Teacher Community
One of Rise Up’s foundation goals is to create a community of educators that support and encourage one another. One of the ways we have been able to bring teachers across the country together is by hosting annual #Impact Retreats. These retreats provide an opportunity for educators to come together, share their experiences and best practices, and learn from one another.
The retreats are designed to be a space where educators can connect with other educators, gain new skills and strategies, and learn about the latest developments in education. They provide a forum for teachers to collaborate and share ideas on how to best support student learning and success. The retreats offer a variety of workshops, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities to help educators grow professionally and personally.
Impact Retreat 2024 – Napa Valley
For the 2024 Impact Retreat, Rise Up is excited to be hosting 120 teachers in San Francisco and Napa Valley for a four day retreat. Teachers will create unforgettable memories as they spend time in the beautiful surroundings of Napa Valley and take time to relax and forge community with one another.
Impact Retreat 2023 – Sailing Away
In 2023, Rise Up and 87 teachers embarked on a 3-day Bahamas cruise out of Orlando Florida! This exciting opportunity provided educators with a unique and memorable experience while also providing a chance for professional development, community building and relaxation.
The cruise offered a variety of workshops, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities to help educators grow professionally and personally. With a line-up of fantastic speakers and after-hours karaoke, there was fun and learning to be had at all hours. Additionally, attendees had the opportunity to participate in activities and excursions such as snorkeling, island hopping, beach parties and more. And those pool parties! How much fun did we have?
Impact Retreat 2022 – Building Community
In 2022, we hosted 40 teachers from across the country in Temecula, California for a weekend full of professional development, community bonding, and wine tasting!
Impact Retreat 2021 – Forging Ahead
In 2021, we hosted 8 teachers in California and quickly realized this was the start of an amazing community. These teachers are now known as the “minions” and have been with us in the building of our Between The Pages Teacher Ambassador program.
