Spring 2010 Potomac Term - Potomac School

Potomac Family Funds
Environmental Initiatives
Potomac parents Frank Fernandez
and Katherine Kim are passionate
about the natural world, and their
recent gifts to The Potomac School reflect
their commitment. The couple chose to
fund two different initiatives related to the
environment: They sponsored the Science
Deck at the new Lower School building, and
they created a new endowment fund for
the environment, which will help educate
students in the environmental sciences and
“help make Potomac a greener place,” says
Fernandez.
Fernandez has worked on issues related
to climate change and renewable energy
for more than 10 years, first at the World
Bank and later forming his own company
specializing in bringing clean energy to
developing countries and trading in carbon
credits on the international market. Kim
has worked in education for many years,
and is now devoted to Potomac activities
as involved mom of Lucas (2nd grade) and
Emma (kindergarten). They also have a threeyear-old,
Alex.
When the family decided to make a major
gift to Potomac earlier this year, they realized
the timing was particularly beneficial.
“It was good to give at a moment when
the economy wasn’t doing so well,” says
Fernandez. “We felt it would be especially
appreciated by the community.”
They plan to continue regular
contributions to the fund in the future. “We’re
going to be here at Potomac for many years,
so we want to stay involved in giving back to
the community,” says Fernandez.
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