The Ethel Walker School
Simsbury, CT
The 1911 Fund: Annual Giving for Walker's
Thank you for your support of The Ethel Walker School!
54%
$2,470,529
raised of $4,600,000 goal
Organizer
Kellie Molander, Director of Annual Giving
Greatest Needs
Your unrestricted gift enables Walker’s to support all aspects of school life.
Academic and Faculty Support
The cornerstone of the Walker’s experience in support of our faculty and academic programming.
Financial Aid
Grant access to the Walker’s education experience for all students.
Student Life
Support the whole student in their health and wellness.
The Arts
Support student artists across all creative disciplines.
Athletics & Clubs
Foster Walker’s sports teams and student-run clubs.
Capabilities Approach
Walker’s signature program at the center of our student education experience.
Equestrian Program
Our premier riding experience for students who are at the beginning of their equine journey to high-level competition
Campaign ends Tuesday, June 30th, 2026, 11:58 pm EDT
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Margaret Davis (Trustee/Past Trustee, Dials)
a month ago
In honor of Ainsley Davis
Ethel Walker is the such a special place 🌳🐴
Abi Welch (Alum ’20, Suns)
a month ago
In honor of Allie Harris
Cavi decided to spend his allowance money on honoring his favorite 2nd mom!
Dylan Stark (Dials)
6 hours ago
In memory of Mollie Stark Eckelberry
Martha Nevins (Alum ’80, Suns)
5 days ago
In memory of Mary Nelson
Patricia Pikor (Grandparent ’27, Suns)
12 days ago
In honor of Lily Devine
PATRICIA GALTERI (Trustee/Past Trustee, Unaffiliated / forgot!)
20 days ago
In honor of Mollie Stark Eckelberry
Tracey Reifler (Alum ’82, Dials)
24 days ago
In memory of Mollie Stark Eckelberry ‘48, P ‘82
Anonymous (Unaffiliated / forgot!)
a month ago
keep up the great work!
Ruohan Ye (Parent ’28, Dials)
a month ago
Thank you, Ethel Walker's community, for supporting every girl. Please keep up!
Ann Huynh (Alum ’92, Suns)
a month ago
Educating girls is one of the most powerful investments we can make. When girls learn, communities thrive, and the future becomes brighter for us all.
Ximena Eleta de Sierra (Alum ’83, Trustee/Past Trustee, Suns)
a month ago
I firmly believe in the tremendous power of empowering women through an excellent, holistic all-girls education.
Charles Hirschler (Trustee/Past Trustee, Suns)
a month ago
Education which empowers young women!
Marion Paterson (Faculty/Staff, Suns)
a month ago
In honor of my amazing colleagues in Phelps House!
Muhisoni Donavine (Parent ’29, Unaffiliated / forgot!)
a month ago
To support girls education
Isabel Ceballos (Parent ’29, Suns)
a month ago
Grateful to be part of this amazing community!
Suzanne Sivage Borland (Alum ’64, Parent ’87, ’90, ’96, Suns)
a month ago
Made many good friends and received an excellent education.
Barbara Sanders (Alum ’68, Dials)
a month ago
In honor of Barbara Miller Lawson
go Dials!!
Patricia O'Reilly (Alum ’77, Dials)
a month ago
In honor of Mary Nelson & Ruth Elmore
Sending love to the Class of '77, and gratitude for the wonderful teachers and experiences we shared.
Mary K. Weddle (Alum ’68, Dials)
a month ago
EWS is a great school. I loved my experience and time there!
Margo Hanlan (Alum ’01, Dials)
a month ago
In honor of Mr. Prager
Julia Wilcox (Alum ’87, Dials)
a month ago
In honor of Mrs. Sally Goodrich
Paul Kendall (Parent ’30, Dials)
a month ago
Wonderful community, skilled, engaged faculty, intentional approach to the health and wellness of girls including their emotional, academic, and social development.
Hilary Waldman and Joseph O'Brien (Parent ’13, Suns)
a month ago
The Walkers' experience was truly life changing for our daughter. She was able to realize and appreciate her true potential and emerge. From a shy child, she became unstoppable!
Elizabeth Sudler (Alum ’77, Suns)
a month ago
In honor of Liz Whitehead
Alice Hicks (Unaffiliated / forgot!)
a month ago
In honor of Maya and Luna Atwood
Duan Liang (Parent ’27, Suns)
a month ago
Thrilled to help provide resources that will benefit both the students and the dedicated teachers who inspire them every day!
Patricia Warrender (Alum ’60, Suns)
a month ago
GO, MEERA!
Anonymous (Alum ’54, Dials)
a month ago
As long as I continue to live I will continue to support Walker's, b/c it gave me an excellent education and I made a friend with whom I still stay in touch!
Cecily Chilton Matthai (Alum ’77, Suns)
a month ago
In memory of Maude Williams Chilton
Bethany Wood (Parent ’13, Suns)
a month ago
Set my daughter up for managing life!!
Liana Sowa (Faculty/Staff, Suns)
a month ago
In honor of Isabelle Russell
Lisa Greenberg (Alum ’76, Dials)
a month ago
I believe in the quality and value of a Walker's education and want to support the school for that reason.
Stephanie Davison (Alum ’80, Dials)
a month ago
In memory of Dr. Leonard
Kimberly Thacker (Faculty/Staff, Dials)
a month ago
In honor of Walker’s incredible faculty!
Guy Paterson (Parent ’17, ’19, Suns)
a month ago
Quite simply an outstanding education.
Anonymous (Parent ’26, Unaffiliated / forgot!)
a month ago
In honor of women
Anonymous (Alum ’78, Suns)
a month ago
In memory of Mary Hall
Courtney Massenberg (Alum ’96, Dials)
a month ago
In honor of Nicole Hart Dunn
Nicole Dunn (Alum ’96, Dials)
a month ago
Dedicated to my mother and father who sacrificed so much to give me the opportunity to attend this incredible institution. Even then I appreciated how lucky I was to have this experience.
Caroline Strapp (Alum ’18, Dials)
a month ago
Let’s go DIALS 👏👏👏 D-I-A-L-S DIALS ARE THE VERY BEST!!! And sending love to the class of 2018 💛💜
samara Khalique Grove (Alum ’00, Suns)
a month ago
In honor of Class of ‘00 & parents
Eliza Wetmore (Alum ’18, Suns)
a month ago
In honor of My mom, Leila ‘82
Karen Brooks (Alum ’72, Dials)
a month ago
In honor of Robin Brooks
Jan Muller Finn (Alum ’69, Suns)
a month ago
In honor of Caroline Adams Muller
Emily Cole-Chu MacSwain (Alum ’00, Suns)
2 months ago
In memory of Former Head of School Susanna Jones
A small token of recognition for the many life and leadership lessons I learned from former Head of School Susanna Jones who recently passed away. Susanna did many great things during her eight years at Walker's and I will always be grateful for her.
Karen Bdera (Alum ’79, Dials)
2 months ago
In honor of Marion Paterson
Marion is an amazing woman who makes alums feel like they continue to be an important part of EWS history! She fosters continued engagement, and ensures we know what is happening at the school.
Jennifer Jackson Jackson (Alum ’93, Dials)
2 months ago
In honor of Susan Lins Jackson
I'm so proud of the growth that EWS has achieved and the quality of education the school provides for young women.
Anonymous (Parent ’29, Dials)
2 months ago
Thank you and keep up the good work!
Jessica Chicoski (Parent ’30, ’31, Suns)
3 months ago
Looking forward to talking with other parents and the field hockey game!
Tatiana Vaccaro (Parent ’31, Suns)
3 months ago
interacting with other parents and the teachers
Qian Shuang (Parent ’27, Dials)
3 months ago
Keep up the good work！😘
Alescia Ford (Student ’28, Parent ’28, Dials)
a month ago
Empowered girls become empowered women! Keep inspiring our future leaders Walkers!!
Anonymous (Alum ’09, Dials)
a month ago
I support Walker’s because Walker’s supports me. 💜💛
Donna Winston (Unaffiliated / forgot!)
7 hours ago
In honor of Mollie Eckelberry
Mollie was loved by all and had a life well lived. We all should follow in her footsteps. ♥️
Mary K. Weddle (Alum ’68, Dials)
11 days ago
I loved my time at Walker's - I saw a new world with so many possibilities. It was a positive and foundational experience. I hope all Walker's students can have a similar experience!
Diane LaPosta (Alum ’06, Dials)
19 days ago
In honor of Susanna Jones
Susan Jensen Rawles (Alum ’82, Dials)
20 days ago
In memory of Mollie S. Eckelberry
Catherine Beach (Alum ’92, Suns)
a month ago
In memory of Barbara Knight Edwards
Yan Zhao (Parent ’27, Suns)
a month ago
We deeply appreciate Walker’s dedicated faculty and their continuous support for our students. Thank you for all that you do
Anonymous (Parent ’32, Unaffiliated / forgot!)
a month ago
Great Staff ! Always more than helpful
Elizabeth Dinkel (Alum ’80, Suns)
a month ago
I support Walkers to honor of all my wonderful friends through the years!!! Nothing better or more meaningful than that.
Nicole Madison Chan (Alum ’99, Suns)
a month ago
Thank you Ethel Walker for a wonderful education and lifelong friendships. Go Suns!
Michelle R Turner (Alum ’77, Suns)
a month ago
Wonderful school experience and lifelong friendships!
lian nicholson (Alum ’16, Suns)
a month ago
💜💛
Elizabeth Blodgett (Alum ’91, Dials)
a month ago
Walker’s changed my life, taught me to use my voice and introduced me to some of the deepest friendships I have had in my life. Don’t hold silent vigils, use your voice EWS.
Pamela Safford (Alum ’81, Suns)
a month ago
My Walker's experience was transformational, providing me with the lasting gift of never imagining I didn't have something important to say, as well as the gift of a sisterhood that has withstood the test of time - times of triumph and loss. Can't imagine my life without all of this.
Courtney Sara Minard (Alum ’89, Suns)
a month ago
In honor of Jane Goodall
Anne Haviland Cullen (Alum ’79, Dials)
a month ago
In memory of Patricia Durey Haviland
Kathy Wallace Wee (Alum ’79, Suns)
a month ago
In honor of Peggy Wallace
In memory of Peggy Wallace
Elizabeth England (Alum ’81, Dials)
a month ago
Some of my favorite women in my orb were my classmates!
Ann Marenakos (Alum ’81, Suns)
a month ago
In honor of my Mom and Dad: for their gift of my education.
My Dad passed away in 2020, and my Mom passed away this May, 2025.
Marjorie sullivan (Grandparent ’32, ’33, Suns)
a month ago
Our grand daughters Elizabeth Girard and Margaret Girard are Ethel Walker students
pam johnson gammill (Alum ’87, Dials)
a month ago
In honor of Sally Goodrich...best coach ever!
I made lifelong friends at Walkers and some of my best childhood memories were created inside those walls at Cluett, Beaver Brook, and the sports fields.
Myra Morgan (Faculty/Staff, Dials)
a month ago
Always love to support Walker’s ongoing terrific education for young women! Thanks for all the wonderful memories of teaching girls in science at Walker’s from 1979-1990!
Kit Rohn (Alum ’82, Dials)
a month ago
In memory of Dr Eric Widmer.
Our remarkable Walker’s student are our future!
Susan Perillo (Faculty/Staff, Dials)
a month ago
In memory of Susanna A. Jones
Tim Joncas (Parent ’31, Unaffiliated / forgot!)
a month ago
In honor of Finley Joncas
Mommy and I are so proud of you. Keep being a great person!
Liss Couch-Edwards (Alum ’07, Faculty/Staff, Suns)
a month ago
In honor of Gwen Couch and Ned Edwards
Helen Koh (Alum ’81, Suns)
a month ago
In honor of Tracy Howell
Samuel Gonzalez (Alum ’13, Suns)
a month ago
GO SUNS
Anne Dobbin Bailliere (Alum ’59, Dials)
a month ago
In honor of Class of 1959
Katie Kenney (Alum ’84, Parent ’25, ’29, Suns)
a month ago
In memory of Eleanor Taft Tilton, my grandmother, EWS class of 1919
For turning out women willing to fight for what they believe in.
Lauren Phillips Jones (Parent ’27, Dials)
a month ago
Supporting Ethel Walker is always an easy ask!
Gail Chandler Gaston (Alum ’70, Suns)
a month ago
In memory of Linda deRoulet
Nicole Gregory (Alum ’13, Suns)
a month ago
Shout out to Mimi Duran for brining us back every year to play an alumnae field hockey game!!
Anonymous (Faculty/Staff, Dials)
a month ago
Go Walker's!
Yanhua Cao (Parent ’30, Suns)
a month ago
Supporting girls for good health
Gurukirn Khalsa (Alum ’69, Dials)
a month ago
The school has changed for the better since I attended.
Sarah Puckhaber (Alum ’07, Suns)
a month ago
Congratulations Jo!!! Love Pucky
Tracey Reifler (Alum ’82, Dials)
a month ago
In memory of Jeanne Ballentine Riegel ‘53, P’83
Katharine Swibold (Alum ’78, Suns)
a month ago
In honor of My classmates of the Great Class of 1978!
Alums before me made it possible for me to attend Walker's through financial aid, and I give back to Walker's so that girls today have the same great opportunity I had to get a Walker's education!
Cynthia Teresa Vega (Alum ’82, Dials)
a month ago
Life long friends and the importance of girls education
Clive Connor (Parent ’05, Unaffiliated / forgot!)
a month ago
EWS helped my daughter to attend by providing scholarships
Albrand Jo (Parent ’15, ’18, Suns)
a month ago
I love Walkers.
Eddy and Carol Lui (Parent ’27, Dials)
2 months ago
More power to Walker's!
Anonymous (Parent ’31, Suns)
2 months ago
We love the Walker’s community.
George Obiero (Parent ’32, Dials)
2 months ago
Keep integrating talents globally and supporting the students who are in need
Margaret Huling Bonz (Unaffiliated / forgot!)
2 months ago
In memory of Philip E. Bonz
Tara N Gunn (Unaffiliated / forgot!)
3 months ago
In memory of Valerie Hartshorne
Mrs. Hartshorne was a dynamic woman for many reasons. We shared a connection to Walker's. I briefly worked at Walker's Riding program, and she was an Alumni. A mentor to me indeed. I also have a relative who graduated Walker's. I am honored to give back.
Monique Restituyo (Parent ’27, Dials)
3 months ago
We are looking forward to meeting our daughter’s teachers, and our first Walker’s Family Weekend!
Kaiyu Dang (Parent ’27, Dials)
3 months ago
Super excited for Family Weekend!
Kathleen McCombe (Alum ’70, Dials)
5 months ago
Walker's continues to help girls have a voice and provide leadership into the future!
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