Roots of Classical Education
July 27, 2024 – Sacramento, CA
Acacia Classical Academy is thrilled to host the first The Western Consortium of Classical Educators sponsored Kepler Education. This conference is a one-day event designed for anyone interested in Classical Christian Education. Parent educators, co-op educators, homeschooling families, community leaders, and anyone simply curious about Classical Christian Education will gain a greater understanding of the benefits, purpose, and application Classical Christian Education.
Join us on July 27, 2024 for a full-day experience which includes of great teaching, small-group Socratic discussions, and a Q&A session. Pastries, fruit, coffee, and tea provided for breakfast. Lunch and snacks are also provided.
Sign-in and breakfast snacks begin at 8:00, and the program begins at 8:30.
Lunch Included.
Speakers include Dr. Scott Postma, CEO and President of Kepler Education; Dr. Chris Swanson, President of Gutenberg College; Mr. Tim Krumal, Head of Program for Legacy Classical Academy, and Dr. Karla Memmott, Head of Board for Acacia Classical Academy.
Cost is $45.00
Register before July 8, 2024 and receive $15.00 early bird discount with code WCEARLY
Location
Christ Community Church
5025 Manzanita Ave.
Carmichael, CA 95608
Speakers
Tim Krumal has passionately served many homeschooling families throughout the last 20 years both within the church and by founding several classical Christian communities. Currently serving as a teacher and leader in the community, his focus is encouraging the vision and mission of Legacy to continue far into the next generation.
Presentation: TBD
Karla Memmott is co-founder of Acacia Classical Academy which serves the homeschooling needs in the greater Sacramento area. After a thirty year career in risk and claims management, she has stepped into her later life ambition which is focused on classical education. She enjoys working with students to prepare them to become educated human beings through a classical liberal arts education. Karla has a PhD from Faulkner University and an MS in Education Psychology from Capella University.
Presentation: Ungraded Learning: Education for Goodness Sake
Scott Postma is currently the president and CEO of Kepler Education. He lives in the Pacific Northwest with his bride of more than 30 years. Inspired by the classical and Christian imagination, his passion is to help high school and college students obtain a Christian liberal arts education. Scott served as a minister for 20 years and as an educator for nearly 30 years. During this time, he helped plant two churches and found two private Christian schools. He holds a doctorate in the humanities with an emphasis in literature (Ph.D., Faulkner University).
Presentation: Unstupiding Ourselves: The Truth About the High Calling of a Classical Education
Chris Swanson has been a tutor at Gutenberg since 1994, and in 2016, he became president of the college. He has a B.S. in physics and mathematics from Westmont College and a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Oregon. His academic focus has been on the history and philosophy of mathematics and science, with a special emphasis on the art of scientific knowing.
Presentation: Scientific Roots of Classical Education
Socratic Discussions
Schedule
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
| 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Registration, Coffee & Pastries | Lobby of MP Building |
| 8:30 a.m – 8:45 a.m. | Welcome, housekeeping, devotional | M1 Room |
| 8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Speaker : Dr. Scott Postma, Kepler Education CEO & President | M1 Room |
| 9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | Break, Giveaway, Thank You’s | M1 Room |
| 9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Speaker: Mr. Tim Krumal Legacy Classical Academy Head of School | M1 Room |
| 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | Breakout & Discussion | TBD |
| 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Lunch will be provided | TBD |
| 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. | Speaker: Dr. Chris Swanson, Gutenberg College President | M1 Room |
| 1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Speaker: Dr. Karla Memmott, Acacia Classical Academy Head of Board | M1 Room |
| 2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. | Breakout & Discussion | TBD |
| 3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Break, Giveaways Thank You’s | MP Room |
| 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Q&A with Speakers | M1 Room |
| 4:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. | Closing Remarks | M1 Room |
Interested sponsors please email info@acaciaclassicalacademy.com
THE CONSORTIUM OF CLASSICAL EDUCATORS IS AN INITIATIVE OF KEPLER EDUCATION TO PROVIDE RESOURCES AND REGIONAL CONNECTIONS FOR CHRISTIAN FAMILIES, TEACHERS, AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO EXPAND THE REACH OF CLASSICAL EDUCATION AND FOSTER HUMAN FLOURISHING FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.