FOR ADMINISTRATORS · TEACHERS · B.ED STUDENTS
Transform Your Teaching. Transform Their Lives.
Thrive's educator programs are designed by educators, for educators, grounded in 30+ years of experiential learning and outdoor leadership, and backed by Terry Dubroy's innovative guide for educators, Transformative Education: Nurturing Minds with Insightful Teaching.
Workshops & Keynotes
Half-day to 2-day · At your school or venue
Nature Retreats
3-day to 5-day · Backcountry or retreat centres around the world
T-MAP Certification: Our Signature Program
3 certification levels · 1 day → 14 days in Costa Rica
HEARD FROM THE FIELD
What changes after a
Thrive program
Educators leave knowing exactly who they are in the classroom
Thrive's programs are designed to restore burnout and imposter syndrome; educators leave having reconnected with what makes them authentically exceptional in the classroom. As Terry Dubroy writes in Transformative Education, “It is important to realize that you do not just have one job, but two: being in business for your students is obvious, while being in business for yourself is less obvious yet equally, if not more, important.”
Classrooms become safe spaces where students are fully engaged
The most powerful shift an educator can make is building a room where students feel safe enough to try. Through scaffolding, authentic connection, and experiential learning, educators leave equipped to meet students where they are, push them past where they thought they could go, and make the discomfort of growth feel worth leaning into.
Regardless of experience, every educator finds their edge and pushes past it
A B.Ed student, a twenty-year veteran, and a school administrator all have different starting points, but the same need: to be met where they are and challenged to go further. The art of transformative education knows no age and transcends experience. The only limitation is your excuses, and we will turn those into the starting point for what comes next.
OUR SIGNATURE PROGRAM FOR Educators
The Teaching Mastery Acceleration Program (T-MAP)
T-MAP is our proprietary multi-level certification pathway designed to teach educators how to create dynamic, engaging learning environments that drive student success. Three progressive levels, each earns a standalone certification. Join with your own group (6+) or an open cohort alongside educators worldwide. T-MAP is perfect for:
For Independent Schools: The T-MAP Faculty CertificatION
The complete T-MAP Levels 1 & 2 in two days on your campus.
A faculty certification built around your school, your students, and your priorities.
PROGRAM CATALOGUE
Workshops & Retreats For Educators
WORKSHOP
Igniting Transformative Teaching
For new and early-career educators: move from content delivery to relational, student-centred teaching. Practical strategies you can use your very first week.
🕐 1-2 days
📍 On site
👥 New educators
WORKSHOP
B.Ed Students
The Lead Learner: B.Ed Launchpad
Start your teaching career with confidence. A 2-day experiential masterclass for Bachelor of Education students bridging theory to real classroom practice.
🕐 2 days
📍 Flexible
👥 B.Ed Students
WORKSHOP
The Authenticity Advantage
Discover how your personal story, strengths, and values can become your greatest teaching asset. Build a classroom culture rooted in authenticity and trust.
🕐 1 full day
📍 Your venue
👥 All levels
RETREAT
Nature’s Classroom
A 3-day backcountry retreat led by Terry Dubroy. Discover how nature transforms teaching through reflective discussions, experiential activities, and collaborative learning set against breathtaking natural environments.
🕐 3 days
📍 Backcountry
👥 All Levels
KEYNOTES & MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKING
Bring an expert voice to your school or conference.
Bring in renowned speaker Terry Dubroy, OCT, author of Transformative Education: Nurturing Minds with Insightful Teaching, to speak to your audience of educators at any level of experience. With more than three decades of experience in leadership development, experiential education, and transformative teaching, he works to bridge the gap between theory and real classroom practice. Known for his engaging storytelling and direct, actionable strategies, Terry equips educators and leaders with the tools to create immediate, meaningful, and lasting impact across classrooms, schools, and entire learning communities.
Plus, we offer a range of dynamic speakers in many diverse fields, including STEM pioneers, Indigenous leaders, and education experts. All keynotes are bookable for professional development days, staff retreats, education conferences, and faculty events.
NOT SEEING EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED?
We'll design it with you.
Every Thrive program can be customized; different duration, theme, destination, or group size. Tell us what you're hoping to achieve and we'll build an unforgettable experience that aligns with your goals!