Love to Learn Event

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Join us for a special breakfast event exploring the future of our workforce by focusing on its youngest members—children!

This event will highlight the critical importance of quality early childhood education and its transformative impact on society and the economy. Together we will explore key insights from the book "Love to Learn: The Transformative Power of Care and Connection in Early Education" to understand how nurturing care and meaningful connections in early education can shape the future.


Each attendee will receive a signed copy of the book by author Isabelle Hau, and the opportunity

to join an interactive Question-and-Answer session.

Featured Keynote Address with Author Isabelle Hau!


Isabelle Hau has built her career at the intersection of learning, innovation, and impact—leading philanthropic investments in global education, advising AI companies, and currently directing one of the most future-focused education initiatives in the world: the Stanford Accelerator for Learning. She doesn’t just talk about the future of learning—she helps build it. Her work bridges cutting-edge science, real-world practice, and ethical AI innovation in ways that are both deeply human and globally relevant.


In her recent book, Love to Learn, she argues that learning is, at its core, a relational act. From the earliest years onward, it is love, care, and connection that unlock human potential. That insight drives everything she does: reimagining learning not merely as a transfer of knowledge, but as a profoundly human experience—one where relationships are the foundation, and where technology must serve, not replace, what makes us most alive.


Interactive Panel Discussions with the Following Speakers:

Makayla Buchanan: Makayla Buchanan is chief of staff at The Children’s Movement of Florida, where she leads strategic initiatives to support children in their first five years. With nearly a decade of nonprofit leadership, she’s held roles including director of early learning & literacy at the Florida Chamber Foundation and CEO of the Clay Education Foundation, driving impactful programs, research, and advocacy across the state. A certified nonprofit professional and accomplished facilitator, Makayla has coached leaders, built coalitions, and helped shape education policy. She serves on multiple boards, holds numerous honors, and is pursuing a PhD in Public Policy. A Florida native and daughter of educators, she’s passionate about unlocking opportunity through education and enjoys life with her husband and daughter.

Sunil Gunderia: Sunil is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of a new venture focused on building learning systems that strengthen educator capability in evidence-based literacy instruction to improve student outcomes. He serves on the boards of InnovateEDU and the Children’s Institute of Los Angeles and is Vice Chair of the EdSAFE AI Industry Council. He is recognized as a Top 100 EdTech Influencer and is a recipient of the CLN Impact Award. Previously at Age of Learning, Sunil was a co-inventor and led development of the personalized mastery learning system behind My Math Academy and My Reading Academy, programs proven to accelerate student learning through nearly thirty research studies.

Amanda Kozell: Amanda serves in an administrative role and as comptroller at Little Dude Ranch Academy, where she combines operational expertise with a passion for early childhood education. She was a member of the Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County’s inaugural Early Childhood Education Fellowship (September 2024 – May 2025), a program focused on advancing child care policy and improving the quality of care in Palm Beach County. During her fellowship, Amanda contributed ideas and insights on strengthening early learning systems and continues to be a strong advocate for educators and all professionals in the child care industry. Her leadership and commitment make her a driving force in shaping a brighter future for children and families in our community.

For questions, please contact Serena Dramis at serena.dramis@elcpalmbeach.org.

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