One of the many perks of serving as an interim administrator is the opportunity to substitute teach—typically as a last resort! This week, after exhausting the list of wonderful people willing to receive a call or text at 6:00 a.m. and consider changing all their plans for the next ten hours to bail you out, I changed my own plans … Read More
A Heart of Gratitude: Thanksgiving Reflections from an Interim Principal
As Thanksgiving quickly approaches, I invite you to press “pause” so you can reflect on the abundant blessings God continually pours into our lives. In the spirit of I Thessalonians 5:18, “Give thanks in all circumstances,” I am grateful for the opportunity I have had to serve as part-time head of school and principal at a local PK-8 Christian school. … Read More
The Genius of the AND
I’m guessing each of you has encountered concepts that captured your imagination and led to a personal core value from which you now operate. Allow me to share one of mine with you. I first read about the “Genius of the AND” in Jim Collins and Jerry I. Porras’ book Built to Last. This quotation explains the central concept: Builders … Read More
CACE Welcomes Dr. Lynn Swaner as a Senior Fellow
We are delighted to announce a new Fellow joining the work of CACE. Dr. Lynn Swaner brings a wealth of expertise and a deep commitment to excellent, Christian education.
CACE Welcomes Tia Gaines as a Senior Fellow
We are excited to announce a new Fellow joining the work of CACE. Tia Gaines brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to excellent, faith-based education.
Standing on Shoulders: Honoring the Good Work of Dan Beerens
In the world of distinctly Reformed Christian education, few individuals I know have left as indelible a mark as my good friend Dan Beerens.
Embracing Easter: Cultivating Hope and Tradition in Christian Schools
With Easter on the horizon, we have a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the foundation of our faith while nurturing a sense of hope and unity within our school communities.
Interruptions and Disruptions on the Path to Image-bearing
Season’s greetings from the Center for the Advancement of Christian Education (CACE)!
Welcome (back) to the Profession of Teaching!
Professionalism is something that is “caught as well as taught,” in my opinion. Your school’s professional identity formation process, whether stated or hidden, is activated this time of year.