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Use of Personal Information

We do not collect any personal information unless you voluntarily provide it by sending us e-mail, participating in a survey, or completing an online form. Personal information submitted will not be transferred to any non-affiliated third parties unless otherwise stated at the time of collection. When a user submits personally identifiable information it is used only for the purpose stated at the time of collection.

Consent

Where consent for the use and disclosure of personal information is required, the school will seek consent from the appropriate person. In the case of a student’s personal information, the school will seek the consent from the students parent or guardian, depending on the circumstances.

Cookies

A cookie is a small text file stored by your browser that allows the website to “remember” your preferences such as calendar settings and site bookmarks on the site from visit to visit, or to maintain your “logged in” status when visiting protected areas . Usage of a cookie is in no way linked to any personally identifiable information while on our site. Web browsers have settings allowing you to reject cookies, or selectively accept cookies, or delete cookies previously accepted. Please be aware that rejecting or deleting cookies from our website may make certain functions unavailable to you.

Log Files

Like most standard website servers we use website statistic packages such as Google Analytics to analyze trends in how our website is accessed and utilized. Information monitored includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, geographic location of visitors (country, city), browser type, internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, platform type, date/time stamp, time spent on pages, and keywords used to find our site via search engines. This information is anonymous and cannot be directly linked to individual users. We may use it to identify high-use or low-use areas of the site, pinpoint problem areas of the site, analyze broad demographic trends in our visitors, and make decisions about how to make it easier for people to find and navigate our website.

Links

This website may contain links to other sites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of each and every Web site that collects personally identifiable information. This privacy statement applies solely to information collected by this website.

Security

This website takes every precaution to protect our users’ personal information. Whenever users  submit personal information (such as contact info or credit card info) via online forms, registration, or online purchase, upon submission that information is encrypted via the highest level of SSL (Secured Sockets Layer) available.  Servers that store personally identifiable information are in a secure environment. Under no circumstances are credit card numbers permanently stored on our website servers.

Non-secured Communications

Posts to discussion forums, discussion boards, and comments to blogs are viewable by other users. When these areas are not in a password protected area, they may be viewable by the general public.  Please be aware of this when posting personal information in these areas.

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NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS
Cooke School and Institute admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Dr. Mary Clancy

Associate Head of School, K-12

During her 18 years at Cooke, Mary wore many hats, and she made multitasking look easy. At times, an educator, school administrator, or mentor; at other times, a friend and cheerleader. But also a humorous, humble leader who cared deeply for every child, parent, and friend who passed through Cooke’s doors.

We honor Mary for the way she used all her talents to cultivate, create, and implement new programming, strategic initiatives, and organizational growth. As each year passed, our board, families, supporters and students had new, bold dreams, and Mary worked tirelessly to make those dreams a reality.

She looked forward to the future while still cherishing the presence and potential of each individual student, as they were, in the present moment. Right before she left, she said, “I am so proud of the work we do here. Know that even when I am not here in the building every day, I am always cheering for all of you, for all of Cooke, and for all the things yet to come.”

We honor Mary for her determination and insightful leadership; she exemplifies the Cooke spirit, and under her direction, our school became a “home” for generations of students. She helped us build community, and together we watched students learn and grow, spreading their wings and exploring the world of possibilities that lay before them.

Mary continues to play an important role at Cooke as an Education Consultant, while teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses as an Adjunct Professor at New York University and an Assistant Professor of Special Education at Empire State University.

Beyond her professional work, Mary remains a busy wife and mom. Both Jamie and Alice are steadfast Cooke supporters and can be seen at every school musical and basketball game. Her 9-year-old daughter Alice sums up her mom’s contributions best. In a recent writing assignment on “inspiration,” Alice described Cooke students as “nice, funny, creative and good people,” adding that her mom’s work as a “princable” inspires her to be her best self.

Sherri Shepherd

Cooke Transitions Parent, Internship Partner

Comedian, actress, author, and Daytime Emmy Award–winning talk show host Sherri Shepherd holds a title she values just as deeply: Cooke parent. Her son, JT, is a student in the Transitions program, where he is building the vocational and communication skills that define Cooke’s approach to young-adult success.

When JT joined Transitions, Sherri quickly became an active partner. After learning about Cooke’s vocational training model, she offered internship placements at her talk show studio. Over the past three years, Transitions students have joined her production team, contributing to a variety of projects, including distributing audience give-aways and designing cast & crew printed menus. These hands-on experiences reflect the real-world preparation at the heart of Cooke’s mission.

With a three-decade career spanning television hits such as 30 Rock, Friends, and Everybody Loves Raymond, as well as her current talk show, Sherri, film projects, podcast, and children’s book, Sherri has built a platform that reaches millions. She uses that platform not only to entertain, but to advocate for inclusion and opportunity.

Through her partnership with Cooke, Sherri helps ensure that students like JT gain the confidence, skills, and professional exposure needed to thrive beyond the classroom.

Planning Giving

Legacy giving is very important to Cooke’s sustainability.  Please contact Michael Eaton at Advancement@Cookeschool.org for more information.

Through the Affinity Membership Program, TD Bank will make an annual contribution to Cooke School based on the activity of all participating members’ TD Bank accounts.

Eligible accounts include:

  • Checking – Business & Consumer

  • Savings

  • Money Market

  • Certificate of Deposit

  • Retirement

If you are already a TD Bank customer, please visit any one of their locations and ask to have your balances included as part of the Cooke’s Affinity Membership Program (code: A1923).

Please see the Affinity Membership Program flyer for more information.