2026 SBSUM Parent Kick-Off: Full Schedule

Welcome to the 2026-2027 SBSUM Parent Kick-Off Information

9:35am CDT

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

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 9:35am - 10:25am CDT
Williams House (North Side across parking lot)

5th-12th Grade

Grade Levels 9th-12th, 5th-8th
Subject Writing

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

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)

Grade Levels 1463 Campus

12:30pm CDT

All About 4th Grade

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

Williams House (North Side across parking lot)

This session is a thorough review of fourth grade curriculum and how to navigate your lesson plan and materials at home. Parents are encouraged to attend even if they have taught a child enrolled at SBSUM in this grade level in the past, as currciculum is enhanced and revised every year. Video Recording

Speakers

Ligia Castro

Dean of Lower School - Memorial

Ligia and her husband, Alex, have been married for 21 years and share a passion for crossing cultural barriers to share the love of Jesus. They are a SBSUM family with their daughter entering 10th grade and their son entering 7th! Ligia's passion for teaching is fueled by a deep love... Read More →

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

1st-4th Grade

Grade Levels 4th Grade
Subject 4th 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 16 years, 11 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-K-4th Grade

Grade Levels Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Grammar

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

9:35am CDT

Zarah Parker

11:35am CDT

Todd Landers

12:30pm CDT

Ligia Castro

1:25pm CDT

Stephanie Cook

2:25pm CDT

Karie Culbertson

Sara Hedlund

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