Educate Philly
SAVE THE DATE FOR EDUCATE PHILLY 2025!
A luncheon and master class to benefit the Philadelphia Education Fund and our Philadelphia Scholars Scholarship Endowment.
On Wednesday, May 7, 2025
In Center City, Philadelphia
Networking: 11:00am – 11:45am
Luncheon & Program: 11:45am – 2:00pm
THIS YEAR’S MASTER CLASS IS Constitutional Law 101: Free Speech & Campus Life
Con Law 101 will explore the foundation of our Constitutional right to free speech, the established limits on that right, and how our students – as well as the administrators at their colleges and universities – can enhance campus life through the preservation and optimal exercise of free speech.
2025 MASTER CLASS PANELISTS
Will Creeley, Legal Director, FIRE (the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression)
Jeffrey Rosen, President and CEO, National Constitution Center
Farah Jimenez, Moderator, President and CEO, PEF
Take a Look a Last Year’s Event!
The June 18, 2024 event held at the Franklin Institute drew over 150 guests to celebrate the achievements of student scholars, honor our long-time corporate partner, PECO, dialogue around the future of energy, and recognize those who make our work possible. Thank you to our community of supporters and friends who helped to make the 2024 Educate Philly a huge success!
2024 Corporate Partnership Award Recipient
During last year’s event, PEF had the distinguished opportunity to honor a long-time corporate partner, PECO, recognizing their generous support of our work and commitment to corporate social responsibility, particularly in the areas of STEM education and workforce development.
Dave Velazquez, President and CEO of PECO, will be accepting this award.
2024 Honorary Co-Chairs
Hon. Isaiah Thomas – City Council Member, Majority Whip
Dr. Tony Watlington – Superintendent, School District of Philadelphia
2024 Star Student Awardees
The Rising Star Award recognizes the high achievement of two high school seniors in our College Access Program (CAP). The Baldadian Shining Star Award, named in honor of Arthur S. Baldadian, Philadelphia Scholars Co-Founder, is given to a college sophomore or junior of outstanding academic success and character.
BALDADIAN SHINING STAR
Ibrahima Diallo
- Rising Senior, St. Joseph’s University
- Biomedical Science Major
- Black Student Union Treasurer
RISING STAR
Rose Methelus
- Frankford High School: Honor Roll
- National Honor Society
- Varsity Softball
- Attending West Chester University
RISING STAR
Yasir Anderson
- Olney High School: Honor Roll,
- President of Student Council
- Debate Team Captain
- Attending Swarthmore College
THANK YOU TO THE EDUCATE PHILLY 2024 SPONSORS!
Sponsor Level: Doctorate
Sponsor Level: Associate’s
David and Irene Baker
John and Jennifer Ginelli
Arthur and KC Baldadian
Joann Mitchell
Sponsor Level: Secondary School
Sponsor Level: K-8
Thomas and Julie Ball
CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)
Farah Jimenez and David Hyman
Cheryl L. Baxter, Esq.
Phillip and Trish Gabler
James Jolinger and Robin Lerner
Penni and Mark Blaskey
La-Toya and Otis Hackney
Kimberly Tombasco
