CENTNER ACADEMY GALA
PRESENTED BY
DEAR CENTNER ACADEMY COMMUNITY,
We are thrilled to announce that we will be chairing the 4th Annual Centner Academy Gala, scheduled for April 11, 2026 at Baoli!
Our 2025 Gala was an unforgettable evening that raised an impressive $242,803 for our Scholarship Program. The excitement and joy from that night still echoes throughout our community and beyond. Last year, we provided $1,456,320 in scholarships. This incredible achievement was made possible with significant contributions from Leila & David Centner, who generously funded $1,213,517.
These scholarships are vital in bridging the gap between what families can afford and tuition, opening doors for students from aligned families to experience our incredible community.
Our school, established in 2019, has become a beacon of love, community, and connection, attracting families from all over the world to take part in our entrepreneurial approach to education.
This year, we are adding school enhancements that directly benefit your children to our gala mission, and we invite you to join us by becoming a Sponsor or Auction Item Donor. Your involvement will have a direct impact on the children and families in our special community.
We look forward to celebrating with you at this year’s gala on Saturday, April 11th. Expect an evening filled with laughter, dancing, spectacular music, delicious food, and a very exciting live auction.
Thank you for your continued support and generosity.
With love and gratitude,
Annabelle DeGrazio, Gala Chair
Mom of Alfie in 1st Grade & Sonia in PK3
Sara Monahan, Gala Chair
Mom of Sydney in Kindergarten & Gray in PK3
P.S.: Thank you to our truly amazing Gala Committee
Pink Diamond
Braun Sanchez Navarro Family
FOUNDERS
David & Leila Centner along with GALA CHAIRS
Annabelle DeGrazio & Sara Monahan
invite you to the 4TH ANNUAL CENTNER ACADEMY GALA
2026 HONOREES
HONORARY CHAIR
Avisha Kassir
Mom of Brickell 1st Grade, Twins Jagger & Legend PK3
VISIONARY AWARD
Jimena Hills
Mom of Seren 7th Grade & Audrey 3rd Grade
HUMANITARIAN AWARD
Xavier Rubio Franch
Dad of Ona 3rd Grade
PATRIOT AWARD
Beatriz Luengo & Yotuel Romero
Parents of D’Angelo 5th Grade & Zoe PK4
HONEY BEE AWARD
Kristel Diaz
Mom of Isla Grace PK4, Twins Aiden & Ivy PK2
Saturday, April 11th, 2026 | 7pm
Dress like you’re in St.Tropez
WHAT
Centner Academy’s 4th Annual Gala is an event to raise funds for qualified students who embody the core values at Centner Academy but do not have the means to cover the full cost of tuituion. This year the funds will also be allocated to school enhancements.
WHEN
Saturday April 11, 2026 | 7pm
WHERE
Baoli Miami
1906 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, Fl 33139
Valet Parking
ATTIRE
Dress like you’re in St Tropez
TICKETS & TABLES
Our Gala will be a cocktail-style celebration with open seating and chef driven food stations, encouraging guests to connect, move, and enjoy the vibrant and celebratory atmosphere throughout the evening - no formal sit-down dinner.
Individual Tickets
$199 early bird price until February 22
$275 each
GOAL
To raise substantial scholarship funds through ticket sales, sponsorships, silent and live auction, casino games, in-kind donations, and Fund-A-Scholarship.
SPONSORSHIP
PINK DIAMOND PRESENTING SPONSOR -
$125,000 (EXCLUSIVE)
● 10 Tickets for Gala with Access to VIP Table (Cocktail Style with a limited number of Reserved Tables - Exclusive Indoor Priority Seating)
● VIP Parking Spot at the Campus of Your Choice
● Exclusive Presenting Sponsor
● Exclusive participation as a Speaker in Live Program at Gala (Up to 5 minutes and may include a video)
● Logo on Screen as “Presenting Pink Diamond Sponsor”
● Post-Event Sizzle Reel including “Presenting Pink Diamond Sponsor” Logo
● Prominent Placement of Logo or Name in Invitation Video**
● Full 2-Page Ad Spread in the Gala Program Book, Ad on Back Cover, and Program Book Insert (to be designed by donor, printready by March 6, 2026)
● Logo on Gala Step & Repeat Backdrop
● Link to Presenting Sponsor’s Website from Gala Webpage
● Logo prominently displayed on Screen as Pink Diamond Presenting Sponsor along with other Sponsors
● Logo listed prominently as Presenting Pink Diamond Sponsor in Gala Program Book
● Logo listed prominently as Presenting Pink Diamond Sponsor on Gala Webpage
● Logo listed prominently as Presenting Pink Diamond Sponsor in Gala Recap Thank You Email to School Community
DIAMOND SPONSOR -
$75,000
● 10 Tickets for Gala with Access to VIP Table at Gala (Cocktail Style with a limited number of Reserved Tables - Exclusive Indoor Priority Seating)
● Full 2-Page Ad Spread in the Gala Program Book and Program Book Insert (to be designed by donor, print-ready by March 6, 2026)
● Post-Event Sizzle Reel including Sponsor Logo
● Prominent Placement of Logo or Name in Invitation Video**
● Logo on Gala Step & Repeat Backdrop
● Link to Sponsor’s Website from Gala Webpage
● Logo prominently displayed on Ballroom Screen in Diamond Sponsor Category along with other Sponsors
● Logo listed prominently as Diamond Sponsor in Gala Program Book
● Logo listed prominently as Diamond Sponsor on Gala Webpage
● Logo listed prominently as Diamond Sponsor in Gala Recap Thank You Email to School Community
* Logo/Name to be provided by Friday March 6, 2026.
SPONSORSHIP
PLATINUM SPONSOR - $50,000
● 10 Tickets for Gala with Access to VIP Table at Gala (Cocktail Style with a limited number of Reserved Tables - Exclusive Indoor Priority Seating)
● Post-Event Sizzle Reel including Sponsor Logo
● Prominent Placement of Logo or Name in Invitation Video**
● Full Page Ad in the Gala Program Book (to be designed by donor, print-ready by March 6, 2026)
● Logo on Gala Step & Repeat Backdrop*
● Link to Sponsor’s Website from Gala Webpage
● Logo prominently displayed on Ballroom Screen in Platinum Sponsor Category along with other Sponsors
● Logo listed prominently in Gala Program Book*
● Logo listed prominently on Gala Webpage
● Logo listed prominently in Gala Recap Thank You Email to School Community
GOLD SPONSOR - $25,000
● 10 Tickets for Gala with Access to VIP Table at Gala (Cocktail Style with a limited number of Reserved Tables, pending availability)
● 1/2 Page Ad in the Gala Program Book (to be designed by donor, print-ready by March 6, 2026)
● Logo on Gala Step & Repeat Backdrop*
● Link to Sponsor’s Website from Gala Webpage
● Logo listed prominently on Ballroom Screen in Gold Sponsor Category along with other Sponsors
● Logo listed prominently in Gala Program Book*
● Logo listed prominently on Gala Webpage
● Logo listed prominently in Gala Recap Thank You Email to School Community
SILVER SPONSOR - $12,500
● 6 Tickets for Gala (Cocktail Style with a limited number of Reserved Tables, pending availability)
● Logo on Gala Step & Repeat Backdrop*
● Link to Sponsor’s Website from Gala Webpage
● Logo prominently displayed on Ballroom Screen in Silver Sponsor Category along with other Sponsors
● Logo listed prominently in Gala Program Book*
● Logo listed prominently on Gala Webpage
● Logo listed prominently in Gala Recap Thank You Email to School Community
* Logo/Name to be provided by Friday March 6, 2026.
SPONSORSHIP
BRONZE SPONSOR -
$7,500
● 4 Tickets for Gala, (Cocktail Style)
● Link to Sponsor’s Website from Gala Webpage
● Logo displayed on Ballroom Screen in Bronze Sponsor Category along with other Sponsors
● Logo listed in Gala Program Book*
● Logo listed on Gala Webpage
● Logo listed in Gala Recap Thank You Email to School Community
PATRON SPONSOR -
$5,000
● 2 Tickets for Gala, (Cocktail Style)
● Logo displayed on Ballroom Screen in Patron Sponsor Category along with other Sponsors
● Logo listed in Gala Program Book*
● Logo listed on Gala Webpage
● Logo listed in Gala Recap Thank You Email to School Community
FRIEND OF CENTNER ACADEMY -
$2,500
● Name listed in Gala Program Book*
● Name listed on Gala Webpage
● Name listed in Gala Recap Thank You Email to School Community
* Logo/Name to be provided by Friday March 6, 2026.
AUCTION DONATIONS
We need your help!
We are calling on our community for support and donations.
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the Live and Silent Auctions have been a tremendous success, with every donated item playing a meaningful role in our fundraising goals.
With your support, these contributions not only help open doors for students and families who hope to be part of this truly special community, but also go directly toward meaningful school enhancements that benefit every student.
EXAMPLES OF AUCTION ITEMS:
• Event tickets (Sports, theater, etc.)
• Signed memorabilia
• Celebrity experiences
• Travel packages
• Priceless experiences
• Fine dining
• One-of-a-kind experiences
• Epic Adventures
• Private Plane experience
• A day on a yacht with lunch for 6
Retail value should exceed $250
Would you like to donate an experience, service or item to our auction? Do you have an exciting idea you would like to discuss? Please reach our Auction Chair, Natalie Barishok gala@centneracademy.com | (305) 790-8373
PTO BOARD
Karina Maggioni, President
Marica Morelli, Vice President
Kristel Diaz, Vice President & Treasurer
Kiana Lowrance, Secretary
Dania Maida, Front-End Treasurer
GALA
COMMITTEE
Jimena Hills
Olga Karnaushenko
Monica Mullett
Bianca Erickson
Portia Solano
Natalie Barishok, Auction Chair
Mom of Angelina in 6th Grade
Shannel and Joseph Casucci, Ticket Sales Chairs
Parents of Olimpia in 6th Grade, Aleta in 4th Grade & Marcello in Kindergarten
Derek DeGrazio, Host Dad of Alfie in 1st Grade & Sonia in PK3
Emily Townsend, Sponsorship Chair
Josh Hills, Host Dad of Seren in 7th Grade & Audrey in 3rd Grade
learning of the whole child. We are providing our students with the experiences, opportunities and skills to become lifelong learners, critical thinkers and emotional ninjas, all while keeping their minds and bodies super healthy!
VISION
While the PTO supports many events and initiatives throughout the year to enhance the experiences of our children, this Gala is focused on raising funds to support scholarships and school enhancements that directly benefit your children!
• Inspire Curiosity & Lifelong Learning
• Promote Emotional Intelligence throughout Our School
• Documented financial need
• Positive participation of the student in the Centner Academy community,
• Student embodiment of Centner Academy’s values and behavior inside and outside the school setting
• Positive involvement of the student’s parents in the Centner Academy community
• As a recipient of a Scholarship or Financial Aid, you are an Ambassador of Centner Academy, positively representing the school within and outside of the school setting.
Scholarship and Financial Aid Recipients:
• Commit to volunteer hours.
• Act as a School Ambassador by promoting the school in the community.
• Promote a positive, constructive, collaborative School culture.
• Student shall maintain a 3.0 or greater GPA.
garden with engaging musical and dramatic play equipment, and toward developing a more professional studio space for our Elementary and Middle School students to support creative and media-based learning.
CENTNER ACADEMY GALA
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