“My husband and I wanted to provide our daughter with opportunities to be the best version of herself,” says Diane Restivo. “We discovered Cooke School when Maddie was in 7th grade. Because Cooke attends to the whole child and partners so closely with families, we can see her excelling academically, artistically, and socially. She’s kind and active and connected.”

“The principles of the school align with my own. At Cooke, our child is empowered to become a productive member of society,” says Todd Restivo, an experienced trial attorney and partner with Restivo & Murphy LLP. Over the years, the Restivos have generously given their time, leadership, and financial support to Cooke School. “We are grateful for all that Cooke has made possible for our daughter and feel compelled to do our part in extending that experience to other families.” As our founding families age retire from board service, Cooke School increasingly relies on emerging leaders like the Restivos.

Accurate as of 3/17/25

We're excited to introduce a new payment portal this year to make supporting Food for Thought more convenient than ever. You can access our secure online payment portal here. It's easy to use and provides an instant receipt.

If you prefer to pay by check, you can do so by sending your payment to our Central Office:
Cooke School Advancement
1713 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10029

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