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Diocese of Baton Rouge
Catholic Schools Office
2016 Catholic Educators Gathering
August 2, 2016
Baton Rouge River Center
275 South River Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Evangelizing Hearts
Educating Minds
Encouraging Talent
Embracing the Future!
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Welcome to the 2016 Catholic Educators Gathering!
Bishop Robert W. Muench
Diocese of Baton Rouge
2016 Catholic Schools Office Staff
Dr. Melanie B. Verges, Superintendent
Mr. Michael Miller, Assistant Superintendent
Mrs. Linda Raush, Curriculum Specialist
Mrs. Dianne Talbot, Instruction Specialist
Mrs. Christie Francis, Department Secretary
Ms. Joni Herrmann, Secretary to the Superintendent
Department of Special Education
Mrs. Bethany Robicheaux, Director
Mrs. Teresa Rodney, Administrative Assistant
Department of Child Nutrition
Mrs. Lynda Carville, Director
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Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Schools
2016 Catholic Educators Gathering
Prayer Service & Commissioning
River Center Ballroom
Welcome
Mr. Michael
Miller Good morning and WELCOME to the 2016 Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Educators
Gathering. As we embark on a new school year, we place our trust in our all-knowing God,
beginning with unified prayer and asking the Holy Spirit to work within our hearts, minds
and souls; allowing Him to guide us into growing seeds of mercy.
Let us begin in song & praise
Opening Song: Seed, Scattered and Sown
Seed, scattered and sown, wheat, gathered and grown,
bread, broken and shared as one, the Living Bread of God.
Vine, fruit of the land, wine, work of our hands,
one cup that is shared by all; the Living Cup, the Living Bread of God.
1. Is not the bread we break a sharing in our Lord?
Is not the cup we bless the blood of Christ outpoured?
Seed, scattered and sown...
2. The seed which falls on rock will wither and will die.
The seed within good ground will flower and have life.
Seed, scattered and sown...
3. As wheat upon the hills was gathered and was grown,
So may the church of God be gathered into one.
Seed, scattered and sown...
Invitation to Prayer
Bishop Muench Peace be with you.
All And with your spirit.
Bishop Muench
Heavenly Father, we thank you for the gift of today as we gather in love and service. We
offer ourselves to you during our time together as we open our hearts to Your Word. We
ask You to pour your love deep within our hearts as we grow the seeds of mercy through
our words and deed, following your Son, Jesus Christ, who is the face of mercy. Enlighten
our minds with the gifts of the Holy Spirit, allowing Him to make our efforts bear good
fruit. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with the Holy Spirit,
one God forever and ever.
All
Amen
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Deacon
Steven C.
Gonzales
A Reading from the Gospel of Matthew (Mt. 13:1-9, 18-23, 31-32)
On that day, Jesus went out of the house and sat down by the sea. Such large crowds
gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat down, and the whole crowd stood
along the shore. And he spoke to them at length in parables, saying: “A sower went out to
sow. And as he sowed, some seed fell on the path, and birds came and ate it up. Some fell
on rocky ground, where it had little soil. It sprang up at once because the soil was not
deep, and when the sun rose it was scorched, and it withered for lack of roots. Some seed
fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked it. But some seed fell on rich soil
and produced fruit, a hundred or sixty or thirtyfold.
“Hear then the parable of the sower. The seed sown on the path is the one who hears the
word of the kingdom without understanding it, and the evil one comes and steals away
what was sown in his heart. The seed sown on rocky ground is the one who hears the word
and receives it at once with joy. But he has no root and lasts only for a time. When some
tribulation or persecution comes because of the word, he immediately falls away. The seed
sown among thorns is the one, who hears the word, but then worldly anxiety and the lure
of riches choke the word and it bears no fruit. But the seed sown on rich soil is the one who
hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and yields a hundred or sixty or
thirtyfold.
He proposed another parable to them. “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that
a person took and sowed in a field. It is the smallest of all the seeds, yet when full-grown it
is the largest of plants. It becomes a large bush, and the ‘birds of the sky come and dwell
in its branches.’”
The Gospel of the Lord
All Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ!
Reflection
Bishop Muench Reflection
Meditative Song: Prayer of St. Francis Verse 1: Verse2: Make me a channel of your peace. Make me a channel of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me bring your love. Where there’s despair in life, let me bring hope.
Where there is injury, your pardon, Lord, Where there is darkness only light,
And where there’s doubt, true faith in you. And where there’s sadness ever joy.
Refrain: Verse 3: Oh Master, grant that I may never seek Make me a channel of your peace. So much to be consoled as to console. It is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
To be understood as to understand, In giving of ourselves that we receive,
To be loved as to love with all my soul. And in dying that we’re born to eternal life.
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Intercessory Prayers
Bishop Muench As we continue this day, let us be mindful of the special needs in our world…
Mrs. Ellen Lee, President Principals
Association
For Pope Francis, and for his prayer intention for August, that Christians may live the
gospel, giving witness to faith, honesty, and love of neighbor, we pray to the Lord…
All
Lord, hear our prayer
I:
For unity and peace in the world, nation, and community, we pray to the Lord…
All Lord, hear our prayer
I:
For Bishop Muench, our diocesan priests, seminarians, religious and lay ministers, that
they be strengthened in their calling, and for an increase in vocations, we pray to the
Lord…
All
Lord, hear our prayer
I:
For all who serve in Catholic schools, that the Holy Spirit may increase their zeal, wisdom
and endurance to grow the seeds of mercy, we pray to the Lord…
All
Lord, hear our prayer
I:
For those who have died, that God may grant the gift of eternal salvation, we pray to the
Lord…
All
Lord, hear our prayer
I:
For the special intentions we hold deep in our hearts, we pray to the Lord…
All
Lord, hear our prayer
Bishop Muench
Heavenly Father, as we entrust these prayers to you, in all your goodness, we also thank
you for the start of our school year. Embrace us with your love, empower us with your
mercy, and enliven our hearts to do your will. We ask all this through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
All
Amen
As you help us by your prayers,
Then many will give thanks on our behalf
for the gracious favor granted us
in answer to the prayers of many.
- 2 Corinthians 1:11
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Commissioning Ceremony
Bishop Robert Muench Greetings of peace and grace to you all in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ!
All And with your spirit.
Bishop Muench
Let us pray: God, our Father, your love was, is, and will always be so profound
that you can only be proclaimed as the living Lord. Grant that our schools and our
lives will forever give testimony to your love and your faithful presence. Grace us
now with your Spirit as we gather to share our commitment to Catholic schools for
your honor and glory.
All Amen!
Bishop Muench
Let us arise and pronounce with conviction our belief that within us dwells the
Spirit of God who empowers our efforts and invigorates our commitment to
Catholic education for the sake of the Church and the world.
In the presence of the same Lord, together let us affirm our commitment to fulfill
the vision of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Baton Rouge, to:
Evangelize Hearts
Educate Minds
Encourage Talent
Embrace the Future
All We commit ourselves to that vision.
Bishop Muench Will you infuse the message of the Gospel in all aspects of the educational
program, model a faith-filled life, and pursue personal spiritual development?
All Yes, I will Evangelize Hearts!
Bishop Muench Will you stay current and knowledgeable in the field of learning and provide
students with an enriched learning environment?
All Yes, I will Educate Minds!
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Bishop Muench
God, our Father, we thank you for the gift of Catholic Education in our world.
Please receive the commitment made today. Grace us with your vision to
Evangelize Hearts, Educate Minds, Encourage Talent and Embrace the Future.
We ask all this through your Son, our Lord, Jesus Christ.
All Amen.
Bishop Muench
Will you promote the development of talents in your students by including
opportunities for creativity and by supporting a robust program for extra-
curricular activities such as clubs, sports and the arts?
All Yes, I will Encourage Talent!
Bishop Muench
Will you utilize various methods, including technology, to prepare students for
leadership in the world and will you pursue development in all aspects of
education to remain current in best practices for 21st century education?
All
Yes, I will Embrace the Future!
Closing Hymn: We Are Called
Verse 1
Come! Live in the light!
Shine with the joy and the love of the Lord!
We are called to be light for the kingdom,
To live in the freedom of the city of God!
Refrain
We are called to act with justice.
We are called to love tenderly.
We are called to serve one another, to walk humbly with God.
Verse 2
Come! Open your heart!
Show your mercy to all those in fear!
We are called to be hope for the hopeless,
So all hatred and blindness will be no more!
Refrain
Mr. Michael Miller Introduction of Superintendent
Dr. Melanie B. Verges Superintendent’s Remarks
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Mr. Gregory Dhuyvetter
Superintendent for the Diocese of Orange California
I. 10 Technology Trends that Will Change Education (and the World)
Gregory Dhuyvetter is celebrating his 34th
year in Education. For
the first 28 years he was an English teacher and administrator at
Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, CA, and for the past five
years he has served as Superintendent for the Diocese of Orange
California. Greg received his BA and MA in English from Cal
State University, Fullerton, where he taught for a number of years.
His Master’s in Educational Leadership came from the United
States International University. Greg has been involved in
educational technology for over fifteen years, working with
strategic planning, program development and faculty development,
trying to anticipate and create the new realities of education.
As Superintendent, Greg has spearheaded a number of global
technology initiatives, including centralized bandwidth contracts
for all Diocesan schools, 1:1 digital devices and a focused blended
learning initiative in multiple grades of every school in the
Diocese, and the soon to be launched Diocese-wide digital library.
Greg has presented at conferences for the National Catholic
Educators Association and Chief Executives of Catholic
Education, teacher and principal conferences throughout the United States, and recently in Medellin, Colombia.
He has presented at conferences at the University of Notre Dame and Loyola Marymount University, and he
was the keynote speaker of the national conference on STREAM sponsored by the National Catholic Education
Association at the University of Dayton. Greg’s writings on education, technology, and change are seen
regularly on the site Work with Hope (www.workwithhope.net) and have been cross published to a number of
educational sites. Greg’s most recent published article, “Life on the Other Side of a Tipping Point”, was
featured in the Mifflin Harcourt Journal of Educational Excellence. Greg Dhuyvetter is available for workshops
and conferences with teachers, administrators, or any group facing the challenges of a quickly changing world. II. To Tech as Jesus Did: Gospel Values for Technology Planning & Instruction
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Schedule of Events
7:30 am Early Bird Check-In (Enter to win an iPad, donated by Red Stick Robotics)
8:00 am On-time Check-In
8:30 am
River Center
Ballroom
Call to Order & Welcome
Prayer Service & Commissioning
Superintendent’s Remarks
Early Bird Check In Prize
9:45 am Breakout Session I
11:00 – Noon
12:10 – 1:10 pm
Ballroom
Keynote Session II: Presentation, Lunch & Exhibits (Groups)
1:20 pm Breakout Session III
2:30 pm
Ballroom Keynote Session IV
3:35 pm Closing Prayer & Prizes
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A lactation station for new mothers, located downstairs
in Promotional Room #2 on the Plaza Level next to Exhibit Hall, has been provided.
Breakout Session I 9:45 am – 10:45 am
Rm 1 Spirituality of the USCCB Catechetical Framework Dr. Thomas Ryan
Rm 2 Using Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Novels in Literature Circles Jennifer Nola
Rm 3 Diocese of Baton Rouge – Employee Benefits
Lauren Tarantino
Mona McLean
Nicole Jeanfreau
Miriam Duduak
Rm 4 ACE Scholarships and the Tuition Donation Rebate Arthur Dupre
Rm 5 & 6 Crisis Preparation: Involving Law Enforcement and First Responders Dr. Cindy Ryals
Rm 7 Technology in the High School Language Arts Classroom Alexandra Burris
Rm 8 Fun & Free Technology-based Assessment Tools for Any Subject Marianne Faucheaux
Jennifer Parker
Rm 9 Best of the New:
Collection Development for Middle & High School Libraries
Barbara Roos
Brandi Burton
Jennifer Torkkola
Rm 10 Writing: A Whole Other Voice Phyllis Champagne
Rm 11 The World Wide Lab: Using Online Simulations in STEM Classes Dr. Chris Lundberg
Rm 12 Math and More Tanya Landry
Christine Pichon
Rm 13 Forming Teams as Moral Communities Kristin Sheehan
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Keynote Session II
Presentation, Lunch and Exhibits
(Group Schedules Below)
Lunch will be served in Exhibit Hall 1
A B C D
11:00 am - Noon
Embracing the Future
Keynote Speaker:
Gregory Dhuyvetter
10 Technology Trends
that Will Change
Education (and the
World)
11:00 am - Noon
Embracing the Future
Keynote Speaker:
Gregory Dhuyvetter
10 Technology Trends
that Will Change
Education (and the
World)
11:00 - 11:30 am
Lunch
11:00 – 11:30 am
Exhibits
11:30 am - Noon
Exhibits
11:30 am - Noon
Lunch
12:10 – 12:40 pm
Lunch
12:10 – 12:40 pm
Exhibits
12:10 - 1:10 pm
Embracing the Future
Keynote Speaker:
Gregory Dhuyvetter
10 Technology Trends
that Will Change
Education (and the
World)
12:10 – 1:10 pm
Embracing the Future
Keynote Speaker:
Gregory Dhuyvetter
10 Technology Trends
that Will Change
Education (and the
World)
12:40 – 1:10 pm
Exhibits
12:40 – 1:10 pm
Lunch
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Breakout Session III 1:20 pm – 2:20 pm
Rm 1 Best Practices in Early Childhood Education & Faith Formation Dr. Joseph White
Rm 2 EBRPL’s Kids’ Page! Tara Dearing
Rm 3 Diocesan Librarians Association Amy Donaldson
CSLA Librarians
Rm 4 School Counseling Collaboration Merritt Guercio
Laurie Smith
Rm 5-6 Teacher Table Talks (See Page 18) Various Facilitators
Rm 7 Close Reading in the Classroom Sandy Pizzolato
Rm 8 In Touch With Tomorrow:
Teachers Using Technology to Increase Rigor and Creativity Abby Tate
Rm 9 Infusing Fitness Throughout the Lesson
JiJi Jonas
Christina Courtney
Adele Davis
Rm 10 Healthy Lives Program Jeff Soileau
Rm 11 Concrete - Representational - Abstract Math Instruction to Build
Conceptual Understanding Lacey Mistretta
Rm 12 Math Mash Lynne Guarisco
Rm 13 Sports as Ministry: Play Like a Champion Today Kristin Sheehan
Keynote Session IV: Mr. Gregory Dhuyvetter
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Ballroom
To Tech as Jesus Did: Gospel Values for Technology Planning & Instruction
Announcement of Door Prizes – Winners Must Be Present
Early Bird Check-In Prize
iPad – Donated by Red Stick Robotics, Mr. Jason Devillier
Door Prizes for Booth Visits
1. $50 Gift Card to Nothing But Bundt Cakes - Donated by Gulf Coast Bank & Trust
2. $50 Gift Card to Nothing But Bundt Cakes - Donated by Gulf Coast Bank & Trust
3. $50 Gift Card to Bed Bath & Beyond - Donated by Gulf Coast Bank & Trust
4. $50 Gift Card to Home Depot - Donated by Gulf Coast Bank & Trust
5. $50 VISA Gift Card – Donated by Home & School Association
6. $50 VISA Gift Card – Donated by Home & School Association
TWO School Prizes (Principal Must be Present)
ScreenBeam Units, Conference Room Projectors and Wireless Hubs, including Installation –
Donated by MIS Technology Group
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Session Description Breakout Session I: 9:45 am – 10:45 am
Rm Title Grade Level Presenters Description
1
Spirituality of the
USCCB Catechetical
Framework
Session #101
Grades 9-12
Religion
Dr. Thomas Ryan
Loyola Institute for Ministry
It’s easy to get lost in the finer
points of the U.S. Catholic
Bishops’ 53-page Framework
for the development of high
school catechetical material. By
linking the Framework to Pope
Francis’s commitments and by
attending to its overall
trajectory and individual
courses, this multi-media
presentation teases out the
Framework’s spirituality and
transformative implications for
teachers and students alike.
This presentation also suggests
developmental and formative
best practices and it gestures
toward implications for school
leadership and elementary and
middle school teachers.
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Using Louisiana Young
Readers’ Choice Novels in
Literature Circles
Session #102
Grades 6-8
Reading
Jennifer Nola -
St. Alphonsus School
Students are given a choice of
novels to read from the
Louisiana Young Readers'
Choice nominations. In class,
students will form literature
circles to read, analyze and
discuss their novel with others,
promoting independent study
and higher order thinking.
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Diocese of Baton Rouge
Benefits
Session #103
All employees
of the Baton
Rouge Diocese
Lauren Tarantino –
Hub International
Mona McLean –
United Heathcare
Nicole Jeanfreau –
Unum
Miriam Duduak –
Transamerica
Retirement Services
Health, Dental and Vision
Insurance, 401K, Retirement,
Life Insurance and Short &
Long Term Disability
Insurance offerings will be
explained.
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Session Description Breakout Session I: 9:45 am – 10:45 am
Rm Title Grade Level Presenters Description
4
ACE Scholarships and the
Tuition Donation Rebate
Session #104
All
Administration
&
Faculty
Arthur Dupre,
ACE Scholarships
Louisiana
I will present on the Tuition
Donation Rebate and the
opportunity to provide children
from financially struggling
families a Catholic education
through our privately-funded,
need-based scholarships.
5-6
Crisis Preparation:
Involving Law
Enforcement and First
Responders
Session #105-106
All
Campus Safety
Dr. Cindy Ryals
St. Alphonsus School
The tragic events at Sandy
Hook Elementary in 2014
forced school leaders to re-
evaluate their active shooter
protocols and crisis response
plans. This presentation will
explore the collaborative role
that local law enforcement
agencies and first responders
play in assisting school leaders
in maintaining school safety
and writing a crisis plan. Key
elements of a positive, working
relationship between school
leaders, law enforcement and
first responders will be
discussed.
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Technology in the High
School Language Arts
Classroom
Session #107
Grades 9-12
Language Arts
Alexandra Burris
St. Thomas Aquinas
High School
This presentation will
demonstrate and reflect on the
use of technology in the high
school language arts classroom.
Particular emphasis will be
given to the use of tablets and
iPads. The presentation will
also describe classroom
activities before and after
technology.
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Session Description Breakout Session I: 9:45 am – 10:45 am
Rm Title Grade Level Presenters Description
8
Fun & Free Technology-
based Assessment Tools
for Any Subject
Session #108
Grades PK-8
Technology
Marianne Faucheaux
St. George School
Jennifer Parker
St. George School
Come learn about fun ways to
use free technology based
assessments like Kahoots &
Plickers to assess student
learning in a guided, interactive
classroom environment. These
assessments also provide
immediate feedback to guide
re-teaching when necessary.
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Best of the New:
Collection Development
for Middle & High School
Libraries
Session #109
Grades 6-12
Literacy
Barbara Roos,
Brandi Burton &
Jennifer Torkkola
East Baton Rouge
Public Library
Too busy to wade through the
plethora of new fiction, non-
fiction and graphic novels?
Librarians from the EBRP
Library present their top picks.
10
Writing: A Whole Other
Voice
Session #110
Grades 3-8
English
Phyllis Champagne
St. Aloysius School
This presentation shares ideas
on how to effectively motivate
children to embrace and enjoy
writing as another outlet for
self-expression. It focuses on
processes to be applied in your
classroom as well as providing
samples of finished writing
projects.
11
The World Wide Lab:
Using Online Simulations
in STEM Classes
Session #111
Grades 6-12
STEM
Dr. Chris Lundberg
St. Thomas Aquinas
High School
This presentation will explain
and demonstrate the use of
online simulations as
substitutes for traditional
laboratory assignments in
STEM classes.
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Session Description Breakout Session I: 9:45 am – 10:45 am
Rm Title Grade Level Presenters Description
12
Math and More
Session #112
Grades 3-8
Math
Tanya Landry - St. Louis King of
France School
Christine Pichon – Mater Dolorosa School
Learn fun ways to incorporate
other subjects into math with
some great highly adaptable
hands-on activities.
13
Forming Teams as Moral
Communities
Session #113
All Grades
Athletics
Kristin Sheehan Notre Dame University
Coaches have the responsibility
to develop a team culture that is
positive, inclusive, supportive,
selfless, and just. This session
provides the tools needed to
build a team that is a moral
community.
Breakout Session II: Keynote Speaker Presentation
10 Technology Trends that Will Change Education (and the World)
11:00 – 12:00 (Groups A & B) 12:00 – 1:10 (Groups C & D)
10 Technology Trends that
Will Change Education
(and the World)
All
Greg Dhuyvetter,
Superintendent
for the Diocese of
Orange California
In a world that is changing
daily, how are our teachers,
administrators and technology
specialists to plan for the future
of instruction? The key is not to
look at headlines, breakthrough
products, or fads, but to
examine the greater trends
which these support. This
presentation will examine ten
major trends in technology that
will likely have impact on
education. We will look at
possibilities, challenges, and
the ways teachers and
administrators can prepare for
the elusive horizon of
tomorrow.
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Session Description Breakout Session III: 1:20 pm – 2:20 pm
Rm Title Grade Level Presenters Description
1
Best Practices in Early
Childhood Education
and Faith Formation
Session #301
Grades PK-K
Religion
Dr. Joseph White
Our Sunday Visitor
Publishing and
Curriculum
Pre-K and kindergarten students
have unique learning needs.
Current research in early
childhood education is telling us
more each day about the mind of
young learners and how they
learn best. This workshop,
facilitated by a child psychologist
and early childhood specialist,
will discuss how best to prepare
young learners for academic
success and how to make pre-K
and kindergarten religion class
memorable and FUN.
2
EBRPL's Kids' Page!
Session #302
Grades PK-6
All Subjects
Tara Dearing
East Baton Rouge
Parish Library
Children's Services
The EBRPL's Kids Page is chock
full of great information for
students, from Home Work Help
sites to much more is available -
free!
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Diocesan Librarians
Collaborative
Session #303
All
Librarians
Amy Donaldson
St. Michael High
School
&
CSLA Librarians
All school librarians are invited
to share best practices in this
collaborative session. Bring your
recent conference ideas, new
book titles, and ways to increase
rigor in the research process.
4
School Counseling
Collaborative
Session #304
All Counselors
Merritt Guercio
&
Laurie Smith
St. Aloysius School
We invite all School Counselors
for a brief presentation on hands
on counseling activities. We
encourage anyone attending to
bring his or her favorite lesson or
activity. We will break into small
groups to collaborate.
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Session Description Breakout Session III: 1:20 pm – 2:20 pm
5-6
Teacher Table Talks
Session #305-306
Various
Regina Burris -
St. Joseph School
Grades 5-6 / ELA
Jeri Carroll
St. Joseph School
Grades 7-8
Morgy Fugarino
St. Alphonsus School
Grades 3-5 / ELA
Jennifer Nola
St. Alphonsus School
Grades 6-8
Jennifer Daigle
Ascension Catholic
Grade 1
Alison Lemann
Ascension Catholic
Grade 7 / English
Shannon Messina
St. Michael High
Grades 9-12 / ELA
Sarah Sotile
Ascension Catholic
Grades 9-12 / Math
Lisa Baldridge
St. Michael High
All Grades /
Foreign Language
Dr. Kevin Andrey
St. Michael High
All Grades / Music
John Yount
Holy Family
Grades K-8 / Math
Kim Jones &
Bethannie Barrilleaux
St. John Primary
Grades K-3 / Math
Using Write from the Beginning
strategies to promote the writing
process.
Teaching How to Write a Short
Answer Response.
Using Thinking Maps for Writing;
Raising Reading Levels with
Required Daily Reading.
Strategies for Promoting and
Assessing Independent Reading.
Sparking the Love of Reading
through AR in a First Grade
classroom!
ACT Aspire Writing Prompts
Using Technology to Increase Rigor
in the English classroom.
Cooperative Learning in the Math
Classroom.
The Challenges of Teaching Foreign
Language – Culture, Conversation
Skills, Grammar, Reading Skills,
Technology Incorporation.
Music: Topics of Interest
Math Vertical Team Process
Student Engagement in the Math
Classroom
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Session Description Breakout Session III: 1:20 pm – 2:20 pm
Rm Title Grade Level Presenters Description
7
Close Reading in the
Classroom
Session #307
Grades 2-6
Literacy
Sandy Pizzolato
Ascension Catholic
Diocesan Regional
School
Learn a number of tips on how to
help students increase their
critical reading skills to develop
deeper reading comprehension
through close reading.
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In Touch With
Tomorrow: Teachers
Using Technology To
Increase Rigor and
Creativity
Session #308
All Grades
Technology
Abby Tate
St. Michael the
Archangel High
School
Learn about new and exciting
technology tools that can be used
to transform any classroom into a
21st century classroom.
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Infusing Fitness
throughout the Lesson
Session #309
All Grades
and
All Subjects
JiJi Jonas
Christina Courtney
Adele Davis
The Governor's
Council for Physical
Fitness and Sports
This presentation will include
warm up activities, core lesson
ideas and cool down activities
that promote fitness in a fun and
challenging way. Active Session!
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Healthy Lives Program
Session #310
All Employees
of the Baton
Rouge Diocese
Jeff Soileau
Franciscan Health
and Wellness
Services, Inc.
Healthy Lives TM
Tips on tools for fitting healthy
habits into your everyday life.
Healthy Lives is now available to
all employees! Come learn how
you can participate on the all new
Healthy Lives website, and get
registered for the upcoming Fall
Fitness Challenge.
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Concrete -
Representational -
Abstract Math
Instruction to Build
Conceptual
Understanding
Session #311
Grades K-4
Math
Lacey Mistretta
Ascension Catholic
Elementary School
Common Core, Conceptual
Understanding, Manipulatives...
Come listen, engage, and
understand how these ideas fit
together to ensure students have a
thorough understanding of math
concepts.
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Session Description Breakout Session III: 1:20 pm – 2:20 pm
Rm Title Grade Level Presenters Description
12
Math Mash
Session #312
Grades 9-12
Math
Lynne Guarisco
St. Michael the
Archangel High
School
This presentation will show an
innovative way to factor quadratic
trinomials while limiting the
amount of guess work; how to
remediate and review math
concepts using technology, flipped
classrooms, and review stations;
and how to incorporate writing
skills in solving math problems
using correct math terminology.
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Sports as Ministry: The
"Play Like a Champion
Today" Way
Session #313
All Grades
Athletics
Kristin Sheehan Notre Dame University
The experience of belonging to a
sport team can develop young
people physically as well as
emotionally, morally, and
spiritually. This session will
provide the tools to elevate the
culture of sport.
Keynote Session IV: Mr. Greg Dhuyvetter
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm River Center Ballroom
To Tech as Jesus Did:
Gospel Values for Technology Planning & Instruction
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Presenters (Alphabetically)
Name Title of Presentation Grade Level
Subject Room Session
Andry, Dr. Kevin Teacher Table Talks All
Music
5-6 III
Baldridge, Lisa Teacher Table Talks All
Foreign
Language
5-6
III
Barrilleaux, Bethannie Teacher Table Talks K-3
Math
5-6 III
Burris, Alexandra
Technology in the High School Language Arts
Classroom
9-12
Language Arts
7 I
Burris, Regina Teacher Table Talks 5-6
ELA
5-6 III
Burton, Brandi
Best of the New: Collection Development for
Middle & High School Libraries
6-12
Literacy
9 I
Carroll, Jeri Teacher Table Talks 7-8
Writing
5-6 III
Champagne, Phyllis Writing: A Whole Other Voice 3-8
English
10 I
Courtney, Christina Infusing Fitness throughout the Lesson All 9 III
CSLA Librarians Diocesan Librarians Collaborative All
Librarians
3 III
Daigle, Jennifer Teacher Table Talks Grade 1
Reading
5-6 III
Davis, Adele Infusing Fitness throughout the Lesson All 9 III
Dearing, Tara EBRPL’s Kids’ Page! PK-6
All Subjects
2 III
Dhuyvetter, Greg 10 Technology Trends that Will Change
Education (and the World)
All Ballroom II
Dhuyvetter, Greg To Tech as Jesus Did: Gospel Values for
Technology Planning & Instruction
All Ballroom IV
Donaldson, Amy Diocesan Librarians Collaborative All
Librarians
3 III
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Presenters (Alphabetically)
Name Title of Presentation Grade Level
Subject Room Session
Duduak, Miriam
Diocese of Baton Rouge – Employee Benefits
All 3 I
Dupre, Arthur ACE Scholarships and the Tuition Donation
Rebate
All 4 I
Faucheaux, Marianne
Fun & Free Technology based Assessment Tools
for Any Subject
PK-8
Technology
8 I
Fugarino, Morgy Teacher Table Talks 3-5
ELA
5-6 III
Guarisco, Lynne Math Mash 9-12
Math
12 III
Guercio, Merritt School Counseling Collaboration All
Counselors
4 III
Jeanfreau, Nicole Diocese of Baton Rouge – Employee Benefits All 3 I
Jonas, JiJi Infusing Fitness throughout the Lesson All 9 III
Jones, Kim Teacher Table Talks K-3
Math
5-6 III
Landry, Tanya
Math and More
3-8
Math
12 I
Lemann, Alison Teacher Table Talks Grade 7
English
5-6 III
Lundberg, Dr. Chris
The World Wide Lab: Using Online Simulations
in STEM Classes
6-12
STEM
11 I
McLean, Mona
Diocese of Baton Rouge – Employee Benefits
All 3 I
Messina, Shannon Teacher Table Talks 9-12
ELA
5-6 III
Mistretta, Lacey Concrete-Representational-Abstract Math
Instruction to Build Conceptual Understanding
K-4
Math
11 III
Nola, Jennifer Using Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Novels
in Literature Circles
6-8
Reading
2 I
Nola, Jennifer Teacher Table Talks 6-8
Reading
5-6 III
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Presenters (Alphabetically)
Name Title of Presentation Grade Level
Subject Room Session
Parker, Jennifer
Fun & Free Technology based Assessment Tools
for Any Subject
PK-8
Technology
8 I
Pichon, Christine
Math and More
3-8
Math
12 I
Pizzolato, Sandy
Close Reading in the Classroom
2-6
Literacy
7
III
Roos, Barbara
Best of the New: Collection Development for
Middle & High School Libraries
6-12
Literacy
9 I
Ryals, Dr. Cindy Crisis Preparation: Involving Law Enforcement
and First Responders
All
Campus Safety
5-6 I
Ryan, Dr. Thomas
Spirituality of the USCCB Catechetical
Framework
9-12
Religion
1 I
Sheehan, Kristin Forming Teams as Moral Communities All
Athletics
13 I
Sheehan, Kristin Sports as Ministry: The “Play Like a Champion
Today” Way
All Grades
Athletics
13 III
Smith, Laurie
School Counseling Collaboration
All
Counselors
4 III
Soileau, Jeff Healthy Lives Program All 10 III
Sotile, Sarah Teacher Talks 9-12
Math
5-6 III
Tarantino, Lauren
Diocese of Baton Rouge – Employee Benefits
All 3 I
Tate, Abby
In Touch With Tomorrow: Teachers Using
Technology to Increase Rigor and Creativity
All
Technology
8 III
Torkkola, Jennifer
Best of the New: Collection Development for
Middle & High School Libraries
6-12
Literacy
9 I
White, Dr. Joseph
Best Practices in Early Childhood Education and
Faith Formation
PK-K
Religion
1 III
Yount, John Teacher Talks K-8
Math
5-6 III
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Special Thanks to...
Bishop Muench
Ms. Dina DePaula, Department of Evangelization & Catechesis
Home & School Association Board Members
School Administrators and Faculty Members
Sponsors, Business Partners, and Exhibitors
Speakers and Presenters
Catholic Schools Office Staff
Baton Rouge River Center and Gulf Coast Event Services
American Audio Visual Tony Arieux
Community Coffee
Magnificant
Coca Cola
Bottling Company
School Time Uniforms
Jeff Daquanno
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Business Partners
Listing by: Booth Numbers
Booth # Company Name Exhibitor Telephone # Email Address
VIP Business Partners
1 School Time Uniforms Jeff Daquanno 225-752-7954 [email protected]
2 Gulf Coast Bank and Trust Katie Tricon 225-757-4404 [email protected]
3 Sadlier Pam Jenny 504-858-2175 [email protected]
4 Red Stick Sports Brian Redman 225-769-6232 [email protected]
5 Kaplan Early Learning Co. Bryan Fulton 800-334-2014 [email protected]
6 IteachLOUISIANA Andrew Rozell 940-383-8100 [email protected]
7 Teaching Strategies Arment Guillaume 800-637-3652 [email protected]
8 Our Sunday Visitor Lee Martens 877-656-3631 [email protected]
9 FACTS | RenWeb Saundra Kennedy 866-412-4637 [email protected]
10 BRDP Adrie Lapeyrolerie 225-291-5190 [email protected]
11 Neighbors Federal Credit
Union Kim Chapman 225-819-2178
12 Scholastic Book Fairs Les Kevehazi 800-241-1448 [email protected]
13 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Wayne Hebert 214-385-8073 [email protected]
14 Barberito Photographers Chris Barberito 504-455-6818 [email protected]
15 Rediker Software, Inc. Teresa Helton 800-213-9860 [email protected]
16 Catholic Charities of the
Diocese Baton Rouge Carol Spruell 225-336-8700
17 Village Virtual Debi Crabtree 423-521-2796 [email protected]
18 Universal Publishing DeeDee Holmes 225-275-9180 [email protected]
19 VALIC David Mills 225-201-1060 [email protected]
20 Louisiana Resource Center
for Educators Kyle Finke 225-924-7600
21 Magnificat Center of the
Holy Spirit Cindy Scardina 225-773-9583
22 Loyola Institute for
Ministry Diane Dougherty 504-865-3727
23 Pearson Danielle Morales 225-048-9726 [email protected]
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Business Partners
Listing by: Booth Numbers
Booth # Company Name Exhibitor Telephone # Email Address
24 Catapult Learning Dominique Burns 504-734-3392 [email protected]
25 Smart Tuition Candi Richardson 800-762-7808 [email protected]
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Office of Evangelization &
Catechesis / Diocese of
Baton Rouge
Barry Schoedel 225-336-8760 [email protected]
27 Healthy Lives Jeff Soileau 225-526-4192 [email protected]
28 Our Lady of the Lake
College Kim Dudley 225-214-1947
29 Unum Sales Consultant Megan Pepitone 713-706-4718 [email protected]
30 OptionC, Inc. Janet Schmitt 855-822-8418 [email protected]
31 Transamerica Retirement
Solutions Lisa Stoner 817-975-4235
32 RCL Benziger Thomas Macowski 877-275-4725 [email protected]
33 United Healthcare Mona McLean 504-957-7470 [email protected]
34 Tommy Hilfiger School
Uniforms Mark Maloney 646-770-5479
35 Louisiana Right to Life Deanna Wallace 1-866-463-5433 [email protected]
36 Detel Computer Solutions Martha Sue Smith 225-952-9430 [email protected]
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Business Partners
(Alphabetical Listing)
Booth # Company Name Exhibitor Telephone Email Address
VIP Business Partners
14 Barberito Photographers Chris Barberito 504-455-6818 [email protected]
10 BRDP Adrie
Lapeyrolerie 225-291-5190
24 Catapult Learning Dominique Burns 504-734-3392 [email protected]
16 Catholic Charities of the
Diocese Baton Rouge Carol Spruell 225-336-8700
36 Detel Computer Solutions Martha Sue Smith 225-952-9430 [email protected]
9 FACTS | RenWeb Saundra Kennedy 866-412-4637 [email protected]
2 Gulf Coast Bank and Trust Katie Tricon 225-757-4404 [email protected]
27 Healthy Lives Jeff Soileau 225-526-4192 [email protected]
13 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Wayne Hebert 214-385-8073 [email protected]
6 IteachLOUISIANA Andrew Rozell 940-383-8100 [email protected]
5 Kaplan Early Learning Co. Bryan Fulton 800-334-2014 [email protected]
20 Louisiana Resource Center for
Educators Kyle Finke 225-924-7600
35 Louisiana Right to Life Deanna Wallace 1-866-463-5433 [email protected]
22 Loyola Institute for Ministry Diane Dougherty 504-865-3727 [email protected]
21 Magnificat Center of the
Holy Spirit Cindy Scardina 225-773-9583
11 Neighbors Federal Credit
Union Kim Chapman 225-819-2178
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Office of Evangelization &
Catechesis / Diocese of
Baton Rouge
Barry Schoedel 225-336-8760 [email protected]
30 OptionC, Inc. Janet Schmitt 855-822-8418 [email protected]
28 Our Lady of the Lake College Kim Dudley 225-214-1947 [email protected]
8 Our Sunday Visitor Lee Martens 877-656-3631 [email protected]
23 Pearson Danielle Morales 225-048-9726 [email protected]
32 RCL Benziger Thomas
Macowski 877-275-4725
4 Red Stick Sports Brian Redman 225-769-6232 [email protected]
28
Business Partners
(Alphabetical Listing) Booth # Company Name Exhibitor Telephone Email Address
VIP Business Partners
15 Rediker Software, Inc. Teresa Helton 800-213-9860 [email protected]
3 Sadlier Pam Jenny 504-858-2175 [email protected]
12 Scholastic Book Fairs Les Kevehazi 800-241-1448 [email protected]
1 School Time Uniforms Jeff Daquanno 225-752-7954 [email protected]
25 Smart Tuition Candi Richardson 800-762-7808 [email protected]
7 Teaching Strategies Arment
Guillaume 800-637-3652
34 Tommy Hilfiger School
Uniforms Mark Maloney 646-770-5479
31 Transamerica Retirement
Solutions Lisa Stoner 817-975-4235
33 United Healthcare Mona McLean 504-957-7470 [email protected]
18 Universal Publishing DeeDee Holmes 225-275-9180 [email protected]
29 Unum Sales Consultant Megan Pepitone 713-706-4718 [email protected]
19 VALIC David Mills 225-201-1060 [email protected]
17 Village Virtual Debi Crabtree 423-521-2796 [email protected]
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2016 Catholic Educators Gathering
August 2, 2016
**Verification Information: Use this page to verify your attendance for the sessions you attend. This
documentation will validate the awarding of 6 CLUs. Complete the boxes as you attend the sessions and
turn the form into your principal when you return to school. This will be your responsibility; therefore,
no other validation will be issued to your school.
My Schedule of Events 7:30 am Early Bird Check-In (Entry into drawing for an iPad Mini, donated by Red Stick Robotics)
8:00 am Regular Check-In
8:35 am
Call to Order & Welcome
Prayer Service & Commissioning
Superintendent’s Remarks
Early Bird Check In Prize
9:45 am Breakout Session I
Rm # Session Name Session #
11:00 am or 12:10 pm Keynote Speaker - Session II, Lunch & Exhibits
1:20 pm Breakout Session III
Rm # Session Name Session #
2:30 pm Closing Keynote Speaker - Session IV
3:35 pm Closing Prayer & Prizes
Accountability Statement: I verify that I attended the sessions listed above and that my signature warrants the
awarding of the appropriate Continuing Learning Units (CLUs).
Signature:___________________________________ Date:_____________________
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Father,
Thank you for all these men and women who have given their talents to educating our young people. Through the challenges they encounter each day, lead them to an ever deeper appreciation of the sacred duty to which you have called them. We give thanks for the invaluable work of all those who contribute to the efficient running of our schools; support staff, kitchen staff, maintenance staff, priests and chaplains. We thank them for their hard work and dedication and we pray that they may continue to work in support of our schools. Thank you for all those who lead our Catholic schools. May they be people of integrity so that they can be witnesses as well as teachers. We pray that the schools they lead will become places where our young people can experience your love in their lives. Thank you for our Catholic schools. Help us to pray without ceasing, to work without wavering and to give without grudging in order to ensure the future of Catholic education for all of our children We make this prayer through your Son, Jesus Christ, our teacher and our Lord,
Amen.
http://www.catholiceducation.org.uk/
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