Early Ed Conferences: Northwest

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Anchorage Early Ed Conference

September 17, 2010
Anchorage Christian School, Anchorage, AK

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Early Bird Deadline: September 1, 2010

Presenter: Leanne Leak
ACSI Early Education Field Director, Western States

As Early Education Field Director, Leanne Leak supports early educators in the Western States. Leanne was one of the co-authors of ACSI’s Early Education Director’s Manual and has written for Christian Early Education magazine and the Early Education Leaders Report.
Leanne holds a degree in Child Development from California State University, Sacramento. Prior to working for ACSI, she directed a large church-sponsored early education program.

Keynote Title: Our Central Task: Faith Development in Young Children  

Portland Early Ed Conference

October 9, 2010
Crowne Plaza Convention Center Hotel, Portland, OR

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Presenter: Cheryl Cranston
Inspirational Speaker, Educational Trainer, and Health Coach
Former Assistant Director of Early Education
ACSI Northwest Regional Office

With over 27 years’ experience in the field of education, Cheryl Cranston has traveled extensively as a trainer, inspirational speaker, health coach and consultant for early childhood programs. Cheryl is known for her humor and ability to educate, motivate and inspire—helping early educators look “through the eyes of a child.”

Cheryl holds a masters degree in education and a bachelor’s degree in speech communication. Currently, she serves as adjunct faculty in the Child Development Program at Vanguard University, while also guest speaking at various conferences and events around the country. Most recently, Cheryl has served as Assistant Director of Early Education for the Northwest Region of ACSI. She also worked for the corporate offices of KinderCare Learning Centers as an accreditation manager and field trainer. She has been an elementary principal, taught high school and middle school speech and English, and has been named into the Who’s Who of America’s Teachers three times.

For over 20 years, Cheryl has greatly enjoyed speaking and ministering at churches, church conferences and women’s retreats. She makes her home in Gresham, OR with Rick, her husband of 35 years. She has three grown children and two preschool grandchildren—who keep her supplied with training stories!

Keynote Title: The Essential Piece
Endnote Title: When Monkeys Become a Nuisance

Worship Leader: Jon Bauer, recording artist

The heart and message of Jon Bauer, Canada’s Gospel Music Association’s 2008 Male Vocalist of the Year has found favor with a wide audience; that worship is more than music…it’s a lifestyle. With over 12 years experience as a worship leader, artist, speaker, and teacher, Jon now tours internationally as a full time artist. From services and concerts, to seminars and schools Jon permeates borders between the church and classroom. His teaching background has given Jon the unique gift to train and equip both in the church and school setting. Whether singing to thousands or sharing in an intimate seminar setting, Jon’s authentic nature draws people in to worship God.

With three popular worship CD’s that have garnered numerous nominations and awards from Worship Album of the Year to Artist of the Year, Jon’s passion is to help all generations know God and make Him known.

Not new to the industry, Jon’s U.S. debut entitled Light of Another World marks his 4th collection of original music and is being produced by Rusty Varenkamp (co-producer for Rush of Fools, Bebo Norman, 10th Avenue North, Meredith Andrews and more) and includes passionate lyrics directed towards the church including standout tracks “Forevermore,” “Come & Save Us,” and the title track “Light of Another World.”

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