Germany honors Elke Miller with Order Merit Medal!
Elke Miller, Kigala Preschool Founder and Executive Director, and also Founder of Goethe International Charter School, is being honored with the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany for her efforts in the establishment of German education, and fostering the German language and culture in Los Angeles.
The ceremony and event hosted by the Deputy Consul General of Germany, Stefan Biedermann, will take place Memorial Day weekend, at the beautiful Villa Aurora in Pacific Palisades.
Enjoy some photos and news from the event!
Guest Speaker Deputy Consul General Stefan Biedermann, presenting the award to Ms. Miller
Guest of Honor, Elke Miller delivers her message gratitude
Speaker Petra Schuermann, Executive Director German Heritage Museum Washington and German World Magazine, delivers the laudatio
Speaker Gwenis Laura, the Executive Director of Goethe International Charter School
Speaker Andrea Martin, alumni parent at Kigala and parent at GICS
Speaker Frank Beuthin, Vice President, board of trustees, and founding parent GICS, parent at Kigala and GICS
Speaker John Mora, President, board of trustees and founding parent GICS
Speaker Luci Flowers, Founding Principal GICS
Speaker Michael Jimenez, alumni parent at Kigala and parent at GICS
Speaker Tamar Andrews, Executive Director, Temple Isaiah Preschool, Mentor and Supporter Kigala Preschool
Speaker Karin Shaw, founding parent GICS
Beautiful views and moments from Villa Aurora
The ceremony was held at the Villa Aurora, Pacific Palisades, to a full house of special guests & notable speakers
