January 27-29, 2027
Launching in January 2027! Applications open now! Apply by September 14.
The Colorado Educators Summit is a free three-day professional development opportunity open to 30 teachers working in all 179 Colorado public districts. Attend the Sundance Film Festival in Boulder with a cohort of other Colorado educators. Receive industry-aligned professional development, resources, and the support of a community that will empower you to bring storytelling and media making to your students and your curriculum.
events subject to change * accommodations provided for educators living outside the Boulder County area**Supporting Sponsors:
If you are interested in corporate sponsorship reach out to info@creativeeducatorsnetwork.org
Founding Community Partners:
Colorado Educators Summit
Advisory Board
Garret Savage
Advisory Board Chair
Arielle Brachfeld, Deputy Film Commissioner, Colorado Office of Film, Television and Media
Christopher Chapman, Founder, Imaginology
Julie DiBiase, Creative Producer
Brian Dickman, President, Cleverlike Studios
Lisa Effress, Managing Partner, 11 Dollar Bill
Gabrielle Fuqua, Teacher, Platt Middle School, BVSD
Lynn Gershman, Director of Academic Services, BVSD
Helen Gover, Producer/Music Supervisor, Coupe Studios
Elizabeth Hartman, Director of Sustainability Partnerships at CU
Erik Leitner, Education Content Producer, Cleverlike Studios
Emily Love, Chief of Research & Development, Colorado Education Initiative
CarrieAnn Mathis, M.A.Ed, CTE Program Director for Engineering, Technology, and Media Arts (ETMA)
Skylar McKelvey, Program Manager, Colorado Office of Film, Television and Media
Matthew Polis, Owner, SoundSpace
Garret Savage, Creative Educators Network, Colorado Advisory Chair
Cindy Sepucha, Senior Program Manager: Artists and Venues, City of Boulder
Mike Shum, Founder, Mountain Media Arts Collective
Eric Singer, Creative Director, Partner, Coupe Studios
Noah Smith, President, Colorado Film and Video Association (CFVA)
Angel Williams, Board Chair, Women in Film and Media (WIFMCO), Colorado
