WEDNESDAY: Discover Catholic School Educators

Catholic schools are great because of dedicated educators and administrators. By inviting teachers who have or will teach your students, you can learn what to anticipate, and teachers can learn what expectations will be set.

TIP: Invite teachers from feeder schools, peer schools and competitor schools to discover what happens in your community. This allows not only an opportunity for these educators to learn from your faculty and staff, but also it encourages interest and may attract top-notch educators to join your team.

Ideas for Discover Catholic School Educators

• Set up an informal networking event in the evening for fellow teachers to build their professional learning networks.
• Host a professional development event focused on educator faith formation. Collaborate with other Catholic schools in your area and rotate the location each year.
• Host a Veterans Day flag raising ceremony. Invite members of the community, veteran parishioners and members of your local VFW post. Include both students and community members in the flag raising and the singing of the national anthem. Consider inviting members of the media to cover the ceremony for your local news program or newspaper. Highlight any school faculty or staff members who have served.
• Invite local veterans to share their stories with your students. Encourage them to share their experiences and wisdom. Hold this event virtually if necessary.