SOLD OUT 20th Anniversary Gala Cocktail Reception

On Thursday, May 1, The Foundation in Support of Educational Excellence will host an annual fundraising gala to celebrate the Charter School of Educational Excellence’s 20th anniversary and to honor the leader who brought charter schools to New York, The Honorable George E. Pataki, Former Governor of the State of New York — along with our founders Eduardo LaGuerre and Sobeida Cruz whose vision and perseverance led to the creation of Yonkers’ first and only charter school. We will also present a memorial award as a tribute to the late Joe Cotter for his profound contributions to the school’s success.

Each of these honorees has made significant contributions to the success of the Charter School of Educational Excellence (CSEE) and each is an unparalleled leader who has made invaluable contributions to the community.

Since last year’s gala, CSEE has continued to achieve remarkable milestones. The school opened a state-of-the-art fitness center; celebrated a state championship victory by the girls’ volleyball team; began rehearsals for its spring production, Seussical the Musical, set for May 16 & 17; and welcomed the NBA and the Hospital for Special Surgery, which filmed a national high school sports training safety video featuring CSEE student-athletes.

We hope you’ll join us on May 1, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Kanopi in White Plains, to recognize these achievements and enjoy an exquisite dining experience curated by critically acclaimed chef and CSEE friend Anthony Goncalves.