Speaker Series


Each year, Churchill Center & School invites parents, professionals, and the community to learn from nationally recognized speakers in the field of learning disabilities, child development, and learning.

Speakers are the most prominent professionals in their field, and have shared their insights and methods with students, alumni, parents, educators, and other local community members.

Past Speakers Include:

  • Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, Neuroscientist, Educator and Author
  • Drs. Bennett and Sally Shaywitz, The Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity
  • Rick Lavoie, Learning Consultant
  • Dr. Jerome Schultz, Anxiety Disorders Expert
  • Dr. Michael Thompson, Author and Psychologist Specializing in Children and Families
  • Ben Foss, Author and Founder of Headstrong Nation
  • Barbara Wilson, Author and Co-Founder of Wilson Language Training®

For more information on Churchill’s Speaker Series, check out our upcoming events below or email Rachel Wheatley at rwheatley@churchillstl.org.


Reviews from Speaker Series Attendees:

  • “Rick’s amazing stories that keep you learning were so beneficial!”
    – Speaker Series Attendee: Rick Lavoie, Educator Session
  • “Benefitted from expanding my knowledge on different tools and techniques to help my child learn.”
    – Speaker Series Attendee: Barbara Wilson, Parent Session
  • “Ben was great about explaining how to let go of the ‘dyslexic’ hang-ups.”
    – Speaker Series Attendee: Ben Foss, General Session
  • “We have so many kids who have anxiety and now I feel more knowledgeable in how to help them.”
    – Speaker Series Attendee: Jerome Schultz, PhD., Educator Session
  • Ms. Jessica Minahan’s workshop on “Practical Strategies for Reducing Anxiety or Oppositional Behavior” was the most helpful seminar I have attended in recent history. The strategies she presented were practical and Ms. Minahan was knowledgeable and engaging. Thank you for providing such a quality professional development.”
    – Speaker Series Attendee: Judy Niehaus, Clinical Therapist

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Churchill’s Speaker Series Presents… Peggy Campbell-Rush

Peggy Campbell-Rush

Churchill Center & School's Speaker Series Presents...
PEGGY CAMPBELL-RUSH!

WHAT: Parenting Pitfalls, Perils and Precious Moments
WHEN: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
TIME: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
WHERE:
Churchill Center & School
1021 Municipal Center Drive | Town & Country, MO 63131

COST: NO Fee to Attend!
PLEASE RSVP at: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/mw7cyvv/lp/32b223a9-0350-435f-9140-a96b502d99de

"PARENTING PITFALLS, PERILS AND PRECIOUS MOMENTS:"
• Some days are going to be tough and this workshop values that and offers ideas to give you some "grace."
• This workshop will provide you with parenting tips, research-based ideas and permission to be the best parent you can be.
• Social media is very harsh on parents. This workshop will "center" you and give you some laughter and fortitude to do the "hardest joy you will ever love!"

SPONSORED BY: Mr. & Mrs. Parker B. Condie, Sr. Fund

LEARN MORE ABOUT PEGGY: https://peggycampbell-rush.weebly.com/

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For questions or more information about Churchill Center & School’s Sandra K. Gilligan School Partnerships & Outreach Program, contact Rachel Wheatley, Director of Sandra K. Gilligan School Partnerships & Outreach Program, at 314-997-4343 or rwheatley@churchillstl.org.

Churchill's proven methods and well-trained faculty change the lives of children who struggle with dyslexia, ADHD and other learning disabilities.