Zoom Session with Jim Smith Hosted by Children's Community School

WATERBURY – The public is invited to join a Zoom session hosted by Children’s Community School and featuring Jim Smith on Thursday, April 8 at 4:00 p.m. Zoom sessions have replaced school tours as a way to share information on school issues and keep social distancing. This session is titled “The Economy & The School of Hope" with featured guest Jim Smith.

Smith is the President/CEO of JCSmithAdvisors and former Chairman and CEO of Webster Bank. He serves as Co-Chairman of the Board of AdvanceCT, a not-for-profit whose purpose is to drive business development, economic growth and job creation in CT. Smith previously served as Co-Chairman of the Connecticut Commission on Fiscal Stability and Economic Growth. He serves as Chairman of Trinity Health of New England, and as Chairman of the Hartford Bishops Foundation in affiliation with the Archdiocese of Hartford.

The session will lead with CCS Board Member and moderator, Sue Mellitt, asking Jim his views on the economy statewide and Waterbury specifically and why he calls CCS the "School of Hope." Hear his story of meeting a future president at CCS and what that student is doing now. The session will close with questions, after which Jim will remain for discussion as time allows. Register in advance at CCSWaterbury.org to get the Zoom meeting link or call 203-575-0659 ext. 212.

Register in advance for this meeting HERE.

Children’s Community School lays the foundation for the urban student’s educational success by offering a robust curriculum and unique experiences, by developing their individual character and by cultivating strong parent involvement.