The Virtue of Habits
July 25-26, 2025 – Sacramento, CA
Acacia Classical Academy is excited to host the second Western Consortium of Classical Educators sponsored Kepler Education. This conference is a two-day event designed for anyone who seeks to build community with fellow Classical Christian Educators. 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 as we explore the virtue of habits
Activities begin on Friday July 25, 2026 with the option of choosing two of four engaging workshops followed by a social hour and the first speaker.
The fellowship continues on Saturday morning with light breakfast, speakers, Socratic discussions, and lunch. The event ends with a Question and Response time.
Friday meals include hors d’oeuvres during the social hour.
Saturday meals include light breakfast, lunch, and snacks throughout the day.
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 $90.00
Register before May 31, 2025 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: Fortitude: The Habit of Hard
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: TBD
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: TBD
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.