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What is it like?
What is it like?
Well, campers say it's:
- A forum for talking about what really matters in education
- A time to connect with others in meaningful ways and share our stories
- A chance to relax and renew in a peaceful setting with kindred spirits
- A place to play, to sing, to be curious, to wonder, to laugh and get in touch with the kid in me again
Each year, it is up to you and what you bring to it!
We invite each of you to share your expertise, curiosity and wonder with the rest of us! This year's group of educators includes teachers, musicians, authors, artists, and leaders who work with all ages.
What would you like to wonder about with us?
Click the arrows on the image to cycle through a slideshow of GMTC.
Daily Schedule- sample
8:00 wake up bell
8:30 breakfast
9:30-12 Morning Presentations
12 lunch
1:30-3 Focus group
3:30-5 Focus group
5-6 free time
6:00 dinner
7-9 evening gatherings (campfire, singing, storytelling etc.)
Take a look at last year's presenters!
Stay tuned for 2023 offerings...
Take a look at last year's presenters!
Stay tuned for 2023 offerings...
We are so grateful to spend each morning learning alongside one of our staff.
We are so grateful to spend each morning learning alongside one of our staff.
At GMTC, we wonder about things that matter to us, so we asked each of our presenters what they are wondering, and included their questions here.
We are very excited to have an amazing line up of creative and exceptional presenters with us, and a strong support staff to back them up! Remember, campers propose and/or facilitate afternoon focus groups on any topic they are curious or passionate about. What are you wondering? If you have an idea, staff are happy to help; just ask!
Cori Berg
Cori Berg
Cori has been a teacher, director, advocate, trainer, and consultant in the
field of Early Childhood Education for over 25 years in public, private, and
faith-based settings. Her professional interests include incorporating the
arts in curriculum, team building, educator resilience.
She is the Executive
Director of Hope Day School in Dallas, Texas. She is the creator of ECE
from the Heart with Cori Berg, a Facebook page and community to support
educators and administrators. She was awarded the 2020 Administrator of
the Year by the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children.
How do educators feel a sense of belonging as a form of self-care in our work?"
Carol Garboden Murray
Carol Garboden Murray
Carol Garboden Murray is the author of Illuminating Care: The Pedagogy and Practice of Care in Early Childhood Communities (Exchange Press, 2021). She lives in the Hudson River Valley, New York.
"How can our practice change when our language matches the intelligence and wholeness of children?"
John and Cecelia Puleio
John and Cecelia Puleio
John has been an educator since the late 80s, working with all ages from early childhood through post-secondary education. Currently he is the Coordinator of Multilingual Student Services at Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont. A lifelong learner himself, John works to provide educational settings that are inspirational, intentional and reflective. When not supporting students, John can be found outdoors tending to his land and taking advantage of the incredible natural world Vermont offers.
Cecelia has been an early childhood educator in Vermont for over 13 years. Currently, she works in Montpelier, Vermont as the Associate Director of Turtle Island Children’s Center. Having grown up in Middlesex, Vermont with an early educator as a father, her love of nature and passion for the outdoors was no surprise. Cecelia brings these personal qualities into the classroom believing the environment and earth to be our biggest educator. When not working with young children Cecelia can be found advocating for Early Childhood Education and Educators, playing outside with her dog, Roxaboxen and spending as much time with family and friends as possible.
"How do we remain in solidarity with other educators while the world spins madly on?"
Rukia Monique Rogers
Rukia Monique Rogers
Rukia Monique Rogers has worked with young children and their families for over 25 years, including work as a preschool and toddler teacher, a studio teacher, and a curriculum coordinator. She has been inspired by the educators of Reggio Emilia, Dr. Bettina Love, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and many others who see education as a fundamental right, as well as a catalyst for social change. Rukia is an anti-bias and anti-racist educator committed to cultivating a community full of love. She founded The Highlander School in Atlanta in 2013.
Recently, Rukia has been thinking and writing about The Highlander's community-centered approach, and she'll think about it with us this summer!
"How do we shift from "child-centered" to "community-centered" pedagogies, and how do we talk about it with families?"
Support Staff
Support Staff
We are pleased to announce that Laura Perry returns as our beloved cook. Jessica Clayton will be our Nature exploration instigator, and Seana Williamson will join us as our Art instigator. Beth Cherry, Vicky Senni, Kendra PeloJoaquin, Cecelia Puleio, Betsy Langer, Billie Slade and Cathy Martin have been busy behind the scenes as coordinators.
We also offer a limited children’s program with trusted GMC staff during the morning presentations.
Call with questions about our child care options 802-257-1751.
Jessica Clayton
Jessica Clayton
Jessica will be our nature instigator for summer 2022.
Jessica runs a licensed home based nature play school called Riverside Rhymes. She is a NJ certified preschool through fifth grade teacher. She is the secretary for the Eastern Region Association of Forest & Nature Schools, and was the honored recipient of their Wonder Award in 2017. She also served on her local board of education and runs the Facebook group, Nature Preschool Ideas & Community.