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Courage to Teach -- Aroostook County
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A five-weekend retreat series
for PreK-12 teachers and school leaders, University faculty and staff, and all who teach.

October 23-25, 2009
January 8-10, 2010
April 30 - May 2, 2010
August 20-22, 2010
October 15-17, 2010

All retreats begin at 6:00 PM on Friday when we will share dinner, and conclude with lunch on Sunday by 1:00 PM.

Participants interested in earning
CEU's and/or receiving Graduate Course
Credit for the five retreats should
contact Dr. Richard Ackerman at richard.ackerman@umit.maine.edu.

Hewes Brook Lodge
Portage, Maine

For more information, contact Doug Babkirk, University of Maine Cooperative Extension, (207) 712-1414 or dbabkirk@umext.maine.edu

This program is sponsored by University of Maine Cooperative Extension with marketing support from University of Maine -- Fort Kent, University of Maine -- Presque Isle, and the Central Aroostook Council On Education with funding from the UMaine System Chancellor’s Office, and symbolizes the University’s commitment to serve Pre K-16 educators and school leaders in Maine.

Venue

We will gather at the beautiful Hewes Brook Lodge in Portage, Maine, with access to the Fish River, walking trails, beautiful gardens, good food, and warm hospitality. Lodging consists of private and shared bedrooms and shared baths. Private rooms are reserved for those with special needs and on a first come, first served basis.

Hewes Brook Lodge in winter sunset at Hewes Brook Lodge
four white tail deer Hewes Brook Lodge in summer
two people kayaking male and female moose at edge of brook

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