You’re invited! Join us on Thursday, May 4th 2023 at 8PM ET/7PM CT for an hour of fun, inspiration, and learning—all in support of education! Our virtual gathering will feature education experts and teachers discussing current issues in K-12 education.
It has never been more difficult to be a teacher. Teachers are preparing students for an uncertain future during an uncertain present. Together, we can honor our teacher heroes and supply them with the tools they need for their students’ success.
Tickets
Tickets are sold on a sliding scale of $10-$500 to encourage attendees from all communities to participate. We ask that you give what you are able. When we all participate, we all thrive.
If you are unable to attend but want to contribute, you can make a donation.
Silent Auction
The silent auction will be available to all ticketed attendees. Featured items will range from gift cards, online fitness classes, and autographed memorabilia!
Guest Speakers
Our virtual gathering will feature education experts and teachers discussing solutions to current issues in K-12 education.
Sheryl Crow
AdoptAClassroom.org National
Spokesperson and Partner
Sheryl Crow is an American musician, actress, singer, songwriter and was recently inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. As a former school teacher, who comes from a family of teachers, Crow is passionate about advocating on behalf of the profession. In 2016, Crow teamed up with AdoptAClassroom.org to help the nonprofit raise awareness of the fact that most teachers are spending their own money to purchase classroom supplies to do their job and for their students to thrive in school. Citing teaching as ‘the most important job there is,’ the 9-time Grammy Award winner urges everyone to step up in support of our nation’s K-12 teachers.
Shannon Gibney
Author, The Way I Am, Was, and Never Will Be; Where We Come From; Dream Country
Professor of English, Minneapolis College
Educator of the Year, Minnesota State College & University System
Shannon Gibney is an award-winning author of books of all kinds — from novels to anthologies to essays to picture books. She writes for adults, children, and everyone in-between .
The through-line in all her work is stories that may have previously gone untold. Sometimes these perspectives have remained hidden because the speakers have not had an outlet for their stories; other times, the stories carry darkness and fear that we prefer to look away from.
Coy Bowles
Musician (Zac Brown Band),
Children’s Book Author, and
Early Education & Literacy Advocate
Coy Bowles is a literacy and early education advocate and multi-platinum music star. In addition to his musical work with Zac Brown Band, Coy writes children’s books with a focus on social-emotional learning, and is active in the State of Georgia’s early education system.
Miles Luna
Writer, Director, and Voice Actor
Miles Luna is a writer, director, and voice actor bringing worlds and characters to life. Miles was inspired to help AdoptAClassroom.org because of the dedication his mother had for her students during her 30-year teaching career.
Thank You to our Sponsors
A special thank you to our event sponsors who made this event possible. Your generosity makes it possible to connect students across the country with the supplies they need to succeed in school. With your support we can connect more passionate people with our mission to ensure every child has access to a good education.
Title Sponsor
Lead Sponsor
Coming soon!
Group Sponsors
Silent Auction Sponsors
