Speaking Topics: Education
Teaching Problem Solving Skills in the Preschool Classroom – Preparing students for Kindergarten and life, Gretchen shares methods and materials which equip children to problem solve social conflicts with minimal adult intervention.
Follow the Leader – Based on Jim Galvin’s book, “I’ve God Your Back,” this talk investigates God’s design for leadership and assists leaders to lead and follow well.
It’s Like a Cakewalk In Faith – Educational leadership looks like a piece of cake on the outside. But as the game illustrates, it’s daily challenges can feel repetitive and wearing. We’ll delve into God’s Word to keep the momentum going!
Integrating Faith in Public School Partnerships – From personal experience, Gretchen shares the pros/cons of hosting a public 4k in a Christian setting.
Setting Your Sub Up for Success – What exactly do substitutes need to enter an unfamiliar classroom? Tricks of the trade can make a teacher’s day off much more enjoyable and put your students at ease whether or not the sub was planned for or a surprise!
A Praying Staff Availeth Much – Is your staff lacking unity? Are they distressed in the face of safety and other Covid related challenges? Are you burdened by your students’ needs and issues that your families are facing? Tap into the power of prayer by gathering regularly as a staff. Gretchen will share how do that consistently and efficiently.
Building Blocks for Teaching ABC’s and 123’s – Is teaching a letter of the week effective? Should three-year-olds be taught the calendar? In this multi-session workshop, Gretchen will review literacy and math development so teachers at all early childhood levels can plan the appropriate activities which lay the foundation for our future readers and mathematicians.
Jazz Up Jesus Time: Bringing Bible Stories to Life – The world of make-believe and truth can be difficult for children to sort out. Let’s help them understand the reality of the Bible and the life of Jesus through enhanced Jesus Time. Gretchen will share methods of sharing biblical truth in the telling and retelling of Bible stories through the week.
Masterpiece in the Making – Do we view our students and ourselves as God’s masterpieces? What clouds our vision and threatens our self-worth? Let’s wonder at the work of the Master, celebrate each unique design, and explore His intended purpose. We’ll examine the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive components of today’s children and shed the light of God’s Word on each aspect and share practical strategies for meeting their changing needs.
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