The Yale Club of Southwest Florida
cordially invites you to
“Toward Careers or Crisis” Lunch & Learn:
Superintendent Ricciardelli, PLUS Education CEOs Tackle Upcoming Challenges in Our Schools
How will the upcoming election affect local student success and impact local business?
What are local leaders doing to ensure all Southwest Florida youth graduate ready for careers?
How are shifting demographics and economics in our County affecting teacher and schools?
Join us for a luncheon featuring Superintendent Dr. Leslie Ricciardelli plus local nonprofit CEOs to hear directly from educational leaders on these crucial topics for our community.
Learn and discuss how we as alums can make a difference in local school and student success.
Dr. Leslie C. Ricciardelli
Dr. Leslie C. Ricciardelli is the 20th superintendent of the A-rated Collier County Public Schools (CCPS) district, which during School Year 2023-24 celebrates 100 years of excellence in education.
Dr. Ricciardelli’s expertise and experiences in the school district and her understanding of the diversity of the various regions of Collier County provide her with a deep understanding of the needs, expectations and values the people of Collier County have of our public education system.
SPEAKERS
Superintendent Ricciardelli, Collier County Public Schools (CCPS)
Barbara Evans, CEO, Champions for Learning
Lara Fisher, CEO, Grace Place
Carlos Artime, Executive Director, CTE & Post Secondary at CCPS
Our speakers will share their knowledge and expertise on key issues in the local school system and the efforts underway to help students thrive right now. In addition, they will answer audience Q&A and discuss current opportunities for alums to make a difference.
This is your opportunity to participate in an open discussion with the speakers and other guests!
Moderators:
Rochelle Alley, CEO, Big Orange Splot, Yale MBA ’06, Harvard ’01, and Emily Budd-Schepperly, Director, Future Ready Collier
Champions for Learning is the lead organization facilitating Future Ready Collier, a collective impact initiative designed to build an educational pipeline for college, career, and life readiness. Recognized as the education foundation serving Collier County by the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations, Champions For Learning serves a unique role as a conduit for students, educators, principals, schools, and the community to ensure student and educator success.