Breakthrough-Annual-Report-19-20-1

Learn Teach Achieve at KENT DENVER ANNUAL REPORT 2019-2020 WHO ARE WE? WHAT’S OUR IMPACT? at OUR MISSION To increase the educational and social opportunities of motivated, financially under-resourced middle and high school students through a quality year-round program To motivate and train college students for careers in education KENT DENVER is a six-year after school and summer program that supports middle and high school students through challenges and transitions while simultaneously training aspiring educators All programs and services are provided at no cost to all of our students and Teaching Fellows BREAKTHROUGH’S IMPACT IN 2019-2020: 100% of Breakthrough high school seniors graduated in 2020 100% of Breakthrough 2020 graduates are pursuing a college degree 12% of students deferred enrollment, due to COVID-19, to Spring or Fall 2021 184 middle school students 200 high school students 60 Denver Public Schools (DPS) and Englewood Public Schools (EPS) 100% For nine consecutive years of Breakthrough seniors have graduated high school! 35 days of additional in person and virtual academic instruction 26th year of closing the opportunity gap in Denver Public Schools and Englewood Public Schools “What made me apply for Breakthrough was the ability to get ahead and be more prepared for the following year One thing I really love now about being a part of Breakthrough is the teachers and full community All of the teachers are very loving and caring and as a student they make me feel valued and supported ” - Anthony Martinez-Baros, 8th grade, Strive Prep Westwood DENVER & ENGLEWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS Breakthrough successfully served middle and high school students from over 60 Denver and Englewood Public Schools in 2019-2020 I-70 I-2 DENVER Colfax Ave I-25 Sant a Fe Dr 6th Ave Monaco Pkwy Colorado Blvd Federal Blvd MIDDLE SCHOOLS SERVED: Hampden Ave ENGLEWOOD Breakthrough Kent Denver Bear Valley Bishop Elementary Charles Hay World School Cherrelyn Elementary Clayton Elementary Columbia Middle School Compass Academy Denver Center for International Studies Denver Green School Denver School of the Arts DSST Public Schools Englewood Leadership Academy Florida Pitt Waller Fort Logan Northgate Girls Athletic Leadership Schools Grant Beacon Middle School Hamilton Middle School Henry World School High Point Academy Hill Campus of Arts & Science International School at Thornton Middle KIPP Northeast Denver KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy Laredo Middle School Manual McAuliffe McAuliffe International Merrill Middle School Dr MLK Jr Early College Odyssey School of Denver Place Bridge Academy Skinner Middle School STRIVE Preparatory Schools West Leadership Academy Wyatt Academy Charter SUMMER PROGRAM Rigorous Academics, Leadership Activities & Community Building for 7th-9th Grade Students *Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Breakthrough transitioned the 2020 Summer Program to virtual classes Monday - Thursday and Friday neighborhood meetups (in an effort to allow our community to engage in person within the capacity of social distancing guidelines) Intensive six-week in-person and virtual summer session (M-TH, 9am-2pm)* • 28 days of rigorous instruction in math, reading, writing, and science • Socially Distanced Friday Neighborhood Meetups (9:30am-10:30am & 12:30pm-1:30pm) SUMMER IMPACT: 64 programming hours to 7th-9th grade Breakthrough students 34 programming hours to 10th grade Breakthrough students 58 hours of synchronous academic instruction 53 various asynchronous electives 17 total summer volunteers helped deliver student supplies summer supply deliveries to over 200 students 73 Chromebooks loaned to students PARTICIPATION BY GRADE: 7th grade (Class of 2026): 97% 8th grade (Class of 2025): 84% 9th grade (Class of 2024): 86% 10th grade (Class of 2023): 86% PARENT SATISFACTION SURVEY RESULTS: 89% of Breakthrough parents satisfied with the virtual Summer Programming 82% of Breakthrough parents satisfied with the in-person Summer Programming Who did we serve this summer? 94% Students of Color 90% Qualified for Free/Reduced Lunch 49% 79% Speak a Language Other than English in Their Home First Generation College Bound 37% Come From a Single Parent Household SATURDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM Non-Traditional School-Year Support For Middle School and High School Students “Breakthrough is a community of support and love where I know I will always be accepted for who I am I know that I will always be able to count on this community to help me through challenges The students are all so inspiring and the dedication of the full time team is so admirable I applied to be a volunteer once I got to high school and I loved it! I eventually worked up the confidence to apply to be a Teaching Fellow Being a Teaching Fellow has been my favorite role with Breakthrough so far because you get to spend more time and form really solid relationships with students The students’ dedication pushes me to be the best teacher and volunteer that I can be for them It is a place that has become such an important part of my life and I can’t picture my life without it.” Once per month during the school year* NON-TRADITIONAL SUBJECTS: • • • • • • • Social Justice Business Acumen Medical Student for a Day Celebrate the Arts Health and Wellness Global Awareness Our Community + academic support and guidance -Janet McDermott Senior, Kent Denver School Breakthrough Student Board *Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Breakthrough implemented four of the seven planned Saturday School sessions VOLUNTEER STATISTICS: 147 Total Volunteers 88 Total Summer & School Year Volunteers 20 Anschutz Medical Student Mentors 16 Student Board Members 23 Breakthrough Advisory Board Members HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE BOUND PROGRAMS Breakthrough’s Support Continues Through High School to Ensure Our Students Graduate and Go to College! HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM (Serves 8th - 10th grades) • 8th grade high school selection counseling for students and their families • 9th grade academic support • 8th and 9th grade high school transition support for students and their families • 10th grade intensive three-week in-person and virtual summer session (M-F, 9am-12pm) • 14 days of rigorous instruction in reading, science, team building and leadership COLLEGE BOUND PROGRAM (Serves 10th - 12th grades) • 10th grade high school success support and professional development • 11th grade SAT test prep practice • 11th and 12th grade college support with essays, applications, personal statements, resumes, interview practice, college list making and financial aid • 10th - 12th summer opportunity search, course selection counseling, and volunteer and leadership opportunities HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATES* 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 100% 81% 71% 53% *Colorado Department of Education: http://www2.cde.state.co.us/cdereval/graduationdatamap.asp Breakthrough Kent Denver (2020) Denver Public Schools (2019) Englewood Public Schools (2019) Colorado (2019) BREAKTHROUGH CLASS OF 2020 COLLEGE MATRICULATION: Atlanta Institute of Music and Media Colorado State University Community College of Denver Dartmouth College Howard University Metropolitan State University of Denver Mount Holyoke College Otero Junior College Regis University Southwestern University University of Colorado Boulder University of Colorado Colorado Springs University of Colorado Denver University of Denver University of Hawai’i at Manoa University of Kansas University of Northern Colorado University of Wyoming TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM Training the Next Generation of Dedicated Educators • Serves college students aspiring to become teachers • Nine-week intensive Teacher Training Program • Six-week virtual and in-person classroom experience: lesson plan implementation and behavior management • Daily coaching from professional educators on instruction and behavior management HIGHLY COMPETITIVE PROCESS: 120 Teaching Fellow Applications from Across the Country 30 Accepted Positions *Only Teaching Fellows retained due to COVID-19 SUMMER STAFF: 56% People of Color 44% Returning Teachers In 2020, 75% of our senior teache rs are pursuing careers in education! 33% Breakthrough Student Alumni “I have always had a love for teaching, coaching and mentoring students I am minoring in education for my undergraduate degree and Breakthrough seemed like a really cool educational program to get involved with, especially one centered around providing equity to students Breakthrough to me means family We are a big community with open arms willing and wanting to have fun, interact and really enjoy learning together I know that this experience has just furthered my passion for pursuing something related to education in the future.” -Trey Minter Breakthrough Teaching Fellow, 2020’ WHAT DO WE NEED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? Breakthrough Development AMOUNT RAISED - $722,965 REVENUE BREAKTHROUGH BOARDS & STAFF 12% BREAKTHROUGH STAFF 36% 28% 24% Foundation Support/Corporate- $294,601 Individuals- $196,876 Events- $231,488 In-Kind Donations- $98,490 *$2,000 is Englewood Busing Support *$96,490 is Kent Denver School Facility Use EXPENSES 14% 7% 79% Program- $605,848 Administration- $51,246 Fundraising & Communication- $111,993 Sarah Dutcher- Executive Director Brooke Lynn Brewer- Program Director Jhasmyne Cooper-Moore- Communications & Program Coordinator Parker Groves- College Bound Coordinator Dawn Mohatt- Director of Finance Margot Pinto- Parent Liaison BREAKTHROUGH STUDENT BOARD BREAKTHROUGH ADVISORY BOARD Shannon Beirne Caley Capoot Guillermo Garcia-Tejeda Emily Hogan Lauren Krauss Faith KummetzBoard Chair Alexis Mandava Anjali MandavaBoard Chair Janet McDermott Alexa Moretti Enrique MyersBoard Chair Remi Peck Kayla Robertson Taleen Sample Sayuri Toribio Carley Wiley Dr Eric Chandler Cindy Dash Sarah DutcherExecutive Director Kristin Finch Jen Frenkel Jen Greco Carrie Green Lynn Haecker Dr Rand Harrington Janet Holmes Melinda KarpBoard Co-Chair Kevin Kearney Phil Klein Nhu Lam Janice Laney Michanda LindseyBoard Co-Chair Chip McKeever Gretchen McLaughlinBoard Co-Chair Dawn Mohatt Sharon Moulton Jason Mundy Margot PintoParent Liaison Lisa Snyder Elaine Weng THE BREAKTHROUGH PLEDGE (Recited every day by the community) WE ARE BREAKTHROUGH, AND WE COMMIT OURSELVES TO HARD WORK, DEDICATION, RESPECT, FUN, AND MOST OF ALL EXCELLENCE IN LEARNING BREAKTHROUGH PARTNERS Kent Denver School Denver Public Schools Englewood Public Schools Breakthrough National Collaborative Anschutz Medical School College Track Denver Kids Denver Test Prep Horizons La Napoule Art Foundation Mindfish Test Prep The Challenge Foundation The Cottonwood Institute The Denver Scholarship Foundation Young Americans Center for Financial Education or follow us on: www.facebook.com/Breakthrough.Denver www.twitter.com/BreakthroughKD www.instagram.com/BreakthroughDenver www.youtube.com/BreakthroughDenver Check out our website! WWW.BREAKTHROUGHDENVER.ORG DONORS 2019-2020 STARS ($49,999 & up) The Anschutz Foundation “Margot & Marc Pinto *Breakthrough Inspiration Award Winners*” FOUNDERS ($5,000 - $9,999) Nhu Lam & David Agostine Sarah Anschutz Michele & Bill Bergner Community Banks of Colorado The Cross H Foundation BRIDGES “Jo Marie & George Dancik ($15,000 - $49,999) *In Honor of Sharon & The Bardsley Foundation Jeff Moulton*” The Fox Family The Daniels Fund Foundation Karen & Dale De Leo The Janus Henderson The Denver Active 20-30 Foundation Lynn Luce Kitt & Lance Kitt Children’s Foundation Chris & Joey Fanale Janice & Tim Laney Lynn & Kelly Haecker Karen Padgett & Donna & Norm Herz Scott Ryan Lori & Peter McDermott The Peyback Foundation Gretchen Murray Kathryn & Tim Ryan McLaughlin & Chris The State of Colorado McLaughlin The Tuchman Family Lisa & Jake Mortell Foundation Sharon & Jeff Moulton The Walter S Rosenberry Heather & Jimmy III Charitable Trust Mulvihill Dory & Bob Pratt CATALYSTS RMB Capital ($10,000 - $14,999) Management, LLC “Anonymous Carol & George Solich *In Honor of Margot & The Solich Fund Marc Pinto*” The Temple Hoyne The Charles A Buell Foundation Weyerhaeuser Memorial Neil Webber Foundation Kristine & Art Zeile Annie Cordova & Mark Corbett Jen & Brian Frenkel Natural Habitat Adventures The State Farm Mutual Automobile Company The Virginia W Hill Foundation Sheila & Willy Walker 10 ADVOCATES ($2,000 - $4,999) Betsy & Lee Barrow Tami & Duke Beardsley Lauren & David Benson Jeff & Tiffany Deutsch Denver Metro OMS Dietmeier Orthodontics Leanne Paez-Duncan & Kevin Duncan Elevated Catering Jennifer & Paul Elliott Merrell Aspin & Mark Fallon Shayla & Garret Francis Kristi & Marshall Garner Rebecca & Ken Gart Sarah & Neil Goldblatt Anders & Ginna Halverson Nancy & Clifford Hickey Heather & Jared Hobson Sally Scott & Kevin Kearney Elaine Weng & Tom Malley Melissa & Mark Manassee Courtney Taylor Marsters & Stephen Marsters Mary & Joe Matarazzo Sarah Morse Mountain Crust Pizza Danielle & Solomon Muwanga Cindy Dash & Trent Novak “Pat & Steve Parkhouse *In Honor of Mr Bradley Jackson*” Ann Hovland & Kevin Patterson Liz & David Payne Kristine & David Robertson Liz & Blaine Rollins Terri & Jay Rolls Rachel Grynberg-Schepis & Rick Schepis Katie & Scott Schoelzel Betsy Searle & Mike Branham Sarah & Mark Soane Todd Reed Jewelry ENTHUSIASTS ($1,000-$1,999) Sam & Robert Baumgarten Kim & Jim Bolt CliftonLarsenAllen LLP Liza & Denny Coughlin Amy & Joe Covell “Vicki & David Dansky *In Honor of Margot & Marc Pinto*” The Frederick G Fish Foundation Ann & Rob Garner Scott Hallyburton Kris & Rand Harrington Marisa & Chad Hollingsworth Melinda & Matt Karp Amy Kennedy & Steve Miller Delisa & Tony Mayer Pat McHenry & Jeff Bartholomew Lindsey & Chip McKeever Kristin & Mark McKissick Susan & Pete Neidecker Newgen Strategies & Solutions, LLC Sierra & Kaben Nimtz Oster Jewelers, Melissa & Jeremy Oster Chris Petre Laney & Tom Pitstick Lara & John Purchase Lisa & Jeffery Snyder Paula & Laton Spahr Susan Jaffke-Stutz & Ari Stutz Amie & Ben Valore-Caplan Ann & Hunt Walker Jennifer McIntosh Waters & Sean Waters Megin & Adam Wolfman Lydia & John Woodard Meghan & Evan Zucker THANK YOU! PATRONS PARTNERS Katie Wolfe Agron & Adam Agron Jill & Adam Barkin Marian & Patrick Beirne The Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Trish & Tully Bragg Dr Kelly Kim & Dr Judy Chiang Trina & Dax Craig Micah & Eric D’Hondt Cathy Dutcher & Dan Tillapaugh The F E Agnew Family Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation Gina & Steve Fenton Sidney Brock Gates & Caleb Gates Jennifer & Michael Greco Beverly & Jonathan Hachmeister Julie & Martin Harrington Lora & Jeff Heller Susie & David Hennes Louis Henston Arthur Hodges The Kalkus Foundation Laura Lopez & Michael Kim “Ann & Phil Klein *In Honor of Sarah Dutcher*” Lee-Ann & Chip Krauss Donna & Naresh Mandava Sheila & Rob McClure The McDowell Family Foundation Cathy & Vin Melvin Brenna & Kirk Mielenz Natalie & Tim Mohan Michael Moore Sharon & Patrick Sobers The Standard Employee Giving Campaign Margo Sweany Jennifer & Seth Terry Ali Smazal Treadway Nancy Cohen & James Wason Christine & Charles Watkins Paige & Kevin Yost Anonymous (2) Cherie & Scott Axelrod Mary & Bob Bearman Lisa & Jim Benson Rondi Biloff Cathy & Robert Blair AnnMarie & Jeff Bridges Sinjin Carey Hilary Carlson Laurie & Eric Chandler Carey Chern Buffy & Michel Chonchol David Chung Mag Hayden & Andy Clark Alex Clement DJ Close Michael Conte Pam & David Decker Liz & Tim Donahue Olympia & Thomas Robin Beery & Mark Filerman Rita & Thomas Fitzpatrick Brooke Fore Zachary Frisch Ann Gail & Justin Jaschke Gap Inc The Gates Industrial Corporation Foundation Oscar Gonzalez & Kristy Vance Melanie Grant Dr Paul Hayes Melissa & Douglas Henston Jennie & Eric Hewitt Kelly & Steve Holley Janet & Tony Holmes Jane & Todd Horn Dawn & David Howard Helene Hughes Bradley Jackson Kim & Chris Jacoby Meagan & Charlie Johnson JJ & Scott Johnson Sally & Tom Kaesemeyer Jason Kelly Daniel & Heather Kos “Debbie & George Lantz *In Honor of Donald Quentin Smith*” Tim Lawler Annie Hansen & Nick Lefferts Michanda & Cajardo Lindsey Chancy & Zach Love Sarah Madgic Sandy Mandel Brian Martorella ($500 - $999) ($101 - $499) Barbara Altenberg McDonald & Steve McDonald Don McFall Sean Hughes & Michael McNeill Jessica Curley & Barry Mendeloff Debra Muggler Jason Mundy Mary & Jeff Nafus Rosie Orblom & Drew Strickland Courtney & Pat O’Rourke Cynthia Wang & Lance Palumbo Matt Reamy Karen & John Repine Clara & Steve Ruth Elaine & Jack Sample Priscilla & Pat Scobie Cheryl & Bruce Scott Carla Shankle Ben Simmons Tina Skewes & Bill Skewes Kyra & Alan Smiley Dan Sznewajs Karen & Greg Taketa Jena & Chris Tallon Amy Tsuei “Christine & Tim Vaughan *In Honor of Margot & Marc Pinto*” Lisa & Andy Walvoord Jolene & Terry Whitney Nancy & John Woodhull Valerie Yen Kimberly Young Trina & Brendan Zahl FRIENDS (up to $100) Anonymous Gargi & Rajiv Agarwala Kyle Arena Patty & Mark Arlen Amy & John Arnold Katherine & Marc Bathgate Angeline Belardinelli Kristen & Martin Boublik Helen & Brewster Boyd Brooke Brewer Kailah Brewer Tiffany & CR Brinton Janney & Todd Carpenter Christina & George Caulkins Susie & Daniel Cho Shaw & Chris Christmas Sinjin Carey Andrea Cobb Katie & Larry Cohen Aimee & Jonathan Coleman Mary Ellen Comella Sue & Shawn Cooper Robin & Brett Cullen Susan Daggett & Michael Bennet Veena & Preetam Dandapani Wendy Daniel Seth Davis Andrea Dukakis & John Hereford Michael Ehrenfried Chris & Beck Fisher Jacob Flemming Pete Goudy Parker Groves Rebecca Hall Maria & Ryan Harrington Demesha & Shannon Hill Debra & John Hinchey Lisa & Blake Johnson Chady & Brad Johnston April & Darryl Jones Kirby & Jeff Joseph Martha Kallestad Kree & Chris Klein Sheila Kowal & Blake Chambliss Kathy & Mitch Kummetz Al Kwak Sara & Jeremey Lawrence Sara Luther & Elizabeth Bennett Andrea & Kevin Mahoney Addison Maier Jennifer & Tony McCall Jayme Mechur Tim Michalik Mary & Randy Miller Ryan Millican Leslie Mitchell Debra Muggler Kate & Mark Murphy Patty & Chris Myers Cyril Obot Debbie & Doug Pollack Laurie & Michael Probsdorfer Kalpana & Jagan Reddy Jerry Ring Kristin & David Robbins Jonathan Rose Lee Fisher-Rosenberg & Barry Rosenberg Jessica & Phil Ruiz Howard & Leslie Schirmer Catherine Sheehan Frances Tisdel Matthew Troop Elissa Vanaver Amy Vucci Juliana Wong Diana Zoeller 11 BREAKTHROUGH KENT DENVER 4000 EAST QUINCY AVENUE ENGLEWOOD, CO 80113-4916 WWW.BREAKTHROUGHDENVER.ORG 12