Conference Sponsors
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY IRVINE
Tier One Sponsor
Freedom to Explore Your Future and Faith
Concordia University Irvine, part of the Concordia University System, is a private, nonprofit Christian university that is proud to be one of the founding institutions of higher education in Irvine, California. For nearly 50 years, we have prepared students for lives of learning, service, and leadership through distinctive Lutheran education. Today, we educate nearly 4,000 students on campus and online, and our alumni network has grown to over 25,000 worldwide. Concordia is recognized as a top-ranked university for Social Mobility by U.S. News & World Report and a fierce NCAA Division II PacWest competitor.
Rev. Bil Hood
Senior Director of External Relations
Tim Jaeger
Vice President University Advancement, Marketing & Communications
tim.jaeger@cui.edu
Janet Lee
Associate Director of Graduate & Adult Admissions
janet.lee@cui.edu
Dr. Kent Schlichtemeier
Director, Servant Leadership Institute
Dr. Michael Thomas
President
michael.thomas@cui.edu
Concordia University Nebraska
Tier Two Sponsor
Concordia’s online M.Ed. programs provide you with the skills, knowledge and training you need to become a transformational leader and inspire the next generation of learners. As a Lutheran teacher, or a member of a Lutheran congregation, you’ll qualify for a special $340/credit hour rate, the lowest in the CUS.
Jeremy Geidel
Director of Graduate/Adult Admission & Operations
Lutheran Church Extension Fund
Tier Two Sponsor
Since 1978, our commitment to the church and her workers has remained steadfast and uncompromising – especially for a time such as this. The mission of Lutheran Church Extension Fund is to support The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod by ensuring that financial resources and related services are available now and in the future.
Gail Kanneg
Abeka
Tier Two Sponsor
Since 1972, Abeka has supported schools in providing excellent education from a Christian perspective. At our booth, you will find lesson plans, teaching aids, and digital options, all a part of a proven curriculum designed to help any level of teacher achieve success from the start. Each preschool¬ through 12th grade product is based on extensive research and development and is grounded in a Biblical worldview.
Eric Riles and David Tittes
RightNow Media
Tier Two Sponsor
RightNow Media is the world’s largest library of on-demand biblical video content that’s full of resources to help equip your students, staff, families, and alumni throughout the week and in the classroom. We believe your mission matters.
Nikki Collins
Concordia Plans
Tier Three Sponsor
Concordia Plans supports LCMS ministries and cares for workers through our employee benefits plans, wellness programs and business solutions. Through our resources and support, we help them take care of themselves and their organizations so that the Word of God continues to spread!
Dawn Crosno
Discover America
Tier Three Sponsor
Discover America provides inspiring educational tours throughout the United States. Our tours focus on America's Christian heritage and are led by experienced Lutheran educators. Come and "Discover America" with us!
Tim Morner
datours.com
Riverside Insights
Tier Three Sponsor
John Hurley
john.hurley@riversideinsights.com
riversideinsights.com
Lutheran Special Education Ministries Tier Four Sponsor
Our mission as a Christian ministry is to serve schools, churches, and families in order to advance the success of children who have learning needs. Our vision as a ministry is to reach out to provide the opportunity for every child to receive specialized learning services.
Stacy McGhee and Dr. Kara Bratton
Grade Link
Tier Four Sponsor
Vincent Yancoskie and Emily Beckman
gradelink.com
Conference exhibitors
Bethlehem Handcrafts
Feras Qumseya and Ghadir Qumseya
Bethlehem Handcrafts
California Nevada Hawaii District
Silas Perez, Administrative Assistant for
Education & Youth
silas@cnh-lcms.org
The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod
Amy Scholz – Mission Advancement, Representative
Thrivent
Fred Chambers, Nacho Brache, Nathan Beck, Jeremy Nelson, & Nicole Pearson