Texas Tech University

Get Your Teach On!

We are excited to invite you to this transformative professional development opportunity, designed for educational practitioners like you!

The College of Education is partnering with Get Your Teach On (GYTO)—a high-energy, teacher-centered professional development organization founded by educators Hope King and Wade King—to host GYTO | Texas Tech on June 5th, 2026.

Registration has now closed.

Four teachers pose in front of a Get  Your Teach On bannerTeachers in plastic overcoats smashing eggs on their heads during a GYTO gameTeachers laughing in the auditorium at a GYTO presentationTeachers posing in front of mural of a butterflyTeachers listening to a GYTO lecture in a Texas Tech ballroom

Event Details

Date

Friday June 5th, 2026

Time

8:30am-3:30pm

Location

Region 17 Service Center

What to Expect

Engaging Tracks

Agenda and Session Descriptions

Attendees will choose a learning track aligned to their role and grade band, allowing for a more focused and meaningful experience. 

  • Pre-K–2 
    Early learning strategies, engagement, and foundational instruction 
  • Grades 3–5 
    Practical instructional strategies and classroom systems 
  • Grades 6–12 
    Middle and high school engagement, rigor, and relevance 
  • Leadership 
    Instructional leadership, campus culture, and systems-level impact 

Teachers participate in group activity involving a tower of plastic cups

Teachers participating in group activity, holding colored folders in the air

The Teacher Shop

Attendees will have access to a curated selection of instructional materials and classroom supplies designed to support real classroom needs across grade levels. There is no additional charge for items in the Teacher Shop. 

Networking Opportunities

Connect with educators, administrators, and industry leaders to expand your professional network. 

Graduate Program Information 

Explore opportunities to advance your career with graduate programs offered by Texas Tech University. 

Teachers receive free school supplies from the Teacher Shop in the Student Union Building foyer

Dr. Kamau Siwatu, Dean of the College of Education, addresses the audience from the stage

Registration Information

Registration has now closed.

Your registration includes

  • Admission to all sessions for the specific track chosen 
  • Networking opportunities 
  • Refreshments throughout the day 
  • A complimentary event t-shirt 
  • Access to the Teacher Shop 
  • 6 CPE credits