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thesharkmakers.com l Contact: sharkmaker@connectit360.org or (727) 742-7332 NEWSLETTER - DECEMBER 2025 EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION SEASON 11 2025-26 Student Registration: SharkMakers Join Now! Student registration for the 2025–2026 SharkMakers season is officially open! We’re excited to welcome a new Mentor Kickoff Recap group of innovators ready to explore entrepreneurship, accessibility, and real-world problem-solving. Students Our SharkMakers Mentor Kickoff set an who register will gain access to mentor support, workshops, inspiring tone for the new season. team collaboration, and the chance to develop solutions Mentors gathered for a special that make a meaningful impact. Make sure to register in presentation featuring speakers Robyn time for the Student Kickoff on 12/13! Mussler, board members Scott Vejdani, Cassandra Bernard & Tony Greene, judge/sponsor Kurt Heitmann, past winner Madeline Chadwick, alumni Register! Christian De Napoli, and alumni parent Angelica Chadwick. The event highlighted the vision for the upcoming season, the growth of SharkMakers, the docuseries, and the essential role Deadline for Registration : 12/10 mentors play in supporting student teams. It was also a chance Register by 12/5 to receive a $150 discount for mentors to connect, share ideas, and build relationships on your fundraising requirement! that will shape this year’s journey. New Board Member! We’re proud to spotlight Cassandra Virtual Student Info Sessions Bernard, our newest SharkMakers board member. Cassandra first joined We held our first Info Session on November 17th with a group of the program as a participant in 2019– very enthusiastic students eager to learn about SharkMakers 2020, winning an award of distinction and this year’s focus on accessibility and innovation. and was inducted into the Hall of Don’t miss the latest updates from this season! Fame last season. She has a strong background in design and marketing DEC 2nd : 6:30pm and brings a valuable alumni Register! DEC 6th : 12pm perspective to the board. DECEMBER HOLIDAY SPOTLIGHTS Make an Impact This Giving Tuesday! This Giving Tuesday, Dec. 2nd, we invite you to support the next wave of young innovators. By donating to SharkMakers, you’re directly investing in students who are developing accessible, meaningful solutions for real-world challenges. Your generosity empowers them to dream bigger, design boldly, and make an impact in their communities. Donate here!
