2. MISSION STATEMENT
To help each person develop his or her full
potential through language and literacy
We are able to accomplish our mission because of
our exceptional faculty and staff, whose credentials,
commitment and passion are unsurpassed.
We commit to offering the best environment
and ongoing support for them to serve and lead
in their fields.
LESLIE MUNSON, PH.D.
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
3. MESSAGE FROM BOARD CHAIR
AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
TABLE OF CONTENTS
No one prepares a child for school and for life like the Atlanta
Speech School.
As Chair of the School’s Board of Directors and as the School’s
Executive Director, we witness every day our extraordinary staff
joining together in their tireless and joyful pursuit of making this
promise a reality for the children of our school. Our commitment
is to build the strongest platform by which our staff can fulfill the
demands they have embraced in accepting this stewardship.
This Annual Report features the perspectives of professionals
from across our departments who reflect the qualities, training,
experience and unwavering devotion to children that are shared
by their other 171 colleagues here. Hopefully, you will see these
messages as an affirmation of the importance of your investment
in our mission and our expression of deepest gratitude for the
generosity that has and will continue to make possible the
transformation in the lives of thousands of children here.
Programs and Services 2
Financial Statements 3
Leadership 4
Named Endowment Funds 5
Annual Gifts 6
COMERYATES
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ATLANTA SPEECH SCHOOL
PATRICIA H. REID
2010-12 CHAIR
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
4. Programs and Services
ATLANTA SPEECH SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT 2011 - 2012 2
SCHOOLS FORYOUNG CHILDREN
Katherine Hamm Center is a listening, spoken language and literacy program for infants, toddlers and elementary-age children
who are deaf or hard of hearing. Students use assisted listening devices such as cochlear implants and hearing aids. This program,
designed to prepare children to succeed in mainstream classrooms as quickly as possible, enables students to communicate with
spoken language rather than sign language.
Anne & Jim Kenan Preschool serves children two to six years of age. Kenan’s academic curriculum focuses on language, literacy
and learning, helping children become skilled communicators who are exceptionally prepared for school. Children participate in
developmentally appropriate activities designed to cultivate social skills, enhance fine and gross motor skills, and encourage creative
learning and cognitive development.
Stepping Stones provides therapeutic education for children ages three to five with speech and/or language delays. The first of its kind
in Georgia, the program incorporates a unique collaborative approach, integrating therapy and education to address the specific devel-
opmental needs of each child. Its curriculum addresses speech, language, literacy, pre-academic and sensory integration needs.
Wardlaw School serves elementary-age students with dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities. Educators use a
collaborative teaching model to provide specialized instruction tailored to each student’s individual learning profile. This
individualization enables students to develop effective learning strategies that will help them succeed in a mainstream classroom.
CLINICAL AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Rollins Center for Language & Learning is a professional development program that uses research-based teaching strategies to
train and coach teachers to help improve student achievement and teacher performance. The heaviest concentration of programming
is directed toward training teachers with students from low income families who are at great risk for illiteracy and academic failure.
Audiology Clinic offers hearing services to adults, children and infants. Audiologists specialize in diagnostic testing and evaluation
of hearing loss and auditory processing disorders. The clinic also dispenses hearing aids for infants through adults.
Speech-Language Clinic provides evaluation and therapy for children and adults with communication difficulties. Therapists in the
clinic also perform speech-language and hearing screenings for independent schools in the metro-Atlanta area.
Occupational Therapy Clinic serves children who experience difficulties with sensory integration, fine and gross motor
coordination, visual-motor and handwriting skills, visual perception, independent self-care, and feeding skills. Experienced
therapists guide children through developmentally appropriate activities that enable and challenge children to be more successful
in their daily routines.
Learning Evaluation Clinic provides psychoeducational evaluations for individuals from ages four to college-age. Our evaluation
team consists of experienced diagnosticians with backgrounds in learning disabilities, reading, psychology, speech-language
pathology and audiology difficulties.
Learning Lab is an individual or small-group intervention program that serves persons needing assistance to achieve school success.
The lab offers a wide range of research-based instructional methods, administered by highly trained, experienced teachers who
specialize in many educational methods and curricula.
After School and Summer Camp Programs operate as an extension of the school day and as a summer camp. The programs exist to
develop the whole child through recreational activities and educational enrichment in a relaxed, fun environment.
There is a wealth of experience in
this building. We can collaborate
within each discipline, across
disciplines and across programs
for the best possible outcome for
each person.
BECKY DONAHUE,
ED.S., CCC-SLP
SPEECH LANGUAGE
PATHOLOGIST AND
READING SPECIALIST
CLINICAL PROGRAMS
5. A Financial Overview FiscalYears Ending May 31, 2012 and 2011
The Statement of Financial Position presents the strong financial position of the
Atlanta Speech School. The Statement of Activities and Net Assets shows a
reduction in Net Assets of $1.497 million. The reduction was caused by reduction
in investment income from 2011 to 2012 of $3.791 million.
We would be pleased to provide a copy of our audited financial statements upon request.
Please contact Jack Zimmermann, our CFO, at 404-233-5332 or jzimmermann@atlspsch.org.
2012 REVENUE FROM
OPERATIONS
2012 REVENUE FROM OPERATIONS
2012 EXPENSES FROM OPERATIONS
Program service revenues 71%
utions and gifts 16%
Restricted contributions released
from restrictions 1%
nding allocation from endowment 10%
Rental income 2%
2012 REVENUE FROM OPERATIONS
Program service revenues 71%
Contributions and gifts 16%
Restricted contributions released
from restrictions 1%
Spending allocation from endowment 10%
Rental income 2%
2012 Revenue from Operations
Program service
revenues 71%
Contributions
and gifts 16%
Restricted contributions
released from restrictions
1%
Spending allocation from
endowment 10%
Rental income 2%
General and administrative - 4%
Salaries and benefits - 80%
Maintenance - 6%
Consultants and outside services 5%
Supplies and program materials 2%
Technology and equipment 1%
Other 2%
2012 REVENUE FROM OPERATIONS
2012 EXPENSES FROM OPERATIONS
Program service revenues 71%
Contributions and gifts 16%
Restricted contributions released
from restrictions 1%
Spending allocation from endowment 10%
Rental income 2%
2012 REVENUE FROM OPERATIONS
Program service revenues 71%
Contributions and gifts 16%
Restricted contributions released
from restrictions 1%
Spending allocation from endowment 10%
Rental income 2%
2012 Revenue from Operations
Program service
revenues 71%
Contributions
and gifts 16%
Restricted contributions
released from restrictions
1%
Spending allocation from
endowment 10%
Rental income 2%
58%
24%
.16%
.. 2%
74%
.. 8%
.. 7%
.. 6%
.. 4%
.. 1%
General and administrative - 4%
Salaries and benefits - 80%
Maintenance - 6%
Consultants and outside services 5%
Supplies and program materials 2%
Technology and equipment 1%
Other 2%
2012 EXPENSES FROM
OPERATIONS
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
(dollars in thousands)
2012 2011
Assets
Cash $1,706 $2,041
Accounts receivable 420 195
Contributions receivable 1,552 442
Prepaid expenses 88 4
Investments 24,184 28,403
Fixed assets 24,331 23,050
Total assets $52,281 $54,135
Liabilities and Net Assets
Liabilities
Payables $1,824 $2,304
Deferred Tuition 1,935 1,812
Total Liabilities 3,759 4,116
Net assets
Unrestricted 42,432 44,484
Temporarily restricted 2,120 1,570
Permanently restricted 3,970 3,965
Total net assets 48,522 50,019
Total liabilities and net assets $52,281 $54,135
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES AND NET ASSETS
(dollars in thousands)
2012 2011
Revenue
Program service revenues $11,816 $10,774
Financial aid (1,946) (1,742)
Total 9,870 9,032
Program service expenses
Salaries and benefits 11,086 10,036
General and administrative 571 572
Maintenance 833 801
Other 1,308 986
Total 13,798 12,395
Expenses in excess of revenues (3,928) (3,363)
Other operating activities
Contributions and gifts 2,314 1,940
Spending allocation from endowment 1,316 1,344
Other 316 306
Change in Net Assets from Operations 18 227
Non-operating activities
Investment income (653) 3,138
Spending allocation from endowment (1,316) (1,344)
Depreciation (1,087) (1,024)
Other 986 682
Change in Net Assets:
Unrestricted (2,052) 1,679
Temporarily restricted 550 297
Permanently restricted 5 0
Change in Net Assets (1,497) 1,976
Net Assets, Beginning of year 50,019 48,043
Net Assets, End of year $48,522 $50,019
ATLANTA SPEECH SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT 2011 - 20123
6. School Leadership
Board of Directors
OFFICERS
Patricia H. Reid
Chairman
Russell B. Richards
Vice Chairman
Kathryn Miller
Secretary
Thomas E. Martin III
Treasurer
BOARD MEMBERS
Antonin Aeck
Virginia N. Almand
Courtlandt B. Ault
Robyn Rieser Barkin
Dr. Crawford F. Barnett, Jr.
Dameron Black III
Robert Brown, Jr.
Linda A. Carnes
Elizabeth Mitchell Clement
Stockton Croft
Caroline Jones Davis
Lisa Dwyer
Kate Evans
Tucker Guerry
Lee Denny Griffith
Mark Hawn
Greg Head
Babette Henagan
Marilyn Vincent Holmes
Sam Holmes
Kathleen B. Hunsinger
David Kahn
Jackson Kelly
Janet Ledet (Staff Representative)
Jane D. Lanier
William L. Levine
William H. Linginfelter
Lee L. Loughran
David Love
Valerie Love
Rhonda L. Matheison
John Mellott
Anthony Montag
Nancy O. Nievera
David Park
W. Ennis Parker, Jr.
Karen Webster Parks
Dr. John Riski
Nancy Brumley Robitaille
Andrea Rollins
Rafael San Miguel
Noni Ellison Southall
Susie Trotochaud
Glenn D. Warren
Leslie Wierman
BOARD OF ADVISORS
Marilyn Vincent Holmes, Chair
Jeff Allred, Vice Chair
Amy Hertz Agami
Cyndae Arrendale
Kathy Ashe
Joel Babbit
Robert H. Barnett
Dr. Jay Berkelhamer
Linda Bridges
Rodney Bullard
Malon Courts
Susan Easterbrooks, Ph.D.
Emily Ellison
Molly Eskew
Robin Ferst
Gayle Gellerstedt
Renee Glover
Jewell Harper
Sydney Glass Healey
Sheralyn M. Hector
Anne Hennessy
Lem Hewes
Cheri Hoy
Amy Hurst
Nancy James
Andrea Jones
Randy Kamphaus, Ph.D.
Cynthia Kuhlman
E. Cody Laird, Jr.
Barbara Levy
Elizabeth Lindsey
Gay Love
Katie McDowell
Eileen Millard
Marjorie Mitchell
Donald J. Mueller
Donald Nelms, Jr.
Dr. Felton Norwood
Mark Riley
Anne-Marie Sparrow
Dr. Mary Burns Tanenblatt
Jean Walker
Sally White
Dina Woodruff
Sam Zamarripa
STAFF LEADERSHIP
Comer Yates
Executive Director
Leslie Munson, Ph.D.
Director of Education
Jack Zimmermann
Chief Financial Officer
Shelley Carr, M.Ed.
Katherine Hamm Center Coordinator
Lola Stringer, M.Ed.
Anne & Jim Kenan Preschool Coordinator
Melissa Schmoker, M.Ed., CCC-SLP
Stepping Stones Coordinator
Maureen Demko, M.Ed.
Wardlaw Coordinator, Upper School
Sondra Mims, M.A., CCC-SLP
Wardlaw Coordinator, Lower School
Kim Day, Ph.D.
Rollins Center for Language & Learning
Co-Director
Deborah Knight, Ph.D.
Rollins Center for Language & Learning
Co-Director
Fontina Rashid, Ph.D.
Clinical Services Coordinator
Ken Cressman
After School and Summer Programs
Coordinator
Susan Brown
Director of Development
Patricia Ressler-Billion
Director of Human Resources
ATLANTA SPEECH SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT 2011 - 2012 4
Our students benefit from the
collective knowledge of a team
of professionals who work
together to come up with the
best solution for each child.
Here kids can be more than fine.
They can be great.
JAMIE HARRIS, M.ED.
EARLY CHILDHOOD
SPECIAL EDUCATION
READING HIGH
QUALIFICATION
ENDORSEMENT
TRANSITION
KINDERGARTEN
LEADTEACHER
STEPPING STONES
7. Named Endowment Funds
ATLANTA SPEECH SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT 2011 - 20125
A Named Endowment Fund is established as a permanent gift
that will benefit the Atlanta Speech School’s children now and
for generations to come. The corpus of each Named Endowment
Fund remains intact and grows over time, with annual earnings
used for the fund’s stated purpose. Anyone may contribute to an
existing Named Endowment Fund.
THE JOSEPH B.WHITEHEAD FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Endowment fund established by the Joseph B. Whitehead Foundation in December 1990
with an initial gift of $500,000.
To provide need-based financial aid for students in our school programs
THE GOIZUETA SCHOLARS FUND
Endowment fund established by the Goizueta Foundation in January 2001 with an initial
gift of $300,000.
To provide need-based financial aid for summer participants in remediation camps and
clinic services
THE KENDEDA FUND FOR FINANCIAL AID
Endowment fund established by the Kendeda Fund (an anonymous donor) in November
2003 with an initial gift of $100,000.
To provide need-based financial aid for students in our school programs
THE ANNA CARR HANKS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Established by Dr. & Mrs. Henry L. Diversi, Jr. in January 2004 with an initial gift of
$25,000 in honor of their granddaughter (an alumna of the Wardlaw School).
To provide need-based financial aid for students in the Wardlaw School
THE REGINALD B. COLLIER SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Endowment fund established by Lois Collier in April 2006 with an initial gift of $150,000.
Established in memory of her husband.
To provide need-based financial aid for preschool students in the Katherine Hamm Center
THEWINIFRED SMITH ARRENDALE FINANCIAL AID FUND
Endowment fund established by Cyndae Arrendale in March 2007 with an initial gift of
$25,000. Established in honor of her mother.
To provide need-based financial aid for students in the Katherine Hamm Center
Established in March 2003, The 1938 Circle
honors donors who have provided for the
Atlanta Speech School in their estate plans.
Through gifts to The 1938 Circle, donors significantly strengthen the School’s
endowment fund, providing a fiscal cornerstone for the long-range plans of the
School, its financial aid program, and its service to future generations of children
and adults. The vision of The 1938 Circle members helps to guarantee that the
Atlanta Speech School will remain a place where children can gain confidence in
their abilities and a love of learning.
*Deceased
ATLANTA SPEECH SCHOOL
Virginia Neal Almand
Mr. and Mrs. G. Drayton Baker, Sr.
Dameron Black III
Kathryn T. and William R. Bridges, Jr.
Anne Page Bugg*
Lamar Frederick Glass, Jr.*
Sydney McCampbell Glass
Betty Glenn
Lauren S. Grant
Dr. William G. Hamm*
Byron Harris*
Dorothy Dean Harris*
Sarah Heath*
Henry C. Heinz, Jr.*
Kathy B. Hunsinger
Ruth K. Liller*
Elizabeth C. Maddox
Susan and Kevin McGonigle
Kathryn Bridges Miller
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Nievera
Susan O’Gara*
Mrs. Natalae “Junie” W. Parker
Lucy S. Perry
Clare Ridley Ranney
Josephine Robinson*
Francie L. Ross
Chester Roush*
Bo and Mary Jane Sasnett
Julia and Prince Webster*
Constance D. Wilson*
For more information about The 1938 Circle or about
establishing or contributing to a Named Endowment Fund,
please contact our Development Office at 404-233-5332.
8. THE KATHERINE C. HAMM
FOUNDER’S CIRCLE
($25,000 AND UP)
CF Foundation
Annie E. Casey Foundation
The Honorable Anne Cox Chambers
Mr. and Mrs. Ryan T. Gunnigle
The Klaus Family
Sartain-Lanier Foundation
Jane and Hicks Lanier
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Montag
Oberkotter Foundation
Patty and Doug Reid
Gertrude and William C. Wardlaw Fund
The Zeist Foundation, Inc.
THE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
($15,000-24,999)
Neal Aronson and Wendy Conrad
Carolyn Fierer-Brown
Emory L. Cocke Fund of the Atlanta
Foundation
Jim and Sheila Frank
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Holmes
Judy and Michael Orkin
1999 R. Randall Rollins Charitable Lead
Annuity Trust
THE DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE
($10,000-14,999)
Kathryn & William Bridges Family Fund
Mr. and Mrs. William R. Bridges, Jr.
Elwyn and Linda Bridges
Jennifer and Walter Bridges
Lisa and William Bridges III
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Hewes, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. K. Ward Miller, Jr.
Gary W. Rollins Foundation
The Jack and Anne Glenn Charitable
Foundation
Kate and Harold Hudson
David and Jennifer Kahn Family
Foundation
Sarah and Jim Kennedy
Thomas H. Lanier Family Foundation
The Martha and Wilton Looney
Foundation, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilton D. Looney
Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Nalley, III
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Rollins
Ida A. Ryan Charitable Trust
Renee and Jim Schwarzkopf
Wells Fargo Foundation
Jay and Lisa Williams
Suzan and Stephen Zoukis
HONOR ROLL ($7,500-9,999)
Amy and Nevin Kreisler
Robert and Amy Malone
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Robitaille
BENEFACTORS ($5,000-7,499)
Besse Johnson and George Blanton Allen
Foundation
Cyndae A. Arrendale
Atlanta Foundation
Julie and Gary Blase
Donna and David Brown
Mrs. Caroline Jones Davis
Corbin and David Feroleto
Robert and Susan Freeman Philanthropic
Fund
Olivia Gardner Delacruz
Sally and Mark Hawn
HD Supply Support Services, Inc.
Mary Ann and Knox Massey
Mr. and Mrs. Prescott C. Miller
Greer and Andy Monin
Beth and David Park
Nancy Rollins
Saks, Inc.
Adam and Sara White
Kendrick and Chris Williams
Sally and Comer Yates
PATRONS ($2,500-4,999)
May P. & Francis L. Abreu Charitable Trust
Dana and Greg Averbuch
Blount Construction Company, Inc.
Buckhead Coalition
Adam and Molly Fuller
The George M. Brown Trust Fund of
Atlanta
Nancy D. Gould
E. Louise Green
Lee Denny Griffith
Marie and Rick Haughey
Kathleen Hunsinger
Junior League of Atlanta
Mary Ryan and Henry G. Kuhrt
Foundation
Betts and Dennis Love
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Mace
Mary Marshall
Mr. Sam Massell
Yancey and John McCollum
The Mellott Family Charitable Fund
Tonya and Michael Miller
Charles and Kathleen Palmer
Natalae “Junie” W. Parker
Carolyn and Louie Pittman
Hellen Plummer Charitable
Foundation, Inc.
Lissa and Spence Pryor
Redwine Family Foundation
Melanie and Russ Richards
Mr. Bradley E. Roberts
Cameron and Stuart Sherrill
Mary and Billy Warren
Mr. and Mrs. Buck Wiley III
Dorothy and Charlie Yates Family Fund
SPONSORS ($1,000-2,499)
Anonymous
Richard and Tara Aaronson
Antonin Aeck
Amy and Ronnie Agami
Mr. and Mrs. Beaumont Allen
Apogee Georgia School Choice
Scholarship Fund
Dana and Greg Averbuch
Michael and Lara Balser
Tom and Robyn Barkin
Rob Barnett
Bill and Lanie Bartlett
Kelly and Michael Bernot
Jane and Dameron Black
Beverly and Bo Briggs
Annual Gifts June 1, 2011- May 31, 2012
ATLANTA SPEECH SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT 2011 - 2012 6
The Atlanta Speech School is
fully committed to providing
ongoing professional develop-
ment in the latest research in
our various fields of expertise.
Working here is like being in
perpetual graduate school.
LEIGH RECORD, M.ED., EDS,WILSONTRAINER
3rd GRADETEACHER
WARDLAW SCHOOL
9. Mr. Robert Brown, Jr.
Mary Brown Fund of Atlanta
Susan and Frank Brown
Mr. and Mrs. Norris A. Broyles, Jr.
Jenny Pittman Cantrell
Winifred and Tread Davis
Kappy and William deButts
Dobes Family Trust
Dr. and Mrs. William Dobes
Kathryn and Shane Dobes
Dr. Elinor and Mr. Robert Douglass
Lisa Dwyer
Dr. and Mrs. P. A. Egbe
Diana and Joseph Escher
Kate and Benton Evans
Ben and Robin Fink
The France Family
Bob and Betsy Glenn
Julie and Seth Goldstrom
Craig and Lisa Gorman
The Graves Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. William M. Graves
Tucker and Bill Guerry
Angelle and Art Hamilton
HBB Foundation
Mary Jane and Dave Kirkpatrick
Bill and Babette Henagan
Doug and Lila Hertz
Lemuel and Carolyn Hewes
Melanie and Philip Hinson
Amy Dick Hurst
John and Abby Irby
Nancy and Doug James
Kelly and Simms Jenkins
Chambless and Tony Kalka
Lindsey and Josh Kamin
Mr. and Mrs. R. Jackson Kelly
Mike and Gidget Kettle
Donald and Marilyn Keough Foundation
Chris and Eileen Millard
Jane and Clay Jackson
Chris and Jolie Keysor
Robert and Lora Kight
Judy and Bennett Kight
J. Ellen Koo and Paul Kim
Karen and Mark Klopp
Molly and Tommy Lanier
Janet and James Letson
Julie and Billy Levine
Liz Levine
Mitzi and Bill Linginfelter
Lee and Trey Loughran
Valerie and David Love
Bettye and John Maddox
Claudia Malone
Rhonda and Chris Matheison
Laura McAlister
Catherine and Mark McGahan
Eleanor Stout McRae Fund
Antonia and Wright Mitchell
Erika and John Montag
Leslie Wilson Munson
Shannon Nease
Allen and Melanie O’Brien
Lamar and Richard Oglesby
Dr. Travis and Kimberly Paige
Karen and Richard Parker
Swati and Rahul Patel
Greer and Bryan Pope
Erin and Jack Portman
Dr. and Mrs. Brad G. Prybis
Clare and Eric Ranney
Darby and Dale Sands
Kathy and Jerry Sands
Vickie and Louis C. Schwartz
Joseph Seymour
Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Shaffer, Jr.
Tommy Shepherd
Mr. Todd Smith
Marie and Lance Stafford
Dr. and Mrs. Dean T. Stamoulis
Kathy and Don Starr
Susie Trotochaud and Scott Dorfman
Bill and Lucy Vance
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn D. Warren
Molly and Paul Weathington
David and Leslie Wierman
CHATTERBOXES ($500-999)
Anonymous
Alex Roush Architects, Inc.
Virginia and Bond Almand
Jennifer and Bonneau Ansley
Sharon and Bonneau Ansley
Lisa and Joe Bankoff
Linda Basham
Mandy and James Black
Kristin and Randy Boatner
Jane and Jonathan Breviu
Cori Cain
Nancy and Dan Carithers
Jayne and George Cavagnaro
Jane and George Cibik
Elizabeth Mitchell Clement
Robin and Stockton Croft
Chris and Scott Dalton
Courtney and Brian Deitz
Debbie Dreas
Kim and Ken Dunwody
Dr. Cesar Egoavil
Angi and Michael Evert
Vincent Fowler
Bonnie and Ned Fitch
Stacia and Danny Franke
Matt and Tricia Gephardt
Betty and Alston Glenn
Cindy and Litt Glover
Mr. Allen Graber
James Hamilton
Julia and Herb Hand
Shawndell and John Hand
Sam and Kirk Harpole
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Hatcher
Carol and Otto Hertwig
The Hinkes Family
Laura and Billy Howell
Ellen and Michael Hurst
Molly and Joe Jackson
Juliette and Trey Jarrard
Jennifer and Sam Kellett
Sara and Ross Kogon
Cynthia Kuhlman
Ruth and Reese Lanier
Mr. and Mrs. E. Cody Laird, Jr.
Barbara and Bertram Levy
Haven and Randy Long
Mr. William Lyday
Anne and Michael Marino
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Martin III
Mary Anne and Richard Massie
Cas and Mason McGowin
ATLANTA SPEECH SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT 2011 - 20127
Annual Gifts June 1, 2011- May 31, 2012
The Atlanta Speech School
helps so many children and
adults. You can feel the warmth
and the happiness when you walk
in the building. It’s rewarding
to work here and be part of that.
GWENWRIGHT
BUILDING AND GROUNDS
10. Daniel and Christina Molloy
Mary and Tim Moore
Moran Family Foundation
Gwynie and Don Dennard
Mr. Eduardo Paez
Kenneth Parks and Karen Webster Parks
Ami Patel
Brad and Crosby Pope
Ted and Susan Pound
Betsy and Rafael San Miguel
Alison and Jason Schneider
Anne-Marie Sparrow
Bonnie and Chapman Smith
Simone Ward
Nancy B. and Stephen Westfall
BOOKWORMS ($1-499)
Anonymous
Brantley and Jon Abrams
Dr. and Mrs. Harold E. Adair
Dorothy H. Addison
Judy Albertine
Hunter Allen
Kim Allocca
Mr. and Mrs. John G. Alston, Jr.
Mike and Serey Andree
Fayne Ansley
Vilma and Israel Arenson
Representative Kathy Ashe
Martha Downer-Assaf and Fred Assaf
Beth and Courtlandt Ault
Jack and Patricia Balser
Carrie Barfield
Crawford T. Barnett, Jr. MD
Donna and Bill Barwick
Louisa and Armando Basarrate
Bianca and Mark Bell
Brent Bernath
Harmony Bissette
Kristina Black
Tina and Gordon Blitch
Gwynn Blount
Lisbeth Boli
Melinda and Scott Bond
Patty and Ward Bourdeaux
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Bowen
Lisa and Rob Bowman
Dianne Bray
Amury and Maury Bricks
Berney and Claude Bridges
Michelle and Olin Broadway
Mr. Derek Brookmire
Deborah Brown
Macy Brown
Kevin and Dora Burke
Adelaide Burton
Kaye and Craig Cairney
Ms. Sharrone L. Caldwell
Dorian Campbell
Laurel J. Lucey and Peter Canfield
Linda and Tom Cantrell
Leigh and Lee Cardwell
Mary Carey
Linda Anne Carnes
Dana and Tres Carpenter
Natalie and Sule’ Carpenter
Shelley Carr
Harriett and Bill Carter
Forrest and Bob Caton
Nina A. Cheney
Chick-fil-A
Mary and Nelson Chu
Marion and Charles Classen
Sandy and Jay Coffsky
Bess Coleman
Susan and Grant Collingsworth
Catherine and Cal Collier
Combined Federal Campaign
Marcy McCall and Paul Condolora
Reid and Michael Connor
Cassie and Jimmy Couch
Margie and Tom Cowden
Paige and Ken Cressman
Pam Crockett
Robert P. Cunningham
Carol and Jason D’Cruz
Mr. and Mrs. Kent Dalton
Bob and Christine Davis
Bonnie Davis
Maggie and Dick Deaner
Maureen Demko
Suzanne and Richard Deriso
Kristy and Scott Deviney
Linda and Michael Diamond
Diane and Jimmy Dickey
Betsy and Brad Dimmel
Tom and Kate Dolan
Ms. Blevin Donahue
Nancy and Rod Dowhower
Elizabeth and Jack Draughon
Sally Draughon
Amy and Rob Drew
Douglas Dromey
Mr. Jason Drury
Diane and Tom Duane
Ann Dunwody
Mr. Donald Dutson III
Eileen and Richard Earley
Adrienne Edlin
Sophie Edwards
Carrie and Jack Ellis
Dr. and Mrs. James Ellner
Carla Evans
Mark Fair
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher G. Felice
Cam and John Fenton
Mary and Dan Flanagan
Fay and Stan Fink
Scott A. Fisher and Marcy A. Bass
FreeCause
Craig Friedman and Dana Feinstein
Pamela and Michael Flynt
Susan Fochtmann
Grace and John Foster
Alan and Margaret Friedman
Debby Frye
Brad and Katie Gates
Martha Gaines
Gayle Gellerstedt and Bill Funk
Meredith and Richard Gildrie
Mary and Ed Glasscock
Mickie and Gene Godefroid
Maureen and Mark Goldman
Good Search
Dave and Jennifer Goodson
Ms. Molly Goodson
Susan and John Gornall
Mr. James D. Grady
Scott Greenwald
Melinda and John Griffin
Barbara and Larry Grondzki
Annual Gifts June 1, 2011- May 31, 2012
ATLANTA SPEECH SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT 2011 - 2012 8
We don’t just want to teach
children. We want to fully
engage them in meaningful
learning through academics and
enrichment to develop a lifelong
appreciation of the arts, literature,
physical well-being and the ever-
changing world of technology.
MARY ELLENTHORN, MLS
LIBRARIAN
11. Victor Grondzki
Sinobi and Francois Guillaume
Fredie Hargraves
Valerie and Judd Harper
Mr. Marc Harris
Maribeth and John Hartman
Carroll and John Hartnett
Yvonne and Jordan Haugh
Nicholee and Michael Hawthorne
Yolanda and Greg Head
Mr. Edward R. Henning
Perry and Sara Herndon
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick T. Hickey, Jr.
Patricia and Thomas Hickman
Sybil Highberger
Joachim Hinzen
Ginny and Mike Hobbs
Candace and Rhett Hogan
Nicole Holland
Bonnie and Bert Holler
Mallard and Pamela Holliday
Marilyn Holmes
Priscilla and Doug Horn
David and Lillian Hornberger
Margaret Horton
The Houseman Family
Abby Howe
Stephanie and Henry Howell
Mr. Randall S. Hudson
Katie Huffstutler
Mr. Roger Humphrey
Martha and Marshall Hunt
Michael and Ellen Hurst
Joy Hymel
Liza and Brad Jancik
Ginger and Hill Jeffries
Mrs. Sadie L. Johnson
Kim and Pat Jones
Kelley and Tim Kalbas
Charlene Kalka
Jackson and Kate Kane
Joanna and Donald Kann
Shari and Steve Kasten
Diane Kellum
Tiffany Kenner
Cindy and Mike Kilgallon
Susan and Lansing Kimmey
Libby Kirkpatrick
Stephanie and Dan Klapheke
Jane and William Knapp
Deborah Knight
Michael and Amy Koriwchak
Pam and David Kurkoski
Patrick and Mary Lacey
Elaine and Al LaCour
Amy Lambert
Suzanne and Dan Landreth
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Langford
Landon and Stephen Lanier
Linda and James Lasker
Mary and Larry Lavalle
Janet and Damon Ledet
Julia Rusling and Daniel Lee
Kathy and Richard Lee
Bryan and Amy Lewis
Kacey Lindgren
Ann and Eric Liu
Rhea and Norman Logun
Michael and Gillian Lohr
Meredith and Pete Lunati
Shontà and Jonathan Lyons
Macedonia United Methodist Church
Elise C. MacIntyre
Kristie Maddox
Catherine and John Mann
Jennifer Manning
Beth and Michael Marshall
Charlotte and Joel Marks
Kathryn and Eric Martini
Kaylea Mattern
Jordan Matthews Family
Greg and Katie Mauldin
Erik and Lindsey Mays
Amy Sue and Neal Maziar
Mr. and Mrs. Cade McDonald
Melissa and James McDonald
Bryan and Katie McDowell
Dee and Jim McElroy
Kathleen and Darrel McGowan
Ursula and Charles McIntyre
Debby and Leonard McKenzie
Becky and Hall McKinley
Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes McLanahan
Julie Miles
Carol and Bart Miller
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Miller II
Mr. and Mrs. David Millican IV
Charlotte and Charles Mills
Ryan and Mindy Millward
Mimosa Garden Club
Sondra and Rick Mims
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mitchell
Kacey Modlin
Ms. Christi Moore
Susan P. Moore
Betsy and Sandy Morehouse
Shirley Morgan
Sue Mobley
Syreeta and Craig Moseley
Price and Anna Muir
Slater and Katie Nalley
Dickey Netherland
Mr. and Mrs. F. Don Nelms, Jr.
Kathy and Steve Newbern
Glyndolin and Calvin Newborn
Christy and Kyle Newsome
Nancy and Anthony Nievera
Felton Norwood
Christine L. O’Connor
Jackie Oddo
Ling Olaes
Allison and Lenny Olim
Marion Oliver
Cindy O’Neill
Jennifer Overby
Dottie and Eddie Padgett
Jessica Page
Mr. W. Ennis Parker, Jr.
Rixey Jones and Donald Paul
Michael and Lys Paulhus
Valerie and Bobby Pavloff
Lee-Perez Family
Marilyn and John Peatman
Lisa and Bob Persons
Day Petersen
Mrs. Jennifer Phillips
Penny and Val Phillips
Jo and Louis Pichulik
Bridget and Nicholas Pivonka
Brad and Crosby Pope
Kristen and Aaron Pratt
ATLANTA SPEECH SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT 2011 - 20129
Annual Gifts June 1, 2011- May 31, 2012
We all work to support the
mission in our own capacity.
I help parents, as well as
adults who come here for testing
or therapy, with financial
questions. Everyone gets the
assistance needed to develop his
or her full potential.
PAMYORK
BOOKKEEPER
12. Kathleen and Bud Presgrove
Mrs. Eileen S. Price
Amy Parker and Frank Pritchard
Mr. Charles N. Prudames, Jr.
Kelly Carson and Richard Raeside
Mrs. Francis Ramsey
Fontina and Akil Rashid
Ken and Brenda Raymer
Barbara and Jack Reale
Thomas J. Reid
Mary and Robert Reed
Patricia Ressler-Billion
Chris and Dorothy Reuther
Janice Rice
Olga Rickoff
Leanna and Eric Rinzler
Maureen and John Riski
Jennifer and Brooke Roberts
Beth and David Robertson
Sharon and Jed Rosenfeld
Francie Ross
John and Marie Ross
Greg and Tricia Rushton
Shigeko and Joseph Sams
Felicia M. Sanders
Theresa and Keith Sanders
Bennett and Jeannie Sands
Lee and Sandy Sanford
Rhonda Sasser
Brian and Shelly Satisky
Margo Savitz
Madeliene and Paul Stagliano
Amy Scarborough
Allison Schaeffer
Melissa Schmoker
Kelly Schreiner
Veronica and Bill Schroeder
Mary Scrantom
Gale Shafer
Macy F. Sharkey
Marguerite C. Sherlock
Rhonda P. Sherrod
Tameka Shirley and Kenneth London
Lenny A. Silverstein and Dr. Ellen Frauenthal
Shauna and Nathaniel Sims
Todd and Michelle Sipos
Elizabeth Haverty Smith
Elizabeth Smith
Julia and Steven Smith
Julianne and Donald Smith
Cathy Smith
Mrs. Sarah G. Smith
Keira and Richard Sorrells
Noni and Kenneth Southall
Elihu and Jo Ann Spikler
Becky Stamatiades
Mr. Matthew Steinberg
Becca and Andrew Stephenson
Lola Stringer
Sarah and David Sutherland
Nell and Charles Sutlive
Jeannie Tarkenton
Jeannie Taylor
Kimbrough and Peggy Taylor
Roman and Jennifer Teyf
Lisa and Mark Thomas
Mary Ellen Thorn
Greg Thurman
Beth Toberman
Michele and Jeromy Trask
TrueBlue Schools-Georgia Natural Gas
United Way (Truist)
Jenny Upton
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Van Winkle III
Beth and Tom Ventulett
Lucia Villahoz
Ann and James Vining
Aleksandra and Brian Wagner
Karen Rose Wallace
Megan and David Watson
Joyce L. Watson
Cary and Herron Weems
Erica Welch
Susan Whaley
Timothy Whelan and Ella Ahearn
Ginger and Leo Wiener
Laura Wiener
Leonora and Charlie Wilgus
Jane Wilkinson
Kara Noyes Willis
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander E. Wilson III
Gail Wilson
Kimberley and Hayes Wilson
The Witzigreuter Family
Kristin and Chris Wood
Lois and Danny Yates
Mary and Charlie Yates
Carol and Blake Young
Stephanie and Thatcher Young
The Vayner Family
Marina and Pavel Zalmanova
Jack Zimmermann
Marla and Glenn Zimmerman
Barbara and John Ziolo
Kurt and Celeste Zuch
Dr. and Mrs. Edward Zwig
Christy and Eric Zwygart
2011 GEORGIATAX CREDIT LIST
Virginia and Bond Almand
Wendy and Neal Aronson
Robyn and Tom Barkin
Jane and Dameron Black
Susan and Frank Brown
Stephanie and Darren Casey
Forrest and Bob Caton
Missy and Clay Courts
Christine and Bob Davis
Kappy and William DeButts
Suzanne and Richard Deriso
Elinor and Rob Douglass
Debbie and Scott Dreas
Elizabeth and Cole Ebert
Kate and Benton Evans
Robin and Ben Fink
Adam and Molly Fuller
Cindy and Litt Glover
Marie and Rick Haughey
Sally and Mark Hawn
Annual Gifts June 1, 2011- May 31, 2012
ATLANTA SPEECH SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT 2011 - 2012 10
Knowing that this is the critical time for children to learn to listen and find their voices, to become
proficient readers, and to create their own personal stories, we dedicate ourselves to give each child
the tools to reach his or her full potential.
LINDA LASKER, M.ED, LSLS CERT.AVED
LISTENING AND SPOKEN LANGUAGE SPECIALIST
TEACHER
KATHERINE HAMM CENTER
13. Babette and Bill Henagan
Meg and Steve Heyer
Lara and Sam Holmes
Ellen and Michael Hurst
Rixey Jones and Donald Paul
Leslie and David Wierman
Jennifer and David Kahn
Brooke and Brad Kendall
Stephanie and Dan Klapheke
J. Ellen Koo and Paul Kim
Julia Rusling and Daniel Lee
Julie and Billy Levine
Elizabeth Levine
Lee and Trey Loughran
Valerie and David Love
Mary Anne and Richard Massie
Katie and Greg Mauldin
Kelly and Simms Jenkins
Julie and Richard Meacham
Carol and Dart Meadows
Susy and John Mellott
Joannie and Ed Michaels
Ashley and Prescott Miller
Tonya and Michael Miller
Kathryn and Ward Miller
Mary Lu and Wade Mitchell
Ruth and Anthony Montag
Judy and Michael Orkin
Eugenia and Reinaldo Pascual
Susan and Ted Pound
Kristen and Aaron Pratt
Patty and Doug Reid
Melanie and Russ Richards
Maureen and Jay Riski
Kathy and Clifton Scott
Linda and Mason Stephenson
Margaret and George Taylor
Beth and Brian Thibo
Aleksandra and Brian Wagner
Susan and Glenn Warren
Sara and Adam White
MEMORIALTRIBUTES
Rodney “Rod” Anders
Gale Shafer
Mr. George C. Blount, Jr.
Blount Construction Company Inc.
Mrs. Gwynn L. Blount
Vincencia Blount
Deborah Brown
David and Jane Brumby
Kenneth A. Campbell
Common Sense Solutions
Mr. and Mrs. Richard L.McSpedden
Dickey Netherland
Mary Nichols
Johan and Rinske Roosma
Elizabeth Smith
Charlotte Vautrain
Regan Eva Boatner
Kristin and Randy Boatner
Sara and Ross Kogon
Macedonia United Methodist Church
Connor Brown
Rhonda and Chris Matheison
Marjorie Lou Buchanan
Gale Shafer
Mr. Joseph M. Clark, Sr.
Maggie and Dick Deaner
Jane Leigh Collier
Mrs. Kay Hightower
Roy Adams Dorsey
Mrs. Caroline Jones Davis
Conley Dula
Gale Shafer
Patricia Finch
Linda and James Lasker
Martin Gatins
Caroline Jones Davis
Ken Harrison
Day Petersen
Mrs. Rosa U. Hatch
Dorothy H. Addison
Hardwick, Dunagan & Company, P.C.
Bettye and John Maddox
Cheryl Richards and Lewis Mann
Mrs. Thomas E. Martin, Jr.
Mimosa Garden Club
Jenny Upton
Rose Marie and David F. Howard
Karen Rose Wallace
Mr. John S. Hunsinger
Kathleen Hunsinger
Sharon Marie Koper
Debbie Dreas
Mrs. Rebecca C. McKinley
Hall F. McKinley III
Alfred Morace
Maggie and Dick Deaner
Gale Shafer
Dr. Faith Muford
Vincent Fowler
Jack Joseph Oddo
Jackie Oddo
John David Oddo
Jackie Oddo
Mr. Herbert Petersen
Day Petersen
Mrs. Patricia F. Petersen-Harrison
Day Petersen
Clarence H. Ridley
Linda and Mason Stephenson
Mimi Allison Shaw
Mrs. Caroline Jones Davis
Judson Simmons
Mrs. Caroline Jones Davis
Wendy Simmons
Mrs. Caroline Jones Davis
Mimosa Garden Club
Zoe Rose Sorrells
Linda and James Lasker
Richard and Keira Sorrells
Pamela Jo Portman Spikler
Elihu and Jo Ann Spikler
Randell Thomas
Mrs. Caroline Jones Davis
Paul Torma
Maggie and Dick Deaner
Gale Shafer
Mr. Clifford Wilson
Maggie and Dick Deaner
Patty and Doug Reid
Gale Shafer
Constance D. Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander E. Wilson, III
Mrs. Jean Bowers Withrow
Kathleen and Darrel McGowan
Kim Withrow
Kathleen and Darrel McGowan
ATLANTA SPEECH SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT 2011 - 201211
Annual Gifts June 1, 2011- May 31, 2012
I like having the opportunity to
empower teachers to empower
their students so both teacher
and student are successful for a
lifetime. We are able to reach so
many children by training their
teachers in the research-based
techniques we use at the
Atlanta Speech School.
SHENIKIA ROBINSON
B.S. CHILD AND FAMILY STUDIES, M.S. EARLY
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
FACILITATOR
ROLLINS CENTER FOR LANGUAGE & LEARNING
14. HONORARYTRIBUTES
Virginia Almand
Crawford T. Barnett, Jr. MD
Bess Coleman
Mr. Dameron Black III
Louisa and Armando Basarrate
Susan and Frank Brown
McCormick and Charlie Breviu
Barbara and Powers Dorsett
Mrs. Adelaide Burton
Crawford T. Barnett, Jr. MD
Mary M. Carpenter
Jim and Janet Letson
Shelley Carr
Patty and Doug Reid
Mr. Paul H. Cathcart
Mary Scrantom
Camille Caton
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Caton, Sr.
Forrest Caton
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Caton, Sr.
Merryjean Cheeseman
Cyndae A. Arrendale
Christine and Trent Davis
Bob Davis
Jackson Davis
Kara Noyes Willis
Maggie Deaner
Kathleen and Bud Presgrove
Debbie K. Dreas
Lucia Villahoz
Emily Elswick
Doug and Pricilla Horn
Maxine and Henry M. Feinstein
Craig Friedman and Dana Feinstein
Mary Ann Gahagan
Lucia Villahoz
Wright Denny Griffith
Lee Denny Griffith
Maggie Gunnigle
Margie and Tom Cowden
Thomas Gunnigle
Margie and Tom Cowden
Monique Hickey
Marianne and Pat Hickey
“Nate” Nathan Scott Hudson
Randy and Mary Jo Hudson
Rebecca Kann
Joanna and Donald Kann
Henley Kibler
Sal and Brad Kibler
Janet Ledet
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher G. Felice
Jason Levine
Elizabeth Levine
Valerie Love
Mr. and Mrs. C. Michael Evert, Jr.
Susan Kimmey
Dr. and Mrs. Keith A. Sanders
Diane Michel
Robert Cunningham
Kacey Modlin
Cathy Smith
Dr. Faith Muford
Vincent Fowler
Daylene Petersen
Marcia D. Bansley
Jerry Pickens
Amy Parker and Frank Pritchard
Leigh Record
Lemuel and Carolyn Hewes
Patty Reid
Ginger and H. Jeffries
Thomas J. Reid
Janet and John Turman
Ethan Reuther
Carol and Otto Hertwig
Susan Rhoades
Cas and Mason McGowin
Beth and David Robertson
Graham Roberts
Laura and Billy Howell
The Rockies Class
Sophia Edwards
Ellie Richardson
Lenny A. Silverstein and
Dr. Ellen Frauenthal
Theresa Sanders
Kate Evans
Susan Kimmey
Jay Satisky
Shelly and Brian Satisky
Pamela Spikler
Goldie Teyf
Danielle Sutton
Cas and Mason McGowin
Goldie Teyf
Elihu and Jo Ann Spikler
Cameron Hunter Thomas
Mark and Lisa Thomas
Dr. Steven Wray
Rhonda and Chris Matheison
Comer Yates
Lee Denny Griffith
Lemuel and Carolyn Hewes
Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Shaffer, Jr.
Sarah and David Sutherland
Dorothy Yates
Mary and Charlie Yates
MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES
Robert W. Baird & Co. Foundation
Bank of America
C.R. Bard Foundation Matching Gift
Program
Coca-Cola Matching Gifts Program
R. Howard Dobbs, Jr. Foundation
GE Matching Gifts Program
IBM
Illinois Tool Works Foundation
McKesson Foundation, Inc.
Systems, Applications, and Products in
Data Processing
Time Warner Employee Grant Programs
Wells Fargo Educational Matching Gifts
Program
Annual Gifts June 1, 2011- May 31, 2012
ATLANTA SPEECH SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT 2011 - 2012 12
We are intentional about everything we do. While we
implement research-based practices, we tailor our instruction
to meet each child’s unique learning profile. Children
advance as they are ready.
KAREN BLACKBURN, B.A.AND M.A.,
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
KINDERGARTEN ENDORSEMENT
PRE-K LEADTEACHER
KENAN PRESCHOOL
15. ATLANTA SPEECH SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT 2011 - 2012
To learn more about the Atlanta Speech School
please visit our website at atlantaspeechschool.org.