Often if you stop and really listen, you can hear more than you might first guess. Listening to students, parents, and co-teachers is important and must be done with wisdom.

Are there some techniques that perhaps are smart and some that are not so smart? How can we focus on teaching actual material instead of always dealing with discipline dilemmas that darken the mood of the classroom?

What are the texts at the heart of the Biblical message and Christian worldview? How do we weave them into our classrooms?

What tools do we have for dealing with relationships in crisis? This talk considers working relationships and the practical side of nurturing relationships.

Perhaps you can light a fire in your students, but fire needs fuel. How can we motivate students to use the tools they have? They need to keep learning, keep growing, and keep showing others the love of Christ.

Once we have learned the basics, let’s move on to the warmups, enjoyable things to do with music, and song ideas that will keep the smiles on our faces. Ultimately, we want our students to love singing.

What is the value of parent-teacher meetings? Parents and teachers are on the same team; it's important that they communicate regularly.

Effective discipline starts with a disciplined teacher. What are some tools that can be used to effectively promote and preserve order in our lower elementary classrooms?

What resources does a first-year teacher take into the classroom? A lot, actually. This session challenges novice teachers to identify and use the skills, wisdom, inspiration, and ideas they gathered from life experience.

How do you present content in a way that appeals to your students, that "sells" them on truth? Three steps: bait, bite, and catch.

What are the texts at the heart of the Biblical message and Christian worldview? How do we weave them into our classrooms?

A class on the history of the English language and teaching English grammar. Focuses primarily on upper grade English.

The home is a powerful platform for ministry, the ultimate place to nurture a love for God in children.

Why is writing so important? How can I get my students to enjoy it?

What are the distinct qualities of a servant heart? What specialties enable you to serve the world and people around you?

Music is something most of us enjoy. Certain skills can be a blessing to help us learn new songs, understand old songs, and perhaps even create our own songs.

Am I prepared to teach school? Where do I start? What is most important? This class will give you techniques and strategies to keep your head above water in your first year of teaching.

What do we teach when we teach science: a body of knowledge about the physical world or a process for gaining that knowledge? Good science teaching embeds content knowledge in process.

Once we have learned the basics, let’s move on to the warmups, enjoyable things to do with music, and song ideas that will keep the smiles on our faces. Ultimately, we want our students to love singing.

How do I identify a student who may learn differently? What are some things to look for to help me deal with special situations calmly instead of getting frustrated when a student does not meet my expectations?