Celebrating Teaching Day
This annual spring event is dedicated to celebrating the passion and dedication that Georgia Tech faculty and instructors bring to the classroom, lab, and other educational connections with students.
Celebrating Teaching Day 2026: March 31st, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
The signature event features a keynote speaker, a poster session, and recognition of excellent teaching at Georgia Tech. Through this event, we aim to foster community among all educators who share in the mission of creating engaging, challenging, and supportive learning experiences for their students throughout the year.
Poster Session: 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Each year, Georgia Tech educators showcase their teaching and learning work in a poster session, offering a glimpse into their classrooms. Attendees explore projects created by innovative and entrepreneurial colleagues across campus and have the unique opportunity to share teaching ideas and inspiration. Sign up to share a poster.
Honors and Recognitions: 11 a.m.-Noon
Recipients of Thank-a-Teacher notes, Student Recognition of Excellence in Teaching: CIOS Honor Roll, and Student Recognition of Excellence in Teaching: CIOS Award from the previous year are recognized during an honors luncheon.
2026 Keynote: Noon-1:30 p.m., “Kindling Courage: Teaching from the Core“
About the Speaker:
Michele DiPietro, Ph.D., is the executive director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at Kennesaw State University and author of How Learning Works: Eight Research-Based Principles for Smart Teaching and The Faculty Guide to a Balanced and Harmonious Career: Yogic Strategies for Self-Growth and Fulfilment
Questions
Interested in learning about past Celebrating Teaching Day speakers or poster presentations? Email Carol Subiño Sullivan, assistant director of Faculty Teaching and Learning Initiatives.