Registration for the 2023 Masterclasses has closed. If you are interested in taking this summer's Masterclasses, please reach out to Darryl DeBoer at darryl.deboer@cace.org

Masterclasses are an opportunity for experienced TfT teachers to come together over Zoom in a short course format to deepen their TfT implementation.

2024 dates: July 9, 11, 16, 18

Each Masterclass includes four 90-minute Zoom sessions (11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CST)

Teachers will leave the Masterclasses with:

  • a TfT implementation plan for the upcoming school year
  • a professional network beyond their school with other teachers in expertise area
  • a deeper understanding of TfT’s core and essential practices
  • a renewed enthusiasm for TfT living in their classrooms

Pricing per school:

  • 2+ teachers from the same school: $99 each
  • 1 teacher: $119

TfT Masterclasses will be offered in the following specialty areas:

Primary Classroom: Grades k-2 | July 9, 11, 16, 18 (11AM CST)
Description: Deepen your implementation of the core practices in the primary grades with sessions focused on Deep Hope and Storyline, Storyboards, Throughlines, and Formational Learning Experiences. 
Facilitator: Elizabeth Benscoter is a 1st grade teacher and instructional coach at Grace Community School in Tyler, Texas. TfT has invigorated and focused her teaching practices as she leads her students to be active participants in God’s Story. When she is not in the classroom, you can find Elizabeth enjoying a walk in the woods or sipping a cup of tea while she crochets or reads.
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intermediate Classroom: Grades 3-5 | July 9, 11, 16, 18 (11AM CST)
Description: Deepen your implementation of the core practices in the intermediate grades with sessions focused on Deep Hope and Storyline, Storyboards, Throughlines, and Formational Learning Experiences. 
Facilitator: Pamela Zuidhof is excited to connect with you, building on her experience teaching 3rd and 5th grades, and as an instructional coach and assistant principal at Surrey Christian School in British Columbia, Canada. Pam loves being a creation enjoyer by exploring God’s beautiful creation while biking, hiking, and paddle boarding.
middle school Classroom: Grades 6-8 | July 9, 11, 16, 18 (11AM CST)
Description: Deepen your implementation of the core practices in the middle school classroom with sessions focused on Deep Hope and Storyline, Storyboards, Throughlines, and Formational Learning Experiences. 
Facilitator: Stacey Hicklin, a middle school science teacher and instructional coach at Delaware County Christian School in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, loves the wild world of middle school. TfT’s framework empowers her to invite students to discover their distinct roles and purposes within God's Story. Beyond the classroom, Stacey finds joy in walking outdoors, tending plants, savoring coffee, and immersing herself in great books.
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6-12 mathematics | July 9, 11, 16, 18 (11AM CST)
Description: Deepen your implementation of the core practices in the middle school classroom with sessions focused on Deep Hope and Storyline, Storyboards, Throughlines, and Formational Learning Experiences. 
Facilitator: John Lamb is the chair of the mathematics department at Grace Community High School in Tyler, TX. John teaches Algebra 2 and Pre-Calculus and is the co-sponsor for the Mu Alpha Theta math honor society. John earned his Ph.D. in secondary mathematics education from Mississippi State University in 2006. He has a master's and bachelor's degree in mathematics from Mississippi College. John was a middle and high school mathematics teacher in Mississippi for 5 years, was a tenured professor of mathematics education at The University of Texas at Tyler for 16 years, and has taught at Grace for the last 3 years. John has taught and trained mathematics teachers, published papers, spoken professionally, and secured millions in grant funding over his career. John lives on 18 acres where he raises chickens, goats, and his own children (the youngest was born this past Valentine's Day) with his wife Sherri. TfT has given John the tools necessary to better glorify God throughout His curriculum, and John is excited to share his journey in this masterclass.
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learning targets: Grades k-12 | July 9, 11, 16, 18 (11AM CST)
Description: Join us in this new masterclass offering to hone your skills with long-term and supporting targets that connect to God's Story, focus the learning, and empower the learners. 
Facilitator: Rachel Vanden Hull is a 5th grade teacher and instructional coach at Sioux Center Christian School in Sioux Center, Iowa. Through implementing the TfT framework, Rachel loves to invite students into their active role in God’s Story. For her, working alongside teachers to empower them in their TfT practices is a passion. Outside of the classroom, Rachel cherishes time spent with her family and friends, losing herself in books, and finds fun in camping trips.
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FLEx Design for Elementary: Grades k-5 | July 9, 11, 16, 18 (11AM CST)
Description: Join us in this new masterclass offering to focus on FLEx design that invites, nurtures, and empowers learners in the elementary classroom.
Facilitator: Kelly Fish is an elementary instructional coach at Bellevue Christian School, where she has previously taught grades 3-5. Engaging in God's story alongside her students and colleagues through the TfT framework has become her deepest professional joy. Kelly has also worked with CACE in designing World Vision Ignite curriculum, and joyfully collaborating with teachers in learning design continues to be a focus in her current coaching role. At home, Kelly enjoys playing with her two dogs and growing flowers in her backyard.
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FLEx Design for secondary: Grades 6-12 | July 9, 11, 16, 18 (11AM CST)
Description: Join us in this new masterclass offering to focus on FLEx design that invites, nurtures, and empowers learners at the secondary level.
Facilitator: Matt Berka is an English teacher and instructional coach at Southwest Christian High School in Chaska, Minnesota. These positions allow Matt to continue teaching in the disciplines that he loves and working alongside colleagues to explore and implement effective teaching practices. Using TfT’s framework, Matt is interested in equipping his students to think deeply and critically about words and ideas. He believes that the traditional work of the English classroom—reading, writing, thinking, and speaking—are powerful tools to help students more clearly see and follow Jesus Christ, engage the world in which they live, and pursue the Kingdom of God. Aside from teaching, Matt enjoys spending time with his family and good friends, listening to The Beatles, and playing a game or sport of nearly any kind.
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leading tft | July 9, 11, 16, 18 (11AM CST)
Description: If you lead TfT implementation at your school, this masterclass is for you! Join us to learn how to model TfT and how to lead TfT for ongoing and sustaining change at your school. 
Facilitator: Amanda Albright is the Director of Learning for Teaching for Transformation. She has taught in public and private schools in the Pacific Northwest as well as a Christian school in the Dominican Republic, and has served in a variety of school leadership roles. Her passion for education was fueled and shaped by her time overseas, and she continues to find great joy in working with teachers and leaders from a variety of backgrounds. As a school designer for TfT, Amanda bears witness to students and teachers growing into a deeper understanding of who God is as they learn and live His Story. Beyond her work with schools, Amanda loves an adventure and is particularly drawn to traveling internationally to meet people and climb mountains around the world.
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Questions?

Reach out to Amanda Albright if you need any clarifying answers.
amanda.albright@cace.org