What Our Partners Say About Us
Justin G. Fuentes, M.Ed.
Chief of Schools & Operations Officer, Tejano Center for Community Concerns
"Our partnership with TCSD here at Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success and throughout our nonprofit, Tejano Center for Community Concerns, has been one of collaboration and vision building. Communication is fluid, and support structures are sound. Working with their team at TCSD has also been one based on respect and understanding, which is truly valued when trying to grow one’s organization."
Irene Sumida
Founder, Fenton Public Charter Schools
"It has been a pleasure to work with PCSD as we built the Fenton Primary Center and renovated the Fenton Academies in Sun Valley. They are a class act!"
Cecilia Melgares
Managing Director of Operations, Equitas Academy
"We are grateful for the partnership [with PCSD] and for the work!! Joe goes above and beyond and always imagines how this is going to impact the scholars and the end work!"
Ernest Peterson
Chief Talent & Strategy Officer, Education for Change Public Schools
"As a former school principal, this isn't something I could necessarily do on my own… PCSD staff possess expert and complementary skills that aren't generally within an educational team."
Scott Canfield
Co-Founder, Why Not You Academy
"WCSD [Washington Charter School Development] was great to work with through the entire process. "
Markus Mullarkey
President, Caliber Public Schools
"The level of expertise is invaluable for a non-expert like me. And the fact that we’re 100% mission aligned creates a great sense of trust."
Rebecca Francis Jones
Founder and Head of School, Elevate Collegiate Charter School
"It is not often we come across individuals, let alone entire organizations that are willing to join in the fight for educational equity and put some skin in the game to allow us to set forth confidently on our mission to bring a game changing education to the students and families of Houston. I am forever grateful for TCSD and all of the hard work their dynamic team did for Elevate!"
Jen Wickens
Founder, Impact Public Schools
"With each project, PCSD has offered careful attention to detail, sage advice, and timely delivery. Thanks to PCSD, Impact buildings are warm, welcoming, and inclusive spaces that provide Impact scholars with the vibrant learning environment they need to succeed."
Monique Daviss
CEO and Founder, El Sol Science & Arts Academy
"PCSD was a valued advisor and technical partner. From complex financing to complicated staging and more, we found PCSD to be knowledgeable, attentive, and collaborative. We now have a beautiful campus that meets our needs and enhances our community."
Rich Harrison
CEO, Lighthouse Community Public Schools
"During the pandemic, students returned to a new beautiful high school that supported community and rigorous learning. Students enter our school knowing they are loved, and that we are deeply investing in our young people from the Sobrante Park community in East Oakland."
Saman Bravo-Karimi
Former Chief Business Officer, Bright Star Schools
"PCSD is a true partner. We rely on them as subject matter experts, and have full confidence in their advice."
Saman Bravo-Karimi
Former CBO, Bright Star Public Schools
"PCSD is a true partner. We rely on them as subject matter experts, and have full confidence in their advice."
Mark Kleger-Heine
Former Executive Director, Citizens of the World Los Angeles
"Great team and service. Willing to go the extra mile."
Cristina de Jesus
CEO and President, Green Dot Public Schools California
"PCSD has been a valued and trusted partner to Green Dot for over a decade. We appreciate their ability to grow along with us and develop creative solutions to facilities challenges we encounter along the way."
Kevin Sved
Former CEO, Navigator Schools
"PCSD went above and beyond to get our project off the ground and on the way to a timely completion. From planning to financing to project management, the team has been instrumental."
Irene Sumida
Co-Founder, Fenton Charter Public Schools
"It has been a pleasure to work with PCSD as we built The Fenton Primary Center and renovated The Fenton Academies in Sun Valley. They are a class act!"
Brandon Paige
Former Director of Finance & Operations, Lighthouse Community Public Schools
"At the outset, financing our project with PCSD was the best route for our school community from a cost perspective. The combination of financing structure plus high-quality project management services made PCSD our best choice."
Oliver Sicat
CEO, Ednovate Public Schools
"What makes PCSD a great partner for us is that they have a history of building charter schools that allow for innovative designs at an affordable cost."
Alison Suffet Diaz
Founder & Director of Growth Sustainability, Environmental Charter Schools
"PCSD plays a critical role, especially for newer Charter Management Organizations (CMOs) or start-up charter schools that don’t have expertise or in-house support."
Partner Schools and Student Diversity
PCSD partners with schools that share our commitment to providing access to educational opportunities in under-resourced communities. We rely on the success of our school partners to create transformative change in the lives of students and families.
100%
of the facilities we develop are for non-profit charter schools
91%
of students in PCSD’s partner schools are people of color
75%
of students in PCSD’s partner schools are socioeconomically disadvantaged
89%
of partner schools outperform their local district on standardized tests
Our School Partners
