This lecture is part of a series titled ‘Wolves at the Door. The seminars vary from about 4 to 10 minutes each and address different problems that can plague our schools if we aren’t proactive.

How do you respond to the sensitive things people share? Regina leads a discussion on maintaining confidentiality as the wife of a board member.

Jonas considers, first, the work of the school: the value of education is in helping us see Christ's work in the world around us. He then describes the teacher as one dedicated to learning, example, leading, and nurturing.Courtesy FBEP.

Each person is hard-wired by their Creator to be creative. Creativity will look different in different people. Schools do not do so well with growing creativity. Mr. Brubaker gives suggestions for creating conditions that nurture creativity in school and minimizing the things that kill it.

Peace is something that we all desire around us. How can we spread peace around us in the everyday routines of our classrooms?

“It is better to burn out than to rust out.” True or false? Let’s have an honest conversation about your own workload and look at options for moving forward. Let’s protect the people who do the work we say is important.

Integrity begins with the God who embodies truth. We show integrity when our words and actions come out of the truth of our soul.

My passion is maintaining organizational vision through planning, leading, organizing and evaluating.

Sometimes we run up against deadlines even when we are diligent, but sometimes its of our own habitual laziness or carelessness. How do we learn to be habitually “on time”?

A Biblical understanding of education involves the humility to receive revelation, truth that comes from outside us and that is not subject to our powers of understanding.Courtesy FBEP.

Are there some techniques that perhaps are smart and some that are not so smart? How can we focus on teaching actual material instead of always dealing with discipline dilemmas that darken the mood of the classroom?

"New teacher" does not necessarily mean young teacher. However, many times new teachers are also young teachers. How and when should the school board guard the new teacher from concerned or upset parents? What is a realistic workload for a new teacher? How does the board offer practical support by u

Our thought patterns affect our ability to process information. Our minds must be formatted in the ways of God. Courtesy Christian Light Education (CLE).

Seeking wisdom prudently begins with believing that what God says is right. It is wanting God's approval on what we learn and do. This translates to every part of life, including the classroom.

1 Pet 5:2 instructs leaders to rise to the call of responsibility. How can we have positive attitudes about the demanding and complex loads laid on us?

Philip reflects further on the obstacles he identified in his earlier talk , and encourages school boards to work within the structures of their educational community to achieve excellence. Courtesy CASBI.

What are some cultures that you don’t want in your classroom? What are some that you do? What are some tips to start out the year in a way to encourage a positive classroom culture?

Sometimes our good intentions in helping the poor fail to produce the desired results, and often create a “welfare mentality.” How can this be avoided? How can we help others without creating long-term harm? This workshop is intended to help us avoid the pitfalls of dependency and encourage on-going

We have all been given the same number of minutes and hours, no matter if we are a teacher of 5 or 25 students. Listen to ways teachers can best utilize their time both in class and out of class.

Medical forms, student files with enrollment and academic records, parental consent forms, teacher hiring agreements… is this stuff really necessary?