hands-on work in

our Living Classroom, to the

development of math and language

skills, the Montessori materials and

environment invite curiosity, develop

interests, allow for the expression of

individuality and creativity, and truly

promote a life-long love of learning.

Within the Montessori environment,

another essential tenet is the

development of intrinsic motivation.

By design, teachers use this

approach to help build self-esteem,

independence and self-motivation

in our students, so that the child

is motivated by interests, personal

goals and internal desires – not the

comparison of grades, punishment or

material rewards.

Through a carefully prepared environment within

each classroom, students are able to learn what

interests them as individuals and utilize this passion

within their approach to their own learning. As

they advance into elementary classes, students

may express their understanding of a history or

science lesson through a written report, art project,

experiment, presentation or combination, while also

being challenged to develop those aspects of them

that are less “comfortable.” Simultaneously, children

are allowed to develop a love of the learning process.

Primary students use the moveable alphabet to create words that match concrete objects in their environment and then translate them to written form as they develop their writing skills.

expression through art is a natural motivation for many young children. The Montessori classroom and later, advanced work with our Art Resource Teacher, allows children to develop their talents, experience the joy of self expression and advance their individual creativity.

Students in our upper elementary classrooms have the opportunity to follow their own inner motivation and creativity to explore a deeper understanding of science and other aspects of the curriculum of particular interest to them.

This year, the School responded to the needs of the community by creating a fifth Primary Classroom. utilizing existing space on campus and current staff, we created the new Kamani Class, which served as many as 20 students age 3-6 throughout the year.

Artistic creation is reinforced throughout a Montessori education. At the conclusion of the year, Art Resource Teacher Sandra Guerard compiled many beautiful and inspired works from the Lower elementary, upper elementary and Middle School students to display as a part of our delightful Student Art Gallery.

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All throughout the year, students participated in an array of after school studios that inspired them to develop their creativity and move their bodies through classes in cooking, ceramics, dance, watercolor, kickboxing and more.

This year, members of our Parent Teacher organization (PTo) formed a Sustainability Committee and, among their achievements, they successfully launched a Farm Stand. The volunteers sorted and sold donations every other week from our parent community and raised over $2,000 in support of our Living Classroom!

on April 26, students from our school participated in the 14th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Maui Peace Poetry Awards Program. out of 819 entrees, 21 of our young people were recognized for their outstanding creations and had the opportunity to read their work for the parents and fellow participants at the ceremony. Among our representatives was Sophia blumenstein, who was further recognized as a member of the Golden Circle awardees.

Creating a sustainable earth, learning about

gardening and natural sciences, experiencing the

world around them and understanding how our

actions impact our community are all elements of

a Montessori education that are reinforced on a

daily basis and showcased each year as students

experience earth Day.

Students participated in exhibits on the various issues related to ecological preservation, water use, recycling, native and invasive plants and more, presented by guest speakers and peers in the upper elementary and Middle School classes.

A Middle School student made a presentation about the distribution of wealth and food around our world, preceding our “world Lunch” activity.

beginning simply with the experience of having their hands “in the soil,” to weeding and watering, and then on to understanding soil composition, composting and companion planting, our students develop a hands-on understanding of gardening, natural sciences and the joy of farm to table living in our Living Classroom.

elementary students appealed for food from their peers in other socioeconomic groups as part of the “world Lunch.”

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CommunicateAnother fundamental aspect of our

Montessori learning environment is peer

observation. In order for children to utilize

the engaging materials within each classroom,

they are first introduced to them through a

demonstration or lesson by the teacher. Then,

on an ongoing basis, children continue to learn

as they watch more experienced peers in the

environment engage with the materials. This

repetition not only helps the younger students;

by sharing with a peer, students challenge

themselves to extend and display their knowledge

to others. Nothing secures the mastering of a skill

better than having taught it to another.

Several times throughout the year, students in our Primary classrooms welcomed their parents and family members into the classroom, showing them around their environment, sharing their knowledge of classroom materials and recently completed work, and serving tea – practicing grace, courtesy and hospitality across generations.

on october 11, parents enjoyed the opportunity to physically experience what it is like to be a Montessori student. Participants visited each classroom, from Toddler through Middle School, and got down on the floor to experience the joy of learning from a child’s perspective along with their peers through the use of Montessori materials. inhibitions were set aside and the joy of learning and working together was experienced first-hand!

Children begin to develop their writing skills as early as our Primary class level.

The Montessori materials provide our students with the unique ability to develop their use of language and the representation of it through writing.

7th and 8th year adolescent students work closely together on projects that incorporate the use of today’s leading computer applications into their daily curriculum.

Students in our upper elementary classrooms advance their knowledge of fractions and other advanced mathematics through the use of Montessori materials and the experience of observing and teaching one-another.

Young people in our Primary classrooms observe one another’s use and mastery of materials that teach writing and colors, as well as Practical Life skills such as basic meal preparation.

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Collaborate

Young people in our Toddler environment share their knowledge of the classroom materials.

Students in our Primary classrooms have a number of materials at their disposal to help navigate large numbers and introductory math problems.

even complex division problems can be fun when working together in an upper elementary classroom.

Lower elementary students increase their math skills and quiz one-another.

Middle School students collaborate on a video project, which entails writing a story board, capturing images around campus, developing music, editing and presenting to their peers.

Students in an upper elementary class worked together to research the impact of oil spills on our environment and, through their shared strengths, developed a comprehensive presentation.

our 100-year spring flood roused great curiosity among budding scientists in our Lower elementary classes, as these young people came together and faced the rain to measure rainfall amounts.

on November 29, the Montessori School of Maui hosted a High School information night, inviting representatives from high schools across the island to share admissions information with young people and their parents.

There is no greater way to learn the value of working together as a team than through participation in sports activities. Coach brett and Coach Kyle engaged our students as they advanced their skills in cross country, flag football and basketball, and competed against peer schools.

This year, the Montessori School of Maui adopted a portion of Haleakala Highway, collaborating with the upcountry Rotary Club and earth Medicine institute to help keep our island clean. on September 28, our teachers and staff scoured the roadway.

The Montessori environment inspires our students, teachers, parents and

community members to work together, play together, learn together and make a difference in our community by sharing resources, skills, experience and enthusiasm.

Building off of the other tenets of a solid Montessori education, our environment truly succeeds in creating a solid education and instilling a love of the learning process because of the unique use of collaborative learning. Students receive lessons either individually or within small groups in the classroom and then work individually, in pairs and within small groups to master each skill before going on to the next. By witnessing the successes and challenges of peer students, providing emotional support and friendship, and working together to solve problems, Montessori students develop increased social, leadership and presentation skills. This observation is not passive, but rather an active “taking in” of information.

For the 5th year, members of our school were invited to participate in restoration work on the island of Kaho‘olawe, volunteering their time and expanding their understanding of community service, collaboration and earth sciences.

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when young children at our school celebrate their birthday, it is a Montessori tradition to make a rotation around the sun, by walking around a candle in the center of the classroom, once for each of the number of years they have been alive and a special part of our lives.

This year, we partnered with parents Greg Shepherd and Mandy Grace and, thanks to their expertise, creativity, generosity and enthusiasm, we were able to launch a delightful new way for foodies and wine connoisseurs in our community to support our school. on March 1 we presented our first Dinner Project, featuring Roger Stettler, executive Chef at the Four Seasons Resort Maui, and we enjoyed another lovely meal on April 18, presented by Sean Christiansen, executive Chef at the Maui Country Club.

Celebrating, experiencing and honoring our collective history and culture are an important aspect of a well-rounded Montessori education. our young people participated in several field trips to partners in the community and we were also pleased to have a number of parents visit our classrooms, sharing their knowledge and experience.

our annual Lei Day celebration is always a highlight of our end-of-year activities. This year, the children danced, sang and chanted under a beautiful Maui sky as we brought our celebration of Hawaiian culture out to our upper field.

on May 3, we shared a lovely evening of fellowship with many of our ViP donors, celebrating the accomplishments of the year at our annual Mahalo Reception.

As a part of this year’s delightful Holiday Festival, presented by the PTo, children enjoyed storytelling while parents shopped for holiday gifts and supported the school.on october 26, over 230 parents joined us for our 2nd Annual

Ghoulin Rouge fundraiser, displaying their creativity and love of our school, and helping us raise much needed support.

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CelebrateFor over 3 5 years, our school

has brought people together to educate, inspire, develop and celebrate successes, partnerships, traditions and the simple joys of living.

on January 18, we welcomed beloved members of our students’ ‘ohana onto our campus for Kupuna Day. The children delighted in showing off their classrooms, campus and recent work.

dheya Kealoha first attended the Montessori School of Maui when she was 2 1/2 years old, in the quonset hut located in Haiku. She was a Montessori student from Primary through 5th grade. “i love the Montessori School of Maui so much that i have now been an employee for the past 11 years! i love that Montessori has taught me so many great skills that i am able to use in my everyday life. i also love the relationships and friendships i have created here.”

Jason Clark started attending the Montessori School of Maui in 1981 when the school’s location was Saint Rita’s Church. Jason lives on the North Shore and is the proud business owner of Maui Surf Journeys.

Juliet Clark started attending our school in 1989 at the Paia location. Juliet’s passion for the Montessori education made it easy when deciding where to send her daughter to school!

Justin Clark has fun memories of the Montessori School of Maui. He started in 1986 at the Saint Rita’s location. Justin currently works for Dakine, filming pro surfer ian walsh.

tulasi root dennis started attending the Montessori School of Maui in 1979 and is still very involved today. both of Tulasi’s children attend our school and she has been on the board of Directors for four years, specializing in Development and Special events.

Zoe whitney, one of our 2012 Graduates, just finished her freshman year at Maui High School. This spring, zoe won the Voter’s Choice Award for a video public announcement she made, plus $500 for Maui High. Congratulations zoe!

Alums . . . keep the photos and stories coming! You’re welcome to share them by email or within the Mobile Maria album on our Facebook page.

Cynthia Winans-Burns was born in Alhambra, California, in 1951 and she moved to O‘ahu in 1966. In 1978, Theresa Andreae opened the Montessori Children’s

Home, later named the Montessori School of Maui, in a Quonset hut at St. Rita’s Church in Haiku. Cynthia became Theresa’s assistant and, in Montessori and its respect for the individual child, Cynthia found her intellectual and philosophical home.

She received her Primary Certification through the Association Montessori Internationale at Santa Monica, came back to Maui and served as the school’s second primary classroom teacher. Later, she received a BA in education, graduating with honors from Chaminade University, and went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Integrative Learning from Endicott College in Boston. From classroom teacher, she advanced to curriculum director in 1996 and served as Head of School from 2000 through 2012.

Cynthia was truly a visionary, environmentalist, teacher trainer and children’s advocate. Although she would be the first to insist it was a group effort, Cynthia played a crucial role in establishing our permanent campus Upcountry. She worked with the Board to jury a design competition that resulted in the first—and award-winning—Montessori-designed classrooms in Hawai‘i. Through her inspiration, the campus also included a garden, which became the heart of the school. School gardens are now commonplace but Cynthia was one of the first to incorporate a living classroom. She also lobbied for our middle school, to complete the vision of a Montessori education from toddler through adolescence.

Cynthia’s two daughters, Emma and Charlotte, grew up along with our school. “As kids, we’d be there from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.,” said Emma. “When we left school, we came home to it. If Charlotte or I got into an argument with friends, Mom would sit us in a circle with the ‘talking rock.’ She taught us that you can’t hold anger in your heart. You have to hold peace.”

In her final months, Cynthia emphasized her wish to expand a Montessori education to more Maui children. It was our pleasure to work with Cynthia and her family to create the Cynthia Winans-Burns Scholarship Fund, helping to provide a Montessori education for the children of Montessori School of Maui alums.

Cynthia is survived by her husband Scott, daughters Emma and Charlotte, sisters Pamela Winans and Elizabeth Ohata, stepfather Cecil “Bugs” Barton, and many nieces and nephews. Her spirit also survives in the hearts and minds of a generation of Montessori students and their families. Mahalo and aloha Cynthia!

it is only possible to fully satisfy our mission of promoting academic excellence, a love of learning and mutual respect because each of our very qualified teachers and classroom assistants fully embodies the premise of lifelong learning each and every day. This begins with each of us, so that we can share it with every child. while many of our staff and teachers continue on a path of personal and professional growth, here are some milestones to celebrate from the past year.

Jolyne regoAs part of the ongoing professional development of our staff, many of our

teachers elect to participate in annual Montessori association conferences. This past year, Jolyne attended the American Montessori Society (AMS)

conference in Florida, networking with

other professionals across the country.

amanda asueit is always a pleasure to witness the development and increased contributions

of members of our school ‘ohana. This year, Amanda Asue completed her Montessori elementary certification. in addition to supporting the activities of the Jacaranda class as Assistant, she has also

been responsible for the care of countless young people in our Aftercare program. Congratulations Amanda!

Alumni News Honoring Staff Developmentit is always a pleasure to hear from our alumni. stories

of their successes and adventures provide even more credibility to the many benefits of a montessori education, as these members of our ‘ohana move on and make waves in our ever-changing world.

this year, we engaged our alumni through the “mobile maria” movement by asking former members of our school to pose for a photo along with maria montessori and describe where they have gone onto in life, thanks to the solid foundation of a montessori education.

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A hui hou and aloha

Congratulations!

August 24, 1951–June 3, 2013

in memoriam

Cynthia Winans-Burns Wdheya kealoha

jason clark

juliette clark

justin clark

tulasi root dennis

zoe whitney

Kailie ogasawara, maya Grimm, Charlotte Clarke, Zyanya Lee, nicholas Papritz and Preston Felker

Good luck to these 2009 8th Grade graduates who are now moving on to college:

selena agarano – Marist College

Catherine Carnabuci – Drexel university

marissa Godinez – university of Hawai‘i at Manoa

isabella hamilton – university of Colorado boulder

mcKenna Lickle – Colorado State university

mehran Karimabadi – Marist College

wyatt west – university of utah, David eccles School of business

ryder weymouth – whittier College

Aloha to the

Montessori School

of Maui

2013 8th Grade

Graduating Class

Krista shererAdministrative Assistant

Emma stoller whitney‘Ōhi’a Class Teacher

meshay dempsey Christiansen

Development Assistant

Jeffrey FriedmanKukui Class Teacher

Kasey amuroBusiness Office Assistant

todd BlantonGarden Resource Teacher

At the conclusion of this year, we said goodbye to several beloved members of our ‘ohana. while these transitions provide the opportunity for us to welcome new members into our circle, we wish to pause to thank each of the following for their many contributions to our School.

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Visionary $10,000 and above

bendon Family FoundationRena byerFrost Family FundJimmy and Honey bun HaynesMcinerny FoundationSally C. Taylor Charitable Lead Annuity Trust

adVoCatE $5,000 to $9,999

Jeremy and Michelle baldwinFred baldwin Memorial FoundationSumner and Angie erdmanMontessori School of Maui Parent Teacher organizationG.N. wilcox Trust

stEward $3,000 to $4,999

John and Kristi bendonPat and Paula FoleyMichael and Susan GrahamKevin and Sabrina Jardine

We are extremely grateful to each of the parents,

grandparents, family members, community

members, friends and institutions that came

together in support of the school this past year.

The following pages reflect Annual Fund, Tuition

Assistance and restricted gifts made to the

Montessori School of Maui between July 1, 2012,

and June 30, 2013. Ghoulin Rouge contributors

are listed separately. Mahalo!

mEntor $1,000 to $2,999

Cameron and Carrie belewzadoc w. & Lawrence N.

brown FoundationConstruction Machinery industrial,

LLC - Ken GerondaleScott and Tulasi DennisMarcia DeweyHawaii Association

of independent SchoolsHeather HaynesKimo and Sheila HaynesDaniel and Lynn KopycienskiMorgan Stanley Foundation

on behalf of Robert PellettieriPaia Fish Market and

Restaurant, inc.Adam SachsSmith builders LLCCate and John Stephens

Patron $500 to $999

Chris and Tamalyn baldwinDaniel and Heidi bigelowGary and eva blumensteinSarah bredhoffHenry brocklehurst and Lili MalteseMary FreitasJimmy and emmy GreenwellKaanapali Land Management Corp.John and Cheryl KaupaloloDaniel and Missy LickleChadwick Llanes

and Heidi DamasoDoug and Kay McLeodThomas NaglePete Norins and Salma Ansari Robert and Michelle PellettieriFrederick and Maria RaweLeonard and Kathy Sakaiwilliam SloperMaroe and Steph SmithDavid SpeeClay and Susan Sutherland

David and Deesha TuckerJason and Tomomi VerkaartRobert and René VorfeldJed and erica whiteRoberta and Leonard YuAnonymous

CarEtaKEr $250 to $499

Gene and beryl balMark bridgeford

and Danielle PerraultAdam and Janet burkeClint and Suzy ChurchillRyan and Christy Churchillben and Tess DeLisaDKK Properties LLCAllyson Freelandwarren FreelandKarin FrostAl and Laura JanneckSteven and Valerie SapournKlaus and Michele SimmerChris and Sara Smithbryan Smith

and Dori Rybacki-Smithben and Natasha SummitGus and Shawna TaylorAdi and Gal TrifonRobin wagstaff and Mandy Grace

FriEnd Gifts up to $249

Akina ohanaAmazon AssociatesKeith and Kasey AmuroGordon and Debbie AndrewsChristine Andrews

and James HeineMarie Grace AstillaJohn Astilla and Harmony HallasAlysha AsueAmanda AsueJody baldwinSteve, Anne and Collin barberLaila Jane barfieldblue Sky Aerial SolutionsGinny boomerMaria de la Luz boudreaubrian and Melanie briggsbrigit and bernard’s Garden CaféLoren and Katherine burgerScott and Cynthia burnsAlejandra CartaAndrew and oceania Castellinibrett and Meshay ChristiansenKeith and Kristen ChumleyJuliet Clark

Kristin Coccaro and Jeff berzollaTony and Anne CollettaGary Cox and Rebekah MelzerAndrew and Tara CrawfordMichael and Lisa CurrierThomas Daubert and Hal SeloverGloria Del RivoGriff and Jennifer DempseyKathy DepalmaJosh and Robyn DeSilvaRob and Tina DigmanMarie-Laure DittePeter and Lana DizyJudy DoucetteShana and James DriscollGenevieve and Claude Duhauenable Services LLCDennys eymardDavid and Christine FitchAuriol FlavellSean and elly FoleyFoodland Super Market LTDJeffrey FriedmanDru Glass-GraciaValerie and Mikel GobelMary Lynn and David GoodeKenneth and Jacqueline GoringPaul GotelKarl and Petra GrimmJohn Guarin and Kimmie ouchiSandra GuerardHaleakala Ranch CompanyChristine Hanwhitney HarrellJerry and Karen HartenbowerAlastair and Vivianne HebardDean and Hidemi Hiragaben and Yuko HoltTed and Margaret HoriTodd and Jennifer HoriLani and Ashley HowardJeff and Dawn HudsonCoe Huston

and Danielle Dewey-Hustoni Am The oceanDrew ickesJeffrey and Kelly Jameswalter and Heide Janneck

Cyndi and Stephan Jay-NoldenRobert and Rebecca JudgeKrissy Ka’ipolani KainaMakala KaupaloloDheya Kealohabill and Margaret KingAmy KojimaSadao and barbara Kojimabrian Konyk and Christine Allen Mark Kubinski

and Michelle ValentinNeal and Janie KuninNancy La JoyClifford and Lyron LeeDewitt Lickle

and Moonstar GreeneAkasha LooGordon and Annie LooMelinda Lyle-JavierThe Mabbutt FamilyGene and barbara Massaderik and Clare McFrazierPatt and Joseph NarroweMelinda NeuwirthMartin and Rita NewmanJennifer oberg and Craig MullinsYasuhito and Julie ogasawaraorchids of olinda, inc.Charles Parente

and elizabeth ignacio The Pascua ohanaAlison PearsonAndrew and Lauren PlemelJoshua and Suzy PorterMatt and erin PritchardKeha Quinabo and Momi ChunJavan and Keri QuinsaatFrancis and Mapu Quitazolivan and Lenka RapcanJolyne RegoPaul and Melissa ReyesJill RobertsAlika and Dorien RomanchakCaron and Louis RomeroJen and Tommy RussoRobert and Nicole Salvatierrabart and Jane SantiagoAlberto and elianne Santinbrigit Schaefer-weberSue SchmidtPolo Schneidewind

Ryan and Christy ChurchillAndrew CrawfordJoel DugiedFood for the Soul Cateringwarren, Allyson

and Maile FreelandGarnish eventsPaul GotelMandy GraceThe Grand waileaHaliimaile Pineapple CompanyHang Ten Rigging LLCHAPi FarmAnne and Dennett HesiaJennifer HoriHui No‘eau Visual Arts Center Drew ickesisland FlipbooksAndy “bear” KainaMark Kubinski

and Michelle ValentinKula Country FarmsAkasha and Annie LooMandy Grace DesignsAnnie MatsumotoMaui Academy of Performing ArtsMaui FarmersMaui Printing Company, inc.Maui RentsMaui Soda and ice works, LTDMaui TimeMaui TropixMilagros Food CompanyKris Mills PhotographyPanache DécorCharles Parente

and elizabeth ignacio Annie PolkMapu QuitazolLouie Romeroian Russell PhotographyValerie SapournSerpico’s Maui LLCGreg and Jamie ShepherdStarbucksMaster executive Chef Roger StettlerSun Fresh Hawaii, LLCDeesha TuckerDavid whitneyMichele winham

Greg and Jamie ShepherdKrista ShererKele Sipmanedwin and barbara SloperDonny and Sada SmithDudley Smith

and Carol ChilderhoseSouth Maui Clinicbarbara StehouwerDoug StuartLawrence and Cheryl Tabacobrian ThomasTitle Guaranty of Hawaii –

Michael PietschTJ Gomes Trucking Co, inc.Scott and Tania TurnerJoMarie and izaak TyrrellKris and Katarina VadlaRobert Vafaie

and Sarala DandekarKamryn VorfeldKylie VorfeldAlexander and Lily Grace wagstaffKate wardRebecca waumettCindi and Ron weldonDavid and emma whitneywind Horse and Company, LLPChen ziaofangAmit and Trish zohar

in-Kind GiFts

The Montessori School of Maui welcomes gifts of products, equipment, services and other items that enhance our educational programs and physical campus. Special thanks to the following families, friends and community partners for their contributions.

eric balinbinKyle barfieldTrish barker PhotographyGayle barklieRena byerbrett ChristiansenChef Sean Christiansen

Annual Giving

1918

GhoULin roUGE

On October 26, 2012, the Montessori

School of Maui held the Second

Annual Ghoulin Rouge fundraiser.

Parents, supporters and friends

donned a Halloween costume and

joined us for a frightfully good time

to help us collectively raise over

$90,000 in support of our school.

Private Lounge supporters

We wish to thank the following

individuals and organizations for

purchasing a private lounge at

the event.

ringmaster Lounge

Jeremy and Michelle baldwin

Maui Petroleum

Leonard Yu and Roberta beatty

Fire Eater Lounge

René Anderson-Vorfeld

Henry brocklehurst

and Lili Maltese

Judy Doucette

Angie erdmann

Roopa and Joe erlemann

Ally Freeland

Karin Frost

Susan and Michael Graham

John and Cheryl Kaupalolo

Dewitt Lickle

and Moonstar Greene

Peter Norins and Salma Ansari

Javan and Keri Quinsaat

Shellbeach investments, LLC

Pia Spee

Troy Tanga and Kelley Kramers

erica white

Fund-a-need and Event donors

The following generous

supporters contributed to the

Fund-a-Need drive, in support of

our Tuition Assistance Program,

or provided a contribution to the

event in-lieu of attendance.

David and Jackie Alliare

René Anderson-Vorfeld

Jeremy and Michelle baldwin

John and Kristi bendon

bendon Family Foundation

Henry brocklehurst

and Lili Maltese

Charles and Gloria buckingham

Kevin and Nova burns

Drew and oceania Castellini

Ryan and Christy Churchill

Scott and Tulasi Dennis

Jeff Drood

Tim and Lucy Forkner

Susan and Michael Graham

Heather Haynes

Jimmy and Honey bun Haynes

Kimo and Sheila Haynes

Coe Huston

and Danielle Dewey-Huston

John and Cheryl Kaupalolo

Daniel and Lynn Kopycienski

Neal and Janie Kunin

Paia Fish Market and

Restaurant, inc.

Danielle Perrault

Doug and wendy Peterson

Fred and Maria Rawe

Steven and Valerie Sapourn

David Spee

Aaron and Vonya Stice

Clay Sutherland

Robert and Cherry Anne

Sutherland

Jed and erica white

annual Fund – General operating supportThe Annual Fund underwrites all aspects of our program including teacher salaries, the maintenance of our campus, utility bills, the purchase and replacement of classroom materials, computers and software, and much more.

Tuition Assistance Programour Tuition Assistance Program enables families who otherwise would not have the opportunity to provide their children with the benefits and enjoyment of a Montessori education to become or remain a part of our ‘ohana. it also allows our students to develop diverse life-long friendships and helps assure that the socio-economic diversity of our student body mirrors the greater world in which our children live.

hawaiian scholarship Fundin an effort to further reinforce the cultural diversity of our school, the Montessori School of Maui also offers a Hawaiian Scholarship Fund, designed to help students who came to us through the Pauahi Keiki Scholarship Program to remain a part of our ‘ohana. Annually, an average of seven or eight young people from the Pauahi Program must leave our school as they reach age six and become ineligible for the scholarship. our goal is to bring the generosity of interested members of our community together with these families – to allow more of these young people to continue to enjoy the many benefits of an enriching Montessori education.

Cynthia winans-Burns scholarship FundCynthia winans-burns, former Head of School and member of our community for over thirty-three years, was a passionate advocate of the many benefits of a Montessori education. Following her wishes, the School has established this scholarship fund in her name. Contributions to the fund will support the tuition for children of Montessori School

of Maui alumni, helping to make an enriching education here on Maui possible for future generations.

technology initiative – Phase 1The Technology initiative is designed to make a long-term impact upon the professionalism of the school, efficiency of the administrative team and technological capabilities of each classroom. Future phases of this multi-year project will include the purchase of additional equipment and software for our classroom environments.

Planned GiftsPlanned gifts recognize your belief in the future of our school and your desire for its impact to be furthered for generations to come by including the Montessori School of Maui in your estate planning through a bequest, life insurance policy, fund, trust or other planned gift.

For more information about supporting the Montessori School of Maui, please contact the Development office at 808.573.1062. we are pleased to assist you and your philanthropic goals, as we partner together in support of a quality Montessori education.

Operating Budget and Financial Statement2012 – 2013

rEVEnUE

Tuition and Fees $2,773,875

Grants and Fundraisers 184,270

Annual Fund 76,735

other income 42,808

Reserves Allocated to bond Payment 76,811

total revenue $3,154,499

ExPEnsEsSalary and benefits $2,121,200

Classroom Supplies and Special Programs 101,203

other educational expenses 18,112

Grants, Fundraiser and Marketing expenses 111,524

Administrative expenses 37,278

Depreciation, Land and building Costs 626,053

Maintenance, utilities and insurance 139,129

total Expenses $3,154,499

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How You Can Help

PHoTo CReDiTS:

Trish barker

Herb Chang

Joyce Chin

Meshay Christiansen

Jane Stoller

Kris Mills

ian Russell

Lisa Villiarimo

You are important to us.

If we have inadvertently listed

your name and/or giving level

incorrectly, please let us

know by contacting the

Development office at

808.573.1062 so that we

may update our records.

Mahalo for your understanding

and support!

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2933 Baldwin Avenue • Makawao, Hawai‘i 96768

808.573.0374 • fax 808.573.0389 • www.momi.org

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