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GRATITUDE REPORT

Thank you to all who support and strengthen the community at Cannon School.
Across campus and beyond, students, families, alumni, faculty, local organizations, and friends of the school work together to support learning, belonging, and opportunity. These partnerships reflect a shared commitment to students and to the values that guide the Cannon experience.

Dear Cannon Community,

The 2024–25 academic year reflects the strength of the people who make Cannon what it is. Across classrooms, performances, athletics, and service, our community shows up in ways that ensure students are known, supported, and encouraged to grow with purpose.

This Gratitude Report is a sincere thank-you to the families, alumni, faculty, staff, volunteers, and friends whose generosity and partnership shape the student experience every day. Your support makes learning meaningful, relationships strong, and opportunity possible.

With gratitude and pride,

Mike Drew

 

Head of School

2024-25 Impact Stories

These impact stories represent just a small sampling of the many ways Cannon’s community shows up for students each day. Together, they reflect the collective care, generosity, and partnership of families, alumni, volunteers, and friends who help shape experiences that extend far beyond the classroom and make Cannon a place where students are known, supported, and inspired to grow.

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Community Care in Action
Community Care in Action

Through their Gold Corporate Partnership, Chichetti & Patel Dental Wellness demonstrated what it means to support students beyond the classroom. By providing custom mouthguards for Cannon’s JV and Varsity football teams, Dr. Reena Patel and Dr. Joe Chichetti combined professional expertise with a shared commitment to student safety, service, and community care.

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From Alumna to Mentor
From Alumna to Mentor

For alumna Olivia Osborne Colbert ’11, coming back to Cannon is about giving back to the community that helped shape her curiosity and confidence. Through returning to campus to co-teach a Winterm course, Colbert shared her passion for the intersection of art and science with current students, modeling creativity, risk-taking, and lifelong learning. Her engagement reflects the lasting influence of a Cannon education and the powerful role alumni play in enriching student experiences long after graduation.

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From Student to Steward
From Student to Steward

For alumna Virginia Goode Ourisman ’08, Cannon’s greatest gift was the relationships that shaped her experience. Now an engaged alumna and Alumni Giving Co-Chair for the Cannon Fund, she continues to give back to the community that helped shape who she is today.

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Nineteen Years of Giving Back
Nineteen Years of Giving Back

For nearly two decades, Wendy Watkins has been a dedicated presence at Cannon School, generously supporting students, families, and faculty. As a parent of three Cannon graduates, her long-standing volunteer leadership—from milestone celebrations to student connection programs—reflects the powerful role parents play in strengthening the Cannon community.

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Made Possible by Our Community

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The stories of the 2024–25 school year reflect how collective community and philanthropic support strengthen the Cannon experience in meaningful and lasting ways. Together, these moments illustrate the impact of generosity across academic excellence, student life, innovation, and student development.

The Cannon Fund Gratitude Wall 2024-25

*Matching gifts are included and counted toward Cannon Fund giving levels.

Gifts in Kind 2024-25

Recognition of Gifts Made in Honor and in Memory 2024-25

Cannon’s endowment builds a lasting foundation for the future, providing ongoing support for students, faculty, and programs. An endowed gift creates a meaningful legacy—one that sustains the Cannon experience for generations to come.
Learn more on our Endowment page.

2024-25 Cannon Fund

 

 


2024-25 OPERATING BUDGET

REVENUE 

EXPENSES

Corporate Partners 2024-25

Thanks to the generous support of our community, we have surpassed our $4,300,000 fundraising goal. As the project moves forward, there is still an opportunity to support A Flourishing Future by helping bridge the gap between our goal and final construction costs.

2024-25 Board Leadership

Mrs. Karin Cain
Chair
Mr. Jeff Vining
Vice Chair
Mr. Sean Higbea
Secretary
Mr. Mike McDermott
Treasurer

2024-25 Board Members

Mr. Scott Avett
Dr. Jessica Bell M.D.
Mrs. Liz Brigham
Ms. Reisa Bryan
Mr. David Butow
Ms. Tracy Cordes-Frei
Mr. Jonathan Dry
Mrs. Ashley George
Mrs. Sharon Goodwine
Mr. James Hartsell
Mrs. Tiara Henderson
Mr. Chigozie Ogwuegbu-Stephens
Mr. Sumeet Ramchandani
Mr. Tom Schafer
Mrs. Jessica Wagner
Mr. Scott Washington
Mr. Adam Wittwear

2024-2025 Leadership Team

Mike Drew
Head of School
Whit Brown
Director of Business & Finance
Bill Diskin
 Director of Admission & Financial Aid

Amy Hunt
Director of Advancement
Fabio Hurtado
 Head of Upper School
Carla Moyer
 Head of Middle School

Regina Nixon
Head of Lower School
Nate Rogers
 Director of Teaching & Learning
Daniel Scurlock
 Interim Director of Athletics

Parents at Cannon

Parents at Cannon (PAC) is a cornerstone of our school community,
fostering connection, spirit, and support across every division.

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In alignment with National Volunteer Appreciation Week during the 2024–25 school year, we proudly partnered with the Parents at Cannon Presidents to recognize the parents whose leadership, generosity, and service bring Cannon’s mission to life each day.

Beth Jaszewski Athletics Volunteer Award
CAB proudly presented the 2025 Beth Jaszewski Athletics Volunteer Award to Peter Laatz, in recognition of his outstanding support of Cannon athletics and embodiment of teamwork, integrity, and passion. Additionally, we were proud to retroactively recognize:
Ben Maynor (2024)
Nicolle Anderson (2023)

Cannon Connections (Cannon Connect)
Elizabeth Miller, recognized by Connections for her warm spirit and dedication to welcoming new families.

CAFTA (Cannon Create)
Paula Phillips, recognized by CAFTA (Cannon Advocates for the Arts) for her unwavering support of Cannon’s arts programs.

Cannon Cultures (Cannon Cultivate)
Adrienne and Anthony Hersey, recognized by Cultures for their advocacy and celebration of cultural diversity.

CAFTA
Kelley Cooksey
2024-25 President

Cannon Connections
Alexis Cornet
2024-25 President

Cannon Athletics Boosters (CAB)
2024-25 Peter Laatz
President

Cannon Cultures
Nafeesha Mitchell
2024-25 President

Our Parents at Cannon presidents play a vital role in guiding volunteer engagement and shaping the Cannon experience. We are deeply grateful for the leadership, vision, and dedication of our 2024–25 presidents.

Thank You to Our Volunteers

Whether organizing events, mentoring families, celebrating diverse perspectives, or rallying Cougar spirit, PAC volunteers live Cannon’s core values every day: Courage, Integrity, Passion, Respect, Kindness, and Teamwork.

Supporting Cannon

The Cannon Fund

Your gift enriches the Cannon experience for every student by providing updated and expanded student programs in each division and by providing professional development opportunities for our talented faculty and staff.

Learn more.

Capital Giving

Learn about our previous Capitol Campaigns and how to get information about current projects.

Learn more.

Endowment

Cannon School’s endowment builds the foundation for long- term stability and success.

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Corporate Partners

The Corporate Partnership program offers businesses multiple ways to reach the Cannon School community and beyond while supporting the school’s enduring commitment to educational excellence.

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Planned Giving

Give a gift that will Go Beyond your lifetime and help students at Cannon continue to reach new heights.

Learn more.