3rd Annual Midwest Teachers Week

Tuesday, July 28 - Friday, July 31, 2026

Grand Lake Mennonite Church | Fairland, Oklahoma

2026 Program Features:

(Click Here for Program PDF)

Theme: Building Servants for God’s Kingdom: Kingdom Service

  • If I Could Do It Over | words of wisdom from the experienced

  • Beginner Teacher Training Track | Six Sessions designed for first year teachers. 

  • 1st Grade Track | A series of workshops designed for first grade teachers

  • Subject Specific Sessions (Math, Language, Literature, History, Writing, Music, Geography, Etc). 

  • Choir, First Aid, Science 

  • Science Demonstrations: “Science is a Verb” 

  • Sessions for Wives of Teachers

  • Sessions for Board Members (Wednesday)

    • Boards Supporting Our Teachers Authority - Aaron Derstine

    • Boards Working Together - Jason Miller

    • Teacher Recruitment

    • Healthy School Administration - Kendall Myers

    • Coffee Break for the Board

  • Teacher Inspiration

    • A Role Model for Kingdom Service

    • A Tool Box for Kingdom Service

    • A Vision for Kingdom Service

    • Teacher Rejuvenation

    • We aim to be a  family friendly event! Your spouse and children’s presence are welcome!