2024 CEA Convention: Full Schedule

10:45am PDT

Navigating Change

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

Our world and our lives are changing rapidly. Sometimes the change is your idea and sometimes you are impacted by other's decisions. Come learn how to navigate change intentionally both personally and in your school.

Speakers

Ben VanderKodde

Grace Adventures

Ben and Brett have over 30 years of combined facilitation experience at Grace Adventures in Mears, MI. They work with schools, sports teams, churches, nonprofits, and other organizations using experiential education. They facilitate high-adventure activities as well as team build... Read More →

Brett Boes

Grace Adventures

Thursday October 24, 2024 10:45am - 11:45am PDT
255 Clasroom, 2nd floor

Session

Audience General
Subject Counseling

11:55am PDT

RT - 6-12 World Language Teachers

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

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Round Table for 6th - 12th Grade World Language Teachers.

Chairperson

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

Audience 6th - 12th
Subject World Language

1:50pm PDT

Christianity, Historical Nuance, and Indian Territory from 1877 - 1934

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

255

This session will explore the history of four Baptist missionaries in Indian Territory around the era of Dawes Allotment (1877 - 1934). Through their stories, traditional narratives surrounding Christianity and Indigenous history are both challenged and reinforced. Historical nuance and a greater depth of understanding will be gained from this presentation.

Chairperson

Jackie Frens

Ada Christian School

Speakers

John Hendrikse

High School Teacher, South Christian High School

John Hendrikse has been a high school educator for the past 14 years. Prior to teaching, John spent time in the military, including a deployment to Iraq in 2010. He currently teaches US History and AP World History at South Christian High School.

Thursday October 24, 2024 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
255 Clasroom, 2nd floor

Session

Audience 9th - 12th
Subject History

3:00pm PDT

CANCELLED - Medical topics in the classroom

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

255

This session has been cancelled by the presenter.

Speakers

Jacylnn Lubbers

Thursday October 24, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
255 Clasroom, 2nd floor

Session

Subject Professional Development
Area Administration

9:00am PDT

Mama's Refrigerator: Don't Forget to Remember

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

255

One of Satan's most powerful tools is having God's children forget how He has been working in their lives. A different look at Mama's Refrigerator from last year, this session will dive into practical ways to help capture moments of faith development in the classroom, including connecting, reflecting, and remembering.

Chairperson

Vicki Huizenga

Highland Christian School

Speakers

Reba Ezell

Co-Founder, Faith Journey

Reba and her husband, Kent are the founders of Faith Journey. Reba is also currently an English teacher at South Christian High School.

Kent Ezell

Founder, Faith Journey

Kent Ezell and his wife Reba are the founders of Faith Journey. Kent is also currently a 5th grade teacher at Dutton Christian School.

Friday October 25, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
255 Clasroom, 2nd floor

Session

Audience General
Subject Reformed World and Life View

10:10am PDT

Differentiation Can Be Manageable

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

255

K-8 classroom teachers will receive recommendations on how to manage differentiation in their classroom along with strategies for effective implementation.

Chairperson

Alecia Vanden Berg

MS Tech Teacher and Tech Integration Specialist, Allendale Christian School Dutton Christian School

As a lifelong learner and wife of a 5th grade teacher, Alecia is passionate about the educational experience for both teachers and students. She finds immense joy in equipping them with practical, accessible tools for success! She has 18 years of classroom experience in grades 6-12... Read More →

Speakers

Andrea Harvey

Assistant Principal, Highland Christian School

Since second grade, Andrea has always wanted to be a teacher. After spending 14 years in the classroom teaching Science, Language Arts and Bible in grades 5th-8th she transitioned into administration. She now serves as the Assistant Principal at Highland Christian School. She lives... Read More →

Friday October 25, 2024 10:10am - 11:10am PDT
255 Clasroom, 2nd floor

Session

Audience K - 8th Grade
Subject Professional Development