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Collaboration Circle - Education
Building Resilient and Adaptable Minds: Preparing Students for an Unpredictable Future
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August 5, 2025 - 12pm - 1pm - Zoom
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On August 5, 2025, the Parikh Giving Alliance hosted a Collaboration Circle that brought together community leaders and nonprofit changemakers to explore how we can better prepare students for an unpredictable future. From powerful insights on mentorship and classroom support to real-world strategies for fostering adaptability, this session sparked ideas and inspired action across Central Florida’s education landscape.
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​Collaboration Circles are a free webinar series curated by Parikh Giving Alliance, providing a unique platform for nonprofits in healthcare, education, and the arts to connect and inspire each other through meaningful discussions and innovative ideas.
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Our Panel
Jane
Thompson
President
A Gift For Teaching
Dr. Sheila Amin,
Gutiérrez
Dean of the University of Central Florida Burnett Honors College
Alicia Hodge
Vice President of Development, Seminole County at Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida
Beena M. Parikh, PhD
Co-Founder
Parikh Giving Alliance
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Our Program
Collaboration Circle - Education
Building Resilient and Adaptable Minds: Preparing Students for an Unpredictable Future
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August 5, 2025 - 12pm - 12:45pm
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This inspiring Collaboration Circle program has been thoughtfully curated by the Parikh Giving Alliance leadership team and our esteemed speakers. A (zoom an noon) power-packed program features three speakers, each sharing in 5 minutes or less, their passion and expertise for education in Central Florida.​​​​​
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12:00 PM – 12:05 PM: Welcome and Introduction
Host and Moderator: Beena M. Parikh, PhD, Co-Founder, Parikh Giving Alliance
12:05 PM – 12:20 PM: Equipping Classrooms for Success: The Power of Community Support
Speaker - Jane Thompson (President, A Gift for Teaching)
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12:20 PM – 12:35 PM: Building Resilience and Adaptability in Higher Education
Speaker -Dr. Sheila Amin Gutiérrez (Dean, Burnett Honors College, UCF)
12:35 – 12:50 PM: Empowering Futures: The Role of Mentors and Support Networks
Speaker: To be announced
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12:50 PM – 1:00 PM: Integration
Host and Moderator: Beena M. Parikh, PhD, Co-Founder, Parikh Giving Alliance
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