SPW Trademark: Women's History Month Fireside Chat: Lessons from the Classroom of the Real Ms. Abbott!
Thursday, March 26, 2026 (11:30 AM - 2:00 PM)
(EDT)
Description
Join us for a special Women’s History Month fireside chat featuring Ms. Abbott, the real-life namesake behind the hit TV show Abbott Elementary. Ms. Abbott is an acclaimed retired educator and U.S. Army veteran whose dedication to students inspired her former student Quinta Brunson to create the popular show. Her book, Teaching, the Ms. Abbott Way: Lessons in Learning, Leadership & Life!, shares lessons on community, setting high expectations, respectful leadership, and self-care. Ms. Abbott will share her journey as a trailblazing teacher, lessons on perseverance, purpose, and representation, and how one person’s passion can spark meaningful change. She will be interviewed by Celeste Warren, former Vice President of Global Diversity and Inclusion at Merck. She is the founder of Celeste Warren Consulting LLC, which empowers organizations to create fair and equitable opportunities for all, driving meaningful change and enhancing workplace culture.
Featured Nonprofit: TBA
SPW Mission:
To accelerate the advancement and expand the influence of women leaders of all professions and generations, strengthen our business community, and support the region’s non-profit organizations.
For questions, please contact Vibha Agrawal at vagrawal@mlcc.org
The Main Line Chamber of Commerce Cancellation Policy:
Event cancellations must be received prior to NOON three business days before the event to receive a full refund. No-show's and late cancellations will be charged the full event price. If you would like to send a substitute, you are welcome--please contact the Chamber at 610-687-6232.
Pricing
$60 MLCC Members
$75 Non-Members
Philadelphia Country Club
1601 Spring Mill Rd
Gladwyne,
PA
19035
United States
Thursday, March 26, 2026 (11:30 AM - 2:00 PM)
(EDT)
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SPW Trademark: Women's History Month Fireside Chat: Lessons from the Classroom of the Real Ms. Abbott!
Thursday, March 26, 2026 (11:30 AM - 2:00 PM) (EDT)
Description
Join us for a special Women’s History Month fireside chat featuring Ms. Abbott, the real-life namesake behind the hit TV show Abbott Elementary. Ms. Abbott is an acclaimed retired educator and U.S. Army veteran whose dedication to students inspired her former student Quinta Brunson to create the popular show. Her book, Teaching, the Ms. Abbott Way: Lessons in Learning, Leadership & Life!, shares lessons on community, setting high expectations, respectful leadership, and self-care. Ms. Abbott will share her journey as a trailblazing teacher, lessons on perseverance, purpose, and representation, and how one person’s passion can spark meaningful change. She will be interviewed by Celeste Warren, former Vice President of Global Diversity and Inclusion at Merck. She is the founder of Celeste Warren Consulting LLC, which empowers organizations to create fair and equitable opportunities for all, driving meaningful change and enhancing workplace culture.
Featured Nonprofit: TBA
SPW Mission:
To accelerate the advancement and expand the influence of women leaders of all professions and generations, strengthen our business community, and support the region’s non-profit organizations.
For questions, please contact Vibha Agrawal at vagrawal@mlcc.org
The Main Line Chamber of Commerce Cancellation Policy:
Event cancellations must be received prior to NOON three business days before the event to receive a full refund. No-show's and late cancellations will be charged the full event price. If you would like to send a substitute, you are welcome--please contact the Chamber at 610-687-6232.
$60 MLCC Members
$75 Non-Members
1601 Spring Mill Rd
Gladwyne, PA 19035 United States
