Date: Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Location: The Donald R. Seawell Ballroom at the Denver Performing Arts Complex
Keynote Speaker: Geoffrey Canada, nationally-recognized children’s advocate and education reformer
As President and CEO of the Harlem Children’s Zone, Geoffrey Canada has dedicated his life to helping children who grow up in conditions similar to those he and his family faced in the South Bronx, and helping them secure both educational and economic opportunities. Among his initiatives are the creation of the Harlem Children’s Zone’s Beacon Schools, which provide programs that support children and families in Central Harlem 12 hours a day, 365 days a year. Mr. Canada will inspire us with how he’s overcoming serious challenges in Harlem, New York to ensure kids’ educational success. He’ll also talk about the importance of a bold vision for educational reform and the vital role of unusual players, including corporations, in successfully creating a strong future for every child.
Geoffrey Canada has been recognized with numerous national awards, including the prestigious McGraw Prize for Education, and has been featured on programs including “60 Minutes” and “Oprah.” He holds a B.A. from Bowdoin College and an M.A. in education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Mr. Canada’s work challenges each of us to consider what we’re doing in our community to ensure that every child can live the life we each want for our own kids.
