Project Design Lab
Teacher
Testimonails
The following statements are from the the 2024 Project Design Lab participants, who reflected on their experience in an exit survey.
"This course was a gift! A gift to myself, our school and the greater community!"
"This was one of the most POWERFUL courses of professional development that I have ever taken part in."
​"I am coming away from this feeling excited about going back to the classroom for the first time in a long time."
"This experience allowed me to expand my sense of what is possible in my teaching practice."
Nourish Your Teaching Practice
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"The last year of my career had me questioning if I wanted to continue teaching. This program reminded me of what teaching and learning CAN be. THANK YOU so much for the care you showed and the joy you reignited in me."
"You will leave inspired and feeling like you have new tools to enliven the lives of students, but also your life!"
"Learning how to plan and implement creative ways to teach our kids was empowering. I hope to teach the kids just how I was taught at the Project Design Lab."
Strengthen Bonds With Colleagues
"I feel much closer, connected, bonded with my co-workers, and so excited to get to work together as thought partners to bring a project to life across our different disciplines."
"The best part of the week was strengthening our friendships and colleagueships!"
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"I feel like it has strengthened the connections between departments and given much appreciated time to actually connect and think together which doesn't often happen during the year."
A Professional Learning Retreat
2024 Project Design Lab
"This is an opportunity to have the time, resources, mentorship, and a supportive community of peers to create the experiences you want your students to have."
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"This week, I have truly discovered the meaning of belonging in a way I want to bring to my students."
"I am so beyond thankful for this experience in this beautiful city."
"I really enjoyed staying on campus! It was a blast to get away for a little bit."
"We had so much fun during the day and then walking downtown taking in the water, mountains, and downtown shops and restaurants."
"The ability to come together with others and have a fusion of energy and creativity is wonderful."
