The 4E Retreat: A Transformational Experience for Values-Driven K-12 District Leaders
As a values-driven K-12 district leader, you’re asked to do it all — lead through uncertainty, inspire your teams, foster student success and build resilient school cultures. But who supports you? The 4E Retreat was created for leaders like you, by educators and leadership experts. This one-day immersive retreat will give you a dedicated space to reconnect with your purpose, strengthen your leadership and walk away with tools you can use immediately.
This isn’t just another conference.
This is a leadership recharge designed for the unique demands superintendents face today. You’ll leave feeling equipped, encouraged, emancipated and energized!
Job Demands are Increasing
of K-12 leaders say their role has grown more demanding over the past decade, despite 85% expressing job satisfaction.
(RAND Corporation, 2024)
Why Values-Driven K—12 District Leaders Need This
District leaders today face extraordinary pressures — staffing shortages, student mental health crises, budget constraints and shifting policies — all while expected to set the vision, inspire staff and lead with resilience.
Who supports you?
The 4E Retreat was created for values-driven K-12 district leaders, by educators and leadership experts to give you space to step away, reflect deeply and return equipped with practical strategies you can apply immediately.
What You’ll Experience at The 4E Retreat
Real Talk with Fellow Superintendents
Exchange ideas, struggles and solutions with peers who understand your world.
Expert Insights from Leadership Facilitators
Learn from educators and leadership professionals who specialize in leadership success.
Time to Reflect and Recharge
Step away from the noise and focus on your own leadership growth.
Practical Tools You Can Use Tomorrow
Leave with real strategies you can apply immediately with your board, staff and community.
Built on Exemplary Leadership
The 4E Retreat is designed to cultivate Exemplary Leadership—a leadership model that empowers values-driven K-12 district leaders to model the way, inspire a shared vision, challenge the process, enable others to act and encourage the heart. Grounded in these five fundamental practices, the retreat provides a strategic, immersive experience that strengthens leadership capabilities while reigniting a sense of purpose and passion for education.
Why the 4E Retreat Matters
Great leadership builds great schools—and strong leadership starts with strong support. In this short video, Tim Terrentine, co-creator of The 4E Retreat, explains why this event is a vital opportunity for values driven K-12 district leaders to step away, reflect and strengthen their leadership for the road ahead.
The 4E Retreat is more than professional development—it’s a space designed by educators, for educators, where superintendents gain tools, insights and trusted connections that directly enhance their leadership impact.
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Event Details
We intentionally designed The 4E Retreat to take place at the end of the school year, when K-12 district leaders can step back, process the past year and prepare for the year ahead. Also, our private, comfortable venue ensures confidentiality and openness, allowing for authentic conversations about the real challenges of leadership.
Date
June 23, 2026
Place
TBD
Time
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Attendees
Values-Driven K-12
District Leaders
Cost
$1,000
Attire
Business
Casual
Who Should Attend
This retreat is designed for:
Values-driven K-12 district leaders across Michigan (with an initial focus on West Michigan).
Leaders looking for practical leadership strategies, not just theory.
Leaders who want to build a trusted peer network.
Leaders seeking time to reconnect with their purpose and passion.
Why This Retreat is Different
The 4E Retreat stands apart because it was designed by educators, for educators, with deep input from leadership experts across education, business and community development.
Here’s what makes this experience unique:
Designed by educators, for educators with insights from business leaders
Mix of individual reflection, group discussions and hands-on leadership activities
Practical tools
to apply immediately
in your district
A confidential space to recharge and strategize with peers who understand the role
The 4E Retreat Sponsors
The 4E Retreat Team
TIM TERRENTINE
Founder and Chief Translator at Translator’s Consulting Group
Tim Terrentine is a dynamic leader with a proven track record of uniting people and resources to drive lasting change. His experience spans for-profit, nonprofit, government, healthcare, K-12 and higher education and economic development, where he has led strategic initiatives that create meaning and build people. MORE…
MICHELLE ALLEN
Leadership Coach and Consultant at Lead Resourcefully
Michelle Allen is a leadership coach, consultant, and learning facilitator dedicated to supporting Michigan school communities. She helps educators Lead Resourcefully by fostering resilience, courageous leadership and the adaptive skills needed to navigate today’s challenges. MORE…
DEBBIE MCFALONE, Ph.D.
CEO at
McFalone Consulting LLC
Debbie McFalone, Ph.D., is a leadership consultant, author, keynote speaker and coach specializing in educator development and resilience. Author of Live Well. Lead Strong. and Uncommon Leadership, she draws on experience as a teacher, principal and Area Superintendent to equip school leaders to build strong, effective teams. MORE…
HEATHER BAKER
Brand Translator at
Translator’s Consulting Group
Heather Baker is a business-driven strategist specializing in communications, branding and operations. As Brand Translator at Translator’s Consulting Group, she aligns brand identity with inclusive strategies to ensure messages resonate across diverse audiences. and deliver results. MORE…
Reserve Your Spot
Space is limited to just 40 K-12 district leaders to keep the experience personal and impactful.
Secure your place today and invest in your exemplary leadership.
Complete the registration form. Once your registration is received, The 4E Retreat team will email an invoice directly to your Accounts Payable contact, with a copy sent to you for your records. Your spot will be officially reserved once payment is received.