Photography by on March 15th, 2025 in Lifestyle

Miami, FL – March 15, 2025 – The Cushman School, Miami-Dade’s oldest private school, marked its remarkable 100-year legacy at its Centennial Gala on March 15, 2025, at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. The event, hosted by emcee Christopher Simmonds, featured performances by Naturally 7, DJ Mike Lingle, and violinist Kostia Lucky. The Gala, the school’s largest fundraising event, gathered over 600 distinguished guests to celebrate Cushman’s rich history of academic excellence, commitment to fostering compassionate leaders, and ongoing impact in the community. Proceeds support scholarships, innovative programs, and the school’s future growth. This year’s honorees included founder Dr. Laura Cushman, her successor Dr. Joan Lutton, and current Head Dr. Arvi Balseiro, highlighting a century of female leadership.

Dr. Arvi Balseiro

Dr. Arvi Balseiro

Dr. Joan Lutton

Cheryl Rogers

Laura Koza & Valerie Lease

Kostia Lucky

Sonia & Scott Hendler

Sarah Arnold, Andy Lutton, & Jennifer Arnold

Victoria Dunkerson & Jennifer Lutton

Carla Lowenstein DeTullio & Patricia Gilmore

Ami Patel & Michele Febres

Sara Harrington & Jackie Rosenfeld

Bella Ledda & Maryam Mahidashtizad

Jessica & Craig Slass

Susan Silver, Caroline Dorn, & Dr. Joan Lutton

Carla Lowenstein DeTullio, Basak Ihsanoglu, & Melissa Faber-Castell

Lisa Arvin, Dr. Arvi Balseiro, & Crissi Courtney

Caroline Berther & Alexandra Fabrikant

Crystal Gifford & Anjel Hartwell

Kacey & Michael Schock

Shontay & Kenneth Thompson, Dan Coughlin, & Ashley Arkels