2026 SBSUM Parent Kick-Off: Full Schedule

Welcome to the 2026-2027 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

Grade Levels 9th-12th

1:25pm CDT

Student Leadership Opportunities

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

L 243 Jump Theater - 2nd floor L Building

At SBSUM, we are committed to identifying, developing, and equipping the next generation of Christ-centered leaders. In this session, you'll learn about the student leadership opportunities available at SBSUM, the qualities we look for in student leaders, and the process by which student leaders are prayerfully selected and prepared to serve our school community.

Speakers

Stuart Dace

Dean of Campus - Cypress, Second Baptist School University Model

Saturday August 15, 2026 1:25pm - 2:15pm CDT
L 243 Jump Theater - 2nd floor L Building

9th-12th Grade

Grade Levels 9th-12th
Subject Leadership

2:25pm CDT

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

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

Williams House (North Side across parking lot)

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
Williams House (North Side across parking lot)

9th-12th Grade

Grade Levels 9th-12th
Subject College Admissions

2026 SBSUM Parent Kick-Off

10:35am CDT

Stuart Dace

1:25pm CDT

Stuart Dace

2:25pm CDT

Karie Culbertson

Sara Hedlund

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