In this session, Derek, Jonah, and Jaydon offer brief windows into their school background and explain their goals for teaching. Listen for the inspiration of others' experiences, and to catch the vision which they have of teaching out of the impress of Christ.

Where do I, as a teacher, go for some more “caffeine”? What will keep me bouncing into the classroom every morning? What will provide me with the momentum to weather the doldrums and win the defiant? Is there such a thing?

The Unmotivated Student. The Disrespectful Student. The Sloppy Student. Three common species of student often encountered in the American classroom. Many teachers have struggled to find the best way to help these challenging breeds of student. Should the student be offered a reward, or does he need the threat of punishment? Or, does he need a little bit of both? In this session, Gilbert examines some guiding principles that can help us find the right balance.

Finders keepers, Johnny! If I capture your attention, may I keep it? – Your Teacher

All of us have some authority, and all of us are under the authority of others. But unless we recognize God's authority over us, we will fail to relate properly to our own authority and that of others. Travis reflects on Scriptural principles of honoring the prerogative of God in human affairs.

How do I know if I am proud? Boring? Too old to teach? Career teaching can be a good thing. Let's talk about ways to make it better.

The right kind of preparation can empower you to handle the demands of teaching. Derek describes the benefits of preparation, and offers direction for spending your preparation time fruitfully.

How small is infinitesimal? Is infinity big or small? Can you see the invisibly small? How can a microscope make the small bigger? What microscope should I purchase and how can I put it to use in the classroom?