Thank You!
On May 23, 2024 we held our 30th anniversary celebration Forget-Me-Not event. We had a wonderful time sharing our passion for the work we do, learning together about nurturing resilience in young people, and honoring this year's outstanding educators and community leaders. Thank you to everyone in the Acknowledge Alliance family for celebrating our school communities and making the event such a success. We look forward to continuing to help them thrive together for many years to come.
Check out all the evening’s photos at https://inspiredbystudio.pixieset.com/forgetmenot/
Watch the entire recorded program at https://youtu.be/OSllTFWX--M?si=qw3m8ZKbvTJqAZ2j
Photography and Videography by Inspired By Studio
Registration
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
If you need any assistance, please contact linda@acknowledgealliance.org
Scholarship Tickets
We have a limited number of scholarship tickets available for educators.
Please reach out to ryan@acknowledgealliance.org to learn more.
Program
Cocktail Hour with Activities and Silent Auction
Keynote by Mike Tinoco: Slow Urgency
Keynote Q&A
Outstanding Educator of the Year
Community Hero Honoree
Keynote by Mike Tinoco: Slow Urgency
Slow Urgency…
Mike Tinoco, M.Ed.
Public School Teacher, Nonviolence Practitioner, and Author
Mike Tinoco (M.Ed.) is a public school teacher, nonviolence practitioner, and author whose work advocates for creating classrooms and schools that center interdependence, shared needs, and liberation from violence.
He is a certified Kingian Nonviolence and Center for Nonviolent Communication (CNVC) trainer who has given dozens of workshops and talks in schools, universities, and educational organizations.
His first book, Heart at the Center: An Educator's Guide to Sustaining Love, Hope, and Community Through Nonviolence Pedagogy, explores a holistic approach to nonviolence in the classroom.
Poonam Singh
Resilience Consultation Program Manager
Bio Coming Soon!
Outstanding Educator of the Year
Graham Middle School’s
Sebastian Benevidez
Principal
Bio coming soon!
Community Hero Honoree: Superintendent Michael Gallagher
Superintendent Dr. Michael Gallagher
Sunnyvale School District
Bio coming soon!
Event Partners
“Blooming Hope” Diamond Sponsor
“Nourishing Community” Platinum Sponsor
“Planting Empathy” Silver Sponsor
Contact ryan@acknowledgealliance.org to learn more about available sponsorship opportunities.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations prior to May 16, 2025 will be refunded minus any applicable processing fees. Any refunds requested after this date will not be guaranteed. Please contact linda@acknowledgealliance.org if you need to cancel.