Colonial Williamsburg Electronic Teacher Institute

2008 Photo Gallery

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Lois Sturch (second from right) joins other Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute participants for a dinner at Christiana Campbell's Tavern, a favorite restaurant of General George Washington.
Lois Sturch (second from right) joins other Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute participants for a dinner at Christiana Campbell's Tavern, a favorite restaurant of General George Washington.		 Putnam City Public Schools teacher Randy Utt visits a wigmaker’s shop in Colonial Williamsburg. During her visit, she had the opportunity to see the work of many period tradesmen, including a blacksmith, shoemaker, silversmith, milliner and printer.Putnam City Public Schools teacher Randy Utt visits a wigmaker’s shop in Colonial Williamsburg. During her visit, she had the opportunity to see the work of many period tradesmen, including a blacksmith, shoemaker, silversmith, milliner and printer.
Oakdale School fifth-grade teacher Jill Clark experiences life as a Revolutionary War soldier during a visit to the Yorktown Battlefield site. The re-enactment was one of many experiences she had during the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute.Oakdale School fifth-grade teacher Jill Clark experiences life as a Revolutionary War soldier during a visit to the Yorktown Battlefield site. Sooner Rose Elementary School teacher Jenifer Bazzit (right) and Lawton teacher Dianna Morey don traditional oversized napkins for their dinner at Christiana Campbell's Tavern, which has been a Williamsburg eatery since the 1750s.Sooner Rose Elementary School teacher Jenifer Bazzit (right) and Lawton teacher Dianna Morey don traditional oversized napkins for their dinner at Christiana Campbell's Tavern, which has been a Williamsburg eatery since the 1750s.
Fairview teacher Holly Crawford greets a Colonial Williamsburg historical character interpreter after attending an evening program called “Dance, Our Dearest Diversion” in the Williamsburg capitol building.Fairview teacher Holly Crawford greets a Colonial Williamsburg historical character interpreter after attending an evening program called “Dance, Our Dearest Diversion” in the Williamsburg capitol building. Earlywine Elementary School teacher John Cunningham (right) learns how to dress for battle and load a musket during a visit to Jamestown, Va., site of the first English colony in North America.Earlywine Elementary School teacher John Cunningham (right) learns how to dress for battle and load a musket during a visit to Jamestown, Va., site of the first English colony in North America.
Dianna Morey learns to make flax fibers for clothing during a visit to Colonial Williamsburg.Dianna Morey learns to make flax fibers for clothing during a visit to Colonial Williamsburg. Lissa McMillin, a fifth-grade teacher at Blair School, stands near the cannons at Yorktown Battlefield, where American and French forces defeated the British Army to win the Revolutionary War in 1781.
Lissa McMillin, a fifth-grade teacher at Blair School, stands near the cannons at Yorktown Battlefield, where American and French forces defeated the British Army to win the Revolutionary War in 1781.
Randy Utt learns about the life of a Revolutionary Soldier during her visit to Yorktown Battlefield, site of the final battle of the American Revolutionary War.Randy Utt learns about the life of a Revolutionary Soldier during her visit to Yorktown Battlefield, site of the final battle of the American Revolutionary War. Antonia Lee (center) a fifth-grade teacher at Will Rogers Elementary School, is pictured with two historical character re-enactors in Williamsburg, Va., while attending the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute.Antonia Lee (center) a fifth-grade teacher at Will Rogers Elementary School, is pictured with two historical character re-enactors in Williamsburg, Va., while attending the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute.
Brockland Elementary School teacher Dianna Morey stands beside George Washington’s pew in Bruton Parish Church in Colonial Williamsburg.
Brockland Elementary School teacher Dianna Morey stands beside George Washington’s pew in Bruton Parish Church in Colonial Williamsburg.

 Blair School teacher Lissa McMillin meets founding father Thomas Jefferson, who is portrayed by historical character interpreter Bill Barker, during her visit to the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher InstituteBlair School teacher Lissa McMillin meets founding father Thomas Jefferson, who is portrayed by historical character interpreter Bill Barker, during her visit to the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute.
A delegation of Oklahoma teachers gets a taste of what life was like in George Washington’s Continental Army during a visit to Yorktown, Va.
A delegation of Oklahoma teachers gets a taste of what life was like in George Washington’s Continental Army during a visit to Yorktown, Va. The activity was one of many hands-on learning experiences at the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute.		 Teachers witness a trial in the Virginia House of Burgesses during their visit to the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute.
Teachers witness a trial in the Virginia House of Burgesses during their visit to the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute.
Teacher Dianna Morey learns about making leather during a visit to a Powhatan Village in Jamestown, Va.
Teacher Dianna Morey learns about making leather during a visit to a Powhatan Village in Jamestown, Va.		 Kelli Henry meets Founding Father Thomas Jefferson, who is portrayed by historical character interpreter Bill Barker, during her visit to the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute.Kelli Henry meets Founding Father Thomas Jefferson, who is portrayed by historical character interpreter Bill Barker, during her visit to the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute.
Cindy Murray, a fifth-grade teacher at Coweta Intermediate Grade Center, stands next to a cannon at Yorktown, where the last battle of the American Revolutionary War was fought.
Cindy Murray, a fifth-grade teacher at Coweta Intermediate Grade Center, stands next to a cannon at Yorktown, where the last battle of the American Revolutionary War was fought. Murray visited Yorktown while participating in the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute.		 Fisher Elementary teacher Teresa Potter of Moore greets dancers following an evening program on Colonial dance at the capitol building in Colonial Williamsburg.Fisher Elementary teacher Teresa Potter of Moore greets dancers following an evening program on Colonial dance at the capitol building in Colonial Williamsburg. Potter was the peer facilitator for Oklahoma teachers attending the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute.
Nicoma Park Intermediate teacher Amber Spradlin participates in an archeology exercise during her visit to the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute.
Nicoma Park Intermediate teacher Amber Spradlin participates in an archeology exercise during her visit to the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute.		 Stephanie Stevens of Oakdale School visits a Continental Army encampment at the Yorktown Battlefield, site of the last battle in the American Revolutionary War.Stephanie Stevens of Oakdale School visits a Continental Army encampment at the Yorktown Battlefield, site of the last battle in the American Revolutionary War.
Central Elementary teacher Lois Sturch pets a horse on the Peyton Randolph property in historic Colonial Williamsburg.
Central Elementary teacher Lois Sturch pets a horse on the Peyton Randolph property in historic Colonial Williamsburg.		 Deana Rosenthal of West Field Elementary in Edmond practices colonial American dancing with one of the historic character interpreters at Colonial Williamsburg’s capitol building.Deana Rosenthal of West Field Elementary in Edmond practices colonial American dancing with one of the historic character interpreters at Colonial Williamsburg’s capitol building.
Randy Utt, a teacher at James L. Dennis Elementary School in Oklahoma City, meets founding father Thomas Jefferson, portrayed by historical interpreter Bill Barker, her stay at the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute.Randy Utt, a teacher at James L. Dennis Elementary School in Oklahoma City, meets founding father Thomas Jefferson, portrayed by historical interpreter Bill Barker, her stay at the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute. Kelli Henry learns about growing tobacco during the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute.Kelli Henry learns about growing tobacco during the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute.
Rebecca Johnson, a fifth-grade teacher at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Oklahoma City, is pictured next to a statue of founding father Thomas Jefferson during her visit to Colonial Williamsburg.Rebecca Johnson, a fifth-grade teacher at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Oklahoma City, is pictured next to a statue of founding father Thomas Jefferson during her visit to Colonial Williamsburg. Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute Participant Linda Cates Tiehen (center) of Northridge Elementary School learns 18th century American colonists combed flax fibers in preparation for making fabric.
Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute Participant Linda Cates Tiehen (center) of Northridge Elementary School learns 18th century American colonists combed flax fibers in preparation for making fabric.
Nicoma Park Intermediate teacher Kelli Henry carries heavy water buckets during a visit to the Jamestown settlement.
Nicoma Park Intermediate teacher Kelli Henry carries heavy water buckets during a visit to the Jamestown settlement.		 Tonya Boyle, a fifth-grade teacher at Cecil Rhoades Elementary School, steers a ship during her visit to Jamestown, the first English colony in America. Tonya Boyle, a fifth-grade teacher at Cecil Rhoades Elementary School, steers a ship during her visit to Jamestown, the first English colony in America.
Kayleen Browning of Skyview Elementary School in Yukon learns about 18-century criminal justice by spending time in the pillory during her visit to the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute.Kayleen Browning of Skyview Elementary School in Yukon learns about 18-century criminal justice by spending time in the pillory during her visit to the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute. Edmond teacher Deana Rosenthal meets founding father Thomas Jefferson, as portrayed by historical interpreter Bill Barker, during her visit to Colonial Williamsburg.Edmond teacher Deana Rosenthal meets founding father Thomas Jefferson, as portrayed by historical interpreter Bill Barker, during her visit to Colonial Williamsburg.
Teachers Amber Spradlin of Choctaw, Dessa Weber of Tulsa, John Cunningham of Oklahoma City, and Brenda Zacharias of Stillwater donned colonial clothing during their time at the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute.
Teachers Amber Spradlin of Choctaw, Dessa Weber of Tulsa, John Cunningham of Oklahoma City, and Brenda Zacharias of Stillwater don colonial clothing during their time at the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute.		 Dianna Morey greets dancers following an evening Colonial Dance program at the Williamsburg capitol building.
Dianna Morey greets dancers following an evening Colonial Dance program at the Williamsburg capitol building.