Christian School Leadership Conference

Bill Latham, Chief Executive Officer, Contrax Furnishings - What does it take to create a High Impact Learning Environment? How do you design a dynamically ergonomic learning space and how can it help students stay engaged? How can one learning space meet the diverse needs of a group of digital natives? In this last session, we'll explore how the classroom space influences curriculum, pedagogy, and student engagement.

Danae LeMoine, School Director, Doulos Discovery School - When was the last time you were genuinely curious about something? As leaders we often look for answers of how to change mindsets and behaviors or how to better engage those we teach and lead. What if the answer first started with us? In wrestling with the idea of creating a culture of exploration, we must ignite our sense of curiosity and adventure, modeling exploration as leaders and teachers. We must embark on a journey of discovery with such passion that it inspires others to join us.

Nathan Whitaker, NY Times Bestselling Author - Nathan will share about how to develop teamwork and collaboration within your student body and your faculty, drawing from lessons he's learned over his professional career, as well as those from Tony Dungy's thirty-plus years of playing and coaching professional football.

Dan Beerens, DB Consulting - Why is this an incredibly exciting time to be in education? Consider with me what is currently converging - new evidence/understandings about the learner, new models of schooling, increased access, amazing tools, and in general, a movement toward a more coherent view of the learner and what really matters. Explore how new models of teaching and learning actually help us deliver a more biblically congruent experience for students and one that expresses what we believe as Christ followers.

Dr. Mitchell Salerno, Superintendent, The Master's Academy - This session explores the skills, dispositions, practices, and characteristics of an innovative leader. We discuss vision formation and development, vision implementation, creating an innovative culture, and overcoming the challenges of innovation. As an outcome, listeners will understand the innovation process and intentionally develop a plan for a personal or institutional innovation.

How Christian schools should be thinking about leading the next generation. By Jim McKenzie, Principal.

How Christian schools should be thinking about tuition, financial aid, development, and sustainability for the future. By Jim McKenzie, Principal.

How Christian schools can improve retention and increase enrollment by sharing the right messages in the right way. By Jim McKenzie, Principal.

How Christian schools can be intentional and strategic in assessing spiritual climate, faith formation, and biblical thinking. By Jim McKenzie, Principal

How Christian schools should be thinking about vision, mission, values, and planning. By Jim McKenzie, Principal