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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

  • 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

    Tim 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, and we are delighted with his progress." Tim and Tina are parents to Haoxiang "Sean" Sun '21.
  • 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...

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, Sonoma Academy 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.