Harrisburg Regional Conference

Co-sponsored by Diocese of Harrisburg, NCEA and Renaissance

Thursday, September 21, 2023, 7:30 AM - 3 PM
Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg, Diocesan Center
4800 Union Deposit Road
Harrisburg, PA, 17111

Who should attend: System and Site Catholic Educational Leaders

Join us for a Mid-Atlantic regional leadership event. It’s one exciting day to make connections and deeper commitments with one another and thrive in our communities! Topics include Hispanic/Latino engagement and operational vitality.

Schedule at a Glance

Thursday, September 21, 2023, 7:30 AM – 3 PM
7:30 AM Check In
8 AM

Mass

  • Very Reverend William Forrey, Vicar General, Diocese of Harrisburg
8:30 AM
 Light Fare Reception sponsored by Renaissance Learning
9 AM

Welcome and Prayer

  • Most Reverend Timothy Senior, Bishop, Diocese of Harrisburg
  • Dr. Mike Flanagan, National Academic Advisors Manager, Renaissance Learning
  • Lincoln Snyder, President/CEO, NCEA
9:45 AM

Admission

  • Crystal Berry, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, NCEA 
  • Lincoln Synder, President/CEO, NCEA
10:30 AM
 Break
10:45 AM

Operational Vitality

  • Daniel Breen, Secretary for Education and Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Diocese of Harrisburg

Governance and Leadership

  • Laura MacDonald, Director of Professional Development, NCEA
11:30 AM

Hispanic/Latino Engagement

  • Katy Lichon, Ph.D., Associate Professor, ACE Director Catholic School Advantage and English as a New Language Director 
  • Mayra Wilson, Director of Latino Outreach, Archdiocese of Cincinnati
12:30 PM
 Lunch
1:30 PM

Discussion on Hispanic/Latino Engagement

  • Katy Lichon, Ph.D., Associate Professor, ACE Director Catholic School Advantage and English as a New Language Director 
  • Mayra Wilson, Director of Latino Outreach, Archdiocese of Cincinnati
2:30 PM

Restorative Nature of Prayer

  • Alessandro DiSanto, Co-Founder, Hallow
  • Nathan Crankfield, School Partnership Executive, Hallow
2:50 PM

Closing Remarks

  • Daniel Breen, Secretary for Education and Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Diocese of Harrisburg 
  • Lincoln Snyder, President/CEO, NCEA 
3 PM
 Dismissal