Highlights from WindowsWear’s 2023 National Teacher Professional Development Conference in New York City!

WindowsWear was excited to host its annual National Teacher Professional Development Conference, bringing together top educators from across the United States to explore the latest trends and innovations from New York City!

Attendees from 2023 included Altaira Bogle (Pullman High School in Pullman, WA), Becky Bones (Kickapoo High School in Springfield, MO), Carmen Carter (Dallas College – El Centro Campus in Dallas, TX), Dawn Harrison (Apex Friendship High School in Apex, NC), Theresa Lauritsen (Waukee Northwest High School in Waukee, IA), Elizabeth Lopez (Franklin High School in El Paso, TX), Jennifer Mullen (Absarokee High School in Absarokee, MT), Jean Pesce (Aiken County Career & Technology Center in Warrenville, SC), Sharon Rash (Pryor Public Schools in Pryor, OK), Kelsey Shumway (Madison High School in Rexburg, ID), Zoey Sternquist (Waukee High School in Waukee, IA), and Geena Wade (Merced High School in Merced, CA).

Highlights

Fashion Institute of Technology private tour and FIT Museum visit, featuring ¡MODA HOY! Latin American and Latinx Fashion Design Today.

Macy’s Herald Square and Stella34.

Saks Fifth Avenue tour including 10022-SHOE.

Tiffany & Co. tour of The Landmark.

Fashion in Art private tour at The Metropolitan Museum of Art with Helen H. Lee and Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty exhibition.

WindowsWear overview & insights provided fashion retail history & insights.

Photography, editorial, and digital content discussion with Raul Tovar.

Teacher professional development discussion & lesson plan review with Gayla Randel.

WindowsWear 2023 Summer Bash in partnership with Visual Citi provided teachers with opportunities to network with executives from brands like Calvin Klein, Estee Lauder, Kate Spade, Longchamp, Michael Kors, and more.

Garment District tour and overview.

Grand Central terminal.