Courage to Teach: Renew, sustain, and inspire.

Renew, sustain, and inspire. What do you think of when you read those words? I think of the work I am doing with Courage to Teach. I am part of a cadre of the fourth CTT program in South Dakota.  We gather for a series of six retreats over eighteen months. The retreats are led by skilled facilitators. Our amazing leaders are Educational Technology Specialists with TIE (Technology and Innovation in Education).  Check out http://www.tie.net to learn more about TIE and their numerous professional development projects and opportunities. 

Our retreats have taken place at the Outlaw Ranch in Custer, SD

The mission of Courage to Teach is to help foster personal and professional renewal through retreats that offer time and space to reflect on our life and work. We use poetry, stories, solitude, reflection, and deep listening.  Visit http://www.couragerenewal.org for podcasts, a blog, and information about retreats and programs. While you are there, don’t forget to check out the books by Parker Palmer located under the Resources section.

The hope that Spring brings

If you ever have the opportunity to attend Courage to Teach retreats, DO IT! It promises to be one of the most valuable experiences you will ever be involved in, personally and professionally.

I’m curious… have you read any of Parker Palmer’s work? Has anyone been a part of Courage to Teach?