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Why I Give: with two of RE’s faculty and staff chairs for The Fund for RE

Joe Mauro
 
Over Joe Mauro’s 39 years at Ransom Everglades, he has served in many roles – teacher, coach, middle school athletic director, summer camp director, history and geography team sponsor, social sciences coordinator, middle school assistant director and more.

When asked what experiences at RE stay with him to this day, he reflected:
 
1. “Being a principal player in RE initially adopting Summerbridge, now Breakthrough, a transformational educational program still hosted at Ransom Everglades. Breakthrough recently had its 30th anniversary here at RE!

2. “Being part of the team that started the sixth grade. We did everything from the ground up, letting the coordinators design their curriculum from scratch. This year is the 25th reunion of our first sixth grade! 
3. “Our middle school history team winning the Middle School National History Bowl in 2023. This is an incredible achievement. [See story page 36]

4. “Coming to work every day for over the last 30 years at the middle school with great educators and people like John Lewis, Ginny Onorati, Don Kappelman, Greg Siegler and George Kasyan. The six of us had a remarkable run together. 

5. “Former students reaching out to me with an email or letter. When a student wrote to me during the pandemic to say that he now has the time to realize the impact that my eighth-grade class from 20 years ago has had on him, that was pretty powerful and reaffirming.”
 
Joe contributes to The Fund for Ransom Everglades as a volunteer leader and loyal donor, inspiring others to join him in giving back. He shared, “I was very fortunate to have great teachers and wonderful educational experiences in my life, and I just want to help give that same experience to as many people as I possibly can.  The Fund for RE helps make educational opportunities possible for many deserving students. What could be a more worthwhile reason than that?”
 
Monique Regis
 
Monique Regis first came to Ransom Everglades to fill a temporary position in the business office and quickly found a lasting home in the front office in 2005. Since then, Monique has been a supportive, welcoming presence in Cameron Hall. 

When asked what achievement or contribution she is most proud of and why, Monique shared:
 
“It makes me feel good when students, parents and coworkers are excited to visit the front office. I enjoy when I can make others feel better just by offering a smile or hello. As new applicants enter the front office, I sometimes see nervousness in the students. I give them a genuine welcome and help them feel comfortable in our school community! The family feels uplifted and more at ease. I reassure the children by, telling them, ‘Be yourself and do your best.’ Before leaving the office, the children and parents smile with relief and are appreciative of my RE hospitality and genuine interest in their child.’

With a bright smile and encouraging words, Monique lifts others up and shows how positivity can make a difference. She gives back to RE as a volunteer leader and donor for The Fund for RE because “Giving is good for the soul and makes a positive impact on the lives of others. We aRE one!”

For more information about volunteering for The Fund for RE or making a gift to Ransom Everglades in honor of a faculty or staff member, please contact Associate Director of Advancement Melissa Bonafonte 
 
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Founded in 1903, Ransom Everglades School is a coeducational, college preparatory day school for grades 6 - 12 located on two campuses in Coconut Grove, Florida. Ransom Everglades School produces graduates who "believe that they are in the world not so much for what they can get out of it as for what they can put into it." The school provides rigorous college preparation that promotes the student's sense of identity, community, personal integrity and values for a productive and satisfying life, and prepares the student to lead and to contribute to society.