What Our Partners Say About Us
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."
Scott Canfield
Co-Founder, Why Not You Academy
"WCSD [Washington Charter School Development] was great to work with through the entire process. "
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!"
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."
Ernest Peterson
Dir. of Special Projects, 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."
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."
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!"
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."
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."
Kevin Sved
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."
Our School Partners
