Join us!
January 31 – February 1, 2025
Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center
Mark your calendars and watch this space for more information
Questions or comments, email us at conference@christianpreschoolassociation.com
Saturday Keynote: Mr. Ty – The Childcare Whisperer
Mr. Ty (Tyheim Clark) is from South Carolina and worked as a private pre-K teacher and assistant director in Atlanta, Georgia. He is passionate about helping educators realize their potential and show that they are more than just babysitters. He is the founder of The Empowerment Agency (TEA) whose mission is:
To empower A-Players (Educators) , A-Leaders (Directors), and Parents to exceed the standard through the power of God, knowledge, and experience. His company’s values are:
TEA MORALS (VALUES)
Be Professional, Extend Grace, Always Grow, Maintain Standard, and Show Love
Follow him on Instagram @theempowerment.agency, on Facebook at The Childcare Agency, and check out his videos on YouTube!
We can’t wait to give him a warm welcome at the 2025 Christian Preschool Association Conference!
Friday Keynote: Rev. Dr. Latricia Scriven
Latricia loves God, loves creation, and loves laughter! Rev. Dr. Latricia Edwards Scriven is the senior pastor of Saint Paul’s UMC in Tallahassee, FL, where she has previously served as the Executive Director and Pastor of the IMPACT@FAMU Wesley Foundation/Campus Ministry at Florida A&M University, as Pastor of New Life UMC, and as an interim pastor at Good Samaritan UMC. Rev. Scriven absolutely loves being called to ministry! Latricia is passionate about becoming one with God, one with others, and one in ministry with all of creation. As an educator and leader, Dr. Scriven strives to create spaces that are authentic, energetic, interactive, thoughtful, and engaging. Pastor Latricia is the author of the children’s books, When Jesus Laughs, When Jesus Rests, When Jesus Weeps, When She Speaks, and Laughter Is My Superpower, and is a contributing author of Bloom (Vol. 1): Stories For Women to Nurture Your Growth and Water Your Soul. Latricia has an undergraduate degree in Mathematics, as well as Master’s and Ph.D. degrees from Purdue University in Mathematics Education and Educational Administration, respectively. Dr. Scriven attended Gammon Theological Seminary in Atlanta, GA, where she earned a Master of Divinity degree with a concentration in Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. She has held faculty positions at Wilberforce University in Ohio, Baton Rouge Community College, Southern University in Louisiana, Brenau University in Georgia, and Florida A&M University in Tallahassee. Latricia is married to her phenomenal partner, Dr. Darryl Scriven, and they have three wonderfully talented adult children, Destini, Faith, and Samuel Scriven. Latricia loves traveling the world, playing Uno and Sorry with her family, sharing life with her students and congregation, and laughing uncontrollably with friends.
Authors:Rev. Madeline Luzinski, Rev. Dr. Latricia Scriven, Rev. Dr. Hedy Collver
Rev. Dr. Scriven is a co author of:
Big Hearts, Bright Love: The Wesleyan Adventure of Growing in God’s Love
Paperback, 44 Pages, Printed in Color
Big Hearts, Bright Love: The Wesleyan Adventure of Growing in God’s Love tells
the story of Sam, Chaz, Suzi, Juan and Wes as they go on an adventure to learn
of God’s love. The book includes a Family Discussion guide with questions,
prayers, challenges and devotions. ***$2 for each copy sold will be donated to
Residing Hope (formerly the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home).
Registration Form below. Click to download and join us at this amazing conference!!
A sampling of our workshop sessions!
Sing and Sign : Gestural Communication and Music – Stephany Nystrand
Raising your Standards through Gold Seal Accreditation – Cathy Herschelman
Infant/Toddler Roundtable – Sue Hibbens
True Colors Personality Exploration and Team Building – Emily Fegenhauer
Understanding Autism: Evaluation, Diagnosis and Communicating w Parents – Dr. Mercy Nyman
Developmental Milestones: Ways to Promote them in the Classroom – Amy Conley
The Challenging Child – Amy Conley
Language, Vocabulary & CLASS – Faith Heimowitz
Tried & True: “OG” Preschool Activities- Ericka Brown
Selfish or Self Care? – Erica Holloway
Directors Roundtable – Stacey Duggar
Leading Your Staff in Faith – Rev. Mark Caldwell