Schedule

Lunch, Introductions, Sponsor Acknowledgements, Devotional

Location: Geesbreght Commons

Leader: Derek Reinhold

Who is here, and what do we have to offer each other?

Location: Geesbreght Commons

Leader: Derek Reinhold

Breakout Sessions

Location: Clay Center Classrooms

Options:

• Terminators and Skynet! Having Meaningful Conversations with Reluctant Stakeholders (Clay 204)

William Glasco, Science Lab and Farm Teacher, Southwest Christian School

Will AI take over the world? Will we all be brought under the thumb of our mechanical overlords? Don't worry, it's not that scary. 1 Peter 4:10 states that each of us has received gifts and should use them for the glory of God. Therefore, in this session, we will be exploring how to have conversations with reluctant parents or members of the wider school community about how we use AI to unlock the talents God has given our students. You will walk away with tips, practice, and verses to make these encounters easier to address.

• AI: Stupefying Students or Supercharging Learning? Six Essential Shifts in Education (Clay 206)

Jon Bergmann, Science Teacher, Houston Christian High School / Author / Flipped Learning Pioneer

The rise of artificial intelligence presents a pivotal moment for education. Will we harness its power to elevate learning or risk creating a generation dependent on technology and lacking critical thinking? This session delves into the crucial need for educators to proactively adapt their practices in the age of AI.  We will explore six transformative shifts essential for ensuring AI catalyzes deeper learning, rather than a detriment. Discover how to:

• Prioritize complex cognitive tasks that challenge and engage students.

• Strategically manage technology use to foster independent thought.

• Leverage AI as a powerful in-class personalized learning tool.

• Guide students in using AI as a collaborative partner in their learning journey.

• Implement mastery-based learning models to ensure true understanding.

• Cultivate a culture of high expectations and achievement.

This presentation offers practical strategies and a forward-thinking framework for educators seeking to navigate the AI frontier and empower students for success in a rapidly evolving world.

• Prompting Purpose: How Christian Educators Can Use AI to Cultivate Deep Thinking (Clay 207)

Seth Higgins, Bible Department Chair, Southwest Christian School

In a world shaped by rapid technological change, Christian educators face both a challenge and an opportunity: how can AI tools like ChatGPT be used to deepen - not dilute - critical thinking, theological reflection, and historical insight in the classroom? This hands-on session will guide teachers and administrators through the essentials of prompt engineering, tailored specifically for Bible, history, and English instruction in Christian schools. You'll learn how to design AI prompts that spark high-level student engagement, support apologetics conversations, and promote discernment and wisdom in digital interactions.

• Q&A With a School Just Trying to Figure It Out (Clay Conference Room)

Shaun Reed, Director of Technology and Modern Learning, Southwest Christian School

Derek Reinhold, Dean of Innovation and Learning, Southwest Christian School

Join an open, unscripted conversation with school leaders in the thick of bringing AI into classrooms, culture, and operations. We’ll share how we've approached rolling out AI-related policies and procedures with a focus on what's worked, what hasn’t, and how it's evolving. No glossy presentation here…just an open dialogue about the practical, promising, and sometimes uneasy realities of AI in Christian schools. Come with your questions; we're learning out loud and eager to share!

• Roundtable: "What successes and challenges have you faced in your school's AI implementation?" (Davey Forums)

This is a structured conversation without a moderator.

Seeking to connect with other school professionals outside of a formal "presentation?"  This Roundtable creates space for you to idea-share and collaborate on strategies for AI integration at all levels of Christian education, in and out of the classroom.  Norms of engagement will be posted in the Davey Forums; otherwise, the floor is yours!

General Session: Wise Integration of AI to Promote Human Flourishing

Location: Geesbreght Commons

Speaker: Dr. Sean Riley, Chief Strategy Officer, The Stony Brook School / Executive Director, Gravitas: A Global Extension of The Stony Brook School

In this session, we will explore ways Christian schools can wisely integrate artificial intelligence to cultivate their students' distinctively human capacities and promote their flourishing. I will first lay a theological and philosophical groundwork for understanding AI, human nature, and the purpose of a Christian education. Then I will offer advice on practices Christian schools should consider adopting and those they should avoid as they pursue their missions in an AI-infused world.

Lunch, Gold Sponsor Remarks

Location: Geesbreght Commons

Breakout Sessions

Location: Clay Center Classrooms

Options:

• AI and the Art of Thinking Out Loud (Clay 204)

Robyn Bocks, English Faculty, Southwest Christian School

Some of us do our best thinking in conversation, but colleagues aren’t always available when inspiration strikes. How do we get the benefits of talking things through without relying too heavily on others to be our sounding boards? This session explores ChatGPT as a tool for verbal processors, demonstrating how AI provides space to work through half-formed ideas, refine lesson plans, and clarify what we actually think by writing it out. You’ll leave with examples and strategies that can turn your screen into a responsive, always-available thinking partner.

• Prompting with Purpose: Using AI to Support Faith Integration in the Classroom (Clay 206)

Dr. Lori Massey, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Southwest Christian School

Are you curious about how AI can support your efforts to integrate faith into your content lessons? This hands-on session will explore practical ways to use AI tools to generate thought-provoking prompts, discussion starters, and reflective activities that are grounded in biblical principles. We’ll walk through real examples like connecting God’s moral order to science units or crafting writing prompts that highlight redemption in literature. Bring your device and be ready to experiment, collaborate, and leave with a toolkit of ideas and prompts you can start using right away.

• Math, Machines, and the Mind of Christ: A Christian Framework for AI in Schools (Clay 207)

Garrett Crabtree, Math Faculty, Southwest Christian School

AI is the newest tool in our educational toolbox, but like any tool, its value depends on how and when we use it. As a math teacher, I’ve seen how technology like calculators reshaped not only what we teach but how and why. This session reflects on the formative impact of AI on students’ intellectual and spiritual development, urging schools to adopt practices that cultivate productive struggle rather than shortcut growth. We’ll consider how to thoughtfully revisit the design of our courses in a way that supports deep learning in light of new AI capabilities.

• Q&A With a School Just Trying to Figure It Out (Clay Conference Room)

Shaun Reed, Director of Technology and Modern Learning, Southwest Christian School

Derek Reinhold, Dean of Innovation and Learning, Southwest Christian School

Join an open, unscripted conversation with school leaders in the thick of bringing AI into classrooms, culture, and operations. We’ll share how we've approached rolling out AI-related policies and procedures with a focus on what's worked, what hasn’t, and how it's evolving. No glossy presentation here…just an open dialogue about the practical, promising, and sometimes uneasy realities of AI in Christian schools. Come with your questions; we're learning out loud and eager to share!

• Roundtable: "What successes and challenges have you faced in your school's AI implementation?" (Davey Forums)

This is a structured conversation without a moderator.

Seeking to connect with other school professionals outside of a formal "presentation?"  This Roundtable creates space for you to idea-share and collaborate on strategies for AI integration at all levels of Christian education, in and out of the classroom.  Norms of engagement will be posted in the Davey Forums; otherwise, the floor is yours!

General Session: When AI Comes Marching In: Redeeming Technology in Education

Location: Geesbreght Commons

Speaker: Dr. Derek Wilson, Director of Innovation & Technology, Ethos & TrekAI

Explore how to approach artificial intelligence in education through a Christian worldview that seeks to redeem technology for Christ's purposes. This session will provide a roadmap for engaging with AI intentionally and ethically, rather than retreating from its rapid advancements. Designed for educators at all stages of AI adoption, we will discuss practical applications as well as look ahead to emerging AI trends and their potential impact on education, equipping you to lead and innovate with both wisdom and faith.