Registration is now closed. Please email datateam@seisummit.org with any questions or requests. Thank you!

Summit County First Things First and Summit Education Initiative are excited to host the 2022 School Readiness Summit!  On Friday, October 14th, we will elevate early childhood educators and bring together professionals who work with our youngest learners. Together, we will build a community-wide commitment to support our preschool and kindergarten children. 

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor

Friday, October 14th

7 am - 3:30 pm

John S. Knight Center

Bring a new or gently used children’s book and donate them to Akron Children’s Hospital‘s Reach Out and Read program at this year’s School Readiness Summit!

Registration is Now Closed

Please email datateam@seisummit.org with any questions or requests. 

Thank you!

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Keynote Speakers

Morning Keynote

Dr. Michele Borba

Dr. Michele Borba is a former classroom and special education teacher with a wide range of teaching experience, including work in a private practice with children with learning and emotional disabilities. She is as world-renowned for her warm, down-to-earth speaking style as she is for cutting edge insights and research-based programs.

 

Dr. Borba is an NBC contributor, award-winning author of 25 books and recipient of many awards and recognitions, including the 2016 National Child Safety Award from the Child Safety Network. She received a Doctorate in Educational Psychology and Counseling from the University of San Francisco, an M.A. in Learning Disabilities and B.A. from the University of Santa Clara, and Life Teaching Credential from San Jose State University. 

 

From raising socially and morally responsible children and teens to bringing the “Empathy Advantage” to any community or organization, Dr. Borba leaves audiences with the tools and inspiration to become catalysts for positive change.

Afternoon Keynote: Healing with Laughter and Grace

Dr. Margaret DeLillo-Storey

Dr. Margaret DeLillo-Storey is a Licensed Clinical Counselor/Supervisor currently working in the Perry Local School System in Stark County, Ohio and as an adjunct professor at Malone University in the Counseling Program. She is also a trainer contracted with the Stark County Educational Service Center working in Trauma, Resiliency, and Education Collaboration along with a co-trainer.

Christine Haymond

Christine Haymond is a retired educator who taught students identified with emotional and behavioral challenges. She currently serves as a Resiliency Consultant with Stark County ESC Care Teams.

Thank you to this year’s Sponsors!

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