Forty Carrots to host 20th annual Educational Community Speaker Event with Michele Borba
Registration is open for Forty Carrots Family Center’s 20th annual Educational Community Speaker Event, "Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine," presented in partnership with the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.
The free virtual presentation will feature educational psychologist and bestselling author Michele Borba on Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. Advance registration is required by visiting FortyCarrots.org, emailing events@fortycarrots.com, or calling 941-365-7716. The previous 19 speaker events have reached nearly 14,000 parents, professionals, and educators.
Borba’s latest book, "Thrivers," is an insightful, science-backed guide that helps parents and educators teach the essential character traits kids need to flourish in a rapidly changing, digitally-driven and uncertain world. Borba will identify seven teachable strengths that will safeguard kids for the future. For more information about Borba, visit micheleborba.com.
“Our community is stronger when parents, educators and professionals have the latest information to better support children as they strive to achieve their full potential," said Michelle Kapreilian, Forty Carrots CEO. "We are especially grateful to the Community Foundation of Sarasota County for their longstanding support as our presenting partner.”
Forty Carrots Family Center has served families in Sarasota and Manatee counties since 1993, ensuring good beginnings that last a lifetime for children. Forty Carrots serves families from all walks of life, with 95 percent of families receiving services free of charge.
Submitted by Tonya Getzen Gowan
This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: 20th annual Forty Carrots Speaker Event spotlights 'Thrivers' Sept. 21
