Keynotes and Retreats

Keynotes and Retreats

I have several workshops designed for a group experience in your parish, school, or community.

As a committed Catholic and experienced educator of 17 years, I desire to support educators and leaders in parishes and schools. These workshops are designed to inspire, uplift, and equip them for the unique challenges that exist in education and ministry.

See suggested topics below!

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She is Made for More

(90 minutes)

This workshop invites participants to rediscover their God-given purpose and design a life of wholeness and flourishing. Inspired by St. Augustine’s philosophy of virtue and human flourishing, the session provides educators with tools to navigate their vocation with renewed vision and intentionality.

Highlights include:

Embracing wholeness as part of God’s design

Overcoming cultural roadblocks to flourishing

Reflecting on personal desires, blessings, and challenges

Exploring The Woman School and an invitation to wholeness through their bridge ministry

The Reason Cycle

(90 minutes)

A practical and deeply reflective session, this workshop introduces a meta-skill for critical thinking and problem-solving. By integrating self-reflection, repentance, and meditative prayer, participants learn to grow in clarity and resilience while addressing life’s challenges.

Key learning outcomes include:

Setting meaningful goals and navigating conflict

Responding thoughtfully rather than reacting impulsively

Developing emotional resilience and managing the mind as a leader

Using daily virtue-building exercises from the Metanoia Journal

Temperaments for Teachers

(90 minutes)

This workshop explores the Catholic understanding of temperaments, helping participants understand their God-given traits and how they influence behavior. Participants will learn to direct their strengths and manage their weaknesses to better serve their vocation.

Key topics include:

Identifying primary and secondary temperaments

Recognizing strengths, weaknesses, and motivators

Aiming temperaments toward spiritual growth and effectiveness