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New Year's Eve Luau
Event Details

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Denver West Marriott

Golden Ballroom

7 PM to Midnight

1717 Denver West Marriott Blvd

Lakewood, CO 80401

Beach Attire (Hawaiian shirts, shorts, sundresses, shoes optional)

Food and fun included

Cash Bar Available

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Are you interested in being a guest on the Teacher Leader Podcast? If you have a story to tell or strategies that have worked for you, we want to hear from you! Join us for an engaging conversation that can inspire and inform other educators.

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Launch Party

We are grateful and excited to celebrate our new book and podcast with our wonderful friends, family, and community! Please join us for food, fun, and festivities!

Please RSVP by December 26th.

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Make a Night of It!

Want to avoid the hassle of driving home late at night? We have you covered! We have arranged discounted rooms at the Denver West Marriott for just $119 plus tax. Book your room now and make your evening worry-free!

Book Room

Professional Development

Discover customized professional development for teachers, school leaders, and district administrators. We partner with your school or district to create tailored learning experiences that enhance skills and may offer graduate credit. Our approach focuses on relevant and impactful learning for your educational community.

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Books

COMING SOON

The Living Tree

by Jody Tucker and Esther Valdez

Even a stump can grow something wonderful.

Once there was a stump—weathered, worn, and wise. Though she seemed forgotten, deep within her roots, life still stirred. From the soil of memory and love, something new began to grow.

The Living Tree is a tender, beautifully illustrated parable about legacy, hope, and connection across generations. Through the voice of a humble stump and the life she nurtures, this timeless story reminds readers that even when the surface seems still, growth continues unseen.

Let your heart take root in The Living Tree—a story that never truly ends.

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The Teacher Leader Podcast

The most powerful change in education?
It doesn't come from the top down—it comes from teachers like you.

Welcome to The Teacher Leader Podcast, where everyday educators become agents of change. Whether you're navigating your first year in the classroom or mentoring the next generation of teachers, this podcast is your resource for leading with impact, not authority.

Hosted by lifelong educators Jody Tucker, Esther Valdez, and Allison Johnson, we explore the topics that matter most: sparking classroom innovation, navigating tough conversations, building supportive teacher communities, and mastering practical strategies that transform your practice and inspire those around you.

What sets us apart?

Authentic stories from real educators. Sincere discussions about the challenges and triumphs of teaching, along with practical insights you can implement immediately.

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Join a community of educators who refuse to wait for change—they create it. Because the future of education isn't waiting for permission, it's being shaped by teachers like you, right now.