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  • Why I Give: Amanda McFadden

    "It is the people at Sonoma Academy who make the magic happen. I give to SA because I am deeply invested in my community, where we celebrate the ensemble, coming together to work for a common goal. The willingness of the students and teachers to try new things and to work hard is all I could hope to ask for, not just as a teacher, but as a participant in a place where we carry each other. When we give our students something to work hard for, something that motivates them, they will - and do - shine. There is so much gratitude in this community, I think because we know we are at the helm of something very special.”
     
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Every Gift Matters

Behind every gift to Sonoma Academy is a story. Some give because they were inspired by our brilliant faculty. Some give because they believe that education is the best investment there is. Some give because they know that a caring, community-oriented culture paired with academic rigor is the recipe for a school than can foster a new generation of creative critical thinkers and responsible, passionate leaders. 

Learn a little more about why our community gives to the Sonoma Academy Annual Fund.

Why I Give

  • Mark and Kiyo Tukman Mark and Kiyo Tukman
    Mark and Kiyo Tukman

    "...because the teachers have fun, love to teach and love to learn, and it rubs off on the students. Sonoma Academy is a community where people look out for each other, and kids are safe to discover who they are."
  • Olivia Hernandez Olivia Hernandez
    Olivia Hernandez

    "... in hopes that countless students in the years to come will benefit and grow over their four years from their experiences here. ...con la esperanza  muchísimos estudiantes más se beneficien y crezcan durante sus cuatro años a través de sus experiencias aquí."
  • Nicole Abaté Ducarroz Nicole Abaté Ducarroz
    Nicole Abaté Ducarroz

    "...because tudents are honored and valued for who they are. The staffulty finds ways to bring out the best in each student, meeting them where they are instead of trying to fit them into a box."
  • The De La O family The De La O family
    Shadia and Justo De La O

    "...because we are extremely grateful to everyone at Sonoma Academy. We give because we can, and it feels great to support this school that has given our family so much."
     
  • Chris Hanna Chris Hanna
    Chris Hanna

    "...because with its outstanding teachers and staff, encouraging advisors, educational programs for parents, and wonderful performing arts programs, the school positively impacts our family every single day."
     
  • Bridget Twomey Bridget Twomey

    Bridget Twomey

    "...to model our philanthropic values with our children and to express our gratitude for and support of the remarkable teachers who inspire our children every day." Bridget is a trustee and parent to Will '18 and Madeline '20.
  • Steven Cochran & Tina Sun Steven Cochran & Tina Sun

    Steven Cochran & Tina Sun

    "...to help further the educational opportunities available to our nephew, an international student. He is genuinely enthusiastic about the whole range of experiences he receives at SA; we are delighted with his progress." Steven and Tina are aunt and uncle to Haoxiang "Sean" Sun '21.
  • Cassandra Shafer Cassandra Shafer
    Cassandra Shafer 

    "...in acknowledgment that the academic, social-emotional, and creative foundation my daughter, Columbia Shafer '11, received at SA prepared her not only to succeed in college, but to embrace life with competence and confidence."
  • Sally Nicholson Sally Nicholson

    Sally Nicholson

    "...because education is the most valuable gift we could offer our son. The life lessons he learned from the staff, administrators, and other students at SA have contributed to the visionary man he has become." Sally is parent to Bobby '04.
  • Molly and Mark Gamble Molly and Mark Gamble

    Molly & Mark Gamble

    "...because it is the rare Bay Area high school that does what it says it is going to do: instills in students a love for life-long learning." Molly & Mark are parents to Lila '20 and Henry.
  • Chris Ziemer Chris Ziemer

    Chris & Renee Ziemer

    "When I arrived at Sonoma Academy, I was amazed at the generosity of the founding trustees, as they built the school from scratch. We are honored to join all of the individuals and families who contribute to our wonderful school." Chris is our Athletic Director the Ziemers are parents to Sally '17, Gabby '20, and Ely.

Sonoma Academy Is...

Sonoma Academy is the only private, independent, college preparatory high school in Sonoma County. On our beautiful campus nestled at the base of Taylor Mountain in Southeastern Santa Rosa, our students are able to explore their interests and passions in a rigorous and inspiring environment that develops a lifelong love of learning and prepares them for college and beyond.