Building Dreams, Transforming Education
CNG’s story has always been one of continual innovation and progressive thinking; an 87-year history of visionary people coming together to build a better future for others. We have nearly nine decades of stories that share one thing in common: they began with dreams. Those dreams, followed by action, have made the seemingly impossible possible at CNG.
CNG has been shaped by visionaries who dared to dream big and act boldly. From our earliest supporters—Shell Petroleum, Tropical Oil Company, Bank of London, and The Royal Bank of Canada—to the many families and friends who have invested in our mission, every step forward has been built on dreams turned into action. Today, we stand at the threshold of our most transformative project yet: The Innovation Center. More than just a building, it is the future of learning at CNG. Here, students will become Community Builders, Change Agents, Bold Innovators, and Deep Thinkers, prepared to lead with courage and purpose in a rapidly changing world.
The Innovation Center will be a catalyst for educational transformation, addressing current gaps and preparing our region for the future. It will offer hands-on learning, technology integration, and research opportunities that are critical to developing the skills our students need now and tomorrow. With state-of-the-art technology, collaborative spaces, and programs designed around the most important 21st-century skills, the Innovation Center will be a one-of-a-kind resource in our region, promoting an inclusive, forwardthinking educational experience.
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, this dream is already becoming a eality. But we are not finished yet! Just as past visionaries made the impossible possible, we invite you to join us in finishing what we started—together. The support of one person is important, but the support of thousands is unstoppable.
Thank you for Building CNG´s Future!
CNG´s Director –Dr. Frank Volpe
With more than 25 years of experience in education across three continents (Latin America, North America and Asia), Dr. Volpe believes deeply in lifelong learning and in helping each student reach their highest academic potential. His leadership is rooted in understanding each student´s unique strengths and challenges, supported by more than a decade of experience in gifted and special education.
A champion of Universal Design for Learning, he empowers teachers with expanded tools and strategies, creating school environments where personal growth is central. He knows that true institutional excellence comes when a school´s mission, values, and strategic plan work in harmony – aligning all school activities.
The power of data is crucial for Dr. Volpe – to inform and drive decision making. By using evidence to shape strategies, he ensures that every initiative – academic, operational, or community-focused, is timely, effective and aligned with CNG’s long term goals.
This year’s theme – Connecting to Build our Future – speaks directly to his leadership philosophy: strong relationships are the foundation for lasting success. Parents, students, alumni, staff and teachers,
grandparents and donors – all key groups that strengthen our bond, honor the traditions that have shaped us, and collaborate to build the future we envision.
Dr. Volpe also brings extensive building experience, having designed and constructed a cutting-edge technology and design innovation lab at Shanghai Community International School. Most recently, leading the building of a brand-new campus as Director General of the American School of Quito. His work fosters a design thinking mindset, encouraging flexibility, creativity and innovation – critical foundations that will serve us now that we have embarked on our most transformative project to date: the construction of the CNG Innovation Center.
Management Talent Excellence Academic PlanStrategic
At CNG, we believe that planning with vision and purpose is the key to building a stronger future for our students and community. This year’s Strategic Plan focuses on four essential pillars that will guide our actions and inspire our progress: Academic Excellence, Innovative Learning, Talent Management, and Building Community and Engagement.
We are committed to inspiring every student to discover and reach their fullest potential , honoring that excellence is unique to each individual and can take many forms.
We are dedicated to attracting, developing, engaging, and retaining exceptional talent —professionals who are inspired by our mission, guided by our vision, and committed to living our Core Values every day.
We are shaping a dynamic approach to learning that develops both academic and non-academic competencies , intentionally teaching and assessing the skills students need to thrive, adapt, and lead in a future full of new possibilities
Learning Innovation & Belonging Building Community
Every member of our community is called to embrace, respect, and value themselves and others through intentional, inclusive actions grounded in our Core Values.
Through these pillars, we reaffirm our commitment to delivering world-class education, fostering creativity and innovation, investing in our exceptional educators and staff, and strengthening the bonds that unite our CNG family. Together, these priorities will ensure that our mission— Educating the Mind, Strengthening the Body, and Developing Character for Leadership and Service in the World of Today for a Better Tomorrow —remains alive and impactful for generations to come.
THE CNG LEARNER PROFILE
The competencies that enhance academic achievement and prepare diverse learners for global leadership.
COMMUNITY BUILDERS
• Empathetic
• Collaborative
• Effective Communicators
• Adaptable BOLD INNOVATORS
• Creative
• Resilient
INTEGRITY
RESPONSIBILITY RE S P E TC
CHANGE AGENTS
• Civic-Minded
• Sustainability-Driven
• Solution-Focused
DEEP THINKERS
• Inquisitive
• Re ective
• Growth-Oriented
In the same way, the cells and bells school building favors a teacher-directed model simply because classrooms are optimized for teacher direction, control, comes to things like peer tutoring, team collaboration, independent study, research,
THE CNG INNOVATION CENTER
The Innovation Center will be the heart of our school’s future — a dynamic hub where learning, creativity, and community come together. Designed to prepare our students for a rapidly changing world, it will offer spaces that inspire collaboration and teamwork, encouraging cross-disciplinary projects where diverse talents and perspectives combine to tackle real-world challenges. Within these walls, CNG students will grow as Community Builders, Change Agents, Bold Innovators, and Deep Thinkers, equipped with the confidence, resilience, and leadership skills to shape the future.
Through student-centered activities designed to build essential competencies, the Innovation Center will offer purpose-built spaces that align with CNG’s pedagogy and learning outcomes. These dedicated learning environments will enable teachers to nurture key student skills such as collaboration, communication, creativity, and adaptability. They will also foster civicmindedness, encourage sustainability, and promote inquiry and self-reflection. These experiences will not be bound by standard age groups or subject areas.
By addressing current gaps in educational resources and offering a one-of-a-kind learning environment in our region, the Innovation Center ensures that CNG students are ready not just to adapt to the future, but to shape it. This is not just an investment in a building, it is an investment in the next generation - in their ability to lead with purpose, innovate with courage, and thrive in a world of limitless possibilities.
TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM DESIGN
Optimized for: Individualized teaching practices, traditional structures and timetable, classroom - based community, single teacher classroom, teacherdirected learning.
Figure 1-9: These diagrams show how the “hardware” of schools – the learning spaces “software” of education represented by teacher collaboration, pedagogy, curriculum schools are designed can substantially impact teaching and learning.
Prakash Nair, Roni Zimmer Doctori, & Richard Elmore (20192020). Learning by Design: Live | Play | Engage | Create . (pp. 33). Education Design International
around the idea of learning communities. In our experience, traditional cells and bells schools can be reconfigured as learning communities without a huge investment of capital dollars and, almost always, such changes can be accomplished over the summer break.
From an operational standpoint also, the learning community offers a lot of benefits in that it is an agile, dynamic space that can quickly adapt to changes in population, pedagogy, and curriculum. It is the quintessential representation of a “Learning Building”11 — a building that evolves over time as it “learns” from the users who occupy the space.
INNOVATIVE CLASSROOM DESIGN
Optimized for: Curriculum organized around interdisciplinary themes, distributed democratic leadership, shared student responsibility, co-facilitated, cohort scheduling, highest levels of “community” and selt directed learning.
Figure 1-10: The hardware-software connection comes into full force in this model of space design where there are no individually owned classrooms. There are a wide variety of spaces to facilitate different modalities of learning and a much richer curriculum than would be permitted under the traditional cells-and-bells model of classrooms aligned along a corridor.
Prakash Nair, Roni Zimmer Doctori, & Richard Elmore (2019-2020). Learning by Design: Live
IMPACT
The CNG Innovation Center will have a lasting impact on every member of our community.
Students
• World-class education that prepares them for life, not just academics.
• Learning experiences that inspire curiosity and creativity.
• Global opportunities through connections, partnerships and exposure.
• Future-ready skills: critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, communication and leadership.
• Confidence and resilience to adapt in a rapidly changing world.
• Greater access to internships, mentorships, and real-world problems.
• Empowerment, confidence to lead , innovate and make an impact.
• Innovation mindset that positions them as leaders in any field.
Community Builders Change Agents
Bold Innovators
Deep Thinkers
Parents
• Confidence and Peace of Mind: your children are getting the best education available.
• Stronger Future: assurance that your children will access top universities, careers, and global opportunities.
• Meaningful Engagement: more opportunities to be part of the school’s mission.
• Legacy and Contribution: Opportunity to Give Back, mentor and shape future generations.
• Pride: Seeing your children lead, innovate and grow into change-makers.
• ROI: A better education translates into tangible advantages for life.
Alumni
• Global opportunities through connections, partnerships and exposure.
• Greater access to internships, mentorships, and real-world problems.
• Professional Growth: Access to lifelong learning, mentorship, and development opportunities.
• Legacy and Contribution: Opportunity to Give Back, mentor and shape future generations.
• Global Pride: CNG is the only school to have an Innovation Center in the Region.
• Community Belonging: A lasting place where alumni feel welcomed, valued, and part of the school’s ongoing story.
Community
• Hub of Excellence: A center that models’ best practices in education and innovation.
• Partnership Opportunities: Collaborations with businesses, universities, and organizations.
• Talent Pipeline: Students prepared to contribute as skilled, ethical, and innovative leaders.
• Community Engagement: Events, workshops, and initiatives that open doors for participation.
• Global Visibility: Elevating the school’s and community’s reputation internationally.
• Culture of Innovation: Inspiring creativity, problemsolving, and progress beyond the classroom.
INNOVATION CENTER TIMELINE
Foundations
Duration: 5 months (153 days)
Jul. 2025 Nov. 2025
DURATION: 20 MONTHS (607 DAYS, FROM JULY 2025 TO FEBRUARY 2027)
Start Finish
Structure
Duration: 7 months (241 days) Jun. 2026
Visibility From The Outside Dec. 2025 - May. 2026 Nov. 2025
JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR
Masonery
Duration: 7 months (245 days)
Mar. 2026 Oct. 2026
Visibility From The Outside Apr. 2026 - Oct. 2026
Windows
Duration: 7 months (245 days)
May. 2026 Dec. 2026
Visibility From The Outside Jun. 2026 - Dec. 2026
Pipes
Duration: 13 months (393 days)
Feb. 2026 Feb. 2027
Visibility From The Outside Mar. 2026 - Jul. 2026
Finishes
Duration: 12 months (365 days)
Mar. 2026 Feb. 2027
Visibility From The Outside May 2026 - Aug. 2026
THE CAMPAIGN IN NUMBERS
WHY DO WE NEED ADDITIONAL RESOURCES?
CNG’s annual tuition only covers operational costs, and the Ministry of Education caps annual increases.
Every 100 pesos received in tuition is spent in the following way:
Why do we need to raise funds? Find out!
$5M Raised.
$2.5M to Go.
Let’s Finish the Dream!
We’re already off to an incredible start—thanks to our generous donors, we’ve raised $5 million USD toward the Innovation Center! Now, with your support, we need 2.5 million USD to reach our goal of $7.5 million USD and complete this transformative project! Every gift brings us closer to building a future where our students can dream bigger, create more, and lead with purpose!
The Power of Community Giving
The Innovation Center is being built by all of us— together. Every gift, no matter the size , has brought us closer to making this dream a reality. Here’s how our incredible community has stepped up so far:
• Parents: Leading the way with their generosity, ensuring their children have the very best opportunities today.
• Alumni: Giving back to the school that shaped them, and paving the way for the next generation of leaders.
• Former Parents: Continuing to believe in CNG even after their children have graduated, proving that once part of our family, always part of our family.
• Staff: Living their commitment to CNG not only through their work but also through their generosity, inspiring students by example.
• Grandparents: Investing in their grandchildren’s future, leaving a legacy of love and learning.
It is your time to be part of this transformative educational project! Please Donate Now!
A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP & GENEROSITY
CNG’s story has always been one of visionary leaders coming together to create a better future for others. For 87 years, our dreams—turned into action—have made the seemingly impossible possible. Today, the Innovation Center is the next chapter in that story , and it would not have been possible without you.
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we have already taken the first bold steps toward building this transformative project. Your belief in our mission, your trust in our vision, and your commitment to our students have allowed us to begin turning this dream into reality.
We are profoundly grateful to each of you—parents, alumni, grandparents, former parents, staff, and friends—who have given so generously . You are ensuring that our students will grow into Community Builders, Change Agents, Bold Innovators, and Deep Thinkers, prepared to thrive and lead in a rapidly changing world.
The Innovation Center stands as a testament to what we can accomplish when our community unites around a common dream . Together, we are not just building a center for innovation— we are building a legacy of excellence, leadership, and service that will inspire generations to come . From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping us transform education!
Donor Founders
• Cortés Families
• Antonio Puerto and Family
• Anonymous Family
Donor Trustees
• Sara, Annabelle, Aria and Martina Carrizosa
• Douer Family
• Escobar Families
• Camilo Montaña & Family
• Roberto Moreno & Family
• Murra Pardo Family
• Park Family
• Pardo Vegalara Family
• Carlos Andrés Uribe and Family
• Anonymous Family
Donor Visionaries
• Roy & Stephanie Azout and Family
• Grupo Colpatria and Pacheco Family
• Díaz Santoro Family
• Luis Carlos Sarmiento Gutiérrez and Family
• Mishaan Millan Family, In Honor of Alberto Mishaan
• Samuel & Nicole Papu
• Cristóbal & Emma Pardo Múnera
• Eduardo Zarate & Family
Donor Supporters
• Adriana Cuellar Arango
• Adriana Jensen In Honor of Class of 1985
• Alberto Acevedo
• Alberto Escobar In Honor of Class of 1985
• Alex Rosenberg In Honor of Class of 1985
• Algimantas Didziulis
• Alicia Lloreda
• Ana María Rodríguez
• Ana Sofía Villaveces
• Andrea Mejía
• Andrés Gómez
• Andrés Gutiérrez In Honor Of Gutiérrez Family
• Andrés Silva
• Angelina de la Torre In Honor of Class of 1985
• Anonymous Donors (79)
• Astrid Amador In Honor of Carlos Alfredo León & Violeta Uribe
• ASYPRO Ltda
• Benjamín Lacouture
• Billy Thomas
• Camacho Family
• Camila Saravia In Honor Of Felipe Cárdenas
• Camilo Díaz
• Carla Camacho - Du Manoir In Honor of Class of 1985
• Carlos Barona & Silvia Velásquez In Honor of Class of 1985
• Carlos Cárdenas In Honor of Carlos & Cristina Cárdenas Class of 1985
• Carlos Yaipen Loli
• Carlos Zuleta
• Carolina Jaramillo Aguirrezabal
• Carolina Madero In Honor of Class of 1985
• Carolina Puerto In Honor of Class of 1985
• Cata
• Catalina Camargo
• CNG Class of 2031
• Claudia Gama In Honor of Class of 1985
• CNG Class of 2025
• Crístian Serna In Honor of Class of 1985
• Cristina De la Torre In Honor Of Class of 1985
• Cristina Vaughan In Honor of Class of 1985
• Daniel Cortés In Honor of Class of 1985
• Daniel Niño In Honor Of Juan Ignacio & Abril Niño Cobo
• Dara & Greg Hessee
• David Ándres Álvarez
• David Dull In Honor of Class of 1982
• Diana Colmenares In Honor of Beatriz Vélez
• Diana Colmenares In Honor of Juan Mateo & José María Medina
• Diana Colmenares Vélez
• Diana Gaviria In Honor of Class of 1985
• Dr. Steven Holbrook
• Dwane Leschhorn
• Eli Sutton
• Elvira Mendoza
• Emilio Sánchez
• Emily Bevington
• Familia Acosta Bermúdez
• Familia Arandia Terceros
• Familia Cala Tcherassi
• Familia Giraldo Moreno
• Familia Gómez Rueda
• Familia González Oñate
• Familia Mesa Nader
• Familia Pungiluppi Parra
• Familia Ricaurte Becerra
• Federico Bernal
• Federico Trillos Palacios
• Fernando Jaramillo & Family
• Fondo de Empleados CNG
• Gloria Khoudari In Honor of Class of 1985
• Gonzalez Oñate Family
• Dr. Eric and Lisa Habegger and Family
• Hector Camargo
• Hugh Drummond In Honor of Class of 1985
• In Honor of Alex, Sofia, Daniel & Gabriela Reines Polanco
• In Honor of Andrea Mejía
• In Honor of Jorge Pareja
• In Honor of My Wife
• In Honor of Raquel and Riccardo Di Capua
• Jaime Andrés Cala Gómez
• Jasuma
• Joaquin Sáenz Kopp
• Johanna Blesgraeft In Honor of Class of 1985
• John Murphy In Honor of Class of 1985
• José Álvarez
• José Luis Plana In Honor of Class of 1985
• José Mogollón In Honor of Lucía Mogollón Pacheco
• Juan Carlos Ardila
• Juan David Shool Duque
• Juan José Uribe
• Juliana Borrero
• Juliana Henao, Pablo Henao, Felipe Ruiz
• Julio Manuel & María del Pilar
• Karla L. Chandler de Sánchez
• Kerri Olson in Honor of Class of 1985
• Laura De Brigard
• Laura Rafael
• Laura Riascos
• Leslie Stipek In Honor of Class of 1985
• Liliana Borrero
• Liliana Cartagena In Honor of Class of 1985
• Lorenzo Sánchez Cala
• Luis Bernardo Olarte Jaramillo
• Luisa Maldonado
• Marcela Chiaradia
• Marcela Quintero In Honor of Class of 1985
• Mari Jo Clark
• María Camila Padilla
• María del Rosario Uribe In Honor of Class of 1985
• María Escallón In Honor of Class of 1985
• María Isabela Gómez
• María Isabela Gómez In Honor of Class of 1985
• María Olga Serna In Honor of Class of 1985
• María Paula Camargo
• María Paula Camargo In Honor of Ilana & Celeste Arias Camargo
• Marky Sutton
• Mary West
• Michael Villegas
• Monique Duchamp
• Nanook Smildiger
• Nina Palenque In Honor of Class of 1985
• Olga Polyakov
• Pablo Gómez Ayala
• Pablo Gómez Ayala - Familia Gómez Ayala
• Pablo Román
• Patricia Martín San Filipo in Honor of Class of 1985
• Patricia Picciotto Reininger In Honor of Patricia Esquenazi Abbo
• Paula Pérez
• Peláez Hermanos SA
• Pía Camacho
• Pilar Linares
• Rafi Mugrabi in Honor of Class of 1985
• Ron and Heather Sisson
• Santiago, Natalia, Amaia & Antonio Ricaurte
• Sonia Rojas and Andrés Muñoz In Honor of Class of 1985
• Ugo Posada
• Vanessa Gilchrist
• Velasco Ramírez Family
• Vicente Bustamante
• Wanfeng Hu
• Wanmin Zhang
• William and Elizabeth Adams
