Dear DIA Collaborators:
As our colleagues enter the season of rejuvenation for our Catholic school communities, DIA Schools Collaborative leadership is looking excitedly toward the coming year, our 11th Annual DIA Schools Summit, and opportunities to network and learn alongside like-minded professionals in Catholic education.
Newly appointed Executive Director, Deacon Dana Nearmyer, has hit the ground running. He’s meeting with the board, reaching to current members, and cultivating strategic partner relationships. Deacon Dana will lead the DIA community with a heart rooted in faith, a dedication to building our growing network of Catholic educators, and a personal passion for building school communities rooted in the image of Christ.
To all of our members and collaborators, thank you for making DIA what it is. For those who are not yet part of the DIA family, please consider how your school or diocese could benefit from being part of the DIA Schools Collaborative!
Deacon Dana is already looking forward to being at the DIA Schools Summit in October, to meet collaborators in person. Being immersed in the programming and the conversations and praying alongside leaders from dynamic Catholic schools and diocesan education offices is what encourages DIA leadership to help take this organization to the next level.
If we can discuss your hopes for DIA, please email deacondana@diaschools.org.
Thanks again for supporting DIA Schools Collaborative, and faithful Catholic education!
St. Junipero Serra, pray for us!
Patrick Reidy, DIA Board Chair
Deacon Dana Nearmyer, DIA Executive Director