Summer Institute 2010
Twelve teachers and community educators from as close as Maine and as far away as Hong Kong gathered together June 28-July 2, 2010, to learn, discuss, connect, and take back ways to integrate humane education into their own teaching practices.
Participants interact with each other in role plays as a way to practice their communication skills around a variety of issues.
Guest speaker Rob Shetterly, creator of the Americans Who Tell the Truth portrait series, shares his portraits with the participants at Summer Institute. His portrait series finds great Americans who spoke the truth and combines their images with their words. Rob shared his vision of how to help students come to understand their heritage and ultimately, inspire their futures.
Zoe Weil, Summer Institute faculty and president and co-founder of IHE, with IHE M. Ed. student Mark Heimann, a tutor in New Jersey.
The pond on the IHE facility where participants can swim, relax by the side, or observe birds, frogs, and insects. IHE has the use of a beautiful facility situated on 28 oceanfront acres overlooking the mountains of Acadia National Park. The grounds include an organic garden, a beautiful wooded trail, and a pebble beach where seals, eagles, loons and osprey are frequently seen.
Deb Burger (participant), Mary Pat Champeau, Director of Educational Programs at the Institute for Humane Education, and Rosana Ng (participant) having fun together, out-and-about one evening after a rigorous day of learning!
A sample of what participants had to say:
"Maine was awesome. I spent my days with compassionate, wise and creative educators. I participated in reverence building outdoor activities, ate the most amazing vegan food and made new friends."
~ Kerri Twigg, IHE M.Ed. student, theater teacher
"It rejuvenated me and was an excellent way to gain CEUs. (The) value was immeasurable. I gained friends and confidence and knowledge to share."
~ Andy Bryan, teacher in Maine
~ Carolyn Ericksen-Buss, Reading teacher in Maine
"I expected it to be educational and fabulous, and it was both. My overall idea of what humane education means is much clearer. I’ve been inspired to continue. Humane education will no longer be a concept that I endeavor to incorporate into my classrooms and personal life; rather, it will be a chosen lifestyle. I am changed, and will continue to grow and change. I am better for it and will like myself more throughout my life because of it."
~ Deborah Burger, college ESL teacher in Michigan
"(The Summer Institute is) a great introduction to such massive topics. I appreciate the care and manner in which you presented information and were open to views and discussion! A great balance of activities and work by students to make each day exciting and different! (We) learn every day, but this week was one of learning, growing and expanding my mind and perspective. I look forward to growing as a humane educator!"
~ Andy Beardsley, English teacher in Maine
"(The Summer Institute was) more than what I had expected. Interesting, inspiring! Everyone, and I mean: everyone, is so kind, caring and supportive. The course content is great, and covered all areas and more. I have made a good network of friends - genuine and caring classmates with valuable experiences. I am also very grateful to how everyone at the Institute made my week so smooth, so unforgettable. It has totally opened a new page in my life and a new beginning to humane education."
~ Rosana Ng, Hong Kong
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