KSi Main Track

The Main Track of KSi is Building a Kingdom School presented by Larry Taylor, Head of School at Prestonwood Christian Academy in Plano, TX and Dr. Glen Schultz, author of Kingdom Education; God’s Plan for Educating Future Generations.

Over the 3 day conference in the main track of KSi you will learn how to drive the philosophy of Kingdom Education into all of key influences of your school culture. By using Kingdom Education as the filter for every aspect of your school, you will begin to see the Kingdom focus in the tone of your hallways, the spirit of your faculty and the hearts of your students.

Developing a Kingdom Staff

Presented by Dana Epperson, PCA Assistant Head of School, Academics

"...for the equipping of the saints for the work of service to the building up of the body of Christ..."

Ephesians 4:12

 

As servant leaders our role is to encourage and maintain a Kingdom-Minded Staff in order to further encourage a Colossians 2:23 culture [doing our work as unto the Lord and not for men] for God's glory.  This track will deal specifically with the fundamentals of a Kingdom Educator while providing practical tips for procuring and growing staff members that reflect your school's mission and vision.  Time will be dedicated to professional development programming which includes staff training and logistics, conducting evalutations of all staff members in order to provide constructive feedback, developing leaders and more.

 

BIO:

Dana Epperson has been involved in education for twenty eight years.  She is a graduate of Baylor University with a degree in elementary education and bilingual education. Dana received her master’s degree in education from Texas Woman’s University as well as her certifications in Gifted Education. Library Media Specialist and Educational Leadership. She has worked in a variety of educational roles in both public and private school settings.  Among them are serving as a classroom teacher, academic coach, facilitator to gifted and talented children, educational consultant serving around the state of Texas, and an administrator. Dana has served at Prestonwood Christian Academy for the last eight years as the Lower School assistant principal, Lower School principal, Director of the staff training institute and as the Assistant Head of School--Academics.  She and her husband Scott live in Plano and have three children ages 25, 19, and 8.

Curriculum Track

Presented by Gwen Hobbs, Director of Curriculum at Prestonwood Christian Academy in Plano, TX.

In the curriculum track you learn how to apply Kingdom Education principles to engage your faculty in intentional, planned, on-going curriculum development that is tailored to your school’s mission statement and core values. The importance of creative scheduling, subject matter graduate profiles and core values and the process for leading school-wide vertical teams are each covered so that your school is able to produce the following deliverables:

Current & Prospective Parents:

• Grade level Overview Charts
• Course Descriptions
• List of Resources

Administration/Faculty:

• Grade Level/Subject Overview Charts
• Scope & Sequence Charts
• Course Objectives
• List of School-wide Resources

BIO:

Gwen Hobbs has been involved in Christian education for twenty years.  Gwen is a graduate of Southern Methodist University with a degree in elementary education. She received her master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from North Texas University. She taught for 13 years in the elementary divisions of two different Christian schools. She has been the Director of Curriculum and Instruction at Prestonwood Christian Academy for the last eight years.  Gwen and her husband Barry live in Dallas and have four grown children.

Athletic Track

Presented by Chris Cunningham, Athletic Director and Head Football Coach at Prestonwood Christian Academy in Plano, TX.

At KSI you will gain the knowledge and skills to integrate the philosophy of Kingdom Education to the athletic program at your school. Simply put…

Kingdom Athletics…
Sportsmanship is an expectation…
So let the players play,
let the coaches coach,
let the officials officiate,
and may the actions of everyone
be honoring to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Alumni Track

Presented by Larry Taylor and Dr. Glen Schultz.

KSi alumni will have the opportunity to participate in interactive, engaging round table discussions on the process of building a Kingdom School. You will be able to share best practices and strategies with other schools who are in the process of implementing Kingdom Education principles.

Becoming a Kingdom Teacher

Presented by Deni Corbett

With 30 years experience in the public and Christian education realms, Deni brings expertise and experience mixed with a strong Biblical worldview. Deni is Senior Director and Consultant for ETC (Engaging the Culture) Ministries as well as Program Director for the Southern Baptist Association of Christian Schools (SBACS).

• Who should attend?

Those KSi attendees who are new to the teaching profession and/or more experienced educators who want to become more productive and confident in their classroom.

• Why become a Kingdom Teacher?

Because as teachers who are Christians, everything we do should be done "as unto the Lord."

At KSi, we believe there are FIVE CORE VALUES that every Kingdom Teacher must master:

A Kingdom Teacher:

1. leads a God-honoring personal life
2. grows as a professional
3. develops strong student relationships
4. masters teh Art of Teaching: classroom instruction
5. honors parent relationships

• What will be covered?

Along with making a case for the five core values of a Kingdom Teacher, attendees will be given specific tools that will support them in developing these core values! Time will also be given for personal reflection and goal setting.

It is our desire that everyone who completes this track would leave inspired and empowered: inspired to create rich K-12 learning environments where students will thrive and empowered to become all that God has created them to be as teachers in their classrooms.

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future."

Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

Worldview/Scholar Track

Presented by Dan Panetti, Esq.

In the book of Jeremiah, God asks the prophet what he sees.  When Jeremiah answers correctly twice, God commissions him for service.  God wanted to hear that Jeremiah, like the sons of Issachar, understood the times and had the depth and wisdom to speak for the Lord.  Are our Christian schools today producing thoughtful, intelligent, and wise Christian leaders for the next generation or are students today cultural consumers, adrift in Huxley’s Brave New World without the anchor of God’s Word to withstand the storm?  How can we equip our students to think critically and Christianly about the world around them?  This module will address this issue and give insight into some practical examples on how schools can equip the next generation of students so they will not be put to shame when they face their enemies in the gate (Psalm 127:5).

BIO:

Dan Panetti serves as the Worldview Director for Prestonwood Christian Academy.  He is a graduate of Indiana University and The University of Texas School of Law.  Before coming to PCA in 2005, Dan served as the VP of Legal and Public Policy for the National Coalition for the Protection of Children and Families working with national, state and local leaders on issues such as the regulation of Sexually Oriented Business, filtering Internet access in public libraries and schools, and addressing efforts to legalize same-sex marriage.  Dan has hosted his own radio talk show as well as appeared on numerous media outlets from ABC Nightly News to FOX News.  Dan and his wife have four children and have been members of Prestonwood Baptist Church for fourteen years where Dan teaches a young married Bible fellowship class and serves as a deacon.

 

Admissions Track

Presented by Sharron Shaw, Admissions Director at Prestonwood Christian Academy.

The mission of the Admission Department is to present Kingdom Education philosophy to prospective parents, to assist them through the application process, and to model Christ-like character as we work with new families, existing families and the faculty and staff of the school. 
This module will examine five key areas of admissions in light of Deuteronomy 1:17, “Do not show partiality in judging; hear both great and small” and Proverbs 3:27, “Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due when it is in your power to do it.” 
Come and examine with us these topics:

• Prospective Parents and Students
• Current Families
• Operations
• Marketing
• Admission Processes