Monday, Feb. 26

2:00-4:00 p.m. Vendor Set-Up

4:00-5:30 p.m.  Registration / Exhibit Hall Opens

6:00-9:00 p.m. Dinner and Opening Session

Dinner sponsored by University Partner and Host Lipscomb University
Keynote #1, Dr. Candice McQueen, Lipscomb University President sponsored by Eastern European Missions
Lipscomb Gospel Choir, Director: Dr. Aaron Howard

Tuesday, Feb. 27

8:30 a.m.  Morning Praise
Coffee & Refreshments sponsored by University Partner Pepperdine University

9:15 a.m.
Keynote #2, “The Future of Education” sponsored by Building God’s Way
Dr. Tyler Thigpen, Co-founder & Head of Schools of The Forest School

10:00 a.m.  Morning Coffee and Snacks sponsored by Equip at Harding University

10:15 a.m.   Super Sessions 

DORIS SWANG CHAPEL | Josh Thomason: TrekAI Tutor and what it can do for your students.

SHINN CENTER EVENT HALL | Tyler Thigpen, Matt Tiller, Beth Riley and Kirk Wade: Insights from having just completed major building projects.

EZELL RM 301 | Dr. Scott Harsh and Thad Joiner: Creating unique Pre-K spaces and programs

EZELL RM 363 | Matt Tibbles: Co-creating cultures of peace: Vulnerability, Curiosity, and Transformation

12:00 p.m.   Lunch sponsored by University Partner Freed-Hardeman University
Keynote #3 , “Advocating and Resourcing towards Transformation”
Dr. Andrew Baker, NCSA President and Justin Erickson, Hardwire Coaching sponsored by Archangel

1:00 p.m.   Breakout Sessions sponsored by the Triple Crown Awards

DORIS SWANG CHAPEL | Dr. Dudley Chancey: Grandparents: what we know about faith transmission and how it can bless your students.

EZELL RM 301 | Justin Erickson: Using the CVI with staff, students and families

EZELL RM 363 | Connie Jo Shelton: LIFE (Learning Is For Everyone) Serving those traditionally in the margins of education.

EZELL RM 147 BOARD ROOM | Casey Farris: Embracing Confrontation - “they might be right”

BENNETT CTR 1891 | Jordan House and Justin Bagwell: Creating meaningful chapel and campus-wide transformational experiences

SHINN CENTER EVENT HALL | Panel led by Dr. Andrew Baker: NCSA expectation as to the role of the board James Thomas, Philip Young, Renee Murley, Greg Glenn

2:15 p.m. Coffee and Snacks sponsored by York University

2:30 p.m.
Keynote #4 “Perspectives on Mental Health in Education”
Hosted by Dr. Leslie Cowell, Dean of Education at Lipscomb University sponsored by Ethos

4:00 p.m.   Afternoon to enjoy Nashville or visit 1 of 3 local NCSA Institutions

Lipscomb Academy: Hosted by Dr. Brad Schultz

Goodpasture Christian School: Hosted by Dr. Jeff Bixenman

Nashville Christian School: Hosted by Connie Jo Shelton

7:00 p.m. Dinner and NHL Hockey Game
Ottawa Senators at Nashville Predators sponsored by University Partner Harding University

Wednesday, Feb. 28 

8:30 a.m.   Morning Praise 
Coffee & Refreshments sponsored by University Partner Abilene Christian University

9:15 a.m.   Breakout Sessions

SHINN CENTER EVENT HALL | Friendship Christian Administration team: Insights and discussion on working together for the whole of the Institution

EZELL RM 147 BOARD ROOM | Matt Tiller: Human Resources; Philosophy over function

DORIS SWANG CHAPEL | Dr. Chris King: "From DNA to GPA: Understanding the Genetic Blueprint of Learning"

EZELL RM 363 | Kent Means hosting round table discussion on tuition, fees and finances

BENNETT CTR 1891 | Chad Tappe: First Impressions 101. Ideas for making tours and visits meaningful and memorable 

10:30 a.m. Morning Coffee and Snacks sponsored by Deep Roots Bible

11:00 a.m.   Session / Exhibit Hall Closes

Closing Keynote: Shane Jackson, Author of “Fostering Culture: A Leader’s Guide to Purposely Shaping Culture” Sponsored by University Partner Oklahoma Christian University

12:00 p.m.  Lunch Sponsored by University Partner Faulkner University
Celebration of School Success, Special Recognition of Lifetime Achievement, and closing remarks.