2024 CEA Convention: Full Schedule

10:45am PDT

Education and the Christian Imagination

Thursday October 24, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am PDT

243 + 245

Chairperson

Jeff DeVries

Illiana Christian High School

Speakers

Peter Jonker

Minister of Preaching, LaGrave Ave Christian Reformed Church

Peter Jonker is the minister of preaching at LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church. He's been a minister in the Christian Reformed Church for over 30 years, and is the author of the book, Preaching in Pictures. He is married to Linda Jonker who teaches kindergarten at Grand Rapids... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
243 + 245 Classroom, 2nd floor

Session

Audience General
Subject Reformed World and Life View

11:55am PDT

RT - 4th Grade Teachers

Thursday October 24, 2024 11:55am - 12:55pm PDT

243 + 245

Round Table discussion with other 4th Grade Teachers

Chairperson

Jenna Churches

4th Grade Teacher, Byron Center Christian School

Jenna Churches is a 4th grade teacher at Byron Center Christian School. She enjoys tacos, sports, and working on home projects with her husband.

Speakers

Sadie Boyd

4th Grade Teacher, Byron Center Christian School

Sadie Boyd is a 4th grade teacher at Byron Center Christian. In her free time she likes to read, do puzzles, and spend time at her family cottage.

Thursday October 24, 2024 11:55am - 12:55pm PDT
243 + 245 Classroom, 2nd floor

Round Table

Audience 4th Grade

1:50pm PDT

Sing, Move, and Memorize...the Bible

Thursday October 24, 2024 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT

243 + 245

Are you responsible for helping students memorize scripture? Want to make it creative and fun? Teach students to effortlessly memorize passages of scripture with integrated arts in a way that will stick with them for a lifetime. General preK-6th grade teachers and Spanish Immersion teachers welcome.

Speakers

Amie Winningham

1st Grade Teacher, Holland Christian School - Rose Park

Amie often eats kale in secret, when no one is looking. She sometimes smiles so much that her face hurts. She rarely meets someone she doesn’t consider a friend. With 20 years of elementary teaching experience, mostly in music, she has a passion for helping children fall in love... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2024 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
243 + 245 Classroom, 2nd floor

Session

Audience 1st - 6th
Audience Early Childhood Education
Subject Reformed World and Life View
Area Bible Teachers

3:00pm PDT

Writing Without Worksheets?!?!

Thursday October 24, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

243 + 245

We will look at ways to incorporate authentic and purposeful writing into content areas, routines, and centers without sitting down for a worksheet. (preschool and kindergarten)

Chairperson

Cheryl Newsted

West MI Christian High School

Speakers

Rebecca Rael

Preschool Director and Teacher, SW Chicago Christian Schools - Tinley Park

Rebecca Rael has a M.A. in Elementary Education and in Early Childhood Education. She has spent the last 16 years teaching in a variety of classrooms from the inner city to the suburbs, low-income/high-risk programs to tuition based programs, and in both public and private settings... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
243 + 245 Classroom, 2nd floor

Session

Audience Kindergarten
Subject Early Childhood Education
Area Writing

9:00am PDT

Let's Talk: The High Cost of Poor Communication

Friday October 25, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am PDT

243 + 245

We spend about 70% of our waking moments communicating with others: students, colleagues, supervisors, family, and friends. If you often feel exhausted, frustrated, and baffled by daily interactions, whether in-person or written, help is here! Think about communication differently so you can help others and enjoy your relationships.
Brad Brewer will also be providing our Capstone address on Friday.

Speakers

Brad Brewer

President, LegacyKept

Brad Brewer helps educators and students overcome communication challenges that ruin relationships. He is a speaker, author, and trainer with 20 years of leadership experience in higher education and foundations. Brad holds a BA in Communication Studies and Leadership from Christopher... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
243 + 245 Classroom, 2nd floor

Session

Audience General
Subject Counseling

10:10am PDT

My class, Outside – Where nature and grade-level standards meet

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

243 + 245

Do you desire outdoor learning experiences for your grade level? Come hear how the K-8 Outdoor Education team at Fremont Christian School extends classroom learning outside. We hope our presentation empowers classroom teachers to find nature as a means to meet grade-level standards.

Speakers

Amber Bull

Outdoor Education Director, Fremont Christian School

Amber Bull, an avid creation enjoyer, loves inviting students to learn outdoors. Whether connecting curriculum to the outdoors or teaching nature-based lessons to elementary students, you will find her outside with kids, no matter the Michigan weather!

Friday October 25, 2024 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
243 + 245 Classroom, 2nd floor

Session

Audience K - 8th Grade
Subject Outdoor Education