B.
School Program
Introduction
Sonia Gutierrez, CEO and founder of the Carlos Rosario
International Public Charter School, was chosen by the
National Alliance for Public Charter Schools to be a 2007 Hall
of Fame inductee. As a member of the inaugural group of
inductees, Ms. Gutierrez was honored for her pioneering
efforts in the development and growth of charter schools as
well as for her inspiring work on behalf of adult immigrants.
In addition, District of Columbia Mayor Adrian Fenty declared
May 18, 2007, “Sonia Gutierrez Day” to recognize Ms.
Gutierrez’s 35 years of dedicated service. The entire
community celebrated her considerable accomplishments, and,
among the honors awarded during an evening ceremony, she
received a letter from President Bush and was entered into two
Congressional Records.
Sonia with Culinary Arts students
A visionary who has been a civil rights activist throughout her career, Ms. Gutierrez is known for
her unwavering commitment to excellence, for her extraordinary compassion, and for her fierce
determination to unlock the potential of each one of her students.
Seen internationally as a unique, holistic model for adult education programs and for student
support services, Carlos Rosario has received
considerable acclaim. Recognizing it as a
national model, for example, the United States
Department of Education, Office of Adult and
Vocational Education, named the school as a
finalist of the Secretary’s Award for Outstanding
Adult Basic Education Programs. In 2006, Carlos
Rosario also received an award from the DC
mayor as one of the 10 best charter schools in the
city.
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