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Thursday, October 24
 

10:45am PDT

Learning to Write and Writing to Learn: Exploring Writing Across Disciplines
Thursday October 24, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
311
Explore why writing belongs in all disciplines (not just English class!), what that writing should look like, and how teachers can effectively assess that writing on a reasonable timeline. Leave with some practical ideas for how to implement writing to improve student thinking and learning, starting next week!
Chairperson
JL

Jennifer Lewis

Western MI Christian High School
Speakers
AD

Abby DeGroot

Associate Professor of Education, Dordt University
Dr. Abby De Groot is an Associate Professor of Education at Dordt University and former high school English teacher. She and her husband Jason live in Iowa with their three active kids and one lazy dog. In addition to her family, friends, and work, she loves good books, stimulating... Read More →
Thursday October 24, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
311 Sewing room, 3rd floor
  Session

11:55am PDT

RT - 6 - 12 Bible Teachers
Thursday October 24, 2024 11:55am - 12:55pm PDT
146
Round Table Discussion with other 6th - 12th Grade Bible Teachers
Chairperson
DS

Devon Scott

Bible Teacher, Holland Christian High School
Bible Teacher at Holland Christian High School who loves discussing the connection between theology and culture! Devon has been married for 10 years, and has 3 beautiful children!
Thursday October 24, 2024 11:55am - 12:55pm PDT
146 Choir room, 1st floor
  Round Table

11:55am PDT

RT - 6 - 12 Drama and Theater Teachers
Thursday October 24, 2024 11:55am - 12:55pm PDT
256
Round Table discussion with other Drama Teachers.
Chairperson
JV

Jennifer VanderMolen

Teacher, Kalamazoo Christian School
During the school day, Jennifer teaches preschool, but really appreciates getting to teach high school theatre after school! Her favorite part of stagecraft is stage combat.
Thursday October 24, 2024 11:55am - 12:55pm PDT
256 Classroom, 2nd floor
  Round Table

11:55am PDT

RT - 6 - 12 Science Teachers
Thursday October 24, 2024 11:55am - 12:55pm PDT
120
Round Table for 6th - 12 Science Teachers
Chairperson
RV

Ryan Verver

High School Chemistry Teacher, Chicago Christian High School
Ryan just completed his 25th year of teaching, 20 at Southwest Christian School - Tinley Park, 3 at Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School and 2 at Chicago Christian High School.  He has always taught science.  He has also coached and been the athletic director over his years... Read More →
Thursday October 24, 2024 11:55am - 12:55pm PDT
120 Science Commons, 1st floor
  Round Table

11:55am PDT

RT - 6 - 8 English Teachers
Thursday October 24, 2024 11:55am - 12:55pm PDT
253
Round Table for 6th - 8th English Teachers
Chairperson
TP

Tyler Prough

8 Grade ELA & Bible Teacher, Hudsonville Christian Middle School
Tyler has been teaching ELA for over ten years; five years in Houston, Texas and six years in Hudsonville, Michigan. Tyler and his wife Laura live in Kentwood, Michigan with their two sons, Isaac and Benzy, and their miniature schnauzer Astro.
Thursday October 24, 2024 11:55am - 12:55pm PDT
253 Classroom, 2nd floor
  Round Table

11:55am PDT

RT - 6-12 History Teachers
Thursday October 24, 2024 11:55am - 12:55pm PDT
240
Round Table discussion with other 6th - 12th History Teachers
Chairperson
CL

Caleb Lagerwey

History Teacher, Holland Christian High School
Caleb Lagerwey teaches a variety of history classes at Holland Christian High School as well as history and education classes at Calvin University. He and his family live in Holland, Michigan, where he enjoys biking, reading and his church.
Thursday October 24, 2024 11:55am - 12:55pm PDT
240 History and Bible Commons, 2nd floor
  Round Table

11:55am PDT

RT - 6-12 World Language Teachers
Thursday October 24, 2024 11:55am - 12:55pm PDT
255
Round Table for 6th - 12th Grade World Language Teachers.
Chairperson
JV

Jane Vander Beek

Spanish Teacher, Holland Christian High School
Jane has taught high school Spanish for over 25 years. Her two biggest passions are playing pickleball and traveling (including living for a year in Mexico and a year in Costa Rica)
Thursday October 24, 2024 11:55am - 12:55pm PDT
255 Clasroom, 2nd floor
  Round Table

1:50pm PDT

Reform (ing) Chapel
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
240
One of the mottos of the Reformation was "semper reformanda" - reformed, and always reforming. As times change and student needs evolve, how do our chapels adapt? What should stay the same? What should change This session will explore examples of what was worked (and what hasn't!) in our chapels. There will be a time to discuss and share ideas among colleagues as well.
Chairperson
VH

Vicki Huizenga

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

1:50pm PDT

Science Games - Making the Abstract Fun
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
121
Motivating students to play a game is not very difficult. Meanwhile, getting students to work with abstract science concepts can be tough at times. By turning the abstract concepts you are trying to teach them into rules of an interactive game you can get them to learn and have fun at the same time.
Chairperson
MH

Matt Hofman

Central Wisconsin Christian School
Speakers
HB

Heath Brower

8th Grade Science Teacher, Hudsonville Christian Middle School
Heath Brower is a  graduate of Dordt University with a degree in secondary science and currently  teaches 8th grade science at Hudsonville Christian School and has been there  three years. He is married to his wife Kaylee and has two adorable children.  Heath has a passion for... Read More →
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
121 Art room, 1st floor (VanHaitsma)
  Session
 
Friday, October 25
 

10:10am PDT

The Lives of the Saints: Pedagogical Practices for Teaching the Faith
Friday October 25, 2024 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
120
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 →
Friday October 25, 2024 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
120 Science Commons, 1st floor
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