AnnualReport_2016_17

2016-2017
Annual Report

Our Mission

To provide educational and
therapeutic services that enable
any child to thrive.

2016-17 Board of Directors

President

Robert Gold

Vice President

Cameil D. Williams

Secretary

Brian P. Fagan

Treasurer

Jimil B. Wilson

Debbi Casini Klein Directors Emeritus Frances O. Mosle
Jim Earle James D. Williams
Brett Fulesday Ruth Z. Bachman
Megan Guidi Joel R. Bernard Pace School Advisory
Erin F. Holland Patricia U. Bluestone Committee
James W. Isler Charles R. Burke Jr.
Erika Kestenberg Aims C. Coney Jr. Susan Crookston
Shannon Koch Marcia B. Haley Donna Durno, Ph.D.
Christopher Millard Maureen Mahoney Hill Elizabeth Hobbs
David J. Mosey Patricia A. Junker Dona Hotopp
Lynda Petrichevich Richard B. Lyon William Isler
Walter Reineman, III Gregory A. Morris, Ph.D.
John H. Rushford
Jennifer Seng
Shawntae Spencer
Gerri L. Sperling
David Thompson

Karen B. Shepherd, CEO

Imagine being told that you “can’t” do the thing you most
want to do or you “can’t” attend the birthday party for
the child that lives next door or you “can’t” be what you

dream of being when you finish school. Too often, the
students who attend Pace have been left out social-
ly and left behind academically by being told they
“can’t do something” or that they are not welcome to
participate on a team or attend a social event.

At Pace, WE BELIEVE KIDS CAN! We believe that if KIDS
CAN, families CAN and communities CAN. We believe
that with a growth mindset, the right instruction, support
strategies and plan, KIDS CAN accomplish amazing things.
KIDS CAN learn things once thought impossible. KIDS CAN
participate with other children in organized group activi-
ties. KIDS CAN embrace and develop their talents toward a
future post-secondary goal.

The following stories are a celebration of what KIDS CAN do!

IC an Play!

“The playing field is a canvas for learning
perseverance, reflection and the ability
to turn a failure into a gain.”

- Wendy Meadows, Pace teacher

The benefits of kids participating in team sports
are well known. Being on a team helps to build
communication skills, self-esteem and a sense of
community. Unfortunately, students with special-
ized needs are often excluded from these types of
opportunities.

Pace recognizes the potential of utilizing sports to teach
these skills to our students in a meaningful and exciting
way. As a member of the WPITL (Western Pennsylvania
Intermural Therapeutic League) our students participate
in football and basketball games with 8 other private
schools. The focus isn’t on winning or losing, it’s on those
important life lessons that are sometimes best taught on a
field or court.

We believe teamwork teaches important social skills and
should be an option for all students. We believe Pace
students have the ability to be successful on the field,
on the court, and beyond. We believe KIDS CAN.

I Can Win!

“In our classes together, I could

see that they were ready,

focused, fantastic kids.”

- Chef James Wright, Mentor

“The winner of this year’s Project Lunch Tray is….Pace
School!” Our students and their families could hardly be-
lieve it as hugs and high fives were passed around.

Just a few months prior, Pace was honored to be the first
Approved Private School entered into this prestigious
cooking competition. Community Kitchen challenged
schools across Pittsburgh to develop recipes and learn to
cook a healthy “lunch tray.”

Months of hard work with Daily Living Skills teacher
Joanne Starolis and Chef Mentor James Wright led to a
high pressure cooking competition where the students’
skills were judged by local experts. Finally, they presented
their tray at the Pittsburgh Farm to Table conference
in March.

Students in special education don’t often have the oppor-
tunity to participate in these types of competitions. Bring-
ing home that silver lunch tray shows them they CAN.

We believe we don’t need to change the standards; we be-
lieve our students can rise to them. We believe KIDS CAN.

I Ca

Every family dreams of taking a trip to Disney. Plans are
made, bags are packed and memories are made to last a
lifetime.

When Trista came to Pace five years ago, a trip like this
wasn’t possible for her family. Behavior and safety con-
cerns made travel and taking part in family outings, a
challenge. Fear of the unsafe and unknown were keeping
them from the simple joys of adventure.

Working on skills like frustration tolerance, communica-
tion and self-regulation allowed Trista to be more inde-
pendent and successful in school. With her family’s sup-
port, she was able transfer these skills into her home and
community.

“If you told us 5 years ago that we’d have typical

family experiences, let alone take a trip to

Disney World, I wouldn’t have believed it.

Thanks to Pace my daughter learned

the skills needed to be out in the

world living her life.”

- Shannon, Trista’s mom

an Travel!

Last year, Trista and her family were
able to take that trip to Disney. What
was once a dream became a reality.

We believe that kids shouldn’t miss out
on these types of experiences due to
their challenges. We believe families
should be able to be active members of
their communities. We believe KIDS CAN.

forI can look
ward!

“I can now allow myself to look a few years

ahead. I definitely feel he has a bright future

ahead of him. Without Pace, Anthony would not

be the kind-hearted child he is today.”

-Debbie, Anthony’s mom

When Anthony came to Pace as a kindergarten student, his
family didn’t know what his future would hold. He had many
difficulties that led to daily tantrums and challenges with learn-
ing. His family had to focus on the present because the future
held too much uncertainty.

While at Pace Anthony was able to learn empathy for others,
socialization and problem solving skills. At his 10th grade IEP
meeting, the team assured Anthony and his family that he was
ready to leave Pace and return to the home district for high
school. With support from his team and family, Anthony is now
a junior at Plum and attending Forbes Career Technical Center
for Cyber Security.

Families and students in special education live everyday with
an uncertainty about what the future holds. We believe that
students and their families CAN look ahead and see a brighter
tomorrow.

Facts & Figures

2% .6% Commonwealth of PA 8% 2% Salary & Wages
Other Tuition & Fees Bene ts &
21% Payroll Taxes
76% Contributions & Grants 5% Purchased Services

Other Revenues Materials & Supplies
Depreciation
11% 52% Other Expenses
22%



Revenue & Support Fiscal Year % of Total %Inc/(Dec)
2016/17 from prior year

Commonwealth of Pa $6,070,316 76% 4%
Other Tuition & Fees 1,665,822 21% -22%
Contributions & Grants 2% -64%
Other Revenues 154,077 .6% 69%
Total 51,335 100% -5%
$7,941,550
-3%
Expenses -4%
-9%
Salaries & Wages $4,002,195 52% 21%
-9%
Benefits & Payroll Taxes 1,684,225 22% -8%
-2%
Purchased Services 887,226 11%
Penn-Trafford
Materials & Supplies 371,845 5% Pittsburgh
Plum Borough
Depreciation 618,685 8% Propel Schools
Ringgold
Other Expenses 187,306 2% Shaler Area
Slippery Rock Area
Total $7,751,482 100% South Allegheny
South Fayette Township
Steel Valley
5 Counties & 47 School Districts Served West Mifflin Area
Wilkinsburg Borough
COUNTIES Butler Area Greensburg-Salem Woodland Hills
Allegheny Canon-McMillan Hampton Township
Armstrong Chartiers-Houston Highlands
Butler Clairton City Kiski Area
Washington Deer Lakes Leechburg Area
Westmoreland Derry Area McKeesport Area
Duquesne City Montour
DISTRICTS East Allegheny Moon Area
Allegheny Valley Elizabeth Forward Mt. Lebanon
Ambridge Area Environmental Charter New Kensington-Arnold
Armstrong Franklin Regional Northgate
Avonworth Freeport Area Norwin
Baldwin-Whitehall Fox Chapel Area PA Cyber Charter School
Bethel Park Gateway Penn Hills

Thank You Donors

Pace is deeply grateful to all of the donors and in-kind contributors who helped transform the lives of our students and families through
their annual giving and in-kind gifts in the 2016-2017 fiscal year.

Foundations Individuals $1000 + Shannon & JD Koch
Amazon Smile Foundation Anonymous Cheryl Levin
Burke Foundation Partnership Chip Burke & Carol King James Hill& Maureen Mahoney-Hill
Claude- Worthington Benedum Foundation Patricia G. Burke James Mele
Grable Foundation Cecelia & David Epperson Tricia Norris
Henry L. Hillman Foundation Ralph & Janet Fiore Joseph Ogrodnik
Jack Buncher Foundation Thomas & Donna Hotopp John Rushford
Jewish Healthcare Foundation Shirley Reineman Joanne & Paul Starolis
McCune Foundation Walter Reineman David Thompson
Milton G. Hulme Foundation Jennifer Seng Thomas & Donna Timcho
Pittsburgh Foundation Karen Shepherd
Individuals $100-249
Business and Organizations Individuals $500-999 Taylor & Teri Abbett
A. Martini & Co. Robert & Amy Gold Dr. Robert Algaier
Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. Margaret & Harry Hampton Christopher Amar
BNY Mellon Wealth Management Frederick Henninger Nakita Austin
Boxtops for Education James & Erin Isler Ruth Bachman
CBRE Ken & Linda Krynski Tim Belanger
Central Maintenance & Service Co. Dr. Bernard Mallinger Marlene Berncic
Combined Federal Campaign Gerri Sperling Ahmed Bhutta
Community Care Behavioral Health Organization Jimil Wilson Rob Blanc
Desmone Architects Stephanie & Thomas Wiggers Dr. Charles & Patricia Bluestone
Destiny International Ministries Cameil D. Williams Stephanie Branch
Freeport Steel Company Jonathan & Lisa Budd
Gleason & Associates, O.C. Individuals $250-499 Lawrence Burwinkel
Henderson Brothers Lisa Ayres Dr. Margaretha Casselbrant
Hunter Associates, Inc. Dr. Ira Bergman & Dalia Belinkoff Bob & Lydia Cessna
Maher Duessel Diane Bradley Ophelia Coleman
Peoples Natural Gas Nancy Brownell Kenny Coleman
Pinpoint Reality Company Jeffery Burwinkle James & Janice Colker
PNC Marilan & Salvatore Caito Bryce & Kathryn Collins
S&T Bank Deb Casini-Klein Aims & Rita Coney
United Way Melissa & Todd Dirling Stephen & Leslie Davis
Jim Earle Ilana Diamond
Mimi & Ralph Falbo Victoria DiBasilio & Joseph Crawley
Eric Finney Carol Dolence
Heather George Lisa Donevant
Paul Gunsallus

Ronald & Meg Hannan
Daniel & Carla Haser
Barbara & David Kalla
David & Erika Gold Kestenberg

Chris Duboy Kenneth & Beth Rom Stephanie Nichols
Jodi Dunlap Debra Rosenthal John Rieck
Mary Earle Ben & Erin Roth Drew & Aileen Robertson
Patrick Ellis John & Bonnie Schlueter Deborah Rowe
Brian Fagan Robert Seng Ray & Cynthia Sanchas
James Farrell Jeffrey Sistek Sarah Seman
Stacy Fedorka Shawntee Spencer Judith Hoffmann Shackney
Brett Fulesday Stephen Spencer Jan Shoop
William Generett Anne Tabor Kristen Slomka
Coralee Gionta Zahana Tate Denise Stathis
David Graves Anna Tsivina Elaine Stept
Megan Guidi Robert Wilson Dr. Barbara Tomlinson
Irving & Caryl Halpern Ningshan Zhong & Haibin Shi Matthew & Jayne Vizzini
Margaret Hannan William Warthen
Elizabeth Hazlett Individuals $50-99 Ann Wood
Elizabeth Hobbs Jim Acrie
Burton Hochhauser Lacey Bailey Individuals up to $49
Henry Hotchkiss, Jr. Jeanne Baird Sonia Brown
Leonna Hudacsak-Fisher & Dr. Bernard Fisher Alexis Baird Selena Calloway
Vicki Hudson Lisa Balenciaga Justin & Katie Cass
Daniel & Ruth Hurley Debbie Caterino Mary Custer
Jamilla Kamara LeeAnn Wagner Cica Marybeth Dadd
Brenda Kanar Les D’Antonio Deborah Desjardins
Janice Kerrigan Debby DeMarco Katherine Dolan
Jennifer Kissane Philip Dominici Alan & Paula Dunn
Dejean Kosanovic Dr. Donna Durno & Mr. Daniel Torskey Elizabeth Earle
Paul Leavy Judy Epstien Melissa Fabbro
Joyce Leifer & James Schneck Colleen Fedor Kimberly Fitzpatrick
Stephanie Lett Patricia French Melissa Garvin
Roseanne Levin Elinor Gold Marjorie Greenberger
Alica Logue Elizabeth Greenfield Mary Jo Guidi
Erin Lorenz Marcia Gruver Sarah Guidi
Rubin & Marie Mack David Haber Donna Hill
Megan Mahoney Erin Holland Jennifer Howe
Fred & Joy Malloy Clare & Anna Horner Richard Kerchner
Debra McElwain Jennifer Jeung Lee Kuhner
Virgina McKechnie Patricia Junker Lois Levy
Wendy Meadows Yvonne Keafer Sybil Lieberman
Christopher Millard Frank Koger Susan Lower-Carenbauer
Bonnie Miller J. Frances Kraus Roberta Mack
Diane Mohr Ralph Marchese
James & Amy Moore Dr. Cheryl Kubelick Maribeth Misitis
Elizabeth Morgan Karen Lamoureux Virgina Montanez
Gregory & Thelma Morris Larry & Arlene Laurenti Joseph & Judith Moschetta
Frances Mosle Nathan Leeman Barak & Lisa Naveh
Sorrell & Marlene Naft Scott & Susan Long Theresa Pagano
Thomas & Kelly Neal Peter Mahoney & Carol Reimer Robin Pulcini
Corinne Ogrodnik Erica Maloney Shannon Racculia
Jennifer Petrisek Todd Markley Florance Schneider
Cheryl Popatak Fran McGovern Melissa Shepherd
Jean Robertson Michele Megarry-Acord Jessica Stamper

Mary Miller

Barbara Svoboda In memory of Arthur Harper MBK Photography
Cindy Tauberg Bonnie & John Miller Metal Photo Services, Inc.
Mercedes Taylor Minuteman Press
Madelyn Toliver In honor of Trista Orosz Moio’s Italian Pastry Shop
Eustace Uku JD & Shannon Koch Mosaic, Inc.
Jane Voros Movie Pass
Janine Walker In memory of Emily Sarah Segel Outback Steakhouse
Florance Schneider P,I, & A, Inc.
COMMEMORATIVE GIFTS Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
In honor of Ruth & Jim Bachman In honor of Geri Sperling Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
The Jack Buncher Foundation Lisa Budd Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera
Paula Dunn Pittsburgh Glass Center
In honor of Chip Burke Clare & Anna Horner Pittsburgh Opera
Grable Foundation Roseanne Levine Pittsburgh Pirates
Kenneth Rom Diane Litman Pittsburgh Playhouse
Pittsburgh Public Theatre
In memory of Esther Bowen In honor of Mary Weaver Pittsburgh Riverhounds
Mary Custer Barry & Leonna Fisher Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
In memory of N. Bruce Brown In-Kind Gifts and Services Primanti Brothers
Cheryl Kubelick 380 Auction Segway Pittsburgh
Ad Specialties of Pittsburgh Shop N Save- Wilkins
In honor of Nicholas Caito Andy Warhol Museum Special Notes
Marilan Caito Applebee’s Subway- Jeannette
Big Burrito Target
In memory of Jacob Casher Bob O’Connor Golf Course The Fred Rogers Company
Heather George Carlton Restaurant The Meadows
Carnegie Mellon School of Drama The Olive Merchant
In honor of Bob Gold Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh Three Rivers Rowing Association
The Naveh Family Carnegie Science Center Total Body 3D
Chamber Music Pittsburgh Traveling Vineyard
In memory of Sanford Gold Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh- Athletics
Lydia Cessna City Theatre Company Walt Disney World
Elizabeth Greenfield Climb North Westmoreland Museum of Art
Frances O. Mosle Costco X Shadyside
Courtyard by Marriott Zone 28
In honor of Stephanie Heyl Dad’s Pub and Grub
Daniel & Carla Haser Dairy Queen Every effort has been made to
Dean of Shadyside Salon accurately reflect gifts and services
In memory of Henry J. Hotchkiss, Sr. DoubleTree Hotel received between 7/1/16 to 6/30/17.
Harry & Margaret Hampton Flynn Tire
Fox’s Pizza Den Please give Pace the opportunity to
In memory of Susan Hurley Frick Art & Historical address inadvertent omissions or
Marlene Berncic errors by contacting Development
Center Manager, Tricia Norris, at 412-342-
In honor of Linda Miller Krynski Gresock & Morgante 4385 or [email protected].
Grable Foundation
Marcia Gruver Chiropractic
Hadad Cleaning Services
In honor of Ken and Linda Krynski Hard Rock Café
Dr. & Mrs. James Moore Home Depot
Jaden’s Restaurant
In memory of Stephanie Mallinger Johnny Mock Auto Body
Marjorie Greenberger Levin Furniturey
Lois G. Levy Marriott Hotels
Dr. Bernard Mallinger Mattress Factory
Frances O. Mosle

In memory of Tom McKechnie
Virgina McKechnie

Pace redefines the learning experience for
students with special needs.

Pace School

2432 Greensburg Pike
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Phone: 412-244-1900
Fax: 412-244-0100
Visit: www. paceschool.org
Email: [email protected]