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The Gala

The Gala is a night for friends, colleagues, and parents - all supporters of School of the Incarnation - to come together for a night of celebration!

About The Gala

Festivities begin with a cocktail reception featuring hand passed hors d’oeuvres and a full service complimentary bar serving, beer, wine, and cocktails. Dinner and the Live Auction will follow. The evening will be topped off with entertainment by DJ Nick of Toussaint Productions and dancing. 

This annual event provides vital funding to support our mission and our most precious asset at SOTI - our students! Every dollar we raise directly benefits the student experience, professional development for our dedicated faculty and staff, and the continual improvement of the learning environment.

Gala Sponsors

Gold Sponsor: Ken Brown, SOTI Parent  The Hart, Brown & Powell Group of Truist Investment Services, Inc.    As a financial consultant for Truist Investment Services, I specialize in helping clients develop and implement investment strategies to meet both their immediate and long-term goals — and building trusted, lasting relationships is at the heart of everything I do. As a proud School of the Incarnation parent for over 15 years, supporting the Gala was an easy decision. This school has given so much to my family, and giving back to a place that means so much to us is something I take to heart. I know firsthand how vital this event is to the financial health of our school, and I believe that a school — like anything worth having — is what you make it. I want to do my part to make SOTI the best it can be for every student and family who walks through its doors.

Maroon Sponsor: Bernie Granzow, SOTI Vendor and Alumni Parent  Blythewood Landscape Management We specialize in commercial Landscape Management, preserving, conserving and sustaining properties across Maryland, Virginia and D.C. We provide superior landscape management focused on excellent customer service. From turf care, drainage systems, and enhancement projects, tree services and snow removal, we’ve got you covered.

Entertainment Sponsor: Archbishop Spalding High School  At Archbishop Spalding High School, we believe education is more than what happens in the classroom — it is a journey of faith, growth, and discovery that shapes students into compassionate, courageous leaders. Rooted in our Catholic tradition and commitment to excellence, we are proud to invest in the schools and communities that help make that journey possible. Supporting School of the Incarnation is a natural extension of our mission, because the students who walk our halls tomorrow are the students in your classrooms today. When we invest in feeder schools like SOTI, we are investing in the next generation of Spalding students — and in the future of our entire community. We are honored to play even a small role in making experiences like the Gala possible, and we look forward to continuing to grow together as a community of faith and excellence.

Paddle Sponsor: Melissa Reagan, SOTI Parent Jack Hutchison Insurance Agency  As the managing partner of the Jack Hutchison Insurance Agency, I am proud to lead a local independent agency that provides personalized coverage for individuals, families, and businesses — partnering with leading carriers to deliver trusted advice and protection tailored to every client's unique needs. This year marks my fourth time sponsoring the Gala paddle, and it is something I look forward to every year. Supporting this event is a meaningful way to give back to a school that has become so much more than just a school to our family. Watching our son grow in his faith, his friendships, and his confidence because of the incredible teachers, staff, and families at SOTI is something we are deeply grateful for every single day. Every year I sponsor, I do so knowing that these contributions help ensure this special community continues to thrive — not just for the families here today, but for all those who will walk through these doors in the years to come. This community is incredibly special to me, and I’m always glad to be a resource for insurance questions, even for families who aren’t currently clients. Got an insurance question, don't hesitate to reach out to me!

Incarnation Sponsors: Our Lady of the Fields At Our Lady of the Fields, we believe every Catholic child deserves an exceptional education — one that nurtures not just the mind, but the heart and soul as well. Supporting School of the Incarnation is a natural extension of our mission, as many of our parishioners are part of the SOTI family. When our school community thrives, our parish community thrives alongside it. We are honored to play a role in ensuring that the tradition of excellence at School of the Incarnation continues for generations to come.  Donna Levin, SOTI Grandparent OnPoint Solutions As a financial and accounting services firm specializing in government contracting topics and cost principles, we are passionate about helping our clients navigate complexity and achieve their goals — and that same spirit of service is what drew us to School of the Incarnation. We were introduced to this wonderful community through our grandson, Connor, a proud first grader, and from the very first event we attended we were impressed by the dedication of the staff and the warmth of the students and families. SOTI is clearly a place where children are known, valued, and nurtured — and that is something worth investing in. We are honored to support a school community that is making such a meaningful difference in the lives of its students, and we hope to see it continue to thrive for many years to come.  Flynn O’Hara, SOTI Vendor Family owned-and-operated since 1972, FlynnO’Hara Uniforms has been outfitting students from religious, private, and charter schools across the United States for more than fifty years.

Knight Sponsors: Kim Bassett, SOTI Parent Little Dreamers Childcare Little Dreamers Childcare is a licensed family daycare. As the owner, I am passionate about providing a safe, loving, and engaging environment where children can learn through play, creativity, and social development. With small group care for personalized attention and dedicated spaces designed to support early development, Little Dreamers is built around the belief that every child deserves a nurturing start. As part of a military family, I understand firsthand the importance of reliable, high-quality childcare for families in our community — and that same spirit of support is what drew me to sponsor the Gala. Events like this bring families together and help create the strong, connected community that every child deserves to grow up in. I am honored to support School of the Incarnation and the incredible families that make it such a special place.  Greg Byers, SOTI Grandparent Arctic Fireproofing Arctic Fireproofing is a commercial spray fireproofing company dedicated to keeping buildings and the people inside them safe. As proud grandparents of a School of the Incarnation student, supporting the Gala was a natural choice. We believe in investing in the next generation and in the communities that help them grow — and SOTI is doing exactly that. We are honored to play a small role in supporting such a wonderful school. Clean Advantage Corporation, SOTI Vendor Commercial janitorial, project cleaning & concierge services SC & H, SOTI Vendor SC&H is an employee-owned, global consulting and financial services firm driving business, technology, and teams forward.

Friends of SOTI Sponsors:  Holy Family Catholic Church Empowered by the Holy Spirit, our vision is to build a more vibrant parish where all can encounter Christ, and transform our community and the world with the joy of the Gospel.  St. Joseph’s Church Our mission is grounded in our “4 B’s” to BUILD a community to BELONG, BELIEVE and BEAR WITNESS to God’s love, hope and mercy.  DeMatha High School DeMatha Catholic High School is a college preparatory institution in Hyattsville, Md. (just a few miles from Washington, D.C.) that is dedicated to educating young men in the Trinitarian tradition.  Drum, Loyka, SOTI Vendor We are civil engineers and land surveyors serving local clients since 1991. We provide a comprehensive array of design, planning, civil engineering, and land surveying services for a wide range of commercial, institutional, and residential partners, including private communities and industrial complexes.  Sarah Jett, Soccer Post Soccer Post is the largest local, community-focused soccer specialty company in the United States. Our stores are designed to provide authentic, best-in-class experiences to each local community we serve. Strong relationships with soccer product brands afford Soccer Post meaningful access to high-demand inventory and elevated support for our partner local soccer organizations. The Soccer Post team of customer-service-trained soccer experts—combined with our curated product and community focus—elevate Soccer Post to be best in class.  Julia Navarro Erika Baker Group of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty The Erica Baker Group of TTR Sotheby's International Realty is a real estate advisory built on thoughtful, elevated service — combining deep local connections with the global reach of Sotheby's International Realty to deliver an unmatched level of expertise, marketing, and personalized guidance from start to finish. As an alumna of School of the Incarnation, I have experienced firsthand the incredible community this school builds — and as the daughter of SOTI's own guidance counselor, I have seen up close the dedication and heart that goes into shaping every student who walks through these doors. Giving back to the school that helped shape me is my way of paying that forward, with the hope that my support creates the same positive experience for students today that I was so fortunate to have.Whether you are just thinking about a change, curious about the market, or need guidance, we can help in any way! St. Elizabeth Ann Seton We, the Christ-centered community of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, commit ourselves to be a warm and welcoming Catholic community of faith; proclaiming the message of Jesus through a strong and vital sacramental life, active ministry, and loving outreach.