Do you ever wonder what you can legally say about faith and religion as a Christian teacher in a public school? How can you be an ambassador for the kingdom and honor the authorities God has put over you? Listen as Linda talks with Heather Kohnen from Christian Educators about your rights and how God can use you in a public school.
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00:00 Navigating Faith in Public Schools
04:01 Understanding Legal Boundaries
10:26 Teaching Religion in the Classroom
15:23 Encouraging Student Conversations
21:35 Student-Led Religious Activities
25:01 Personal Expressions of Faith
29:57 Empowering Colleagues and Students
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Heather has spent over 30 years in education. She currently is serving as the director of the AWAKE Experience and Leadership Development Coordinator for Christian Educators. Her heart is to encourage and equip educators so they can be thriving ambassadors for Jesus on their campuses. When she is not working with teachers, Heather loves to spend time with her amazing family, which include two sweet granddaughters.
Heather Kohnen
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