2024 CEA Convention: Full Schedule

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10:10am PDT

A Pastoral Presence in Christian Schools

Friday October 25, 2024 10:10am - 11:10am PDT

Since Covid, the rise of anxiety/fear/panic attacks has risen amongst students, along with big questions about what is going on in the world and how to navigate these challenges from a Christian Worldview. I believe having a designated staff member who is available in the classroom and with open hours for pastoral care for staff and students is not simply a luxury, but a necessity as Christian Schools move into the future.

Chairperson

Clay Lubbers

Middle School Science Teacher, Byron Center Christian School

Clay is an outdoor enthusiast and is working towards integrating more outdoor learning into his middle school science curriculum. He's had a passion for the outdoors as long as he has been alive and he longs for kids to see the story of creation in creation itself.

Speakers

Chuck Swanson

Bible Teacher, South Christian High School

Dr. Charles W. Swanson spent sixteen years working at Cornerstone University in Student Development and for nine of those years as the Dean of Spiritual Formation and adjunct faculty. After leaving Cornerstone, he served eleven years as a pastor of a local church, while also serving... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2024 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
260 Fireplace Common, 2nd floor

Session

Audience General
Subject Reformed World and Life View
Area Counseling

10:10am PDT

Christian Character Formation in a Culture of Anger

Friday October 25, 2024 10:10am - 11:10am PDT

142

Between elections, culture wars, and the pandemic, we might all be headed for higher blood pressure. A good Christian public witness is more crucial than ever. What role should anger play in a virtuous life? If anger’s rightful target is injustice, how angry and how often should we be angry? Or should Christians refrain from anger and practice gentleness? Are these two stances compatible? To address this puzzle, we'll consider insights from two strands in Christian thought and use the lens of formation to reconcile the two strands. Then we'll explore some field-tested virtuous practices and spiritual exercises for good anger formation in community.

Chairperson

Vicki Huizenga

Highland Christian School

Speakers

Rebecca DeYoung

Professor of Philosophy, Calvin University

Dr. Rebecca DeYoung (Ph.D. University of Notre Dame) teaches ethics and the history of philosophy at Calvin University. Her books include Glittering Vices (Brazos, 2nd ed. 2020), Vainglory (Eerdmans, 2014), and Aquinas's Ethics (University of Notre Dame Press, 2009). She speaks widely... Read More →

Christian Character Formation in a Culture of Anger CEA 2024 pdf

Friday October 25, 2024 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
142 Band room, 1st floor

Session

Audience General
Subject Reformed World and Life View
Area Counseling

10:10am PDT

Collaboration between English and Spanish Learners to Build Community

Friday October 25, 2024 10:10am - 11:10am PDT

311

This session will focus on ways to plan fun activities for English and immersion learners within a grade level, with the purpose of honoring God through language and culture, building community, and enhancing curriculum.

Chairperson

Lety Cruz

Illiana Christian High School

Speakers

Andrea Cantu

Melanie Scott

2nd Grade Teacher, Holland Christian - Rose Park

Melanie Scott and Andrea Cantú began working together when Spanish immersion began in 2nd grade at Holland Christian. They have striven to build community between all 2nd graders after seeing the natural separation that can happen between different language learners. Throughout... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2024 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
311 Sewing room, 3rd floor

Session

Audience K - 5th Grade
Audience Administration
Subject Spanish Immersion
Area Counseling

10:10am PDT

Supporting Disorganized Students - Creating Order, Showing Grace

Friday October 25, 2024 10:10am - 11:10am PDT

222 + 228

Students who struggle with organization need help but it's hard to know where to begin. Come to gain fresh perspective inside the mind of the disorganized child and ways that we can support and encourage them to master their materials and take pride in their classroom spaces.

Speakers

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 →

Friday October 25, 2024 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
222 + 228 Classroom, 2nd floor

Session

Audience K - 5th Grade
Subject Professional Development
Area Counseling