ABOUT
Schools United Southwest Florida
A powerful gathering designed to strengthen and encourage Christian educators in both their professional roles and spiritual walk.
Southwest Florida Christian Academy
Friday, February 13, 2026
$25.00 per person, including refreshments and lunch
schoolsunitedswfl@sfcakings.org
preliminary CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
7:15 – 7:50 AM:
Registration | Coffee | Fellowship
7:55 – 8:10 AM:
Praise & Worship
8:10 – 8:30 AM:
Welcome & Introductions
8:40 – 9:30 AM:
Main Session 1
9:30 – 9:50 AM:
Break
9:50 – 10:20 AM:
Main Session 2
10:20 – 10:30 AM
Announcements
10:45 – 11:30 AM:
Breakout Session 1
11:30 – 12:30 PM:
Lunch
12:30 – 1:15 PM:
Breakout Session 2
1:30 – 2:45 PM:
Roundtables/Peer Networking Sessions
3:00 – 3:15 PM:
Closing Session
SAMPLE BREAKOUT SESSION TOPICS:
Meet 2026 Keynote Speakers
Nick Vujicic
Evangelist and Motivational Speaker
Nick Vujicic (pronounced voo-yi-chich) was born without arms or legs, but in spite of his physical limitations, his courage and tenacity for life have caused him to become one of the biggest motivational speakers in the world, known as an expert on resilience and reframing challenges.
Since his first speaking engagement at age 19, Nick has traveled around the world. He has shared his story with millions, sometimes in stadiums filled to capacity, speaking to a range of diverse groups such as students, teachers, young people, business professionals and church congregations of all sizes.
He is an author, musician, actor and the founder of NickV Ministries, an international nonprofit whose purpose is to saturate the world with the Gospel and unite the body of Christ. Since 2005, over one million people have made a decision for Christ through his ministry. Their goal is to reach one billion more by 2028.
Emily Pigott
ACSI Vice President of Educational Resources & Student Programs
Emily Pigott serves as Vice President of Educational Resources and Student Programs at the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), providing leadership to a global portfolio that includes curriculum, professional development, assessments, and student leadership initiatives. With more than 26 years of experience in Christian education, she is passionate about equipping educators and students to lead with courage and conviction.
Serving as a global speaker, trainer, and consultant, Emily has invested in thousands of educators and students worldwide, focusing on biblical worldview integration, leadership development, and transformative education. She has a proven track record for developing innovative, Christ-centered programs, from international student competitions to educator training experiences, that inspire excellence while keeping the gospel central.
Emily holds a Master of Education from Southeastern University and is the co-author of The School of Leadership Curriculum. Married to her husband Gene for over 32 years, she is the proud mother of two sons, Joshua and Jacob. Her family enjoys exploring the outdoors, hiking, and experiencing countries and cultures around the world.