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Why I Give: The Cruz Rodriguez Family
Sonoma Academy ha formado parte de nuestra vida desde que nuestra hija Viviana (’26) se propuso como meta ingresar a esta maravillosa escuela y logró su meta. Es una escuela con mucha diversidad, buenos principios, muy acogedora y de calidad. Es una escuela auténtica y muy diferente a otras escuelas; el personal hace sentir a los estudiantes seguros y se aseguran para que cada uno de ellos se encuentren bien en todos los aspectos. Los maestros son excepcionales porque son muy entusiastas para enseñar, nunca repiten la misma lección y esto hace que los estudiantes se motiven cada día.
Para mi hija el deporte es muy importante en su vida y ella ha ganado mucha confianza en sí misma gracias a sus entrenadores y los entrenamientos que SA imparte. Gracias a las donaciones de personas generosas, los equipos tienen los uniformes adecuados para cada deporte y pueden viajar a sus respectivos partidos.
SA es única porque les da la oportunidad a los estudiantes de ser mejores no solo académicamente sino personalmente ya que gracias a los exploratorios y las clases de intersesión les da una nueva visión en sus vidas y esto no se lograría sin las donaciones.
El donar a SA para nosotros como familia es dar un granito de arena para contribuir por todo el gran trabajo que hacen por nuestros hijos para que tengan la oportunidad de explorar varias facetas en los 4 años de educación en SA: Académicamente, deportivamente, artísticamente y culturalmente, de una forma única y especial, lo cual todo eso les ayuda para prepararlos para su futuro.
- Familia Cruz Rodríguez (Viviana '26)
Sonoma Academy has been a part of our lives since our daughter, Viviana Cruz Rodriguez '26, set herself the goal of getting into such a great school–and she did. It is a diverse, welcoming school of high quality, with strong principles. It is an authentic school–and very different from other schools. The staffulty ensure that students feel safe and look out for the well-being of each and every one. The teachers are exceptional because they are very enthusiastic to teach, they never repeat the same lesson and this keeps the students motivated every day.
For our daughter, sport is very important in her life and she has gained a lot of confidence in herself thanks to her coaches and the training that SA provides. Thanks to the donations of generous people, the teams have the right uniforms for each sport and are able to travel to their respective games.
SA is unique because it gives students the opportunity to be better not only academically but personally because thanks to the exploratory and intersession classes it gives them a new vision in their lives and this would not be possible without donations.
Donating to SA for us as a family is giving a grain of sand to contribute for all the great work SA does for our children. They have the opportunity to explore various facets that SA offers them in their four years of education: academically, athletically, artistically, and culturally, in a unique and special way, which all help to prepare them for their future.
- The Cruz Rodriguez Family (Viviana '26)
- The Cruz Rodriguez Family (Viviana '26)
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 Fund.
Learn a little more about why our community gives to the Sonoma Academy Fund.
Why I Give
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The Cline Family
"We give because it is a privilege for our kids to attend a school where they are truly seen and known, that offers a safe place for them to explore outside their comfort zones, to feel included, to do the things they love and to be seen for who they are." -
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. -
The De La O family
Shadia and Justo De La O
"...because we are extremely grateful. We give because we can. It feels great to support this school that has given our family so much." -
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." -
Rebecca Fuette
Rebecca Fuette
"...sometimes, we just can't believe our son (Luke '21) gets to go to school here! We are so incredibly blessed to be part of the Sonoma Academy community, and we find it a privilege to be able to give back. " -
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. -
Beryl and Dohn Glitz
Beryl and Dohn Glitz
"...because SA is a genuine community of students and adults, dedicated to the nurture and education of thinking young people who are caring and involved with each other and with the world." -
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." -
Bart and Teri Hansen
"Being a part of the SA community as a parent is energizing. You feel the school is helping students discover themselves during the most important time of their lives. The gift of education can transform a life. We donate to SA so that we can we can help provide that opportunity to others." -
Sarah and David Hehman
"We’re proud to contribute to a community that equips young people with agency and optimism and prepares them to engage the world with empathy and ethics." -
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." -
Zena Hinds '12
Zena Hinds '12
"...because the level of education I received at SA should be the standard, not the exception. I see giving to SA as supporting the way the world should be." -
Bill Loftus
Bill Loftus
"...because we feel so lucky that Patrick and later, our son Brendan, both found their place here. And we couldn't have done it without financial aid." -
Ellen McAleavy
"We have always felt that the greatest gifts you can give a child are love, time, and an incredible education. Sonoma Academy has, year after year, graduated thoughtful, engaged young adults who are well equipped to be lifelong learners." -
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. -
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." -
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." -
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. -
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."
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.
Sonoma Academy admits students of any race, color, religion, ethnicity or national origin, citizenship, gender or gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or disability, to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity or national origin, citizenship, gender or gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, or disability in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and tuition assistance programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
