WELCOME TO THE 2025 EDUCATORS' SUMMIT
ABOUT THE 2025 SUMMIT
JOIN US JULY 10 - 13 FOR OUR ANNUAL EDUCATORS' SUMMIT.
Transformational Learning: Educating Minds, Hearts, and Souls.
Where educators, administrators, and parents come together to explore how we can cultivate not just academic excellence but holistic development in students. This event will dive into the power of transformational learning - an approach that nurtures intellectual growth, emotional well-being, and spiritual depth.
2025 SUMMIT SPEAKERS
CHARLIE
KIRK
JAMES
FISHBACK
DR. CHRISTOPHER PERRIN
NATASHA
CRAIN
RILEY
GAINES
DR. BRUCE
LOCKERBIE
ANGIE
TAYLOR
DR. BEN
CARSON
DR. KATHY
KOCH
PASTOR JOHN AMANCHUKWU
BILL
FEDERER
DR. GENE
CRUME
LESLEE
DIRNBERGER
DR. HUTZ
HERTZBERG
DR. CAROL
SWAIN
DAVID
GOODWIN
DR. CHRISTOPHER
YUAN
ALEX
CLARK
JILL
GARNER
DR. CHRIS
FIRESTONE
JENNIFER
BURNS
WHAT CAN PARTICIPANTS EXPECT?
PARTICIPANTS will leave with practical strategies and renewed inspiration
for fostering a learning environment that shapes well-rounded individuals
equipped to face the challenges of the future with wisdom and courage.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This summit is designed for public, private, home-school educators, administrators, and parents. All education advocates will benefit from the outstanding sessions.
2025 EDUCATORS' SUMMIT AGENDA
THURSDAY, JULY 10
1:00 - 7:00PM
5:00 - 7:00PM
CHECK IN
RECEPTION & BOOK SIGNINGS
EVENT CORRIDOR
WELCOME TO THE TUNING POINT ACADEMY 2025 EDUCATORS' SUMMIT!
FRIDAY, JULY 11
7:00AM - NOON
7:30 - 8:30AM
8:30 - 9:00AM
9:00 - 9:30AM
9:30 - 10:15AM
10:15 - 10:25AM
10:25 - 10:40AM
10:40 - 11:10AM
11:10 - 11:45AM
11:45 - 1:00PM
11:45 - 1:00PM
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1:00 - 1:45PM
2:00 - 2:45PM
P
3:00 - 3:25PM
3:25 - 4:05PM
4:15 - 5:00PM
P
5:30 - 7:00PM
CHECK IN
BREAKFAST
WELCOME
DR. BEN CARSON
DR. KATHY KOCH
PASTOR LUCAS MILES
BREAK
DAVID GOODWIN
DR. GENE CRUME
EXHIBIT HALL
LUNCH & LUNCH BREAKOUTS
Implications of historical SCOTUS decision on Private Education - Lunch
Higher Education - Lunch
Pastor's - Lunch
BREAKOUT SESSION 1
BREAKOUT A
Awakening, Not Paralyzing the Smarts
DR. KATHY KOCH
BREAKOUT B
Moving Beyond Labels: The Connection Between Learning and Health
LESLEE DIRNBERGER
BREAKOUT C
Human Flourishing Through Christian Values,
Democracy and Capitalism
DR. GENE CRUME
BREAKOUT D
Transforming the Classroom into a Marketplace
of Ideas
JAMES FISHBACK
BREAKOUT SESSION 2
BREAKOUT A
Awakening, Not Paralyzing the Smarts
DR. KATHY KOCH
BREAKOUT B
Moving Beyond Labels: The Connection Between Learning and Health
LESLEE DIRNBERGER
BREAKOUT C
Human Flourishing Through Christian Values,
Democracy and Capitalism
DR. GENE CRUME
BREAKOUT D
Transforming the Classroom into a Marketplace
of Ideas
JAMES FISHBACK
ANGIE TAYLOR
ALEX CLARK & LESLEE DIRNBERGER
AFFINITY GROUP SESSION
GROUP 1
School Board Member/Public Educators
GROUP 2
Homeschool Educators
GROUP 3
Engaged Parents
GROUP 4
Administrators
GROUP 5
Private School Educators
5C SCHOOL DINNER*
*Pre-registration Required
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EVENT CORRIDOR
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SALON A / B
ROOM 8 / 9
SALON C / D
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Room 8 / 9
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ROOM 8 / 9
MARRIOTT, VERANDA
END OF DAY. OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND STUDENT ACTION SUMMIT.
SATURDAY, JULY 12
7:00AM - NOON
7:30 - 8:30AM
8:30 - 9:00AM
9:00 - 9:40AM
9:40 - 10:15AM
10:15 - 10:30AM
10:30 - 11:10AM
11:10 - 11:45AM
11:45 - 1:00PM
11:45 - 1:00PM
P
1:00 - 1:45PM
2:00 - 2:45PM
P
3:10 - 3:35PM
3:35 - 4:05PM
4:15 - 5:00PM
CHECK IN
BREAKFAST
WELCOME
DR. CAROL SWAIN
DR. CHRISTOPHER PERRIN
BREAK
DR. CHRISTOPHER YUAN
NATASHA CRAIN
EXHIBIT HALL
LUNCH & LUNCH BREAKOUT
Called to Start a 5c School? - Lunch
BREAKOUT SESSION 1
BREAKOUT A
How to Be a Good Teacher
DR. CHRISTOPHER PERRIN
BREAKOUT B
Helping Students Think Rightly About Sexuality DR. CHRISTOPHER YUAN
BREAKOUT C
Equipping Kids with Confident Faith in a
Secular Culture
NATASHA CRAIN
BREAKOUT D
Grounded in Truth: Self-Respect Over Self-Esteem JILL GARNER
BREAKOUT SESSION 2
BREAKOUT A
How to Be a Good Teacher
DR. CHRISTOPHER PERRIN
BREAKOUT B
Helping Students Think Rightly About Sexuality
DR. CHRISTOPHER YUAN
BREAKOUT C
Equipping Kids with Confident Faith in a
Secular Culture
NATASHA CRAIN
BREAKOUT D
Grounded in Truth: Self-Respect Over Self-Esteem
JILL GARNER
BILL FEDERER
JILL GARNER
AFFINITY GROUP SESSION
GROUP 1
Homeschool
GROUP 2
5C/University Model
GROUP 3
Public/Charter
GROUP 4
Private
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EVENT CORRIDOR
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SALON A / B
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Room 8 / 9
SALON C / D
GRAND BALLROOM
SALON A / B
ROOM 8 / 9
SALON C / D
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SALON A / B
ROOM 8 / 9
SALON C / D
END OF DAY. OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND STUDENT ACTION SUMMIT.
SUNDAY, JULY 13
7:30 - 8:30AM
8:30 - 9:00AM
9:00 - 9:40AM
9:40 - 10:15AM
10:15 - 10:40AM
10:40 - 10:50AM
10:50 - 11:05AM
11:05 - 11:30AM
BREAKFAST
DR. HUTZ HERTZBERG
PASTOR JOHN AMANCHUKWU
RILEY GAINES
CHARLIE KIRK
5C School Recognition
CHARLIE KIRK & JENNIFER BURNS
BREAK
Closing Comments
DR. HUTZ HERTZBERG & JENNIFER BURNS
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END OF TUNING POINT ACADEMY 2025 EDUCATORS' SUMMIT.
WHAT WILL PARTICIPANTS LEARN?
PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN the importance of spiritual formation in educational settings, how to be educators who lead by example and how to practically incorporate faith in learning.
The role of parents and educators in shaping a transformational learning culture including how to cultivate resilience, character and purpose in students.
Practical strategies for creating an environment that nurtures both academic and emotional intelligence.
EVENT & LODGING DETAILS
REGISTRATION: This event has no registration fees. Registration includes the speaker sessions, breakouts and meals listed in the agenda above.
LOCATION: Marriott Tampa Water Street in downtown Tampa,Florida, July 10th-13th.
ADDRESS: Marriott Tampa Water Street, 505 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602
LODGING: Limited discounted hotel room block available for 3 nights, (Thursday-Saturday) at the Hilton Tampa Downtown. More hotel accommodation information with your registration confirmation email. Discounted room blocks ends June 17.
AFFILIATES: Additional 50% reimbursement benefit for hotel rooms at the Hilton Tampa Downtown while available. More hotel accommodation information to come with registration confirmation email. Benefits ends June 17.
Apply to become an affiliate today! No cost to become an affiliate, just benefits! Visit the Association website.
FURTHER QUESTIONS?
FRANCINE QUINTERO
Director of Communications and Events
Welcome to the Educators' Summit website!
If you have further questions, email me at francine@tpusa.com.