Notes:
Pictures of as many of the speakers as possible
Have sides by side pics if multiple speakers for only one workshop (might list speakers separately if they speak at other workshops solo)
Need to figure out how to collect/edit speaker bios
Basic Layout:
Workshop Speakers (under construction)
Pic, Speaker Name
Position (if at a day school: include city, state)
Speaker Bio
Workshop Title(s) as bullet points
Pic, Speaker Name
Position (if at a day school: include city, state)
Speaker Bio
Workshop Title(s) as bullet points
Pictures of as many of the speakers as possible
Have sides by side pics if multiple speakers for only one workshop (might list speakers separately if they speak at other workshops solo)
Need to figure out how to collect/edit speaker bios
Basic Layout:
Workshop Speakers (under construction)
Pic, Speaker Name
Position (if at a day school: include city, state)
Speaker Bio
Workshop Title(s) as bullet points
Pic, Speaker Name
Position (if at a day school: include city, state)
Speaker Bio
Workshop Title(s) as bullet points
WORKSHOP SPEAKERS (under construction)
DR. PHILIP ALSUP
Springfield Christian Academy, Clarkston, MI
Dr. Philip Alsup leads Springfield Christian Academy in Clarkston, MI, where he has served for 11 years. He holds a bachelor’s degree in PreLaw, a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, and a Doctor of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Dr. Alsup has taught and coached at each level of K-12 education and has implemented multiple program improvements including GAFE and BYOD initiatives. He is an adjunct and residential professor with two Christian colleges, teaching professional research, curriculum design, and dissertation development. Dr. Alsup is a published author with the Journal of Research on Christian Education and a presenter at the Virginia Educational Research Association annual conference.
JODI ARNST
Genesee Christian Schools Special Needs Coordinator
Jodi Arnst is a graduate of Clarks Summit University (Formerly Baptist Bible College) with a degree in Elementary Education and Bible. After obtaining her degree, she taught several years before working with her family to open an Adult Foster Care Home for the developmentally disabled. Jodi’s brother was the first resident of this Home. Jodi returned to school and completed her Master’s degree in Cognitive Impairments from U of M. Since then she has been working as the Special Needs Coordinator at her alma mater, Genesee Christian School.
REV. BRIAN BARTON
WOW SPORTS MINISTRY
Rev. Brian J. Barton, Sr. has served in the Gospel ministry since 1977 when he graduated from Bob Jones University. Brian served in the field of Christian Education as a principal, supervisor, counselor, Bible teacher, and coach. He also served as the Executive Director of the oldest Braille ministry for the blind in the country. Brian has had the unique opportunity to serve as a Team Chaplain in the world of professional baseball and arena football. Brian is the founder and director of a new ministry, WOW Sports Ministry. The mission of WOW Sports is to encourage all athletes, amateur to professional, to strive for excellence, to stay free from hypocrisy, deceit and wickedness, and to stand “Without Wax” in the full light of God’s approval. Brian is married to Coralyn “Cory” Barton, the author of the new children’s book Creation Stories for Children. Brian and Cory reside in Richmond, Virginia.
CORALYN BARTON
CHILDREN’S BOOK AUTHOR/CHRISTIAN EDUCATOR
My name is Coralyn (Cory) Faith Barton. I was born and raised in a loving Christian home in St. Paul, Minnesota. I currently live in Richmond, Virginia with my husband, Brian, of 37 years. We have two grown children, Katelyn (Katie) and Brian J. II (Jeffrey). By the grace of God and His loving mercy, I am also a breast cancer survivor. For 20 years I taught lower elementary school in the field of Christian education and have spent the past 15 1/2 years working in Corporate America. My time spent teaching gave me an understanding of how children can be taught Biblical principles and values through Bible based stories. My husband is founder and director of WOW Sports Ministry and is chaplain of a professional arena indoor football team.
DR. BRAD BATDORF
BOB JONES UNIVERSITY
Brad Batdorf graduated from Bob Jones University in 1985 with a B.S. in Science Education. He completed an M.A.Ed. in Biology at the Citadel in 1988 and an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction at BJU in 2012. In addition to teaching secondary math and science for a number of years, he worked as a naturalist and as a zoo education director for 15 years. He joined BJU Press in 2003 as a secondary science author and has written textbooks and created curriculum resources for chemistry and the life sciences. After serving as Secondary Writers Supervisor for 7 years, he was appointed to a full-time faculty position in the School of Education in 2016. He is currently an assistant professor in the Teacher Education Division and coordinator for the Science Education program.
DAN BEERENS
CURRICULUM TRAK / DAN BEERENS EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING, INC.
Dan Beerens is an educational consultant, speaker, author, blogger, and Senior Fellow at CACE (Center for the Advancement of Christian Education). He has been a teacher and administrator in both public and Christian schools. He works with schools on curriculum mapping and design, school improvement, teacher evaluation, and leadership coaching. More information is available at www.danbeerens.com.
HEIDI BRAUGHLER
MARANATHA BAPTIST ACADEMY, WATERTOWN, WI
JIM BRAUGHLER
MARANATHA BAPTIST ACADEMY, WATERTOWN, WI
LYNN BUHROW
ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE, MILWAUKEE, WI
TERRIE CALLAN
HERITAGE HALL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, MUNCIE, IN
ANN CARRUTHERS
BOB JONES UNIVERSITY
DR. BRIAN CARRUTHERS
BOB JONES UNIVERSITY
DR. NELL COLLINS
BIBLICAL COUNSELOR WITH HOPE IN CRISIS (R)
DANA DAVIS
MARANATHA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
Mrs. Dana Davis leads the faculty of Maranatha Baptist University in online pedagogy as MBU's Director of Online Instruction. As an educator, Mrs. Davis is experienced in several diverse environments, currently teaching courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in MBU's School of Education. In addition, Dana has previous experience serving as a junior high public school teacher, a 4th grade Christian school teacher, and a homeschool mother. Dana completed a BS in Elementary Education from Southern Illinois University and a Master's of Education with a concentration in Reading from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Dana is married to Dr. Matt Davis, Executive Vice President at Maranatha Baptist University. They live in Watertown, Wisconsin and have three boys, Tim (15), Mike (13) & Eric (11).
DR. MATT DAVIS
MARANATHA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
Dr. Matthew Davis, J.D., lives in Watertown, Wisconsin, where he works full time as Executive Vice President & Corporate Counsel for Maranatha Baptist University serving in leadership over all operational and academic units. Dr. Davis received a Business Management degree from Maranatha and a law degree from Southern Illinois University School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in Illinois, Florida, and Wisconsin. Dr. Davis began his legal career litigating religious liberty cases and advising thousands of Christians and ministry leaders on legal issues in Christian education, ministry employment, risk management and religious liberty as a staff attorney for the Christian Law Association in Florida. In 2007, Dr. Davis moved to Wisconsin and founded the Davis Law Firm in Watertown. That same year he assisted in the founding and now serves as president of Eternal Vision, a charitable foundation devoted to supporting quality Christian education.
LINDA DEGROOT
BAY CITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, GREEN BAY, WI
Linda DeGroot has been a secretary at Bay City Baptist Church and Bay City Christian School for over 20 years. She has also been the secretary for the Wisconsin Association of Christian Schools for the past five years. She has a passion for encouraging other secretaries serving in ministries everywhere.
PASTOR GORDON DICKSON
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, FINDLAY, OHIO
BEN EVERSON
EVANGELIST & MUSICIAN
Evangelist Ben Everson is a Christian recording & performing artist with a lyrical solo voice and a talent for a cappella music. In addition to his revival meeting & concert schedule, he is a sought-after vocal coach and clinician on a cappella group techniques and vocal health.
ANDREW FRY
COLONIAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, INDIANAPOLIS, IN
CATHY GROCHOWSKI
TECHNOLOGY TRAINER WITH MAKE THE GRADE TRAINING SOLUTIONS
I am a SMART Certified Trainer. I provide professional development to improve the integration of interactive technologies in the classroom. I recently received excellent feed back after doing this workshop session at the ISTE conference in Denver in June. I'm scheduled to present it at the Illinois Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development's Conference on Learning at the end of October. About three or four years ago I presented at the IL Association of Christian Schools conference in Schaumburg in exchange for booth space.
DONOVAN HADAWAY
PRECEPT MARKETING/BJU PRESS
Donovan Hadaway is the territory manager for BJU Press/Precept, serving Christian schools in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana since 2008. He specializes in helping Christian schools promote academic rigor, technology, and Christian worldview shaping in their classrooms.
JARED HAMERNICK
SUNSHINE GOSPEL MINISTRIES
DR. LANE HANSEL
ADMINISTRATOR AT MARANATHA BAPTIST ACADEMY, WATERTOWN, WI
MARY HILLEBRAND
CALVARY BAPTIST ACADEMY, MIDLAND, MI
JOSH HUBBARD
INTER-CITY BAPTIST SCHOOL, ALLEN PARK, MI
Josh Hubbard earned his BS in Biology Education from BJU in 2006 and began teaching at Inter-City Baptist School in Allen Park, MI. He earned his Masters of Science from Wayne State University in 2012. He has presented at the National Science Teachers Association national conference , the NSTA regional STEM conference, National Biology Teacher conference, and MACUL. He is the lead learner for Inter-City’s transition to a Project Based Inquiry approach in their science classroom as well as their Bring Your Own Device program.
DAVID KALLMAN
ATTORNEY, GREAT LAKES JUSTICE CENTER
JOSH HERSHBERGER
LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE BOLD CHURCH INITIATIVE
LINDA KARDAMIS
TEACH 4 THE HEART
Linda Kardamis founded Teach 4 the Heart with the desire to encourage and equip Christian teachers to make a bigger impact in their students' lives. With a focus on practical advice from a Biblical perspective, she’s been honored to help thousands of teachers reach a new level of effectiveness through her website, online courses, and book Create Your Dream Classroom. A graduate of Pensacola Christian College, Linda taught middle school math in a Christian school in Ohio before stepping aside to raise her family and work with fellow teachers.
JENNIFER LEWIS
COLONIAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, INDIANAPOLIS, IN
REBEKAH LEWIS
COLONIAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, INDIANAPOLIS, IN
LORENZO MARTINEZ
COLONIAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, INDIANAPOLIS, IN
TIM MCABOY
WHEATON CHRISTIAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, WINFIELD, IL
MA, Curriculum and Instruction; Doctoral work (ABD) in Curriculum and Instruction; 15 years principal at Lexington Christian Academy (KY) and Wheaton Christian Grammar School; former professor, Taylor University; Presenter (2015 and 2016), Wheaton Academy Best Practices Conference; presented several times at Kentucky Christian School Conference
DR. BRUCE MEYER
MARANATHA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
CHRISTINA MILLER
MARANATHA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
JEFF MILLER
MARANATHA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
I currently am chair of the Humanities Department and program coordinator for the Communication Arts program. My duties include overseeing curriculum, creating departmental vision, teaching coursework, and directing an annual production. My wife, Christina, and our three children, Ethan, Trey, and Lyvia have resided in Watertown for the past six years.
JAMES MUFFETT
STUDENT STATESMANSHIP INSTITUTE
CHUCK NICHOLAS
BOB JONES UNIVERSITY
GAIL NICHOLAS
BOB JONES UNIVERSITY
PAM O’SHAUGHNESSEY
CALVARY BAPTIST ACADEMY, MIDLAND, MI
DR. ED PANOSIAN
BOB JONES UNIVERSITY
JERRY PARTIN
ALPHA KAPPA PLAYERS DRAMA MINISTRIES AND AS PRODUCTIONS
As of May, 2016, we have directed 68 Shakespearean Productions and untold numbers of Sacred Productions
throughout the United States. Graduate of Bob Jones University. Greenville, South Carolina and Calvary College, Letcher, Kentucky.
DR. MICHAEL T. PHILLIPS
BAY CITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, GREEN BAY, WI
ANN MARIE RILL
VIRGINIA BAPTIST COLLEGE
TERRY SCHIPPLEIN
MAESTOSO PRESS
ANITA SEDIVY
BOB JONES UNIVERSITY
ELIZABETH SHERTZER
PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
KELLIE J. SIGH
KJS CONSULTING, LLC
SANDY SIGO
HERITAGE HALL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, MUNCIE, IN and
DEBBIE TOTH
SCHAUMBURG CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, SCHAUMBURG, IL
DAVID E. SMITH
DAVID E. SMITH PUBLICATIONS
STEPHEN STOCKTON
THE CROWN COLLEGE OF THE BIBLE
DR. KEVIN AND GRACE SUITER
COLONIAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, INDIANAPOLIS, IN
After completing nine years of music and youth ministry in the church setting, Dr. and Mrs. Kevin Suiter served as church music professors teaching voice, piano, conducting and hymn playing in three Christian colleges for over two decades. Each has advanced degrees from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro – Grace earning a Master of Arts in Piano Performance, and Kevin, a Doctor of Musical Arts in Conducting. Currently, Kevin serves as school administrator and directs the five choirs at Colonial Christian School, while Grace teaches piano, serves as Coordinator of Indianapolis Academy of Fine Arts, and accompanies the choirs. In addition to overseeing the music ministry and leading the choir at Colonial Hills Baptist Church in Indianapolis, IN, they enjoy biking, hiking, gardening, and entertaining friends in their home.
DR. KEVIN SUITER
COLONIAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, INDIANAPOLIS, IN
KARI TILL
MATIFIC
VIDA VELASCO
STAND WITH US
WILL WAGNER
SALT & LIGHT GLOBAL
DR. JEFF WALTON
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
Dr. Jeff Walton holds a bachelor of science degree in education from Bob Jones University, a master of education
degree from the University of Richmond, and a doctor of divinity degree from Virginia Baptist College. Privileged to
grow up in a pastor’s home, his involvement in Christian education includes graduating in the first commencement
of Faith Baptist School of Longmont, Colorado, serving as a teacher and school administrator, as director of the Old
Dominion Association of Church Schools, as executive vice-president of Virginia Baptist College, and as executive
director of AACS. The Lord has allowed Dr. Walton to teach teachers at many seminars and conventions, including in Romania and South Korea.
JUDYLYNN WALTON
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
After graduation from Bob Jones University with a bachelor’s degree in English education, Judylynn Walton taught junior high and senior high English and history in Christian schools in Florida and Wisconsin before becoming a secretary for two Christian ministries in Virginia. A popular speaker, she has been a workshop presenter at educators’ conventions, taught a ladies’ Sunday school class, spoken at various women’s events, and assisted with
other local church ministries.
DR. DAVID WARREN
CALVARY BAPTIST SCHOOL, MIDLAND, MI
AMY YOHE
PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
STEPHEN & ELIZABETH ZEMPEL
BAPTIST COLLEGE OF MINISTRY AND FALLS BAPTIST ACADEMY
DR. PHILIP ALSUP
Springfield Christian Academy, Clarkston, MI
Dr. Philip Alsup leads Springfield Christian Academy in Clarkston, MI, where he has served for 11 years. He holds a bachelor’s degree in PreLaw, a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, and a Doctor of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Dr. Alsup has taught and coached at each level of K-12 education and has implemented multiple program improvements including GAFE and BYOD initiatives. He is an adjunct and residential professor with two Christian colleges, teaching professional research, curriculum design, and dissertation development. Dr. Alsup is a published author with the Journal of Research on Christian Education and a presenter at the Virginia Educational Research Association annual conference.
- Simple Stats for STEM
- If You Were You, Would You Hire You?
JODI ARNST
Genesee Christian Schools Special Needs Coordinator
Jodi Arnst is a graduate of Clarks Summit University (Formerly Baptist Bible College) with a degree in Elementary Education and Bible. After obtaining her degree, she taught several years before working with her family to open an Adult Foster Care Home for the developmentally disabled. Jodi’s brother was the first resident of this Home. Jodi returned to school and completed her Master’s degree in Cognitive Impairments from U of M. Since then she has been working as the Special Needs Coordinator at her alma mater, Genesee Christian School.
- THE MANY FACES IN MY CLASSROOM: ADHD AND ITS MULTI-FACETED DILEMMA
REV. BRIAN BARTON
WOW SPORTS MINISTRY
Rev. Brian J. Barton, Sr. has served in the Gospel ministry since 1977 when he graduated from Bob Jones University. Brian served in the field of Christian Education as a principal, supervisor, counselor, Bible teacher, and coach. He also served as the Executive Director of the oldest Braille ministry for the blind in the country. Brian has had the unique opportunity to serve as a Team Chaplain in the world of professional baseball and arena football. Brian is the founder and director of a new ministry, WOW Sports Ministry. The mission of WOW Sports is to encourage all athletes, amateur to professional, to strive for excellence, to stay free from hypocrisy, deceit and wickedness, and to stand “Without Wax” in the full light of God’s approval. Brian is married to Coralyn “Cory” Barton, the author of the new children’s book Creation Stories for Children. Brian and Cory reside in Richmond, Virginia.
- LEADERSHIP: UNDERSTANDING OUR SITUATION AND PROGRESSIVE CHRISTIANITY
- LEADERSHIP: WHO IS GOD?
CORALYN BARTON
CHILDREN’S BOOK AUTHOR/CHRISTIAN EDUCATOR
My name is Coralyn (Cory) Faith Barton. I was born and raised in a loving Christian home in St. Paul, Minnesota. I currently live in Richmond, Virginia with my husband, Brian, of 37 years. We have two grown children, Katelyn (Katie) and Brian J. II (Jeffrey). By the grace of God and His loving mercy, I am also a breast cancer survivor. For 20 years I taught lower elementary school in the field of Christian education and have spent the past 15 1/2 years working in Corporate America. My time spent teaching gave me an understanding of how children can be taught Biblical principles and values through Bible based stories. My husband is founder and director of WOW Sports Ministry and is chaplain of a professional arena indoor football team.
- TEACHING THROUGH STORIES
- IF YOU CAN TELL A STORY, YOU CAN WRITE A STORY
DR. BRAD BATDORF
BOB JONES UNIVERSITY
Brad Batdorf graduated from Bob Jones University in 1985 with a B.S. in Science Education. He completed an M.A.Ed. in Biology at the Citadel in 1988 and an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction at BJU in 2012. In addition to teaching secondary math and science for a number of years, he worked as a naturalist and as a zoo education director for 15 years. He joined BJU Press in 2003 as a secondary science author and has written textbooks and created curriculum resources for chemistry and the life sciences. After serving as Secondary Writers Supervisor for 7 years, he was appointed to a full-time faculty position in the School of Education in 2016. He is currently an assistant professor in the Teacher Education Division and coordinator for the Science Education program.
- MATH THAT MATTERS: MAKING MATH MEANINGFUL FOR YOUR STUDENTS
- SCIENCE FAIRS: TRIAL OR TRIUMPH
- TAKING IT OUTSIDE: USING OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES TO ENHANCE LEARNING
- SECONDARY SCIENCE SURVIVAL STRATEGIES
DAN BEERENS
CURRICULUM TRAK / DAN BEERENS EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING, INC.
Dan Beerens is an educational consultant, speaker, author, blogger, and Senior Fellow at CACE (Center for the Advancement of Christian Education). He has been a teacher and administrator in both public and Christian schools. He works with schools on curriculum mapping and design, school improvement, teacher evaluation, and leadership coaching. More information is available at www.danbeerens.com.
- TOP 7 REASONS WHY YOUR SCHOOL NEEDS CURRICULUM MAPPING & CURRICULUM TRAK
HEIDI BRAUGHLER
MARANATHA BAPTIST ACADEMY, WATERTOWN, WI
- INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOKS: ARE THEY WORTH THE WORK?
- MATH MUNCHIES
JIM BRAUGHLER
MARANATHA BAPTIST ACADEMY, WATERTOWN, WI
- PUTTING SOME SPIRIT INTO YOUR SPIRIT WEEKS
- FREE RESOURCES ALREADY IN YOUR TOWN
LYNN BUHROW
ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE, MILWAUKEE, WI
- CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TEACHING IN PRACTICE
TERRIE CALLAN
HERITAGE HALL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, MUNCIE, IN
- BE THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD IN SURMOUNTING THE TASK OF SPEECH COMPETITION: Part 1
- BE THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD IN SURMOUNTING THE TASK OF SPEECH COMPETITION: Part 2
ANN CARRUTHERS
BOB JONES UNIVERSITY
- HELPING YOUR STUDENTS DEVELOP CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
- HELPING YOUR STUDENTS TO BECOME MORE “GLOBALLY MINDED"
- INDIVIDUALIZING INSTRUCTION IN THE ELEMENTARY GRADES
DR. BRIAN CARRUTHERS
BOB JONES UNIVERSITY
- BUILDING A CAPACITY FOR CHANGE IN YOUR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
- CREATING A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTION PLAN FOR THE INSTRUCTIONAL LEADER
- PROVIDING GUIDANCE SERVICES WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE A GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
DR. NELL COLLINS
BIBLICAL COUNSELOR WITH HOPE IN CRISIS (R)
- FORGIVENESS
- PRIORITY SCHEDULING
- WALK IN THE SPIRIT
DANA DAVIS
MARANATHA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
Mrs. Dana Davis leads the faculty of Maranatha Baptist University in online pedagogy as MBU's Director of Online Instruction. As an educator, Mrs. Davis is experienced in several diverse environments, currently teaching courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in MBU's School of Education. In addition, Dana has previous experience serving as a junior high public school teacher, a 4th grade Christian school teacher, and a homeschool mother. Dana completed a BS in Elementary Education from Southern Illinois University and a Master's of Education with a concentration in Reading from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Dana is married to Dr. Matt Davis, Executive Vice President at Maranatha Baptist University. They live in Watertown, Wisconsin and have three boys, Tim (15), Mike (13) & Eric (11).
- RUNNING RECORDS: ASSESSING AND IMPROVING THE READING SKILLS OF YOUR STUDENTS
- TRANSFORM YOUR TEACHING: INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES THAT WORK AND THE TECH TOOLS THAT CAN HELP
- HELP FOR THE DYSLEXIC AND SEVERELY DELAYED READERS IN YOUR CLASSROOM
DR. MATT DAVIS
MARANATHA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
Dr. Matthew Davis, J.D., lives in Watertown, Wisconsin, where he works full time as Executive Vice President & Corporate Counsel for Maranatha Baptist University serving in leadership over all operational and academic units. Dr. Davis received a Business Management degree from Maranatha and a law degree from Southern Illinois University School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in Illinois, Florida, and Wisconsin. Dr. Davis began his legal career litigating religious liberty cases and advising thousands of Christians and ministry leaders on legal issues in Christian education, ministry employment, risk management and religious liberty as a staff attorney for the Christian Law Association in Florida. In 2007, Dr. Davis moved to Wisconsin and founded the Davis Law Firm in Watertown. That same year he assisted in the founding and now serves as president of Eternal Vision, a charitable foundation devoted to supporting quality Christian education.
- SOCIAL MEDIA AND THE LAW
- LEGAL PROTECTIONS FOR CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
- LEGAL DEVELOPMENTS IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
LINDA DEGROOT
BAY CITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, GREEN BAY, WI
Linda DeGroot has been a secretary at Bay City Baptist Church and Bay City Christian School for over 20 years. She has also been the secretary for the Wisconsin Association of Christian Schools for the past five years. She has a passion for encouraging other secretaries serving in ministries everywhere.
- OFFICE TIPS AND THOUGHTS
- HOW TO HANDLE SQUIRRELS IN YOUR OFFICE
PASTOR GORDON DICKSON
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, FINDLAY, OHIO
- WAIT FOR IT
- USING THE BIBLE FOR ALL IT’S WORTH
BEN EVERSON
EVANGELIST & MUSICIAN
Evangelist Ben Everson is a Christian recording & performing artist with a lyrical solo voice and a talent for a cappella music. In addition to his revival meeting & concert schedule, he is a sought-after vocal coach and clinician on a cappella group techniques and vocal health.
- THE POWER OF MUSIC
- IS MUSIC WORTH FIGHTING ABOUT ANYMORE?
ANDREW FRY
COLONIAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, INDIANAPOLIS, IN
- GEOMETRY PROJECTS FOR HIGHER-ORDER THINKING
CATHY GROCHOWSKI
TECHNOLOGY TRAINER WITH MAKE THE GRADE TRAINING SOLUTIONS
I am a SMART Certified Trainer. I provide professional development to improve the integration of interactive technologies in the classroom. I recently received excellent feed back after doing this workshop session at the ISTE conference in Denver in June. I'm scheduled to present it at the Illinois Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development's Conference on Learning at the end of October. About three or four years ago I presented at the IL Association of Christian Schools conference in Schaumburg in exchange for booth space.
- WHAT’S SAMR GOT TO DO WITH IT?
DONOVAN HADAWAY
PRECEPT MARKETING/BJU PRESS
Donovan Hadaway is the territory manager for BJU Press/Precept, serving Christian schools in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana since 2008. He specializes in helping Christian schools promote academic rigor, technology, and Christian worldview shaping in their classrooms.
- THE FIVE BIGGEST PROBLEMS IN THE CHRISTIAN CLASSROOM
JARED HAMERNICK
SUNSHINE GOSPEL MINISTRIES
- EXCELLENCE IN YOUR SHORT TERM MISSIONS TRIPS
DR. LANE HANSEL
ADMINISTRATOR AT MARANATHA BAPTIST ACADEMY, WATERTOWN, WI
- LEADERSHIP + CHANGE IN EDUCATION
MARY HILLEBRAND
CALVARY BAPTIST ACADEMY, MIDLAND, MI
- STEM TO STERN: ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS SCIENCE
- SCIENCE FAIR OF THE FUTURE: STEM FAIR
JOSH HUBBARD
INTER-CITY BAPTIST SCHOOL, ALLEN PARK, MI
Josh Hubbard earned his BS in Biology Education from BJU in 2006 and began teaching at Inter-City Baptist School in Allen Park, MI. He earned his Masters of Science from Wayne State University in 2012. He has presented at the National Science Teachers Association national conference , the NSTA regional STEM conference, National Biology Teacher conference, and MACUL. He is the lead learner for Inter-City’s transition to a Project Based Inquiry approach in their science classroom as well as their Bring Your Own Device program.
- 30 GOOGLE TOOLS IN 60 MINUTES
- MICROWAVE ASSESSMENT
- CHROMEBOOKS, IPADS, AND SURFACES OH MY!
DAVID KALLMAN
ATTORNEY, GREAT LAKES JUSTICE CENTER
JOSH HERSHBERGER
LEGAL COUNSEL FOR THE BOLD CHURCH INITIATIVE
- PROTECTING YOUR MINISTRY IN A HOSTILE CULTURE
- DARE TO BE A DANIEL
LINDA KARDAMIS
TEACH 4 THE HEART
Linda Kardamis founded Teach 4 the Heart with the desire to encourage and equip Christian teachers to make a bigger impact in their students' lives. With a focus on practical advice from a Biblical perspective, she’s been honored to help thousands of teachers reach a new level of effectiveness through her website, online courses, and book Create Your Dream Classroom. A graduate of Pensacola Christian College, Linda taught middle school math in a Christian school in Ohio before stepping aside to raise her family and work with fellow teachers.
- CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS: AKA HOW TO CALM A DISRUPTIVE CLASS
- CLASSROOM PROCEDURES THAT WILL SAVE YOUR SANITY
- YOU CAN FIND BALANCE & STILL GET IT ALL DONE
JENNIFER LEWIS
COLONIAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, INDIANAPOLIS, IN
- TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS: FOR MAINSTREAMED STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
REBEKAH LEWIS
COLONIAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, INDIANAPOLIS, IN
- GLIOBLASTOMA GIFTS AND BRAIN TUMOR BLESSINGS
LORENZO MARTINEZ
COLONIAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, INDIANAPOLIS, IN
- WHAT DO I TELL THEM?
- USING TECHNOLOGY IN THE SPANISH CLASSROOM
TIM MCABOY
WHEATON CHRISTIAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, WINFIELD, IL
MA, Curriculum and Instruction; Doctoral work (ABD) in Curriculum and Instruction; 15 years principal at Lexington Christian Academy (KY) and Wheaton Christian Grammar School; former professor, Taylor University; Presenter (2015 and 2016), Wheaton Academy Best Practices Conference; presented several times at Kentucky Christian School Conference
- LEADING TEACHERS THROUGH CHANGE
DR. BRUCE MEYER
MARANATHA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
- BRIDGING THE GENERATION GAP
- HELPING THOSE WHO ARE DEPRESSED
- WAR OF WORDS
CHRISTINA MILLER
MARANATHA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
- MINING THE TREASURE WITHIN: ACTUATING THE POTENTIAL OF SLD STUDENTS IN THE CLASSROOM—THE WHO (IDENTIFICATION)
- MINING THE TREASURE WITHIN: ACTUATING THE POTENTIAL OF SLD STUDENTS IN THE CLASSROOM—THE WHAT (SERVICING)
- MINING THE TREASURE WITHIN: ACTUATING THE POTENTIAL OF SLD STUDENTS IN THE CLASSROOM—THE HOW (INSTRUCTION AND INTERVENTION)
JEFF MILLER
MARANATHA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
I currently am chair of the Humanities Department and program coordinator for the Communication Arts program. My duties include overseeing curriculum, creating departmental vision, teaching coursework, and directing an annual production. My wife, Christina, and our three children, Ethan, Trey, and Lyvia have resided in Watertown for the past six years.
- DRAMA AS DISCIPLESHIP
- WHAT’S IN A NAME: CHOOSING PLAYS AND SCRIPTS WISELY FOR YOUR MINISTRY
- THE POWER OF INDIRECT COMMUNICATION
JAMES MUFFETT
STUDENT STATESMANSHIP INSTITUTE
- THE GREATEST STORY NEVER TOLD
- BREAKING THE CURSE OF LOW EXPECTATIONS
CHUCK NICHOLAS
BOB JONES UNIVERSITY
- PRODUCING A GREAT ELEMENTARY PROGRAM
- THE HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH CURRICULUM
- PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION
GAIL NICHOLAS
BOB JONES UNIVERSITY
- HISTORY: IS IT A DEAD SUBJECT?
- INCORPORATING CURRENT EVENTS IN THE CLASSROOM
- SENIORS NIGHT OUT: ORGANIZING AND PLANNING A JUNIOR/SENIOR BANQUET
PAM O’SHAUGHNESSEY
CALVARY BAPTIST ACADEMY, MIDLAND, MI
- DYSLEXIA #1
- DYSLEXIA #2
DR. ED PANOSIAN
BOB JONES UNIVERSITY
- THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD IN HISTORY
- ISLAM AND THE BIBLE IN TODAY’S WORLD
JERRY PARTIN
ALPHA KAPPA PLAYERS DRAMA MINISTRIES AND AS PRODUCTIONS
As of May, 2016, we have directed 68 Shakespearean Productions and untold numbers of Sacred Productions
throughout the United States. Graduate of Bob Jones University. Greenville, South Carolina and Calvary College, Letcher, Kentucky.
- SHAKESPEARE: REQUIRED OR APPRECIATED
DR. MICHAEL T. PHILLIPS
BAY CITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, GREEN BAY, WI
- ESCAPING THE PRISON OF FACULTY MEETINGS
- BARKING LIKE A BIG DOG
ANN MARIE RILL
VIRGINIA BAPTIST COLLEGE
- “IT’S MY PLEASURE”: A CHICK-FIL-A® MENTALITY TO EDUCATION
- NEVER LET THEM SEE YOU SWEAT
TERRY SCHIPPLEIN
MAESTOSO PRESS
- USING MUSIC TO MINISTER AND PERFORMANCE TO MOTIVATE
ANITA SEDIVY
BOB JONES UNIVERSITY
- SCREEN USE FOR PRESCHOOL: APPALLING OR APPEALING?
- THESE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVORITE APPS (Lower Elementary)
- THESE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVORITE APPS (Upper Elementary & Middle School)
- CHEATING 101: PREVENTING POPULAR METHODS OF CHEATING, PLAGIARISM, AND OTHER QUESTIONABLE PRACTICES IN YOUR CLASSROOM
ELIZABETH SHERTZER
PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
- ARITHMETIC: BEAT THE CLOCK!
- EFFECTIVE DRILLS AND REVIEW
- PHONICS: SIX EASY STEPS TO READING
- READING: BUILDING SKILLS TO LAST A LIFETIME
KELLIE J. SIGH
KJS CONSULTING, LLC
- USING SERVICE EXCELLENCE SKILLS TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH STUDENTS
- A FRAMEWORK FOR WORKING WITH ANGRY/UPSET PARENTS
SANDY SIGO
HERITAGE HALL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, MUNCIE, IN and
DEBBIE TOTH
SCHAUMBURG CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, SCHAUMBURG, IL
- SECRETARY SWAP SHOP
DAVID E. SMITH
DAVID E. SMITH PUBLICATIONS
- BEGINNING BAND: FINE TUNE THE FIRST DAYS OF BEGINNING STUDENTS
- CONDUCTING: TECHNICS AND TRAVESTIES!
STEPHEN STOCKTON
THE CROWN COLLEGE OF THE BIBLE
- ELEVATING YOUR TEACHING THROUGH SELF-EVALUATION
DR. KEVIN AND GRACE SUITER
COLONIAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, INDIANAPOLIS, IN
After completing nine years of music and youth ministry in the church setting, Dr. and Mrs. Kevin Suiter served as church music professors teaching voice, piano, conducting and hymn playing in three Christian colleges for over two decades. Each has advanced degrees from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro – Grace earning a Master of Arts in Piano Performance, and Kevin, a Doctor of Musical Arts in Conducting. Currently, Kevin serves as school administrator and directs the five choirs at Colonial Christian School, while Grace teaches piano, serves as Coordinator of Indianapolis Academy of Fine Arts, and accompanies the choirs. In addition to overseeing the music ministry and leading the choir at Colonial Hills Baptist Church in Indianapolis, IN, they enjoy biking, hiking, gardening, and entertaining friends in their home.
- DEVELOPING A FINE ARTS ACADEMY
DR. KEVIN SUITER
COLONIAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, INDIANAPOLIS, IN
- CHORAL REHEARSAL TECHNIQUES
KARI TILL
MATIFIC
- VIRTUAL MATH MANIPULATIVES AND GAME-BASED LEARNING IN THE CLASSROOM
VIDA VELASCO
STAND WITH US
- ISRAEL 101
WILL WAGNER
SALT & LIGHT GLOBAL
- GOD, MAN, AND GOVERNMENT
DR. JEFF WALTON
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
Dr. Jeff Walton holds a bachelor of science degree in education from Bob Jones University, a master of education
degree from the University of Richmond, and a doctor of divinity degree from Virginia Baptist College. Privileged to
grow up in a pastor’s home, his involvement in Christian education includes graduating in the first commencement
of Faith Baptist School of Longmont, Colorado, serving as a teacher and school administrator, as director of the Old
Dominion Association of Church Schools, as executive vice-president of Virginia Baptist College, and as executive
director of AACS. The Lord has allowed Dr. Walton to teach teachers at many seminars and conventions, including in Romania and South Korea.
- AACS ACCREDITATION BASICS
- THIS CLASS IS TOO HARD FOR ME
JUDYLYNN WALTON
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
After graduation from Bob Jones University with a bachelor’s degree in English education, Judylynn Walton taught junior high and senior high English and history in Christian schools in Florida and Wisconsin before becoming a secretary for two Christian ministries in Virginia. A popular speaker, she has been a workshop presenter at educators’ conventions, taught a ladies’ Sunday school class, spoken at various women’s events, and assisted with
other local church ministries.
- AN OVERVIEW OF THE IOWA ASSESSMENT™ AND COGNITIVE ABILITIES TESTS® TESTING PROGRAM: REVISED FOR 2016 CONFERENCES
- MULTI-GRADE CLASSROOMS
DR. DAVID WARREN
CALVARY BAPTIST SCHOOL, MIDLAND, MI
- BECOMING A 1:1 CHROMEBOOK CAMPUS
- SCHOOGLE? AN INTRODUCTION TO GOOGLE APPS FOR EDUCATION (GAFE)
- MORE TEACHING, LESS TECH-ING WITH GOOGLE CLASSROOM
- FREE APPS THAT YOU CAN USE TODAY!
- WHY B.Y.O.D. IS B.A.D.
AMY YOHE
PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
- A SOLID FOUNDATION YOU CAN TRUST: A BEKA’S RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
- BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN TEACHING AND LEARNING
- USING CURRICULUM TO YOUR STUDENTS’ ADVANTAGE
- ENHANCE LEARNING IN YOUR ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM
STEPHEN & ELIZABETH ZEMPEL
BAPTIST COLLEGE OF MINISTRY AND FALLS BAPTIST ACADEMY
- TEACHING FOR TOMORROW
