2021 CEA Convention: Full Schedule

10:45am EDT

Planning for Adequate Retirement Income

Limited Capacity seats available

Individual responsibility to save adequately for retirement is more important than ever. Whether you are 3 years away from retirement—or 30 years--in this session we’ll discuss the amount of income needed in retirement. The sources of and the ways to achieve that income will also be presented, as will be retirement benefits and features of the CSI Pension Plan.

Speakers

Howard VanMersbergen

Vice President of Employee Benefits, Christian Schools International

Howard Van Mersbergen is the Vice President of Employee Benefits at Christian Schools International. A graduate of Dordt College, he holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst and Certified Employee Benefit Specialist designations.

Exhibitors

Kevin Sall

Ada Christian School

Thursday October 21, 2021 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
Choir Room Room 153

Session, General

11:55am EDT

High School English - Round Table

Limited Capacity seats available

SCECH

Speakers

Brian Karsten

Winterim Coordinator, Grand Rapids Christian

In addition to teaching English and coaching Forensics, Brian Karsten is the Winterim and Summer Session Coordinator at Grand Rapids Christian High School. He has held that position for the past two years, and is currently planning his third Winterim. Prior to becoming coordinator... Read More →

Chairperson

Brian Karsten

Grand Rapids Christian School

Thursday October 21, 2021 11:55am - 12:55pm EDT
Choir Room Room 153

Round Table, 9th - 12th

1:50pm EDT

Choral Repertoire for Success

Limited Capacity seats available

Sing through and listen to a variety of choral music ranging from new works to old favorites. This session will explore pieces for both middle school and high school choirs.

SCECH

Speakers

David VanZytveld

Teacher, Jenison Christian School

David VanZytveld has taught instrumental and vocal music at all levels from pre-k through high school. David studied Music Education at Calvin University (BA) and Musicology at UCLA (MA). He currently teaches music at Jenison Christian School, where his choirs have performed at the... Read More →

Chairperson

Candice Sytsma

Grand Rapids Christian High School

Thursday October 21, 2021 1:50pm - 2:50pm EDT
Choir Room Room 153

Session, 5th - 12th

3:00pm EDT

CANCELLED - Cultural Intelligence

Limited Capacity seats available

Speakers

Pennylyn Dykstra-Pruim

Calvin University

Thursday October 21, 2021 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Choir Room Room 153

Cancelled

9:00am EDT

The Art & Science of Difficult Conversations

Limited Capacity seats available

Rather than avoiding or stumbling through difficult conversations, we will look at how to approach and to prepare, so that you do your best with your part. We will talk about the philosophy as well as techniques that will help give you confidence as you navigate these situations.

SCECH

Speakers