2026 SBSUM Parent Kick-Off: Full Schedule

Welcome to the 2025-2026 SBSUM Parent Kick-Off Information

9:35am CDT

Fundamental Philosophy and History of Classical Education

Saturday August 15, 2026 9:35am - 10:25am CDT

L 243 Jump Theater - 2nd floor L Building

Speakers

Erin Bishop

Dean of Academics, Second Baptist School University-Model

Erin Bishop currently serves SBSUM as Academic Dean. She has served SBSUM since its founding as Paratus in 2012 in various roles. Her three children have had the blessing of being educated in this program as it has developed. She is passionate about classical Christian education... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 9:35am - 10:25am CDT
L 243 Jump Theater - 2nd floor L Building

5th-8th Grade

Company All

9:35am CDT

Dad - It Starts with You

Saturday August 15, 2026 9:35am - 10:25am CDT

Worship Center

The data is clear that Dad's faithfulness and spiritual leading is five times as influential in faith retention than a mom along. Dads are the ordained leaders of the home, and in this session we will discuss practical topics that you need to be considering as you lead your family in today's climate. Additional topics to include how to engage and build community during what is often a lonely season as the provider and protector of your family. Video Recording

Speakers

Dr. Beau Dollins

Director of University-Model Operations, Second Baptist School University Model

Beau Dollins is currently serving as the Director of University-Model Operations at Second Baptist School University-Model in Houston, which is a five-site Classical, UM School that will have over 1250 students this fall. He co-founded the school that eventually became SBSUM with... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 9:35am - 10:25am CDT
Worship Center

Family Leadership

Company All

10:35am CDT

Building the Glossary for Greatness: 1st and 2nd grade introduction

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:35am - 11:25am CDT

L330

Every truth that is memorized to song or chant in Grammar school sticks for life. SBSUM has carefully crafted our Progression Book to help parents and classroom teachers to focus on the main components of the developmental stage. Come and Learn about the value of starting 1st and 2nd grade right as your child enters the Classical Trivium. Video Recording

Speakers

Erin Bishop

Dean of Academics, Second Baptist School University-Model

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:35am - 11:25am CDT
L330

1st-4th Grade

Company All, 1st Grade
Audience 2nd Grade

10:35am CDT

Arts & Athletics - Co-Curricular philosophy and practical adjustments for the 5th grade and beyond family stage

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:35am - 11:25am CDT

L331

Athletics and Arts require a shift in expectations and commitment in the Logic & Rhetoric level as we shape character on the field, the court, and the stage. Video Recording

Speakers

Wes Uffelman

Dean of Athletics, Second Baptist School University-Model

Wesley Uffelman is starting his fourth year at SBSUM and his 15th year in Athletics. He spent 11 years in collegiate athletics on the East Coast before making the transition to Houston, Texas. Along with serving as the SBSUM Dean of Athletics, he also coaches Varsity Boys Basketball... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:35am - 11:25am CDT
L331

5th-12th Grade

Company All, 7th Grade
Audience 8th Grade
Subject 9th Grade
Area 10th Grade

11:25am CDT

Campus Fellowship Lunch & Orientation: North

Saturday August 15, 2026 11:25am - 12:20pm CDT

High School Room (SE Lobby)

This session is for NORTH campus families only. Come and learn about North campus aspirations and goals for this years as well as particulars for the first day of school.

Speakers

Kevin Puckett

Dean of Campus - North Campus, Second Baptist School University-Model

Kevin is beginning his eleventh year in Private Christian School administration and his fifth year as Dean of North Campus at SBSUM. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biblical Studies from Moody Bible Institute and a Master of Arts in Biblical Theological Studies from Western Seminary... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 11:25am - 12:20pm CDT
High School Room (SE Lobby)

Company All, North Campus

11:35am CDT

Campus Fellowship Lunch & Orientation: South

Saturday August 15, 2026 11:35am - 12:20pm CDT

L332

Speakers

Dr. Beau Dollins

Director of University-Model Operations, Second Baptist School University Model

Saturday August 15, 2026 11:35am - 12:20pm CDT
L332

Company All

11:35am CDT

Campus Fellowship Lunch & Orientation: West

Saturday August 15, 2026 11:35am - 12:20pm CDT

J-High Room (SE Lobby)

This session is for WEST campus families only. Come and learn about Memorial campus aspirations and goals for this years as well as particulars for the first day of school.

Speakers

Dr. Daniel Blair

Dean of Campus - West

Daniel comes to us with experience teaching Christian education in both the traditional and classical models. After spending the last two years as the seventh-grade Bible teacher at the Woodway Campus, Daniel is transitioning into the role of Dean at the West Campus. He holds a Bachelor... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 11:35am - 12:20pm CDT
J-High Room (SE Lobby)

Company All, West Campus

12:30pm CDT

Building a Biblical Worldview at Home and School

Saturday August 15, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT

Worship Center

Worldview is shaped through a series of courses at SBSUM. In this session, we will explore fundamental worldviews from various religions and examine some of their presuppositions that differ from the Christian faith. Additionally, we will discuss a classical approach to developing a worldview that contributes to the overall picture of a graduate. Video Recording

Speakers

Dr. Daniel Blair

Dean of Campus - West

Saturday August 15, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
Worship Center

Family Leadership

Company 9th-12th, All

1:25pm CDT

Portrait of a Classical Home

Saturday August 15, 2026 1:25pm - 2:15pm CDT

L327

The valuation of truth, beauty, and goodness in all things is trained first at home and there are many strategies parents can use to incorporate this viewpoint into every day life. Additionally, changing our expectations of of children as they transition through the Trivium phases of Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric can impact our parenting efforts as they grow and mature. Come and learn how to bring classical education into all things as we raise our chidren in the admonition of the Lord.

Speakers

Steve Marshall

Dean of Upper School - Memorial Campus, Second Baptist School University-Model

Dean Marshall has been called into the education arena displaying a sincere passion for the Lord, for teaching, and for families. He has a genuine and proven love and appreciation for the classical Christian pedagogy serving as a headmaster for 27 years and many years in the classroom... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 1:25pm - 2:15pm CDT
L327

5th-8th Grade

Company All

1:25pm CDT

Teaching Wisdom and Godly Habits for Technology Use in the Home

Saturday August 15, 2026 1:25pm - 2:15pm CDT

Worship Center

As home is the greatest influence in a child's life, the home, not the school, is the place where wisdom and discipline around use of technology is implemented. In this session we will examine some practical strategies for building healthy habits for phones, tablets, laptops, game consoles, and entertainment. Video Recording

Speakers

Dr. Beau Dollins

Director of University-Model Operations, Second Baptist School University Model

Saturday August 15, 2026 1:25pm - 2:15pm CDT
Worship Center

Family Leadership

Company 9th-12th, All

2:25pm CDT

How am I Smart? The 8 Childhood Intelligences

Saturday August 15, 2026 2:25pm - 3:15pm CDT

Worship Center

Did you know that every child is smart? There are 8 different intelligences that children exhibit and they are not all academic! Come ane learn how to identify the way your child is wired and how to help them to grow to be excellent in the work that God has wired them to do.

Speakers

Pamela Dollins

Head of University-Model, Second Baptist School University Model

Pam and her husband, Beau, founded a classical christian university-model school in Houston, Texas in 2012. They now serve five campuses with Second Baptist Church and spend most of their time working together to train families and faculty in this unique model of education. Pam is... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 2:25pm - 3:15pm CDT
Worship Center

5th-8th Grade

Company All

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