Professional Development for Teachers
Building Strong Foundations: Geometry Concepts
Professional Development for K-6 Classroom Teachers
July 9-11, 2025
Aquinas College – Nashville, TN
This dynamic professional development workshop is designed to deepen K-6 teachers’ understanding of elementary geometry concepts. Participants will engage in hands-on activities, explore a variety of math manipulatives, and collaborate with fellow educators to strengthen their own geometric reasoning. By developing a stronger foundation in fundamental concepts, teachers will be equipped to foster deeper student engagement and achievement in the math classroom.
This training builds upon core geometry principles, providing practical strategies for effective instruction. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion for 15 hours of professional development.
The workshop will be conducted at the Siena Hall Conference Center on the Aquinas College campus in Nashville, TN. Check-in is from 1:00-3:30pm on Wednesday, July 9; departure between 3:00-4:30pm on Friday, July 11. A preliminary schedule, subject to change, is available to provide a sense of the flow of the workshop.
Instructor: Sister Cecilia Anne Wanner, O.P.
Sister Cecilia Anne holds an MA in science and mathematics education from the University of Southern Mississippi and a Ph.D. in mathematics education from Middle Tennessee State University. She spent 11 years teaching at the elementary and secondary levels, after which Sister began teaching future teachers at the college level. Sister Cecilia Anne currently serves as President of Aquinas College, where she also teaches courses for teacher preparation.
Meals & Lodging
All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), as well as snacks, will be provided, beginning with dinner on Wednesday, July 9 and concluding with lunch on Friday, July 11. Overnight accommodations (two nights) are provided at the beautiful on-site Siena Hall Conference Center. Each participant will be provided a private spacious bedroom and a Jack-and-Jill bathroom shared with one other attendee.
Registration
Standard registration is $900 per participant, with a reduced fee for early bird registration. The registration fee includes participation in the full workshop, all meals, and overnight accommodations. Discount are available for priests and consecrated religious.
Space in this workshop is limited to 24 participants. To secure a place in the course, please complete the online registration form and submit payment. Registration may also be submitted by mail; see course brochure for registration form. Payment may be made via check mailed to Aquinas College (4210 Harding Pike, Nashville TN 37205) or via online credit card payment.
Cancellations before June 1 will receive a 50% refund. After June 1, no refunds will be given.
Questions?
For questions or more information, contact Rachel Smola
