Celebrating Educational Excellence at the Inaugural BASIS Texas Charter Schools Gala
On April 26, 2025, BASIS Texas Charter Schools held its first-ever gala in support of the Annual Teacher Fund. Parents, educators, alumni, philanthropists, and community leaders from across the state came together to celebrate the transformative work of the BASIS Texas Charter Schools network, which has been serving Texas students since 2013.
Held at La Cantera Resort & Spa in San Antonio, the gala was an upscale and elegant event that highlighted the incredible achievements of BASIS Texas Charter School students and alumni.
The gala was a tremendous success, with over 200 attendees! Thanks to our sponsors and strong ticket sales, we were able to fully cover the cost of the event. We appreciate the support of our sponsors:
- Title Sponsors: Grace Hebert Curtis Architects, Chermack Consulting Group, Key Construction
- Reception Sponsors: Savvas Learning Company, BASIS Educational Ventures, PowerSchool
- Auction Sponsors: Coldwater Ventures, InSite Education Facility Services, Kencon Constructors
- Registrar Sponsors: Buck Financial
- Video Sponsors: Chicago Title Insurance Company, Hertz Furniture, HQ Contracting, Gastroenterology Consultants of San Antonio
With the support of our families, community, and partners, we are proud to share that we raised $59,868 for the Annual Teacher Fund after all expenses were met.
Great things happen when a strong community comes together—and this event was a powerful reminder of the generosity and shared purpose that define our BASIS community.
Supporting world-class educators
The purpose of the inaugural BASIS Texas Charter Schools Gala was to benefit the Annual Teacher Fund, a unique program that rewards BASIS Texas Charter School teachers with performance-based compensation.
We believe that quality teachers are the most important factors contributing to student success. By supporting our teachers, you’re investing in our students’ futures! The Annual Teacher Fund is a large part of what allows us to recruit and retain the very best educators in Texas.
With a live auction and silent auction, gala attendees had multiple ways to give back to our schools. Donors had the opportunity to direct their gifts to the school(s) of their choice, supporting the Annual Teacher Fund in a way that was meaningful to them.
Sharing network success stories
During the event, attendees got to hear firsthand stories from BASIS Texas Charter School teachers, students, and network leaders. Featured speakers included:
- Dr. Craig Barrett, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Founder of the Annual Teacher Fund
- Patti and Peter Bezanson, Co-Chairmen of BASIS Educational Ventures
- David Hubalik, CEO of BASIS Ed Texas
- Andrew Freeman, Executive Director of BASIS Texas Charter Schools
- Roberto Ramirez, VP of Development and Philanthropic Partnerships
- Allison Nieto, Grade 2 Math & Science Teacher at BASIS San Antonio Primary Medical Center
- Elise Gerard, AP Psychology and AP U.S. Government & Politics teacher at BASIS San Antonio Shavano
- David Tobon, high school senior at BASIS San Antonio Shavano
In addition to these guest speakers, the gala featured performances by the BASIS San Antonio Jazz Band and Orchestra. These student performances added a great energy to the event and served as a reminder of the school network’s strong commitment to the arts.
Missed the event? You can still support our Annual Teacher Fund!
If you weren’t able to attend the inaugural BASIS Texas Charter Schools Gala, don’t worry! We are already planning the second annual BASIS Texas Charter Schools Gala and will be sending a save-the-date soon—we hope to see you there!
In the meantime, you can give back to our schools by donating to the Annual Teacher Fund today! To get started, visit our Support page and select your school.
The BASIS Texas Charter Schools network currently operates 14 schools in the San Antonio, Austin, and Dallas Fort Worth areas, with 4 new schools opening for the 2025–26 school year.
Contributions to the Annual Teacher Fund directly support our teachers, allowing us to recruit, retain, and reward the educators who are making a difference in our students’ lives every day. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a big impact on the quality of education we provide at our schools. Thank you for your support!
