Endowed Funds

Shelton offers a customized education, tailored to the learning needs of students. But what sets the school apart, is that Shelton offers this customized learning in a mainstream environment. Shelton's students participate in the same activities as any other student in any other school, whether athletics, arts, student clubs or academic clubs.

Data shows that students who are educated within the Shelton model gain a uniquely critical skill set that gives them an advantage over others for both college and adult life.

Our success depends on the ability to continue to build our mainstream environment and programs for educators, areas that can only be expanded through financial support.

A healthy endowment ensures a healthy future for the school, its programs and students. This endowment will greatly enhance and help guarantee Shelton's ability to provide a state-of-the-art education for every student, both today and well into the future.

Shelton has identified four primary opportunities where Endowment support will be important in future years.

Faculty and Staff Salaries and Benefits
Financial Aid
Enhanced Curriculum Programs and Improved Facilities
Community Outreach/Research

Memorial Endowed Scholarship Funds

Danny Cummiskey

Danny Cummiskey attended Shelton, beginning in Lower School and graduating in 2003. In that time he developed into one of the hardest working servants in our world. He was a selfless student who put in as much time helping our school programs as any athlete or coach. He was a manager in sports and gave his time freely without even being asked to do tasks. He loved helping others, and that carried him through his life. He was working at Shelton with Middle School Football as an assistant volunteer manager in the fall of 2017. Due to some health issues Danny passed from this life on October 17th, 2017. Those of us blessed to know Danny miss him and his kind spirit on a regular basis. He was one of the points of light in this world that President George H. W. Bush encouraged.

Danny touched many lives in his 33 years of his kindness and service to others. We all have an opportunity to show our gratitude for Danny by honoring him at Shelton with a scholarship in his name. The Danny Cummiskey Endowed Scholarship Fund honors Danny, and it also honors a deserving Shelton student with financial assistance for tuition.

Kierstin Eaddy

In 2012, Kierstin Eaddy entered Shelton School as seventh grader, excited about the opportunities that awaited her.

In her two years at Shelton, Kierstin was outstanding, soaring both in academics and athletics. Not only did she successfully complete eighth grade with honors, maintaining an A average, Kierstin broke numerous track records. She even participated in the Junior Olympics national qualifier event in San Marcos, TX.

Kierstin also set an example for all. She won praise from both her teachers and peers, actively participated in Girl Scouts and volunteered with SpiritHorse, a not-for-profit organization where she donated many hours to help autistic children build skills and confidence.

At the final awards ceremony for eighth grade, Kierstin was recognized for her special qualities of integrity and compassion and was unanimously selected for the Spirit of Shelton Award. Several of her fellow students commented: “I have never seen such a positive person,” and “She is an awesome friend, honest and good.”

The entire Shelton community mourns the loss of such an exceptional young person who achieved so much in 14 years. For those who were privileged to know her, Kierstin will always bring to mind a beautiful, giving spirit, full of fun and talent. Her legacy will always include the exceptional standards by which she lived.

Betty Glasheen

Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Glasheen joined Shelton School in January 1979. At the time, Shelton had 111 students. Betty has experienced Shelton in numerous places and spaces throughout its history – shopping center spaces, churches, and several campuses. At the time of her retirement in May 2019, Betty will have served Shelton for 40 years and worked with every one of Shelton’s executive directors. Shelton today is the largest independent school worldwide for intelligent students who happen to have a learning difference.

Known affectionately as “Mama G” in the Shelton community, Betty was active in every aspect of Shelton life from 1979 to 2019. She planted pumpkins in the glorious garden space at Shelton’s Swift Campus. She tap-danced and participated in a rendition of The Telephone Song, a la Bye Bye Birdie, in Shelton’s staff musical, The Shelton Show. She held sleep-overs on campus in the days when such things were allowed – these were sought-after events. Betty has always been about creating fun.

From 1990 until May 2008, Betty served as Head of Shelton’s Lower School. After that time, being of a non-retiring nature, and following in the footsteps of the non-retiring Executive Director Emerita Joyce Pickering, Betty took on a new role as Alumni / Parent Relations Coordinator, a position she held until full retirement in 2019. Today Betty is still creating fun, rotating from Texas to Florida to be with family and friends. She greets former students and their parents, as well as parents new to Shelton. She shares with them much of the school’s history.

The Betty Glasheen Endowed Lower School Faculty Fund will make it possible for Lower School faculty to experience unique professional development opportunities. If their Shelton lives are filled with only a fraction of Betty’s zest, then it will have been a full life. As Betty often says to others, “If you’re lucky enough to go to Shelton, you’re lucky enough.”

Michael "Mikey" Halperin

Michael "Mikey" Halperin (Shelton Class of 2014) died at the age of 27 in June 2023. Mikey started at Shelton in 2003 and was the Salutatorian of the Class of 2014. He also was President of the National Honor Society and Math Club. In addition, he was All-District in soccer and track and All-State in cross country. During his senior year, he starred in Shelton's production of "The Man Who Came To Dinner." After graduation, Mikey attended the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin, then left to pursue a career buying and selling rare comic books and other collectibles. He founded My Key Comics in 2018. He is survived by the Halperin family, including his parents, Jim and Gayle, his brother, Dave, his uncle, Stuart Ziaks, his girlfriend of eight years, Gabby Gaudette, three aunts and uncles and eight cousins.

Stephen Warder Hipp

The Stephen Warder Hipp Memorial Scholarship honors Mr. Hipp, a Shelton parent who died in June 2023. He was the spouse of Brian Rogers and the father of Shelton students Hayden and Ellie. He was born in Nairobi, Kenya, where his father was an executive for the Singer company. Stephen grew up in Florida, graduated from Emory University with a Bachelor of Science in Economics in 1989 and became a Certified Public Accountant. He worked at a number of accounting and finance companies in Atlanta, including Ernst & Young, Bank of Austria Creditanstalt and G.E. Capital. He finished his career with a long tenure as a Managing Director at Goldman Sachs in Dallas. Mr. Hipp also sat on several public and private corporate boards and nonprofits, including Priority Technology Holdings and Studio Movie Grill. He was particularly dedicated to his work on the homeless cause with Family Gateway.

Will Holmes

The Will Holmes Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 2021 to honor Will and support tuition assistance for a deserving student. Will, 14, of Midland, TX, died on November 22, 2021. He was a Shelton ninth grader. Will started at Shelton in the fifth grade and earned straight A's in his last semester as a student there. Last year as an eighth grader, Will was the recipient of the Spirit of Shelton Award and was one of four boys nominated for the Adele Wolf Award, which is the highest honor that can be awarded to eighth grade students who exhibit 100 percent in leadership, sportsmanship and citizenship. Will was an aspiring graphic designer, a member of the award-winning Shelton Drumline and a caring friend to all. Will is survived by parents, Mary Jane and Bill Holmes, sisters, Beth Ann Holmes, and Mary Claire Holmes of Midland.

Andy Krippner

Andy Krippner was a 2010 graduate of Shelton. He was much loved by his classmates, teachers and staff. At the 2010 Honors Program, he was presented with the June Shelton Award, which is given to someone who embodies the courage, perseverance and integrity of our founder. Throughout high school, Andy’s plan was to enlist in the army after graduation. After serving our country, he planned to go to college with the goal of following in his father’s footsteps and becoming a minister.

Andy was killed in action May 23, 2011 in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. He served our country and carried the load in the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Private First Class. In his memory we invite others to help carry the load. The Andy Krippner Scholarship is awarded to Shelton students who most embody Andy’s spirit.

Joseph Paul (Joey) Wolf

Joseph Paul (Joey) Wolf was born August 6, 1982 in Harrisburg, PA. He passed away unexpectedly at his home in Hilton Head, SC on January 24, 2019.

He was a graduate of Shelton School of Dallas in 2002. While at Shelton, he participated in theater and was an assistant with the football team. He developed enduring relationships with teachers and made many life-long-friends. Following high school, he attended New York Institute of Technology, where he obtained a degree in Culinary Arts. Following graduation at NYIT, Joey moved to Hilton Head, SC. During his time there, he held numerous positions in the culinary field and was a friendly face to customers and co-workers alike.

Joey was an avid sports fan. He loved the Dallas Cowboys and attended most home games. He also enjoyed NASCAR and attended most of the Texas races. He enjoyed the beach, golfing and travel. He was strongly rooted in his Christian faith.

He was a devoted son who loved spending time with his parents and family. Joey was known for his infectious laugh, his bright smile, and his kind nature. He made friends everywhere he went, and was well known all over Hilton Head Island.

The Joseph Paul (Joey) Wolf Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in 2019 to honor Joey and support Tuition Assistance for a deserving student.

Contact Us
For more information, please contact the Shelton Development Office at 972-774-1772, Ext. 2230, or email Julie Griffith, Development Officer, at jgriffith@shelton.org.