The Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF) has combined the excitement of the hit show “Shark Tank” and the need to support innovative San Diego County superintendents to create an event called “Supe Tank“. Our Supe Tank 4.0 event on October 24, 2024, will be followed by a New Superintendent Welcome Reception to introduce the community to the San Diego County Office of Education’s new Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Gloria Ciriza.
AGENDA & EVENT DETAILS
DATE: October 24, 2024 from 3:30 to 6:30 PM PT
AGENDA:
- Please arrive early for parking at USD and the tram to Mother Rosalie Hill Hall (MRHH)
- 3:30 to 4:00pm – Registration, check-in, and networking
- 4:00 to 5:15pm – Supe Tank 4.0 presentations in the Warren auditorium
- 5:15 to 6:30pm – New Superintendent Welcome Reception for Dr. Gloria Ciriza
Supe Tank is a unique way for superintendents to share innovation that is taking place in our 43 school districts by pitching their project—a program, initiative or idea—to a room full of potential partners. Superintendents participating in Supe Tank are given 5 minutes to pitch an innovation from their district. Previous presentations resulted in several partner connections for our San Diego County school districts, including one district receiving $100,000 for their pitch.
CFF’s Supe Tank 4.0—presented by SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union—will be hosted by the University of San Diego on Thursday, October 24 from 3:30 to 6:30 pm. Industry partners, educators, and community leaders are invited to learn about the innovation in our school districts. They will be given the opportunity to meet with the presenting superintendents at a reception after pitches. The hope is that school leaders and industry leaders will come together and form their own partnerships around some of the ideas presented.
Following the Supe Tank presentations will be the New Superintendent Welcome Reception where the community will be introduced to the new San Diego County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Gloria Ciriza. Dr. Ciriza was appointed to her role at the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) in July 2024. She previously served as the assistant superintendent of Student Services and Programs at SDCOE, which includes the Juvenile Court and Community Schools, Special Education, Student Support, Student Wellness and School Culture, Whole Child and Community Design, and Outdoor Education departments. She joined SDCOE in March 2021 and has been instrumental in advancing SDCOE’s North Star goal to reduce poverty through public education.
SUPE TANK 4.0 TICKETS
For tickets to Supe Tank 4.0 and Welcome Reception, visit our Eventbrite page for “Educators Tickets” and “Business and Community Leader Tickets”. The Educator Tickets are $50 each and includes parking at USD, admission to the auditorium, and the hosted reception. The Business and Community Leader Tickets start at $250 each and include parking, admission, and the hosted reception, with discounts for groups of two ($400 total) or four ($700 total). Don’t miss this unique networking opportunity to meet with many leaders of educational innovation in San Diego County.
Tickets are limited… don’t miss out and purchase your tickets today!
LOCATION
- University of San Diego, Mother Rosalie Hill Hall (MRHH), 1st Floor, Warren Auditorium
- Address: University of San Diego, West Parking Lot
- Parking: Complimentary parking code will be sent to you as part of your registration for the West Parking Lot. A tram service is offered free of charge from the lot up the hill to MRHH.
ATTIRE: Business Casual
HOSTED WELCOME RECEPTION: A variety of appetizers will be served at the New Superintendent Welcome Reception with a hosted bar in the West Plaza of Mother Rosalie Hill Hall.
SUPE TANK 4.0 PRESENTERS
This year, our three of our veteran Supe Tank presenters will each be mentoring three new Supe Tank presenters. Where Supe Tank is similar to the show “Shark Tank,” this mentorship format is inspired by “The Voice.” The superintendent presenters are grouped into the following teams:
- Team Ben Churchill, Carlsbad Unified School District
- Ms. Jill Vinson, Cardiff School District
- Ms. Ilsa Garza-Gonzalez, Fallbrook Union High School District
- Mr. Ron McCowan, Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District
- Team Karl Mueller, Coronado Unified School District
- Dr. David Miyashiro, Cajon Valley Union School District
- Dr. Jennifer Burks, Solana Beach School District
- Mr. Greg Mizel, Poway Unified School District
- Team Leighangela Brady, National School District
- Dr. Andree Grey, Encinitas Union School District
- Dr. Holly McClurg, Del Mar Union School District
- Dr. Gina Potter, San Ysidro School District
SUPE TANK 4.0 SPONSORSHIP
Your Supe Tank 4.0 sponsorship will help raise awareness of your organization’s contributions to our local educational community and make an impact to benefit our educators and students. CFF has designed multiple opportunities to reach our audience of superintendents, education leaders, educators, and business leaders that also support educational causes.
- PRESENTING SPONSOR ($15,000) [sold]: As the Presenting Sponsor, you will receive a 2-minute speaking opportunity at the podium prior to the Supe Tank presentations. Your organization will receive the highest level of promotion with “Presented by” recognition on all print and digital marketing of the event.
- FOCUS GROUP WITH LEADERS ($10,000) [5 available]: As a Focus Group Partner, your organization will lead a private 90-minute discussion panel with 5 educational leaders—Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Principals, and Educational Decision Makers. This valuable time with educational leaders will help your organization garner feedback and insights to help you upgrade your marketing strategies, products, and services. Each Focus Group will take place before the start of Supe Tank 4.0 at USD.
- WELCOME RECEPTION SPONSOR ($5,000) [1 available]: As the Welcome Reception Sponsor, you will receive a 3-minute speaking opportunity during the New Superintendent Welcome Reception. Your organization will receive special recognition during the hosted reception from 5:00 to 6:30 PM and on print and digital marketing of the event, plus you’ll receive an exhibit table in the welcome reception area.
- EXHIBIT TABLE SPONSOR ($2,000) [Limited availability]: As an Exhibit Table sponsor, your organization will have an exhibit table the Welcome Reception area to promote your company and its solutions. Your sponsorship will include special recognition in our print and digital marketing of the event and receive 3 event tickets.
- SUPE TANK SUPPORTER ($500): As a Supe Tank Supporter, your sponsorship will include your logo and recognition in our program and online plus 1 event ticket. Your donation will support the Classroom of the Future Foundation and the Supe Tank 4.0 participants.
To inquiry about CFF’s Supe Tank 4.0 sponsorships, please contact Jane Turk-Schlosberg at jane@classroomofthefuture.org. Thank you for your support!
PAST “SUPE TANK” EVENTS
Supe Tank 1.0 took place on April 26, 2022 as part of CFF’s 5th Annual “College and Career Pathways Summit.” The inaugural event featured four superintendents from San Diego County.
Supe Tank 2.0 took place on November 1, 2022 as part of CFF’s Superintendent Appreciation Reception event with nine superintendents.
Supe Tank 3.0 occurred on October 26, 2023 at University of San Diego with nine presenting Superintendents.
To learn more, visit the Supe Tank page on our website, which includes bios, photos and videos from the prior events.