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FOOD FOR THOUGHTThe Cooke CenTer’s

25Th AnniversAry gAlAMay 14, 2012

FOOD FOR THOUGHT 25Th AnniversAry gAlA

THe Plaza HOTel MondAy, MAy 14, 2012

PROGRaM

greeTings froM The gAlA hosT

Bill RiTTeRwabc-tv

reMArks by

eileen CaUlFielD SCHwaBchair, board of trustees

PresenTATion of The Cooke CenTer 25Th AnniversAry video

FOUnDeRS awaRD Presentation to

MaRCia anD MiCHael BeCkPresented by

CHRiSTine HenneSSeytrustee

DinneR

live AuCTion by

eli RODRiGUezsotheby’s

ROaD TO inDePenDenCe awaRD Presentation to

MOODy’S CORPORaTiOn anD FOUnDaTiOnAccepted by

FRanCeS G. laSeRSOnpresident, the moody’s foundation

Presented by

kaRen ROBaRDSchair emerita

Closing reMArks

DR. MiCHael TeRMinipresident

FOOD FOR THOUGHT 25Th AnniversAry gAlA

THe Plaza HOTel MondAy, MAy 14, 2012

PROGRaM

greeTings froM The gAlA hosT

Bill RiTTeRwabc-tv

reMArks by

eileen CaUlFielD SCHwaBchair, board of trustees

PresenTATion of The Cooke CenTer 25Th AnniversAry video

FOUnDeRS awaRD Presentation to

MaRCia anD MiCHael BeCkPresented by

CHRiSTine HenneSSeytrustee

DinneR

live AuCTion by

eli RODRiGUezsotheby’s

ROaD TO inDePenDenCe awaRD Presentation to

MOODy’S CORPORaTiOn anD FOUnDaTiOnAccepted by

FRanCeS G. laSeRSOnpresident, the moody’s foundation

Presented by

kaRen ROBaRDSchair emerita

Closing reMArks

DR. MiCHael TeRMinipresident

MenU

firsT Course

TRiO OF TeRRineSPâTé GRanD-MèRe, COMPOTe de jOUe

de BOeUF & laPin de GaRRiGUePrepared by

CHeF Daniel BOUlUD & CHeF DaMian SanSOneTTi

inTerMezzo

Pan ROaSTeD POllOCk wiTH MeyeR leMOn & a TwO aRTiCHOke GRaTin

Prepared byCHeF aniTa lO

enTrée

lOin OF laMB wiTH MaRjORaM & Mini MOUSSaka

Prepared byCHeF DaviD walTUCk

desserT

FROzen RaSPBeRRy & PiSTaCHiO PaRFaiT wiTH STRawBeRRy GRaniTé,

RaSPBeRRy-lyCHee COUliS & ROSe iCe CReaMPrepared by

CHeF DaviD BOUley

PeTiT FOURSPrepared by

CHeF jaCqUeS TORReS

After twenty-five years of educating stu-dents with special needs, it’s not uncommon for our faculty members to bump into a Cooke graduate out in the wider world. This happened to me just recently as i was leaving a downtown train station. one of our alumni, James k., cheerfully approached me and said he was on his way to work at the World financial Center, where he is a part of the maintenance staff for Cb richard ellis. i have known James since he was eight years old, and it was a joy to witness the pride in his face as he told me all about his job. James started working several years ago when he was a student at the Cooke Center Academy. our staff and faculty had been working with him to find a placement that would match his particular strengths and interests. When Cb richard ellis generously offered him an internship, he embraced the challenge and excelled, even taking on more hours than the internship required. James’ hard work and determination paid off, and he was offered a position upon graduation from the Academy. James is just one example of how Cooke students can create purposeful lives of their own choosing, and how ongoing collaborations among our faculty, families and community partners are at the heart of a Cooke education. Today, Cooke serves hundreds of students who, like james, will use their unique strengths and talents to find their passions and create fulfilling, enviable lives.

our community partners are such an important part of the mix. in fact, tonight we celebrate the generous commit-ment of the Moody’s Corporation, which exemplifies the “perfect storm” of corporate philanthropy – contributing not just financially, but also providing our students with internships and offer-ing the time, talent and resources of Moody’s employees. These employees have taken the time to get to know our students and faculty and have helped them to succeed in countless ways. They have helped Cooke with operational and gover-nance matters, and have willingly rolled up their sleeves to help us tackle the challenges that come with a growing and thriving organization. Twenty-five years ago Cooke began as a result of the vision of our founding parents and a number of generous suppor-ters who believed in our mission to serve any child who needs us – regardless of his or her family’s financial circum-stances. by being here tonight, you are helping to ensure that Cooke will be able to continue its mission to provide the highest quality education for students with special needs for the next twenty-five years.

With my heartfelt thanks,

Michael Termini, PsydPresident

leTTeR FROM THe PReSiDenT

DeaR FRienDS

MenU

firsT Course

TRiO OF TeRRineSPâTé GRanD-MèRe, COMPOTe de jOUe

de BOeUF & laPin de GaRRiGUePrepared by

CHeF Daniel BOUlUD & CHeF DaMian SanSOneTTi

inTerMezzo

Pan ROaSTeD POllOCk wiTH MeyeR leMOn & a TwO aRTiCHOke GRaTin

Prepared byCHeF aniTa lO

enTrée

lOin OF laMB wiTH MaRjORaM & Mini MOUSSaka

Prepared byCHeF DaviD walTUCk

desserT

FROzen RaSPBeRRy & PiSTaCHiO PaRFaiT wiTH STRawBeRRy GRaniTé,

RaSPBeRRy-lyCHee COUliS & ROSe iCe CReaMPrepared by

CHeF DaviD BOUley

PeTiT FOURSPrepared by

CHeF jaCqUeS TORReS

After twenty-five years of educating stu-dents with special needs, it’s not uncommon for our faculty members to bump into a Cooke graduate out in the wider world. This happened to me just recently as i was leaving a downtown train station. one of our alumni, James k., cheerfully approached me and said he was on his way to work at the World financial Center, where he is a part of the maintenance staff for Cb richard ellis. i have known James since he was eight years old, and it was a joy to witness the pride in his face as he told me all about his job. James started working several years ago when he was a student at the Cooke Center Academy. our staff and faculty had been working with him to find a placement that would match his particular strengths and interests. When Cb richard ellis generously offered him an internship, he embraced the challenge and excelled, even taking on more hours than the internship required. James’ hard work and determination paid off, and he was offered a position upon graduation from the Academy. James is just one example of how Cooke students can create purposeful lives of their own choosing, and how ongoing collaborations among our faculty, families and community partners are at the heart of a Cooke education. Today, Cooke serves hundreds of students who, like james, will use their unique strengths and talents to find their passions and create fulfilling, enviable lives.

our community partners are such an important part of the mix. in fact, tonight we celebrate the generous commit-ment of the Moody’s Corporation, which exemplifies the “perfect storm” of corporate philanthropy – contributing not just financially, but also providing our students with internships and offer-ing the time, talent and resources of Moody’s employees. These employees have taken the time to get to know our students and faculty and have helped them to succeed in countless ways. They have helped Cooke with operational and gover-nance matters, and have willingly rolled up their sleeves to help us tackle the challenges that come with a growing and thriving organization. Twenty-five years ago Cooke began as a result of the vision of our founding parents and a number of generous suppor-ters who believed in our mission to serve any child who needs us – regardless of his or her family’s financial circum-stances. by being here tonight, you are helping to ensure that Cooke will be able to continue its mission to provide the highest quality education for students with special needs for the next twenty-five years.

With my heartfelt thanks,

Michael Termini, PsydPresident

leTTeR FROM THe PReSiDenT

DeaR FRienDS

FOUnDeRS awaRD Honorees

Marcia and Michael beck are the parents of Jessica and Cooke alumnus david. They have been members of the Cooke family since 1994 when david entered the brooklyn heights Montessori school as a Cooke inclusion kindergartener. Michael, Cooke’s Treasurer, has been a Trustee since 1995, and both he and Marcia are currently members of the finance Committee. during the past eighteen years, Marcia and Michael have participated in many of the strategic and educational initiatives underpinning Cooke’s growth.

Michael currently serves as Chairman of loeb & loeb llP and Marcia is a Trustee of the hsbC funds. Proud parents, they are grateful for the countless family members, teachers, friends and new yorkers who have made room for david and his fellow

“Cookies” on their journeys to inclusion and independence.

MaRCia anD MiCHael BeCk

ROaD TO inDePenDenCe awaRD Honorees

Moody’s Corporation is an essential component of the global capital markets, providing credit ratings, research, tools and analysis that contribute to transpar-ent and integrated financial markets. Moody’s has a long-standing commitment to supporting communities where we live and work with grants, leadership support, company-sponsored and individual vol-unteerism. The Moody’s foundation focuses on education in mathematics, finance, and economics, along with supporting many other important health, civic and cultural causes. Moody’s is proud of its partnership with the Cooke Center for learning and development and of their commitment to provide special education to so many students in new york City. since our partnership began in 2003, Moody’s has donated over $1 million in support of the Cooke Center’s skills development programs, which includes its successful “Transition to life” program. Moody’s also provides further support to Cooke through the efforts of two senior executives who serve on Cooke’s board of Trustees.

An impressive 57% of Moody’s global employees participate in Moody’s Afternoon of Service, with Cooke Center being one of their favorite placements. The Cooke Center and Moody’s partner on programs such as Moody’s Interview University, where employees teach inter-viewing techniques and coach students on how to hone their interpersonal skills. Moody’s is also pleased to provide op-portunities for Cooke students to work in an administrative capacity at our 7 World Trade Center headquarters. Moody’s corporate philanthropy contin-ues to thrive due to the vision, leadership and passion of frances griffith laserson, President of The Moody’s foundation. fran crafted its strategy ten years ago and directs its charitable giving program. she oversees the community affairs and cor-porate social responsibility programs, which she designed for Moody’s Corporation, and introduced the Afternoon of Service program in 2008. her first visit to Cooke in 2002 was the start of one of Cooke’s most meaningful community partnerships.

MOODy’S CORPORaTiOn anD FOUnDaTiOn

Accepted by

FRanCeS G. laSeRSOnPreSIdent, tHe Moody’S FoUndAtIon

FOUnDeRS awaRD Honorees

Marcia and Michael beck are the parents of Jessica and Cooke alumnus david. They have been members of the Cooke family since 1994 when david entered the brooklyn heights Montessori school as a Cooke inclusion kindergartener. Michael, Cooke’s Treasurer, has been a Trustee since 1995, and both he and Marcia are currently members of the finance Committee. during the past eighteen years, Marcia and Michael have participated in many of the strategic and educational initiatives underpinning Cooke’s growth.

Michael currently serves as Chairman of loeb & loeb llP and Marcia is a Trustee of the hsbC funds. Proud parents, they are grateful for the countless family members, teachers, friends and new yorkers who have made room for david and his fellow

“Cookies” on their journeys to inclusion and independence.

MaRCia anD MiCHael BeCk

ROaD TO inDePenDenCe awaRD Honorees

Moody’s Corporation is an essential component of the global capital markets, providing credit ratings, research, tools and analysis that contribute to transpar-ent and integrated financial markets. Moody’s has a long-standing commitment to supporting communities where we live and work with grants, leadership support, company-sponsored and individual vol-unteerism. The Moody’s foundation focuses on education in mathematics, finance, and economics, along with supporting many other important health, civic and cultural causes. Moody’s is proud of its partnership with the Cooke Center for learning and development and of their commitment to provide special education to so many students in new york City. since our partnership began in 2003, Moody’s has donated over $1 million in support of the Cooke Center’s skills development programs, which includes its successful “Transition to life” program. Moody’s also provides further support to Cooke through the efforts of two senior executives who serve on Cooke’s board of Trustees.

An impressive 57% of Moody’s global employees participate in Moody’s Afternoon of Service, with Cooke Center being one of their favorite placements. The Cooke Center and Moody’s partner on programs such as Moody’s Interview University, where employees teach inter-viewing techniques and coach students on how to hone their interpersonal skills. Moody’s is also pleased to provide op-portunities for Cooke students to work in an administrative capacity at our 7 World Trade Center headquarters. Moody’s corporate philanthropy contin-ues to thrive due to the vision, leadership and passion of frances griffith laserson, President of The Moody’s foundation. fran crafted its strategy ten years ago and directs its charitable giving program. she oversees the community affairs and cor-porate social responsibility programs, which she designed for Moody’s Corporation, and introduced the Afternoon of Service program in 2008. her first visit to Cooke in 2002 was the start of one of Cooke’s most meaningful community partnerships.

MOODy’S CORPORaTiOn anD FOUnDaTiOn

Accepted by

FRanCeS G. laSeRSOnPreSIdent, tHe Moody’S FoUndAtIon

Cooke CenTer FOOD FOR THOUGHT 25Th AnniversAry gAlA8

gAlA sPonsors And suPPorTers 9

BeneFaCTORMoody’s Corporation and foundation

PaTROnSMarcia and Michael beckloeb & loeb llPkaren and Thomas robardshelen lee-Warren and david Warren

SPOnSORSWendy banner and geoffrey WienerblackrockCircle of Confusiondebbie Cooper and dan sternbergCushman & Wakefield, inc.deloittedr. roberta doninJanet and Alan ginsbergChristine and kevin hennesseyhsbCbeth MaherJanet and david offensendlouise M. Parent and John CasalyPricewaterhouseCoopers llPshelley and donald rubinThe rudin foundation, inc.satterlee stephens burke & burke llPThe saxe family

eileen Caulfield schwablisa and John WestlakeJune eichbaum and kenneth Wirfel Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wise

CHeFS De CUiSineAbMevensonbestCarlie and neal garonzikvalerie and richard o’Connellsusan and bill rifkinilyse and david schaeferroslyn and scott schneidernan Molofsky and Arthur skelskiebarbara and Michael zimmerman

SOUS CHeFSAveroThe bear foundation inc.Janet beckJoAnn and robert beltempoellen, Janet, and Jean bickalMary Jane and Charles brocklizanne fontaine and bob buckholzbernard zipprich, dattner ArchitectsAnne daytoneveline erni and gary bartonMichael esposito

Midge and John folgerJane garnett and david boothsusan h. glendonroger J. hawkehodgson russ llPhudson valley bankJones lang lasallek & l gates llPWendy kaplan and ben goldbergrenee khatamiChristina Clayton and stanley kolberMr. and Mrs. robert lehrmanJoella and John lykouretzosArlene and Mitchel MaidmanMark bruce internationalPatricia nooy and roger W. Millerkate and Joel MillonziPatricia A. Murphynancy and daniel neffJoyce and dan PariserCindy and david PinterProtivitiPaul A. ramseyrestaurant AssociatesPatricia schaefer and Thomas faheyPhyllis schwartz and William Wadsworthkelly and rose Marie smithMr. and Mrs. Thomas W. smithJoanne and ken soldlinda sosnowitz and Alex gelinasMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey stevensonsugrue Contracting Corp.Michael TerminiTerra CrgJanet and bill WalkerMr. and Mrs. eamon WalshAmy and ivan Wolpert

CHeFS De PaRTiefran and Alan bernsteindr. naomi bravmannCamp lee Marde feis o’Connell & rose, PCMelissa kaish and Jonathan dorfmanvicki longo and Carl eiflerCarol glazersharon JacquetJonathan kneeJoan and richard nardiJudith nelsonelizabeth ostrow and Andrew buchsbaumJoel Picketbernice Wollman and Warren rubinAmy and Joshua schindlerJamie sildarkatherine and Alan Trager

FRienDSAmericon Construction inc.ellen bannerlauren A. baumbrooklyn heights synagoguesusan Chadick and robert WeissChild Mind instituteCorrao Miller Wiesenthalfried, frank, harris, shriver & Jacobson llPAnita and richard inzknoll and evensonbestArlene and Jerome levinePivotal Physical Therapy, PllCsilverstein Properties, inc.sullivan & Cromwell llP

list as of April 27, 2012

25TH anniveRSaRy Gala

Gala CO-CHaiRS

Gala SUPPORTeRS

Christine hennesseylouise M. Parent karen robardseileen Caulfield schwab

Arthur n. skelskiekaren Waltucklisa Westlakebarbara Wolf


gAlA sPonsors And suPPorTers 9

BeneFaCTORMoody’s Corporation and foundation

PaTROnSMarcia and Michael beckloeb & loeb llPkaren and Thomas robardshelen lee-Warren and david Warren

SPOnSORSWendy banner and geoffrey WienerblackrockCircle of Confusiondebbie Cooper and dan sternbergCushman & Wakefield, inc.deloittedr. roberta doninJanet and Alan ginsbergChristine and kevin hennesseyhsbCbeth MaherJanet and david offensendlouise M. Parent and John CasalyPricewaterhouseCoopers llPshelley and donald rubinThe rudin foundation, inc.satterlee stephens burke & burke llPThe saxe family

eileen Caulfield schwablisa and John WestlakeJune eichbaum and kenneth Wirfel Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wise

CHeFS De CUiSineAbMevensonbestCarlie and neal garonzikvalerie and richard o’Connellsusan and bill rifkinilyse and david schaeferroslyn and scott schneidernan Molofsky and Arthur skelskiebarbara and Michael zimmerman

SOUS CHeFSAveroThe bear foundation inc.Janet beckJoAnn and robert beltempoellen, Janet, and Jean bickalMary Jane and Charles brocklizanne fontaine and bob buckholzbernard zipprich, dattner ArchitectsAnne daytoneveline erni and gary bartonMichael esposito

Midge and John folgerJane garnett and david boothsusan h. glendonroger J. hawkehodgson russ llPhudson valley bankJones lang lasallek & l gates llPWendy kaplan and ben goldbergrenee khatamiChristina Clayton and stanley kolberMr. and Mrs. robert lehrmanJoella and John lykouretzosArlene and Mitchel MaidmanMark bruce internationalPatricia nooy and roger W. Millerkate and Joel MillonziPatricia A. Murphynancy and daniel neffJoyce and dan PariserCindy and david PinterProtivitiPaul A. ramseyrestaurant AssociatesPatricia schaefer and Thomas faheyPhyllis schwartz and William Wadsworthkelly and rose Marie smithMr. and Mrs. Thomas W. smithJoanne and ken soldlinda sosnowitz and Alex gelinasMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey stevensonsugrue Contracting Corp.Michael TerminiTerra CrgJanet and bill WalkerMr. and Mrs. eamon WalshAmy and ivan Wolpert

CHeFS De PaRTiefran and Alan bernsteindr. naomi bravmannCamp lee Marde feis o’Connell & rose, PCMelissa kaish and Jonathan dorfmanvicki longo and Carl eiflerCarol glazersharon JacquetJonathan kneeJoan and richard nardiJudith nelsonelizabeth ostrow and Andrew buchsbaumJoel Picketbernice Wollman and Warren rubinAmy and Joshua schindlerJamie sildarkatherine and Alan Trager

FRienDSAmericon Construction inc.ellen bannerlauren A. baumbrooklyn heights synagoguesusan Chadick and robert WeissChild Mind instituteCorrao Miller Wiesenthalfried, frank, harris, shriver & Jacobson llPAnita and richard inzknoll and evensonbestArlene and Jerome levinePivotal Physical Therapy, PllCsilverstein Properties, inc.sullivan & Cromwell llP

list as of April 27, 2012

25TH anniveRSaRy Gala

Gala CO-CHaiRS

Gala SUPPORTeRS

Christine hennesseylouise M. Parent karen robardseileen Caulfield schwab

Arthur n. skelskiekaren Waltucklisa Westlakebarbara Wolf

COOke OveRview25 yeArs

Gala HOST aUCTiOneeR

Bill RiTTeR wAbc-tv

bill ritter has anchored WAbC-Tv’s eyewitness news at 11:00 since sep-tember 1999, adding anchor duties for eyewitness news at 6:00 in february 2001 when legendary anchor bill beutel stepped down. ritter came to Channel 7 from AbC news, where he continues as a correspondent for the AbC news magazine 20/20. his work as a reporter and anchor for eyewitness news and AbC news has taken him all over, includ-ing every political convention since 1996. he has anchored all election coverage for eyewitness news and moderated candidate debates for new york governor and senator and new york City Mayor since 2000.

eli RODRiGUez Sotheby’s wine

eli rodriguez has just celebrated his 5th Anniversary with sotheby’s Wine. eli is originally from long island and became interested in wine while studying at Cornell university. he learned the wine business, first at best Cellars, then as a sommelier at restaurant daniel, working for one of the greatest chefs and most professional restaurateurs, daniel boulud, before joining sotheby’s as an auction specialist in 2006. More recently he was appointed Manager of retail sales when sotheby’s launched their new, full service, retail wine business, sotheby’s Wine, in sep-tember 2010, and was appointed sales director in 2011. Mr. rodriguez is also a licensed auctioneer and conducts sotheby’s wine and art auctions, and donates his services to many benefit auctions and tastings.

COOke OveRview25 yeArs

Gala HOST aUCTiOneeR

Bill RiTTeR wAbc-tv

bill ritter has anchored WAbC-Tv’s eyewitness news at 11:00 since sep-tember 1999, adding anchor duties for eyewitness news at 6:00 in february 2001 when legendary anchor bill beutel stepped down. ritter came to Channel 7 from AbC news, where he continues as a correspondent for the AbC news magazine 20/20. his work as a reporter and anchor for eyewitness news and AbC news has taken him all over, includ-ing every political convention since 1996. he has anchored all election coverage for eyewitness news and moderated candidate debates for new york governor and senator and new york City Mayor since 2000.

eli RODRiGUez Sotheby’s wine

eli rodriguez has just celebrated his 5th Anniversary with sotheby’s Wine. eli is originally from long island and became interested in wine while studying at Cornell university. he learned the wine business, first at best Cellars, then as a sommelier at restaurant daniel, working for one of the greatest chefs and most professional restaurateurs, daniel boulud, before joining sotheby’s as an auction specialist in 2006. More recently he was appointed Manager of retail sales when sotheby’s launched their new, full service, retail wine business, sotheby’s Wine, in sep-tember 2010, and was appointed sales director in 2011. Mr. rodriguez is also a licensed auctioneer and conducts sotheby’s wine and art auctions, and donates his services to many benefit auctions and tastings.

MiSSiOn

The Cooke Center envisions a world in which all people with special needs are included as valued members

of their communities, leading independent and purposeful lives. To realize this vision, our core mission

is to educate students from early childhood through young adulthood, guided by these principles:

A curriculum that integrates academic, social and life skills with opportunities for learning that promote inclusion

instruction that focuses on each student’s strengths and interests

The incorporation of inclusive activities as a key instructional strategy to foster positive attitudes

in the broader community towards Cooke students and others with special needs

families as partners in their children’s growth towards independence

Access to quality special education for all children who need it, regardless of their financial circumstances

sharing our knowledge with other professionals and schools to improve the educational experience for all children.

MiSSiOn

The Cooke Center envisions a world in which all people with special needs are included as valued members

of their communities, leading independent and purposeful lives. To realize this vision, our core mission

is to educate students from early childhood through young adulthood, guided by these principles:

A curriculum that integrates academic, social and life skills with opportunities for learning that promote inclusion

instruction that focuses on each student’s strengths and interests

The incorporation of inclusive activities as a key instructional strategy to foster positive attitudes

in the broader community towards Cooke students and others with special needs

families as partners in their children’s growth towards independence

Access to quality special education for all children who need it, regardless of their financial circumstances

sharing our knowledge with other professionals and schools to improve the educational experience for all children.

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OveRview & PROGRaMS

The Cooke Center was founded twenty-five years ago by a small group of parents to address a pressing need in new york City – that of providing quality education for children with developmental disabilities. Since then, Cooke has grown from one classroom serving seven children into one of the largest private special education organizations in new york City. in addition to providing instruction to 500 children and young adults, more than 3,000 general education students across the city benefit from Cooke’s intensive teacher training services each year.

Our students range in age from 3 to 21, come from every borough in the city, and reflect the city’s economic and cultural diversity. Students come to Cooke because their families cannot find appropriate placements in the public school system.

COOke’S PReSCHOOl PROGRaM provides special education services directly in general education classrooms so that students can play and learn alongside their typically developing peers. Through our signature preschool program, Collaboration for inclusion, Cooke consultant teachers work in head start centers in Manhattan and brooklyn to help identify children who are at risk for language, social and learning delays. We then work with their families to get their children the support they need in those crucial early years. in addition, Collaboration for inclusion offers long-term teacher training to improve classroom instruction so that all students – those with and without special needs – are prepared for a lifetime of academic achievement.

THe COOke CenTeR lOweR anD MiDDle SCHOOlS are co-located in general education schools throughout Manhattan. The curriculum follows new york state standards, and individ-ualized instructional strategies and related services build on each student’s strengths and developmental needs. inclusion activities with general education partner schools and out in the greater community offer students opportunities to advance their academic and social goals. This fall, we will consoli-date our k-8 classes and open the Cooke Center Grammar School on Manhattan’s lower east Side.


THe COOke CenTeR aCaDeMy is a stand-alone high school located in soho, offering individualized academics as well as important transition planning. academy students participate in off-site education activities with dozens of community partners and select internship placements that meet their unique strengths and interests. students also develop their inde-pendent living skills, from navigating the subway system to banking and grocery shop-ping, to preparing meals and doing laundry in the school’s daily living lab.

COOke’S SkillS PROGRaM helps older Cooke students through the age of 21 make the transition from high school to adulthood. located in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood and close to mass transit, SkillS allows students to take advantage of all that new york City has to offer using libraries, parks, museums, gyms and recreation centers as everyday living classrooms. There is an active Cooke Alumni Association offering monthly recreational opportunities, and ongoing support and con-tinuing education to Cooke graduates.

THe COOke CenTeR inSTiTUTe allows us to share our knowledge and expe-rience with educators and families around the city. our trained consultants are in more than 20 general education schools where they provide long-term support and teacher training in literacy, reading, math and school leadership. The sustained support we provide in these schools improves school-wide learning for thousands of gen-eral education students each year. The ACCess project offers support and training to families and guardians of children with special needs, helping them understand the special education system and find the best educational options for their children.

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OveRview & PROGRaMS

The Cooke Center was founded twenty-five years ago by a small group of parents to address a pressing need in new york City – that of providing quality education for children with developmental disabilities. Since then, Cooke has grown from one classroom serving seven children into one of the largest private special education organizations in new york City. in addition to providing instruction to 500 children and young adults, more than 3,000 general education students across the city benefit from Cooke’s intensive teacher training services each year.

Our students range in age from 3 to 21, come from every borough in the city, and reflect the city’s economic and cultural diversity. Students come to Cooke because their families cannot find appropriate placements in the public school system.

COOke’S PReSCHOOl PROGRaM provides special education services directly in general education classrooms so that students can play and learn alongside their typically developing peers. Through our signature preschool program, Collaboration for inclusion, Cooke consultant teachers work in head start centers in Manhattan and brooklyn to help identify children who are at risk for language, social and learning delays. We then work with their families to get their children the support they need in those crucial early years. in addition, Collaboration for inclusion offers long-term teacher training to improve classroom instruction so that all students – those with and without special needs – are prepared for a lifetime of academic achievement.

THe COOke CenTeR lOweR anD MiDDle SCHOOlS are co-located in general education schools throughout Manhattan. The curriculum follows new york state standards, and individ-ualized instructional strategies and related services build on each student’s strengths and developmental needs. inclusion activities with general education partner schools and out in the greater community offer students opportunities to advance their academic and social goals. This fall, we will consoli-date our k-8 classes and open the Cooke Center Grammar School on Manhattan’s lower east Side.


THe COOke CenTeR aCaDeMy is a stand-alone high school located in soho, offering individualized academics as well as important transition planning. academy students participate in off-site education activities with dozens of community partners and select internship placements that meet their unique strengths and interests. students also develop their inde-pendent living skills, from navigating the subway system to banking and grocery shop-ping, to preparing meals and doing laundry in the school’s daily living lab.

COOke’S SkillS PROGRaM helps older Cooke students through the age of 21 make the transition from high school to adulthood. located in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood and close to mass transit, SkillS allows students to take advantage of all that new york City has to offer using libraries, parks, museums, gyms and recreation centers as everyday living classrooms. There is an active Cooke Alumni Association offering monthly recreational opportunities, and ongoing support and con-tinuing education to Cooke graduates.

THe COOke CenTeR inSTiTUTe allows us to share our knowledge and expe-rience with educators and families around the city. our trained consultants are in more than 20 general education schools where they provide long-term support and teacher training in literacy, reading, math and school leadership. The sustained support we provide in these schools improves school-wide learning for thousands of gen-eral education students each year. The ACCess project offers support and training to families and guardians of children with special needs, helping them understand the special education system and find the best educational options for their children.



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THe 25TH anniveRSaRy CaMPaiGn FOR THe FUTURe

The 25th anniversary Campaign for the Future is an effort to raise $5 million to continue Cooke’s mission of providing quality special education to any child in new york City who needs our services.

FUnD FOR DiveRSiTy – $2.5 MilliOnfrom the beginning, Cooke’s board made it a priority to serve any child who could benefit from our programs, regardless of the family’s financial circumstances. in fact, more than 65% of Cooke families cannot afford to pay the full cost of tuition. Cooke is the only private special education school in new york City that enrolls such a high percentage of families who cannot pay tuition upfront. Cooke established the fund for diversity to help us continue welcoming a diverse socio-economic population to the Cooke Center.

FUnD FOR TeCHnOlOGy anD CaPiTal – $2.5 MilliOnThe fund for Technology and Capital allows Cooke to maintain its physical facilities and technological capacity. There are final renovations that we need to complete at the Cooke Center Academy and capital projects at the new space that will house the Cooke Center grammar school in the fall of 2012. Across all Cooke sites, there is an ongoing need for technology so that teachers and students can continue incorporating adaptive learning into all classroom lessons.


a BRieF HiSTORy OF COOke

1987 first class of seven students opens at sacred heart school in Manhattan. The principal there, Michael Termini, gives Cooke free classroom space

and embraces Cooke’s mission.

1991 first full inclusion Program established at studio elementary school.

1993 Cooke receives a three-year grant from The developmental disabilities Planning

Council to increase public awareness about the benefits of inclusion.

1996 Cooke obtains approval by state education department to become

a provider of preschool services and begins providing inclusion programs for preschoolers ages 3 to 5.

1997 Michael Termini, original principal at first Cooke site,

is appointed executive director.

2002 Cooke launches Collaboration for inclusion to offer long-term

teacher training to improve classroom instruction in preschools and head start centers in low-income communities.

2003 Cooke opens its first integrated preschool classroom

at West harlem head start.

2005 Cooke opens the Cooke Center Academy, a model high school

for students with disabilities.

2007 The Cooke Center institute is founded to help fulfill Cooke’s mission to share

our knowledge with parents and educators in the greater community.

2009 Cooke establishes skills, a program to help young adults

ages 18 to 21 make the transition from high school to adulthood.

2012 The Cooke Center lower and Middle school consolidates

into the Cooke Center grammar school.


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THe 25TH anniveRSaRy CaMPaiGn FOR THe FUTURe

The 25th anniversary Campaign for the Future is an effort to raise $5 million to continue Cooke’s mission of providing quality special education to any child in new york City who needs our services.

FUnD FOR DiveRSiTy – $2.5 MilliOnfrom the beginning, Cooke’s board made it a priority to serve any child who could benefit from our programs, regardless of the family’s financial circumstances. in fact, more than 65% of Cooke families cannot afford to pay the full cost of tuition. Cooke is the only private special education school in new york City that enrolls such a high percentage of families who cannot pay tuition upfront. Cooke established the fund for diversity to help us continue welcoming a diverse socio-economic population to the Cooke Center.

FUnD FOR TeCHnOlOGy anD CaPiTal – $2.5 MilliOnThe fund for Technology and Capital allows Cooke to maintain its physical facilities and technological capacity. There are final renovations that we need to complete at the Cooke Center Academy and capital projects at the new space that will house the Cooke Center grammar school in the fall of 2012. Across all Cooke sites, there is an ongoing need for technology so that teachers and students can continue incorporating adaptive learning into all classroom lessons.


a BRieF HiSTORy OF COOke

1987 first class of seven students opens at sacred heart school in Manhattan. The principal there, Michael Termini, gives Cooke free classroom space

and embraces Cooke’s mission.

1991 first full inclusion Program established at studio elementary school.

1993 Cooke receives a three-year grant from The developmental disabilities Planning

Council to increase public awareness about the benefits of inclusion.

1996 Cooke obtains approval by state education department to become

a provider of preschool services and begins providing inclusion programs for preschoolers ages 3 to 5.

1997 Michael Termini, original principal at first Cooke site,

is appointed executive director.

2002 Cooke launches Collaboration for inclusion to offer long-term

teacher training to improve classroom instruction in preschools and head start centers in low-income communities.

2003 Cooke opens its first integrated preschool classroom

at West harlem head start.

2005 Cooke opens the Cooke Center Academy, a model high school

for students with disabilities.

2007 The Cooke Center institute is founded to help fulfill Cooke’s mission to share

our knowledge with parents and educators in the greater community.

2009 Cooke establishes skills, a program to help young adults

ages 18 to 21 make the transition from high school to adulthood.

2012 The Cooke Center lower and Middle school consolidates

into the Cooke Center grammar school.


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The success of Cooke’s annual fundraising events is due in no small part to those whom we honor for their commitment to individuals with special needs, whether as parents, advocates, business people, or philanthro-pists. Cooke is grateful to all of our past honorees who have inspired us and helped to advance our mission.

HOnOReeS

1997 Walter Weiner republic new york corporation

Julian schlossberg castle hill productions

2004 robert P. sanna forest city ratner companies June eichbaum and kenneth i. Wirfel kate and Joel Millonzi Patricia nooy and roger W. Miller karen and Tom robards founding parents

2007 Wendi and rupert Murdoch news corporation louise M. Parent american express corporation

2008 Tom freston entertainment executive Phyllis k. saxe

parent

2009 bruce Aust nasdaq omx lawrence (lon) A. Jacobs

parent

2010 karen and david Waltuck parents

2011 irene dorner hsbc Christine and kevin hennessey

parents

The Cooke Center extends gratitude to all of our former trustees. it is thanks to their leadership over the years that we have reached this milestone anniversary.

daniel Adams, C.f.Ced bernstein leonard blackmankathleen boakrev. dr. Calvin o. butts iiibarbara Cernikovskyedward ClancyJack Coyneedward Cardinal eganJune A. eichbaumlisa einbinderMichelle fergusone. Ann gill, esq.linda irbylawrence (lon) A. Jacobs, esq.Joseph McCarthykathleen Millonzirex MixonJoseph A. o’hare, s.J.louise M. Parent, esq. John racheldr. elsa roeJulian schlossbergJames A. simoneConstance solomonkatherine J. Trager, esq. raymond d. Warner victor yanitelli, s.J.

The Cooke Center would like to acknowledge a number of our significant supporters that have helped to grow and sustain the organization over the past twenty-five years:

Altman foundationAmerican express foundationrose M. badgeley Charitable Trustbank of America foundationThe banner family fundMarcia and Michael beckThe bok family foundationThe Carson family Charitable TrustChartwell Charitable foundationChild Care & early education fundChrysler Corporation fundCibC World Markets Corp.deborah Cooper and daniel sternbergThe Charles evans foundationJune eichbaum and kenneth i. Wirfelgrace J. fippinger foundationforest City rattner CompanyCarlie and neal s. garonzikbernard f. and Alva b. gimbel foundationgoldman sachsThe Marc haas foundationThe heckscher foundation for ChildrenThe hearst foundationhyde & Watson foundationChristine and kevin hennesseyhogan lovells, llPhannah and lon JacobshsbC JPMorgan Chase bankThe kresge foundationrobin and brian leachhelen lee-Warren and david Warrenloeb and loeb llPThe Maher family foundationMerrill lynch kate and Joel Millonzi The Moody’s foundationMorgan stanley foundationnews Corporation foundationstavros niarchos foundationrobert and kate niehaus foundationThe offensend family foundationo’neal family foundationnew york Community Trust

in MeMORiaM The Cooke Center remembers with sadness and gratitude the following

trustees, faculty members and students who were an important

part of the Cooke family:

TRUSTeeSJohn Cardinal o’Connor

Martin f. shea

FaCUlTynancy brown

teacher, preschool kate fitzgerald

teacher of our first class Marcia gardère

director, cooke center institute Paul schoote

teacher, cooke center school

STUDenTSAbigail brodsky

lena gill hempelnicholas James Millerlucas van der swaagh

Patricia nooy and roger W. Millerlouise M. Parent and John CasalyThe Pinkerton foundationCindy and david PinterThe rattner family foundationrepublic new york Corporationsusan and William rifkinkaren and Tom robardsdr. elsa roeThe saxe familyeileen Caulfield schwabThe Peter Jay sharp foundationThe safra Charitable Trustseth sprague Charitable foundationbarbara and o’griffith sextonskadden, Arps, slate, Meagher & flom llPThe starr foundationsharon sullivanMargie and nate ThorneTsunami foundation – Anson M. beard, Jr. and familyJoseph leroy and Ann C. Warner fundbarbara and Michael zimmerman




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The success of Cooke’s annual fundraising events is due in no small part to those whom we honor for their commitment to individuals with special needs, whether as parents, advocates, business people, or philanthro-pists. Cooke is grateful to all of our past honorees who have inspired us and helped to advance our mission.

HOnOReeS

1997 Walter Weiner republic new york corporation

Julian schlossberg castle hill productions

2004 robert P. sanna forest city ratner companies June eichbaum and kenneth i. Wirfel kate and Joel Millonzi Patricia nooy and roger W. Miller karen and Tom robards founding parents

2007 Wendi and rupert Murdoch news corporation louise M. Parent american express corporation

2008 Tom freston entertainment executive Phyllis k. saxe

parent

2009 bruce Aust nasdaq omx lawrence (lon) A. Jacobs

parent

2010 karen and david Waltuck parents

2011 irene dorner hsbc Christine and kevin hennessey

parents

The Cooke Center extends gratitude to all of our former trustees. it is thanks to their leadership over the years that we have reached this milestone anniversary.

daniel Adams, C.f.Ced bernstein leonard blackmankathleen boakrev. dr. Calvin o. butts iiibarbara Cernikovskyedward ClancyJack Coyneedward Cardinal eganJune A. eichbaumlisa einbinderMichelle fergusone. Ann gill, esq.linda irbylawrence (lon) A. Jacobs, esq.Joseph McCarthykathleen Millonzirex MixonJoseph A. o’hare, s.J.louise M. Parent, esq. John racheldr. elsa roeJulian schlossbergJames A. simoneConstance solomonkatherine J. Trager, esq. raymond d. Warner victor yanitelli, s.J.

The Cooke Center would like to acknowledge a number of our significant supporters that have helped to grow and sustain the organization over the past twenty-five years:

Altman foundationAmerican express foundationrose M. badgeley Charitable Trustbank of America foundationThe banner family fundMarcia and Michael beckThe bok family foundationThe Carson family Charitable TrustChartwell Charitable foundationChild Care & early education fundChrysler Corporation fundCibC World Markets Corp.deborah Cooper and daniel sternbergThe Charles evans foundationJune eichbaum and kenneth i. Wirfelgrace J. fippinger foundationforest City rattner CompanyCarlie and neal s. garonzikbernard f. and Alva b. gimbel foundationgoldman sachsThe Marc haas foundationThe heckscher foundation for ChildrenThe hearst foundationhyde & Watson foundationChristine and kevin hennesseyhogan lovells, llPhannah and lon JacobshsbC JPMorgan Chase bankThe kresge foundationrobin and brian leachhelen lee-Warren and david Warrenloeb and loeb llPThe Maher family foundationMerrill lynch kate and Joel Millonzi The Moody’s foundationMorgan stanley foundationnews Corporation foundationstavros niarchos foundationrobert and kate niehaus foundationThe offensend family foundationo’neal family foundationnew york Community Trust

in MeMORiaM The Cooke Center remembers with sadness and gratitude the following

trustees, faculty members and students who were an important

part of the Cooke family:

TRUSTeeSJohn Cardinal o’Connor

Martin f. shea

FaCUlTynancy brown

teacher, preschool kate fitzgerald

teacher of our first class Marcia gardère

director, cooke center institute Paul schoote

teacher, cooke center school

STUDenTSAbigail brodsky

lena gill hempelnicholas James Millerlucas van der swaagh

Patricia nooy and roger W. Millerlouise M. Parent and John CasalyThe Pinkerton foundationCindy and david PinterThe rattner family foundationrepublic new york Corporationsusan and William rifkinkaren and Tom robardsdr. elsa roeThe saxe familyeileen Caulfield schwabThe Peter Jay sharp foundationThe safra Charitable Trustseth sprague Charitable foundationbarbara and o’griffith sextonskadden, Arps, slate, Meagher & flom llPThe starr foundationsharon sullivanMargie and nate ThorneTsunami foundation – Anson M. beard, Jr. and familyJoseph leroy and Ann C. Warner fundbarbara and Michael zimmerman




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COOke SCHOOl SiTeS

Cooke Center lower school – bleecker street; West 108th streetCooke Center Middle school – West 70th streetCooke Center Academy – Macdougal streetCooke Center skills Program – West 29th streetCooke Center Preschool, integrated Classrooms @ West harlem head start – West 128th street

fAll 2012: Cooke Center grammar school – stanton street

PReSCHOOl SiTeS

14th street yAcorn schoolbank street head startbrick Church day schoolbrooklyn kindergarten society: brevoort Children’s Center Cleaveland Children’s Center nat Azarow Children’s Center sumner Children’s Center Tompkins Children’s CenterCentral Park early learningChabad early learning CenterChelsea day schoolChildren’s learning Center at Morningside heightsChildren’s All day schoolCity and Country schooleducational Alliance: 197 east broadway lillian Wald day Care Center Ps 15 Ps 64 Ps 142gym Timeharlem Children’s zoneinternational PreschoolJewish Community Projectlenox hill neighborhood houseManhattan day schoolMontclare Children’s schoolMorningside MontessoriPreschool for the ArtsPs 243Ps 284 lew Wallace schoolPs 81 Thaddeus stevens schoolPuerto rican family institute head startst. ignatius loyola nurseryst. Joseph’s head start

PaRTneR SCHOOlS & COMMUniTy PaRTneRS

Third street Music school settlementWest harlem head startWest side yMCAyaldaynu Centeryork Avenue Preschool

COnSUlTaTiOn & TRaininG SiTeS

Annunciation school Ascension schoolblessed sacrament school immaculate Conception school (151st street, bronx)immaculate Conception school (gun hill road, bronx)Mount Carmel/holy rosary schoolour lady of lourdes schoolour lady Queen of Angelsour lady Queen of Martyrs schoolsacred heart (bronx)st. Athanasius school (bronx)st. Charles borromeo schoolst. elizabeth schoolst. Joseph school (bathgate)st. Jude schoolst. Mark the evangelist schoolst. Mary school (bronx)st. rose of lima school

COMMUniTy PaRTneRS

92nd street yAll souls ChurchAllan’s AfterschoolAmerican Museum of natural historyAnimal havenCabrini Center for nursing and rehabilitationCarnegie hill neighborsCb richard ellisCity of new york Parks & recreation stuyvesant ParkCvsdaniel’s Music foundationgallop Therapeutic ridinggod’s love We deliverhamilton fish Park libraryhorizon Mediahousing Works bookstore CaféJan hus ChurchJP Pullos Photographylearning springloeb & loeb llP national Coalition of Concerned legal Professionalsnational organization on disabilitynew World stagesnyu department of radiologynyu hospital for Joint diseases, food servicesnyu hospital for Joint diseases health & Wellness Centernyu hospital for Joint diseases orthopedic surgery /fgnyu langone Medical Center, Telecommunications dept.nyu language, Cultural and disability servicesnyu Tisch hospital of nursingnyu reach for Wellness Programnyu health & Wellness CenterPitney bowesschool of visual Artsself Advocacy Association of nysstrategic groupWest end intergenerational residence




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COOke SCHOOl SiTeS

Cooke Center lower school – bleecker street; West 108th streetCooke Center Middle school – West 70th streetCooke Center Academy – Macdougal streetCooke Center skills Program – West 29th streetCooke Center Preschool, integrated Classrooms @ West harlem head start – West 128th street

fAll 2012: Cooke Center grammar school – stanton street

PReSCHOOl SiTeS

14th street yAcorn schoolbank street head startbrick Church day schoolbrooklyn kindergarten society: brevoort Children’s Center Cleaveland Children’s Center nat Azarow Children’s Center sumner Children’s Center Tompkins Children’s CenterCentral Park early learningChabad early learning CenterChelsea day schoolChildren’s learning Center at Morningside heightsChildren’s All day schoolCity and Country schooleducational Alliance: 197 east broadway lillian Wald day Care Center Ps 15 Ps 64 Ps 142gym Timeharlem Children’s zoneinternational PreschoolJewish Community Projectlenox hill neighborhood houseManhattan day schoolMontclare Children’s schoolMorningside MontessoriPreschool for the ArtsPs 243Ps 284 lew Wallace schoolPs 81 Thaddeus stevens schoolPuerto rican family institute head startst. ignatius loyola nurseryst. Joseph’s head start

PaRTneR SCHOOlS & COMMUniTy PaRTneRS

Third street Music school settlementWest harlem head startWest side yMCAyaldaynu Centeryork Avenue Preschool

COnSUlTaTiOn & TRaininG SiTeS

Annunciation school Ascension schoolblessed sacrament school immaculate Conception school (151st street, bronx)immaculate Conception school (gun hill road, bronx)Mount Carmel/holy rosary schoolour lady of lourdes schoolour lady Queen of Angelsour lady Queen of Martyrs schoolsacred heart (bronx)st. Athanasius school (bronx)st. Charles borromeo schoolst. elizabeth schoolst. Joseph school (bathgate)st. Jude schoolst. Mark the evangelist schoolst. Mary school (bronx)st. rose of lima school

COMMUniTy PaRTneRS

92nd street yAll souls ChurchAllan’s AfterschoolAmerican Museum of natural historyAnimal havenCabrini Center for nursing and rehabilitationCarnegie hill neighborsCb richard ellisCity of new york Parks & recreation stuyvesant ParkCvsdaniel’s Music foundationgallop Therapeutic ridinggod’s love We deliverhamilton fish Park libraryhorizon Mediahousing Works bookstore CaféJan hus ChurchJP Pullos Photographylearning springloeb & loeb llP national Coalition of Concerned legal Professionalsnational organization on disabilitynew World stagesnyu department of radiologynyu hospital for Joint diseases, food servicesnyu hospital for Joint diseases health & Wellness Centernyu hospital for Joint diseases orthopedic surgery /fgnyu langone Medical Center, Telecommunications dept.nyu language, Cultural and disability servicesnyu Tisch hospital of nursingnyu reach for Wellness Programnyu health & Wellness CenterPitney bowesschool of visual Artsself Advocacy Association of nysstrategic groupWest end intergenerational residence



CHeFS

CHeFS

daniel boulud, a native of lyon, france, is today considered one of America’s leading culinary authorities and one of the most revered french chefs in new york, the city he has called home since 1982. daniel is chef-owner of db bistro Moderne, dbgb kitchen and bar, bar boulud, Café boulud, boulud sud and épicerie boulud. in all his restaurants you’ll find the warm welcome the chef is renowned for, combined with traces of the soulfully satisfying tradi-tional cooking he grew up with on his family’s rhone valley farm. yet daniel boulud is best known for new york’s exquisitely refined dAniel, the three Michelin star relais & Châteaux restaurant. you’ll also discover the chef’s ingredient driven seasonal french-American cooking in Miami and Palm beach, fl and internationally in london, singapore and beijing. look for his new restaurants opening in Canada in the months ahead: Maison boulud in Montreal’s ritz-Carlton (May 2012) and Café boulud in Toronto’s four seasons (August 2012).

boulud is the recipient of three James beard foundation awards, including outstanding Chef and outstanding restaurateur, and was named a Chevalier de la légion d’honneur by the french government, as well as Chef of the year 2011 by The Culinary institute of America. he is the author of six cookbooks and the creator and host of the television series, After Hours with daniel. boulud is a generous and energetic supporter of Citymeals-on-Wheels, serving on their board of directors since 2000 and is also co-founder and Chairman of the bocuse d’or usA foundation.

CHeF Daniel BOUlUD dAnIeL

CHeF DaviD BOUley bouley restaurant & brushstroke

david bouley was born and raised near storrs, Connecticut. from early on he was strongly influenced by life on his grand-parents’ farm, drawing upon their french heritage which instilled a love of the land, an appreciation for fresh products, care in preparation, and the inspiration to cook and enjoy healthful meals. david studied at the sorbonne and worked with some of europe’s most acclaimed chefs, including roger vergé, Paul bocuse, Joël robuchon, gaston lenôtre, and frédy girardet. he returned to new york, working in the leading restaurants at the time – le Cirque, le Périgord, and la Côte basque. in 1985, he became chef of Montrachet restaurant and in 1987 david opened his own restaurant, bouley, in TribeCa. bouley quickly became known as the most notable dining experience in new york and set a new standard for fine dining in America. Among the many accolades earned was a four- star review in the new york times and the James beard foundation awards for best restaurant and best Chef.

david’s newest venture is brushstroke, a Japanese restaurant owned in collabora -tion with the Tsuji Culinary institute of osaka. brushstroke adheres to the traditions of kaiseki dining. Chefs in Japan are trained specifically for this style of dining which encompasses the use of seasonal items pre-sented in small elaborate courses taking health and well-being in consideration along with flavor and presentation. it is with this in mind that Chef bouley is about to re-define fine dining in America once again at his namesake bouley restaurant, now located at 163 duane street. in his illustrious 25 year career, Chef bouley has cooked for everyone from kings and queens, to the average Joe, and each and every per-son has left his dining room or event having had a meal they remember for the rest of their lives.


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daniel boulud, a native of lyon, france, is today considered one of America’s leading culinary authorities and one of the most revered french chefs in new york, the city he has called home since 1982. daniel is chef-owner of db bistro Moderne, dbgb kitchen and bar, bar boulud, Café boulud, boulud sud and épicerie boulud. in all his restaurants you’ll find the warm welcome the chef is renowned for, combined with traces of the soulfully satisfying tradi-tional cooking he grew up with on his family’s rhone valley farm. yet daniel boulud is best known for new york’s exquisitely refined dAniel, the three Michelin star relais & Châteaux restaurant. you’ll also discover the chef’s ingredient driven seasonal french-American cooking in Miami and Palm beach, fl and internationally in london, singapore and beijing. look for his new restaurants opening in Canada in the months ahead: Maison boulud in Montreal’s ritz-Carlton (May 2012) and Café boulud in Toronto’s four seasons (August 2012).

boulud is the recipient of three James beard foundation awards, including outstanding Chef and outstanding restaurateur, and was named a Chevalier de la légion d’honneur by the french government, as well as Chef of the year 2011 by The Culinary institute of America. he is the author of six cookbooks and the creator and host of the television series, After Hours with daniel. boulud is a generous and energetic supporter of Citymeals-on-Wheels, serving on their board of directors since 2000 and is also co-founder and Chairman of the bocuse d’or usA foundation.

CHeF Daniel BOUlUD dAnIeL

CHeF DaviD BOUley bouley restaurant & brushstroke

david bouley was born and raised near storrs, Connecticut. from early on he was strongly influenced by life on his grand-parents’ farm, drawing upon their french heritage which instilled a love of the land, an appreciation for fresh products, care in preparation, and the inspiration to cook and enjoy healthful meals. david studied at the sorbonne and worked with some of europe’s most acclaimed chefs, including roger vergé, Paul bocuse, Joël robuchon, gaston lenôtre, and frédy girardet. he returned to new york, working in the leading restaurants at the time – le Cirque, le Périgord, and la Côte basque. in 1985, he became chef of Montrachet restaurant and in 1987 david opened his own restaurant, bouley, in TribeCa. bouley quickly became known as the most notable dining experience in new york and set a new standard for fine dining in America. Among the many accolades earned was a four- star review in the new york times and the James beard foundation awards for best restaurant and best Chef.

david’s newest venture is brushstroke, a Japanese restaurant owned in collabora -tion with the Tsuji Culinary institute of osaka. brushstroke adheres to the traditions of kaiseki dining. Chefs in Japan are trained specifically for this style of dining which encompasses the use of seasonal items pre-sented in small elaborate courses taking health and well-being in consideration along with flavor and presentation. it is with this in mind that Chef bouley is about to re-define fine dining in America once again at his namesake bouley restaurant, now located at 163 duane street. in his illustrious 25 year career, Chef bouley has cooked for everyone from kings and queens, to the average Joe, and each and every per-son has left his dining room or event having had a meal they remember for the rest of their lives.


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damian first met daniel boulud while working as Chef de Cuisine at shallots, a Mediterranean-focused kosher restaurant in midtown Manhattan. in early 2001 he called restaurant dAniel to make a reser-vation for himself and his executive chef. As fate would have it, daniel answered the phone. remembering damian from a recent newspaper article, daniel warmly greeted him, made the reservation and, on the night of their dinner, sat down with the two young aspiring chefs. daniel’s discipline, care for his customers and attention to detail inspired damian from the start. The two found they shared a passion for brais-ing, slowly cooking meats and poultry to extract the flavors and create a texture that melts away from the bone and into your mouth.

When damian left shallots in 2003, he accepted a position under Chef olivier Muller at daniel boulud’s db bistro Moderne. it was in this energy infused kitchen that damian was first exposed to true Alsatian cuisine. he credits olivier Muller for much of his training and for opening his eyes to the transformation of simple ingredients into the complex flavors found in a modern french bistro. After two years as sous Chef at db, damian assumed the role of Chef de-banquet at dAniel and later, in 2007, the role of sous Chef under Jean francois bruel. The precise techniques and refinement damian learned at db bistro and dAniel combined with the rustic flare of his own personal style are the backbone of the menu at bar boulud. There damian’s sound foundation serves as a springboard for rein-venting traditional bistro fare.

CHeF DaMian SanSOneTTi bar boulud

CHeF aniTa lO Annisa

Anita lo, chef and owner of Annisa in new york City, is one of the most respected chefs in the country, earning numerous acco-lades for her inventive contemporary American cuisine that reflects her multicultural up-bringing and classic french training. lo opened Annisa, whose name means

“women” in Arabic, in 2000, an intimate, up-scale restaurant in greenwich village serving Contemporary American cuisine. it was an instant hit, earning a two-star review from The new york times. Food & wine maga-zine named her one of ten “best new Chefs in America” in 2001, and the village voice proclaimed lo as “best new restaurant Chef.” in June 2009, after nearly ten years in business, Annisa suffered an unfortunate blow – a fire destroyed the restaurant entirely. lo decided to take some time to travel as plans for rebuilding Annisa got underway. she scoured the globe – Mongolia and egypt

– for inspiration. Meanwhile, lo appeared on the first season of top chef Masters where she battled her contemporaries on weekly challenges that tested their culinary prowess. she finished fourth out of 24 chefs.

in April 2010, after a complete renovation of the original barrow street location, lo reopened Annisa. she kept many of the same elements – clean design, welcoming atmosphere, small menu and a few signature dishes. she shook it up with new additions to the menu, inspired by her recent travels and a renewed perspective about cooking, eating and being a chef in new york City. in october 2011, lo released her first cookbook, cooking without borders, which highlights her passion for bringing multi-cultural flavors to her American kitchen.


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damian first met daniel boulud while working as Chef de Cuisine at shallots, a Mediterranean-focused kosher restaurant in midtown Manhattan. in early 2001 he called restaurant dAniel to make a reser-vation for himself and his executive chef. As fate would have it, daniel answered the phone. remembering damian from a recent newspaper article, daniel warmly greeted him, made the reservation and, on the night of their dinner, sat down with the two young aspiring chefs. daniel’s discipline, care for his customers and attention to detail inspired damian from the start. The two found they shared a passion for brais-ing, slowly cooking meats and poultry to extract the flavors and create a texture that melts away from the bone and into your mouth.

When damian left shallots in 2003, he accepted a position under Chef olivier Muller at daniel boulud’s db bistro Moderne. it was in this energy infused kitchen that damian was first exposed to true Alsatian cuisine. he credits olivier Muller for much of his training and for opening his eyes to the transformation of simple ingredients into the complex flavors found in a modern french bistro. After two years as sous Chef at db, damian assumed the role of Chef de-banquet at dAniel and later, in 2007, the role of sous Chef under Jean francois bruel. The precise techniques and refinement damian learned at db bistro and dAniel combined with the rustic flare of his own personal style are the backbone of the menu at bar boulud. There damian’s sound foundation serves as a springboard for rein-venting traditional bistro fare.

CHeF DaMian SanSOneTTi bar boulud

CHeF aniTa lO Annisa

Anita lo, chef and owner of Annisa in new york City, is one of the most respected chefs in the country, earning numerous acco-lades for her inventive contemporary American cuisine that reflects her multicultural up-bringing and classic french training. lo opened Annisa, whose name means

“women” in Arabic, in 2000, an intimate, up-scale restaurant in greenwich village serving Contemporary American cuisine. it was an instant hit, earning a two-star review from The new york times. Food & wine maga-zine named her one of ten “best new Chefs in America” in 2001, and the village voice proclaimed lo as “best new restaurant Chef.” in June 2009, after nearly ten years in business, Annisa suffered an unfortunate blow – a fire destroyed the restaurant entirely. lo decided to take some time to travel as plans for rebuilding Annisa got underway. she scoured the globe – Mongolia and egypt

– for inspiration. Meanwhile, lo appeared on the first season of top chef Masters where she battled her contemporaries on weekly challenges that tested their culinary prowess. she finished fourth out of 24 chefs.

in April 2010, after a complete renovation of the original barrow street location, lo reopened Annisa. she kept many of the same elements – clean design, welcoming atmosphere, small menu and a few signature dishes. she shook it up with new additions to the menu, inspired by her recent travels and a renewed perspective about cooking, eating and being a chef in new york City. in october 2011, lo released her first cookbook, cooking without borders, which highlights her passion for bringing multi-cultural flavors to her American kitchen.


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The largely self-taught david Waltuck first began cooking as a young boy growing up in the bronx. After graduating Phi beta kappa with a degree in biological oceanography, david followed his passion for cooking, briefly attending the Culinary institute of America and working as the lunch chef at the charm-ing country french restaurant la Petite ferme in Manhattan. in 1979, at the age of 24, Waltuck launched Chanterelle restaurant, for three decades one of the most beloved and respected kitchens in new york City. At Chanterelle, david showcased his unique cooking style, creating a menu that changed every four weeks, exemplified by carefully composed dishes, clean and powerful flavors and simple elegant presentation.

Waltuck and Chanterelle received many of the industry’s highest accolades, includ-ing two new york times four-star reviews and numerous James beard awards, includ-ing best Chef new york City. in addition to Chanterelle, Waltuck has made time for two cookbooks and other restaurant projects over the past ten years: his love for classic bistro cooking led him to open le zinc in TribeCa and his extensive knowledge of and passion for Chinese food led to a consult-ing role overseeing the menu, kitchen design and staffing at Tribeca’s popular bar/ restaurant Macao.

now with the new decade stretched out before him, david is excited by his new role as executive Chef of Ark restaurant group. he looks forward to taking the spirit of Chanterelle to his next venture, mingling it with the influences that continue to inspire and excite him every time he sets foot in the kitchen. david and his wife, karen, are the parents of Jacob, a student in the Cooke Center skills program.

CHeF DaviD walTUCk Ark restaurant Group


CHeF jaCqUeS TORReS Jacques torres chocolate

fondly referred to as Mr. Chocolate, Jacques Torres (www.mrchocolate.com) is the authority on all things related to this confectionery delight. Through his early years as a pastry chef, Jacques developed a deep affinity and passion for chocolate. raised in france, Jacques fulfilled his American dream in 2000 with the opening of his first chocolate factory, Jacques Torres Chocolate in the duMbo neighborhood of brooklyn, new york. Jacques was a pioneer – the first artisan chocolatier to start from cocoa beans to make his own chocolate.

Jacques and his chocolate became an instant success attracting fans from all over the country. in 2004, he opened his second chocolate factory and flagship store, Jacques Torres Chocolate, in down-town new york City on hudson street. Today, Jacques produces and sells his chocolates and other high-end confection-ery products at his two workshops and retail-only boutiques on the upper West side, Chelsea Market, and rockefeller Center, all in Manhattan.

Jacques has released a 52 episode pub-lic television series, dessert Circus with Jacques Torres, along with two companion cookbooks, dessert circus: extraordinary desserts you can Make At Home (William Morrow), which earned a 1999 James beard Award nomination, and dessert circus At Home (William Morrow). he also hosted a television series, chocolate with Jacques torres, on the food network for three years. Jacques’ third cookbook, A year in chocolate (stewart, Tabori and Chang) was released in 2008. he continues to make guest appearances on television shows such as top chef: Just desserts and chopped All Stars. Additionally, Jacques proudly serves as dean of Pastry Arts at new york’s The french Culinary institute. Jacques generously donates his time to many national charity organizations includ-ing American red Cross, Meals on Wheels, god’s love We deliver, new york’s hard of hearing Association, sloan kettering Cancer research Center, the Association to benefit Children, Make a Wish foundation, and st. Jude’s Children’s hospital. he loves children and dedicates himself to causes that support their well-being and happiness.

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http://www.mrchocolate.com

The largely self-taught david Waltuck first began cooking as a young boy growing up in the bronx. After graduating Phi beta kappa with a degree in biological oceanography, david followed his passion for cooking, briefly attending the Culinary institute of America and working as the lunch chef at the charm-ing country french restaurant la Petite ferme in Manhattan. in 1979, at the age of 24, Waltuck launched Chanterelle restaurant, for three decades one of the most beloved and respected kitchens in new york City. At Chanterelle, david showcased his unique cooking style, creating a menu that changed every four weeks, exemplified by carefully composed dishes, clean and powerful flavors and simple elegant presentation.

Waltuck and Chanterelle received many of the industry’s highest accolades, includ-ing two new york times four-star reviews and numerous James beard awards, includ-ing best Chef new york City. in addition to Chanterelle, Waltuck has made time for two cookbooks and other restaurant projects over the past ten years: his love for classic bistro cooking led him to open le zinc in TribeCa and his extensive knowledge of and passion for Chinese food led to a consult-ing role overseeing the menu, kitchen design and staffing at Tribeca’s popular bar/ restaurant Macao.

now with the new decade stretched out before him, david is excited by his new role as executive Chef of Ark restaurant group. he looks forward to taking the spirit of Chanterelle to his next venture, mingling it with the influences that continue to inspire and excite him every time he sets foot in the kitchen. david and his wife, karen, are the parents of Jacob, a student in the Cooke Center skills program.

CHeF DaviD walTUCk Ark restaurant Group


CHeF jaCqUeS TORReS Jacques torres chocolate

fondly referred to as Mr. Chocolate, Jacques Torres (www.mrchocolate.com) is the authority on all things related to this confectionery delight. Through his early years as a pastry chef, Jacques developed a deep affinity and passion for chocolate. raised in france, Jacques fulfilled his American dream in 2000 with the opening of his first chocolate factory, Jacques Torres Chocolate in the duMbo neighborhood of brooklyn, new york. Jacques was a pioneer – the first artisan chocolatier to start from cocoa beans to make his own chocolate.

Jacques and his chocolate became an instant success attracting fans from all over the country. in 2004, he opened his second chocolate factory and flagship store, Jacques Torres Chocolate, in down-town new york City on hudson street. Today, Jacques produces and sells his chocolates and other high-end confection-ery products at his two workshops and retail-only boutiques on the upper West side, Chelsea Market, and rockefeller Center, all in Manhattan.

Jacques has released a 52 episode pub-lic television series, dessert Circus with Jacques Torres, along with two companion cookbooks, dessert circus: extraordinary desserts you can Make At Home (William Morrow), which earned a 1999 James beard Award nomination, and dessert circus At Home (William Morrow). he also hosted a television series, chocolate with Jacques torres, on the food network for three years. Jacques’ third cookbook, A year in chocolate (stewart, Tabori and Chang) was released in 2008. he continues to make guest appearances on television shows such as top chef: Just desserts and chopped All Stars. Additionally, Jacques proudly serves as dean of Pastry Arts at new york’s The french Culinary institute. Jacques generously donates his time to many national charity organizations includ-ing American red Cross, Meals on Wheels, god’s love We deliver, new york’s hard of hearing Association, sloan kettering Cancer research Center, the Association to benefit Children, Make a Wish foundation, and st. Jude’s Children’s hospital. he loves children and dedicates himself to causes that support their well-being and happiness.

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Thank You Founding Families

June Eichbaum & Ken Wirfel

Karen & Tom Robards

Pat Nooy & Roger Miller

For showing us all the way

Marcia & Michael Beck

Moody’s Corporation is proud to support �e Cooke Center for Learning and Development.

Thank You Founding Families

June Eichbaum & Ken Wirfel

Karen & Tom Robards

Pat Nooy & Roger Miller

For showing us all the way

Marcia & Michael Beck

Moody’s Corporation is proud to support �e Cooke Center for Learning and Development.

we PROUDly SalUTe

MOODY’S CORPORATION AND FOUNDATION

anD OUR GOOD FRienDS

MARCIA AND MICHAEL BECK

FOR THeiR GeneROSiTy anD COMMiTMenT

TO THe iMPORTanT wORk BeinG DOne

By THe COOke CenTeR.

The RobaRds Family

LOEB & LOEB LLP is proud to continue our support for

The Cooke Center for Learning and Development

and its vital work in special education services in New York City.

We congratulate our chairman, partner and friend,

Michael Beck

and his wife

Marcia Beck,

recipients of the Founders Award.

Your dedication and passion to promoting inclusive education for all children are a source of inspiration.

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By THe COOke CenTeR.

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LOEB & LOEB LLP is proud to continue our support for

The Cooke Center for Learning and Development

and its vital work in special education services in New York City.

We congratulate our chairman, partner and friend,

Michael Beck

and his wife

Marcia Beck,

recipients of the Founders Award.

Your dedication and passion to promoting inclusive education for all children are a source of inspiration.

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HAPPY 25TH ANNIVERSARY,

COOKE CENTER!

CONGRATULATIONS TO MOODY'S

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HAPPY 25TH ANNIVERSARY,

COOKE CENTER!

CONGRATULATIONS TO MOODY'S

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THANK YOU TO ALL

OF THE FOUNDING FAMILIES

Congratulations to the

Cooke Center

for 25 years

of educating students

with special needs.

Debbie Cooper and Dan Sternberg

Congratulations to the

Cooke Center

for 25 years

of educating students

with special needs.

Debbie Cooper and Dan Sternberg

Cushman & Wakefield

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Cooke Center’s 25th Anniversary Gala

honoring

Moody’s Corporation and Foundation

and

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Cooke Center’s 25th Anniversary Gala

honoring

Moody’s Corporation and Foundation

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HAPPY 25TH ANNIVERSARY!

We are so proud of all that you continue

to achieve

at The Cooke Center.

CONGRATULATIONS

to our incredible friend

KAREN ROBARDS

who tirelessly pursued her vision.

Janet and Alan Ginsberg

HAPPY 25TH ANNIVERSARY!

We are so proud of all that you continue

to achieve

at The Cooke Center.

CONGRATULATIONS

to our incredible friend

KAREN ROBARDS

who tirelessly pursued her vision.

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The Cooke Center

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of extraordinary and groundbreaking

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Giving children a chance to learn and grow

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The Cooke Center for Learning and Development believes that all children have a right to an independent future, one in which they are included as integral members of their community. We are proud to support its efforts and honor The Moody’s Foundation and Corporation at tonight’s 25th Annual Gala.

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Shelley and Donald Rubin congratulate the

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Giving children a chance to learn and grow

The Cooke Center for Learning and Development believes that all children have a right to an independent future, one in which they are included as integral members of their community. We are proud to support its efforts and honor The Moody’s Foundation and Corporation at tonight’s 25th Annual Gala.

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New YorkÕ s major builders and owners of real estate. Rudin joined

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WE SALUTE THE COOKE CENTER

FOR 25 YEARS

OF EXCELLENCE

SERVING VERY SPECIAL CHILDREN.

Ken Wirfel and June Eichbaum

WE SALUTE THE COOKE CENTER

FOR 25 YEARS

OF EXCELLENCE

SERVING VERY SPECIAL CHILDREN.

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Love,

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Beth, Michael, Forrest and Allie

Congratulations to 7 WTC Tenant

Moody’s Corporation & Foundation

as an Honoree of the

Cooke Center’s 25th Anniversary

“Food for Thought” Gala

Fried Frank is proud to support

THE COOKE CENTER

and joins in honoringMoody’s Corporation and Foundationrecipient of the Road to Independence Award

and

Marcia and Michael Beckrecipient of The Founders Award

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Congratulations to 7 WTC Tenant

Moody’s Corporation & Foundation

as an Honoree of the

Cooke Center’s 25th Anniversary

“Food for Thought” Gala

Fried Frank is proud to support

THE COOKE CENTER

and joins in honoringMoody’s Corporation and Foundationrecipient of the Road to Independence Award

and

Marcia and Michael Beckrecipient of The Founders Award

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New York | Washington DC | London | Paris | Frankfurt | Hong Kong | Shanghai

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE

AT CCA

AND THROUGHOUT

THE COOKE CENTER

FOR ALL THAT YOU DO

EVERY DAY.

Stephen Gordon and Family

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE

AT CCA

AND THROUGHOUT

THE COOKE CENTER

FOR ALL THAT YOU DO

EVERY DAY.

Stephen Gordon and Family

We salute our members

MICHAEL AND

MARCIA BECK for their steadfast kindness and

generosity of heart.

We commend the students, families, staff,

and administration for their achievements at

The Cooke Center

for Learning and Development

on their 25th Anniversary Gala

and this year’s honorees:


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We salute our members

MICHAEL AND

MARCIA BECK for their steadfast kindness and

generosity of heart.

We commend the students, families, staff,

and administration for their achievements at

The Cooke Center

for Learning and Development

on their 25th Anniversary Gala

and this year’s honorees:


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The Law Offices of Lauren A. Baum, P.C. 307 East 53rd Street, Suite 501

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Forest Hills, New York 11375 Tel: 718-261-0181 Fax: 718-268-2633

Our Congratulations

and Sincere Admiration

to Our Friends,

Marcia and Michael Beck.

You set an example for us every day.

Susan Chadick and Robert Weiss

Our Congratulations

and Sincere Admiration

to Our Friends,

Marcia and Michael Beck.

You set an example for us every day.

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I have seen first hand the wonderful work

the Cooke Center is doing

to enhance the lives of children with special needs.

Cooke has taken the insight,

"When everyone is included, we all learn more"

and made it a reality.

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 25TH ANNIVERSARY!

Laura Linney

We are delighted to support

the Cooke Center

on its 25th Anniversary

and our heartfelt congratulations

to our good friends


on this well deserved honor.

Arlene and Jerome Levine

I have seen first hand the wonderful work

the Cooke Center is doing

to enhance the lives of children with special needs.

Cooke has taken the insight,

"When everyone is included, we all learn more"

and made it a reality.

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 25TH ANNIVERSARY!

Laura Linney

We are delighted to support

the Cooke Center

on its 25th Anniversary

and our heartfelt congratulations

to our good friends


on this well deserved honor.

Arlene and Jerome Levine

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We are alumni of the Cooke Center.

We have jobs, we have friends,

we have active social lives,

and we enjoy our independence.

We thank all of the teachers and staff

at Cooke for preparing us to live in the real world.

Cooke Center Alumni Association

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The Board of Trustees

of the


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for their leadership and commitment

to children with special needs.

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We are pleased to the support the

Cooke Center 25th Anniversary Gala

honoring

Moody’s

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We thank all of the teachers and staff

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The Board of Trustees

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BOaRD liST & SeniOR STaFF

BOaRD OF TRUSTeeS

eileen Caulfield schwab, esq.chair

kenneth i. Wirfel, esq. vice chair

karen P. robardschair emerita

Michael d. beck, esq.treasurer

deborah e. Cooper, esq.secretary

Wendy bannerellen bickal, esq.dagnall folgerChristine hennesseykristie P. koenig, Phd, oTr/l roger W. MillerArthur n. skelskiedavid Warrenlisa Westlake

SeniOR STaFF

Michael Termini, Psyd president

deborah e. Cooper, esq. vice president and general counsel

Joyce Pariser vice president, finance and administration

Patricia schaefervice president, advancement

Mary Clancyassistant head, cooke center academy

emily Cozartdirector of external relations

billy english director of admissions

Anne halligandirector of marketing

Aliza kushner director of cooke center institute

Mary Munsch head, cooke center academy

lisanne normandirector of technology

nadine rothman head, cooke center middle school

Marie stamps assistant head, cooke center preschool services

Cynthia surdihead, cooke center lower school

francis Tabone, Phd head, cooke center grammar school

Tim Toal employee relations manager

Tina Wells head, cooke center preschool services


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BOaRD liST & SeniOR STaFF

BOaRD OF TRUSTeeS

eileen Caulfield schwab, esq.chair

kenneth i. Wirfel, esq. vice chair

karen P. robardschair emerita

Michael d. beck, esq.treasurer

deborah e. Cooper, esq.secretary

Wendy bannerellen bickal, esq.dagnall folgerChristine hennesseykristie P. koenig, Phd, oTr/l roger W. MillerArthur n. skelskiedavid Warrenlisa Westlake

SeniOR STaFF

Michael Termini, Psyd president

deborah e. Cooper, esq. vice president and general counsel

Joyce Pariser vice president, finance and administration

Patricia schaefervice president, advancement

Mary Clancyassistant head, cooke center academy

emily Cozartdirector of external relations

billy english director of admissions

Anne halligandirector of marketing

Aliza kushner director of cooke center institute

Mary Munsch head, cooke center academy

lisanne normandirector of technology

nadine rothman head, cooke center middle school

Marie stamps assistant head, cooke center preschool services

Cynthia surdihead, cooke center lower school

francis Tabone, Phd head, cooke center grammar school

Tim Toal employee relations manager

Tina Wells head, cooke center preschool services


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