Provide extraordinary educational opportunities to children with language-based learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, utilizing research-based intervention strategies and an arts-based learning environment that is college preparatory in scope and sequence.
Develop a center for educational excellence and professional development to disseminate best practices to educators by providing access to the latest researchbased curriculum, technology, and training.
Core Purpose and Core Values
AIM transforms and empowers lives through literacy.
Our Core Values:
• Research to Practice
• Fearless Innovation
• Partner for Impact
• Transform the Future of Education
AIM BOARD OF TRUSTEES
2024–2025
Stan Silverman Chair, Trustee, Drexel University
Brian Lobley Vice-Chair, tango
Elliot Holtz Treasurer, Noro Properties, LLC
Darryl J. Ford, Ph.D. Secretary, Carney, Sandoe and Associates
Patricia M. Roberts Co-Founder
Nancy G. Blair
Co-Founder
Al Chiaradonna CEO
Arthur Berkowitz
J.E. Berkowitz LP
Erin Coombs
Wawa
Jennifer Crawford Blackney Hayes
John W. Glomb, Jr. Philadelphia Insurance Companies
Liz Greco-Rocks Advocate for Education and Mental Health
Patrick J. Hoyer
The Haverford Trust Company
Vince Lowry
Global Beta Advisors
John New WorkMerk LLC
Michael Stern Tower Health
Hans Zandhuis Chatham Capital, LLC
BOARD CHAIR EMERITUS
Marvin Demchick* Matthew S. Naylor
EMERITUS TRUSTEES
Jackie L. Allen
Hon. Wendy Demchick Alloy
Bryna Berman
George W. Connell
* Deceased
LETTER FROM THE CO-FOUNDERS
Dear AIM Community,
As AIM continues its celebration of 20 years of learning and innovation, we have been humbled by the many ways our community is coming together to reflect on AIM’s journey and look toward its future. This anniversary year is giving us meaningful opportunities to reflect on how far AIM has come. The 2024–2025 school year reminded us, in so many ways, why our mission matters now more than ever. Across AIM Academy and the AIM Institute for Learning & Research, we experienced a year defined by bold ideas, remarkable achievements, and an unwavering commitment to unleashing innovation in service of students and educators.
At AIM Academy, that innovation is unmistakable. The opening of our Global Innovation Hub to students in November 2024 ignited new possibilities for hands-on exploration, design thinking, and deeper learning. We expanded our biking and outdoor learning, offering students more ways to build resilience, independence, and confidence beyond the classroom. And as we honored our 45 graduates at commencement in May, we also celebrated a landmark moment, the first Ivy League acceptance for an AIM student, a powerful reminder of the potential that emerges when strengths are nurtured and students are truly seen.
Beyond our campus, we continued to deepen our role as a national leader in evidence-based literacy learning through the work of AIM
Institute. We launched statewide initiatives with Maryland and New Mexico, expanded our long-standing work with Mississippi, and introduced new implementation and coaching programs designed to help districts sustain and scale effective practices. The release of the 2024 NAEP reading scores showing continued declines reminded us that there is much work to be done to make literacy a right for all students. We were pleased to see some of our partner states demonstrate what is possible, including Louisiana—the only state in the nation to increase 4th grade reading proficiency between 2019 and 2024. AIM is honored to have trained more than 9,700 K–3 educators across Louisiana through AIM Pathways.
Our research partnerships continue to strengthen AIM’s impact. This year, advanced collaborations with the Florida Center for Reading Research contributed to the growth of the WordFlight assessment and launched new work focused on writing and systems-level implementation, furthering AIM’s role in translating research to practice.
We hope you enjoy reading about some of the highlights from the 2024-2025 school year. A new feature in this year’s report is a series of alumni spotlights, included throughout each section. Their stories of leadership, creativity, purpose, and resilience illustrate the many ways AIM unleashes the potential in every student and continues to shape lives long after graduation.
We remain deeply grateful for the partnership and leadership of CEO Al Chiaradonna, whose vision and steady leadership continue to shape AIM as we consider the future opportunities and needs of our community. Head of School Annette Fallon continues to strengthen AIM Academy through her student-centered leadership and close partnership with families, while Head of Institute Kristen Wynn brings trusted expertise to education leaders across the country as she guides AIM’s statewide and district partnerships in evidence-based literacy.
As we celebrate two decades of fearless learning, we hope you will join us for AIM’s 20th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at The Bellevue Hotel in Philadelphia, a chance to honor our history, celebrate our community, and look toward the future with excitement and hope.
Pat Roberts and Nancy Blair
AIM Co-Founders
A STORY OF INNOVATION, IMPACT
& POSSIBILITY
As AIM begins its 20th anniversary, we have been grateful for the opportunity to share our journey more widely and to elevate the students, educators, and partners who make this mission possible. More people than ever are asking what it takes to ensure every child learns to read, and AIM’s story has become one way to illuminate what can happen when evidence, innovation, and compassion come together.
This fall, AIM’s work has been featured in a growing collection of news stories, podcasts, and community conversations that highlight both our history and the urgency of the work ahead.
• 6ABC A Philly Proud segment talks about the opportunities AIM has provided students with language-based learning differences.
• FOX 29 GOOD DAY UNCUT: AIM was featured during this live show highlighting a conversation with an AIM alumni parent, visits to our classrooms, and the work of a talented AIM alumni entrepreneur.
• HAVERFORD TRUST COMPANY and Education All Learners Alliance Podcasts: Moderators learned about AIM’s 20-year journey from Pat Roberts and Nancy Blair.
• EMPOWERED WITH MEG RYAN This video explores the literacy crisis, how students need to be taught and what organizations like AIM are doing to empower lives through literacy.
IMPACT
AIM HOSTS PBIDA CONFERENCE
On April 5, AIM was proud to host Uniting for Literacy: Where Do We Go From Here, a daylong conference for the International Dyslexia Association Pennsylvania Branch in our new Global Innovation Hub. The event included keynote speeches by Steve Dykstra and Dr. Tim Odegard with a special message for AIM students. Conference breakout sessions featured presentations by AIM team members including: Dr. Megan Gierka on Policy, Practice, and Progress in the Keystone State, and Aviva Coyne-Green and Beau Martin on A Séance with Sentences: Teaching Cross-Curricular Sentence-Level Writing.
SUPPORT SERVICES OUTREACH:
As part of its research-to-practice mission, AIM Academy’s Speech and Language Therapy team regularly supervises and mentors graduate student interns from area universities such as Temple, Thomas Jefferson, and Loyola. Last spring, two graduate students, Maggie Schneebeli and Michaela Peel, completed their SLP field placements at AIM.
"My time here at AIM has been nothing but extraordinary. I learned so much more about individuals with dyslexia and different ways to assist them in their education."
MAGGIE SCHNEEBELI, THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY
"During my internship, I learned how to adapt therapy approaches to support students with their academic growth and confidence."
MICHAELA PEEL, TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
"I was reminded of how pivotal experiential learning is in shaping confident, adaptable, and empathetic leaders. Travel offers students the chance to step beyond their comfort zones, see the world through new perspectives, and build the skills they’ll carry forward into their futures."
HEAD OF SCHOOL ANNETTE FALLON
Head of School Annette Fallon had the opportunity to present at the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Conference in Houston. Her presentation was entitled, Head Instead: Empowering Leadership Teams for the Unexpected.
OT ATTENDS AOTA CONFERENCE
Celebrating Occupational Therapy Month in April, AIM’s Occupational Therapists attended the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Inspire 2025 Conference in Philadelphia.
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
The story of Anthony Carter ’15, re ects story re ects what AIM families know so well: when students are understood, supported, and empowered, they carry that con dence far beyond our campus. Anthony graduated from AIM in 2015 and from Elizabethtown College in 2019 with a major in Communications and a minor in Graphic Design. After working in southern Oregon as a broadcast producer, reporter, and weekend anchor at KOBI-TV and later as a public information o cer for a school district in upstate New York, Anthony returned to River Road in 2023 to serve the community that helped shape him. He enjoys capturing fun moments that de ne AIM and advancing the school’s greater mission and vision to the world. In his free time, Anthony loves to spend time with his family, explore the country, and continue to build and report on community stories under his licensed media business — X1 Media, LLC, where he one day plans to build an academy for aspiring media professionals.
Favorite memory from AIM?
Aside from our senior trip to Barcelona and Madrid, Spain, my favorite memory from AIM was the February Frenzy in 2015 when I hit a game winning three-pointer to cap o my senior year. It was also the rst year the students beat the teachers, so the bragging rights the rest of the school year was beyond worth it.
Advice for current AIM students?
Take heed of the unique tools presented by AIM to help you grow and don’t be afraid to ask for help. If you are attending college, immediately contact your school’s learning services department and utilize your accommodations from AIM. It’ll be beyond useful during exams and papers. Lastly, — If you say “you can’t,” you never will. If you believe you can, you will always have a chance.
What does it mean to you to be part of AIM’s 20th-year legacy?
I’ve been amazed and motivated by AIM’s tremendous growth since I rst attended the summer camp on Conarroe Street in 2011. It’s inspiring to see how far AIM has come. I gained a new level of self-con dence and pride, and I’m forever grateful to Pat Roberts, Nancy Blair, and everyone at AIM who helped guide me toward a bright future I once never imagined.
27.1 MILLION STUDENTS IMPACTED SINCE 2021
40 STATES with Schools, Districts or Departments of Education Committed to Pathways Training Z Z Z
AIM Institute was selected by the Nebraska Department of Education and the Educational Service Unit Coordinating Council to provide training support to strengthen literacy coaching statewide. The state launched this partnership at its summer HEROES Training in Kearney with the AIM coaching team. HEROES stands for Helping to Elevate Reading Outcomes for Every Student. This summer event equipped coaches and leaders with evidence-based practices grounded in the Science of Reading, and kicked off training support for Nebraska’s regional literacy coaches to advance the state’s mission to elevate reading outcomes for every student.
ADVANCING SECONDARY LITERACY IN GEORGIA
Marietta City Schools is redefining what literacy can look like in middle school. More than 70 educators completed AIM’s Pathways to Proficient Reading: Secondary, building a shared, cross-disciplinary approach grounded in the science of reading. Their commitment is already transforming classrooms with teachers describing the training as “a game-changer,” noting stronger student fluency and “lasting impact” from structured, explicit strategies. Together, AIM and Marietta are helping every learner grow with confidence.
LAUNCHING EARLY READING SUCCESS NATIONWIDE
This spring, the AIM Institute launched the AIM Early Reading Success Schools initiative, inviting school leaders who completed our Pathways to Literacy Leadership course to apply. Ten schools across the country were selected for this fully-funded, yearlong project supporting more than 1,000+ K-1 learners in 60+ classrooms around the country.
Educators and leaders are receiving AIM’s structured literacy training, coaching, and implementation support to strengthen early reading instruction and build sustainable systems. Together, thanks to support from the Raphael Family Foundation, these schools are beginning a powerful partnership to ensure every child gains the strong start in reading they deserve.
SUPPORTING THE SOUTHERN SURGE
In a year when national NAEP (the Nation’s Report Card) reading scores continued to decline, Louisiana and Mississippi demonstrated what’s possible when educators receive strong, evidence-based training and support. Louisiana was the only state to increase 4th grade reading proficiency from 2019 to 2024, reaching the national average for the first time. AIM has been a key partner in this work, delivering teacher and leader training across many of the state’s largest districts and supporting more than 9,700 K–3 educators through AIM Pathways as part of Louisiana’s required literacy training.
Mississippi’s decade-long gains also continued. As the Mississippi Department of Education’s provider for state-funded literacy training since 2022, AIM has trained nearly 3,000 educators and leaders, helping strengthen instructional practice statewide. Mississippi 4th graders now rank among the top states in reading and outperform their peers nationally across student groups.
These results affirm a powerful truth: when teachers have high-quality training, coaching, and implementation support, students thrive. And with NAEP scores falling nationally, AIM remains committed to expanding this work so that every state—and every student— benefits from the promise of evidence-based reading instruction.
“Since 2022, our teachers and leaders have engaged in AIM courses focused on the research-driven foundations of the Science of Reading…Over 50 of the teachers and leaders in our district are completing courses this school year. As we celebrate this success, we are excited for the continued growth that will be supported by upcoming AIM courses, including those centered around writing, structured literacy, and English Learners. Together, we will continue to ensure our students are equipped for success."
DR. TRISH STOLL, ELA CURRICULUM SPECIALIST, GULFPORT SCHOOLS
PARTNER
ZSPACE BRINGS INTERACTIVE, FUTURE-READY LEARNING TO AIM
This year, AIM Academy expanded immersive, hands-on learning by fully integrating award-winning zSpace computers into the Global Innovation Hub. zSpace, named a Future’s Best of Show Award winner at ISTELive25, brought interactive, augmented reality learning to every division. Middle School students used zSpace to explore food sustainability and even designed virtual foods like pizza, while Upper School students studied human anatomy and completed advanced programs, including electrical certification courses for two seniors.
AIM also hosted a spring zSpace Educator Summit, welcoming teachers from across the region to learn alongside AIM faculty and zSpace professionals. The event highlighted AIM’s growing role as a leader in innovative instructional technology and showcased how tools like zSpace can spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and prepare students for future-ready pathways.
ROBOTICS IN SERVICE: WOLFPACK LEADS BY EXAMPLE
EXPANDING DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES AT AIM
Every senior enrolls in two college courses at partner schools including Temple University, Penn State Abington, Chestnut Hill College. The courses allow them to gain a unique advantage after graduation as they will earn transferable credits for courses like Business, Criminal Justice, Marketing and Engineering. This fall, Upper School Counselor Katherine Precourt is teaching an Intro to Psychology course in partnership with Penn State Abington, where she is an adjunct professor.
AIM students brought their creativity, leadership, and STEM skills into the community in May when Team 5407 Wolfpack Robotics visited Community Partnership School in Philadelphia. The team demonstrated their competition robot, helped students try driving and building activities, and led hands-on craft projects through AIM's Sylvia STEAM Mobile. Middle School STEAM teacher Alicia DeVane also shared a read-aloud with the children.
BIKES DONATED TO SAM’S PLACE
Hands-on learning continues to thrive at AIM through innovative programs like Upper School’s Project Bike Tech. Last year, Priority Bikes generously donated 18 bicyclessix child-sized bikes that students will fully assemble for their peers, and 12 adult bikes that will be built for faculty and staff use. The donation provides meaningful, real-world learning opportunities as students develop technical skills and teamwork. Priority Bikes also contributed a bike to the 2025 AIM for the Stars Gala auction, extending their support of AIM’s mission.
SUPPORTING RESEARCH TO PRACTICE
At AIM, we partner with members of our Research Advisory Board to bring the latest reading science directly into our classrooms and our training. As part of this work, AIM collaborated with Research Advisory Board member Dr. Tim Odegard, Professor of Psychology at Middle Tennessee State University, to study the impact of WordFlight, a computer-based program designed to improve reading fluency, when used alongside the Wilson Reading System®. In last year’s study, AIM students in grades 3–8 who used WordFlight showed greater improvement in word reading and spelling than students who did not use the program. Based on these results, AIM will continue using WordFlight with students who can benefit from additional practice at the word level.
RESEARCH ADVISORY BOARD
DANIEL BERCH, PH.D.
MICHELLE DUDA, PH.D.
TIM ODEGARD, PH.D
JULIE WASHINGTON, PH.D.BARBARA WILSON, M.ED.
KATE CAIN BSC.D.PHIL
LINNEA EHRI, PH.D.
KATHARINE PACE MILES, PH.D.
JASON YEATMAN PH.D.
ELSA CÁRDENAS-HAGAN, ED.D.DONALD L. COMPTON, PH.D.
STEVEN GRAHAM, ED.D.NANCY HENNESSY M.ED.
KEN PUGH, PH.D.
MARYANNE WOLF
HOLLIS SCARBOROUGH, PH.D.
IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE AND SYSTEMS CHANGE FOR LITERACY IMPROVEMENT — 2025 RESEARCH TO PRACTICE SYMPOSIUM
On March 10, 2025, AIM hosted its 13th annual Research to Practice Symposiumcollaborating and engaging with more than 4,000 educators and researchers who joined in person, virtually, and at watch parties around the world. Every year, educators gain firsthand access to cutting-edge strategies in literacy, writing, and instructional best practices. Junior student Kayleigh Jacobs ‘27 kicked off the day introducing AIM Co-Founders Pat Roberts and Nancy Blair, and shared her story of AIM’s impact on her life and learning.
Dr. Tiffany Hogan moderated the conversation and introduced the focus on implementation science with her presentation: Implementation Science and Systems Change to Improve Educational Outcomes. Featured researcher and practitioner presentations during this important day of learning were:
• Leadership Matters to Implementing EvidenceBased Reading and Literacy Practices in Schools, Dr. Nicole Patton Terry and Carmen Conner
• Turning Reading Research into Reality: Why is it so hard?, Margaret Goldberg
• Science of Writing and More Implementation Questions, Dr. Adrea Truckenmiller
• Reading for meaning: the component skills, knowledge, and processes that enable success, Dr. Kate Cain
• Enablers and Barriers to Effective Literacy Implementation, Panel featuring Kristen Wynn, moderator and Dr. Khalek Kirkland, Dr. Grant Rivera, and Dr. Carey Wright.
14TH ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM
SAVE THE DATE— MARCH 2, 2026
EDUCATION LEADERS TAKEAWAYS ON PUTTING RESEARCH TO PRACTICE TO TRANSFORM LIVES THROUGH LITERACY
"This is a long term commitment. You pick your evidence-based strategies and you roll up your sleeves."
DR. CAREY
WRIGHT, MARYLAND
SECRETARY OF EDUCATION
"We have to do the pedagogy and the research right." DR. GRANT RIVERA,
SUPERINTENDENT, MARIETTA
CITY SCHOOLS
We have to put parents in the room first. We have to involve parents at the onset. What if we trained our parents right alongside our students?"
DR. KHALEK KIRKLAND, DISTRICT 23 (BROWNSVILLE), NEW YORK CITY
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Shayna Pellen ’20 earned her college degree in Operations Management and Business Analytics from the University of Delaware in 2024 and now works for JPMorgan Chase. After a successful internship during her junior year of college, she was o ered a position as an analyst in the Chase Leadership Development Program. Shayna is pursuing a Master of Science in Business Analytics at Georgetown University.
Favorite memory from AIM?
One of my favorite AIM memories, besides our unforgettable senior trip to Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, was robotics class. It pushed me to think creatively and stretch my technical skills as we built projects like a custom skateboard and a Rubik’s Cube-solving robot. The best part was guring it all out alongside close friends.
Advice for current AIM students?
Stay curious. Whether you’re building a robot, writing a paper, or traveling abroad, ask questions and explore the ‘why’ behind everything.
What does it mean to you to be part of AIM’s 20th-year legacy?
Joining AIM after my freshman year in public school was a turning point. It gave me the space to grow academically, creatively, and personally. Being part of AIM’s 20th year legacy means contributing to a community that challenged me, supported me, and helped me discover what I’m capable of. It’s an honor to be part of a story that’s shaped so many lives and continues to inspire future generations.
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AIM STUDENTS, STAFF ATTEND
PEOPLE OF COLOR CONFERENCE
AIM staff and students returned to the National Association of Independent Schools’ People of Color Conference (PoCC) and Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC). The PoCC conference brought together educators of color and allies from independent schools nationwide to learn, reflect, and engage in conversations that strengthen inclusive school communities. At the same time, four Upper School students attended the SDLC conference. They joined more than 1,000 peers from across the country in workshops, affinity groups, and collaborative activities that deepened their understanding of identity, equity, and leadership. Together, these experiences offered AIM students powerful, hands-on learning, helping them grow as compassionate leaders and bringing back perspectives that enrich our school community.
10 YEARS OF WOLFPACK ROBOTICS
In September 2024, we recognized 10 years of Wolfpack Robotics! Rob Ervin, who was honored at the celebration, helped start the program at AIM in 2014 and led our Team 5407 Wolfpack Robotics group to the world championship in its first year. Many of our alumni robotics team members were in attendance and shared about the program’s impact on their lives.
ALL-AMERICAN AT AIM
Isaiah Taylor ‘26 represented AIM on a local and national level in wrestling. He competed against dozens of wrestlers across the state in matches throughout the school year. Isaiah earned All- American status when he won first place in the junior division at the National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA) National Championships in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Isaiah also earned an Academic All-American for his outstanding work in the classroom. Isaiah recently committed to wrestle at American University beginning in the Fall of 2026. Isaiah’s accomplishments are a highlight of AIM’s new wrestling program, led by Head Coach Andrew Totaro, which started during the 2024-2025 school year and is rapidly growing.
BOYS & GIRLS LET ME RUN PROGRAM
This year, AIM’s Lower School running programs gave both boys and girls opportunities to grow in confidence, character, and teamwork. In the fall, nine boys in grades 3–5 participated in Let Me Run, AIM’s second year offering this national program. Students trained twice a week and completed two 5ks, including one on campus with AIM staff and Varsity Cross Country Runners. The other race was held at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, where they helped raise more than $500 for Alex's Lemonade Stand.
In the spring, our Girls on the Run team enjoyed another energizing season. Lower School girls met regularly to build running skills, strengthen friendships, and explore lessons in self-confidence and goal setting. Their season culminated in a celebratory 5K in Fort Washington, where they joined students from across the region for a joyful community run.
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AIM ATHLETICS PROGRAM ON THE RISE
As our Wolfpack athletics program grows, many of our student-athletes continue to thrive in their sport, ultimately continuing to compete on the collegiate level. Two members of our Class of 2025 signed letters of intent to play in college:
• Dylan Robinson ‘25 will play lacrosse at Clarkson University
• Genevieve Washington-Vasquez ‘25 will play lacrosse at Chestnut Hill College
AIM had a phenomenal year of athletics during the 2024-2025 school year - even including some historic moments:
• Boys Varsity Cross Country won its first Penn-Jersey Athletic Association (PJAA) championship.
• Laszlo Stehle-Smith '26 achieved a school record and won first place in the PJAA championship — adding his name to the Cross Country banner.
• Boys Varsity Soccer won its first Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association (PAISAA) Commonwealth Cup championship.
• Boys Varsity Basketball won the PJAA Red Division and were runner ups in the All-League PJAA Championship.
• More than half of the Mountain Biking team qualified for Eastern Regionals, competing against hundreds of student-riders from across 11 states.
• Girls Varsity Tennis competed in their first PA state playoff game.
• Girls Varsity Lacrosse were runner ups in the PJAA championship game.
• Girls Varsity Basketball made it to the semi-finals of the PJAA.
In April, Genevieve Washington-Vasquez ‘25 was named the MaxPreps Pennsylvania Athlete of the Week, receiving an overwhelming 200,000 total votes. Gen was nominated for the honor after she scored 18 total goals in two games. Gen was also named the PJAA Girls Lacrosse Player of the Year.
STUDENTS EXCEL IN THE ARTS
AIM RECOGNIZED AS OUTSTANDING VISUAL ARTS COMMUNITY
AIM Academy was honored to be recognized by the Pennsylvania Art Education Association (PAEA) as a 2024–2025 Outstanding Visual Arts Community. This statewide recognition is reserved for schools that demonstrate exceptional commitment to high-quality arts education. Upper School Art & Design Teacher Susan Braccia submitted AIM for consideration, reflecting the pride our community takes in the vibrancy of our arts programming. From ceramics and mixed media to digital design and illustration, AIM’s visual arts program gives students meaningful opportunities to create, revise, experiment, and make their voices visible. Being named an Outstanding Visual Arts Community underscores the strength of this work, and celebrates AIM’s ongoing commitment to nurturing confident, curious, and imaginative young artists.
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Katya Pryschenko ’21 graduated from Allegheny College with a double major in Studio Art and Environmental Science and Sustainability. For her senior project, she created an Ecological Field Guide for the Environmental Research Reserve, Bousson. Over two semesters, she produced 31 pen and ink illustrations of 12 di erent species that highlight the unique ecosystem and ecological food web of Bousson. This project earned her two awards from the college — one in Studio Art and another in Environmental Science and Sustainability. Katya also swam all four years, was one of the top point scorers, and was inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma, a preeminent honor society for college athletes. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Museum Studies at George Washington University and loves life in Washington, D.C. - the academics, food, and especially the museums.
Favorite memory from AIM?
One of my favorite memories from AIM is when we went on the trip to the Grand Tetons. I wished I had brought a camera to take photos of the views!
Advice for current AIM students?
Take every opportunity that AIM gives you, if that means taking an honors class, do it! AIM prepares you more for college than you even realize it does.
What does it mean to you to be part of AIM’s 20th-year legacy?
I came into AIM in fourth grade, and if you had told me then I would be going to grad school one day, I think I would have never believed it. AIM helped me realize that everyone's brain works di erently and that it is ok to ask for help.
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ANNUAL b .A.S.H. STUDENT SHOWCASE
Every May, our AIM students across all divisions participate in b.A.S.H. (blending of Art, Science, and the Humanities) showcasing their work and achievements during the school year. b.A.S.H. reinforces AIM’s mission of providing an arts-based education with immersive and experiential learning opportunities. Families and friends are invited to the school to experience the incredible artwork and projects and join in celebrating the end of the school year.
AIM ALUMNI FEATURED AT b.A .S.H
One of the unique features of b.A.S.H. is the opportunity to spotlight our esteemed alumni and their impact beyond AIM. Katerina Zisman ‘19 was this year’s featured alumni at b.A.S.H. Zisman displayed and was selling self-made products from her business “Zisman Ceramics.”
“Coming back to AIM as a visiting artist was an honor. The opportunity to contribute to the growth of the school and show current students what they can achieve, is deeply meaningful. Also, to see how the school has grown, including the Hub, was incredible!”
KATERINA ZISMAN
‘19
CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF 2025
On May 30, the AIM community gathered to celebrate the 45 graduating members of the Class of 2025. Our future leaders were accepted to more than 100 colleges and universities across the United States, including a few who will be attending the same school together.
The ceremony opened with a processional from the Philadelphia String Quartet, followed by a beautiful rendition of “More to Me,” sung by our talented Upper School Choir.
We were honored to have Deon Butler, author and motivational speaker, as our 2025 commencement speaker. Butler delivered a powerful message about his struggles battling dyslexia and its impact on his career. He shared critical messages to the class that centered around asking for help and building the confidence to thrive.
STUDENT HONOREES
SARAH SKLAR
Class of 2025 Valedictorian
THATCHER ADAMS
Lou Uchitel Spirit Award
GENEVIEVE
WASHINGTON-VASQUEZ
Marvins Award
CALLIOPE FAIRCLOTH
Arts & Creativity Award
DAWSON RELLER
Sam Ozer Award
“It turns out that all I needed were teachers who understood me, believed in me, and knew there was more to me than my learning disabilities. This confidence completely changed my perspective.”
SARAH SKLAR
“Before coming to AIM, my world seemed so small, dark even, and closed off to a kid like me who hated learning. Standing up here, I feel like I'm on a precipice, on the edge of a cliff and in front of me is a world that I never imagined would be accessible to me.”
EMMA SCHWARTZ
“You already took that step and said I got a dream. Yeah we learn differently and need a little bit of extra help, but we belong just like everyone else. You deserve an opportunity just like everyone else… It’s time for you to show the world how valuable you are.”
DEON BUTLER
THRIVE
FIRST IVY LEAGUE ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT
Calliope Faircloth ‘25, became the first student in school history to be accepted and commit to attend an Ivy League school - Cornell University. Calliope, who has been an AIM student since 4th grade, has always been passionate about art and creative writing and plans to study it at Cornell.
AIM STUDENTS SHINE DURING HORSE SHOW COMPETITIONS
AIM equestrian athletes had an exciting spring season. Fifth grader Tallulah P. earned multiple top finishes at Premiere Horse Shows at Swan Lake Stables, including a second-place Equitation finish at the St. Christopher’s Horse Show and first and second place wins in several jumping classes at the Blue Rock Classic.
Eighth grader Kiryn D. also celebrated major achievements, winning the starter division combined horse trial featuring dressage and stadium jumping, and later earning reserve champion titles in both the low schooling and high school jumpers at Bucks County Horse Park.
ANNUAL UPPER SCHOOL CAREER DAY
On April 10, more than 20 business representatives spent time with our Upper School students for our annual Career Day. The program aligns with AIM’s 4 Threads curricular framework. Students got a unique opportunity to learn about various different industries including business, law, and engineering.
MIDDLE SCHOOL HELPING VICTIMS OF CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES
The Middle School student council raised more than $400 during a bake sale to help the victims and families impacted by the devastating wildfires in California. The money went to the American Red Cross of Los Angeles.
THRIVE AIM ALUMNI IMPACT
2ND ANNUAL AIM ALUMNI DAY
In May, we held our second annual AIM Alumni Day, catching up and reflecting with our esteemed alumni from our 13 graduating classes! During the gathering, Dr. Kristin Zielinski was awarded the Outstanding Educator Award which was voted on by the alumni.
ALUMNI PANEL 2025
Each year, Amanda Tingle-Oline, Director of College and Career Counseling, hosts a virtual panel for current families featuring AIM alumni. This year’s five featured panelists were Simone Levy '24, Grey Bowen '23, Ben Ziegler '22, Katya Pryschenko '21, and Shayna Pellen '20 The panelists shared their experiences navigating the transition to college, utilizing accommodations in class and their future career plans.
SIMONE LEVY '24 ELON UNIVERSITY JOURNALISM
GREY BOWEN '23 UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH COMPUTER SCIENCE
BEN ZIEGLER '22 LAFAYETTE COLLEGE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
KATYA PRYSHCHENKO '21 ALLEGHENY COLLEGE STUDIO ART, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY
SHAYNA PELLEN '20 UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE '24; OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
GEORGETOWN
UNIVERSITY (MS): BUSINESS ANALYTICS
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Luc Bernal ‘22, a junior at the Savannah College of Art & Design, spent time in Denmark for an internship with LEGO as an element designer. Luc was selected out of thousands of applicants, showcasing his creativity and persistence. After noticing that LEGO viewed his LinkedIn pro le, Luc uploaded his custom LEGO designs to the platform to ensure his talents stood out. His proactive approach, combined with the skills nurtured during his time at AIM, helped him secure this highly competitive position.
Favorite memory from AIM?
My favorite memory from AIM was during my senior year. We were coming out of the pandemic, and were lucky enough to still go on a senior trip. It was an amazing chance to explore di erent national parks and get one last great memory with friends. It also ended up inspiring my senior project and gave me the chance to spend nearly every day in the design lab creating and building. That whole process helped me discover my passion and what I ended up choosing to study at SCAD. So while it isn’t one memory per se, the last couple of months was just one great experience I look back on fondly.
Advice for current AIM students?
Make sure you are always trying new things. It’s easy to take the resources and opportunities around you for granted, but even if you think you’re not good at something at rst, keep going. There’s nothing more rewarding than getting to learn a new skill or nd a new passion. I never thought I would end up where I am now, and I got here because of what I learned at AIM. It wasn’t always easy, and I didn’t realize how important those moments were at the time, but the teachers and classes helped shape who I am today. So put yourself out there and take every chance you can!
What does it mean to you to be part of AIM’s 20th-year legacy?
Honestly I am proud to have been a part of AIM. If you told me ve or six years ago that this school would matter to me as much as it does, I don’t think I would have believed you. AIM took a kid who hated school and didn’t believe in himself, and wanted to drop out and taught him that he was more than what he thought, showed him his interests could be a source of learning and a career path and eventually made him love learning and going to school. Today I get to do the things I love and even got an internship at my dream company.
All things considered AIM is still a young school, but in that time it already has hundreds of students who learned to believe in themselves and see what they are capable of. It’s incredible to have been part of that journey.
EXPLORE
CLASS OF 2025 TRAVELS
ABROAD TO ITALY!
Every year at the end of the third quarter, AIM seniors take their learning outside the classroom and travel abroad for a week. The English Language Arts (ELA) and History courses cover literature, history, and culture based on the planned destination.
In March, the senior class explored Florence and Rome, Italy. They spent time viewing the incredible scenery, visited historic landmarks including the Galleria dell’Accademia, and the Tower of Pisa, participated in art classes, and prepared quality Italian dishes.
UPPER SCHOOL COSTA RICA TRIP
Over Spring Break, a group of Upper School students went on a transformative service-learning trip to Costa Rica, led by Upper School Counselors Katherine Precourt and Kristin Zielinski Students spent time with their homestay families reflecting, learning about the Santa Maria de Dota community and culture, and preparing meals together. During free time, the group enjoyed outdoor activities like hiking and zip-lining.
The 7th grade class continued its annual tradition of visiting historic Williamsburg, Virginia as part of their Interactive Humanities studies. The class traveled back in time to experience Colonial Williamsburg, which includes meeting historical figures and current and past residents. The experience not only allows for hands-on approach to their learning, but also time for reflection, encourages team building and forming new relationships between the student groups.
SENIORS INTERVIEW RACING LEGEND
As a culmination of their learning at AIM, all seniors complete a capstone paper and presentation that is tied to the learning and experiences they had during their Senior Seminar and trip. Miles Cinquanto ‘25 and Fabian Putoni ‘25, with the guidance from Upper School teacher Carolyn Bjornson, got a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interview racing legend Mario Andretti! Andretti spoke with the students about his background, racing career, and overall love for racing. Andretti also showed Miles and Fabian a tour of his car fleet.
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Jon Lowry ‘15 graduated from AIM in 2015 and is a proud recipient of the prestigious Marvins Award. He graduated from Saint Joseph’s University in 2020 with a major in Sports Marketing. In 2025, Jon received his airline pilot’s license after nearly 3.5 years of training and has totaled more than 1,500 ight hours in Washington, D.C.
Favorite memory from AIM?
Going to Chicago in 11th grade and then traveling to Barcelona and Madrid Spain during my senior year.
Advice for current AIM students?
Surround yourself with smart people and work hard because it pays o . Also, have fun. I have so many great memories from my time at AIM with my friends and I still stay in touch with them today. You’ll make lasting memories.
What does it mean to you to be part of AIM’s 20th-year legacy?
It’s a great feeling to be part of one of the rst classes to graduate and set an example for future AIM students and showing them that they can reach their goals.
8TH GRADE EXPLORES TETON SCHOOL IN WYOMING
Every year, our 8th grade class travels to Jackson Hole, Wyoming as part of our partnership with the Teton Science School. Educators from both schools collaborate to create lesson plans that integrate core classroom concepts with learning experiences in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Students gain important knowledge on the surrounding environment, living and non living factors within the ecosystem, and also build connections. The 8th graders also have fun opportunities to snowshoe, ski, and visit local cultural landmarks within the Jackson Hole region and Grand Teton National Park.
GIVING ANNUAL REPORT OF GIFTS 2024–2025
FOUNDERS SOCIETY
Thank you to the following donors who have given $2,006 or more during the 2024–2025 school year
$500,000+
The Raphael Family Foundation
$200,000+
Anonymous
Klingenstein Philanthropies
Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation (EHTF)
The Neel Family
$100,000+
Anonymous (2)
BLBB Charitable
Cli ord and Kristen Haugen
PHLY Foundation
Chris and Patricia Roberts
The Albert M. Green eld Foundation
Thornedge Foundation— Hank Smith
Dennis and Ann Tuza
$50,000+
Anonymous (3)
Brian and Nancy Blair
Comcast Corporation
Linda Gamble
Independence Blue Cross
Amy and Michael Kopelman
Joel Lazovitz and Alyson Simpson
Crumdale Specialty—
Matthew and Heather Naylor
Serge and Stephanie Pepper
Wayne and Amanda Quinn
Paul and Amy Reed
David and Tracy Reller
Jackie and Stan Silverman
Thomas and Mollie Suddath
The Clayman Foundation—
Stephen and David Cohen
van Beuren Charitable Foundation—
Archbold and Helene van Beuren
Drew and Mary Ellen Weissman
WSFS
$40,000+
F and B Berman Family Foundation, Inc.—
Fred and Bryna Berman
George Connell
Hanse Golf Course Design Inc.— Gilbert and Tracey Hanse
Brian and Christine Lobley
Dave and Laura Stern
Michael Zisman
$30,000+
Nehama Benmosche and Blayne Hayes
Arthur and Lisa Berkowitz
Dean Ca ero and Martha Benitez-Ca ero
Matthew and Lea Cohn
Fieldston and Marein-Efron Family
John and Frances Glomb
John and Anne James
Scott and Sharon Rankin
$20,000+
Anonymous
Sharyn Berman and Chuck Meyers
Blue Rock Construction, Inc.
Vivek and Anne Bommi
Albert and Kristy Chiaradonna
Rosalie Cohen
Ron and Carol Giannone
Joseph and Sharon Kestenbaum
Maguire Foundation—
James Maguire and Megan Nicoletti
Jacob Nyman and Elizabeth Blowers-Nyman
Tom and Karen Robinson
SKF USA, Inc.
The Farmboy Fund
The Haverford Trust Company
The Marino Reynolds Family
Charitable Fund—
William Marino and Elizabeth Reynolds
Tri-State Technical
Sales Corporation
Wawa Foundation
Zisman Family Foundation
$10,000+
Anonymous
Ballantine Family Charitable Fund— The Ballantine Family
Jordan and Deanna Berman
Indranil Dasgupta and Sonia Nofziger-Dasgupta
Melany and Malcolm Davidow
Marco and Jana de Leon
Leonard and Elaine DeStefano
Jerry Francesco
Great Minds
Richard and Patricia Grobman
Peter Hilton-Kingdon and Kathy Ochroch
Elliot and Amy Holtz
Patrick and Karen Hoyer
Instech Laboratories
Jon Liss
Vincent and Karen Lowry
Maguire Enterprises II, LP
Brian and Corinne McDaid
James and Deborah Pellen
Pennsylvania Environmental Council - Circuit Trails Coalition
PJ Dick - Trumbull
PNC Bank
Brad Pogachefsky and Mollie Plotkin
Christopher and Nancy Powell
Mark and Nancy Quigley
Peter and Kristie Ressler
Chad and Jennifer Rosenberg
Dee Spagnuolo and Sasha Ballen
Chaile Steinberg
Je rey and Hanna Steinberg
Michael and Amanda Stern
The Grinnell Family
UHS of Delaware, Inc.
Stuart and Sarah Warsetsky
Jason and Jaimee Weisz
Wilson Language Training
$5,000+
Anonymous
Mary Adams
Alamo Insurance Group Inc.
Jackie Allen
Blackney Hayes Architects—
Jennifer Crawford
Je and Kristen Block
Andrew and Jody Brookman
David and Mara Caroline
Anne Marie Chapman
Caroline Cinquanto
David and Julia Clark
Barbara Cobb
Donna De Carolis
Sylvia DiBona
James J. Fitzgerald, IV Family
Darryl J. Ford and Gail Sullivan Ford
Joseph and Shelly Forer
Fox Rothschild—
Edward and Mary Hayes
Amir and Stacey Goldman
Michael and Lori Goodman
Jed and Jessica Hammel
Victor and Dena Hammel
Corey and Rachel Heller
Benjamin and Shiri Jerner
Joseph Kennard Skilling Trust
Mu e Landreth
Little Tower Foundation—
Thomas, Carolyn, and Joseph Carluccio ’16
Timothy and Julia Maguire
John New
Nimbl Digital
Chad and Kelly Punchard
M. Joseph Rocks and Elizabeth Greco-Rocks
Ronald and Lynne Rosen
William R. Sasso, Esq.,
Trustee of Leo Niessen Jr.
Charitable Trust
Martina Sha er
Brian Sherman and Sandy Lau
Jon Smollen and Leah Kaplan
SnapCab - Glenn Bostock
Anne Tentho
David and Laura Thayer
The Bailey Group
The Hammel Family Foundation—
Jed and Jessica Hammel
Truist Charitable Fund
Harris Wildstein
$2,006+
Anonymous
Aegis
Jacob and Abbey Alpert
Anchor Mechanical LLC
Sean and Karen Baird
Steven and Ilene Berman
Dol nger-McMahon Foundation
EisnerAmper
Justin and Morgan Forer
James and Rebecca Goslee
Dave and Vardhana Goswami
Brian and Tine Hansen-Turton
HMH
Avram Hornik
Imagine Learning
Russ and Deb Kliman
Paul and Deanna Loughnane
Daniel and Alicia Mendicino
Scholastic
Stradley Ronon
Stevens & Young, LLP
Frederick and Heather Sutor
UME
John and Jo-Una Villani
Walter J. Miller Trust
Hans and Terri Zandhuis
TOTAL GIVING 2024–2025
SCHOLARSHIP GIFTS: 35%
RESTRICTED GIFTS: 54% AIM FUND: 6%
SPECIAL EVENTS: 9%
MORE THAN
$1.7 MILLION 26% 84 80% $12,800 contributed by 97 Businesses and individuals to AIM in 2024-2025 of all AIM students receive financial aid AIM students benefited from EITC/OSTC scholarships of all financial aid students receive EITC/OSTC support average EITC/OSTC award Z Z Z Z
EITC/OSTC
AIM salutes the following businesses and individuals for participating in the EITC/OSTC
PA Tax Credit Program that o ers a substantial tax credit in exchange for a contribution to support AIM Academy scholarships.
Anonymous (4)
Mary Adams
AIM Scholarship 1 LLC
Nehama Benmosche and Blayne Hayes
Arthur and Lisa Berkowitz
Fred and Bryna Berman
Blackney Hayes ArchitectsJennifer Crawford
Brian and Nancy Blair
Je and Kristen Block
Blue Rock Construction, Inc.
Vivek and Anne Bommi
Andrew and Jody Brookman
Business Leadership Organized For Catholic Schools
Dean Ca ero and Martha Benitez-Ca ero
David and Mara Caroline
Central Pennsylvania
Scholarship Fund
Caroline Cinquanto
David and Julia Clark
Barbara Cobb
Matthew and Lea Cohn
Comcast Corporation
Indranil Dasgupta and Sonia Nofziger-Dasgupta
Leonard and Elaine DeStefano
Sylvia DiBona
Fieldston and Marein-Efron Family
Jerry Francesco
Ron and Carol Giannone
John and Frances Glomb
Amir and Stacey Goldman
Michael and Lori Goodman
The Grinnell Family
Richard and Patricia Grobman
Hanse Golf Course Design Inc.Gilbert and Tracey Hanse
Cli ord and Kristen Haugen
Corey and Rachel Heller
Peter Hilton-Kingdon and Kathy Ochroch
Elliot and Amy Holtz
Independence Blue Cross
Instech Laboratories - Paul and Deanna Loughnane
John and Anne James
Benjamin and Shiri Jerner
Joseph and Sharon Kestenbaum
Amy and Michael Kopelman
Joel Lazovitz and Alyson Simpson
Jon Liss
Brian and Christine Lobley
Maguire Enterprises II, LP
William Marino and Elizabeth Reynolds
Chuck Meyers and Sharyn Berman
Brian and Corinne McDaid
Carlton and Nina Neel
Jacob Nyman and Elizabeth Blowers-Nyman
James and Deborah Pellen
Pennsylvania Education Partnership, LLC.
PJ Dick - Trumbull
PNC Bank
Brad Pogachefsky and Mollie Plotkin
Christopher and Nancy Powell
Mark and Nancy Quigley
Wayne and Amanda Quinn
Scott and Sharon Rankin
The Reed Family
David and Tracy Reller
Peter and Kristie Ressler
Chris and Patricia Roberts
Tom and Karen Robinson
Chad and Jennifer Rosenberg
Martina Sha er
Brian Sherman and Sandy Lau
Jackie and Stan Silverman
SKF USA, Inc.
SnapCab - Glenn Bostock
Dee Spagnuolo and Sasha Ballen
Chaile Steinberg
Je rey and Hanna Steinberg
Dave and Laura Stern
Thomas and Mollie Suddath
Anne Tentho
David and Laura Thayer
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities
The Haverford Trust Company
Tri-State Technical Sales Corporation
Melany and Malcolm Davidow Truist
Dennis and Ann Tuza
UHS of Delaware, Inc.
Archbold and Helene van Beuren
Stuart and Sarah Warsetsky
Drew and Mary Ellen Weissman
Jason and Jaimee Weisz
Harris Wildstein
WSFS
AIM INSTITUTE
Anonymous (1)
An Anonymous Family Foundation
12M and Ed Tech Recruiting
Jackie Allen
BLBB Charitable Credentials Unlimited
Everyone Reads PA Great Minds
JF Maddox Foundation
Joyful Readers
Klingenstein Philanthropies
Rafael and Carol Lissack
Loyola Press
Kirill and Frida Lukov
Steven and Phyllis Novick
Nicole Ormandy
PHLY Foundation
Reading Allowed
Kay Ryan
Hollis Scarborough
Julie Spahr
The Albert M. Green eld Foundation
The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation, Inc.
Dante and Kelly Volpe
Wilson Language Training
DONOR SPOTLIGHT
THE RELLER FAMILY
Q. Why do you support AIM through the EITC scholarship program?
A. We believe this scholarship program is a win for everyone and only wish we had done it sooner. It is a chance for us to make an AIM education possible for students with learning di erences who may not otherwise have access to this life changing opportunity. We know how fortunate we are to have been able to send Dawson to AIM and this scholarship program makes it possible for others. Additionally, it enables us to further support AIM and its mission with very little cost to us. We highly recommend learning more about the program to see what a di erence your tax dollars can make!
Q. How has AIM made a di erence in your family life?
A. AIM has made it possible for us to enjoy our son and family time with the knowledge he was in the best school to meet his needs. The faculty and sta knew and supported him in both his academic and personal growth from 7th through 12th grade. We felt we had a true partner helping us raise a wonderful young man ready for his future. It’s so comforting knowing you are not alone and your child is in the right place.
Q. What di erence and impact has AIM made since opening their doors in 2006?
A. We are in awe of what Pat Roberts & Nancy Blair have done in a short amount of time! What started as a way to address the educational needs of their own children turned into a mission to make literacy a priority for students across the country. AIM continues to grow and expand with additions to its physical space and a research institute that reaches students nationwide with professional development for educators on the science of reading. We are so proud to be associated with AIM!
Q. What is unique about how AIM prepares students for the workforce and changing world?
A. AIM is unique in that it helps students understand how they learn, what their strengths are and where they t in. The teachers and sta know the students extremely well and help foster their special talents. Students feel seen and valued for their di erences. AIM also provides a unique variety of classes, sports and extracurriculars where students can have success, connection and cultivate new skills. Most exciting in preparing students for the future is the dedication of The HUB! The Hub o ers upgraded and expanded spaces to enable students to develop cutting edge skills and connect with innovators and leaders to take on real world problems. It also gives AIM alumni the chance to give back and interact with the student body in new ways. What an exciting time for AIM and our community!
REVENUE 2024–2025
AIM FUND
Thank you to all of our donors. By supporting the AIM Fund you ensure that we have unrestricted support for programming.
Anonymous (20)
Samer Abboud and Sonia Rosen
Chloe Ackerson
Gordon and Jennifer Adams
Stephen and Carol Aichele
Jacob and Abbey Alpert
Catherine Anderson
TUITION: 38%
FUNDRAISING: 21%
AUXILIARY SERVICES: 4%
EDUCATOR TRAINING: 27%
SUMMER PROGRAM: 1%
OTHER INCOME: 9%
Eric and Maureen Anderson
Ross and Michele Annable
Michael and Joy Antonoplos
Loretta Aument
Wilfried and Freia Backes
Ballantine Family Charitable Fund—The Ballantine Family
Dee Spagnuolo and Sasha Ballen
Amanda Beeler
Isaac and Pia Beirne
Bendita Foundation— Bethany Asplundh
Joshua and Rachael Berman
Steven and Ilene Berman
Gabrielle Bieros
The Biscardi Family
Jon and Carolyn Bjornson
Blackney Hayes Architects — Jennifer Crawford
Brian and Nancy Blair
BLBB Charitable
Alicia Bloch
Carl and Suzanne Blowers
John and Beth Bowman
Susan Braccia
Mark Brandon
Je rey Brody and Elizabeth Bauer Brody
Andrew and Jody Brookman and Samara Brookman ’24
Chris Campbell
Bob and Joan Campbell
Elizabeth Canny
Ellie Cantor
Christian and Kristine Cappello
Michael Carapellotti and Rachael Cohen-Carapellotti
Joseph Carluccio ’16
Susan Carson
Anthony Carter ’15
James and Ilka Cassidy
James Chase
Albert and Kristy Chiaradonna
Anthony and Jenni er Chie o
John and Kathryn Ciccarelli
John and Lynne Ciccarelli
Caroline Cinquanto
Martha Clark
James and Angela Clarke
Avital Cnaan
Mitchell and Melissa Codkind
Seth and Rachel Cohen
Tom and Kathleen Collins
Comcast Corporation
Brittany Congdon
George Connell
Haley Conroy
Stephanie Crispell
Eban Cucinotta and Micaela Greene
Sarah Culp
Donna De Carolis
Marco and Jana de Leon
Leonard and Elaine DeStefano
Alicia DeVane
Michael and Erin DeVault
Charles Dickter and Karen Eble
Andrew DiPrinzio
Eric Dolaway and Amanda Muir
Catherine Dougherty ’24
Kelley Dougherty
Max Edelblut-Frantz ’23
Lacey Eitl
Audrey Era-Anavitate
Je rey and Sara Erlbaum
Scott and Lee Ann Erlbaum
F and B Berman Family Foundation, Inc.—
Fred and Bryna Berman
Annette Fallon
Bert and Helen Fallon
Tayler Fay
Cheryl Ferst
Curtis Fickert
Fieldston and Marein-Efron Family
Jason Fine and Amanda Amundson-Fine
Norma Finkelstein
Michael and Valerie Flitter
Stephanie Forbes
Darryl J. Ford and Gail Sullivan Ford
Joseph and Shelly Forer
Je rey and Song Fox
David and Tara Friedman
Charles Fromm
David Fryer and Shoshanah Tornberg
Edward Gallagher
Lauren Garcia
Charles and Anna Geiselhart
Adam and Kimberly Gelwarg
Sid and Swapna Ghosh
Ron and Carol Giannone
Megan Gierka
John and Frances Glomb
John and Suzanne Glomb
Robin Godfrey
James and Rebecca Goslee
Yniqka Gray-Robinson
M. Joseph Rocks and Elizabeth Greco-Rocks
Greco Family
Niya Gregory
Devin Grosh and Katherine Rohan Grosh
Jennifer Gurski
Daniel Hack
Jed and Jessica Hammel
Victor and Dena Hammel
Brian and Tine Hansen-Turton
Alvin and Sussie Harris
Cli ord and Kristen Haugen
Robert and Hilary Hayes
Kristen Heal
Hal and Phyllis Helderman
Diane Henfey
Peter Hilton-Kingdon and Kathy Ochroch
Garry Holland
Elliot and Amy Holtz
Gordon and Kristine Honig
Vicki Horowitz
Janel Horton
Patrick and Karen Hoyer
Lori Hunter
Marc and Bonnie Inver
Denis Jablonka and Alyssa Terk
David and Jessica Jacobs
Hal and Rena Ja e
John and Anne James
Jewish Federation of Philadelphia
Matthew and Shelly Johnston
Robert and Alicja Kapusta
Adria Katz
Alan and Rosalind Kaufman
Thomas and Patricia Kelly
Joseph and Sharon Kestenbaum
Nicole Kingsland
Mary Kinneman
Russ and Deb Kliman
Brian Kors
Aaron Todd and Victoria Kulli
Je rey and Jennifer Lavenberg
Devon Lavery
Jason Lavigne and Elizabeth Barrows
Jess Lawrence
Margaret Lawrence
Sam Lawrence
David and Kiersten Lenat
Allison Levine
Ross and Amy Levy
Matthew and Allison Liebman
Leonard Lipkin and Jill Maderer
Little Tower Foundation— Thomas, Carolyn, and Joseph Carluccio '16
Brian and Christine Lobley
John and Lisa Lokuta
Alyson Longmore
Paul and Deanna Loughnane
Vincent and Karen Lowry
Kirill and Frida Lukov
James MacNew
Brian and Alicia Mahoney
Michael Mansi
Luke and Cindy Marano
Daniel and Melanie Marein-Efron
Erin Marshman
Tia Mathisen
Eric Berndt and Anne Matlack
The Mattei Family
Philip and Thea Maurer
C M Mazzochetti
Padraig and Sophie McCa rey
Mark McGuire and Jo-Ann Verrier
Jim and Melanie McHugh
Michelle McKay
William and Lainey McMahon
Chrissy Mellon
Daniel and Alicia Mendicino
Stephen Metraux and Rebecca Canna
Stephen and Elizabeth Meyer
Stephen and Meredith Moss
Jerry and Dana Mullaney
Edward Murphy and Stephanie McKnight
John and Katharine Murphy
Jim and Ashley Nastasi
John New
Robert Newman ’19
Jacob Nyman and Elizabeth Blowers-Nyman
Benjamin and Dana Oller
Cherica Onyango
Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.
Stephanie Ostro
Michael Pack and Kristin Lorent
Indre Page
PayPal Giving Fund
Warren Pear and Cadence Kim
Christina Pearson
Jonathan and Stephanie Pepper
Dayna Perry
Justin and Krista Perry
Adam Pessin and Jane Foster
Stephen and Linda Pietrzykowski
Ayana Pilgrim-Brown
Richard and Amy Pinsk
Christopher and Nancy Powell
Geo rey and Sally Preston
Maura Pritchard
Kimmell Proctor
Gary and Elizabeth Prugh
Joe and Sharon Purzycki
James and Kimberly Rathburn
David and Tracy Reller
Brian and Anna Rentch
Peter and Kristie Ressler
David Ricci and Alyssa White
Julia Ritchie
Chris and Patricia Roberts
Francisco Rosado
Allan and Andrea Rosen
Brad Rosen and Alanna Strong
Alexander Helderman and Carrie Rosen
Ronald and Lynne Rosen
Hallam Hurt
Scott Rounick
Laura Rup
Philip Ruth
Tracy Ryals
John and Beth Santangelo
Cory Saunders
Melissa Savage
Leslie Schade
The Schi and Glenn Family
Melissa Schraeder
Martina Sha er
Dave and Jessica Sharp
Anita Shendalman
Brian Sherman and Sandy Lau
Mark Shulman and Dorothy
Baiocco-Shulman
Jackie and Stan Silverman
Steven Silvestro
Gary and Sandra Simon
Peter Sklar and Caitlin Wood Sklar
Jon Smollen and Leah Kaplan
Patricia Sobrino
Jason and Lisa Solinsky
Danny Sosa
Victor Sosa and Deanna DiMemmo-Sosa
Alex Sowa
Scott Sowers and HK Kim-Sowers
Jessica Spatz-McNeary
Teli Stabler
Liz Strauss
Mortimer Strong
Sandra Strouss
Robert and Dodi Strunk
Thomas and Mollie Suddath
Frederick and Heather Sutor
Mark and Kim Sylvester
Andrew Tausz
Anne Tentho
The Clayman Foundation—
Stephen Cohen and David Cohen
The Farmboy Fund
The Hammel Family Foundation
The Pessin Foster Family Fund
The Philadelphia Foundation
The Tobin Family Foundation— Lynne Tobin, Steve Tobin, and Sharon Tobin Kestenbaum
Thornedge Foundation— Hank Smith
Treering
Thane and Karla Trotman
Melany and Malcolm Davidow
Liz and Christian Truitt
van Beuren Charitable Foundation
Archbold and Helene van Beuren
Albert Vasquez and Shana Washington
Nicholas Vechik
John and Jo-Una Villani
Jennifer Vincent
Andrew Wakelee
Chris and Hilary Walton
Daniel Silverman and Cheryl Hausman
Stuart and Sarah Warsetsky
Jon Weinstein
Jason and Jaimee Weisz
Rob and Courtney Wells
Justine Welsh
Christina Whitehouse
Ralph* and Bernice Wiggins
Fiona Wilson
Sandy Wolk
Kristen Wynn
Thomas and Christina Yeager
Sarah Zagorac
Tina Zampitella
Hans and Terri Zandhuis
Rich Zaremba and Alison Barnes
Mary Kathryn Zeigenfus
Eric and Elizabeth Ziegler
Kristin Zielinski
IN MEMORY
DEEPA AWAL
Isaac and Pia Beirne
CHARLES BEELER
Brian and Nancy Blair
Aviva Coyne-Green
Megan Gierka
Nicole Ormandy
Chris and Patricia Roberts
Tina Zampitella
CARYN GREENBERG
Chris and Patricia Roberts
STEVE LAWRENCE
Anonymous
Samer Abboud and Sonia Rosen
Gordon and Jennifer Adams
Loretta Aument
The Ballantine Family
Joshua and Rachael Berman
Eric Berndt and Anne Matlack
Jon and Carolyn Bjornson
Brian and Nancy Blair
Alicia Bloch
Andrew and Jody Brookman and Samara Brookman '24
Michael Carapellotti and Rachael Cohen-Carapellotti
Albert and Kristy Chiaradonna
Anthony and Jenni er Chie o
John and Kathryn Ciccarelli
HONORING STEPHEN LAWRENCE P ′ 24
Last fall in September, the AIM community came together to honor Stephen Lawrence P’24, with AIM’s inaugural memorial soccer game under the lights. The game featured the Wolfpack Varsity Boys Soccer team playing against Pope John Paul II. The event, organized by the Upper School featured a match fundraiser which raised approximately $5,000 through ticket sales and donations from AIM families. At the request of the Lawrence family, proceeds from the event were directed to AIM’s boys varsity soccer team.
The school’s new trophy case located in the AIM Community Center now proudly includes a plaque dedicated to Stephen Lawrence as a lasting legacy to a parent who was a huge fan and supporter of athletics at AIM.
“For the past four years, Steve Lawrence could always be found on the field or courtside at AIM athletic events. He was not only a vocal fan watching his son Jake excel on the field, but also an enthusiastic supporter of all of our Wolf pack teams.” ANDREW DIPRINZIO, HEAD OF UPPER SCHOOL
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INSTITUTE PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
KLINGENSTEIN PHILANTRHOPIES
What is unique about how AIM prepares students and educators for a changing world?
AIM focuses on closing the gap between the vast body of scienti c research that exists about how students learn to read and how teachers are trained. The organization serves as a national model for how children should learn to read. The Pathways to Pro cient Reading course, as well as Pathways to Literacy Leadership, and other courses o ered by AIM have already begun to transform educator practice.
What inspired the Esther A. & Joseph Klingenstein Fund to invest in literacy initiatives, particularly those grounded in the science of reading?
The Klingenstein Family has long had an interest in improving literacy. The Foundation sees literacy as a key means to unlock life opportunities for children, and the science of reading movement as a critical component of transforming how children learn to read.
How do you see the Esther A. & Joseph Klingenstein Fund’s role in the broader ecosystem of literacy and education funders?
Our foundation has two primary goals. The rst is to support national organizations that advocate for and implement science-based literacy practices so that schools and teachers throughout the country can successfully teach students to read. The second is to improve literacy outcomes for students in grades kindergarten through three in the locations where the Klingenstein family lives or has roots: New York, Maine, Connecticut, Washington, D.C., or Maryland.
We focus on improving outcomes for children from low-income families and under-resourced communities or other minoritized groups that may have limited supports and resources. The foundation is especially interested in funding organizations like AIM that can serve as national models for improving literacy outcomes for children. We realize that transformational change takes time, so when we commit to a funding area like early literacy, we are long-term investors.
What role do you see for public-private partnerships in advancing literacy through the science of reading and technology?
Public-private partnerships are a great way to pilot test new and innovative ways of teaching and learning in public systems. These partnerships o er the opportunity to “de-risk” interventions before public systems make substantial investments.
Aviva Coyne-Green
Eban Cucinotta and Micaela Greene
Sarah Culp
Alicia DeVane
Catherine Dougherty ’24
Kelley Dougherty
Lacey Eitl
Annette Fallon
Curtis Fickert
Stephanie Forbes
Je rey and Song Fox
Charles Fromm
Adam and Kimberly Gelwarg
James and Rebecca Goslee
Jeannine Gray
Greco Family
Niya Gregory
Devin Grosh and Katherine Rohan Grosh
Maggie Grover
Jennifer Gurski
Daniel Hack
Robert and Hilary Hayes
Kristen Heal
Peter Hilton-Kingdon and Kathy Ochroch
Thomas and Patricia Kelly
Mary Kinneman
Devon Lavery
Jess Lawrence
Marcy Lawrence
Sam Lawrence
David and Kiersten Lenat
Allison Levine
Ross and Amy Levy
Brian and Alicia Mahoney
Daniel and Melanie Marein-Efron
Jim and Melanie McHugh
Michelle McKay
Daniel and Alicia Mendicino
Stephen and Elizabeth Meyer
Benjamin and Dana Oller
Stephanie Ostro
Michael Pack and Kristin Lorent
Justin and Krista Perry
James and Kimberly Rathburn
David Ricci and Alyssa White
Chris and Patricia Roberts
Laura Rup
Daniel Silverman and Cheryl Hausman
Jon Smollen and Leah Kaplan
Victor Sosa and Deanna DiMemmo-Sosa
Teli Stabler
Thomas and Mollie Suddath
Mark and Kim Sylvester
Anne Tentho
Amanda Tingle-Oline
Albert Vasquez and Shana Washington
Stuart and Sarah Warsetsky
Tina Zampitella
Kristin Zielinski
RUSSELL NAYLOR
Brian and Nancy Blair
Chris and Patricia Roberts
M. Joseph Rocks and Elizabeth Greco-Rocks
SUZANNE NAYLOR
Brian and Nancy Blair
Chris and Patricia Roberts
SAM OZER '20
Malcolm and Rebecca Agnew
Ballantine Family Charitable Fund—The Ballantine Family
Caroline Cinquanto
Jerrold and Jennifer Cohen
Robin Godfrey
Robert and Lisa Goetz
Devin Grosh and Katherine Rohan Grosh
Stephen Harris
Mark and Lisa Hastings
Katherine Healey
Deborah Hecker
Marvin and Faye Leibowitz
Dennis and Lauren Lennon
Alexander MacCausland ’20
Leslie and Ron Mayro
Celia McGuckian
Debbie and Terri
Anrenee Reasor
David and Tracy Reller
Peter and Kristie Ressler
Paul Schmidt
Hideko Secrest
GiGi Sheppard
Willard and Holly Terry
Dennis and Ann Tuza
John, Sylvia and Nikki Wren
Cyrus Yazdani
BARBARA POCINO
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RALPH C. WIGGINS JR.
Malcolm and Rebecca Agnew
Celia McGuckian
John, Sylvia and Nikki Wren
Cyrus Yazdani
DOROTHY WILKINSON MIRIN
John and Lisa Lokuta
IN HONOR
BRYNA BERMAN
The Saramar Charitable Fund
WILL BISCARDI '27
The Biscardi Family
NANCY BLAIR
Linda Gamble
AARON BRILL
Lynn Godmilow and Charles Brill
Joshua Marks and Peggy Brady Marks
AIM FACULTY AND STAFF
Joy Antonoplos
Amanda Beeler
Brian and Nancy Blair
James and Ilka Cassidy
Seth and Rachel Cohen
Fieldston and Marein-Efron Family
David and Tara Friedman
Gordon and Kristine Honig
Russ and Deb Kliman
Chris and Patricia Roberts
Brad Rosen and Alanna Strong
Martina Sha er
Kristen Wynn
Thomas and Christina Yeager
AIM UPPER SCHOOL
FACULTY AND STAFF
Seth and Rachel Cohen
AL CHIARADONNA
Lauren Garcia
JONAH COHEN
Seth and Rachel Cohen
MATT COHEN
Jerrold and Jennifer Cohen
Making Literacy Your Legacy
KYLE DITIERI
Joshua Marks and Peggy Brady Marks
CLASS OF 2025
Hal and Phyllis Helderman
ANNETTE FALLON
Hal and Rena Ja e
SUTTON FORER
Joseph and Shelly Forer
JACOB HELDERMAN
Allan and Andrea Rosen
JOEY HELLER'S BAR MITZVAH
Sandy Wolk
JONAH KAUFMAN
Alan and Rosalind Kaufman
EMMA LOUGHNANE
Paul and Deanna Loughnane
EZRA LUBIN
Join the growing list of Conarroe members, AIM’s planned giving society named after the street of our original location.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CONARROE SOCIETY?
Contact the Advancement O ce at development@aimpa.org or 215–948–9335 www.aimpa.org Is AIM in your will or other plans?
David Fryer and Shoshanah Tornberg
RILEY MATHISEN
Tia Mathisen
VERA MIHAILIDIS '23
Dimitris and Pelagia Mihailidis
MATTHEW NAYLOR
Acrisure
Albert and Kristy Chiaradonna
Darryl Ford and Gail Sullivan
HealthEZ
M. Joseph Rocks and Elizabeth Greco-Rocks
The Bailey Group
UME
ROBBIE NEWMAN '19
Alvin and Sussie Harris
SID OZER AND MINDY MASLIN
Robert and Lisa Goetz
Marvin and Faye Leibowitz
Leslie and Ron Mayro
BETH PILLING
Deborah Hecker
ASHER RAPHAEL
Sola Group Inc.
PAT ROBERTS
Brian and Nancy Blair
Linda Gamble
Gary and Sandra Simon
Mary Kathryn Zeigenfus
PAT ROBERTS, NANCY BLAIR, ANNETTE FALLON, AND THE DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Je rey Brody and Elizabeth Bauer Brody
PAT ROBERTS AND NANCY BLAIR
Linda Gamble
Jon Weinstein
ZEV ROSEN
Mortimer Strong
BRADY SCHWARTZ
Maris Delano
EMMA SCHWARTZ
Maris Delano
SARAH SKLAR '25
Peter Sklar and Caitlin Wood Sklar
THE FIFTH GRADE
Ayana Pilgrim-Brown
HANS ZANDHUIS
Ross and Michele Annable
TEACHER RETIREMENT FUND
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Joseph and Alicia Asselta
Ballantine Family Charitable Fund—The Ballantine Family
Donald Belles and Danielle Sibilla
Nehama Benmosche and Blayne Hayes
David and Sharon Berney
The Biscardi Family
Vivek and Anne Bommi
Erik Bonovitz
John Braddock
Robert and Kelly Campbell
Caroline Cinquanto
Louis Cinquanto
The Coburns
Randi Cuba
Indranil Dasgupta and Sonia Nofziger-Dasgupta
Jennifer Davey
Bill and Michele Demski
Robert and Beth Denny
Leonard and Elaine DeStefano
Fieldston and Marein-Efron Family
Charles and Anna Geiselhart
Adam and Kimberly Gelwarg
Lynn Godmilow and Charles Brill
James and Rebecca Goslee
The Grinnell Family
Alan Halfenger and Judith Moroz
Justin and Hallam Harper
Alexander Helderman and Carrie Rosen
Michael Hessol and Angela Keller
Gordon and Kristine Honig
Denis Jablonka and Alyssa Terk
John and Anne James
Steven Kawut and Elizabeth Platzker
Benjamin and Rebecca Kirshner
Thomas and Patricia Knight
Amy and Michael Kopelman
Kevin and Jennifer Lister
Paul and Deanna Loughnane
Brian and Corinne McDaid
Todd and Angela McGrath
Jim and Melanie McHugh
Trevor and Jacqueline McKenzie
Dimitris and Pelagia Mihailidis
George Minnis and Chantelle Bateman
Edward Murphy and Stephanie McKnight
John and Katharine Murphy
Jim and Ashley Nastasi
Adam Newman
Benjamin and Dana Oller
Joseph Purzycki and Jennifer Capano
Peter and Kristie Ressler
Brad Rosen and Alanna Strong
Nathan and Megan Senn
Dave and Jessica Sharp
Brian Sherman and Sandy Lau
Douglas and Alison Smith
Je rey and Hanna Steinberg
Robert and Dodi Strunk
Thomas and Mollie Suddath
Ryan and Holly Tomlinson
Thane and Karla Trotman
Melany and Malcolm Davidow
Ibrahim Walden and Cheilonda Johnson
Christina Whitehouse
Thomas and Christina Yeager
AIM FOR THE STARS GALA
The 2025 AIM for the Stars Gala was a night full of celebration, re ection and inspiration. We were surrounded by all members of our proud AIM community - students, parents, teachers, and alumni. The night featured amazing musical performances from our Upper School students, and Lower and Middle School Music Teacher
Jon Gardner and his band Gardyn Jazz Orchestra. Gala Co-Chairs and AIM parents Tracy and David Reller P’25, along with their son Dawson Reller ‘25 opened the event with a powerful speech on the ways AIM has impacted their family.
We honored Clarence C. Crawford, president of Teach ‘em to Fish CDC, with the Sally L. Smith Founders Award - named after the founder of the Lab School of Washington who was an inspiration for Pat Roberts and Nancy Blair’s founding of AIM in 2006. Longtime board chair and former AIM parent Matthew Naylor, founder of Crumdale Specialty, was awarded with the AIM Institute for Learning and Research Leadership Award for his contribution and belief in AIM’s impact and future.
AIM raised more than $250,000 thanks to generous bids and donations from our AIM community and corporate partners. Thank you to the Gala Committee and everyone who helped make this event special. We invite you to join us in celebrating our 20th anniversary at our AIM for the Stars Gala on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at The Bellevue Hotel in Philadelphia.
AIM FOR THE STARS
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Samer Abboud and Sonia Rosen
Acrisure
Aegis
Alamo Insurance Group Inc
Jackie Allen
Curtis Alloy and Wendy Demchick Alloy
Jacob and Abbey Alpert
Anchor Mechanical LLC
Sean and Karen Baird
Ballantine Family Charitable Fund—The Ballantine Family
Reginald Banks
Amanda Beeler
Isaac and Pia Beirne
Idan and Noa Belkind
Arthur and Lisa Berkowitz
Jon and Carolyn Bjornson
Brian and Nancy Blair
BLBB Charitable
Elissa Bloom
Brian and Allison Bogdano
Vivek and Anne Bommi
Robert and Rachel Bonner
Sheldon and Jill Bonovitz
Steven Bowen
Trish Brennan-Gac
Aaron Brill
Je rey Brody and Elizabeth Bauer Brody
Richard and Ariel Bronstein
Joseph Carluccio ’16
David and Mara Caroline
James and Jocelyn Casey
Anne Marie Chapman
Albert and Kristy Chiaradonna
Michael Cianchetta
Caroline Cinquanto
James and Angela Clarke
Colleen Cluney
Barbara Cobb
Mitchell and Melissa Codkind
George Connell
Erin Coombs
Corbett, Inc
Derek Cradle and
Monica Covington
Clarence and Caretha Crawford
Jana Cresswell
Crumdale Specialty
Randi Cuba
Neil Curry and Mary Costello
Colleen and Derek Danilson
Jennifer Davey
Donna De Carolis
Leonard and Elaine DeStefano
Michael and Erin DeVault
Mandy DiIenno
Andrew DiPrinzio
Stacy Dougherty
Duane Morris
Robert and Katherine Eaddy
EisnerAmper
F and B Berman Family Foundation, Inc.—
Fred and Bryna Berman
Annette Fallon
Faulkner Volvo
Je Fetterman and Taia Harlos
David and Lisa Fields
Fieldston and Marein-Efron Family
James J. Fitzgerald, IV Family
Darryl J. Ford and Gail Sullivan Ford
Justin and Morgan Forer
Je rey and Song Fox
Sid and Swapna Ghosh
Megan Gierka
Devona Glidewell
John and Frances Glomb
Matthew Goldstein
Dave and Vardhana Goswami
Jacob and Shira Greenbaum
Devin Grosh and Katherine Rohan Grosh
Stephen and Gail Grosh
H&G Sign Company, LLC.
Cli ord and Kristen Haugen
Robert and Hilary Hayes
HealthEZ
Christopher and Allison Henderson
High Swartz LLP
Peter Hilton-Kingdon and Kathy Ochroch
Jonathan and Meredith Ho man
Je rey and Marjorie Honickman
Patrick and Karen Hoyer
Brian Hughes
Jean Philippe Iberti and Leilani Schlottfeldt
Mark Kancher and Hillary Krain
John and Marjeta Kane
Max Kaufman and Joy Clairmont
Christopher and Christina Keblusek
Bridget Keeley
Keystone Sports Construction
Nicole Kingsland
Russ and Deb Kliman
Amy and Michael Kopelman
Jordan and Amy Krimsky
Aaron Todd and Victoria Kulli
Je rey and Jamie Lagnese
Gregory Lattanzi and Haviva Goldman
Nicole Lauria
Je rey and Jennifer Lavenberg
Jason Lavigne and Elizabeth Barrows
Brian and Christine Lobley
Paul and Deanna Loughnane
Vincent and Karen Lowry
Joshua Marks and Peggy Brady Marks
Maryland State Department of Education
Mike and Tara Maxwell
Jack McCarthy
Brian and Allyson McTear
Vincent Meinert
Daniel and Alicia Mendicino
Stephen and Elizabeth Meyer
Edwin and Monica Montoute
Ralph and Claire Morgan
Je and Holly Murphy
Matthew and Heather Naylor
Adam Newman
Robert Newman ’19
Adam Newman
Nimbl Digital
Michael O'Neill
Brian and Jenna O'Rourke
PHLY Foundation
Clark and Michelle Pierce
Kristopher and Amy Pietrzykowski
Ayana Pilgrim-Brown
PJ Dick - Trumbull
Professional Duplicating
Chad and Kelly Punchard
Matthew Raalf and Lezlie Madden
Jacob and Betsy Ramage
Naresh and Saroj Ramdas
Thomas and Josephine Rees
David and Tracy Reller
Brian and Anna Rentch
David and Elizabeth Robb
Chris and Patricia Roberts
M. Joseph Rocks and Elizabeth Greco-Rocks
Keiran Rump
Laura Rup
Ryco Contracting, LLC
Barry and Jan Salis
Eric and Rachel Silverman
Jackie and Stan Silverman
Joel Lazovitz and Alyson Simpson
Peter Sklar and Caitlin Wood Sklar
Jason and Lisa Solinsky
Victor Sosa and Deanna DiMemmo-Sosa
Steam tters L.U. 420
Chaile Steinberg
Je rey and Hanna Steinberg
Dave and Laura Stern
Michael and Amanda Stern
Richard and Sara Stewart
Stradley Ronon
Stevens & Young, LLP
Thomas and Mollie Suddath
Anne Tentho
The Bailey Group
The Edward Taylor Coombs Foundation
The Haverford Trust Company
The Safegard Group
The Saramar Charitable Fund
Thornedge Foundation—
Hank Smith
Travers Contractors, Inc.
Melany and Malcolm Davidow
Truist
Liz and Christian Truitt
Matthew and Claire Uebele
UME
John and Jo-Una Villani
Stuart and Sarah Warsetsky
Jacqueline Westerfer
Samantha Wilensky
Jake and Amy Willcox
WSFS
Kristen Wynn and John Faulkner
Peter and Emily Yaskowski
Rich Zaremba and Alison Barnes
Katerina Zisman ’19
RESTRICTED
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Malcolm and Rebecca Agnew
Ballantine Family Charitable Fund —The Ballantine Family
William R. Sasso, Esq., Trustee of Leo Niessen Jr. Charitable Trust
Paul Schmidt
Hideko Secrest
GiGi Sheppard
Daniel Silverman and Cheryl Hausman
Jon Smollen and Leah Kaplan
Willard and Holly Terry
The Clayman Foundation
The Edward Taylor Coombs Foundation
Walter J. Miller Trust
Dennis and Ann Tuza
John, Sylvia and Nikki Wren
Cyrus Yazdani
DONOR SPOTLIGHT
THE BALLANTINE FAMILY
GLOBAL INNOVATION HUB SUPPORTERS
Q. How did you nd AIM?
A. Our son was struggling in public school and did not have support. We tried to supplement and decided eventually to get an evaluation done. We heard about AIM, had a great visit and relocated from Mechanicsburg, PA to Chestnut Hill to be able to make it work. The people we have met at AIM understand how far you have to go to help your kids.
Q. How was your son’s transition to AIM?
A. Our son had a smooth transition to AIM. Coming from a school where he did not feel supported to a place like AIM, the di erence was immediately clear, and he gained con dence quickly across various subjects. It took him some time to catch up and he has worked very hard, making consistent improvement and nding his groove.
Q. How has AIM made a di erence in your family’s life?
A. At AIM, our son has never felt ostracized or ignored. He has had incredible teachers along the way. He has made major positive changes and has blossomed into a thoughtful and independent student who
AIM HIGHER
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Financial Assistance provided by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Honorable Josh Shapiro, Governor
Ken and Valerie Baker
Ballantine Family Charitable Fund—The Ballantine Family
loves learning. This is a total change. His speech teacher has worked with him from the time he started, transitioning her support from speech to executive functioning and writing support. He has also bene ted greatly from the opportunity to get a feel for college coursework through dual enrollment.
AIM is simply a great high school for any student, not just a school for kids with learning di erences.
Q. What motivated you to support the AIM Higher Capital Campaign and AIM’s Global Innovation Hub?
A. We have an underlying philosophy to support beyond tuition. We have always felt the obligation to support the school and to help provide resources that make the school competitive. AIM always uses contributions purposefully to bene t the students, and this will directly correlate to their students’ ongoing successes. We believe in the mission and value proposition of the school, and we truly feel that civilization will be better because of AIM. Its graduates will o er perspectives that will bene t the world. Every student could bene t from AIM.
Bendita Foundation— Bethany Asplundh
Arthur and Lisa Berkowitz
F and B Berman Family Foundation, Inc.— Fred and Bryna Berman
Jordan and Deanna Berman
Blackney Hayes Architects—
Jennifer Crawford
BLBB Charitable
This school year, AIM embarked on a new chapter in our 19th year - expanding our campus with the Global Innovation Hub. On November 11, the AIM community came together to cut the ribbon on the new 17,000 square-foot building. This state-of-the-art facility features innovative technology for our students including award-winning zSpace, and modern science lab equipment, e-gaming computers, college-style classrooms, businessstyle meeting rooms, and space for our fearless-learners to think outside the box.
OPENING OF THE GLOBAL INNOVATION HUB
This school year, three of our Upper School entrepreneurship students got the opportunity to pitch their business ideas in front of business professionals in our Corporate Commons room.
The Alan Raphael Amphitheater has been home to many events and classes including student wellness classes, open houses for our admissions department, Lower School Drop Everything and Read Day, senior capstones, and even a Jazz celebration performance for the Middle School!
The Global Innovation Hub will continue to evolve as a center for exploration, discovery, and growth empowering our fearless learners to dream big, think boldly, and push the boundaries of what’s possible as we prepare AIM students for boundless futures.
WSFS CARES FOUNDATION
What is unique about how AIM prepares students for a changing world?
The WSFS Cares Foundation is proud to support organizations like AIM Academy whose sustainable and impactful models promote meaningful change. AIM Academy uniquely prepares students for a rapidly evolving world by combining arts-based learning with a research-to-practice methodology. This approach emphasizes the development of essential 21st-century skills, ensuring students are equipped to adapt and thrive in a dynamic global landscape.
What inspired WSFS Cares Foundation to invest in literacy initiatives, student scholarships, and the Global Innovation Hub workforce development program?
Supporting public education for grades K-12 has been one of the WSFS Cares Foundation's core priorities since its creation in 2003.
While the Foundation’s focus has expanded over the years to address other critical community needs, such as workforce development and a ordable housing as education remains a cornerstone of its mission.
The Global Innovation Hub aligns with these expanding priorities and the Foundation’s commitment to addressing the intersection of education and economic opportunity.
How do you see WSFS Cares Foundation's role in the broader ecosystem of literacy and education funders?
Education remains a core pillar of the WSFS Cares Foundation’s mission, and we are committed to continuing our support for literacy and education initiatives across our local and regional footprint. While our focus may shift periodically to address emerging priorities, we remain steadfast in our dedication to advancing educational outcomes. A solid foundation in education and early classroom con dence lays the groundwork for student success, fostering growth in other key areas such as workforce readiness and nancial education.
What role do you see for public-private partnerships in advancing literacy through workforce development and technology?
Public-private partnerships are pivotal in advancing literacy through workforce development and technology. These collaborations can bridge the digital divide by enhancing digital literacy skills, particularly in underserved communities.
Access to equipment and the internet remains a challenge, but these tools are only as e ective as the knowledge and experience behind their use. Training programs and initiatives focused on essential digital skills—such as online communication, data management, and cybersecurity awareness demonstrate the transformative impact of building digital pro ciency.
By working together, public and private sectors can design and implement innovative programs that equip individuals with the skills needed to succeed in today’s and tomorrow’s job markets.
Brian and Nancy Blair
Al and Kristy Chiaradonna
Perky Cohen
Seth and Rachel Cohen
George Connell
Donna De Carolis
Fieldston and Marein-Efron Family
Darryl Ford and Gail Sullivan
Linda Gamble
Charles and Anna Geiselhart
Dan Giroux
Global Beta Advisors—
Vince and Karen Lowry
Phillip and Katie Grinnell
Cli ord and Kristen Haugen
Elliot and Amy Holtz
Patrick and Karen Hoyer
Brian James
Peter Kohn and Alex Samuels
Amy and Michael Kopelman
John and Amy Korman
Brian Kors
Hillary Krain
Brian and Christine Lobley
Daniel and Melanie Marein-Efron
Bill Marino and Elizabeth Reynolds
Matt and Heather Naylor
Carlton and Nina Neel and Cooper Neel '20
Richard and Amy Oller
Michael O'Neill
Serge and Stephanie Pepper
Michael and Amy Reed
David and Tracy Reller
Chris and Patricia Roberts
M. Joseph Rocks and Liz Greco-Rocks
Gregory and Teresa Rodgers
Ronald and Lynne Rosen
Jackie and Stan Silverman
Michael and Amanda Stern
Tom and Mollie Suddath
The Clayman Foundation
Stephen Cohen and David Cohen
The Raphael Family Foundation
The Scharpf Family Foundation— Eric and Colleen Scharpf
Thornedge Foundation—
Hank Smith
Truist Charitable Fund
Dennis and Ann Tuza
van Beuren Charitable Foundation—
Archie and Helene van Beuren
Wawa Foundation
WSFS
Hans and Terri Zandhuis
Michael Zisman
Zisman Family Foundation
MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES
American Water Apple
DocuSign
Independence Blue Cross
Merck
P zer
Starwood Property Trust
Vanguard
Veeva
WestRock Company
Zelis
GIFTS IN-KIND
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AIM
Jackie Allen
Bark Box
Beat the Bomb
Isaac and Pia Beirne
Bentley Designs Ltd Face Painting
Bespoke Bacon
Elissa Bloom
Sheldon Bonovitz
Brad Humphreys
Ellie Chiaradonna
Carrie Cinquanto
Angie Clark
Club Pilates Conshohocken
Comcast Corporation
Conshy Girls
Crayola Factory
Crazy Aaron's
Leonard and Elaine DeStefano
Eric Dolaway
Dutch Wonderland
Elmwood Park Zoo
Franklin Institute
Go Ape! Ziplining & Adventure Park
gorjana
Gourmet Gift Baskets
Gravity Vault
Jessica Hammel
Helium Comedy Club
Avram Hornik
JDH Auction Services LLC
Jeni's Ice Cream
Kendra Scott
Brian Kors
Lark Restaurant
Longwood Gardens
Mac Mart
Madison Reed
Main Line Art Center
Maria's Edible Art
Melissa and Doug
Meridee Winters School of Music
Midnighters Band
Morpheus Bikes
Cooper Neel
Stone Newman
People's Light &
Theater Company
Pepperoncini
Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia Rock Gym
Pieri Hospitality
PJ Whelihan's Restaurant Group
Katherine Precourt
Priority Bikes
Robertson's Flowers
Shake Shack
SPIN
Spring Mill Cafe
Dodi Strunk
The Farmboy Fund
The Great American Pub
The Tomato Shack
Karla Trotman
Turning Point
Dennis and Ann Tuza
Urban Air
Wawa
2026
AIM EVENTS
Monday, March 2
14th Annual Research to Practice Symposium
Saturday, April 25
20th Anniversary AIM for the Stars Gala, The Bellevue Hotel, Philadelphia
