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What is The Collaborative? The Collaborative is a half-day event designed for Christian educators to connect, learn, and engage in meaningful collaboration. This gathering brings together school leaders who share a commitment to faith-based education, offering a space for networking, professional development, and discussions on the most pressing topics in Christian education.

What to Expect:

  • Networking & Connection – Meet and engage with other Christian education leaders who share your mission and challenges.
  • Interactive Workshops & Presentations – Gain practical insights and strategies from experts in education, leadership, and spiritual development.
  • Keynote Speakers – Learn from thought leaders who will share wisdom on faith-centered leadership and education.
  • Earn CEUs – Attendees will receive CEUs to support their professional growth.

Why Attend? Christian school leadership is a calling, but it doesn’t have to be a journey taken alone. The Collaborative provides an opportunity to grow, reflect, and build lasting connections with peers. Leave equipped with new ideas, strengthened by shared experiences, and encouraged to lead your school with clarity and confidence. We hope to see you there!

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What if the most memorable thing about your school wasn’t its programs, but how people experience your community?

In this keynote, Jim McKenzie explores why hospitality matters in Christian schools, how Jesus modeled a radically different kind of welcome, and what it looks like to reflect that same heart in everyday school life. Through a clear and practical framework, you’ll learn how to elevate ordinary interactions into meaningful, memorable moments.

You’ll walk away with a renewed vision for hospitality’s role in shaping culture and simple, actionable ways to create experiences that truly embody your school’s mission and vision.

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Two Events in One!

For the first time ever, our school year kick-off event is almost a full-day experience!

Morning Event

8:30 – 1:00 PM

This is our signature event with an incredible speaker, worship and devotion, and time to network and connect with other EdLeaders. Lunch is provided from 12:00-1:00.

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Member School Afternoon Event

1:00 – 3:00 PM – Bring Up to 10 Teachers

Led by Dr. Jodi Wolkerstorfer, this FREE session will help Collaborative Member Schools establish a common language around learning differences, walk teachers through using classroom data to guide their instruction, and introduce evidence-based strategies they can put to work right away.

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Not Sure if Your School is a Member School?

Below is a list of Collaborative Member Schools. If you don’t see your school on the list, but would like to become a part of this growing community, you can learn more about this FREE membership here.

The Collaborative Exists to Equip and Connect Chistian EdLeaders

Our Mission

The Collaborative unites Christian EdLeaders from evangelical Christian and Catholic schools to strengthen their communities and elevate the education experience to rival any alternative.

Who WE Serve

We serve PreK-12 school leaders—heads of school, principals, instructional leaders, and aspiring innovators—who believe in the transformative power of Christian education. The Collaborative is a place for shared wisdom, courage, and connection.

Our Values

Collaboration

We value the power of working together, knowing that shared efforts can achieve what individuals cannot accomplish alone.

Exploration

We empower others to embrace curiosity and explore to develop creative solutions for meaningful challenges.

Ideation

We cultivate an environment of trust where new ideas can flourish and creativity can take flight.

Innovation

We lead purposefully, transforming ideas into impactful actions that drive positive change in education and beyond.

Inspiration

We ignite a passion for growth, encouraging others to break through barriers to envision what is possible.