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Teacher Workshops or Retreat
Faithfulness in Teaching
In October of each year, Faith Builders hosts either a workshop or a retreat for K-12 educators. The purpose of these weekend events is to encourage and nurture faithfulness and excellence in conservative Mennonite schools.
Teacher Retreat 2008
On Friday-Sunday, October 10-12, Faith Builders is offering a weekend of relaxation, refreshment, and interaction with other teachers. We invite school administrators and committed teachers to this weekend of connecting and networking. We plan to offer times of focused interaction for administrators who attend. This retreat provides an opportunity for teachers and administrators to refresh their vision, renew their energy, and develop relationships with other teachers.
- Location:
This retreat will be held at the Castle, an old stone mansion built at the turn of the century by a wealthy oilman and US senator, in Franklin, PA. Set in the mountains overlooking the Allegheny River, the Castle is an unforgettable setting for reflection and renewal.
- Staff: The weekend will be hosted by the staff of Faith Builders Christian School and Mennonite School Services: Gerald Miller, Amos Stoltzfus, Javan Bender, Sharon Yoder, Esther Bean, Anna Zehr, Vivian Mast, Steven Brubaker, and Matthew Mast.
- Purpose: To provide a context for renewal of energy and vision as teachers.
- Highlights: Relaxed interaction, group discussions, short presentations, brainstorming sessions, delightful meals, recreation, and more.
The retreat will cost $199 per person attending the event ($149 for spouses), including two nights’ stay, meals, and other retreat expenses. Teachers with more experience will receive higher priority. The retreat is limited to 45 teachers (not including spouses). You may download the application here (PDF, 62 KB). Please mail or fax your application to Faith Builders (contact information).
Teacher Workshops on the FBlog.
Teacher Retreat 2007
In 2007 Faith Builders hosted its first-ever Teacher Retreat. The typical Teacher Workshops was not held. Faith Builders offered a weekend of relaxation, refreshment, and networking with other teachers October 12-14. We invited teachers who have taught 5 years or more to a weekend of connecting with other long-term teachers.
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Location: Laurelville Mennonite Center in Mount Pleasant, PA, southeast of Pittsburgh.
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Staff: The weekend was hosted by the faculty, staff, and administration of Faith Builders Christian School – Gerald Miller, Sharon Yoder, Anna Zehr, Vivian Mast, Melvin Lehman, Esther Bean, Amos Stoltzfus, Javan Bender, Steven Brubaker, Matthew Mast
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Purpose: To provide a context for renewal of energy and vision as teachers.
- Included: Relaxed interaction, group discussions, short presentations, brainstorming sessions, delightful meals, recreation, more.
Schedule for Teacher Retreat 2007 (PDF, 31 KB)
Previous Teacher Workshops info:
Updated 4/17/2008 MJM
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