{"id":13136,"date":"2026-02-17T20:53:34","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T20:53:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tledupdates\/?p=13136"},"modified":"2026-02-17T20:53:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T20:53:34","slug":"reconnect-reflect-recharge-the-celebration-of-great-teaching-retreat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/instruction.austincc.edu\/tledupdates\/2026\/02\/17\/reconnect-reflect-recharge-the-celebration-of-great-teaching-retreat\/","title":{"rendered":"Reconnect, Reflect, Recharge: The Celebration of Great Teaching Retreat"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nThe Celebration of Great Teaching<\/a> (CGT) Retreat is a professional development experience unlike any other. Rather than bringing in outside experts, the retreat draws on the collective wisdom of practicing educators. Participants explore universal teaching principles, exchange ideas, and develop strategies that strengthen student engagement.<\/p>\n

Many attendees describe it as the most meaningful professional development experience of their careers. It\u2019s an opportunity to reflect, recharge, and return to the classroom with practical takeaways that can be used immediately.<\/p>\n

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The Lasting Impact of the Celebration of Great Teaching Retreat<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Faculty consistently highlight the retreat\u2019s impact on both their teaching and professional growth.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe retreat is one of those experiences that faculty look forward to every year. It\u2019s a chance to step away from the day-to-day, connect with colleagues, and pick up some really useful teaching strategies\u2014all in a setting that feels more like a getaway than a conference. You\u2019ll leave feeling refreshed, inspired, and ready to bring new ideas into your classroom.\u201d<\/p>\n

– Chelsea Biggerstaff<\/strong>, Manager, Office of Faculty Development<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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\nThe retreat provides:<\/strong><\/p>\n