Fall 2019 (Gratitude Report) by Episcopal School of Acadiana

GRATITUDE REPORT 2018-2019

By the Numbers 2018-2019 Each year, we’re touched by the generosity and support of the ESA community. Whether it’s time, treasure, or the stories you share with us, we value your love for the school and your trust in the work we do. Through this Gratitude Report, we offer our thanks and we share with you just a few of the ways your gifts make a difference to students and teachers. Throughout these pages, you’ll find examples of how the generosity of donors builds innovative, thoughtful, and creative ESA programs. You’ll read about a new service-based leadership initiative, professional development opportunities in all three divisions that enhance student experiences, a physical space at the heart of the Lafayette Campus and the Lower School curriculum, an athletic leadership program, a space for ideas to grow, and a social media education program designed to have students and parents thinking in new ways. Behind it all, there are teachers who, with your support, model lifelong learning. They enjoy the flexibility to shift their plans to follow student interests, and the resources to find different ways to engage a diversity of learners. There are coaches and sponsors who recognize that athletic and club experiences shape character. And there are students developing the habits of scholarship and honor through their many experiences.

Thank you for supporting ESA!

A sampling of items that make up ESA’s annual operating budget

Total Expenses $9,386,444

Faculty Professional Development $79,978

Cade Campus Science $14,936 Athletics $79,198 Lower School Curriculum Expenses $62,620

Faculty Salaries and Benefits $7,049,687

The ESA Libraries $14,776

Cade Campus Visual Arts $10,288 and Performing Arts $14,028

Technology $129,751

Introducing the This summer, ESA established the Center for Student Servant Leadership, a new initiative led by Lori Bush, who has transitioned from Upper School Dean of Student Life to Director of the Center. In her new role, she is focusing full-time on helping students at every level, from PK3 to 12th grade, develop leadership skills, as well as engaging students and families in meaningful community service. Mrs. Bush is pursuing a doctorate in Entrepreneurial Leadership in Education through Johns Hopkins University. Her work in creating the Center is the topic of her dissertation, and she has met with groups of faculty both for her studies and to discuss needs and ideas as she works to shape the new program. This fall, the Center initiated the first of what will be monthly comunity service themes. In August, the ESA community focused on serving those who are ill. Upper school students volunteered at the Miles Perret Cancer Services’ Games of Acadiana. The Upper School Community Service Club organized a family service project for lower, middle, and upper schoolers and their families, who came together on a Sunday afternoon to craft items for chemo care packages for pediatric patients. In September, the peak of hurricane season, the focus is on disaster relief.

ESA graduates students who are prepared to serve as active, engaged citizens in the greater community, improving the lives of others and living with honor and integrity. ESA is committed to preparing students for leadership in a world that needs their talents, imagination, intellect and compassion. CSSL Mission

The Center will also expand the leadership courses and opportunities available to ESA students. In addition, Mrs. Bush hopes the Center’s activities model for students how to seek ways to serve others as they develop the ethos to become active and effective citizens in our society.

Dr. Chad Lee Upper School Dean of Students Welcome to our new Upper School Dean of Students, Dr. Chad Lee! Dr. Lee and his wife Allison, moved to Acadiana from Tennessee, where he taught chemistry and life sciences and coached baseball. Dr. Lee earned a Ph.D. in Educational Administration from Carson Newman University last spring. He and Allison married, bought a house, and made the move in a few short weeks following his graduation in May. We’re happy to have Dr. Lee with us as Dean, freshman advisor, and assistant baseball coach!

Roll of Donors 2018-2019 We’re grateful for the opportunities made possible by the generous support of ESA’s donors, who contributed $774,592 in 2018-2019. Included are alumni, current parents, past parents, current and former faculty members, grandparents, trustees, and friends of ESA. Every gift makes a difference, whether to Annual Fund, Falcon Club for arts and athletics, Tates/Tutwiler Fund for financial aid, Ramsay Endowment for teacher salaries and professional development, or to a team, department, program, or facility. Thank you!

AARP Matching Gifts* Acadiana Automotive Group* Acadiana Bottling Company, Inc.* Acadiana Family Physicians* Acadiana Smiles, LLP Dawn and Ben Adams* Yvonne and Red Adams Foundation Coy Lorraine and Erica Ahern* AHS Walk-In Clinic Kelly Cobb, MD and Mo Allam, MD* Ann and Hub Allums Claire and Daniel Alvarado* Bonnie and Ricky Anderson* Caroline and John Andry Anonymous* Amanda and André Arceneaux Lynn and George Arceneaux* Armentor Glass Works, LLC Patty and Andrew Armond* Carla and Lewis Ashbey Celina and Jibran Atwi* Donna Aucoin* Aucoin & Associates Psychology Practice Ramsey and Kevin Ayers* Julie and Randall Babineaux* Kathy and Ken Back* Jene and Randel Badeaux Vina and Brian Baker* * has given each of the past three years

Elena and Michael Baker* Lauren and Paul Baker* Laurie and Paul Bako* Haley and Lon Baronne, ’00 Nancy Porter Barras Christin and Joey Barrios* Virginia and Edward Baty Beau Box Commercial Becker & Hebert, LLC Ramona and Jeff Begnaud* Lori Lemelle and James Belanger* Sarah and Jon Berthelot* Erin and Bret Beyer* C.C. and Jeff Bienvenu* Christa and Chip Billeaud* Barbara and Tom Black Claire and Brian Blanchard Julie and Richard Blanchard* Karrie and Chris Blanco* Shari and Bob Blem* Leann and Charles Blem Lynn and Gene Blevins* Blue Springs Water Co., LLC Lois and Ken Boagni Alyshia and Kenny Boagni, ’91* Anne Gaiennie and David Bordes* Harriett and Carroll Boudreaux* Mary and Leonard Bourgeois Rachel and Mike Bourgeois*

Sarah and Benjamin Boutte Alicia and Brent Bouy* Box Tops for Education* Lisa and Mike Boyer* Roger Boynton* Allison and Noah Brandon Michele and Hugh Brashier Misty D. Brasseaux Breast Center of Acadiana Michelle and Brandon Breaux* Emmy and Jason Breaux* Carolyn and Paul Breaux* Lanah and William Brennan Jeff and Natalie Begnaud Brent, ’06* Barbara and Ken Bridges* Jill and Charlie Broussard* Candy and Gordy Broussard* Opal and Harvey Broussard* Hilda Broussard Mark and Angie Delcambre Broussard, ’90* Diana and Mark Broussard Amy and Michael Broussard* Vivian and Scott Broussard, ’87* Joanne and Todd Broussard* Bonnie and Rusty Brown* Brown & Brown Insurance Beryl Browning* Carolyn and Harry Bruder*

Lower School Professional Development Ashleigh D’Aunoy (left) Enrichment Coordinator and Paula Majeau Learning Specialist Bridges Graduate School of Cognitive Diversity in Education

We do a really good job here of embracing twice exceptional learners, but it will be helpful to have a greater understanding of how those brains work. The program encourages us to view these students through a positive lens, to look at, for example, the strengths that dyslexic students may have because of how their brains are wired. Ashleigh D’Aunoy This fall, Enrichment Coordinator Ashleigh D’Aunoy and Learning Specialist Paula Majeau have enrolled in The Bridges Graduate School’s Doctoral (Ed.D.) Program in Twice Exceptional Education, Strength Based Talent Focused Education for Neurodiverse Learners. Twice Exceptional learners are gifted students who have some form of learning difference. The program, based in California, includes more than three years of online coursework and two weeks in residence every summer. “The neurodiversity movement - recognizing different brains and how they work - is a global movement,” says Mrs. Majeau. The two ESA teachers are working with other students from around the world and learning from teachers known as experts in the field. They’re eager to share their studies with their ESA colleagues, who continually work to create opportunities for diverse learners in their classrooms.

JB Brunet* Robin and David Buchanan* Beverly and Steven Burgin, ’01* Debbie and David Burns* Susan and Edward Bush Lori and Vic Bush* Claire and Josh Caffery, ’93 Kelly and Kelly Cahill* Cajun Customs Auto* Cindy Camel David and Pam Burke Cameron, ’93 Katy and John Campbell Debi and Bert Carbo* Kristin and Nathan Carbo Delecia and Tom Carey* Elizabeth and Eric Carlson* Nelwyn Slocum and Candace Carroll* Sybil and Jacoby Carter* Matthew and Renee Judice Casbon, ’04* Jennifer and Mark Cascio* Robert Robichaux and Carrie Castille* Muriel and Collin Castille* Harriet Castille* Celeste and Thomas Castille* Marilyn and Jack Castle* Elizabeth and Scott Caswell* Mr. and Mrs. Chester Cedars Shelley and Boo Cestia* Lanminh and Lloyd Chachere Bridgit and Daniel Chaisson* Ching and Joe Chan Ann and Ryan Chauffe* Ann and Jeff Chen Jing and Jian Chen Keying Xu and Sheng Chen Suguna Veeramachineni and Sai Chennamsetty* Janetta and Scott Chrysler* Beth and Drew Clarke* Walter Clarke* Class of 1988 Class of 1998

Class of 1999 Class of 2007 Janet and Brian Clement Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc. Deb Cochran* James and Jenny Malin Cole, ’84* Laura and Lucas Colligan Blake A. Comeaux, DDS, LLC Community Coffee* Patricia and Brady Como* Copy & Camera Technologies, Inc. Camden Cornwell, ’09 Katie Cornwell, ’11 Sandy Thompson and Stuart Cornwell* Tracie and Chris Cotteleer* Paulette and Richard Counce* Hilda and Elwood Courvelle Nan and Rob Cowan* Emily and Chuck Crochet Jan and Terry Cromwell* Danielle and Tyson Cromwell, ’96* Lisa and Pearson Cross Cullen Investment Group, LTD* Amber and Randy Curtis* Kim and Andy Dakin* Shome Dasgupta, ’99* Paul Conover and Ashleigh G. D’Aunoy* Linda V. Dautreuil* Julia and James Davidson* Kaitlin Davis* Tyler and Angela Granberry Davis, ’02* Alisha Davlin, ’92 Barbara de la Houssaye Katherine and Reynaldo dela Rosa* Jolie Delafosse Todd Delcambre, ’88 Cheryl and Wayne Delcambre* Amol and Anu Gupta Desai, ’98 David Kinder and Lesley Deshotels

Amy Desormeaux* Jamie and Kenny DesOrmeaux* Paula and Gaylon Deville* Stephen Devine* Christy and Tony Dillane* Christi and Chris Disher* Amber and James Dobbs Celeste and Tom Dolan* Melissa and Rene Dominique* Susan and Lloyd Doré* Elizabeth and Dustin Dorsey Shari and Terry Dressel* Kim and Otis Drew* Sharlene and Harvey Dubois* Natalie Scott Ashley and Jason Dugas* Tasha and Jeremy Dugas* Anna Belle and Alton Duhon Liz and David Duhon* Cindy and Vencie Duhon* Dupré Family Fund Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Dupré II Lauren Dupré * Ann and Gene Dupree* Coty and Andre Eastin Pilar and Michael Eble Rhonda Egan* Nicole and Darryl Elias* Beth and Houston Elkins Taylor Elliott Barbe and Randy English* ESA Parent Group* Lisa and Mark Fabre* Donna and Claud Fallis Dana and Thomas Falterman* Jason Fatheree* Shelli and Steven Feist Christopher M. Feldman DDS LLC Ling Zhang and Yin Feng Jackie Fernandez* Philip Finley Kate Fisher* Jeanne and Charlie Fitzgerald, ’92*

Middle School Professional Development Missy Gates Middle and Upper School English Shakespeare Folger Institute’s Weekend Intensive

“Folger’s premise is to have the students on their feet completely immersed in the text much as they would be in a rehearsal setting. There is no ‘read from your desk.’ Students act out the parts, work in groups as directors and stage managers, and at the end of the unit, they have an immense appreciation for Shakespeare’s writing and staging - not as passive observers, but instead as active participants.” English teacher Missy Gates worked with 400-year-old folios as one of thirty teachers in the nation chosen for the Shakespeare Folger Institute’s Weekend Intensive in Washington, DC. She spent last year incorporating the Folger method into the sixth grade Reading and Writing Workshop. In their study of Twelfth Night, the students learned Elizabethan sword fighting techniques and held a twelfth night celebration, complete with traditional dances and wassail. One lucky student in each class was selected to be “cross-gartered in yellow stockings.” Afterwards, the students talked about how much they enjoyed the different methods and how they weren’t afraid of reading Shakespeare in the future.

The John and Norma Lee DuprÉ Library

“I want to foster a community of readers who talk about and recommend books to one another, and to help children love reading and be on track to being lifelong readers.” Emily Lyles ESA Lower School Librarian

When Lower School Head Kathleen O’Shaughnessy showed Emily Lyles the Lafayette Campus for the first time, Emily was thrilled to see the library at the center of the school. “I was looking for a place where the library was valued,” she says. ESA was clearly a match, not just because of the library’s physical location, but its presence in the curriculum as well. Emily sees every student in PK3 through 5th grade for an hour each week. “I want the library to be a place where they have fun and take ownership of their learning,” Emily says. Along with a master’s in library and information science from LSU and years of teaching and librarian experience, Emily brought her own love of reading to ESA when she became librarian in 2017. Some of her favorite reads: Katherine Applegate’s The One and Only Ivan, and anything by Beverly Cleary.

“Through SOLO, I learned how to write songs with other people... You have to get out of the way of yourself and let whatever energy shows itself from the group drive the work.”

Upper School Professional Development Bill Smith, Chair Performing Arts Department South Louisiana (SOLO) Songwriters Festival Workshop

In May 2019, music teacher (and now Performing Arts Chair) Bill Smith participated in the South Louisiana Songwriters Festival Workshop. SOLO gave Mr. Smith the chance to learn from professional songwriters, and to collaborate with two other songwriter workshop participants each day for five days. Each evening, the groups - made up of musicians aged 18 to 60 - performed their work for the other participants and shared feedback. As part of the festival, ESA also hosted a SOLO songwriter, who spent eight afternoons coaching groups of students in writing their own songs. Each of the groups performed on stage at the festival to cap off their songwriting experience. “Our students work well together,” says Mr. Smith. “They support one another and end up producing high-quality work as a result.”

Melanie and Nicholas Fitzmorris* Christina Smith Fitzpatrick, ’88* RJ Fonseca and Katie Bernhardt, ’04 Ramon Fonseca, Sr. Heidi and Jay Foret Lauren Foti* Rochelle Fournier Angelle and Travis Frank Jeanne Franques Elise and Kohlie Frantzen, ’87* Patty Farkas and Daniel Frey* Shannon and Bobby Frugé* Heather and Reese Fuller* Funding Factory Erin and Ryan Furby Lyndahl Fuselier* Jill and Paul Gabourel* Julia and Greg Gachassin Jessica and Philip Gachassin* Philip Gachassin, MD APMC Donald Gagnard Rebecca and Rodolfo Garcia* Stephanie and Jade Gaspard* Missy and Earl Gates* Geaux Run by Fleet Feet* Cara and Jerry Gerdes Michael Geyer* Martha and Mitch Gilfoil* Margaret and Pat Gilfoil Frank Gladney* Gus Godchaux, ’07* Leslie Godchaux* Leigh Godchaux, ’04* Rachel Goldman* Andrea and Zoltan Gombos Shantell and David Gomez* Alisa and Gregg Gothreaux* Daniel Gould Dr. David and Jeannie Granberry Carla and Matthew Granberry, ’98* Susan and Robert Gravois* Andy and Jennifer Desormeaux Graycheck, ’01* Elizabeth and Matt Green*

Lauren and Christian Grundy Ormond and Jay Guenard* Mary Claire Guidry* Michele Guidry* Rose and Burton Guilbeau Gwen and Dustin Guillotte* Gulf Resource Management, Inc. Cindy and Paul Gulotta* Kathy and Billy Gunn Hadco Services Lesley and Rick Halsall Hancock Whitney Cathy Damiano and Ben Harkin* Jane Yeager Harris Christy and Jeremy Harson* Phebe and Harold Hayes* Amy Hayes Charice and Chip Hebert* Kayla and Gerry Hebert Lisha and Michael Hebert* Michele Hebert Fyzical Dizziness & Fall Prevention Centers - Lafayette Bouchaib Gadir and Barbie Hedge* Barbara and Chris Helveston* Andrea and Greg Hernandez* Maggie and Lloyd Hernandez Misty and Mark Herpin* Sally Herpin A’Dair Williams Herrington, ’00 and Chris Herrington, ’99* Ann and Pat Herrington Christina Hidalgo* Greg Hidalgo Hill & Beyer Bobby D. Hines Anne and Jimmy Hlavacek Lynzie Boudreaux and Ryan Hoffpauir Julie and Eric Hoggatt* Marnie and Casey Hoyt* Hub City Ford, Inc. Ursula and Curtis Hudson, ’84* Jason and Laurie Edler Huffman, ’86* Suzette and Clayt Hulin*

Hulin Health Urgent Care Clinics Ryan and Kathryn Fontenot Hull, ’07 Elizabeth and Terry Hults, ’84* Peter Hunt* Kristi Wyble Hunter Jeannine and Joe Hussey* Anita and Jebb Huval* IberiaBank* J.K.L. Healthcare Services Candace Jackson* Crystal and Sean Jackson* Monica Jacob Amy and Jason Janik Laura and Steve Jankower* Yujian Wang and Miao Jin* Alexa and Peter John JohnPak, Inc. Bullard Jones and Jenny Melanson, ’03* Cindy and Scott Jordan* Jamie and David Joseph* Kristi and Brad Judice* Betty Judice* Renee and Ricky Judice Janet and Steve Kaiser Christie and James Kane* Kelli and Henry Kaufman, ’89* Maribel Dietz and Jordan Kellman* Virginia and William Kellner Debby and Richard Kennedy Stacy and Richard Kennedy* Rick and Katie Cooper Kennedy, ’01* Gigi and Clint Kerns* Ilyas G. Munshi and Farha Khan* Kellie and Gary Kinsland* Kip & King Marketing Elizabeth and Moses Kitakule* Alicia and Michael Klein Knight-Billeaud SK Ambassador, LLC* Nancy and Jody Kochansky, ’86* Aline and Yamen Korab Cathy and Henry Kwong Julie and William Kyle* Kelly and Jacque Labry

The Heifer Project

Students in Mrs. Joanne Broussard’s first grade class transformed a social studies lesson into a learning adventure that lasted most of the 2018-2019 school year and had the attention of local media. During their The jurors were unable to select just one student to receive study of cultural anthropology, the students watched a video about children in a Tongan village in Africa, top honors in the exhibit. They chose Carter Broussard and were moved by the differences between their own comfortable and thearelives of cover the children they5) and (whose lives photographs on the and on page saw. They decided to host a cookie sale to send a girl to school through Heifer International. After taking Tana Gauthier, who works in both 2D and in large-scale (above). Of Carter and Tana, theofjudges over the Lafayette Campus kitchens to bake more than 1,000ceramics cookies, they surpassed their goal $275,wrote: What than reallyone stood out the withstudents these twoworked is their with individual and raised more than $700. With the opportunity to help in more way, vision and their ability to recognize ‘mistakes’ and turn a fourth grade class to write persuasive essays, argued their cases to their classmates, and voted on two them into great successes. What also appealed to us was different Heifer International packages. They chose sending athe girlsophisticated to school, manner providing communities with their in which they addressed clean, healthy water, and other projects. The upper school ExLabs creative communications class created a work and the concepts underlying it, and the professional manner in which theywhen made teachers choices and documentary of the project. Watch the video and learn more about what happens letarticulated students’them as they presented their work.” Read more about ESA’s questions drive the educational experience at ESAcadiana.com/Heifer. artists at ESAcadiana.com/VisualArts.

Claire LaCroix* Kathy and Darren Ladner* Cecilia and Michael LaFleur Amy and Tad Lalande Dawn and Shay Lambright* Mary Kay and Paul Landry Lands’ End, Inc.* Sarina and Dave Lapeyrouse* Lori Lapoint* Cindy Lassalle* Gannon Lasseigne, ’89* Alyse and Josh Latiolais Yung-Hsing Wu and John Laudun* Carole Lawrence Dana LeBlanc* Mary LeBlanc* Mr. and Mrs. Oliver J. LeBlanc III Suzanne and Daniel LeBoeuf Amy and Chris Lee* Dione Leger Carolyn and Kearney Leger Robby Leger, ’94 Marsha and Andy LeGoullon* Carol and John LeGoullon* Sarah and Brandon LeJeune Tonya and Tim Lemoine* T. Lemoine Partners, LLC David P. Lewing Zhe Sun and Jia Li Allison and Joe Lightfoot Kelly and Frank Lipari* Therese and Ed Lisecki Elizabeth and Patrick Little* LKR Group, LLC Terri and Kearney Loughlin Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists, LLC Louisiana Retina Center Justin Louviere Lauren and John Luke Siao Yong Ly, ’92* Emily Brupbacher Lyles Mabel’s Labels Machine Specialty & Manufacturing*

Laura Magann Diana Maggini* Margie Maier, ’86* Paula and Bill Majeau* Nahla and Fadi Malek* Peter Manganello and Megan Dobyns, ’99* Margaret and Matthew Manning Kara Beth Marcantel Dr. John and Ashley Martin Jorge A. Martinez* Greta and Eric Massey Stephanie and Gary Mathews* Blair and Wade May Edye and Kenneth Mayers Cindy Mayeux* Yoly and Michael Mayeux* Steve and Emily Scott McCall, ’01 Monica and Tom McCasland* Ashlyn Fortier and Cody McClanahan Elizabeth and Jay McCormick Mr. and Mrs. Karl McCormick, Sr. Joslyn and Kris McCoy* Jill and Brett McGehee* Jennifer and Mark McKay Leah and Johnson McKnight* Ramona and Loren McNeely Christie and Karl Meche Mech Tech Engineering, LLC Medical Energy, Inc. MedTech Implants Adrienne and Jason Mejias* Michelle and Chuck Melchior* Charlotte and Toby Menard* Faith and Brady Menard Barbara and Don Meyer MidSouth Bank A. C. Miller* Bill Miller and Sai Mao, ’08 Julie and Ken Miller* Kara and Trey Miller, ’02 Deanna and Don Mills* Cathy and Jerome Mills* Valerie and Rickey Miniex*

Betsy and Robert Minvielle Natalie and Ian Moity* Donna and Randolph Moity* Joey and Erin Reed Monica, ’90* Pamela and John Monteleone* Patricia and Marshall Montgomery Donald Montie* Ashley and Jerome Moroux, ’97* Allison and Jason Morvant Asa Moss Danielle and Asa Moss II Mitchell and Ginger Courvelle Mouton, ’95* Kat and Eric Movassaghi, ’91* Kam and Mazie Movassaghi Susie and David Muldowny* David S. Muldowny, MD APMC Omar Munshi, ’15 Joni and King Munson* Brandy and Clint Musemeche* Carly and Brach Myers Angel and Chris Myers* Arlene and Mani Nagendran Melanie and Donald Nassar Jan Risher and Julio Naudin* Maura and Chase Nelson* Christine and David Neuner Neurosurgical Solutions of Lafayette Andy Nichols Courtney and Stephen Nickel, ’91* Becca and Andy North* Mardi and Peter North Northwestern Mutual Foundation* Ginger and Mike Norvell* Novartis Matching Gift Center* Michelle and Kenneth Odinet Carolyn and Sven Oertel* Dani and Albert Oldfield* Mila Olivier Aimee and John O’Niell* Mimi and John Osborne Lisa Osborn* Kathleen O’Shaughnessy* Rebecca and Jean Oullet

Janssen Leadership

Panera Bread Kim and Tony Parris* Andrea and Jim Pate* Elena Arcos Pecoraro* Nicky and Grant Pecoraro* Jennie and Brad Pellegrin* Candyce and Hunter Perret Heidi and Adam Perry* Shira and Mike Pfister* Elizabeth and Peter Pham* Elizabeth and Tyron Picard* Harriet and Kevin Pickard Rhonda and James Pillaro* Amy Pitre Amanda Carr and Billy Plauche, ’84* Mandi Guillotte Pooler, ’92 and Brent Pooler, ’92* Potty Girl Marissa and Michael Prejean* Perri and Joel Prellop James Proctor Jennifer and Craig Pugliese* Sylvia Putnam Anne and Bill Pyle Nicole and Jason Quinlan* Peggy and William Quinlan*

The Idea Lab