Teacher Power: Inspired Teaching Annual Alumni Conference


A two-day celebration of the power of teachers.

Featuring workshops, networking and speakers.

August 21 ~ 3:00 - 7:00 PM
August 22 ~ 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

THEARC
1901 Mississippi Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20020


Resource fair
Our fabulous resource fair provided participants with a wealth of information. Here teachers are learning more about City at Peace.

Donors Choose
Donors Choose shared resource techniques and info about getting donations of classroom supplies.

Michelle Edwards' speech
Orr Principal Michelle Edwards speaking to alumni during lunch.

Craft activities with Susan Coti
Inspired collage-making with Inspired Teacher Susan Coti.

Inspired Alumni induction ceremony
A circle of teacher power! An induction ceremony for our new alumni.

Inspired Alumni

Inspired Pebbles


2009 Schedule of Events

Friday, August 21

3:30 - 4 Registration

3:30 - 5:30 Resource Fair / Networking
Participants currently include:
5:30 – 7 Dinner
Speaker Panel:
Michelle Edwards, Principal of Orr Elementary
Hon. Judge Mary A. Gooden Terrell, founder of the High Tea Society

Saturday, August 22

9:30 – 10 Registration, Continental Breakfast, Welcome

10 – 12 Workshops
Workshops included:
  • The Power of Movement, presented by YoKid
  • The Power of Words and Images, presented by Inspired Teacher Susan Coti
  • The Power of Authentic Experiences, presented by Matthew Wheelock and Erica Hasper from Live It Learn It
12 – 2 Lunch, Discussion Panel, Closing
Speakers:
Annie Storr, Director of Education Studies, Corcoran College of Art + Design
Kaneia Mayo, Inspired Teaching facilitator