About
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Join us for a full week of events designed to inspire, support, and celebrate our future educators. Throughout the week, you can take part in professional development workshops, sessions led by school leaders and visiting educators, networking opportunities, author talks, career readiness activities, and celebrations honoring the teaching profession. We hope you will join us for this meaningful week of learning, connection, and community.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
"Shape Your Future” Kick-Off Lunch*
Date: Monday, March 30 | 12:00- 1:50 pm
Location: TBD
Join a dynamic panel of educators, administrators, and education leaders as they explore this year’s theme and emerging trends in the field. Gain valuable insights on building a successful career and take part in a Q&A session for personalized guidance and inspiration.
*Catered Event
Leadership Practices and Principles for Teachers
Date: Monday, March 30 | 2:00- 2:50 pm
Location: TBD
Come and gain valuable insights on building leadership skills, confidence, and positive relationships with colleagues and students. You will participate in engaging activities to foster collaboration and communication.
Writing and Publishing Children's Books
Date: Tuesday, March 31 | 9:30 - 10:45 am
Location: TBD
Learn from local published authors how to turn your ideas and classroom experiences into engaging children’s stories. This session introduces the basics of writing for young readers, from crafting characters to shaping age-appropriate themes. You’ll also get a brief overview of traditional and self-publishing pathways to help you take your first steps as a children’s author.
Lunch with the Authors
Date: Tuesday, March 31 | 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Location: Ponce Dining Hall
Learn from local published authors how to turn your ideas and classroom experiences into engaging children’s stories. This session introduces the basics of writing for young readers, from crafting characters to shaping age-appropriate themes. You’ll also get a brief overview of traditional and self-publishing pathways to help you take your first steps as a children’s author.
LinkedIn Workshop - Hosted by the Career Development Center
Date: Tuesday, March 31 | 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Location: TBD
Your professional online presence matters! In this hands-on workshop, learn how to build and optimize a compelling LinkedIn profile that highlights your skills and experiences. Discover networking strategies to connect with educators, school leaders, and hiring managers.
From Flagler College Graduates to Flagler College Professors
Date: Wednesday, April 1 | 10:00 - 10:50 am
Location: TBD
Join Dr. Carl Williams and Dr. Michella Basas as they share their experiences as Flagler College students and reflect on the paths that led them back to campus as professors in the education department. Hear their stories of growth, mentorship, and the inspiration behind returning to serve the next generation of educators.
Celebration of Learning: Junior Internship Inquiry Presentations*
Date: Wednesday, April 1 | 1:00 - 1:50 pm
Location: TBD
Students share insights, questions, and discoveries from their junior-year internship inquiries.
*Catered event
Teaching Beyond Borders: Germany Cohort Presentations & Visiting German professors, Matthias Erhardt, and Maike Madera
Date: Wednesday, April 1 | 2:00 - 2:50 pm
Location: TBD
Interns will share insights from their transformative three-week mini-internship in Bad Neustadt, Germany. They will reflect on both expected and unexpected areas of personal and professional growth, highlighting connections to their classroom practice and their own development as educators.
Beyond the Classroom: Ecological Systems That Shape the New Teacher Experience
Date: Wednesday, April 1 | 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Location: TBD
A first-year teacher’s experience is influenced by far more than the students in their classroom - it is shaped by colleagues, administrators, families, community partners, state mandates, societal expectations, and their own internal beliefs. Grounded in Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory, this session invites teacher candidates to examine the broader ecosystem they will enter and to understand how each interconnected layer will shape their daily practice and professional identity.
Celebration of Learning: Literacy Teacher Work Sample Presentations
Date: Wednesday, April 1 | 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Location: TBD
Interns share insights and discoveries from their Literacy Teacher Work Sample projects.
Money Matters for Future Teachers
Date: Thursday, April 2 | 9:30 - 10:45 am
Location: TBD
Learn the basics of personal finance and investing, with practical strategies for building financial stability on a teacher’s salary. The goal is to help future educators feel confident managing their money so they can focus on teaching, not juggling multiple jobs.
Lunch N Learn Resume/Cover Letter Workshop - Hosted by the Career Development Center
Date: Thursday, April 2 | 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Location: TBD
Learn the basics of personal finance and investing, with practical strategies for building financial stability on a teacher’s salary. The goal is to help future educators feel confident managing their money so they can focus on teaching, not juggling multiple jobs.
Stories from the Field: Alumni Voices
Date: Thursday, April 2 | 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Location: TBD
Connect with Education Department alumni who will be on campus to share their career journeys, insights, and advice. This is a wonderful opportunity to ask questions, learn from real-world experiences, and expand your professional network.
Pre-Service Teacher Appreciation Dinner & Celebration*
Date: Thursday, April 2 | 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Location: TBD
Join us for a special evening honoring our pre-service teachers. Celebrate your hard work, dedication, and future impact on the field of education. Enjoy an evening of recognition, encouragement, and community with fellow students and faculty.
*Catered event
Mindfulness Techniques for the Classroom
Date: Friday, April 3 | 10:00 - 10:50 am
Location: TBD
Simple, age-appropriate practices that teachers can use with students—and for themselves—to reduce stress and improve focus.
Self-Published Authors & Book Signing
Date: Friday, April 3 | 11:00 - 11:50 am
Location: TBD
Join our self-published authors for an inspiring hour of conversation, storytelling, and book signing. This session is a wonderful opportunity to meet creative voices, hear about their publishing journeys, and connect with the people behind the books.
Authors: Carline Crevecoeur, Delaney Rose, Susan Brady, & more!
Self-Published Authors & Book Signing
Date: Friday, April 3 | 12:00 - 12:50 pm
Location: Ponce Dining Hall
Continue the conversation over lunch in a relaxed setting where guests can ask questions, share ideas, and enjoy the company of our featured authors.
Authors: Delaney Rose, Susan Brady, & more!
Survival Starts with Awareness #JustSay-Know - Presented by Wendy Parrish
Date: Friday, April 3 | 1:00 - 1:50 pm
Location: TBD
This presentation provides students with accurate, life-saving information about fentanyl, counterfeit pills, and opioid misuse while reinforcing the importance of mental and physical well-being. Students leave with practical tools, real-world knowledge, and confidence to protect themselves and others.
Supporting Students' Emotional Well-Being
Date: Friday, April 3 | 2:00 - 2:50 pm
Location: TBD
Recognizing signs of stress, anxiety, or withdrawal in children and adolescents, and understanding how teachers can respond with care while staying within their role.