Nashville Nonprofit Announces Public Schools Hall of Fame

Nashville Public Education Foundation to honor four residents for commitment to public schools

Each year, the Nashville Public Education Foundation (NPEF) honors Nashville residents who have demonstrated a strong commitment to public education. This year, NPEF is inducting four residents into the Public Schools Hall of Fame.

This year's honorees include the CEO of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, Hal Cato, who will receive recognition for distinguished service to education in the community. Additionally, Metro Nashville Public Schools alumni André Prince, Representative Harold Love, Jr., and Linda Eskind Rebrovick will join the community of remarkable Metro Nashville Public Schools graduates as distinguished MNPS alumni.

“The Distinguished Service Award, named after NPEF’s founder Nelson C. Andrews, recognizes individuals who have devoted their lives to serving others. It is an honor to recognize Hal Cato with this award for his relentless commitment to making Nashville a better city for all,” said Katie Cour, Nashville Public Education Foundation President & CEO. “In addition, this remarkable slate of Distinguished Alumni once again show us how incredibly accomplished and impactful MNPS alumni are for the city of Nashville.”

Distinguished service recipient Hal Cato has been a fierce advocate for Nashville’s community for over 30 years. He currently serves as the CEO of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee where he is responsible for ensuring the foundation serves as a catalyst for philanthropic activity and a connector for local civic efforts that will lead to a stronger community. He has also served as the CEO of Thistle Farms, a nonprofit that employs women survivors of prostitution, and the Oasis Center, a nonprofit that advances youth wellbeing in Nashville. He has also had a hand in building and founding mission-driven organizations including Bright Horizons Childcare and Hands on Nashville.

Here's more on the three distinguished MNPS alumni being recognized:

André Prince, a graduate of Pearl High School, is the owner of the legendary Prince’s Hot Chicken, Nashville’s original hot chicken restaurant. Founded by Prince’s family nearly a century ago, Prince’s Hot Chicken has become a community staple for both locals and tourists from across the globe.
Harold Love, Jr., a graduate of Whites Creek High School, is a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives for the 58th District. He is the House Democratic assistant leader and Vice President of The National Black Caucus of State Legislators. He is also a pastor at Lee Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Nashville.
​​​​Linda Eskind Rebrovick, a graduate of Hillwood High School, is the president of Impact Corporate Consulting. Experienced entrepreneur and board member, Rebrovick currently serves as a Board Director for HealthStream and Guidehouse and as president of the Leadership Nashville Board of Trustees. Rebrovick was a founding board member of the Nashville Entrepreneur Center and continues to serve on the board and executive committee.

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