Gather ideas for your teachers and go on an educational adventure with Susan as she shares her proven, creative techniques for keeping children's attention throughout a whole lesson. Kids are actively engaged wondering, what's next? You will too as you visit a jungle inside a tent, watch as characters from books appear out of a magic bag and become a rain cloud during story play time.
Tennessee Association for
Children's Early Education
Reaching Potential Together
Rooted in Purpose, Leading with Resilience
Tennessee Director's Retreat
Time & Location
Jun 25, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jun 26, 2026, 3:00 PM
The Lodge at Montgomery Bell, 1000 Hotel Ave, Burns, TN 37029, USA
About the event
Presenters:
Dr. Beth Trammell
Dawanna Wade
Lisa Maddox Vinson
Retreat Information
🕘 Check-In Begins at 9:00 AM (Thursday)
🧳 Early Arrival? Store luggage in the conference room until rooms are ready
💧 Stay Hydrated! Bring a reusable water bottle (filling stations available)
Meals Included
✅ Lunch & Dinner – Thursday
✅ Breakfast – Friday (for Lodge guests) and Lunch for all attendees
Optional Activities
Boat Rentals at Montgomery Bell State Park
Kayaks, canoes & paddleboards available
$20 (1 hour) | $35 (half day – 4 hours)
Acorn Lake, Burns, TN
Text 615-669-8196 for details
Open daily 9 AM–5 PM (seasonal)
Reservations encouraged (walk-ups often available)
Park Ranger Program: Birds of Prey
Must be scheduled in advance
Email Martha to sign up
Need Help?
Amanda Naylor – amandan@crievewood.com
Rhonda Trumbo – rhonda@kdchild.org
Martha Duff – mduff@woodmontcc.org.
***ALL ONLINE ORDERS HAVE A $7 PROCESSING FEE ALREADY INCLUDED IN TICKET PRICE
Tickets
Private Room
Private Room (King) All Meals Included $7 Credit Card Processing Fee Included in Ticket Price
$282.00
Shared Room
Shared Room (2 Queen) Please include Roommate's Name on registration All Meals Included Price is Per Person $7 Credit Card Processing Fee Included in Ticket Price
$232.00
No Overnight Stay
No Lodging Lunch and Dinner Only $7 Credit Card Processing Fee Included in Ticket Price
$157.00
Speaker or Sponsor Admission
Speaker or Sponsor Free Admission
$0.00
Total
$0.00