Teacher Education Alumni Conference
Friday, September 28, 2007
Homecoming 2007

The first ever Teacher Education Alumni Conference will take place on Friday, September 28, 2007 from 11am to 5pm.  The schedule includes registration and a buffet lunch followed by a keynote speaker.  Attendees will then be able to choose two of four break-out session options.  The completion of the conference will be a social time that includes an Education Tour and Dessert.

The Early Bird registration cost will be $25 and these are due by September 10.  After September 10th the cost will be $30.

Keynote Speaker
 

Michael Smart
2007 Minnesota Teacher of the Year

Mike is a graduate of Harvard University (1980-84) earning an AB in Economics. He attended Stockholm University, (1984-85) as a Graduate Scholar in Social Studies. In 2003 Mike earned a MA in Education from the University of Minnesota. During the past 25 years, Mike has worked with global languages in the public and private sectors including non-profits.

Mike has worked with Intermediate District 287 as a consultant and teacher for more than 15 years. He currently teaches in a District 287 Japanese program located at the Robbinsdale Armstrong High School.

"Mike has been an inspiration to many of us at District 287," said Sandra Lewandowski, Superintendent. "We have students who are in Mike's unique classroom that often take a second and third year of Japanese because he is the teacher."

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If you would like more information please contact:

Gwen Rudney at 320-589-6411 or rudneygl@morris.umn.edu
Jana Koehler at 320-589-6404 or koehlerj@morris.umn.edu