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REINBERGER PARENT/ CHILD RESOURCE CENTER
HPC
RECEIVES CY PRES AWARD
It was an exciting summer for the Reinberger Parent/Child
Resource Center. In late June, Mrs. Karen Goulandris,
director of the Resource Center, received a phone call from
After the event, and when the numbers were finalized the
total gift to the Reinberger Parent/Child Resource Center
was $225,184.04! The Resource Center will use the funds to
Hanna Perkins Center friends NEWSLETTER
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the law firm of Dworken & Bernstein letting her know that expand programming. Upcoming ideas include, a new moth- SECOND EDITION Winter 2008
the Resource Center would be a recipi- ers group to provide an opportunity for
ent of a generous award; however, the
amount could not be disclosed until an
new mothers to discuss parenting issues/
concerns; a youth leadership program
THE TALE OF TWO CENTERS THE FRIENDS OF HANNA PERKINS CENTER
As the first Hanna Perkins Center on Cornell Road in University Jackie Acho, Margaret Benham, Chandra Daga,
upcoming Cy Pres Award Luncheon. for children ages 13-18; scholarship
Circle faced the wrecking ball this past summer, it seems timely Kathy Fehrenbach, Carmen Fonseca, Luz Haack,
programs for summer camps; a Spanish
to honor our history and recognize our growth. It is a rich history Lainie Hadden, Lisa Hamilton, Judy Holmes, Maria Kaiser,
Mr. Patrick Perotti, lawyer and partner language enrichment program; and a Rosalie Litt, Susie Mandel, Sharon Milligan, Robin Oliva,
mom & tot dance class and a course in that combines the philanthropy and volunteerism of some of
from Dworken & Bernstein Co., L.P.A. Margaret Ransohoff, Gann Roberts, JoAnn Roux,
Cleveland’s “first families” and the legacy of Dr. Anny Katan,
uses Cy Pres to distribute unclaimed babysitting. Brad Solomon, Alice Stratton, Suzanne Utley,
a childhood friend of Anna Freud in Vienna.
funds from class action lawsuits. “Cy Courtney Watson and Meg Weingart
Pres” is a doctrine used in class actions To learn more about the Cy Pres award Dr. Katan came to Cleveland in the wake of WW II and met
to handle settlement monies which are and other agencies that have benefited Eleanor Hosley, president of Cleveland’s Day Nursery Associa-
unclaimed by class members after distri- from Mr. Perotti’s generosity, visit tion. Parents of young children began to ask Dr. Anny for advice
bution is finished. www.ohiolawyersgiveback.org. and guidance. Recalling her work with mothers on behalf of And now nearly 60 years since Dr. Anny and Ms. Hosley’s
their children in war-ravaged Holland, Dr. Anny, and Ms. Hosley collaboration, a descendant of the Perkins family serves as
On July 18, 2008, The Reinberger envisioned a therapeutic nursery school. Children in such a Chairman of the Hanna Perkins Center’s Board of Trustees and
setting, they believed, would be helped to become ready for the school and clinic remain true to Dr. Katan’s research and
Parent/Child Resource Center learned
Mr. Perotti & Mrs. Gouladris school while their parents received guidance and support in practice of involving parents in the emotional life and develop-
that the award amount was $221,500! ment of their children. Today some 50 family, community and
fostering their children’s development.
Mr. Perotti learned about the Reinberger Parent/Child corporate foundations support the Center annually, along with
Resource Center in 2007, when he attended the “Week of
The Reinberger Parent/Child Resource Center In the fall of 1951, their dream took shape in “Children’s House,” individual donors and a strong board of trustees.
the Young Child” celebration with his daughter. At the the popular name of the University Hospitals Nursery School.
2008 classes for cooking, art, roller skating Flora Stone Mather, Samantha Hanna, Louise Humphrey
Cy Pres award luncheon, Mr. Perotti spoke of his personal The model proved both popular and effective and during the
experience having attended the event, the fun his daugh- and woodworking and more. school’s first decade, Dr. Anny trained more child therapists and and Gertrude Oliva, to whom we owe our gratitude for their
ter had, and how engaged all of the children were with the Call for times and drop-in hours 216-929-0201 recruited others from Anna Freud’s training program in London recognition of the needs of young children, would be pleased
activities that were offered. to help her in her work. In 1961, a kindergarten was added and to see the school and center today with its Butterfly Garden and
the school was moved to Cornell Road. It was renamed Hanna expanded training facilities for therapists and the Hadden Clinic
...................................................................................................................................................................... Perkins in recognition of the longstanding support of the day serving children and teens. The Hadden Clinic is named for Dr.
nursery movement in Cleveland by the Hanna and Perkins John Hadden, a beloved psychiatrist and psychoanalyst. Lainie
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A FRIEND OF THE HPC? CONTACT JUDY HOLMES...judyw791@gmail.com families. In the late 1960s, leadership of the Center shifted to Hadden, trustee and Hanna Perkin’s greatest friend, epitomizes
Dr. and Mrs. Furman, legendary for their contribution to the the spirit of philanthropy and volunteerism that has been the
...................................................................................................................................................................... research and further growth of Dr. Anny’s mission. (we’ll be backbone of the Center.
telling their story in a future edition) As the years passed, the
HPC scope and services of the school and center grew, as did the need Surely, Dr. Katan, who regards us from an imposing photo at
for more space. the Center would delight at the children who have the unique
Hanna Perkins Center friends opportunity to share in the knowledge she planted in Cleveland a
19910 Malvern Road In 2002, a new era for the Center began when the Shaker Heights half century ago.
Shaker Heights, OH 44122 City Council accepted Hanna Perkins’ proposal to move to the
former Malvern Elementary School in Shaker Heights. After The tale of two centers is a tale of philanthropy in Cleveland, the
extensive renovation of the building, Hanna Perkins received the work of Dr. Katan and acknowledgement that “ the old informs
2005 Cleveland Restoration Society’s Preservation Award. the new” at Hanna Perkins.
The former Hanna Perkins Center The new Hanna Perkins Center
in the University Circle area of Cleveland in the former Malvern Elementary School
in Shaker Heights
GRANDMOTHERS’ CORNER HPC COMMUNITY GARDEN HANNA PERKINS 2008 SYMPOSIUM FORUM October 24-26
EXCITEMENT VS. FUN This summer Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development In late October, Hanna Perkins drew therapists from around feelings and rights of children.” This year’s honoree was Patrick
In most circles, “exciting” and “excitement” are positive expanded its gardening opportunities to families in the the country for the annual Symposium Forum. The focus of Perotti, partner of Dworken & Bernstein Co., L.P.A. Hanna
words often considered synonymous with “fun.” A movie, community. In the past, Mrs. Karen Goulandris, director this year’s meeting was the work with children and parents in Perkins’s Parent/Child Resource Center was the recipient of “Cy
a television program, even an activity for young children, of the Resource Center, held Saturday gardening classes for Psychoanalytic Schools. A catered reception and supper followed Pres” class action funds amounting to a gift of $221,500.00. Mr.
is praised for being exciting. Using the common defini- children and parents where participants worked together Friday’s sessions and included the Dr. John A. Hadden, Jr. Perotti was impressed by the “Week of the Young Child” event
tion, the opposite of “exciting” is “boring,” and “boring” to plant, tend and harvest the Hanna Perkins Garden. This Memorial Lecture. This year’s lecture featured a presentation held in Furman Hall last April. The event, now in its fourth
by consultants who shared their experiences in learning and year, was organized by PCRC director, Karen Goulandris. Mr.
is to be avoided at all costs. year we experimented with dividing the garden into sections
implementing the Hanna Perkins model of consultation over Perotti’s generosity in chosing the PCRC and recognizing its
and for a fee, neighboring residents, Hanna Perkins School
the past year in infant and toddler programs in child care value as a resource to the community were
The term “excitement,” however, can also refer to agita- families, and Hanna Perkins Center clinic associates planted centers in Fresno, CA. gratefully acknowledged at the dinner.
tion, overstimulation, and loss of control – the opposite their own individual garden plots. The Hanna Perkins Center
of calm. Parents, observing their overexcited children Community Garden works in cooperation with the Ohio Saturday sessions included reports from work in the Lucy The Inside Helper Award, was presented to Joan Horwitz, and
running around in circles, coming close to knocking over State University Extension. OSU provides plants, seeds Daniel’s School in North Carolina modeled after Hanna to Lorraine Weisman. This award honors remarkable work by
the birthday cake, Christmas tree, or each other, exhort and educational information for our gardeners. If you are Perkins. Research was presented also by Hanna Perkins staff. Hanna Perkins’ staff. Joan Horwitz was honored for many years
them to stop and “calm down.” These moments are interested in learning more about our community garden and of service as both a teacher and then as Educa-
definitely NOT “fun” – especially when a child, in how to acquire a garden plot contact Karen Goulandris at The much-anticipated Annual Banquet and tion Director of the Hanna Perkins School
addition to the cake or the tree, suffers some damage. (216) 929-0201. Awards Dinner was held Saturday evening and Lorraine for her 30 years as a Hanna
at the Shaker Country Club. Symposium Perkins child analytic candidate, clinic associate,
You’ve already learned to spot the signs that your child is participants were joined by HPC staff, teach- training faculty member, and teacher-therapist
............................................................................... ers, trustees and supporters of the Center and in the Toddler Program. Mrs. Horwitz will
getting overstimulated. His voice raises both in pitch and
their guests. retire this year after 16 years as the Educational
volume, his eyes narrow and his teeth clench with aggres-
Director of The Hanna Perkins School. Mrs.
sion or, if he is the victim of some other overexcited child,
his eyes widen with fear and approaching tears. You feel
UPCOMING EVENTS AND PROGRAMS Each year two awards are given at the banquet,
the Eleanor M. Hosley Award and the Inside
Weisman moved to Chicago.
the need to jump in and stop the running, the wrestling, Helper Award. The Symposium Forum weekend concluded
the tickling, before the loud laughter turns to loud sobs. Discussion group for FIRST-TIME MOTHERS with a group discussion of the role of the
You can hear your mother’s words from your childhood starting in January ‘09 The Eleanor M. Hosley Award is given each psychoanalytic school within the community
coming out of your mouth saying, “Now, just stop before Lead initially by noted consultant to area schools and year to an individual who has demonstrated Lorraine Weisman, and the supportive role of the Alliance for
someone gets hurt!” But you may want to squelch that Hanna Perkins Clinic Associate, Debby Paris. “kind, effective, consideration of the needs, co-recipient of the 2008 Inside Psychoanalytic Schools.
impulse, because you don’t want to spoil the “fun.” Helper Award, and Tom Barrett
Go with your first reaction and stop the escalation of TODDLER CLASS
excitement before it takes over and the “fun” ends in
A substantive and fun 2 day-a-week morning program
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bandaids or broken table lamps or worse. Your child may
for parents and children 15 months to 3 years, supporting
even protest that he and his friends were just playing, that
no one will get hurt. But he in fact is not enjoying this growth and development through toddlerhood TEACHER FEATURE: MRS. HORWITZ
scary excitement and will quickly accept a substitute Contact Educational Director, Joan Horwitz
activity that you suggest. 216-929-0193 Ask Joan Horwitz how long she has been at Hanna Perkins using films by Encyclopedia Britanica to teach social studies,”
and she’ll tell you she doesn’t know. Her connection to Hanna she remembers. Dr. Spock influenced Joan in her early years in
Perkins is so long and so deep that she has trouble pinpointing education, which she characterizes as “perhaps a foreshadowing.”
Your child will enjoy holiday and other special celebra- Look for upcoming information on our February exactly when it began. “I started as a teacher sometime in the
tions the most when he feels sufficiently in control of his WINTER GARDEN PARTY late 60’s” says Joan, “and I left in 1987 for five years and came Married to Marc Horwitz, an adult psychoanalyst, Joan and her
experiences. You can help him feel in control by providing back as Director of Education in 1992.” husband live in the Cleveland area. She is mother to Margo,
him ways to be an active participant in as many parts a mom and lawyer and Steven, an oncologist. Margo and her
Dinner to benefit our school’s SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
of the celebration as you can: He can help make the Joan is a Cleveland native, having grown up husband, Marty, an opthamologist, live in
Saturday, April 18, 2009 at the Center
decorations; he can set the table for the guests; he can be in Cleveland Heights and graduated from Birmingham, Michigan. Steven and Joan’s
told ahead of time exactly what will happen and when Cleveland Heights High School. She received daughter-in-law, Nicole, live in Manhattan.
(no surprises) and allowed to make choices where possible. The 5th Annual Week of The Young Child a BS degree in education from the Mather
You can protect him from becoming overstimulated by “EDUCATIONAL FUN FAIR”-Saturday, April 18, 2009 College of the Western Reserve Univer- Mrs. Horwitz , as she is known to many school
pacing the activities and choosing ones appropriate to Free, fun activities for children ages 2-8 sity before it became Case Western Reserve children and parents, will be retiring at the
his age level. University. Early experiences include student end of the school year. She will be missed by
teaching at Fairfax Elementary. “One of the an admiring faculty, who praised her work at
For more information call 216-991-4472 things I noticed was the new teacher was asked HPC at an awards banquet in October and
Have fun having fun together!
www.hannaperkins.org to do things that the more seasoned staff did many, many parents and children whom she
-Kathleen Smith not want to try. So I found myself teaching has touched with her warmth, competence,
the ‘writing road to reading technique’ and and understanding.
Mrs. Joan Horwitz
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