Our 2025 “Lucky 35” Gala celebrates 35 years of shaping inclusive classrooms, strengthening communities, and leading the future of education. On Saturday, November 8, we’ll gather at the Warner Center Marriott for an unforgettable evening of dancing, tributes, and celebration, all with a casino night twist.
This year, we are proud to present the Legacy Award to Bob and Debbie Myman in recognition of their many years of unwavering commitment to CHIME and high-quality education for all children. We are also pleased to recognize Dr. Shari A. Tarver-Behring, Dean of the Michael D. Eisner College of Education at CSUN, with the Leadership Award for her enduring support and valued partnership with CHIME.
SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDE
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Claire Cavallaro |
Benjamin Bratt Actor, Producer & CHIME Alumni Family |
OUR HONOREES
Bob and Debbie Myman
Bob and Debbie Myman have a passion for inclusion education. Debbie, who holds a Masters Degree in Education from USC, is a well-respected early childhood educator who had the honor of being named a Simms-Mann Fellow (Project 36).
Bob is a founding partner of Myman Greenspan Fox Rosenberg Mobasser Younger & Light LLP, a law firm representing actors, writers, producers and musicians in the entertainment industry. Bob has been named as a Legal Legend by the Hollywood Reporter. His ties to education have more recently been seen at CSUN where he has been honored as a Distinguished Alumni. He also served as the Chairman of the CSUN Foundation. He currently serves on the Board of the Santa Barbara Zoo.
Bob and Debbie are proud of their 4 grandchildren. Two of them have benefitted from the CHIME Way! Through their CHIME experience, Debbie and Bob have met life-long friends. Their strong connection to CHIME drove their involvement in helping to create an outdoor education space at CHIME. This unique space is referred to as "Nani's Garden."
Dr. Shari Tarver Behring, former Dean of the Michael D. Eisner College of Education at CSUN
Dr. Shari Tarver Behring earned a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology from Marquette University, and a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She is a California Licensed Psychologist, a National Board-Certified Counselor, and holds California Credentials in School Psychology and School Counseling.
Shari has enjoyed a career in the CSUN Michael D. Eisner College of Education for the last 39 years, recently retiring in August 2025. After serving as faculty member and Chair of the Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling, she has been Dean of the Eisner College of Education for the past 8 years where her vision as leader embraces a collaborative, inclusive, and shared leadership model. During her time as Dean, she has supported 32 credential pathways in one of the largest Colleges of Education in the CSU, championed college faculty and staff as leaders of educational initiatives addressing social justice, diversity, equity, access, and inclusion, and supervised 6 departments and 11 centers providing outstanding counseling, academic, and deaf studies educational programs to students and comprehensive services to thousands in schools and the community.
The College of Education has been a leader in the university in receiving philanthropic gifts and external grants, especially for the Strength United Center, during her time as Dean. Shari has developed, collaborated, and presented on programs for self-care in higher education, including the CSUN-wide Campus Care Recovery Program following COVID and the College of Education Self-Care for You at Northridge Program (CSUN SUN Program) for the last 12 years. She has a special place in her heart for services with preschool children and their families and has been an avid supporter of the CHIME inclusion preschool as well as multiple early childhood credential and Master’s degree programs. Shari is deeply committed to the arts both at CSUN and in her personal life. She has supported the Arts Education programs at the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts and serves on the Executive Circle. She is currently working with colleagues on a partnership with CalArts to create a student pipeline for the College of Education Arts, Music, and Dance Credential Programs in response to the deficit of teachers in these fields. Shari ardently believes that her career at CSUN has been one big amazing, wonderful journey. She is especially grateful for the love and support from campus-wide and community colleagues and friends, many who are here today.