How do we sustain hope and courage in the troubling times we face as educators? 

Join Parker J. Palmer, acclaimed author of The Courage to Teach, A Hidden Wholeness, and Let Your Life Speak, for an intimate and inspiring conversation about teaching in today’s complex and divided world with Margaret Golden, Education Community Manager at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center.

In this inspiring community meeting, Parker will explore:

• How to stay connected to your sense of purpose and integrity as an educator
• Ways to build community and foster resilience in your teaching practice
• Practical tools and insights to navigate the moral and emotional challenges of education in troubling times

Whether you’re a classroom teacher, administrator, or someone who supports educators, this conversation will offer you guidance, inspiration, and a sense of shared purpose and community. 

Why Attend?

• Gain fresh perspectives on teaching and leading with authenticity and courage.
• Discover practical approaches for fostering hope and connection in your school community.
• Be part of a community of educators committed to making a difference during challenging times.

About Parker J. Palmer

Parker J. Palmer is the Senior Partner Emeritus of the Center for Courage & Renewal. He is a world-renowned writer, speaker, and activist who focuses on issues in education, community, leadership, spirituality, and social change. Parker’s work has touched the lives of millions of people around the world seeking to live more courageously and authentically while serving the human possibility. He holds a Ph.D. in sociology from the University of California at Berkeley, as well as thirteen honorary doctorates, two Distinguished Achievement Awards from the National Educational Press Association, and an Award of Excellence from the Associated Church Press.

Palmer is the author of ten books—including several award-winning titles—that have sold nearly two million copies and been translated into ten languages: On the Brink of Everything, Healing the Heart of Democracy, The Heart of Higher Education (with Arthur Zajonc), The Courage to Teach, A Hidden Wholeness, Let Your Life Speak, The Active Life, To Know As We Are Known, The Company of Strangers, and The Promise of Paradox.

Free! Space may be limited. Register here to reserve your spot.

Related Resources:

Parker Palmer on the Heart of a Teacher

Read an adaptation of the first chapter in The Courage to Teach: Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher’s Life (Jossey-Bass, 2007) by Parker J. Palmer, shared by Daily Good.

The Grace of Great Things: Reclaiming the Sacred in Knowing, Teaching, and Learning

The article is an adaptation of the keynote address delivered by Parker Palmer at the conference on Spirituality in Education, sponsored by the Naropa Institute May 30-June 3, 1997.

Six Ways to Find Your Courage During Challenging Times

Courage doesn’t have to look dramatic or fearless. Sometimes it looks more like quiet perseverance.

What Teachers Really Need to Thrive

Teachers can find support in authentic communities with other teachers that inspire hope and courage.

Courage in Education: Facing Challenges with Strength, Determination, and Hope

An online course that explores the science of courage and supports educators in navigating challenges, standing up for our beliefs, and discover practical strategies to foster more courage in ourselves, students, and communities.