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