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Overview of Gerstacker Fellowship Program II

Gerstacker Alums Gather for Summer Retreat 2022

From its inception in the 2006-2007 school year, the Gerstacker Fellowship Program has enabled Saginaw Valley State University to offer nearly 185 premier teachers and administrators across the State of Michigan a leadership development and international travel experience. 
The year-long monthly professional development program was designed to "develop leadership skills, lift potential leaders to higher standards and expectations for their performance, and inspire them to think more creatively about their work and its possibilities." 

The Gerstacker Foundation 2011 added one million dollars to its initial endowment to support the development and implementation of the Gerstacker Fellowship Program II.

All Gerstacker Fellowship graduates are eligible to participate in the Gerstacker Fellowship Program II. Participation is voluntary, and Fellows may avail themselves of each year's programs that include a variety of learning opportunities designed to grow the Fellows' leadership capacity further. Over three-quarters of the Fellows have participated in the Gerstacker Fellowship Program II.

Various research-based professional development programs are provided annually for Gerstacker Fellow alums. The sessions provide opportunities for Fellows to gather and gain a greater understanding of K-12 education both in terms of student achievement and organizational effectiveness, to study the importance of leadership and organizational change, and to enable Fellows to continue their quest to expand their vision and capability to improve the quality of education in their schools. In addition to these sessions, each summer, a two-day retreat provides the opportunity for Fellows to gather for professional development and plan for the new school year.

 

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coeconnect@svsu.edu
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Dean

James E. Tarr, Ph.D.

Acting Assistant Dean & Professor

Colleen D'Arcy, Ph.D.

Office

College of Education Dean's Office
Gilbertson Hall, North 275
University Center, MI 48710
989-964-7107
coe-dean@svsu.edu

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8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.