Register now to join us Nov. 19 as we discuss the state and future of public education. Our guest will be Charlitta Hatch, our elected representative for north Mecklenburg on the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education, which oversees Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS). A CMS graduate, Hatch is serving her first term on the board and holds a doctorate in urban education from UNC Charlotte, along with experience in educational technology and data analytics.

Charlitta Hatch

The audience-led Q&A is expected to cover leadership changes at CMS, school redistricting, transportation, test scores, school construction and more.

Event details

Doors open and the buffet-style breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. at The Peninsula Club.

The Q&A session starts at 8 a.m. and concludes promptly at 9 a.m. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions throughout the discussion.

The cost to attend is $19, which includes a full country breakfast.

Attire is business casual.

RSVP

This event is expected to sell out, so please reserve a seat ASAP by calling 704-953-3381 or emailing [email protected]. Payment must be processed online in advance and there are no refunds.

Thanks to our sponsors

The Presenting Sponsor is Stimson and Francomano Merrill Wealth Management Group.
Breakfast Sponsors are Anita Sabates & Dixie Dean and Williamson Wealth Group.
Coffee Sponsors are Davidson Wealth Management and WastePro.

About Newsmakers

The Newsmakers Breakfast regularly brings together members of the Cornelius community to hear speakers discuss a range of topics. This year included six events with subjects covering town government, Red Line transit, small businesses, road construction, and the downtown master plan. In 2027, planned events include town government, lake safety, economic development, small business and more.

Interested in sponsoring an event in 2027? Contact us at [email protected].