Annual Report online

“ BECAUSE OF YOU A Message BECA“USE OF YOU For many of our students, “fitting in” and accessing the world
kids can! from around them is challenging. Exclusion from meaningful experiences
ouR CEO because of their daily struggles and challenges makes thinking about to-
” morrow and the long-term future difficult. They have difficulty imagining
what a bright future might look or feel like.
Pace redefines the learning experience for At Pace, our task is to help students gain skills, creativity and
students with special needs.
hope for the future . . . to help our students learn that with the correct

strategies and effort, there are countless opportunities ahead. . .to help

our students believe that what is today, does not have to be what is to-

Pace School morrow.

2432 Greensburg Pike, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 OUR Because of you, we are able to help students experience the world
Phone: 412-244-1900 Fax: 412-244-0100 MISSION around them in new and exciting ways. Students participate in communi-
ty-based activities allowing them to transfer the social, emotional,
Visit: paceschool.org TO PROVIDE functional and academic skills they learn in the school building to the
Email: [email protected] EDUCATIONAL real world. When they experience first-hand that they CAN lay brick with
precision, or socially integrate into a work setting, or use their creativity
ANNUAL REPORT “ BECAUSE OF YOU AND to solve problems they begin to understand that they CAN have success
kids can! therapeutic and a bright future.
”2017-18
services Because of you, we are able to expose all of our students, kindergarten
THAT ENABLE
ANY CHILD through seniors, to activities that help them discover their own strengths, cre-
ativity, and problem solving skills . . . providing them new experiences that
TO expose them to exciting future possibilities.
THRIVE. “
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dents, and their families, envision and realize
a bright and successful short and long-term
future. Thank you for continuing to believe
that Kids Can!

With gratitude,

Karen Shepherd
Chief Executive Officer

Can you imagine being told that tough times. The addition of a high school program at Pace has
allowed him to remain with his trusted staff. Now, as a senior, he
your 7-year-old son cannot a path to success . . . . . . paved by you. is completing an internship through Pace’s partnership with
attend his elementary
school because of his Alcosan. This type of real world experience, which
emotional and couldn’t happen without your support, has given
Cam a vision for his future and the possibilities
behavioral challenges?
are endless.

Cameron came to Pace School You have helped to provide the tools that have supported Cam to
in first grade after struggling with the ability to communicate and frequent grow into a very respectful and likeable young man who is always
lashing out across settings. He previously attended four schools without
success. Those schools didn’t have the resources to handle his behaviors smiling and has the ability to make you laugh. Despite
and outbursts. Cam’s mom made the difficult decision to give Pace a try his struggles, he continues to try and push
even though it was far from home and meant she would have to drive forward to be the best he can be. Cam
88 miles a day to get him to school. The fear of not knowing what may have disabilities but his disabilities
Cam’s future would hold was a daily worry for his family. do not define who he is.

It wasn’t always an easy path, but because of you, Pace staff had Your support impacts
the resources and supports needed to stick with Cam through the children in ways you may
not be able to imagine.
We must do better . . . It helps give kids the support
they need. It helps give families
hope for the future.

Students with
disabilities represent

Students with disabilities connecting with our community

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unem ploym ent r ate o f of all high school dropouts.
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emotional disturbance that drop out of school
are arrested within 5 years.

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Pace is deeply grateful to all of the do- activities help students focus
nors and in-kind contributors who helped and retain knowledge.
transform the lives of our students and
families through their annual giving and
in-kind gifts in the 2017-2018 fiscal year.

Foundations Shirley Rieneman Margaret Costello James & Marcia Haley Cheryl Levin Dairy Queen Tara Skalka
Amazon Smile Foundation Walter Rieneman Gregory & Jennifer DelDuca Barbara Kalla In Honor of Aims C Coney Gresock & Morgante Chiropractic Stripe Transfer
Burke Foundations Partnership Individuals $500-999 Les D’Antonio Janice Kerrigan Hadad Cleaning Services Subway- Jeanette
Clark Hunter Foundation Megan Guidi Melissa Dirling Shannon Koch H. Woodruff Turner Heinz History Center University of Pittsburgh- Department
The Claude Worthington Benedum Frederick & Barbara Henninger Chris Duboy Frank & Mary Koger In Honor of Robert Gold Joyce Lunsford
Erin Holland Jim Earle Larry & Arlene Laurenti Mattress Factory of Athletics
Foundation James & Erin Isler Gloria Ennis Nathan Leeman Pinpoint Retail Company Pittsburgh Opera Cameil Wiliams
The Grable Foundation Dr. Bernard Mallinger Brett Fulesday Maureen Mahoney Hill In Honor of Ken & Linda Krynski Pittsburgh Playhouse Zone 28
The Hillman Family Foundations Linda Petrichevich Gloria Hahn Todd Markley Pittsburgh Public Theatre
The Kula Foundation Gerri Sperling Irving & Caryl Halpern Joseph & Judith Moschetta James & Amy Moore Pittsburgh Steelers
Milton G. Hulme Foundation Jimil Wilson Margaret & Harry Hampton David & Joyce Parada In Memory of Emmy Lower Pittsburgh Symphony
Pittsburgh Foundation Individuals $250-499 Elizabeth Hobbs John Parker Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Businesses & Organizations Jeanne Baird Burton Hochhauser F. Brooks & Jean Robinson Susan Lower-Carenbauer Segway Pittsburgh
A. Martini & Co. Dr. Barbara Bazron Lewis Johnson Patricia Rodella In Memory of Richard Lyon Seven Springs Mountain Resort
Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. Dr. Ira Bergman & Dalia Belinkoff David & Erika Kestenberg Tonya Royal
BNY Mellon Wealth Management Nancy Brownell Fran Kraus Marsha Turner Lewis Johnson WAISSHTUAPRO!N
Box Tops for Education Deb Casini Klein Joyce Leifer Individuals up to $50 Maureen Mahoney Hill
Burt’s Auto Parts Brian Fagan Rubin & Marie Mack Lester Berkowitz David & Joyce Parada LThihHsoetemrareeen!adisCrefhoinemndceakotnhuoyautwttwayohoyuasurtyActohamuenackdzaioodnnsfhrWnoemelipseh.d.
Central Maintenance & Service, Co. Mimi Falbo Fred & Joy Malloy Paul & Debra Borland In Honor of Dr. Bernard Mallinger
Community Kitchen Pittsburgh Robert & Amy Gold Robert Martz Richard & Betty Brown F. Brooks Robinson www.amazon.com
Emerson Process Management Heather George James & Debbie Mele Susan Lower-Carenbauer In Memory of Stephanie Mallinger
Giant Eagle- Apples for Students Ron & Meg Hannan John & Bonnie Miller Thomas & Lois Carr Dr. Bernard Mallinger Every effort has been made to accurately reflect gifts and services received
Henderson Brothers Daniel & Carla Haser James & Amy Moore Mary Custer In Memory of Karen Malt between 7/1/2017 to 6/30/2018.
Hunter Associates, Inc. Elizabeth Hazlett Gregory & Thelma Morris Megan Grivas Bonnie Miller Please give Pace the opportunity to address inadvertent omissions or errors
Jackson Lewis, LLP Patricia & Thomas Junker David Mosey Kai Hoke In Memory of Arthur Miller by contacting Development Manager, Tricia Norris, at 412-342-4385 or
Maher Duessel Cheryl Levin Frances O. Mosle Yvonne Keafer Bonnie Miller [email protected].
Opal Business Solutions Angelo Martini, Sr. Sorrell & Marlene Naft Dr. Cheryl Kubelick In Honor of Rylie Spencer
Open Tricia Norris Thomas Neal Kristi Ryan John & Kathleen McCann
Peoples Natural Gas Cheryl Popatak Rick Perrati Ralph Marchese In-Kind Gifts and Services
Pinpoint Retail Company Joanne & Paul Starolis John Rieck John McCann 380 Auction
Simpson & McCrady, LLC Thomas & Donna Timcho Sidney & Wilma Rosen Fran McGovern Ace Hotel Pittsburgh
Tree of Life Individuals $100-249 Deborah Rowe Rachel Meyers Andy Warhol Museum
Waldron LP Taylor & Terri Abbett Jennifer Seng Christopher Millard Big Burrito
Wigle Whiskey Lisa Ayres Jeffery Sistek Tara Minik Bob O’Connor Golf Course
United Way Marlene Berncic Shawntae Spencer Amy Nixon Marilan Caito
Individuals $1000 + Charles Bostaph H. Woodruff Turner Nicole Sheets Carnegie Mellon School of Drama
Anonymous Diane Bradley Cameil D. Williams Kathleen Spechtold Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
Chip Burke & Carole King Lisa Budd Individuals $50-99 Susan Stewart Carnegie Science Center
Matthew Helfrich Marilan Caito Lacey Bailey Deanna Yee Chamber Music Pittsburgh
Thomas & Dona Hotopp Dr. Margaretha Casselbrant Lawrence Burwinkel Commemorative Gifts Climb North
Ralph and Janet Fiore James & Janice Colker Lynn Davis In Memory of Ruth Bachman
Ken and Linda Krynski Aims & Rita Coney Dino & Jeanne DiGiacobbe
David & Theresa Nicholson Lou & Judy Epstein Charles Burke & Carole King
Karen Shepherd Ellie Gold Maureen Mahoney Hill

Facts & Figures Fiscal Year 2017/18

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Counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, Butler, Washington, Westmoreland

Districts: Greater Latrobe Propel CS - Braddock Hills
Allegheny Valley Hampton Township Propel CS - Hazelwood
Avonworth Hempfield Area Propel CS - Homestead
Baldwin-Whitehall Highlands Propel CS - Northside
Bethel Park Keystone Oaks Propel CS - Pitcairn
Butler Area Kiski Area Ringgold
Canon-McMillan McKeesport Area Riverview
Clairton City Montour Shaler Area
Deer Lakes New Kensington-Arnold Slippery Rock Area
Derry Area Northgate South Allegheny
Duquesne City Norwin Steel Valley
East Allegheny PA Cyber Charter School West Mifflin Area
Fox Chapel Area Penn Hills Wilkinsburg Borough
Franklin Regional Penn-Trafford Woodland Hills
Freeport Area Pittsburgh
Gateway Plum Borough