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10:45am EDT

Ready or Not: Teacher Leadership
Thursday October 24, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
113
Teachers today often take on extra leadership responsibilities in addition to their teaching duties, thus changing the role of and relationships between teachers, administrators, and support staff. This presentation will provide an overview of teacher leadership and the dynamic between leaders and followers within a school community.
Chairperson
MV

Meghan VanLente

Kalamazoo Christian Schools
Speakers
KL

Kelly Lenarz

Dean of Education, Trinity Christian College
Dr. Kelly Lenarz serves as Dean of Education and Associate Professor of Education at Trinity Christian College. She is passionate about teacher recruitment and retention. This passion is what drives her research in the areas of teacher preparation and teacher leadership.
Thursday October 24, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
113 Teacher's Lounge, 1st floor
  Session

10:45am EDT

Storytelling as Pedagogy
Thursday October 24, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
230
In a world of pedagogy options and strategies, we will discuss the ancient and modern skill of storytelling and how it can harness the imagination to deeply engage a topic. As good as learning targets and end goals are, rarely when cracking a great novel does the author tell you the end of the book, or the goals they have for you in your reading. Instead they take you on a journey of discovery and imagination. It is in that journey that you are drawn in and discover meaning. We will wonder if storytelling in the classroom can do the same.
Chairperson
VH

Vicki Huizenga

Highland Christian School
Speakers
DM

David Mosterd

Bible Teacher, Grand Rapids Christian High School
David Mosterd is in his 19th year in Christian Education and second year as a Bible teacher at Grand Rapids Christian High School, in Grand Rapids Michigan. He is married to Nicky and they have five boys. He is passionate about being a good dad and husband to his family, a friend... Read More →
Thursday October 24, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
230 Math and English Commons, 2nd floor
  Session

11:55am EDT

RT - Instructional Coaches
Thursday October 24, 2024 11:55am - 12:55pm EDT
211
Round Table disucssion with other Instructional Coaches.
Chairperson
JR

Jen Rysdam

Director of Curriuculum and Instruction, Hudsonville Christian School
Jen Rysdam currently serves as the Director of Curriculum & Instruction at Hudsonville Christian School.  Her professional experiences include classroom teacher, instructional coach, literacy consultant, college professor and student teacher supervisor.
Thursday October 24, 2024 11:55am - 12:55pm EDT
211 Classroom, 2nd floor
  Round Table

1:50pm EDT

Cancelled - An Introduction to Building Financial Security
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:50pm - 2:50pm EDT
137
An introduction into what someone early in their career should be thinking about as they begin to build for a secure financial future. This is also applicable to those further into their working years who want to consider how they are doing. The focus will be on creating a sound retirement plan.
Chairperson
AL

Annalise Larson

1st Grade Spanish Immersion Teacher, Grandville Calvin Christian School
Annalise Larson graduated with her K-12 Spanish Education bachelors from Hope College in 2009. She has been an immersion educator for 11 years, working with both middle school and elementary school ages. She loves immersing her students not only in the Spanish language, but also exposing... Read More →
Speakers
JB

John Bolt

U.S. Managing Director, CSI Christian Education Employee Benefit Team
John has served as US Managing Director since January 2023.  Prior to this, he was the Deputy Executive Director, Chief Financial Officer for the Christian Reformed Church in North America since 2003.  He has significant experience in the corporate world including Vice President... Read More →
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:50pm - 2:50pm EDT
137 Art room, 1st floor (Koetje)
  Session

1:50pm EDT

Getting Kids to Actually Listen to and Learn From Each Other
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:50pm - 2:50pm EDT
312
Students often talk past each other or spend their time waiting to talk instead of really listening to others. This session will provide you with Monday morning ideas to increase accountability and improve communication in your classroom community.
Chairperson
MK

Michelle Klooster

Second Grade Teacher, Moline Christian School
Michelle has been teaching second grade at Moline Christian for about 5 years.  She is married, has two grown daughters and two grandchildren.
Speakers
BH

Brandon Helder

Teacher, Grand Rapids Christian School
Brandon is currently the tallest third grader at Grand Rapids Christian Schools and has been teaching there for 8 years. He has also taught 5th grade at Holland Christian and 2nd grade at Hudsonville Christian Schools. The longer Brandon teaches, the more he realizes how much he has... Read More →
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:50pm - 2:50pm EDT
312 Fitness studio, 3rd floor
  Session

1:50pm EDT

Leading and Educating for Unity
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:50pm - 2:50pm EDT
120
How do we lead in joy? How do we lead in courage? How do we lead knowing God has the victory, for our graduates and the broader kingdom? How do we lead in faithfulness, while knowing God has always been perfectly faithful and kept His covenant with us?
Chairperson
JL

Jennifer Lewis

Western MI Christian High School
Speakers
GE

Greg Elzinga

Interim President, Calvin University
The mission of Christian education remains crucial—and it relies first on God’s faithfulness, and then on a spirit of unity among our teams. Through Deuteronomy 7:9 and examples from his own formative journey in education, Elzinga will encourage attendees and offer practical ways... Read More →
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:50pm - 2:50pm EDT
120 Science Commons, 1st floor
  Session

1:50pm EDT

Reclaiming the Courage to Teach: Empowering Self and Empowering Others
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:50pm - 2:50pm EDT
260
Teaching is wonderful and beautiful and hard and complex. There are days when all is as it should be in the classroom, and there are days it can leave us questioning who we are and why we do what we do. In this session we will discuss how having a strong sense of identity, purpose and security as teachers and as people made in the image of God can spur us on in our work, and how we can help each other remember who we are and whose we are.
Speakers
MB

Matthew Beimers

Director of School Leadership, Assistant Professor of Education, Dordt University
Matthew is an Associate Professor of Education and Director of School Leadership at Dordt University. He has previously served Christian schools in Montana and British Columbia in a variety of roles, including teacher, coach, assistant principal and principal. He began teaching in... Read More →
Chairperson
JH

Juan Herrera

Fremont Christian School
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:50pm - 2:50pm EDT
260 Fireplace Common, 2nd floor
  Session

1:50pm EDT

Teacher Certification in Michigan
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:50pm - 2:50pm EDT
253
Presenters will review current Michigan teacher certification requirements, including how to obtain and renew the Standard certificate, advance to the Professional certificate, and add additional endorsements. Recent changes to Michigan's teaching certificate structure and flexibilities due to the teacher shortage will be discussed.
Speakers
BB

Brian Bolt

Education Dean at Calvin University, Calvin University
Dr. Brian Bolt, Dean  of Education and Shari Brouwer, Teacher Certification Coordinator join you  today from the Calvin University School of Education.
SB

Shari Brouwer

Teacher Certification Coordinator, Calvin University
Chairperson
LL

Lynette Lugo

Kalamazoo Christian School
CEA 2024 pptx
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:50pm - 2:50pm EDT
253 Classroom, 2nd floor
  Session

1:50pm EDT

The Lives of the Saints: Pedagogical Practices for Teaching the Faith
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:50pm - 2:50pm EDT
240
The Apostle Paul writes, "Imitate me as I imitate Christ" (1 Cor 11:1). We don't often talk about saints or the "Lives of the Saints," but what if the saints offer our students - and us! - a new way of engaging and thinking about the faith. What if the saints are calling to each of us: "imitate us as we imitate Christ." This session will look at what we can learn from the saints as well as ways we can use and incorporate the saints in our teaching - and not just in Bible classes.
Speakers
MV

Mark VanderWerf

Chaplain and Bible Teacher, Grand Rapids Christian High School
Mark VanderWerf is the high school chaplain and Bible teacher at Grand Rapids Christian High School. His work includes teaching Bible and theology courses, working with student interns to plan and implement weekly chapels, and mentoring students in the school’s Spiritual Formation... Read More →
Chairperson
VH

Vicki Huizenga

Highland Christian School
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:50pm - 2:50pm EDT
240 History and Bible Commons, 2nd floor
  Session

3:00pm EDT

CANCELLED - Medical topics in the classroom
Thursday October 24, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
255
This session has been cancelled by the presenter.
Speakers
JL
Thursday October 24, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
255 Clasroom, 2nd floor
  Session

3:00pm EDT

Incorporating TfT and Outdoor Ed
Thursday October 24, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
146
A fun way to incorporate TfT in grades PreK-3rd. Outdoor Ed for little ones in an urban setting.

Handout
Chairperson
JS

Janet Staal

Director of Nature Based and Outdoor Education, West Side Christian School
Janet Staal, BA in K-8 Education and a Master Naturalist Certification. Her journey from childhood explorations in West Michigan's woods to fostering nature-based education at WSCS reflects a lifelong commitment to teaching and glorifying God. Join us as she shares her passion for... Read More →
Speakers
AW

Allison Westra

Preschool Teacher and Early Childhood Director, Muskegon Christian School
I would like to introduce Allison Westra. Shs is currently the Early Childhood Director at Muskegon Christian school.  Allison is in her 9th year with MCS and 11th year teaching.  She hopes to inspire you to try new things with TfT instruction and to love, learn, and lead for C... Read More →
Thursday October 24, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
146 Choir room, 1st floor
  Session

3:00pm EDT

Steps to Take to Increase Your School's Safety and Security
Thursday October 24, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
257
School safety is an important part of our responsibility as teachers and administrators and everyone in a school can play a role in maintaining a safe campus. Come hear and discuss big things and little things that can be done to increase student and campus safety.
Speakers
RV
Chairperson
KS

Kevin Sall

Ada Christian School
Thursday October 24, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
257 Classroom, 2nd floor
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