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Welcome to the 2025-2026 SBSUM Parent Kick-Off Information
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Saturday, August 16
 

8:00am CDT

General Session
Saturday August 16, 2025 8:00am - 10:25am CDT
Worship Center
At the general session you will hear instructions and encouragement from SBSUM leadership about: Annual theme, Annual Bible Study, Covenant Discipline, Carline Procedures, School events, Athletic Development, Program Development, Parent partnership, and more!
Speakers
avatar for John Card

John Card

Interim Head of School - Woodway
John Card is the Campus Pastor at Second Baptist Church (Woodway Campus) and is serving as the Interim Head of School for Second Baptist School.  John and his wife, Naomi, have three beautiful children, Kylie, Madison, and Jackson, who all attend Second Baptist School (Woodway... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Beau Dollins

Dr. Beau Dollins

Director of University-Model Operations, Second Baptist School University Model
Beau Dollins is currently serving as the Director of University-Model Operations at Second Baptist School University-Model in Houston, which is a five-site Classical, UM School that will have over 1150 students this fall. He co-founded the school that eventually became SBSUM with... Read More →
avatar for Pamela Dollins

Pamela Dollins

Head of University-Model, Second Baptist School University Model
Pam and her husband, Beau, founded a classical christian university-model school in Houston, Texas in 2012. They now serve five campuses with Second Baptist Church and spend most of their time working together to train families and faculty in this unique model of education. Pam is... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 8:00am - 10:25am CDT
Worship Center

10:35am CDT

A Fine Foundation: 3rd and 4th grade introduction
Saturday August 16, 2025 10:35am - 11:25am CDT
L330
This session will cover the overarching the goals of the later Grammar years (3rd and 4th grade). Parents will review the Progression book targets for 3rd and 4th grade which encompasses the main learning objectives for this stage. The ancient progymnasmata is introduced in 4th grade as students discover the joy of learning to understand, revise and create effective Fables following the great writers before their time.
Speakers
avatar for Stephanie Dace

Stephanie Dace

Campus Coordinator-Cypress Campus, Second Baptist School University-Model
Mrs. Dace has taught 3rd grade for 19 years. She has worked in coordinating roles with student teachers, provided professional development for teachers in her district, and served her first year at SBSUM Cypress in 2023-2024. Mrs. Dace has served as the Director of Awanas, Director... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 10:35am - 11:25am CDT
L330
  1st-4th Grade

10:35am CDT

Building the Glossary for Greatness: 1st and 2nd grade introduction
Saturday August 16, 2025 10:35am - 11:25am CDT
Worship Center
Every truth that is memorized to song or chant in Grammar school sticks for life. SBSUM has carefully crafted our Progression Book to help parents and classroom teachers to focus on the main components of the developmental stage. Come and Learn about the value of startin 1st and 2nd grade right as your child enters the Classical Trivium.
Speakers
avatar for Sara Paradoski

Sara Paradoski

Faculty
After earning a degree in Elementary Education, Sara worked in education for many years, both public and classical. She has taught several different grades, including 1st, 2nd 3rd and 5th. Through the professional development on campus and at home, Sara has completed the requirements... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 10:35am - 11:25am CDT
Worship Center
  1st-4th Grade

10:35am CDT

Annotation - Training Your Teenager on How to Read a Book
Saturday August 16, 2025 10:35am - 11:25am CDT
L331
To read a book well, one must attend with a pen. As we study the great ideas and themes of history, students should be writing in their books, marking, and commenting along the way.
Saturday August 16, 2025 10:35am - 11:25am CDT
L331
  5th-12th Grade

10:35am CDT

All About 5th Grade
Saturday August 16, 2025 10:35am - 11:25am CDT
L332
It's finally time to wear a blazere and come on the third day! 5th graders are enthusiastic SBSUM students and eager to thrive in Logic school. SBSUM has many tools to help you at home as they learm to take more ownership of their faith, their person, and thier education. Come and learn how to navigage 5th grade curriculum and weekly communications.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Audrey Fontanot

Dr. Audrey Fontanot

Faculty, Second Baptist School University-Model
Dr. Fontanot began her academic journey with a bachelor's degree in French and an MBA from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, later earning a Doctorate in Business from Grenoble École de Management in France. After two decades in the medical equipment and oil and gas industries... Read More →
avatar for Lacey Thompson

Lacey Thompson

Faculty, Second Baptist School University Model
Mrs. Thompson began her teaching career nearly two decades ago teaching post-graduate and baccalaureate students while also homeschooling her own children. Mrs. Thompson was thrilled to begin serving the Cypress campus where her children attend by teaching Rhetoric and Logic courses... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 10:35am - 11:25am CDT
L332
  5th-8th Grade

10:35am CDT

All About 6th Grade
Saturday August 16, 2025 10:35am - 11:25am CDT
L321
6th grade at SBSUM has tremendous support for the home as parents continue to transition into a new role in their education as they establish strong habits and routines. Come and learn how to navigate the 6th grade documents and curriculum well in preparation to equip your child for success.
Speakers
ZP

Zarah Parker

Upper School Academic Coordinator - Memorial, Second Baptist School University-Model
Zarah Parker has taught multiple humanities courses for three years at SBSUM. She has also taken on the role of Academic Coordinator for Upper School at the Memorial campus. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Fine Arts. Zarah is a published poet and an avid reader of any... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 10:35am - 11:25am CDT
L321
  5th-8th Grade

10:35am CDT

Independence Emerges: 7th and 8th grade introduction
Saturday August 16, 2025 10:35am - 11:25am CDT
High School Room (SE Lobby)
7th and 8th grades are pivotal! Students begin to transition to differing specialized teachers for each and every course. Independence is gained as they learn to navigate their assignments and activities with more executive function. Parents are vital to this time in helping to shape the students' worldview and guide/inform their at-home work habits. Come learn some tips and stategies to setting your student up for success.
Speakers
avatar for Steve Marshall

Steve Marshall

Dean of Upper School - Memorial Campus, Second Baptist School University-Model
Dean Marshall has been called into the education arena displaying a sincere passion for the Lord, for teaching, and for families. He has a genuine and proven love and appreciation for the classical Christian pedagogy serving as a headmaster for 27 years and many years in the classroom... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 10:35am - 11:25am CDT
High School Room (SE Lobby)
  5th-8th Grade

10:35am CDT

From the Influenced to the Influencer: 9th-12th grade years
Saturday August 16, 2025 10:35am - 11:25am CDT
L327
Students in Rhetoric school learn to speak and write, no longer simply digesting the information, but expressiing themselves eloquently. In this session we will discuss how to engage at home with children in the mature teen years and how to intentionally help challenge and shape their convictions and the skills to express them.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Beau Dollins

Dr. Beau Dollins

Director of University-Model Operations, Second Baptist School University Model
Beau Dollins is currently serving as the Director of University-Model Operations at Second Baptist School University-Model in Houston, which is a five-site Classical, UM School that will have over 1150 students this fall. He co-founded the school that eventually became SBSUM with... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 10:35am - 11:25am CDT
L327
  9th-12th Grade

10:35am CDT

Navigating the Learning Management System, Lesson Plans, Calendars, and Resources
Saturday August 16, 2025 10:35am - 11:25am CDT
L324
Communication is key! This is a crash course on our Learning management system. Come and learn how to access your child's school documents, calendars and grades to set you up for a year of success so you are well trained on how to stay informed of your child's progress and all school happenings.
Speakers
avatar for Chris Walter

Chris Walter

Dean of Upper School - Cypress Campus, Second Baptist School University-Model
Christian Walter worked as a public high school history teacher for over twenty years before joining SBSUM in 2022. He has also worked as an adjunct history professor as well as a CollegeBoard AP exam grader and developer. He holds a BA in History, an MA in Teaching, an MA in School... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 10:35am - 11:25am CDT
L324
  All

10:35am CDT

The Parent Partnership: We do this Together
Saturday August 16, 2025 10:35am - 11:25am CDT
Williams House (North Side across parking lot)
Parent volunteers are a critical component to people infrastructure of our school community. We have completey re-vamped our volunteer program to help engage our parents in the areas where God has equipped each inidividually to best enhance the school. Come and learn about our volunteer structure and where your familiy fits in.
Speakers
avatar for Stuart Dace

Stuart Dace

Dean of Campus - Cypress, Second Baptist School University Model
Mr. Dace is entering his 11th year in Christian education, and 2nd year at SBSUM as Dean of Cypress Campus. He has previously served as a teacher, bi-vocational pastor, and a Head of School. He holds a Master of Divinity from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Master of... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 10:35am - 11:25am CDT
Williams House (North Side across parking lot)
  All

10:35am CDT

Conceptual Math Levels A/B/C/D
Saturday August 16, 2025 10:35am - 11:25am CDT
L 243 Jump Theater - 2nd floor L Building
Our Right Start math program emphasizes understadnign math concepts prior to memorizing math facts. This Asian approach to teaching math in the early years serves students well for years to come as they learn to think of math as a language that can be expressed with practice. The daily enagement in math games helps students to master these concepts in a developmentally appropraite format. Come and learn to teach math through play rather than with merely worksheets and flashcards.
Speakers
avatar for Alisa Bennett

Alisa Bennett

Lower School Academic Coordinator - Memorial
Alisa has served in the church volunteering in Sunday School and VBS throughout her life. She continued her love of teaching children in Dallas area public schools until she had her own children. In her search to find a good education for their own children, the Lord brought her family... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 10:35am - 11:25am CDT
L 243 Jump Theater - 2nd floor L Building
  Pre-4th Grade

10:35am CDT

Setting the Precedent: PreK and Kinder introduction: PreGrammar Years
Saturday August 16, 2025 10:35am - 11:25am CDT
J-High Room (SE Lobby)
The PreGrammar (PreK and Kindergarten) years are formative. Children at these ages are amazed and wonder at God's creation daily. Come and discuss the important considerations for spiritual, physical, emotional, and social formation at this age.
Speakers
avatar for Pamela Dollins

Pamela Dollins

Head of University-Model, Second Baptist School University Model
Pam and her husband, Beau, founded a classical christian university-model school in Houston, Texas in 2012. They now serve five campuses with Second Baptist Church and spend most of their time working together to train families and faculty in this unique model of education. Pam is... Read More →
avatar for Chassidy Parce

Chassidy Parce

Pre-Grammar Academic Coordinator
Chassidy has been teaching Kindergarten for 10 years and has served in education for 15 years. She has completed her Provisional Certification in classical education with SBSUM. Additionally, she a certified teacher in the state of Texas ECP-6. Chassidy and her husband, Freddie and... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 10:35am - 11:25am CDT
J-High Room (SE Lobby)
  PreK-Kindergarten

12:30pm CDT

All About 3rd Grade
Saturday August 16, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
L327
This session is a thorough review of third grade curriculum and how to navigate your lesson plan and materials at home. Parents are encouraged to attend even if they have taught a child enrolled at SBSUM in this grade level in the past, as currciculum is enhanced and revised every year.
Speakers
avatar for Rebecca Stringfellow

Rebecca Stringfellow

Faculty
Becky has taught multiple subjects in a variety of grade levels in both public and private school settings. Last year was her first year at SBUSM and she taught 3rd grade. Her experience, education, testimony and passion have helped shaped her into the educator she is and ability... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
L327
  1st-4th Grade

12:30pm CDT

All About 4th Grade
Saturday August 16, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
L330
This session is a thorough review of fourth grade curriculum and how to navigate your lesson plan and materials at home. Parents are encouraged to attend even if they have taught a child enrolled at SBSUM in this grade level in the past, as currciculum is enhanced and revised every year.
Speakers
avatar for Ligia Castro

Ligia Castro

Dean of Lower School - Memorial
Ligia has more than seven years of teaching experience; she has taught Spanish for lower school grades, 1st grade, and 3rd grade. She is part of our academic team contributing in curriculum development for our lower school grades. Ligia also teaches in our upper school; she has taught... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
L330
  1st-4th Grade

12:30pm CDT

Breaking Down the Rules of Spelling
Saturday August 16, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
L 243 Jump Theater - 2nd floor L Building
This session presents an in-depth overview of our philosophy as well as explicit training instruction for spelling at SBSUM. Rather than memorizing a finite list of sight words, students are taught foundational phonetics and spelling rules that will equip them to independently decipher and spell every word in the English language. Come and learn about the curriculum we use in the spelling years, and how to instruct your student in our materials at home.
Speakers
avatar for Alisa Bennett

Alisa Bennett

Lower School Academic Coordinator - Memorial
Alisa has served in the church volunteering in Sunday School and VBS throughout her life. She continued her love of teaching children in Dallas area public schools until she had her own children. In her search to find a good education for their own children, the Lord brought her family... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
L 243 Jump Theater - 2nd floor L Building
  1st-4th Grade

12:30pm CDT

NEW FAMILIES: First quarter with Logic & Rhetoric School
Saturday August 16, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
L332
If you are new to 5th-12th grade this session is for you! Come learn how to best assist and supervise your child onthe satellite days as well as what to expect in terms of materials, communication, grading, and more! This is an orientation for new families with children entering the LOgic and Rhetoric phases of our program.
Speakers
avatar for Blaine Spencer

Blaine Spencer

L&R Instructor, Second Baptist School University-Model
Blaine Spencer has been part of Second since 2021. Blaine is an experienced Christian educator who has been serving in Christian schools since 2017. Blaine has a Master’s of Arts in Educational Leadership from Oklahoma Wesleyan University and a Bachelor’s of Arts from the University... Read More →
avatar for Chris Walter

Chris Walter

Dean of Upper School - Cypress Campus, Second Baptist School University-Model
Christian Walter worked as a public high school history teacher for over twenty years before joining SBSUM in 2022. He has also worked as an adjunct history professor as well as a CollegeBoard AP exam grader and developer. He holds a BA in History, an MA in Teaching, an MA in School... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
L332
  5th-12th Grade

12:30pm CDT

Writing Beyond the English Class
Saturday August 16, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
Williams House (North Side across parking lot)
Understand the scope and goals of writing at UM, including writing in different subject areas an for different purposes. Review how progymnasmata is used to train students in various writing elements and the scope of our L&R writing manual.
Speakers
ZP

Zarah Parker

Upper School Academic Coordinator - Memorial, Second Baptist School University-Model
Zarah Parker has taught multiple humanities courses for three years at SBSUM. She has also taken on the role of Academic Coordinator for Upper School at the Memorial campus. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Fine Arts. Zarah is a published poet and an avid reader of any... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
Williams House (North Side across parking lot)
  5th-12th Grade

12:30pm CDT

All About 5th, 6th and 7th at West Campus
Saturday August 16, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
L331
This session is for WEST campus Logic school students specifically. Come and learn how engage with the SBSUM team for all Logic grade levels. We will review documents, curriculum, the parent roles amd what to expect as your child continues their jouney in classical christian education.
Speakers
avatar for Erin Bishop

Erin Bishop

Dean of Academics, Second Baptist School University-Model
avatar for Dr. Daniel Blair

Dr. Daniel Blair

Dean of Campus - West
Daniel comes to us with experience teaching Christian education in both the traditional and classical models. After spending the last two years as the seventh-grade Bible teacher at the Wood Way Campus, Daniel is transitioning into the role of Dean at the West Campus. He holds a Bachelor... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
L331
  5th-8th Grade

12:30pm CDT

From Thesis to Tomorrow: Senior Thesis introduction
Saturday August 16, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
L321
Senior Thesis is the final capstone and the manifestation of our portrait of a graduate. This year long project is daunting at first on the front end but results in being a lasting and pivotal moment for each of our SBSUM seniors. Come and learn what to expect and how to support them in this final leg of the journey. In addition, we will cover all of the special features and traditions of senior year and all of the particulars leading up to graduation to help prepare you and your student for this amazing year.
Speakers
avatar for Steve Marshall

Steve Marshall

Dean of Upper School - Memorial Campus, Second Baptist School University-Model
Dean Marshall has been called into the education arena displaying a sincere passion for the Lord, for teaching, and for families. He has a genuine and proven love and appreciation for the classical Christian pedagogy serving as a headmaster for 27 years and many years in the classroom... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
L321
  9th-12th Grade

12:30pm CDT

Which glasses are you wearing? Every Class is a Bible Class at SBSUM
Saturday August 16, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
L324
Worldview is trained in a series of courses at SBSUM and also within each and every course in 5th-12th grade. In this session we will cover the basic worldviews and their presuppositions. Secular humanism, Islam, Marxism, New Age, Christianity. and Post-Modernism and how they apply to theology, law, government, history, philosophy and social construct will be reviewed and discussd.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Beau Dollins

Dr. Beau Dollins

Director of University-Model Operations, Second Baptist School University Model
Beau Dollins is currently serving as the Director of University-Model Operations at Second Baptist School University-Model in Houston, which is a five-site Classical, UM School that will have over 1150 students this fall. He co-founded the school that eventually became SBSUM with... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
L324
  All

12:30pm CDT

Because I Said So: Behavior Management for the Satellite Day and Beyond
Saturday August 16, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
Worship Center
Behavior management starts in the home and it starts on Day 1 of satellite days. In this session we will discuss biblical discipline which is a gospel centric approach to child training. Come and learn strategies for motivting, rewarding, correcting, and discipling your child at home.
Speakers
avatar for Pamela Dollins

Pamela Dollins

Head of University-Model, Second Baptist School University Model
Pam and her husband, Beau, founded a classical christian university-model school in Houston, Texas in 2012. They now serve five campuses with Second Baptist Church and spend most of their time working together to train families and faculty in this unique model of education. Pam is... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
Worship Center
  Pre-4th Grade

12:30pm CDT

Recitation and Rhythm on the Road: Music and Memorization for the Satellite Day
Saturday August 16, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
High School Room (SE Lobby)
On campus we practice our songs, poetry, chants, and timeline pegs all thtoughout the day as we transition between classrooms and break periods. Come and learn how you can also incorporate this into your home life as well. Listening and singing on-the-go is a wonderful way to keep God's truth in our hearts and minds throughout the week. Come and learn the best tips and strategies for the home.
Speakers
SC

Stephanie Cook

Faculty, Second Baptist School
Stephanie Cook has taught music and theatre for 15 years, 10 of those at SBSUM. She is passionate about teaching students to use their God-given instrument and talents to worship Him with excellence. She holds Bachelor of Music Education in Choral Music. Stephanie loves cheering on... Read More →
avatar for Hannah Lu

Hannah Lu

Faculty
Hannah Lu loves teaching students to "Sing and make music from our heart to the Lord.” (Eph. 5:19) She loves teaching music in the classroom and preparing students for concerts, stage productions, and contests at the Memorial Campus, Tallowood Baptist's children's choir, and in... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
High School Room (SE Lobby)
  Pre-4th Grade

12:30pm CDT

Satellite Days with Only Child and First Borns
Saturday August 16, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
J-High Room (SE Lobby)
Everything is new with a first born! it can also be rich and thorough approach to a satellite day which will udergo many flexible transitions in later years as subsequent children are added to the family. Likewise, families with an only child have unique opportunities in a University-Model of which to take advantage, and also some pitfalls.
Speakers
avatar for Kevin Puckett

Kevin Puckett

Dean of Campus - North
Kevin is beginning his his tenth year in Private Christian School administration and his 4th year as Dean of North Campus at SBSUM. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies from Moody Bible Institute, and a Master of Arts in Biblical Theological Studies from Western Seminary... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
J-High Room (SE Lobby)
  Pre-4th Grade

1:25pm CDT

All About 1st Grade 
Saturday August 16, 2025 1:25pm - 2:15pm CDT
L330
This session is a thorough review of first grade curriculum and how to navigate your lesson plan and materials at home. Parents are encouraged to attend even if they have taught a child enrolled at SBSUM in this grade level in the past, as currciculum is enhanced and revised every year.
Speakers
avatar for Alisa Bennett

Alisa Bennett

Lower School Academic Coordinator - Memorial
Alisa has served in the church volunteering in Sunday School and VBS throughout her life. She continued her love of teaching children in Dallas area public schools until she had her own children. In her search to find a good education for their own children, the Lord brought her family... Read More →
avatar for Candace Bourgeois

Candace Bourgeois

Faculty
This school year will be Candace’s 10th year in education. She currently serves as a Grammar teacher at the North campus. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. Candace is a Grammar teacher at the North campus. She has been married to her husband Jeremy for 10 years. They... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 1:25pm - 2:15pm CDT
L330
  1st-4th Grade

1:25pm CDT

All About 2nd Grade
Saturday August 16, 2025 1:25pm - 2:15pm CDT
L 243 Jump Theater - 2nd floor L Building
This session is a thorough review of second grade curriculum and how to navigate your lesson plan and materials at home. Parents are encouraged to attend even if they have taught a child enrolled at SBSUM in this grade level in the past, as currciculum is enhanced and revised every year.
Speakers
avatar for Sara Paradoski

Sara Paradoski

Faculty
After earning a degree in Elementary Education, Sara worked in education for many years, both public and classical. She has taught several different grades, including 1st, 2nd 3rd and 5th. Through the professional development on campus and at home, Sara has completed the requirements... Read More →
avatar for Megan Stivers

Megan Stivers

Lower School Academic Coordinator - North Campus
Megan Stivers holds a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies and a master's degree in educational leadership. Her academic background strongly supports her dedication to academic excellence and leadership in the lower school. Megan has been married to Chase Stivers for ten... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 1:25pm - 2:15pm CDT
L 243 Jump Theater - 2nd floor L Building
  1st-4th Grade

1:25pm CDT

Self-Discipline Through Discipleship: Executive Function Skills In the Formative Years
Saturday August 16, 2025 1:25pm - 2:15pm CDT
Williams House (North Side across parking lot)
Executive Fucntion training is key in the adolescent years to build strong healthy habits realted to emotional control, organiation, pllaning, task initiation, time management, problem solving, flexibility, and impulse control. Learn how you can help your child in each of these areas on their satellite days to help prepare them for life ahead.
Speakers
avatar for Pamela Dollins

Pamela Dollins

Head of University-Model, Second Baptist School University Model
Pam and her husband, Beau, founded a classical christian university-model school in Houston, Texas in 2012. They now serve five campuses with Second Baptist Church and spend most of their time working together to train families and faculty in this unique model of education. Pam is... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 1:25pm - 2:15pm CDT
Williams House (North Side across parking lot)
  5th-8th Grade

1:25pm CDT

Enrolled in Dual Enrollment? Benefits and responsibilities for families. Required orientation with HCU leadership.
Saturday August 16, 2025 1:25pm - 2:15pm CDT
L321
This is a required session for all students enrolled in a dual credit course at SBSUM. If you have met with your campus level academic coordinator and are certain a dual credit course is on your child's diploma plan for this year come to this session to speak with our Houston Christian University representative as she guides through the particulars.
Speakers
avatar for Erin Bishop

Erin Bishop

Dean of Academics, Second Baptist School University-Model
DJ

Dr. Julianna Leachman

Houston Christian University
Julianna Leachman is an Assistant Professor of Literature, member of the Honors College, and the Director of The Academy at Houston Christian University. She serves as the liaison between HCU and partner schools like SBSUM for dual-enrollment courses. She holds a Ph.D. in Comparative... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 1:25pm - 2:15pm CDT
L321
  9th-12th Grade

1:25pm CDT

It Starts with Mom and Dad: a Plan for Parents Gathering Together in the Word
Saturday August 16, 2025 1:25pm - 2:15pm CDT
L331
Parents are the secret to effective Christian education. When they are rooted and grounded in God's Word and they are the greatest living curriculum influencing their children. We are intentional about giving mom and dad tools to connect with one another in the Word and about many challenging parent issues. in this session we will discuss the overview of resources SBSUM offers to parents to equip them in their God-ordained caling.
Speakers
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David Culpepper

Dean of Campus - 1463, Second Baptist School University Model
I have served as Head of Christian Schools for 39 years. This is my second year in an University Model Christian Classical School.
Saturday August 16, 2025 1:25pm - 2:15pm CDT
L331
  All

1:25pm CDT

Portrait of a Classical Home
Saturday August 16, 2025 1:25pm - 2:15pm CDT
L327
The valuation of truth, beauty, and goodness in all things is trained first at home and there are many strategies parents can use to incorporate this viewpoint into every day life. Additionally, changing our expectations of of children as they transition through the Trivium phases of Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric can impact our parenting efforts as they grow and mature. Come and learn how to bring classical education into all things as we raise our chidren in the admonition of the Lord.
Speakers
avatar for Steve Marshall

Steve Marshall

Dean of Upper School - Memorial Campus, Second Baptist School University-Model
Dean Marshall has been called into the education arena displaying a sincere passion for the Lord, for teaching, and for families. He has a genuine and proven love and appreciation for the classical Christian pedagogy serving as a headmaster for 27 years and many years in the classroom... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 1:25pm - 2:15pm CDT
L327
  All

1:25pm CDT

Teaching Wisdom and Godly Habits for Technology Use in the Home
Saturday August 16, 2025 1:25pm - 2:15pm CDT
High School Room (SE Lobby)
As home is the greatest influence in a child's life, the home, not the school, is the place where wisdom and discipline around use of technology is implemented. In this session we will examine some practical strategies for building healthy habits for phones, tablets, laptops, game consoles, and entertainment.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Beau Dollins

Dr. Beau Dollins

Director of University-Model Operations, Second Baptist School University Model
Beau Dollins is currently serving as the Director of University-Model Operations at Second Baptist School University-Model in Houston, which is a five-site Classical, UM School that will have over 1150 students this fall. He co-founded the school that eventually became SBSUM with... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 1:25pm - 2:15pm CDT
High School Room (SE Lobby)
  All

1:25pm CDT

Maximize your satellite day: guide for teaching multiple children in Pk-4th grade
Saturday August 16, 2025 1:25pm - 2:15pm CDT
Worship Center
Juggling between multiple children, grade levels, and lesson plans? Let those that have been there and done that give you some tips to bring some sanity and strength to your satellite day as you learn to take advantage of the multiple students in your care and the beaitiful ways God has designed the home to fit together as one learning unit.
Speakers
SC

Stephanie Cook

Faculty, Second Baptist School
Stephanie Cook has taught music and theatre for 15 years, 10 of those at SBSUM. She is passionate about teaching students to use their God-given instrument and talents to worship Him with excellence. She holds Bachelor of Music Education in Choral Music. Stephanie loves cheering on... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 1:25pm - 2:15pm CDT
Worship Center
  Pre-4th Grade

1:25pm CDT

The Gift of Reading
Saturday August 16, 2025 1:25pm - 2:15pm CDT
L332
The comprehensive session is a beautiful overview of the robust reading program at SBSUM. Parents will learn how to teach reading to students of all early reading levels while examining the goals and intentions of the learning process. Learn-to-Read transitions seamlessly to Read-to-Learn as parents create a home environment that lends to a love of reading quality literature with skill for the purpose of develeoping wisdom.
Speakers
avatar for Lana Kates

Lana Kates

Lower School Academic Coordinator - Cypress Campus, Second Baptist School University-Model
For the last 15 years, Lana has had the opportunity to work with families in education, children's ministry and women's ministry. In recent years, she has taught Third Grade at SBSUM and obtained her provisional classical teaching certificate. She is currently the Lower School Academic... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 1:25pm - 2:15pm CDT
L332
  Pre-4th Grade

1:25pm CDT

PG Habits & Routines
Saturday August 16, 2025 1:25pm - 2:15pm CDT
J-High Room (SE Lobby)
Building good habits and routines for a lifetime of learning begin at home. We are teaching and training our children to one day leave us and to be able to contribute well to their family, church, business, and community. The training of solid habits starts at the PreGrammar (Prek and Kindergarten) level. Come and learn how to teach with consistency and solid concise practice at home to complement the formal classroom setting on campus.
Speakers
avatar for Tiffnie Lotts

Tiffnie Lotts

Faculty
Pre-k teacher, wife, mother to 4 (8th, 5th, 4th, Kinder)
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Chassidy Parce

Pre-Grammar Academic Coordinator
Chassidy has been teaching Kindergarten for 10 years and has served in education for 15 years. She has completed her Provisional Certification in classical education with SBSUM. Additionally, she a certified teacher in the state of Texas ECP-6. Chassidy and her husband, Freddie and... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 1:25pm - 2:15pm CDT
J-High Room (SE Lobby)
  PreK-Kindergarten

2:30pm CDT

Derivatives to Dialogue: How to Navigate Greek and Latin in the Grammar Phase
Saturday August 16, 2025 2:30pm - 3:10pm CDT
Williams House (North Side across parking lot)
Greek is taught in 1st and 2nd grade as a foundational to the English language. Latin is introduced in 3rd and 4th grades as an additional support for helping students to understand the way the English language has been contructed, which will aid them in mastery for the years in English language arts for years to come. Come and learn how to teach Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes at home with the supporting materials in your satellite lessons.
Speakers
avatar for Lana Kates

Lana Kates

Lower School Academic Coordinator - Cypress Campus, Second Baptist School University-Model
For the last 15 years, Lana has had the opportunity to work with families in education, children's ministry and women's ministry. In recent years, she has taught Third Grade at SBSUM and obtained her provisional classical teaching certificate. She is currently the Lower School Academic... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 2:30pm - 3:10pm CDT
Williams House (North Side across parking lot)
  1st-4th Grade

2:30pm CDT

Procedural Math : The Transition from KNOWING your work to SHOWING your work
Saturday August 16, 2025 2:30pm - 3:10pm CDT
J-High Room (SE Lobby)
This session is designed to bring you in the loop as parent partners in the Saxon phase of our mathematics curriculum here at SBSUM. The transition from conceptual to procedual math is a big change for your students, but with the right guidelines, the tools they have been equipped with in Rightstart will begin to look more polished as they are tasked with demonstrating the mental math they have been performing since Pre-K in a more logical manner. Your role as a parent will begin to shift from an mathematics instructor to a format trainer, guiding them in important concepts like proper headings, boxed answers, and labelled units. These guidelines will seem trivial to your student at first, but homework legibility is piviotal in pre-algebra all the way through advanced calculus and statistics.
Speakers
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Megan Stivers

Lower School Academic Coordinator - North Campus
Megan Stivers holds a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies and a master's degree in educational leadership. Her academic background strongly supports her dedication to academic excellence and leadership in the lower school. Megan has been married to Chase Stivers for ten... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 2:30pm - 3:10pm CDT
J-High Room (SE Lobby)
  1st-4th Grade

2:30pm CDT

Co-Curriculars - a philosophy and practical adjustments for the 5th grade and beyond family stage
Saturday August 16, 2025 2:30pm - 3:10pm CDT
Worship Center
Athletics and Arts require a shift in expectations and committment in the Logic & Rhetoric level as we shape character on the field, the court, and the stage.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Stephen Ash

Dr. Stephen Ash

Dean of Fine Arts
Dr. Ash is a strong advocate for true beauty and excellence across all art forms. Against the tide at the University of Houston, he taught music philosophy from a Christian worldview in the classical tradition. His education toward being a worshipper and musician began in the womb... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 2:30pm - 3:10pm CDT
Worship Center
  5th-12th Grade

2:30pm CDT

Latin: Purpose & Practice in L&R
Saturday August 16, 2025 2:30pm - 3:10pm CDT
L332
We will discuss the Top 10 practical reasons to learn Latin as well as how to assist your student in their study skills at home. A classical distinction on your child's diploma is attainable with the emphasis on two years of classical languages. Come and learn more about this unique and enriching feature of Classical education.
Saturday August 16, 2025 2:30pm - 3:10pm CDT
L332
  5th-12th Grade

2:30pm CDT

From Common Knowledge to the Common App: A-Z on College Admissions
Saturday August 16, 2025 2:30pm - 3:10pm CDT
L331
College guidance is an incredibly customized and inentional feature of SBSUM to assist families in a guidance through this fluid process. In this session families will hear directly from our experts on the annual schedule of college guidance group and individual meetings, applications, scholarships, and more.
Speakers
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Karie Culbertson

Director of College Guidance, Second Baptist School University-Model
Karie Culbertson, M.A., currently serves as Director of College Guidance, drawing on her 20+ years of experience as a teacher, lead school counselor, and educational consultant. She focuses on working with students and young adults as they prepare to enter high school, college, graduate... Read More →
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Sara Hedlund

Registrar, Second Baptist School University-Model
Sara has a Bachelor’s of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Austin.  She homeschooled her four children for nine years, and served on the board of her homeschool co-op for six years in the roles as Registrar and Administrator.  She also served as Campus Coordinator... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 2:30pm - 3:10pm CDT
L331
  9th-12th Grade

2:30pm CDT

Accreditation - Why it Matters to Your Child.
Saturday August 16, 2025 2:30pm - 3:10pm CDT
L324
Accreditation is esssentially an external audit if the school's practices and procedures that validate a student's transcripts and engage the school in a formalized process of continuous improvement. In this session, accreditation will be explained and reviewed so that parents at SBSUM will understand the multiple layers of accreditation and certification that apply to SBSUM and what they mean.
Speakers
avatar for Erin Bishop

Erin Bishop

Dean of Academics, Second Baptist School University-Model
Saturday August 16, 2025 2:30pm - 3:10pm CDT
L324
  All

2:30pm CDT

How am I Smart? The 8 Childhood Intelligences
Saturday August 16, 2025 2:30pm - 3:10pm CDT
L321
Did you know that every child is smart? There are 8 different intelligences that children exhibit and they are not all academic! Come ane learn how to identify the way your child is wired and how to help them to grow to be excellent in the work that God has wired them to do.
Speakers
avatar for Pamela Dollins

Pamela Dollins

Head of University-Model, Second Baptist School University Model
Pam and her husband, Beau, founded a classical christian university-model school in Houston, Texas in 2012. They now serve five campuses with Second Baptist Church and spend most of their time working together to train families and faculty in this unique model of education. Pam is... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 2:30pm - 3:10pm CDT
L321
  All

2:30pm CDT

Right Start Math Game Lab
Saturday August 16, 2025 2:30pm - 3:10pm CDT
L327
Let's play math! Come and learn to play all of the RightStart math games to develop a math whiz on your satellite days. These games end up giving students hundreds of presentations of math concepts rather than completing one worksheet of homework. Seeing the games in action is worth days of trying to interpret them from merely reading the instructions. Come enjoy this hands-on workshop that will jumpstart your satellite and make mth one of your child's favorite subjects!
Speakers
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Ligia Castro

Dean of Lower School - Memorial
Ligia has more than seven years of teaching experience; she has taught Spanish for lower school grades, 1st grade, and 3rd grade. She is part of our academic team contributing in curriculum development for our lower school grades. Ligia also teaches in our upper school; she has taught... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 2:30pm - 3:10pm CDT
L327
  Pre-4th Grade

2:30pm CDT

All About Kindergarten
Saturday August 16, 2025 2:30pm - 3:10pm CDT
L 243 Jump Theater - 2nd floor L Building
Kindergarten is the second phase of our classical PreGrammar program. Students will continue their skills in math and reading while learning to label the parts and systems of the human body. With the Bible as our lens for all subjects, this session will teach you how to navigate the Kindergarten Lesson Plan with our PreGrammar teaching experts.
Speakers
avatar for Chassidy Parce

Chassidy Parce

Pre-Grammar Academic Coordinator
Chassidy has been teaching Kindergarten for 10 years and has served in education for 15 years. She has completed her Provisional Certification in classical education with SBSUM. Additionally, she a certified teacher in the state of Texas ECP-6. Chassidy and her husband, Freddie and... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 2:30pm - 3:10pm CDT
L 243 Jump Theater - 2nd floor L Building
  PreK-Kindergarten

2:30pm CDT

All About Pre-Kindergarten
Saturday August 16, 2025 2:30pm - 3:10pm CDT
L330
Pre-Kindergaten at SBSUM is hands-on with lots of memorization, movement, and foundational skill building. Students begin the journey of building strong habits and routines. In this session parents will learn how to partner well with on the satellite day to build strong building blocks in bible, reading, memorization and math. Come and learn about how to navigate your PreK lesson plan with our Pre-Grammar teaching experts.
Speakers
avatar for Tiffnie Lotts

Tiffnie Lotts

Faculty
Pre-k teacher, wife, mother to 4 (8th, 5th, 4th, Kinder)
Saturday August 16, 2025 2:30pm - 3:10pm CDT
L330
  PreK-Kindergarten

3:20pm CDT

Campus Particulars: 1463
Saturday August 16, 2025 3:20pm - 4:00pm CDT
High School Room (SE Lobby)
This session is for 1463 campus families only. Come and learn about 1463 campus aspirations and goals for this years as well as particulars for the first day of school.
Speakers
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David Culpepper

Dean of Campus - 1463, Second Baptist School University Model
I have served as Head of Christian Schools for 39 years. This is my second year in an University Model Christian Classical School.
Saturday August 16, 2025 3:20pm - 4:00pm CDT
High School Room (SE Lobby)

3:20pm CDT

Campus Particulars: Cypress
Saturday August 16, 2025 3:20pm - 4:00pm CDT
Worship Center
This session is for CYPRESS campus families only. Come and learn about cypress campus aspirations and goals for this years as well as particulars for the first day of school.
Speakers
avatar for Stuart Dace

Stuart Dace

Dean of Campus - Cypress, Second Baptist School University Model
Mr. Dace is entering his 11th year in Christian education, and 2nd year at SBSUM as Dean of Cypress Campus. He has previously served as a teacher, bi-vocational pastor, and a Head of School. He holds a Master of Divinity from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Master of... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 3:20pm - 4:00pm CDT
Worship Center

3:20pm CDT

Campus Particulars: Memorial
Saturday August 16, 2025 3:20pm - 4:00pm CDT
Williams House (North Side across parking lot)
This session is for MEMORIAL campus families only. Come and learn about Memorial campus aspirations and goals for this years as well as particulars for the first day of school.
Speakers
avatar for Pamela Dollins

Pamela Dollins

Head of University-Model, Second Baptist School University Model
Pam and her husband, Beau, founded a classical christian university-model school in Houston, Texas in 2012. They now serve five campuses with Second Baptist Church and spend most of their time working together to train families and faculty in this unique model of education. Pam is... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 3:20pm - 4:00pm CDT
Williams House (North Side across parking lot)

3:20pm CDT

Campus Particulars: North
Saturday August 16, 2025 3:20pm - 4:00pm CDT
J-High Room (SE Lobby)
This session is for NORTH campus families only. Come and learn about North campus aspirations and goals for this years as well as particulars for the first day of school.
Speakers
avatar for Kevin Puckett

Kevin Puckett

Dean of Campus - North
Kevin is beginning his his tenth year in Private Christian School administration and his 4th year as Dean of North Campus at SBSUM. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies from Moody Bible Institute, and a Master of Arts in Biblical Theological Studies from Western Seminary... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 3:20pm - 4:00pm CDT
J-High Room (SE Lobby)

3:20pm CDT

Campus Particulars: West
Saturday August 16, 2025 3:20pm - 4:00pm CDT
North Lobby (I-10 Side)
This session is for WEST campus families only. Come and learn about Memorial campus aspirations and goals for this years as well as particulars for the first day of school.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Daniel Blair

Dr. Daniel Blair

Dean of Campus - West
Daniel comes to us with experience teaching Christian education in both the traditional and classical models. After spending the last two years as the seventh-grade Bible teacher at the Wood Way Campus, Daniel is transitioning into the role of Dean at the West Campus. He holds a Bachelor... Read More →
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Dr. Beau Dollins

Director of University-Model Operations, Second Baptist School University Model
Beau Dollins is currently serving as the Director of University-Model Operations at Second Baptist School University-Model in Houston, which is a five-site Classical, UM School that will have over 1150 students this fall. He co-founded the school that eventually became SBSUM with... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 3:20pm - 4:00pm CDT
North Lobby (I-10 Side)
 
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