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1Annual Report 2016

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Head of SchoolAmy Pelissero, Ph.D.

Our school and mentor program have provided more than 180 students with the education they need to succeed in high school and beyond. Today, we have 15 GVP graduates at Georgia Tech, Agnes Scott College, Berry College, Georgia State University, and 40 more in private and public high schools all over the metro area.

At GVP, we dream a better world, one girl at a time. We believe in what Malala Yousafzai wisely said, “One child, one teacher, one book, and one pen can change the world.” For almost eight years, GVP has been educating andempowering refugee teenage girls.

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GVP offers each student an excellent education, care, and a community of support so that she may achieve her greatest potential. As an all-female learning community, GVP empowers girls to learn, take risks, work collaboratively and creatively, ask questions, imagine new paths for their lives, and pursue their dreams. Many say that when you teach a girl, you teach a family and a community. Our students have come to this place because they and their families desire safety and security and dream of high school graduation, college, careers, and giving back to their

communities. GVP strives to prepare students to pursue the dreams that led them to this new home. I am deeply thankful for the generous support that enabled us to celebrate another year of successes and accomplish some of our longtime dreams. In 2016 GVP alumna, Meh Sod Paw, graduated from Clarkston High School with honors and was named a Gates Millennium Scholar. She started classes at Agnes Scott College this fall. Meh Sod is a perfect example of what we

believe is possible and work tirelessly towards at GVP, and you will read more about her in this report. Agnes Scott was a founding partner of GVP and has continued to play a central role in the life, growth, and success of our school. We have dreamed of having our students there—the full circle of our success—and are excited to see and support Meh Sod as she continues her journey. For many years at GVP we dreamed of owning buses, knowing that some students would not enroll in our school for fear of riding MARTA back and forth each day. At last, that wish has become a reality. We believed that buses would change things for us, and they have. They provide safety and security for our students, allow us to engage our parents in new and deeper ways, and allow us to expand students’ learning opportunities in the wide world around us. For the first time in 2016, GVP brought in gross revenues over $1 million, more than doubling our revenue since 2012. In order to sustain and increase this growth, we expanded our development staff and hired an assessment coordinator to help us better evaluate and document the work we do. We also achieved a longtime goal of hiring staff from within the community we serve. Our highly qualified bus drivers have refugee backgrounds and bring rich histories and experiences to our staff and help us better serve our students and families. I am grateful for my position and for the privilege of being part of this community. I am incredibly thankful for those who imagined and started the Global Village Project and all who continue to support and sustain it—our founders, funders, partners, volunteers, mentors, board members, staff members, and most importantly our special students and their courageous families, who have entrusted us with their daughters and their education.

With much gratitude,

Dr. Amy


PowerfulConnections

A conversation with GVP alumna Meh Sod Paw and her mentor Mary Lou McCloskey

GVP graduate Meh Sod Paw is in her freshman year at Agnes

Scott College. She and her mentor, Mary Lou McCloskey, were

matched through GVP’s mentor program when Meh Sod was a

Form 3 student. The mentor program provides each alumna with

guidance in navigating the complicated pathway through high

school and college, while also offering opportunities for tutoring,

enrichment activities, and individual support. Here, Meh Sod and

Mary Lou talk about meeting each other and how important the

mentor program has been for Meh Sod’s success.

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What sort of things did you do together?

Meh Sod: Ms. Mary Lou helped me get a job as a teacher assistant at a preschool. It was the first summer job I ever had. It was important since I did not spend my childhood in the U.S. I learned all the things the kids were learning. I got to know more about young people who grew up in America.Mary Lou: We also opened Meh Sod’s first bank account.Meh Sod: We met every Tuesday. Ms. Mary Lou always picked me up to go to her house. Each week we would cook and eat something different, which was unusual for me. We worked on my homework, and read out loud together. After 10th grade, she took me to Toastmasters.Mary Lou: I found a Toastmasters group that met in Clarkston. We went to a meeting and Meh Sod really liked it. She got good feedback there on her writing and developed her speaking skills. Meh Sod got many other opportunities through the mentor program. She had the opportunity to go to a music camp in California with Elise Witt; she got to participate in the Collision playwriting project at the Alliance Theatre; she did a TedX talk. With these activities and the leadership programs she partici-pated in through school, she had a fabulous resume by the time she applied to college.Meh Sod: When I started to apply to college I had to write a lot of essays. I used the writing I did for my speeches at Toastmasters for my college and scholarship applications. Ms. Mary Lou spent the entire holiday break working with me on my essays. The application for the Gates scholarship required eight! We also visited colleges. We went to Georgia State, Berry College, Agnes Scott, and during Thanksgiving break we went to Syracuse.Mary Lou: We visited Le Moyne College, St. Lawrence and SUNY Canton, but those places were too cold for her! We also had to fill out the application for financial aid—the FAFSA form was hard, and took awhile. Meh Sod: After I was accepted at Agnes Scott and found out I got the Gates Scholarship, I felt I’d accomplished so much, but that this was just the beginning. Agnes Scott is a good school for me. My mentor is here and my family is 15 minutes away. The professors are very supportive, and I’m partnered with a sophomore student who helps me with my essays.

What has being part of the GVP mentoring program meant to you?

Mary Lou: Meh Sod has made it a joy to be a mentor. She’s like family at this point. In the beginning I was the one who had so much to learn—how high school worked, how to get the things you need from counselors, and how to get through the college application process. But the amount of support we get from the GVP mentor program under Michelle Kuperman’s leadership is amazing. We always had opportunities as a group to go to concerts, plays or poetry readings. That allowed us to build our relationship and it gave us things to talk about and learn together. I’ve also enjoyed the support I have received from the other mentors. We all mentor and support one another. Meh Sod: I don’t think I would have made it to college without a mentor. Some of my friends wanted to go to college, but they did not have someone to help them apply and register. It’s so much harder when your parents don’t speak English. I have also had so much fun going with my mentor to see and do different things. Ms. Mary Lou taught me how to speak up for myself, and I feel I can ask her anything.

Meh Sod’s mentor, family, and extended community of support came out to celebrate her graduation with honors from Clarkston High School.


Academic Highlights

41 Students GVP served 41 students in the 2015-16 school year. The students ranged in age from 11-18 and the average age was 13.

Who Are Our Students?

Students had missed an average of 3 years of formal schooling before coming to GVP.

Students came from 10 countries including, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Central African Republic (CAR), DemocraticRepublic of the Congo (DRC), Eritrea, Iraq, Burma, Republic of the Congo, Somalia, and Syria.

Students spoke 17 languages: Amharic, Arabic, Burmese, Dari, English, French, Karen, Kinyarwanda, Lingala, Matu Chin, Nepali, Pashto, Rohinyga, Sango, Somali, Swahili, and Tigrinya.

How Do We Measure Success?

97% School-wide average attendance was 97% in the 2015-16 school year. GVP students made an

average of 1.8 years of growth in reading and math.

In 2016, 8 GVP alumnae graduated from high school and 5 of them are currently enrolled in college.

This year we shared our innovative program with the wider educational community.

GVP hosted 2 teacher educa-tion groups of 12 students from Berry College and 17 South Korean educators through a partnership with GSU’s College of Education & Human Development.

Students from Georgia State University (GSU) and Kennesaw State University (KSU) interned with GVP, working with English Language Arts and drama classes.

Faculty and Head of School made 7 presentations locally, regionally and abroad.

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THIS YEAR AT GVP WE EXPANDED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR STUDENT SUCCESS

GVP purchased two new buses and

hired two bus drivers. Our bus program

ensures students get to and from school

safely, expands experiential learning

opportunities, and makes it easier for

families to attend school conferences

and special events.

The school hired a full-time assessment coordinator,

to help develop and

implement a more

comprehensive

evaluation program.

A new morning study hall program was offered with support from Title 1 funding. Teachers and volunteer tutors provided over 300 hours of academic assistance to GVP students to improve literacy skills and help with homework.

GVP’s Women’s Health Education program was expanded to include differentiated instruction delivered by volunteerhealth and educational professionals over 8 weeks.

The 2nd Annual Career Day, organized by the Form 3 STEAMclass, brought 10 speakers to GVP, including a biologist,immigration attorney, fashion designer,and Delta flight attendants.

GVP summer programming providedstudents with new opportunities for individualized, onlinelearning, day camps,and a weekly book club.


Organizational Highlights

The High Museum of Art partnered with us to offer GVP students and teachers a 10-week customized, interdisciplinary program at the museum that included extensive work with GVP faculty, docent-led tours, studio work with teaching artists, and a culminating exhibit.

THIS YEAR WE WELCOMED NEW PARTNERS AND STRENGTHENED TIES WITH OUR OLDEST FRIENDS

GVP continued its partnership with the 4H Learning Centers thisyear, traveling to facilities on Tybee Island for experi-ential learning coordinated with GVP’s STEAM unit on habitats.

The YMCA partneredwith GVP for the first timeto offer our youngerstudents a special summercamp experience thatincluded swimming lessonsat their Decatur/DeKalbfacility.

Agnes Scott College, one of GVP’s closest andlongest-standing partners,continued to provide digitalstorytelling classes and low-cost lunches to GVP.

CHRIS Kids (now CHRIS180) expanded support forGVP students through weeklycommunity building andschool success skill buildingclasses and individualcounseling sessions.

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THIS YEAR AT GVP WE GREW OUR ORGANIZATION TOWARD EVER-GREATER EXCELLENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY

GVP’s revenue rose more than 27% to $1.1 million in 2016, the fourth straight year of +20% revenue growth

Financial SupportGVP received 2 six-figure gifts during the year: a grant from Ribbons of Hope allowing the school to purchase buses and another from an anonymous donor to support program evaluation.

The Tribute to Education event raised 39% more in 2016 than it had the year before, bringing in over $200,000 for GVP students.

GVP raised more than $57,000 during Georgia Gives Day, finishing in the top 10 nonprofits statewide that raised money through the campaign.

+27%

The Cornerstone Society grew to 15 members

in 2016, strengthening the

foundation for the sustainability

of our organization and

programs. Cornerstone Society

members commit to give GVP

a minimum of $5,000 each year

for 3 years.


Financial Highlights

Statements of Financial Position FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016 (ENDED JULY 31, 2016)

ASSETS 2016 2015Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $805,250 $544,994 Contributions receivable 38,850 87,887 Government grant receivable 4,033 5,824 Prepaid expenses 18,282 8,232

Total Current Assets 866,415 646,937Property and equipment — net 180,165 59,632

TOTAL ASSETS 1,046,580 706,569

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETSCurrent Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued expenses 10,165 8,418 Total Liabilities 10,165 8,418Net Assets Unrestricted 923,691 614,872 Temporarily Restricted 112,724 83,279 Total Net Assets 1,036,415 698,151 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS 1,046,580 706,569

Statements of Activities

REVENUE AND SUPPORT Contributions $ 866,894 $682,933Government grant revenue 55,999 50,999Special events (net of direct cost ofbenefit to donors of $12,396) 195,615 142,366Interest and dividends 1,080 737Net assets released from restrictions —Total Revenue and Support 1,119,588 877,035

EXPENSES AND LOSSESProgram Services 560,732 470,169Supporting ServicesManagement and general 91,512 81,539Fundraising 129,048 83,277Total Expenses 781,292 634,985Loss on sale of donated stock 32 305Total Expenses and Losses 781,324 635,290Change in Net Assets 338,264 241,745NET ASSETS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 698,151 456,406NET ASSETS AT END OF YEAR $1,036,415 698,151

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2016 Total Expenses $781,292 2016 Program Expenses $560,732

72% Program Services

12%Management & General

16%Fundraising

4%Insurance & Other

10%Classroom

12%Student Services

14%Occupancy

60% Salaries & Benefits

Major Sources of Support

$515,642 Individuals

$395,063 Foundations & Corporations

$51,517 Georgia Tax Credit Program

$50,999 Government

$47,047 Other Organizations & Associations

Total Revenue & Support Increase in Operating Reserve

2016 2015 2014

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Total Reserve

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Our Generous DonorsAugust 2015 – July 2016

$20,000 and AboveA Friend of Global Village ProjectAtlanta FoundationBetty and Davis Fitzgerald FoundationCheryl Davis and Kurt KuehnDiana Getz and Carl MitchellCarolyn and David Gould Natalie and Steven Huyghe/CORE International ConsultingMerancas FoundationRibbons of HopeSara Blakely FoundationSara Giles Moore FoundationScott Hudgens Family FoundationLynn and Michael TompkinsTOMS of Maine

$10,000–$19,999Bryans Family FoundationEllen and Kevin Dotts Amy Durrell and Russell Currey La’Kerri Jackson/The UPS FoundationJohn H. and Wilhelmina D. Harland Charitable FoundationSinsinawa Ministry FundStuart and Eulene Murray FoundationTeague Family FoundationThalia and Michael C. Carlos FoundationThe Imlay FoundationSue Wooldridge/Illinois ToolWorks Foundation

$5,000–$9,999A Friend of Global Village ProjectPia and Karim Ahmad Mona and John Armstrong Janet and Bruce Barrickman Debra Kline/Business WiseJohanna Chapin and Steven Heckler/AccelebratePenny and Tom Clements David and Ruth S. Coleman FoundationAnke Fischer Foundation Beyond BeliefDana and Rob Frohwein Lynn Goldowski and Sam SchwartzPatty and Gerry Hull

Keller Williams Realty of Metro AtlantaAna Kolar Mark C. Pope III FoundationMary Allen Lindsey Branan FoundationNichea Paris Marsha Scott and James Long Warren and Augusta Hume Foundation

$1,000–$4,99930 Point StrategiesJanet Abraham Alternate RootsKatherine Anhalt and Tom PennellaBack to Balance Wellness CenterAnn and Thomas Bates Tamara and Ken Bazzle Betsy Box Bright Wings FoundationCharlotte and John Byrum Mark Callaway Cecilia Cantrell Julio Cesar Carrillo and Shane Cannady Tovah and Raj Choudhury City of DecaturAnn Coleman Sybil Coley Colleen and Sam Nunn FoundationBenedicte and Michael Cooper Dangling Carrot CreativeSally and Peter Dean Decatur Craft Beer FestivalDecatur Downtown Development AuthorityDecatur Presbyterian Church Endowment FundHolly Deckebach Morli Desai and James Schroder Laura Dickerman and Bill Seward Buck Dixon/Troutman Sanders, LLPDoug Smith Production ConsultantsDouglas Family FoundationMindy Duryea and Sandy DraperBetsy Eggers and Jack Honderd Elise Boylston Memorial FoundationAlida Fazlagic Maggie and Leia Glezer Irina and Michael Goodman Daphne Hall and Susan Taylor Richard Higgins and Margaret Graff

Monique and Justin Honamen Ruth Hough Harriette Hoyt and Brian McCormack IATSE Local 479Suzie and Ricky Jacobs KabbageKairos ChurchKathleen Kelly and Rob Katz Marcia and Daniel Klenbort Michelle and Don Kuperman Karen Leary Deborah Levinson Julia and Adam LevyJamie and Brooks Lumpkin Mary Lou McCloskey and Joel Reed Maryann and Pete McGuire Jim McMahel Jane and Alan McNabb MountainFilm ATLPatrick Family FoundationCharlotte and Guy Pfeiffer Kevin Phillips Olga and Roy Plaut Daniel Reardon Leslie and Tim Renjilian Rise Up and SingCourtney and Stephen Robinson Julia Rux Andrea and Glen Sarvady Hilary Smiley Elizabeth and Jean Smith Ginger and Miles Smith Lisa and Charles Taylor Karen Tekulsky The Ailene Phillips TrustThe Auto Club GroupThe Gause FoundationThe Hamond Family FoundationSuzanne and Alvin Townley Trinity Presbyterian ChurchDina and David Williams Michael Wilson Millie Wright

$500–$999Steven AlanAston Audio ProductionsAtlanta International School’s CAS GroupMargaret Baldwin Bhughesh InvestmentsKristin Birkness Chapman/Leonard Studio EquipmentCathy and Bert Clark Community Foundation of Greater AtlantaJenifer Cooper Marjorie Cooper

Daniella Courban Bradley Currey IIIJeanne Dalton Delta Kappa Gamma SocietyEmory University African Students AssociationKelly Ferguson Fidelity BankJoy Lynn Fields Finke Family FoundationFunkaramajama BandNeil Garvin General Electric FoundationGeorgia Center for NonprofitsGotham Sound AtlantaAmela Hadzic Nancy Hamilton Hanna Brothers GeorgiaKathy Harrell International Cinematographers Guild Local 600 IATSEKathy Jernigan Kunnatha Law FirmAnne McDaniel Rachel Miller Patricia and William Minihan Meera and Sam Muppalla Holly Neil Oz PublishingAlex and Tom Pearson Martha and Al Pearson PopComGagan Sahni Ginger Schmeltzer and Hans Utz Linda and Brian Smiley Beth and Bradford Vaughan Fentress and James Waits Suzanne Wakefield Margaret Walton Wasserman, Grossman & Sloan, LLPMary Wyche and Art Lesesne

$100–$499Alpha Delta KappaM. Page Ashley Barbara and Dave Balfoort Catherine Barfield Carol and Woody Bartlett Melissa and Andy Baumbach Heather and Brian Beaubien Jannean Bello Diana Berman Barbara and Gerald Blankenship Vicki and Phillip Bolton Carol Boyd Emily and Kevin Boyle Melitta and George Brandt


Thank you, Cornerstone Society Members, for yourshared commitment to our vision of ensuring GVPstudents have access to the education necessaryto pursue their dreams.

Pia Ahmad Janet BarrickmanConnie BryansPenny ClementsEllen DottsAmy DurrellDonna GenslerDiana Getz

Cornerstone Society Members

Steve HecklerNatalie HuygheMarcia KlenbortDebra KlineAna KolarNichea ParisMarsha Scott

Renee and Tom Brillante Jerry Brillante David BrownJosephine Brown Chris Burgess Buy & Sell DifferentlyAnn and Pat Canary Pierre Chalaron Farah and Rick Chapes Sally Chase Chattahoochee Country DancersJennene ChesireRea Martha Clinkscales and David Forquer Nicole and Miles Cook Margaret Cowan Dorothy Craft and Todd EvansElaine Crowell Mary Grace and Ronald Crowley-Koch Mary Lynn and Joseph Cullen Denise de La Rue Robert DeanRuth Dearden Liz and Sam DeSimone Desperate HousewaresJoni and Troy Deus Danna DiNapoli Beatrice Divine Justin Doshi Beverly and Walt Drake Molly Embree Justin Etkin Duriya Farooqui Howard Faulkner Harriet Feinberg Finders Keepers ConsignmentsFirstGivingLouise Franklin Tyne Freeman Ann Gallant Anne and David Garbarino GCF GearGeorgia Production PartnershipPat Gibson Krista and Thad Gilliam Vicki and Eric Ginter Gail and Clark Goodwin Kelly Gunter Nina Hafitz Kathy Hancock Mary Henderson and Andrea Fochios Lucille and Madeleine Henner Sarah Hill Ayanna Hill-Gill George Hillegass

Linda Hilsenrad and Jonathan Pierce Betty Ho Lisha Hocking Johnson and Scott JohnsonJudith Horton and Patrick O’NeillClaudia Huff and Bill RiallIndependent Media Artists of GeorgiaRonald Johnson Susan and Ted Johnson Andrew Jones Kathryn Legan Lydia Kearney Janet Kotler and William Brightman Shyama and Anjali Kunnatha Sally Larrick Patricia and Nolan Leake Kathryn Lee Elizabeth and Jeremy Lewis Michele Long JoAnn Lynen SooGin Ma Marie and Christopher Marquardt Amy McDaniel Metro Business Builders of AtlantaMary Helen and Robert Miller Sandra and Simon Miller Jacqueline Miller Carolyn and Van Mills Karen Mills MK Safety NetMorningside Presbyterian ChurchValerie Morvan and Nick Thompson Marissa Mumford Kevin O’Brien Carole Ory Burak Ozbarlas Mary Ann Parker Ann Pearce and Ellen Porter Kathleen Peters John Plunkett Celia Pope Patrick Powers John Preval Jamilah Rashid Heather Ray Real Women InternationalRed Hare Brewing CompanyDoris Reidy Denise and Laura Reidy-Puckett Rana Rochat Jennie Rodriguez Audrey Rogers Lyn Rogers-Haney and Kenneth HaneyCheryl Rolley

Nancy Roth Remington and Thomas Remington Rita and Donald Rudzinski Jody Sauls Mary Elizabeth Saye Ruth Seid Michelle Semrau Ward SeymourMelanie and Alan Sharp Helen Shean Lucia and Thomas Sizemore Kim Snell and Mark Parton Jennifer Soong Maria Souder Souper JennyEllen and Brian Spears Betty Spiker Cindy Stark Reid Susan Stein and Jack FrielTai Yi Su and Scott LeslieLisa Tedesco Ruby Thompson Barbara Thompson Rob Townley Trew Audio AtlantaAndrea Ward Patricia Warren Morning Washburn Cornelia Wegener Nancy Wells Ann Whitley-Singleton Frances and Robert Wiggins Susan Williams David Williams Susan and Jim Williams-Rogers Mark Willoughby

Yeah! BurgerMishka Zaman Marcia and Bill Zatulskis

Special Partners & In-Kind ContributorsAgnes Scott CollegeAlliance TheatreAlternate Roots, Inc.Atlanta International SchoolBerry CollegeCafé AlsaceCHRIS KidsDecatur Education FoundationDecatur Presbyterian ChurchDeKalb School for the ArtsFoojeeGeorgia State UniversityGraphic Solutions GroupHigh Museum of ArtInterfaith Children’s MovementKennesaw State University Dept. of Theatre & Performance StudiesLeon’s Full ServiceLisha Hocking JohnsonLittle Shop of StoriesLorrie Dallek PhotographyNew American PathwaysOakhurst Elementary SchoolRobogals of Georgia TechSnack in a Backpack/Glenn Memorial UMCSynchronicity Theatre/Playmaking for GirlsThe ArtReach Foundation


Pia Ahmad, ChairNonprofit Consultant

Ellen Dotts, Vice ChairPartner, ISHR Group

Irina Goodman, Treasurer Senior Managing FP&A, Asbury Automotive Group

Pete McGuire, Ph.D., SecretaryRetired Associate Dean, Georgia Institute of Technology

Connie BryansPhilanthropist

Julio Cesar CarrilloExecutive Vice President & COO Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta

Sally DeanRetired Investment Banker

Buck DixonAttorney, Troutman Sanders, LLC.

Diana GetzRetired Convention Industry Executive

Steve HecklerPresident, Accelebrate, Inc.

Natalie HuygheInternational Business ExecutiveHumanitarian Logistics Specialist

La’Kerri JacksonGlobal Diversity & Inclusion Manager, UPS

Debra KlinePresident, Business Wise Inc.

Ana KolarPrincipal, AK Advisors, LLC

Amy Pelissero, Ph.D. (Non-voting Member)Head of School, GVP

Ginger SchmeltzerPrincipal, GDS Advisors, LLC

Sue WooldridgePNA Construction Technologies

2016 Board of Directors

2016 Advisory Board

Gwen Benson, Ph.D.Associate Dean of the College of Education at Georgia State University

Betsy Box Director, The Bedford School

Walt DrakeMcCurdy & Candler, LLC

Ayanna Hill-GillHead of School, Atlanta Girls’ School

Elizabeth Kiss, Ph.D.President, Agnes Scott College

Ron MartinCommunity Development Executive

Mary Lou McCloskey, Ph.D.Past President of TESOL; Staff Development Specialist; Writer; Lecturer

JD McCraryExecutive Director, International Rescue Committee–Atlanta

Bill MoonRetired Principal, International Community School

Mark PopePresident, Graphic Solutions Group

Rev. Dr. Todd SpeedSenior Pastor, Decatur Presbyterian Church

Ted TerryMayor of Clarkston

Pia and Karim AhmadDiana Barrios-Pardo and William KaneJanet and Bruce BarrickmanAnn and Tom BatesKris BirknessMelitta and George BrandtMarjorie CooperLorrie Dallek and Garvin HandleyRobert DeanMorli Desai and James SchroderElizabeth and Samuel DeSimoneEllen and Kevin DottsBeverly and John DrakeKenneth Dutter and Calvert JohnsonBetsy Eggers and Jack HonderdStacy and Scott ElderLauriece ForstnerDawn Francis-ChewningDiana Getz and Carl MitchellVicki and Eric GinterHeidi Gleason and J.D. McCraryIrina and Michael GoodmanMargaret Graff and Richard HigginsSusan GrantBetty HoSuzie and Ricky JacobsLisa and Farzan KendrickTrish KennedyDebra KlineSally Larrick and Larry ScahillJulia and Adam LevyMargaret and Clark LunsfordDeborah MarloweMary Lou McCloskey and Joel ReedAmy McDanielMaryann McGuireManette MessengerSarah O’Leary and Michael PerryCarole and Howard OrySally and Tom PearsonAmy and Brandon PelisseroLaura PhillipsCarrie ReedCheryl RolleyNancy Roth Remington and Thomas RemingtonJulia RuxGinger SchmeltzerEmily SchrumMarsha Scott and James LongGinger and Miles SmithJane and Wayne ThorpeLynn and Michael TompkinsBeth and Bradford VaughanAlmonese Williams

Georgia Tax Credit Program (Apogee)


Amy Pelissero, Ph.D.Head of School

Julia LevyDirector of Finance & Development

Amy BerryNewcomer Teacher

Marjorie CooperScience Teacher & STEAM Coordinator

Anne GarbarinoESOL/ELA Teacher & Literacy Coordinator

Linda SmileyMath Teacher

Suzanne TownleySocial Studies Teacher

Elise WittArtist in Residence

Denise Reidy-PuckettAcademic Administrative Assistant

Erin MillsOperations Manager

Michelle KupermanMentor Coordinator

The mission of Global Village Project is to develop a strong educational foundation for each student within a caring communityusing a strengths-based approach and intensive instruction in English language and literacy, academic subjects, and the arts.

Our vision is to ensure that all refugee girls with interrupted schooling have access to the education necessary to pursue their dreams.

2016 Staff


Global Village Project Global Village Project@[email protected]. Box 2200, Decatur, GA 30031404.371.0107

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Village ProjectGlobal Village Project, Inc. (GVP) is a 501(c)(3)

special purpose middle school for refugee girls

and young women with interrupted education.

With an approach focused on students’ strengths

and resources, we aim to demonstrate how

adolescent English Language Learners with

limited and interrupted education can be highly

successful students and empowered citizens.

Located in Decatur, Georgia, GVP serves

approximately 40 students between the ages

of 11-18 each year. Students pay no tuition

and transportation and lunch are provided free

of charge. An additional 62 alumnae are served

through GVP’s mentor program. GVP aims to

provide an exemplary model of excellent and

equitable education for newcomer refugee learners.

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