2026 SBSUM Parent Kick-Off: Full Schedule

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

10:35am CDT

From the Influenced to the Influencer: 9th-12th grade years

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

Students in Rhetoric school learn to speak and write, no longer simply digesting the information, but expressing themselves eloquently. In this session we will discuss how to engage at home with children in the mature teen years and how to intentionally help challenge and shape their convictions and the skills to express them. Video Recording

Speakers

Stuart Dace

Dean of Campus - Cypress, Second Baptist School University Model

Mr. Dace is entering his 11th year in Christian education, and 2nd year at SBSUM as Dean of Cypress Campus. He has previously served as a teacher, bi-vocational pastor, and a Head of School. He holds a Master of Divinity from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Master of... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:35am - 11:25am CDT
L327

9th-12th Grade

Company 9th-12th

12:30pm CDT

From Thesis to Tomorrow: Senior Thesis introduction

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

L331

Senior Thesis is the final capstone and the manifestation of our portrait of a graduate. This year long project is daunting at first on the front end but results in being a lasting and pivotal moment for each of our SBSUM seniors. Come and learn what to expect and how to support them in this final leg of the journey. In addition, we will cover all of the special features and traditions of senior year and all of the particulars leading up to graduation to help prepare you and your student for this amazing year.

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 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
L331

9th-12th Grade

Company 12th Grade
Audience 12th Grade
Subject 12th Grade
Area 12th Grade

2:25pm CDT

From Common Knowledge to the Common App: A-Z on College Admissions

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

J-High Room (SE Lobby)

College guidance is an incredibly customized and inentional feature of SBSUM to assist families in a guidance through this fluid process. In this session families will hear directly from our experts on the annual schedule of college guidance group and individual meetings, applications, scholarships, and more. Video Recording

Speakers

Karie Culbertson

Director of College Guidance, Second Baptist School University-Model

Karie Culbertson, M.A., currently serves as Director of College Guidance, drawing on her 20+ years of experience as a teacher, lead school counselor, and educational consultant. She focuses on working with students and young adults as they prepare to enter high school, college, graduate... Read More →

Sara Hedlund

Registrar, Second Baptist School University-Model

Sara has a Bachelor’s of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Austin. She homeschooled her four children for nine years, and served on the board of her homeschool co-op for six years in the roles as Registrar and Administrator. She also served as Campus Coordinator... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 2:25pm - 3:15pm CDT
J-High Room (SE Lobby)

9th-12th Grade

Company 9th-12th, 7th Grade
Audience 8th Grade
Subject 9th Grade
Area 10th Grade

2026 SBSUM Parent Kick-Off

10:35am CDT

Stuart Dace

12:30pm CDT

Steve Marshall

2:25pm CDT

Karie Culbertson

Sara Hedlund

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