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In the Loop
In the Loop is a lineup of monthly gatherings and conversations for school leaders. Led by experts, this virtual format allows leaders in similar roles from our community of CSI schools to gather, grow, learn, and share. Have a topic that you would like us to consider? Let us know!
AI for Good? AI for God: Exploring AI’s Ability to be Adaptive to Your Specific Mission and Vision
Thursday, September 17 at 12:30 p.m. EDT
Join Darren Spyksma, associate executive director for the Society of Christian Schools in British Columbia and founder of Amplify-AI, in a conversation exploring a theological and pedagogical approach to the use of emerging AI technologies in Christian education. Hear how the role of guiding principles before policy has allowed their educator facing work to be adaptable and sustainable, guiding their engagement with student facing tools. Lastly, hear a vision for a Christian Education AI Incubator that will allow schools to adapt tools that have already been created (in the areas of Special Education, Unit and Lesson Planning, and Teaching for Transformation) or use the foundational work already done to build something that is custom designed for their school’s unique mission and vision.
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Darren Spyksma is committed to promoting learning built on meaningful relationships, is demanding and rigorous, and engaging and relevant for the learner. He works with schools to intentionally develop a way of being represented in selecting practices, implemented over time, toward a common vision for learning and student wholeness. It is through the creation of learning experiences for students and staff that transformation is possible. Before joining the staff at SCSBC as an Associate Executive Director and Director of Learning, Darren worked at four schools in various positions, including administration. In two of those schools, he supported a team in shaping middle years programs that are responsive to the developmental needs of adolescents.
How Did Jesus Develop Intellectually?
Tuesday, October 6 at 12:30 p.m. EDT
Jesus “grew in stature and wisdom” according to Luke’s Gospel. What does that mean? We will explore the childhood and intellectual development of Jesus according to the clues in the gospels and think about what that means for us as educators.
Catch this In the Loop before joining us for our Bible Symposium on October 14, facilitated by Dr. Dru Johnson.
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Dru Johnson (PhD, University of St Andrews) is the Templeton senior research fellow at Wycliffe Hall, University of Oxford, and a visiting professor of religion at Hope College.
Future Ready: Forming Students to Flourish in an Age of Accelerating Technology
Thursday, November 12 at 12:30 p.m. EST
Christian schools are responding to an urgent phone crisis—distraction, anxiety, bullying, and declining attention—but these are only the first signs of a much larger technological shift. Artificial intelligence, wearable computing, immersive technologies, and what comes next will reshape not only how students learn, but how they think, relate, worship, and understand what it means to be human.
So what does it mean for a Christian school to be truly future ready?
In this session, Christina Crook invites Christian educators to move beyond reactive technology policies toward a vision of intentional digital formation. Drawing on Christian theology, emerging technology trends, and practical experience working with schools, she will explore how we can cultivate wisdom, attention, resilience, and embodied community in students before the next wave of technology arrives. Because preparing students for the future isn’t ultimately about helping them master new technologies—it’s about forming the kind of people who can faithfully steward them.
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Christina Crook is a pioneering voice in digital well-being and the founder and CEO of JOMO(campus), a digital formation program serving K–12 Christian schools across North America and Oceania. Through JOMO, she equips school leaders, educators, students, and families to cultivate healthier, more intentional relationships with technology. Christina is the award-winning author of The Joy of Missing Out and Good Burdens, and host of the JOMO(cast) podcast, where she explores the intersection of technology, purpose, and joy.
Developing Your Most Valuable Resource
Thursday, December 10 at 12:30 p.m. EST
Your school mission is only as effective as your weakest teacher. This session focuses on fostering a collaborative environment where administrators and teachers work together in a cycle of feedback and coaching. You’ll gain tools to invest in teacher growth, build trust, and create a culture of teamwork that enhances both teaching quality and student transformation.
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Kori Hockett has served at Wheaton Academy for twenty-eight years. For the past two decades, Kori has served in school administration, including roles as assistant principal and principal. Throughout her time, she has focused on curriculum development, faculty growth, and student life, while leading key initiatives, including implementing an advisory program and advancing college-readiness efforts. She now holds the role of chief academic officer working with the Wheaton Academy Institute and is continuing to shape the academic program and culture at Wheaton Academy. In addition to her leadership at Wheaton Academy, Kori is a sought-after consultant for Christian schools across the United States, where she provides guidance on teacher development and instructional excellence.
In the Loops Coming in 2027
January 21: Belonging Changes Everything: Creating Schools Where Every Student Matters with Betsy Winkle
February 18: Multiplying Leadership: A School Leader’s Guide to Growing Teacher Leaders with Cory Nickel
March 18: Cultivating Learning Communities of Belonging with Beth Green and Edith van der Boom
April 15: Sowing Seeds; Bible Teaching as Faith Formation with Bob Keeley