Love to Learn: Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Today
Every Child Deserves a Champion
Join the Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County for a breakfast event on December 8, 2026, for the Love to Learn Breakfast of Champions focused on the youngest members of our community-children!
This event will highlight the importance of quality early childhood education. and the people who are making a difference in our community.
Love to Learn Honorees
Phillippe Jeck – Lifetime Honoree
Pat Mcnamara – Impact Honoree
Thais Sullivan – Inspiration Honoree
Kristin Calder – Catalyst Honoree
Commissioner Bobby Powell – Visionary Honoree
Event Details
December 8, 2026 | 8:00 am to 11:00 am
Kravis Center
Become a Sponsor
Tuesday, December 8th, 2026
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts – West Palm Beach
We would love to talk with you about your goals. Email us at connect@elcpalmbeach.org
Meet Our Keynote
Elliott Haspel
Elliott Haspel is a nationally recognized early education policy expert and author of the acclaimed Raising a Nation: 10 Reasons Every American Has a Stake in Child Care for All. As a leading voice on early learning, Elliott makes a compelling case for why the early years matter not only to families, but to the workforce, businesses, communities, and the broader economy.
Elliott’s work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post and The Atlantic. Drawing on research and experience, Elliott brings a fresh perspective, to one of the most important issues for families and communities across the country.
Elliott began his career as a classroom public school teacher and later earned a master’s degree in Education Policy and Management from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Meet Our Emcee
Matt Lincoln
Matt Lincoln anchors the CBS12 News Morning Show every weekday starting at 4:30am. He also is part of the team that hosts ARC Florida at 9am. He spearheads the station’s Eye on Education reports and gives viewers a daily dose of “What’s Lincoln Thinkin'”.
Matt has been at WPEC since 2014, moving to West Palm Beach to be the station’s Sports Director. He had previous stops doing the news in Monroe, LA, Myrtle Beach, SC and Richmond, VA. He’s a member of the Leadership Palm Beach County’s Engage Class of 2023, and can be found emceeing galas, leading golf tournaments, and helping out at events for many different local non-profits.
He’s the proud dad of twins – and spends much of his free time at ball fields and the cheer gym.
Please note that photographs, audio, and/or video at this or any ELCPBC event may be used on the ELCPBC website or ELCPBC social media pages at ELCPBC’s discretion for any purposes deemed appropriate by ELCPBC. By registering for this or any ELCPBC event, you are giving your permission to have your voice recorded and/or photograph taken and utilized by ELCPBC. You acknowledge that your participation in this event is voluntary, and neither you nor your organization will receive compensation for the use of photographs, audio, and/or video.
All sponsorships, donations and event proceeds will benefit the Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County and are deemed to be undesignated funds unless otherwise indicated by the donor. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Registration #CH13775. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling 1-800-HELP-FLA within the state or by visiting www.floridaconsumerhelp.com. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state.
