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Thursday, April 9, 2026
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Central
Registration and Badge Pickup
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Central
Registration and Badge Pickup
Location: Hall D Lobby
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Central
Professional Learning Session 1
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Central
(109) From Gratitude to Growth: Building a Plan to Steward, Engage, and Recognize Donors
Location: 208AB
Speaker:
Amy Hall
– The Fulcrum Foundation
School Sustainability and Stewardship
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Central
Professional Learning Session 6
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Central
(601) 21st Century Classroom Management: Strategies for Success
Location: 205CD
Speaker:
Jessica Werner, Ph.D.
– Northshore Learning
Meeting the Needs of All Students
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Central
(602) Authentic Assessment in Early Childhood
Location: 207AB
Speaker:
Tracie Douglas, M.A.
– Big Shoulders Fund
Co-Speaker:
Antoinette R. Greengard
– Big Shoulders Fund
Instructional Excellence
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Central
(603) Believe in Every Student: Inclusive Enrollment Strategies for Mission-Driven Catholic Schools (En Español)
Location: 101D
Speaker:
Maria Del Amo
– National Catholic Educational Association
School Sustainability and Stewardship
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Central
(604) Building Belonging and Leadership: How a House System Transformed Culture in a Catholic Upper Elementary and Middle School
Location: 209AB
Speaker:
Laura Wrinn
– All Saints Catholic School
Co-Speaker:
Steven Cheeseman, Jr
Forming Our Future
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Central
(605) Building Resilience in a Jesuit Middle School: Labyrinths and the Ignatian Imagination
Location: 204AB
Speaker:
Bryan W. Sokol, Ph.D.
– Saint Louis University
Co-Speaker:
Josh Goldman, M.S.W.
– Saint Louis University
Panelist:
Gene Brion
– Loyola Academy of St. Louis
Panelist:
Alexis Micic
– Loyola Academy of St. Louis
Nurturing the Whole Child
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Central
(606) Called to Lead: Lessons from Joan of Arc for Today’s Catholic School Leaders
Location: 211D
Speaker:
Mary P. Davis, Ph.D.
– Diocese of Baton Rouge
Forming Our Future
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Central
(608) Creation Care Across Your Campus, Curriculum, Community, and Culture
Location: 211C
Speaker:
Michael Downs, M.Ed., M.A.
– Bishop O'Dowd High School
School Sustainability and Stewardship
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Central
(609) Effective Partnership with Parents: A Simple Approach to Parent Formation
Location: 200CDE
Speaker:
Alison M. Dahlman
– Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis
Collaborative Leadership
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Central
(610) Formed by the Past: Why Historical Figures are Superior Teaching Tools
Location: 200JI
Speaker:
Matt Sumers, M.A.
– Catholic Textbook Project
Instructional Excellence
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Central
(611) Get Them Writing! Creative Multimodal Approaches for Upper Elementary Writers
Location: 208CD
Speaker:
Jennifer P. Monger
– Archdiocese of Washington
Instructional Excellence
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Central
(612) Guided by Faith, Powered by AI: A Shared Path to Supporting All Catholic Learners
Location: 200AB
Speaker:
Sean J. Smith, Ph.D., Ph.D.
– FIRE Foundation of Kansas City
Co-Speaker:
Mary Brigid Cahill, M.Ed.
– St. Louis Catholic School
Co-Speaker:
Michael N. Faggella-Luby, Ph.D.
– FIRE Foundation of Dallas
Meeting the Needs of All Students
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Central
(613) Hearts of Lambs, Energy of Wolves
Location: 211B
Speaker:
Troy Newlove
– Academy of the Holy Names
Forming Our Future
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Central
(614) Inclusion in Action: Strategies and Stories for Serving All Learners (Panel Session)
Location: 101I
Speaker:
Avery Coats
Speaker:
Lisa Cordell
Speaker:
Kristen Lanier
Co-Speaker:
Kim Shields
Meeting the Needs of All Students
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Central
(615) Learning from Finland: Applying Lessons from Nordic culture to form our Catholic School Cultures
Location: 211A
Speaker:
Kyle Rickbeil, M.Ed.
– St. Joseph's Catholic School
Nurturing the Whole Child
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Central
(616) Leveraging Strong Roots for a Sustainable Future: Multiage Catholic Schools
Location: 205AB
Speaker:
Debra Sullivan, Ed.D.
– Andrew M. Greeley Center for Catholic Education
Co-Speaker:
Kaitlin Reichart
School Sustainability and Stewardship
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Central
(617) Math Fluency: Moving Beyond Basic Facts
Location: 101A
Speaker:
Christine Sullivan
– St. John Paul II Catholic School (Minneapolis, MN)
Instructional Excellence
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Central
(618) Mission Growth: Connecting Faith and Reason in Accreditation
Location: 200G
Speaker:
Andrew Kremer, Ph.D.
– The Catholic University of America
Forming Our Future
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Central
(619) Music as a Language of Faith
Location: 208AB
Speaker:
Steve Angrisano
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Central
(620) Priestly Leadership in Catholic Schools: What Award-Winning Pastors Do in Their Schools
Location: 202A
Speaker:
Jim King, Ph.D.
– Saints and Scholars Consulting
Speaker:
Melissa Link, D.Min.
– Archdiocese of Chicago
Collaborative Leadership
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Central
(621) Reaching Every Learner: Evidence-Based Practices to Support All Students
Location: 101J
Speaker:
Alyshia M. Koerner, Ed.S.
– Archdiocese of Atlanta - Holy Redeemer Catholic School
Meeting the Needs of All Students
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Central
(622) Selling Catholic Schools the Digital Way: Lessons from Big-Box Retailers
Location: 206AB
Speaker:
Sarah Toepfer
– Diocese of Grand Rapids
Co-Speaker:
Owen Logue
– Archdiocese of Philadelphia
School Sustainability and Stewardship
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Central
(623) The Journey to Excellence: A Case Study in Catholic School Culture Change
Location: 101B
Speaker:
Scott E. Barron, M.Ed
– School Growth LLC
Panelist:
Tom Hood, B.S., M.S.
– St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School
Panelist:
Rob Bridges, Ph.D.
– Cathedral High School
Panelist:
Nick Tanis, M.A.
– Christ the King Catholic School
Collaborative Leadership
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Central
(625) Twice Blessed, Twice Exceptional: Integrating Faith and Evidence-Based Practice for 2e Learners in Catholic Schools
Location: 101H
Speaker:
Janette Boazman, Ph.D.
– University of Dallas
Meeting the Needs of All Students
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Central
State Level Advocacy
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Central
(3023) State Level Advocacy
Location: 210AB
Speaker:
Jennifer Daniels
– United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Central
Expo Hall Open
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Central
Expo Hall Open
Location: Expo Hall D
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Central
Chapel
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Central
Chapel
Location: 102 B
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Central
Professional Learning Session 7
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Central
(701) Beauty, Wonder, and the Catholic Classroom
Location: 211A
Speaker:
Justin T. Shay
– The St. Paul Seminary
Forming Our Future
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Central
(702) Believe and Lead: A Transformative Servant Leadership Model to Deepen Mission Fidelity and Inspire Sustainable Catholic School Governance (En Español)
Location: 205CD
Speaker:
Raul R. Nieves
– 2719272
Collaborative Leadership
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Central
(703) Cultivating a Sacramental Worldview Across the Curriculum
Location: 211C
Speaker:
Sister Bethany Marie Miller, SCTJM, M.A.
– Roman Catholic
Forming Our Future
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Central
(704) Dante's Lessons for Teachers
Location: 101C
Speaker:
William Junker, Ph.D.
– University of St. Thomas
Instructional Excellence
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Central
(705) Empowering Catholic Schools Through Standardized Financial Reporting and Benchmarking
Location: 200F
Speaker:
Judy Logan
– Emmaus Partners
Co-Speaker:
Jim Weiland, C.P.A.
– Emmaus Partners
School Sustainability and Stewardship
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Central
(706) F Does Not Mean Failure: 4 Fs that Flourish in Catholic Schools
Location: 101B
Speaker:
John J. Serio, M.A., M.Ed.
– Cristo Rey Tampa Salesian High School; Mary Help of Christians Center
Co-Speaker:
Will Summer, M.Ed.
– Cathedral Chapel School
Nurturing the Whole Child
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Central
(707) Forming the Formaters – Whole-Teacher Formation for Whole-Child Education
Location: 101D
Speaker:
Molly E. McMahon, Ph.D.
– Boston College
Co-Speaker:
Michael Nicholson, Ed.D.
– Xaverian Brothers High School
Nurturing the Whole Child
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Central
(708) Fundraising Momentum: Practical Strategies from Corporate America & Collegiate Advancement
Location: 206AB
Speaker:
Tony Mullen
– Saint Thomas Academy
Co-Speaker:
Seamus Kelly
– Saint Thomas Academy
School Sustainability and Stewardship
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Central
(709) Generational Grief: Creating a Space to Be Seen and Heard
Location: 207AB
Speaker:
Kathleen R. Massmann, Ph.C., LPCC, FT, IPPE-C, CPLC
– Healing Moments Counseling and Saint Michael Catholic School (St Michael, MN)
Co-Speaker:
Nathan LaLiberte, M.Div.
– Catholic
Collaborative Leadership
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Central
(710) Leading with Purpose: How Catholic School Leaders Can Use AI to Lighten the Load and Lead with Clarity
Location: 209AB
Speaker:
Shannon N. Tabaldo, Ed.D.
– Loyola Marymount University
Instructional Excellence
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Central
(711) Literacy Leadership for Student Success
Location: 208CD
Co-Speaker:
Phil Singewald, Ed.S.
– Groves Literacy Partnerships®
Speaker:
Brigid Berger
Meeting the Needs of All Students
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Central
(713) Middle School Mayhem—Transformed by Love
Location: 211B
Speaker:
Patricia M. McCormack, IHM, Ed.D.
– IHM Formative Support for Parents and Teachers
Forming Our Future
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Central
(714) Middle School in the Middle of It All: Helping Teachers Protect Connection, Character, and Focus Amid Growing Digital Pressures
Location: 200AB
Speaker:
Melanie H. Hempe, B.S.N.
– ScreenStrong
Speaker:
Adriana U. Stacey, M.D.
– ScreenStrong
Meeting the Needs of All Students
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Central
(715) Parents as Partners: Accompaniment for Parents of Students with Disabilities
Location: 205AB
Speaker:
Crystal Brooks, Ed.S., CCC-SLP
– Inclusion Solutions, LLC
Co-Speaker:
Colleen McCoy-Cejka, Ed.D.
– Inclusion Solutions, LLC
Meeting the Needs of All Students
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Central
(716) School Choice, We have it! Handling the Change in Student Population
Location: 210AB
Speaker:
Julie C. Delaney, Ph.D.
– St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church and Augustana College
Meeting the Needs of All Students
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Central
(718) Service Learning Roundtable Discussion
Location: 204AB
Speaker:
Cari Foster, DMIN, D.Min.
– Lake Catholic High School
Forming Our Future
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Central
(719) Shining Light in the Digital Sphere: Forming Students for Online Discipleship
Location: 200JI
Speaker:
Katy McGillin
– St. Joseph Catholic School
Co-Speaker:
Heide Tanner
Instructional Excellence
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Central
(720) Strengths-Based Teams: Building Connection, Community, and Collective Impact
Location: 200CDE
Speaker:
Julie Widman, Ed.D.
– Friendzy
Speaker:
Joy Roberts, Ed.D.
– Friendzy
Collaborative Leadership
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Central
(721) The Legacy of American Catholic Education: Centered in the Eucharist, Cultivated in the Liturgy, Inspired by Pope Leo XIV
Location: 200G
Speaker:
Angela M. Johnson, Ed.D.
– Archdiocese of San Francisco - Department of Catholic Schools
Forming Our Future
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Central
(722) Walking the Tightropes: Supporting High School Religion Teachers Amid Competing Demands
Location: 203AB
Speaker:
Nicholas Hurt, Ph.D.
– Diocese of San Diego
Instructional Excellence
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Central
Science of Reading ECE Placeholder
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Central
(3043) Science of Reading ECE Placeholder
Location: 208AB
11:20 AM - 12:30 PM
Central
Keynote Speaker/Closing Ceremonies
Keynote Speaker:
Sr. Mary Grace
11:20 AM - 12:30 PM
Central
Keynote Speaker/Closing Ceremonies
Location: Hall C
Speaker:
Steve F. Cheeseman, Ed.D.
– National Catholic Educational Association
Keynote Speaker:
Sr. Mary Grace
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Central
Closing Eucharistic Liturgy
Celebrant:
Thomas Zinkula, DD, J.D., J.C.L.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Central
Closing Eucharistic Liturgy
Location: Hall C
Celebrant:
Archbishop Thomas Zinkula, D.D., J.D., J.C.L.
2:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Central
NCEA Catholic School Recognition
2:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Central
NCEA Catholic School Recognition
Location: Symphony Ballroom
