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Kyle E. won the Brehm ParentsAssociation’sInspirationAward, which is given to agraduate whodisplays

persistence and courage in facingand pursuing personal, academic,and social challenges.

Armen B. won the PresidentialAward for Academic Excellence.This Award is presented to the topacademic student. Armen received acertificate, a pin, and a signed letterfrom President Barack Obama.

Bradley H.won the Brehm ParentsAssociation’sCitizenshipAward, which is given to agraduate whodisplays the

qualities of a good citizen – cooperative, courteous, dependable,helpful, and thoughtful.

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By Dalus Downs,Coordinator of Communications

During the Spring Parent and Family Weekend dinner held on April 6 atBrehm Preparatory School, staff, faculty,students, families, alumni and otherstakeholders celebrated Brehm’s 30th anniversary and learned about theschool’s rich history.

Speakers – including Rev. Stacy BrehmTate, president of Brehm’s Board ofTrustees and daughter of Brehm’sfounder Carol Brehm – told how

the school grew from Carol Brehm’s dream into an international boardingschool, welcoming children with learning disabilities into the Brehm family.

Hugh Sakols was in attendance at the celebration, but he didn’t need to hear about the history of Brehm; he’s lived it. Hugh came to Brehm in January 1983 and was in the first graduating class at Brehm in 1984.

“My parents had been aware that I had a specific learning disability since Iwas in elementary school,” he said. “While going to public high school inPalo Alto, Calif., I struggled with the one-size-fits-all curriculum.”

When Hugh’s parents discovered Brehm Preparatory School, they askedHugh if he would like to visit the campus. “While visiting the campus, Idecided it looked interesting,” he said. “It was clear I was part of somethingnew.” When Hugh first came to Brehm, the school had about 24 boardingstudents and three day students. “What stood out about my Brehm experience was having small class sizes and teachers who took a genuine interest in me,” he said. “Brehm was not the type of place where you could just slip through the cracks. Living at school and learning to study were all meaningful experiences.”

The small class sizes at Brehm allowed Hugh’s teachers to get to know himand his needs. “I remember appreciating the fact that I could get to knowmy teachers as real people and role models,” he said. “I am quite fortunateto have been a part of a very supportive learning community that respectedme as an individual. I got an honest foundation in science, writing andmath that was essential to my future endeavors.” Brehm helped Hugh develop solid groundwork in many academic subjects.

“I developed a strong foundation in math because the program placed me where I belonged and kept building my skills from there,” he said. “My

experience at Brehm made my transition to college quite easy. More importantly, I was motivated to pursue higher education and eventually become a teacher myself.”

Brehm’s proximity to Southern Illinois University also helped Hugh.“Having Brehm located in Carbondale was an excellent way to expose meand other students to the college lifestyle of hard work and creative play,”he said. Hugh’s roommate at Brehm was Tyson Brehm, Carol’s son. Afterdiscovering that the public school system and traditional boarding schoolscould not address Tyson’s needs, Carol Brehm founded Brehm for her sonand other students with learning disabilities.

“Tyson and I just kind of hit it off. I always had, and still do, a wacky andirreverent sense of humor, which he seemed to admire. And, Tyson couldmake me laugh. He had a great spirit and way of making everything fun.We quickly became pals,” Hugh said. “I think we understood each other’sfrustrations and, at times, embarrassment of being labeled as ‘LD.’”

Hugh spent a great deal of time with the Brehm family. “Carol Brehm wasalways so generous to me. I spent many weekends at Carol’s home. Shetreated me like part of the family,” he said. “During these weekends, Tyson,myself, and a couple of others would go hunting, target shooting and ATVriding. Carol understood why I was going to her school, and she alwaysmade me feel comfortable. While at her house, it was OK just to relax and watch a movie or sleep in until noon.”

Hugh said he also got to know Stacy Brehm (Rev. StacyBrehm Tate) during his frequent visits to the Brehm home.“Stacy had an interest in training wild animals,” Hugh said.“I will never forget the time that she and Tyson left mealone in her truck with a mountain lion (cougar cub) while

they went into a store for some quick shopping.”

After graduating from Brehm in 1984, Hugh moved back to California tobe closer to the ocean and friends.

“I first attended California State University, Long Beach for a year and then transferred to Sonoma State University where I studiedgeography and biology,” he said. “During my summers, I worked for acamp just outside of Yosemite National Park where I was a camp counselor, ropes course leader, and backpacking leader.”

After earning a bachelor’s degree, Hugh worked in the field of outdoor environmental education at Exploring New Horizons Outdoor School

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Brehm Alumnus Hugh Sakols and wife Mara on a ski trip.

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located north of Santa Cruz. He then worked for Yosemite Institute wherehe met his future wife, Mara.

After earning his master’s degree in botany from Idaho State University,Hugh and Mara returned to the Yosemite Institute in 1999. “I realized that Ihad missed working with kids in the outdoors,” he said.

In 2000, Hugh was offered a long-term substitute position at Yosemite ParkHigh School in El Portal, Calif. He accepted the position and still holds ittoday, teaching fifth and sixth grade students. Mara is a mentor teacher forNature Bridge (formally known as Yosemite Institute).

Hugh is also passionate about photography. While living in Idaho and conducting fieldwork in Yellowstone, Hugh was drawn to the natural landscape as a subject of photography. Hugh’s photography has been displayed at the Ansel Adams Gallery, Yosemite Renaissance,El Portal Art on the River, Yosemite National Park, YosemiteConservancy and Nature Bridge.

He brought several prints to display at the Spring Parent and Family Weekend events on April 6-7. He was also given the Making A Difference Award, presented to alumni who strive to make a differencethrough their work after leaving Brehm Preparatory School. <>

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Alumni Call to Action!JOIN THE BREHM

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Once a Brehmmie, always a Brehmmie! Being a Brehm PreparatorySchool alumnus is not only a title that you can wear proudly, it’s also a rich source of inspiration and instruction for living a purpose-driven life.

Brehm’s mission is to empower students with complex learning disabilities and differences to recognize and optimize their potentialthroughout their lifetimes. Brehm has a rich history of success,which is further enriched by the success stories of so many of its alumni.

Brehm also serves as an example for its alumni, inspiring all whohave benefitted by its mission to pay it forward, to make a differencein their own lives and in the lives of those they know. It is in thatway that Brehm’s mission becomes so much larger than the sum ofits alumni, multiplied by the efforts of all who have been taught andinspired by Brehm’s dedicated staff.

So, if you’re a Brehm alumnus, carry that title proudly and pay it forward. Advocate for change. Educate others about learning disabilities. Make a difference in the lives you come in contact with.Promote your alma mater and your fellow alumni. Empower others.

There are more than 7 billion people in thisworld, and there are only 500 Brehm alumni,but those 500 alumni come from every cornerof the Earth and from all walks of life. Theyhave a wide variety of occupations, vocationsand interests. Yet, despite their differences,they have a tie that binds them all together –they are all Brehmmies!

The Brehm Alumni Association is dedicated to supporting its alumni by not only keepingthe lines of communication open between thealumni and the school, but also betweenalumni. The Brehm Alumni Association wantsto keep the alumni connected by telling theirstories, celebrating their accomplishments, coordinating alumni reunions and much more.

The 30-year strong tradition of Brehm Preparatory School continueseach year on the Carbondale campus, but it also stretches across theglobe through its alumni, who will forever be connected to theschool through their irreplaceable Brehm experiences. Join theBrehm Alumni Association today to keep that tradition alive and tohelp keep the lines of communication open. Help us celebrate our alumni!

To join the Brehm Alumni Association, visit brehm.org/alumnior send an e-mail to Dalus Downs, Brehm Coordinator of Communications, at dalus.downs@brehm.org and let her know 1) your name, 2) year of graduation or last year attended, 3) your current address and 4) phone number.

Brehm Assistant Dean of Student Life AaronLee and Brehm alumJames Siakam whoplays for Vanderbilt University basketball.

Photos above by Hugh Sakols

Our 30th Anniversary Spring Family/Alumni Weekend Celebratio

OPTIONS families, alumni and staff connect in the Tasting

good times and food with family members in Walker’s Bluff

F) Russell Williams (Brehm School Foundation Director) and Fred

lyric soprano Jessica Medoff’s wonderful voice. H) Students

Brown gives Travis R. the 2012-2013 Carey Marie Walsh M

Saturday, April 6th. J) Dr. Collins gives out alumni awards.

with students and staff modeling her work. L) Rev. Stacy Bre

founding Brehm 30 years ago. M) Students, family, alumni a

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Processing Room. D & E) Walker’s Bluff unique Wine Cave.

Chapekis, Brehm School parent. G) Everyone is entertained by

and family members dance to the DJ’s music and lights. I) Dr.

Memorial Scholarship award at Brehm’s Student Activity Center,

K) Brehm alumna Tessa Koller puts on a great runway show

ehm Tate gives thanks on stage to her mother, Carol Brehm, for

and staff enjoy all the events on stage as well as the great dinner.

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David Gibbs Brehm/OPTIONS Parent Foundation Board Director

Craig WielanskyBrehm Alumni ParentFoundation Board Vice-President

To discuss how you can give please contact Russell Williams, your Brehm School Foundation Director, at (618) 457-0371 or Russell.Williams@Brehm.org

or see page 6 for easy ways to contribute.

I M PAC T: B r e hm & O P T I ON S N ews

Dear Friends,

On behalf of the Foundation Board, we are pleased to invite all families and friends to join us in making a special30th Anniversary gift to support all of the work done by theoutstanding faculty, staff and administration of Brehm and OPTIONS. This Anniversary is a particularly fitting time to reflect on the many life-changing contributions madeby the people of Brehm and OPTIONS to all of our children and families. As Dr. Collins passes the torch of senior leadership of the institution as a whole to Dr. Brownand moves into full concentration on the new Institute, what

a great time to say a hearty "Well done" to Rich Collins and an enthusiastic"We are with you" to Brian Brown!

We have so much to be thankful for, knowing that the very special students at Brehm and OPTIONS are receiving the best available supportand instruction in a safe, healthy and constructive environment. We knowthat due to their complex learning challenges, these young people are sooften at risk in the well-meaning, but often ill-equipped, world of publiceducation. Brehm and OPTIONS bring to our students

and families the best knowledge, the best technologies, the best talentand the greatest hearts available for these wonderful kids and youngadults.The Gibbs and Wielansky families have joined together to makespecial, tax-deductible 30th Anniversary gifts to the Foundation, and we invite you to join us. Please reflect upon the contributions made by Brehmand OPTIONS in the lives of your children or children you've seen benefitfrom these outstanding programs, and join us in supporting this important effort.

Sincerely,

P.S. We want to extend a sincere "thank you" to those who have given during our 30thAnniversary year! You are making an extraordinary impact on the lives of our students!

P.P.S. We’ve just received an anonymous $100,000 matching pledgespecifically for student financial aid! The pledge will match contributions by others, dollar for dollar, for financial aid and scholarships up to a maximum of$100,000. Giving to this worthy cause will DOUBLE its impact on Brehm and OPTIONS families!

Note that in this interview, Dr. Brown refers to Dr. Collins as "Rich." It is clear that there aredecades of deep respect and friendship between the two, as “the torch is passed” from one to the other on 7.1.2013.

What events caused you to get involved in working with students who have complex learning disabilities?

Dr. Brown: It was more happenstance than thought out. I al-ways knew at a very early age that I wanted to be in the help-ing profession. I couldn't have told you, though, that when Iwas going through my academic career that I'd be workingwith kids with learning disabilities, ADHD and other relatedissues for 25 years. It was really circumstances of exposure

and experience with the Brehm student population. During my internship as agrad student, I had the opportunity to be here for a semester when I was working on my Masters in Social Work. I really enjoyed the students, but dueto budget issues, the person who supervised me had to be let go mid-semester.So I went on and did work at Jackson County Mental Health to finish up mygrad requirements. But I always thought, Boy, if there was something that cameopen at Brehm, I'd like to go back and work with the students there."

I went on and started my coursework for my PhD, and a couple of years later,the Director of Boarding Services, a supervisor position, opened up. I applied,and I was fortunate enough to get it. I've been here ever since. Rich came aftermy first year, and I began to work closely with Rich and Char Reed as I supervised the residential, social, emotional and medical management sides.

If we're sitting here five years from now celebrating what you’ve accomplished in this role, what did you achieve with your staff?

Dr. Brown: I achieved empowering the staff in their ability to impact and helpstudents grow socially, emotionally and academically. That's really what my role is. I'm the facilitator in that process - in putting people in the positionto realize their full potential. I want to be successful with providing peoplewith what they need to do what they do best.

Who are your rolemodels, and why?

Dr. Brown: I've hadthree mentors inmy life.

My dad, who wasin the helping profession with a PhD in Educational Psychology incounseling, toldme as a little boy,

about 12 years old, "Brian, if you really listen to people, they will tell youeverything." The point of that was that it's not just the words, but actions, observation and meanings of what they say tell the whole story. My dad andhow he sees the dynamics of interactions and relationships taught me a greatdeal. I share his sense of humor, but perhaps I'm not as funny as he is. The importance of the role of humor in life and in work and play can really helppeople grow. I got that from my dad.

I had the opportunity to work with my mom for 20 years. She helped me appreciate the holistic nature of people. When Rich came to Brehm, we talkedabout the holistic (academic, social and emotional) nature of our program and ofour students. My mom taught me a great deal of how that plays out for indi-viduals and their life and the need for the healthy well-being part of your lifeto be attended to. She

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Dr. Brian Brown:New Brehm Executive Director

On a warm morning in May, after a hot breakfast is delivered to the dorms from the main kitchen and before the first class, students

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taught me a great deal about the role of psychiatry and psychology in working with kids – how for some of our kids, getting the medication support piece right, is like a prerequisite for them to be available and benefit from everything else we offer at Brehm.

Rich is another mentor. He taught me a lot about conceptualizing and visioning the work I do here. Rich and I used to spend what free time wehad, when he first came, talking about this notion of a holistic model andworking with kids with learning disabilities. We talked about what thatlooked like and the various facets of approaching and assessing each ofthose areas. About 20 years ago, Rich and I were sitting on the back stoop ofone of the buildings watchingthe kids, and I said somethings that I guess crystallized.Rich looked at me and said, "Ithink you've got it!" (laughs)We both laughed, and I said,"If it took me two and a halfyears of this kind of process-ing, how are we going to geteveryone on the same page?"Rich has been key in my understanding of the field andthe three parts of what we doto help kids grow. He's been a real partner and confidante.

(For convenience, this interview was recorded in Dr. Collins’ office. Dr. Collins stepped into the room, and there was an interesting mix of playful banterabout the recorder running for the interview and the serious business of confirming contactwith a parent who had just reached out to Brehm.)

What did you want to be when you were a child?

Dr. Brown: I wanted to be an astronaut. As a little boy playing astronaut, I watched Neil Armstrong walk on the moon. That was cool. Before I die, one of my hopes is to be able to go into space. It's probably twentyyears out since it's still a little expensive…(Dr. Collins interjects, "and they will bring out the big liability insurance…like when I had a motorcycle, they joked that I was worth more dead than alive.")

How do you think your leadership style might be different than Dr. Collins?

Dr. Brown: I'm a tyrant. (Dr. Brown says this with a straight face, and we all enjoy a good laugh.)

Seriously, my management style is that I build toward consensus, and yet, atthe end of the day, I have to take in all the relevant information and dataand then make decisions that are in the best interest of the school. Richtalks about how the buck stops with him, and ultimately, the buck will stopwith me as well. I think I'm a good listener, and I think that is key. It goesback to what my dad said when I was a little boy. I have a good ability to be objective in how I assess and look at important decisions. I will also bedemanding of people to perform, more direct than people might expect, but we all need to be accountable for our performances.

What are some of your greatest challenges in your new role?

Dr. Brown: One of them is stepping away from my daily immersion into direct service with students and staff day in and day out. So I will be pullingaway from doing that and allowing others to take on those roles. I will stillhave direct contact but less of it as the management of the school will be my primary responsibility. That will be an interesting challenge for me.

Rich has been the national face of Brehm. He will transition into his rolehere with the Brehm Institute for Cognitive and Instructional Development,but I will need to assert myself in that national/international domain and be the face of Brehm.

Please share an interesting experience you had with a student.

Dr. Brown: We all can get overwhelmed with our feelings, and kids withlearning disabilities can have even a tougher time. Too often with strongfeelings, the ability to most effectively communicate is often reduced andwe can end up in nonproductive territory. One of the important tools weteach our students is to learn and internalize the communication model, “IFeel ______, Because ________, I Want ______.” This one young man thatI had worked with for a while had a difficulty with this model. He would re-spond to prompts but could not self-initiate the use of the model. One day,he came rushing up, and he was very upset about something. Then, hewalked right through the model and used it. And instead of responding tohis issue, I gave him a hug and said, "Do you know what you just did?" andhe said, "No, what did I do?" I replied, “You used the communicationmodel!" It was really neat to see how satisfied and pleased he was as he didn't realize that it had been internalized. Those special moments in timehappen all the time in various ways, and that is why I love working with our kids.

What new initiative might you bring to the executive director position?

Dr. Brown: You know, it's funnybecause one of the kids severalweeks ago, while staff and stu-dents were all meeting, asked,"what are you going tochange?" And, I jokingly said,"Everything." (we laugh) But thatis who we are as an organiza-tion. If you are not evolvingand growing and changing tomeet the demands and needsand respond to the technologyand research, your not movingforward as an organization.

You’re stagnating, and you run the risk of jeopardizing your business. And Idon't know that this is necessarily new because that is who we are. So I'mgoing to continue being who we are and look at what we need to do tomeet the needs of our students. Change is an inevitable part of that. Sothere is not one single initiative, but there will be change and evolution. It will be driven by what works with helping students grow.

Do you have any closing thoughts?

Dr. Brown: I look forward to the challenges that lie ahead with the supportthat I know I'm going to receive from the faculty, staff, Board of Trusteesand parents. It's an exciting time to be at Brehm with some of the upcomingdevelopments and programs such as the Brehm Institute for Cognitive andInstructional Development with Greplytix (our customizable database that measures comprehensive outcomes to create a life plan for students, schools and programsacross the world, which countless students will benefit from), as well as implementingpioneering research to create new neural pathways for students and ourbrand new summer program. I am deeply appreciative to be part of a program that looks to continuously improve and grow to meet the needs of our students and families.

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Dr. Brian Brown:New Brehm Executive Director

(l-r) Rev. Stacy Brehm Tate (President of Brehm Board of Trustees and daughter of Carol Brehm, the founder of Brehm School), Dr. Brian Brown and Dr, Collins

at the Brehm 30th reception at Walker’s Bluff.

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By Craig WielanskyBrehm Alumni Parent and Foundation Board Vice-President

I’ll never forget that day. It seems like yesterday. My wife Maureen had checkedout every viable option in St. Louis for our son Austin’s high school career,and there were none. We had looked at mainstream and private schools andeven considered moving to other cities.

When my wife first identified Brehm as a possibility, I was in denial. Theidea that my buddy, whom I had coached in sports since he was four yearsold, would move two hours away for four years? Well, it wasn’t going tohappen on my watch! And no baseball team? No way.

But I have a strong wife who knew what was right for our son.

When we dropped Austin off, they said, “Trust us.” All the worst thoughtscrossed my mind. What kind of parents were we? What was I setting him upfor?

When we visited him a few weeks later, he seemed to be very happy, andmy fears soon dissipated. He described his new friendships and helpfuldorm parents in such a positive light. The teachers were caring, treating myson with respect while also having high expectations of him.

Before Brehm, we had three interviews with other schools and were toldthat Austin wasn’t a good fit. The main issues were his tests and his inabilityto communicate well and not fully comprehend. I felt that they didn’t see hisdesire to move forward or, more importantly, his heart. Dr. Collins at Brehmalso told us in our interview that Austin wasn’t a fit, but unlike the others, hesaw my son’s heart and desire and took a chance.

In the spring of Austin’s freshman year, I became involved with the BrehmParent’s Association (BPA). Traveling to Carbondale for the BPA and myson’s basketball games got me acquainted with Brehm. I was pleased to findthat for the most part, the students seemed very happy. Eventually, I decidedI wanted to give more.

I was admitted to the Brehm Board of Trustees in Austin’s sophomore year –a time when the board faced a number of difficult decisions. While I can’tsay I agreed with every decision, I was always given the opportunity to express my opinion.

When I dropped Austin off for his sophomore year, my concerns were radically different than the first time. Who was his roommate, and wouldthey get along? How was the Internet access? Was he on track for college?We saw so much progress that we didn’t want to make a mistake.

As Austin returned to Brehm for his junior and then senior year, I had several opportunities to reflect on what Brehm meant to me and my family. I also thought about how a number of Austin’s friends before Brehm, including his best friend, could have used Brehm but couldn’t afford it. I wanted Brehm to be the solution for those who didn’t have the funds. So, with the Brehm School Foundation, we started a big campaign push tofund scholarships. Parents and everyone on the board were passionate aboutit. For a few years, I headed the Fund Development Committee, duringwhich our targeted amounts increased, as did our fervor. We recognized theneed to go outside of Brehm and strengthen our board, and the board is now as strong as it ever has been.

I’m proud to say that my son graduated from Brehm last year with honorsand at the top of his class. He now attends Lynn University in Florida wherehe earned a 3.75 GPA his first semester. We will never forget how Brehmgave our son so much hope and unlocked his real potential.

I stay involved with Brehm for many reasons – for Dr. Collins, who, alongwith other great instructors, made my son what he is today. Words cannever repay this man for what he did for my child that day he took achance. He is my true hero, and we will forever be grateful.

For Aaron Lee (Assistant Dean of Student Life) who has become one of my bestfriends and is like a brother to me. He made my son tougher. He taught himbasketball but also a lot about life. For Brad Seimer who mulled over the fu-ture of my son as if it were his own child. For Joe Radcliff who will alwaysbe a member of our family. He was like a father to Austin. For the greatteachers who during the inversion stayed with the ship not knowing whatthey might face when they returned home. For the dorm parents who wereso overworked and so underpaid. They put the students first - before theirpersonal lives. But most importantly for the Austin's, the CJ's, the Jake's, theAbby's, the Ellies, the Hanah's, the Oto's, the Bamba's, the Manny's and thehundreds of children we have hosted for swimming and barbecue for theircourteous manners and their everlasting smiles. They are all Brehm and so am I.

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“Before Brehm, I would get distracted and get in trouble a lot. I like myself more since I’ve learnedstrategies to keep me focused, reliable and independent. I’m excited about graduating andattending Isothermal CommunityCollege in North Carolina.”

– Travis R., recipient of the Carey Marie Walsh Memorial Scholarship

“I’ve only been here for less than a year, and Brehm has already helped me so much with my communication issues and broughtme out of my shell. Any day atBrehm is a good day!”

– Colton V., recipient of Walker's Bluff Myranda’s Foundation scholarship endowment (philanthropic arm of the Bunch family)

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To learn how you can assist with financial aid and scholarships, or make a memorial gift in the name of your loved one, contact The Brehm School Foundation at 618.457.0371.

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