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Our Children Are Worth It!
SINCE 2015 FROM OUR BISHOP AND
FOUNDATIONS IN EDUCATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
HAS AWARDED Dear Friends,
$9.5 MILLION
We are pleased to share Foundations in Education Inc’s 2018-2019 Annual Report.
Your generous support helps to strengthen and transform the mission of Catholic education in
OUR the Diocese of Bridgeport. Thank you for making this extraordinary progress possible.
IN TUITION ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS MISSION
Your contribution to Foundations in Education Inc is an investment in the nearly 8,000 students
enrolled in Diocese of Bridgeport Catholic schools. More than 1,400 students from 20
elementary schools were awarded $2.5 million in tuition assistance so they may benefit from
& Foundations in Education
is committed to strengthen
a transformational Catholic education. Twenty-six Innovation and Leadership Grants were
awarded to teachers to promote innovation and leadership development across schools.
$230,000
Thanks to the generosity of Paula and Tom McInerney, Foundations in Education works in
and transform the mission partnership with the Office of School Superintendent to “Transform the Paradigm of Catholic
of Catholic education in Education.” This multi-year initiative began in earnest this year, introducing personalized
learning in six schools. Teachers were trained, hardware and tools installed and children
the Diocese of Bridgeport engaged in a new style of learning. Improvement in student performance was realized across
IN GRANT FUNDING TO EDUCATORS by supporting innovation in
academic and
the board.
The Annual Gala was a singular success thanks to the tireless efforts of the committee and the
extra-curriculum programs, inspiration of the honorees, Barbara and Brad Evans, Fairfield University and the Faculty at St.
fostering opportunities Joseph Catholic Academy. The Gala set a record for funds raised at $1,300,000.
for the professional
Your investment in Foundations in Education makes a tremendous impact on the lives of students
development of school and teachers alike. Your gift allows students access to Catholic education and our teachers the
leaders in innovation and resources they need to be innovative and creative leaders in their classrooms.
leadership and providing
Thank you for all you make possible.
tuition assistance to families
in need. With sincere appreciation,
Transforming
lives through
education
Most Reverend Frank J. Caggiano Holly Doherty-Lemoine, CFRE
1 Fifth Bishop of Bridgeport Executive Director 2
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS LEADERS OF TOMORROW PROGRAM
Leaders of Tomorrow is a select program of the Bishop’s Scholarship Fund representing students who qualify for
BY THE NUMBERS tuition assistance and have been identified by their principals as having strong academics, good character and
leadership potential.
BISHOP’S SCHOLARSHIP FUND In 2018-2019, BSF awarded 44 students Leaders of Tomorrow awards totaling $201,250.
Foundations in Education is proud to administer the Bishop’s Scholarship Fund (BSF) whose mission is to help families
afford a Catholic education in Fairfield County.
In 2018-2019, BSF awarded 1,380 students tuition assistance totaling $2,540,250. 44
students received
scholarships of
$5,000 (full tuition),
$9,474,095 $2,500 (half tuition) or
$1,250 (quarter tuition)
Bishop’s Scholarship Fund
tuition assistance awarded
in first 4 years
2015-2016 $ 2,111,052 “Thank you for giving my family and me this special opportunity. We are
2016-2017 $ 2,240,793 going through tough times and really appreciate the support.”
- Joshua Dixon, St. Thomas student who attended five different
2017-2018 $ 2,582,000 schools in the two years after his mother’s passing
2018-2019 $ 2,540,250
O’MALLEY SCHOLARSHIP
Increasing We are proud to administer the Mary Alice and Thomas O’Malley Scholarship to benefit children of current police
officers, firefighters and nurses attending Trinity Catholic High School in Stamford. Mr. and Mrs. O’Malley committed
access to “As a single mom of four, I would not be able to afford
$500,000 to Foundations in Education for scholarships covering 80% of tuition.
sending my children to Catholic school. The Bishop’s
Catholic Scholarship Fund made it possible and I am thankful In 2018-2019, the O’Malley Scholarship awarded 7 students tuition assistance totaling $79,642.
schools every day.”
- Sofia Byrnes, Catholic Academy of Stamford parent
“I am honored to be an O'Malley scholar.
My fellow scholars and I are a part of
“During my many years of principal leadership in the State of something great. I promise to work
Connecticut, I have found the Bishop’s Scholarship Fund has afforded hard and do my very best at Trinity in
families the opportunity for higher academic success and an excellent order to make my sponsors proud.”
education. On behalf of our families, thank you!“ - Megan DeLallo, Trinity Catholic
High School student
- Jack Lynch, St. James School Principal
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INNOVATION AND LEADERSHIP GRANTS TRANSFORMATIVE INITIATIVES
BY THE NUMBERS PROJECTS UPDATE
The Innovation and Leadership Grants Program promotes excellence within our Catholic schools by providing Foundations in Education promotes transformative impact on students through donor-driven initiatives.
educators grant opportunities funding innovation in classroom teaching and providing support for professional
development and leadership formation.
In 2018-2019, 26 grants were awarded to educators at 16 schools totaling $125,000.
TRANSFORMING THE PARADIGM OF CATHOLIC EDUCATION
Through the generosity of Paula and Tom McInerney, five
Diocesan-wide initiatives are being implemented throughout
our schools designed to transform how Catholic education is
$230,000 45 applications received delivered and how our children learn and prepare for the future.
• Personalized Learning
grant funding in its
first two years $354,015 funding requested • Multi-age Classroom Pilot Model
• Leadership Academy
2017-2018
2018-2019
$ 105,000
$ 125,000
26 grants approved • Fellowship Residency
• High School Pathways Program Expansion
$125,000 funding awarded
“Personalized Learning has transformed instructional practices in our school, leading to greater academic
success among students. Teachers enrich learning experiences in station rotation by creating meaningful,
engaging activities that enhance the skills of their students. Educational software is used to monitor each
GLOBAL EDUCATION AT UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD (UK) student’s individual learning path.”
-Suzanne Curra, St. Gregory the Great School Principal
GRANT HIGHLIGHT
A Foundations in Education grant afforded seven highly-motivated Distinguished Scholars at Notre Dame High
School the opportunity to immerse themselves in a two-week summer program at University of Oxford. They were
enriched with college-level courses aimed at enhancing skills of high school students. Academics were balanced by
CHRISTOPHER RIPP EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM
Barbara and Peter Ripp’s generous gift established an early childhood education program, piloted at St. Peter
nightly activities in and around Oxford. The schedule was punctuated with three day-long excursions to London, Bath
School in Danbury, which promotes parents of 3-4 year olds as primary educators of their children. It provides them
and, most memorably, Stonehenge.
with tools to help nurture social, physical, emotional and academic growth, in a faith-filled, family-centered learning
“From every perspective, the Oxford Experience was community.
everything we had hoped for, planned for and dreamed.” “My son Leo learned a lot from the program and
- Dr. Mary Callaghan, Notre Dame High School his social skills are impressive. I have seen a
“My experience at Academic Dean big change in him. The engagement you guys
Oxford revealed
provide is amazing! Here, the kids teach us.
a new part of me
At home, we tell them what to do.”
that I didn’t even know
- Estafania Chin, a grateful parent
existed. It showed me a new
country, different cultures,
and most of all, a new way of
life in which I was on my own to “This program has afforded our students an
make daily decisions. I am very grateful for this opportunity to get a head start on their
opportunity.” educational learning pathway. Watching the
- Brian Essing, Notre Dame High School student excitement and joy the children display is
heartwarming and only reinforces the great
benefits they are receiving from this program.”
5 - Mary Lou Torre, St. Peter School Principal 6
SPRING GALA
PREMIERE FUNDRAISING EVENT
On April 11, 2019, nearly 300 friends attended the 4th Annual Spring Gala at Woodway Country Club in Darien.
Gala honorees included Fairfield University, Barbara and Brad Evans, and the St. Joseph Catholic Academy
Faculty. Eighth grade student speaker Joshua Dixon set the tone for the evening with his inspiring testimony on how
Catholic education transformed his life. Auctioneer Pat Tully electrified the room with his energy and wit which helped
raise $300,000 from one-of-a-kind auction items and Leaders of Tomorrow paddle raise. This year was our most
successful event to date! SAVE THE DATE
A record $1.3 million was raised overall to help our mission to transform lives through education.
APRIL 23, 2020
“If you believe, you see miracles! My message tonight is that we should look upon the miracle of
Catholic education, a work of love unfolding in the lives of the students entrusted to us. Tuition
assistance brings students to our schools and innovation keeps them here. I’m deeply grateful
for all of you who joined us to transform one school, one program and one child at time.”
- Most Reverend Frank J. Caggiano, Bishop of Bridgeport
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2018-2019 EVENTS Leaders of GRATEFUL GIVING
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Tomorrow DONORS’ PERSPECTIVES
When we talk with donors about “why” they give, we find the motivation is
OCTOBER 2018
Award as individual as the donor. What all donors have in common is a genuine
desire to make a difference in the life of a child. Thanks to the collective love
Reception and generosity of our donors and board members, they have transformed
thousands of individual students’ lives.
2018-2019
Board of Trustees
“Parents used to be our first educators and school second.
Now that responsibility has shifted more to schools, so it
is ever more important for children to have the structure, Acting Chair
discipline and values of a good Catholic education so as Most Reverend Frank J. Caggiano
to enhance their learning, fill in gaps and ready children
for success in life.”
- Dian Jennings Mayo Treasurer
Michael J. Hanlon, CPA
“We give to Foundations in Education because we believe Secretary
Catholic education develops and strengthens people’s Anne McCrory
faith. What better thing would there be to invest in but this
gift of Catholic education.”
Executive Director
- Allison Reiling, Lautenbach Family Foundation
Holly Doherty-Lemoine, CFRE
TRANSFORMING LIVES “We believe that an excellent academic and ethical education David J. Cappiello
Innovation THROUGH EDUCATION is the cornerstone for long-term success in today’s society.
By supporting children and families who desire access to a
George A. Coleman
R. Bradford Evans
& Leadership high quality Catholic education, we are helping to ensure Lawrence Kudlow
a pathway to individual and community achievement.
Grants Award JANUARY 2019 - CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK To change the trajectory of a life, while simultaneously Leslie Lopez
supporting our communities and producing future leaders with Andrea Maldon
Reception an inherent moral foundation, is an incredible outcome. What Daniel J. McCarthy
better return on investment could we imagine as a society!” Thomas E. McInerney
- Jennifer and Christopher St. Victor-de Pinho
Julia M. McNamara, Ph.D.
Michele Mitola
Joseph C. Purcell
Bernard E. Reidy, Jr.
Gerard D. Robilotti
Robert D. Scinto
Michael E. Shea, Jr.
Sister Mary Grace Walsh, ASCJ
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ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS Janet and Gerald Catenacci
Catholic Academy of Bridgeport
Lori and Scott Church
RECEIVED FROM JULY 1, 2018 TO JUNE 30, 2019 Christine and Alexander DiGuido
Alexandra and John Duffy
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, we thank our generous donors for their overwhelming support and commitment to Fairfield County Bank
ensuring the transformative impact of Catholic schools in the Diocese of Bridgeport. Christa and Timothy FitzPatrick
Drusilla and Thomas Graham
$1,000,000 + Robert D. Scinto, Inc. General Atlantic Margaret and Joseph Jordan Suzanne and Mark Nemec Nanavaty, Nanavaty and Davenport, LLP
Diocese of Bridgeport Annual Catholic Vanessa and Charles Santoro General Electric Foundation Grace Markovits Newtown Savings Bank Michael and Joan Nicholson
Appeal The O’Herron Family Foundation Jennifer and Eli Gross Anne and Hugh McCrory Adriana and John Ohegyi Pepsico Matching Gift Program
Karen and Jeffrey Hogan Dara and Thomas Miles Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Sunday and Stephen Piccolo
$250,000 - $500,000 $10,000 - $14,999 Dian Jennings Mayo Milestone C Joan and Dennis Poster Colleen and Henry Rondon
Paula and Thomas McInerney Benevity Community Impact Fund Susan and William Lattimer Lisa and Robert Rooney Patricia and James Read Mary and Alex Ross
Katherine Hanson and James Colica Linda and Daniel Leary Erin and William Russell Martha and Gerard Robilotti St. Joseph Parish, Shelton
$100,000 - $249,999 Day Pitney LLP Susan Baker and Michael Lynch St. Pio Foundation Maureen and Joseph Roxe Mary Lou and Michael Salvati
Anonymous Roger Fox Susan and Stephen Mandel Finley and Patrick Shaw St. Aloysius Parish Edward Smith
Judy and Russell Carson Frontier Communications Maureen and John McInerney Carrie and Joseph Sindelar St. Joseph High School Laurie and Jeff Stefanowicz
Barbara and R. Bradford Evans June and Jack Heffernan Stephen Munger Viking Construction, Inc. St. Joseph Parish, Norwalk Barbara and Brian Stern
Fidelity Charitable Foundation Mary and Jeffrey Holzschuh Kimberly and David Nastro Terry and William Sanders Patrick Turner
Nancy and Charles Howe Gina and David Orticelli $1,000 - $2,499 Reverend Samuel Scott Seth Weintrob
$50,000 - $99,999 Julia McNamara and Richard Lolatte Amy and Kevin Owens Anonymous Sexton Family Foundation Trust Wells Fargo Matching Gift Program
Lewis Bernard Lynn and Francis Mara Jane and Mark Pompa Elena and Michael Byrne Adam Shepard Elizabeth and Bradley Whitman
Susan and Frank Carroll, III Ann and Daniel McCarthy Maureen and Bernard Reidy Christine and David Cappiello USI Insurance Services LLC Lynn Wilson
Susan and Frank LoPiccolo Susan and Thomas McInerney The Lessing Foundation Capitol Hill Group, LLC John Vazzano
Frank Mori The Resource Foundation Inc. Linda and John Coords Patrick Waide $250 - $499
$25,000 - $49,999 Jeanne and James Moye Cecile and Daniel Tomaselli Niamh and Paul Cronin Your Cause Kristine and Pietro Andres
Anonymous Mutual of America Life Insurance Company Angela and Andrew Toner Miriam and Frank DeLucia Patricia Zaccone Nancy and Matthew Bannon
Sheila Clancy Kate and Robert Niehaus Page and John Tremaine Maureen and Kenneth Devane Lori and Douglas Zych Lorraine and Thomas Carrano
Liete and Mark Eichorn Paula Summa and James O’Neill Vanguard Charitable Kimberly and Kevin Fahey Cathy Gelotte
Susan Huang People’s United Bank Victoria and Nelson Walsh Fairfield Jesuit Community $500 - $999 Michael Hanlon
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Barbara and Peter Ripp Maria and Philip Fecher Booth Financial Associates Maureen and John Harney
Trust Schwab Charitable $2,500 - $4,999 Fieldpoint Private Bank and Trust Michele Castagna Kristin Healy
Morgan Stanley Services Group, Inc. Jennifer and Christopher St. Victor-de Pinho Aetna Inc. Christine and Mark Fitzgerald Maura and Mike Chapey Jane Hiltebrant
Pfizer Foundation The John and Ethel Kashulon Foundation Mohit Assomull FM Global Foundation Children’s Scholarship Fund Peter Jakubowski
Robert and Sydney Kindler Foundation The Scully Peretsman Foundation Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund Florencia and Francisco Grether Elaine Clark Sharon and Nicholas Kamillatos
St. Thomas More Parish Lorraine and Christopher Wilson Bank of America Matching Gift Fund Anne Marie Reilly and Joseph Hadley Sandra and James Curley David Khayat
Rebecca and Michael Shea Elisa and Dr. Thomas Wilson Gretchen and Humberto Bauta Matthew Helfrich Fairfield College Preparatory School William King
Danielle and Paul Taubman LaVerne Burzynski Ana Cristina and Charles Herrick Meyer Feldberg Patrice Kopas
The Frank V. Sica and Colleen McMahon $5,000 - $9,999 Deborah and Robert Jones Lisa and Keith Ferrara Julie Sung and Christopher Lee
Foundation Bank of America Corporation Heather and John Kreitler Joyce and William Filip Jan Lennertz
Patricia and Albertus van den Broek Mimi and Michael Boublik Lisa Lanni Thomas Frame Jeanette Leonardi
Anne and Brian Young Most Reverend Frank J. Caggiano Holly Doherty-Lemoine and Bruce Lemoine Joseph Girven Lily Mahdavi
Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services Lone Pine Foundation Inc. Greenwich Catholic Elementary School Mary and Kevin Maloney
$15,000 - $24,999 Sarah and John Collins Leslie Lopez Ann and Francis Hardenbergh Trish and Jeff McKenzie
Mary and Brian Donovan Peter Crnkovich Elise and W. Glenn Major Max Herrnstein Marcia and James Morley
Andra and John Ehrenkranz Diocese of Bridgeport Monica Mancusi-Ungaro Nancy and Raymond Iwanicki Our Lady of the Assumption Parish
Fairfield University Ilona and William Dotson Kristin and Rob McMahon Katherine and Leo Karl Maria and Robert Panza
J.P. Morgan Charitable Giving FACTS Management Co. Ellen and Donald McNeese Bonnie Kreitler Kaitlyn and Joseph Rahtelli
Lautenbach Family Foundation Sarah and Matthew Fair Michele and John Mitola Virginia Kuper Christine and Carl Reichenbach
Andrea and Jonathan Maldon Elise and Neil Gabriele Carmen Molinos Allesandra and Richard Marr Anthony Sabatelli
Sue and William Mitchell Clinton Gartin John Moore Patrice and Daniel McAuliffe Lisa and David Schlakman
Lisa and Joseph Purcell Gloria and John Garvey Joann and John Myers Donna and Kevin Myers Ari Terry
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Gail and Anthony Vallillo
David Van Vlack
Joyce and James Backiel
Elaine and William Bissenden
Foundations in Education welcomes
contributions made in memory of loved
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Sr. Mary Grace Walsh, ASCJ
Marian and Jamie Whiteman
Arnold Brown
Tracey Burroughs
ones or in honor of family and friends
to mark special occasions. If you wish to
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019
Martha and Matthew Zola Roseanna Butler memorialize or honor someone with a
Ramona and Walter Cano gift that will help transform a child’s life, Statement of Financial Position* Statement of Activities*
$100 - $249 Barbara and Patrick Carriero please contact us.
Rosemarie Adams Ann Cotter ASSETS SUPPORT AND REVENUES
Michele and Andrew Baronavski Elizabeth Jenkins and Geoffrey Coughlin Gifts in Memory of: Cash and cash equivalents $4,004,551 General contributions $ 5 91,141
Audre and Gediminas Campe Angela De Girolamo Jane Greenwood
Colleen and William Charlesworth Migdalia and Pedro Delgado Bernard Helfrich Investments 924 , 011 Contributions from the Diocese 1,766,569
Carrie and George Coleman Constance and Kenneth Erdos Contributions receivable, net 3,896,530 Contributions from We Stand with Christ 7,344,661
Elaine Creatore John Fahan Gifts in Honor of:
Corinne Dellaera Laura Galusha Mary and Brian Donovan Due from the Diocese 891,231 Special Events 1,246,557
Angela Dinger Thomas Gilmore Barbara and R. Bradford Evans Due from We Stand with Christ 6,948,877 Investment Income 17,159
Michael Doery Rebecca Goodell Fairfield University
Mary Jane Edwards Jeanne and David Gresko Holly Doherty-Lemoine TOTAL ASSETS $16,665,200 TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUES $10,966,087
Josefina and Charles Elms Johanne and Michael Hagan Paula and Thomas McInerney EXPENSES
Daniel Epstein Dorothy Hayes Barbara and Peter Ripp
Susan and William Fitzgerald Patrick Kearney Gerard Robilotti LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Program Services
Meg and C. Stephen Francis Ann Errichetti and Mark Keroack St. Joseph Catholic Academy Faculty Liabilities Tuition assistance $2,666,221
Mary Jo and Robert Fusaro Millie and Michael Kolcun Anne and Brian Young
Roberta and Joseph Gagne Janet and Basil Kuzio Accounts payable and accrued expenses $29,857 Innovative and transformative initiatives 1,668,414
Patricia Johnson Rosemary Kvaka Scholarships payable 2,597,550 We Stand with Christ Grants 55,000
Margaret and Richard Jones Mary Ann and Richard Lawlor We are grateful to donors who provided
Ronald Kadar Carol and Richard Lisi gift-in-kind donations for our Spring Total Liabilities $2,627,407 Total Program Services $4,389,635
Carol and Robert Kubis Christel and Edward Littera Gala Auction. Special thanks to: Net Assets Support Services
Carol and Nelson Ladue Carolyn Mazza Burnett
Bridgette Lemoine Mary McNamee Bluff Point Associates Unrestricted $975,150 General administration and fundraising $430,034
Deborah and Joseph Matthews Julie and Vincent Melissano Most Reverend Frank J. Caggiano Temporarily restricted 13,062,643 Total Support Services $430,034
William McCann William Metzger Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services
Marie McColl David Mihalek Inn at Erlowest Total Net Assets $14,037,793 TOTAL EXPENSES $4,819,669
Elizabeth Medici Jane Minahan Andrea and Jonathan Maldon TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $16,665,200 INCREASE IN NET ASSETS $6,146,418
Thomas Mulligan Network for Good Lynn and Frank Mara
John Niestemski Barbara and Robert Pekar Paula and Tom McInerney
David O’Connor
Barbara and Dan Omohundro
James Pezzullo
Rosa and Vito Pietanza
Michele and John Mitola
Joann and John Myers
FISCAL YEAR 2019 PROGRAM AND SUPPORT SERVICES
Joseph Perkowski Msgr. Thomas Powers New York Football Giants
Bart Petriello Melissa and Austin Ryan New York Rangers Innovative and transformative Tuition assistance 55%
John Phelan Joseph Sabo Lisa and Joe Purcell
Mary Ann and Thomas Plavcan Allen Santana Barbara and Peter Ripp initiatives 35%
Allan Radziwilko Maribeth Sarnacki Barbara and Robert Scinto
Timothy Ryan Linda Scalero Teddy’s Transportation System, Inc
St. Emery Parish Anthony Scalzo
Mary Helen and William Schorndorf John Stadtmueller
Joann and Mark Szczepanski Stephanie and Louis Stypinski
Jane and Edward Thomas Lorraine and Joseph Sullivan General administration
Claudine and Steve Turner Lynn and Charles Symeon and fundraising 9%
Monika and Grzegorz Szydlowski
Up to $99 Ann Touhy
Amazon Smile Margaret Trojak We Stand with Christ Grants 1%
Anonymous (2)
Every effort has been made to assure the accuracy of this listing. In the event you feel
13 there is an error, please contact Holly at holly@foundationsineducation.org. *Unaudited 14
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Foundations in Education helps Catholic schools in Fairfield County remain at the cutting edge
of academics, excel in leadership development, provide tuition assistance to needy families,
and create a best-in-class school system within the Diocese of Bridgeport.
All Saints Catholic School, Norwalk St. Gregory the Great School, Danbury
Assumption Catholic School, Fairfield St. James School, Stratford
Catholic Academy of Bridgeport St. Joseph Catholic Academy, Brookfield
Catholic Academy of Stamford St. Joseph High School, Trumbull
Greenwich Catholic School St. Joseph School, Danbury
Holy Trinity Catholic Academy, Shelton St. Mark School, Stratford
Immaculate High School, Danbury St. Mary School, Bethel
Kolbe Cathedral High School, Bridgeport St. Mary School, Ridgefield
Notre Dame High School, Fairfield St. Peter School, Danbury
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School, Wilton St. Rose of Lima School, Newtown
St. Aloysius School, New Canaan St. Theresa School, Trumbull
St. Catherine Academy for Special Needs, Fairfield St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School, Fairfield
St. Catherine of Siena School, Trumbull Trinity Catholic High School, Stamford
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