DOL-IN Teacher Day 2026

DOL-IN Teacher Day 2026

Welcome to DTD 2026! We are so excited to have everyone gathered today to celebrate the mission of the Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana. As you look over the schedule for the day, teachers should select one "topic-based" session (1:10-1:50pm) and one "networking" session (2-2:45pm).

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8:00am EDT

Arrival, Check In, Donuts & Coffee, Group Photos TBA

8:45am EDT

Opening Prayer & Welcome Rosary Hall

9:00am EDT

Chris McKenna (Pt. 1) TBAChris McKenna

10:15am EDT

10:30am EDT

Chris McKenna (Pt. 2) TBAChris McKenna

11:45am EDT

General Reminders TBA

12:00pm EDT

Lunch (12-12:15 "A" Pickup; 12:15-12:30 "B" Pickup), Fellowship, Rosary Garden, Adoration Chapel, Group Photos, Confession, Merciful Help Center TBA

1:10pm EDT

Discovering Blessings in Our Suffering TBACarol Wagner • Deacon Rick Wagner Early Learning: Behavior and Belonging- the Connected Classroom TBABetsy Tuholski Equipped: Practical Tools for Teachers Managing Mental Health in the Classroom TBAJustin Griswold Kids From 1-92- Why it is Important to Understand the Fall TBAFr. Coady Owens New Teacher Orientation: The Mission of Catholic Education TBAJames McNeany • Christine Williams PowerSchool: Student Observations & Referrals in Power Teacher Pro TBASuzanne Bowser Setting a Supportive Environment for Student Success TBAMelissa Santos Spiritual Direction for Educators in Catholic Schools TBAFr. William Summerlin Tier 1 Interventions Work for All! TBAAmanda Arnold Tiers of Support in a Faith-Filled Environment TBATim Fletcher • Jennifer McNeany Unpacking AI in the Classroom with Magnifica Humanitas TBAGrace Hageboeck

2:00pm EDT

Collaborative Session: 1st Grade TBAPolly Thomas (SLDM) Collaborative Session: 2nd Grade TBAAlanna Bender (St. Lawrence) Collaborative Session: 3rd Grade TBAKristy Worthington (SLDM) Collaborative Session: 4th Grade TBAMichael Mino (OLMC) Collaborative Session: 5th Grade TBAKristen Wolf (OLMC) Collaborative Session: Business/Tech TBAMatthew Newkirk (Central Catholic) Collaborative Session: Fine Arts TBAMarcia Murphy (Guerin Catholic) Collaborative Session: Health & Wellness (Middle to High School) TBACharlie Roberts (Central Catholic) Collaborative Session: Kindergarten TBAJessica Fricke (Holy Cross) Collaborative Session: Language Arts (Middle to High School) TBAKrista Stubbs (Guerin Catholic) Collaborative Session: Math (Middle to High School) TBAVickie Slinker (Central Catholic) Collaborative Session: Preschool TBAAmy Prather (OLG) • Jerilynne Welch (OLG) Collaborative Session: Science (Middle to High School) TBATricia Van Slyke (Central Catholic) Collaborative Session: Social Studies (Middle to High School) TBAAllen Hughes (OLMC) Collaborative Session: Special Education/Interventionist TBAKate Bentivoglio Collaborative Session: Theology TBAThomas Sheridan (Guerin Catholic) Collaborative Session: World Languages (Middle to High School) TBAFrau Weintraut (Central Catholic)

2:50pm EDT

Mass Prelude TBA

3:00pm EDT

Mass/ Closing Comments TBABishop Doherty

DOL-IN Teacher Day 2026

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