2026 SBSUM Parent Kick-Off: Full Schedule

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

9:35am CDT

Setting the Precedent: PreK and Kinder introduction: PreGrammar Years

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

Williams House (North Side across parking lot)

The PreGrammar (PreK and Kindergarten) years are formative. Children at these ages are amazed and wonder at God's creation daily. Come and discuss the important considerations for spiritual, physical, emotional, and social formation at this age. Video Recording

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 →

Chassidy Parce

Pre-Grammar Academic Coordinator, Second Baptist School University-Model

Chassidy has been teaching Kindergarten for 10 years and has served in education for 15 years. She has completed her Provisional Certification in classical education with SBSUM. Additionally, she a certified teacher in the state of Texas ECP-6. Chassidy and her husband, Freddie and... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 9:35am - 10:25am CDT
Williams House (North Side across parking lot)

PreK-Kindergarten

Company Pre-Kindergarten
Audience Kindergarten

10:35am CDT

Annotation - Training Your Teenager on How to Read a Book

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

Williams House (North Side across parking lot)

To read a book well, one must attend with a pen. As we study the great ideas and themes of history, students should be writing in their books, marking, and commenting along the way. Video Recording

Speakers

Zarah Parker

Upper School Academic Coordinator - Memorial, Second Baptist School University-Model

Zarah Parker has taught multiple humanities courses for three years at SBSUM. She has also taken on the role of Academic Coordinator for Upper School at the Memorial campus. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Fine Arts. Zarah is a published poet and an avid reader of any... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:35am - 11:25am CDT
Williams House (North Side across parking lot)

5th-12th Grade

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

11:35am CDT

Campus Fellowship Lunch & Orientation: 1463

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

Williams House (North Side across parking lot)

This session is for 1463 campus families only. Come and learn about 1463 campus aspirations and goals for this years as well as particulars for the first day of school.

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 →

Todd Landers

Dean of Campus - 1463 Campus, Second Baptist School University-Model

Todd has been an educator for 35 years. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Master of Education Administration. Todd spent his first 10 years in public education and the past 25 years in Christian education. He has served as a Principal, Head of School, and... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 11:35am - 12:20pm CDT
Williams House (North Side across parking lot)

Company 1463 Campus

12:30pm CDT

Writing Beyond the English Class

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

Williams House (North Side across parking lot)

Understand the scope and goals of writing at UM, including writing in different subject areas an for different purposes. Review how progymnasmata is used to train students in various writing elements and the scope of our L&R writing manual. Video Recording

Speakers

Zarah Parker

Upper School Academic Coordinator - Memorial, Second Baptist School University-Model

Saturday August 15, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
Williams House (North Side across parking lot)

5th-12th Grade

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

1:25pm CDT

Maximize your satellite day: guide for teaching multiple children in Pk-4th grade

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

Williams House (North Side across parking lot)

Juggling between multiple children, grade levels, and lesson plans? Let those that have been there and done that give you some tips to bring some sanity and strength to your satellite day as you learn to take advantage of the multiple students in your care and the beautiful ways God has designed the home to fit together as one learning unit. Video Recording

Speakers

Stephanie Cook

Faculty, Second Baptist School

Stephanie Cook has taught music and theatre for 15 years, 10 of those at SBSUM. She is passionate about teaching students to use their God-given instrument and talents to worship Him with excellence. She holds Bachelor of Music Education in Choral Music. Stephanie loves cheering on... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 1:25pm - 2:15pm CDT
Williams House (North Side across parking lot)

Pre-4th Grade

Company 9th-12th, Kindergarten
Audience 1st Grade
Subject 2nd Grade
Area 3rd Grade

9:35am CDT

10:35am CDT

11:35am CDT

12:30pm CDT

1:25pm CDT

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