Valwood Annual Fund
We are fortunate to have widespread support for the school’s top giving priority, the Valwood Annual Fund, which benefits every student, in every classroom, every day. It is fundamental to the school’s operating budget and remains the reason we are so deeply appreciative of broad participation from our entire school community: parents, alumni, faculty and staff, parents of alumni, grandparents, and friends of Valwood.
The Annual Fund allows the Valwood community of all financial circumstances the ability to support the life of the school. This is a common practice for most independent schools throughout the country.
2025-2026 Fund Designation: "Education in Motion"
We connect our students to the world each year through engaging off-campus experiences. As educators, we constantly seek ways to make learning more meaningful and engaging, and one of the most effective methods is through real-world experiences.
Field trips offer students the opportunity to explore what they learn in the classroom in a hands-on environment. Whether it's visiting a museum, a science center, a local business, or a historical site, these experiences help deepen understanding, spark curiosity, and bring lessons to life in powerful and lasting ways.
Beyond academics, field trips also foster important life skills such as independence and teamwork. They help students build connections with the world around them, encourage respectful social interaction, and expose them to new perspectives and cultures.
At Valwood,we believe that these experiences are essential to developing well-rounded, enthusiastic learners, and we are committed to planning educational trips that are safe, enriching, and aligned with our curriculum.
In conclusion, student field trips are far more than a break from routine—they are a vital educational tool that supports academic achievement, personal development, and lifelong learning.
We thank you for your continued support and look forward to partnering with you to create these valuable opportunities for your child.
2024-2025 Parent Donors by Class
Pre-Kindergarten
Tullis and Jamie Beasley
Wes and Courtney Carter
James and Amanda Davis
Kyle and Shelby Elder
Chad and Val Gallahan
Dylan and Lauren Maixner
Justin and Devan Martin
Stephen and Carolina Moore
Johnny and Madison Pope
Tom and Maria Sumner
John and Amy Temples
Jonathan and Sarah Underwood
Brad and Miranda Wells
Kindergarten
Igor and Helena Ancor
Kyle and Billie Baxter
Josh and Heather Bohannon
Joe and Mary Beth Brownlee
Clive Currie and Katelyn Brummet
Will and Gretchen Elliott
Charlie and Katherine Freeman
Jason and Hope Geddings
Austin and Morgan Grant
Kenneth Krieger and Nana Addo
Paul and Mallory Lane
James and Kimberly Lewis
Stephen McLeod
Wes and Rozie Simpson
Francisco and Deneka Summerlin
Jasen and Adriana Tatum
Joel and Sarah Varnedoe
Gadson and Jessica Woodall
First Grade
Lindsey Carson and Travis Ostrom
Josh Singletary and Whitney Chappell
Hunter and Casey Colson
Brian and Nicole Corbett
Brooks and Sarah Kathryn Garland
Amrenda Mandal and Shristy Gautam
Justin and Devan Martin
Brett and Naiz McNeill
Jimmy and Marriott Miller
Jason and Sarah Perry
John and Amy Temples
Second Grade
Brian and Curry Anderson
Cody and Jordan Califf
Matt and Lauren Califf
Kyle and Shelby Elder
Michael and Maggie Ferguson
Chad and Val Gallahan
Chad and Jessica Kenyon
Trent and Courtney Matthews
Vince and Quinn Miller
Matthew and Kate Paylo
Sims and Janda Turner
Third Grade
Frankie Gay and Laura Dame
Nicholas and Erin Dodson
Donald and Linden Hammett
Adam and Maranda Houston
James and Kimberly Lewis
Andy and Brittany Stamschror
Sims and Janda Turner
John and Mary Margaret Williams
Fourth Grade
Igor and Helena Ancor
Pete and Courtney Arroyo
Cody and Jordan Califf
Jordan and Sarah Crews
Nicholas and Erin Dodson
Chad and Val Gallahan
Brett and Hayley Hester
Richard and Christina Kirkland
Adam and Jenna Murphy
Matthew and Kate Paylo
Jason and Sarah Perry
Byron and Marnie Watson
Fifth Grade
Brian and Curry Anderson
Eric Booth
Cole and Leigh Ann Burgess
Nick and Wendy Copeland
Chris and Roxy Corbett
James and Amanda Davis
Andy and Jeanna Ganas
Paul and Mallory Lane
Thompson and Stephanie Kurrie
Trent and Courtney Matthews
Jeff and Magan McCarthy
Jimmy and Marriott Miller
Travis and Jennifer Norris
Andy and Brittany Stamschror
Brad and Miranda Wells
John and Mary Margaret Williams
Sixth Grade
Will and Heather Blanchard
Jordan and Sarah Crews
Michael and Jennifer Denham
Nicholas and Erin Dodson
Charlie and Katherine Freeman
Randy and Mae Hicks
Tim and Jennifer Hood
Larry and Olesya Kenzel
James and Julie Kerrigan
James and Kimberly Lewis
Rich and Ashley McMillan
Vince and Quinn Miller
Bill and Joanna Nijem
Travis and Jennifer Norris
Angela Pipitone
Daniel and Heather Schert
Jason and Katy Shaw
Doug and Lexi Swords
Hansell and Kathryn Watt
Robert and Theresa Westberry
Chad and Karisa Zickos
Seventh Grade
Mark and Morgan Bassford
Tom and Dina Bell
Preston and Melanie Coile
General and Brittani Couch
Jordan and Sarah Crews
Danny and Samantha DeMerrseman
Michael and Maggie Ferguson
Andy and Jeanna Ganas
Brian and Pam Griner
Brett and Hayley Hester
Adam and Maranda Houston
Paul and Mallory Lane
Tom and Kimberly Marrero
Adam and Jenna Murphy
Matthew and Kate Paylo
David Price
Wes and Rozie Simpson
Andy and Brittany Stamschror
Trey and Sheya Taylor
Sims and Janda Turner
James and Jessica Warren
Byron and Marnie Watson
Brad and Miranda Wells
Eighth Grade
Brian and Curry Anderson
Eric Booth
Mark and Ashley Brady
Preston and Melanie Coile
Nick and Wendy Copeland
Michael and Jennifer Denham
Tony and Megan Lightfoot
Stephen and Mary Scott Lincoln
Jimmy and Marriott Miller
Bill and Joanna Nijem
Jason and Sarah Parker
Mark and Paige Perry
Terry and Shelly Persaud
Jake and Tara Purvis
Scott and Kerri Routsong
Burke and Missy Sherwood
Justin and Lee Smothers
Brad and Sarah Soshnik
Doug and Lexi Swords
Ninth Grade
Mark and Morgan Bassford
Kyle and Billie Baxter
Will and Heather Blanchard
Tripp and Ava Castleberry
Kevin and Shelly Collins
Chris and Roxy Corbett
JD and Kerri Dean
Michael and Jennifer Drumheller
Charlie and Katherine Freeman
Jim and Julie Godbee
Lake and Leigh Jordan
Tom and Kimberly Marrero
John Moore
Ben and Wendy Neal
Doug and Loren Nix
Trey and Sheya Taylor
Jorge and Michelle Valdez
Hansell and Kathryn Watt
Brad and Miranda Wells
Robert and Theresa Westberry
Tenth Grade
Brian and Pam Griner
Shelley Holloway
Jimmy and Tori Holmes
Tim and Jennifer Hood
Thompson and Stephanie Kurrie
Adam and Jenna Murphy
Mike and Brooke Narainsinghani
Matthew and Kate Paylo
Terry and Shelly Persaud
Daniel and Heather Schert
Ashley Shapiro
Jason and Katy Shaw
Chad and Allison Shenton
Beau and Nicole Sinclair
Brad and Sarah Soshnik
James and Jessica Warren
Eleventh Grade
Fernando and Caryn Alvarado
Tom and Dina Bell
Tripp and Ava Castleberry
Preston and Melanie Coile
Erica Gaskins
Shelley Holloway
Dominic and Shilo Melendez
Jonathan Allen and Priscilla Merchant
Kevin and Gayla Shaw
Jason and Suzanne Tyrone
John and Jodi Williams
Chad and Karisa Zickos
Twelfth Grade
Eric and Stephanie Gee
Terry and Leanne Griffin
Ryan and Gwenn Haden
Donald and Linden Hammett
Tim and Jennifer Hood
Lake and Leigh Jordan
James and Julie Kerrigan
Steve and Cathy Matchett
Kyle and Wanda McQuitty
Ashley and Melanie Moorman
Matthew and Kate Paylo
Terry and Shelly Persaud
Ashley Shapiro
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Levels of Giving
$2,500 and up
$1,000 – $2,499
$101 – $999
up to $100
What is the Annual Fund?
The Annual Fund, our annual giving program, is our top giving priority because it directly impacts our greatest assets—our students and our teachers.
Where do the Funds Go?
Annual fund gifts and pledges go to the following fund for 2025-2026:
- "Education in Motion": Off Campus Field Trips and Experiences Support
Outstanding Faculty
Our outstanding educators receive encouragement and support to hone their craft and stay up-to-date with the latest research. Our teachers know they are expected to keep growing and learning, and they are motivated by a professional community that values new ideas and approaches.
Going Beyond Academics
At Valwood, academic rigor is balanced by community service and athletic, artistic, and extracurricular endeavors. As partners in our students’ success, our goal is to shape confident, healthy, well-rounded adults who are comfortable and successful in diverse settings — individuals of honor, integrity, and purpose who are ready to make significant contributions to society.
Strength in Community
We are committed to living as an authentic, inclusive community. Our pursuit of this commitment to community recognizes and affirms the richness brought by difference and discovered through commonality. Central to this commitment to prepare our students for their future is creating a diverse academic community.