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CELEBRATING OUR SCHOOLS Discover 2026
Thursday, April 30, 2026 5-7:30 PM Pasadena City Hall Courtyard
Honoring Dawn and Jim O’Keeffe
Join the Pasadena Educational Foundation, community leaders, and supporters of public education for Celebrating Our Schools: Discover 2026, a vibrant evening dedicated to championing the students and educators of Pasadena Unified School District. Together, we help make possible the opportunities that allow students to pursue their hopes and aspirations.
Honoring Dawn and Jim O’Keeffe
Dawn and Jim O’Keeffe are longtime supporters, volunteers, and champions of Pasadena Unified School District and public education. As filmmakers, they produced Go Public: A Day in the Life of an American School District, a powerful documentary highlighting the experiences of students and educators and the vital role public schools play in our communities. Through their advocacy, storytelling, and ongoing service, they continue to elevate awareness and support for public education.
Interactive Student Showcase
Experience hands-on exhibits and presentations that highlight student talent, creativity, and achievement from schools across the district.
In the Courtyard
Enjoy light bites, drinks, and time to connect in the beautiful Pasadena City Hall Courtyard.
Tickets are available in-person at the event.
Tickets are available in-person at the event.
What a Night!
Read more here.
Thank you to our 2026 Patrons & Sponsors
LUMINARY
VISIONARY
Erik Berg
INNOVATOR
Frances & Craig Dayman
Tammy & Tim Godley
Dawn & Jim O’Keeffe
PIONEER
Del Lile
Claire Panosian Dunavan
CREATOR
Bill & Claire Bogaard
Karen and Tim Burgess
Margaret and Jeff Kean
Rick and Myrna Kidd
Julia McCallin and Kevin Strotz
Dennis McNamara and Lynne Sullivan
Karina Montilla Edmonds & Carter Dandridge
Angie O’Brien & Dan Smith
Kathy Onoye
Dr. Elizabeth Pomeroy
Luisa Rengifo-Estrada & Luis Navarro
ORIGINATOR
Marilyn & George Brumder • Mimi & Paul Carter
Representative Judy Chu
Niki Elliott & Chad Harris • Joan & John Fauvre
Jonathan Fuhrman & Susan Kane
Jose & Catherine Gomez • Marguerite Hougasian
Felita and Michael Kealing • Judy Kleinman
Jennifer Miyake-Trapp & Jason Trapp
Linda Morales • Glenn & Carol Pomerantz
Miles Prince & Kenneth Totrakarn
Dr. Ann Snow & Hon. Richard Honn
Lori Touloumian • Marilyn Zeronian
LEADER
The Steinhauser Group, LLC
George and Sara Abdo • Michelle Richardson Bailey • Dave Banis • Tink Cheney and Barry Jones • Donald Cobleigh • Vannia De La Cuba • Sarah Deschenes & Ken Farley • Bart & Sharon Doyle • Lawton & Melanie Gray • Roger and Marilynne Kennedy Wilander • Sharon Lefler • Gene and Joanne Masuda • Dorothy Matthiessen • Will & Janet Morris • Bob Niemack & Ann Hassett • Leigh & Harry Olivar • Katrina & Martin Ortega • Jim & Theresa Patterson • Teri Richardson & Warren Bleeker • Alma Stokes • Laura Treister • Edward Washatka and Linda Centell • Marianne & Matt Wright • Ilean Yaghlegian Rogers • Patrick & Magda Zarifian • Laura & Greg Zeronian
MEDIA SPONSORS
YOUR SUPPORT OF CELEBRATING OUR SCHOOLS WILL…
Support our vision
that all students in the Pasadena Unified School District thrive in schools that are models of excellence for high‐quality teaching and learning.
Connect you with
more than 300 community leaders, elected officials, educators, parents, and PEF’s loyal supporters at an open-air party in the courtyard of City Hall with great food, drink, and music.
Engage our guests in the award-winning Student Showcase. Students from elementary to high school will inspire everyone with their knowledge and skills in the arts, science and engineering, foreign languages, and so much more.
