Christian Educator Conference

October 11, 2024, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

(Oregon statewide in-service day)

Corban University’s School of Education is excited to welcome educators from Christian schools to our 2nd annual Christian Educator Conference, a one-day event designed to encourage, empower, and equip!

On this statewide in-service day, we’ll spend the day learning together in keynote and breakout sessions, connecting with other teachers in similar content areas and grade levels, collaborating in small groups, and encouraging each other as educators and Christians.

Registration is now closed.

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Dave Mulder

Dr. Dave Mulder currently serves as Professor and Department Chair in Education at Dordt University, where he teaches courses in educational technology, STEM education, and educational foundations. He previously served as a middle school math, science, and computer science teacher in Christian schools in California and Iowa, and was Technology Director of a PreK-8 Christian school. He earned his doctoral degree in Educational Technology from Boise State University, and continues to conduct research in digital citizenship, social presence in online learning, and technology integration in PreK-20 educational settings. He cohosts the Hallway Conversations podcast, and provides professional development experiences for educators in schools across North America.

Dr. Dave is a learner and a thinker, and has a wide range of interests both within and outside of education. He is a voracious reader, an avid cyclist, a mediocre guitarist, an amateur geographer, and a self-described sci-fi geek.

What to Expect

The Corban Christian Educator Conference will be a time of connection, collaboration, and learning about the craft of teaching. Participants will have a variety of opportunities throughout the day, including times of networking, discussion, learning, sharing, and worship.

Conference Schedule

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8:00 a.m.	Doors Open & Continental Breakfast Provided by Corban School of Education
8:30 a.m.	Welcome
8:40 a.m.	Introduction and Worship Led by Corban University students
9:00 a.m.	Keynote Address: We GET to Do This! Dr. Dave Mulder, Dordt University
9:40 a.m.	Preview of Morning Dr. Aaron Imig, Dean, Corban School of Education
9:45 a.m.	Break and Disperse
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.	Breakout Session 1 (see options below)
11:15 a.m. -12:15 p.m.	Breakout Session 2 (see options below)
12:15 p.m.	Lunch & Fellowship Provided by Oregon Christian Education Coalition & Corban School of Education
1:10 p.m.	Preview of Afternoon Dr. Aaron Imig, Dean, Corban School of Education
1:30 p.m.	Content-Specific Sessions
2:40 p.m.	Final Thoughts and Gathering

Breakout Session 1 (10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.)

Session Title	Presenter	Room
Tiny Teaching Tweaks with an Immediate Impact	Dr. Dave Mulder	Psalm Center
The Why, What, & How of Music in Our Schools (Part 1)	Mary Lou Boderman	PA 200
Reaching & Teaching the Whole Child	Prof. Rebecca Alburn	PV 101
High Leverage Strategies for Working with Students with ADHD	Kathleen Johnson	PV 102
Grading: How Do Your Assessments Measure Up	Dr. Aaron Imig	PV 103
Building for the Future (Preschool Focus)	Dr. Jen Kleiber	PV 107
An Overview of the Core Practices of Teaching for Transformation	Janelle Detweiler	PV 108
Teaching Content through Reading & Writing	Prof. Angela Sotelo	PV 109
Student Support for Student Success	Brenda Buhrkuhl	Emitte Center
Mental Health: Caring for Your Students & Yourself	Dr. Lori Schelske	AC 4424

Breakout Session 2 (11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.)

Session Title	Presenter	Room
A Christian Imagination for A.I. & Education	Dr. Dave Mulder	Psalm Center
The Why, What, & How of Music in Our Schools (Part 2)	Mary Lou Boderman	PA 200
Branding Your School	Dan Petersen	PV 101
High Leverage Strategies for Working with Students with ADHD	Kathleen Johnson	PV 102
Weathering the Challenges of the Classroom as a New Teacher	Prof. Rebecca Alburn	PV 103
Play with a Purpose (Preschool Focus)	Dr. Jen Kleiber	PV 107
An Overview of the Core Practices of Teaching for Transformation	Janelle Detweiler	PV 108
First Draft Does Not Equal Best Draft	Prof. Angela Sotelo	PV 109
Dyslexia: The Not-So-Hidden Disability in Your Classroom	Brenda Buhrkuhl	Emitte Center
Engaging Worldview, Engaging Neighbors: How Observing Culture Can Make Space for Dialogue	Dr. Allen Jones	AC 3327
Grading: How Do Your Assessments Measure Up?	Dr. Aaron Imig	AC 4420
Mental Health: Caring for Your Students & Yourself	Dr. Lori Schelske	AC 4424
The Christian Coach	Bill Pilgeram	Riady Board Room