Page 4 - 2021 Annual Report

A Letter from the
CEO & Board President

......................................................In 2022 we mark an exceptional
Eight Decades of Dedication— 2021-22 Board of Directors
milestone: 80 years since the inception of Jack & Jill Center! This
momentous occasion is a time to reflect on our accomplishments and Dulce Stephens, President
express appreciation. Gratitude is at the heart of our organization and it is Pat McKay, Vice President
on that note we share the amazing progress made this previous fiscal year. Scott MacLaren, Secretary
In mid-August for the start of the 2021-22 school year, our elementary Ann Payne, Treasurer
school program, Madelaine Halmos Academy (MHA), transitioned its
operations into our brand-new building located on the same campus as Lorraine Breffni
our Early Education Program. MHA expanded to serve kindergarten
through fifth grade and its children and families were met with an Susan Cameron
outstanding college scholarship announcement (see page 8 for more Tony Coley
information). Our Early Education Program continued to demonstrate Nancy Daly
outstanding programming and received above-average ratings on Pat Damoorgian
Classroom Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS) observations, critical Justin DuVernois
for high-quality interactions in early education. Our Family Program Claire Fair
continued to provide intensive wrap-around services that support parents, Robert Given
guardians, siblings, and community members in addition to our students. Julious Grant
Our Health Program continued to provide comprehensive and integrated Marie Hansen
health services, including on-site testing for children, families, and team
members to aid in the prevention and spread of COVID-19. Bill Hawk
Andrew Heller
It takes an incredible persistence, dedication, focus, and sacrifice to David Herman
sustain a resilient organization that solely focuses on possibility. For that, Julius Jones
we thank our devoted team members and volunteers who come from all
walks of life and go above and beyond in their responsibilities. We must Sigrid McCawley
also express immense gratitude for our ever-growing community of Neki Mohan
partners and supporters who are the cornerstone of our operation. Their Kate Murphy Voltz
loyalty and devotion is the reason for our persistent growth and success. Lily Pardo
With your support, we will continue to strengthen children and families Tim Petrillo
through innovative education, supportive programming, and community Pat Ramge
engagement for the next eight decades (and beyond!) so that every child Jennifer Rose
and family at Jack & Jill Center reaches their full potential. Caitlin Stella
With Sincere Gratitude, Casey Swercheck
Stephanie Toothaker

Heather Siskind, CEO Dulce Stephens, Board President

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