Join us on Saturday, May 20 from 6-9pm as we recognize Head of School Karen Dresden for her transformational leadership and celebrate 23 years of Capital City Public Charter School.
At this event, we will recognize and celebrate the incredible impact that Karen has made on DC students. This summer, Karen will be stepping down as Head of School of Capital City, which she co-founded in 2000. The first parent-founded public charter school in DC, Capital City began with just 135 students and now serves more than 1,000 students in PreK-12th grades.
A portion of your ticket helps support our enrichment programs and whole child approach, both initiatives that are dear to Karen's heart. Additional sponsorship packages are available here.
Refreshments and food will be served. Cocktail attire is encouraged.
*Please note: This is a 21 and older event only.*
Event Details
Saturday, May 20, 2023
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Hook Hall at 3400 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010
"For the last 30 years Karen has worked tirelessly to improve education quality and equity in learning outcomes for children and youth in the District of Columbia. As a founding principal of Capital City in 2000, Karen is the only head of school that many of our current and past students and parents have known, her name synonymous with the school’s mission and culture. Karen’s leadership has embodied our core values including creativity, a love of learning, commitment to community and a deep rooted sense of personal and civic responsibility."
— Dr. Nitika Tolani, Chair, Board of Trustees for Capital City Public Charter School
Thank you to our sponsors and host committee for helping to make this event possible!
ADVOCATE
COLLABORATOR
PARTNER
HOST COMMITTEE
Susan Bell
David P. Bennett & Michael C. Hargreaves
Kathryn Byrd
Camila Camborda
John Campbell
Laina & Winston Cox
Sarah Gaudreau & Hiram Puig-Lugo
Quameice Harris
Anne Herr & Karl Jentoft
Simmons Lettre
Donna Rattley Washington & Adrian Washington
Susan Sabella
Brittain Villaflor
"Capital City gives me hope for the world."
— Andrea Carlson Barrett, founding Board member
Join our event sponsors!
Sponsors support this momentous occasion. Learn more about our Sponsorship Levels by downloading this document or clicking below.
Please respond by April 1st to receive maximum benefit from your sponsorship.
Sponsors who respond by May 1st will still be recognized during the event.
Questions about becoming a sponsor? Contact our development office at development@ccpcs.org.
Other ways to support the event?
Send a message (written or video) about Karen Dresden's leadership and Capital City. Email development@ccpcs.org to send your message.
We look forward to celebrating with you on May 20, 2023!
