Great Expectations Education Foundation

09/02/2026

New teacher—or a veteran ready for a refresh? Join our live Virtual Institute and bring Great Expectations to your classroom from wherever you are! 🎉

Register at greatexpectations.org/training.

09/02/2026

Bring Great Expectations to your classroom — wherever you are! 🍎💻

Registration is now open for the Great Expectations Virtual Institute, September 25–26 and October 2–3.

Designed for educators from PK through 12th grade, GE Methodology training immerses participants in practical, research-based strategies for building a Culture of Respect and Academic Excellence. You’ll explore the 17 Classroom Practices, the 8 Expectations for Living, the Life Principles, classroom management strategies and resources you can begin using with students.

And because it’s virtual, you can experience the core Great Expectations training without traveling to an in-person Institute.

📅 September 25–26 & October 2–3
💻 Live Virtual Training
🎓 28 Professional Development Points / 24 CPE Hours
📚 PK–2, 3–5, 6–8 and 9–12 Methodology

Ready to get started?

👉 Learn more and register:

https://www.greatexpectations.org/training/ge-institutes-elementary-and-secondary/

09/01/2026

We’re excited to welcome two new members to the Great Expectations team! 🎉

Natalie Godfrey joins us as an Instructional Coach, bringing more than nine years of experience in education and a passion for supporting teachers and creating engaging learning environments. Natalie has also served as a Great Expectations Summer Institute instructor and will now focus on working with educators and school districts, particularly in Texas.

Patti Carver joins Great Expectations as our new Account Manager, bringing more than 20 years of experience in education and nonprofit organizations. Patti will support GE’s financial and administrative operations and help keep the systems behind our work running smoothly.

We’re so glad to have Natalie and Patti with us as Great Expectations continues its work supporting educators and strengthening school communities.

Please join us in welcoming Natalie and Patti to the GE family! 💙💛

TeamGE

08/18/2026

08/13/2026

So proud of this GE instructor for representing Tomball ISD and educators across Texas! We are celebrating Ms. Whitley!!💚🎉💚

🎉 Tomball ISD is making statewide impact!

Congratulations to longtime Tomball ISD educator and current math teacher at West Intermediate Susanne Whitley on her appointment by Governor Greg Abbott to the Texas Classroom Commission!

With 34 years in education and 22 years in Tomball ISD, Ms. Whitley is one of just 22 educators selected and brings a wealth of classroom experience and a passion for advocating for teachers and students.

We’re incredibly proud to have a Tomball educator helping shape the future of public education across Texas!

Read more: https://www.tomballisd.net/about-tisd/departments/communications/news-releases/news-details/~board/staff-recognition/post/tomball-isd-educator-susanne-whitley-appointed-to-texas-classroom-commission