Thank You for Supporting the 2025 Spring Appeal: LEAPP

Each year, the NPES Spring Appeal supports a meaningful initiative that strengthens and enriches our school community. From campus enhancements to student programs, your generosity ensures that NPES continues to grow and thrive.

This year, we proudly focused on supporting our incredible educators through LEAPP: Leaders Exploring a Professional Passion - a new enrichment grant program designed to empower our faculty and staff with transformative learning experiences.

Thanks to the outpouring of support from our community, we are thrilled to share that we raised over $30,000 in support of LEAPP!

This total includes the generous match from the 8th Grade Legacy Challenge Grant, where families from the Class of 2025 came together to match the first $15,000 raised, leaving a lasting legacy in support of the educators who make NPES so special.

What is LEAPP?

At NPES, exceptional educators are the foundation of student success. The LEAPP program nurtures their continued growth by encouraging applications for learning opportunities that go beyond traditional workshops and conferences. These experiences align with our mission and educational philosophy - and ultimately enrich the classroom experience for every NPES student.

Examples of LEAPP-funded opportunities include:

• Participating in summer institutes through programs like Harvard’s Project Zero, Columbia’s Teachers College, or Stanford’s YouCubed
• Visiting historical or cultural sites relevant to curriculum topics
• Exploring wellness, human development, equity, or emerging technologies with leading experts

LEAPP will provide new pathways for creativity, innovation, and connection, helping our teachers grow while making learning even more engaging for students.

As we celebrate the success of this year’s Spring Appeal, we are honored to recognize the generous donors whose support made the launch of the LEAPP program possible:

Jonathan and Lori Arnold*
Marni Berliner
Nevin Boparai and Anita Pancholi*
Chris and Heather Boran*
Roger Boyer
Ben and Erica Davis*
Daniel and Tara Todd Farris*
Josh Greenberg and Rebecca Gonzalez
Eric Hall and Reyna Smith*
Brian and Elizabeth Harper*
Ginny Hotaling
Scott and Melissa Lewis Huegerich* 
Mark and Judy Inserra
Christopher Johnson
Erin Leyden
John and Dana Novick
Intercontinental Exchange (Matching Gift, Molly and Andrew McSween)
Ravi Kalhan and Susan Tsai*
Brian Krumm and Laura Coy*
Alan Littlechild and Claire Thomas
Kerry Maloney
Eric and Deena McCauley*
Jerry McEntee and Lynn Anderson*
Molly and Andrew McSween
Ted and Kelly Moore*
Mark Pascaris and Jennifer Morris*
Manish and Neepa Patel*
Tracy and Bryan Paull
Josh and Jill Samis*
Herb and Jennifer Seitz*
Jane Seo
Susan Shure
John Stoops and Katie Hill*
Dana Weed
Randy and Lisa Weinstein*
Eric Weinstein and Denise Burch*

*Class of 2025, 8th-Grade Family