On behalf of the officers of LASSCA, I reach out to our members with great excitement and anticipation for what lies ahead this school year for the Lasallian Association of Secondary School Chief Administrators (LASSCA). It is with joy and a deep sense of purpose that I invite you to consider joining us for our annual gathering Feb. 23-26, 2025, in Anaheim, California. This year’s theme, “New Horizons: Prayer, Pedagogy, and Practice for Lasallian Leaders,” invites us to explore and deepen the vital work we do as educators, leaders and bearers of the Lasallian mission.
Our time together in Anaheim will be an opportunity to reflect on how prayer grounds our work, how pedagogy shapes our students’ lives, and how our daily practice as leaders can transform not only our schools but also the broader communities we serve. As we gather to share insights, strategies and experiences, we are reminded that this journey is never walked alone. The Lasallian charism is one of community, mutual support and shared faith — a collective pursuit of excellence in the spirit of Saint John Baptist de La Salle. Thus, we not only look forward to your participation; we are depending on it to enrich the shared experience.
This year’s conference will bring together an inspiring array of speakers, workshops, and discussions designed to challenge and nurture you in your roles as educational leaders. The keynote speaker will be Dan Fitzpatrick, an international educational strategist who enables schools to innovate the ever-changing world of artificial intelligence. I recently had the chance to hear Dan speak at the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Catholic Leadership Summit. I promise that he will be well received. As always, the conference will provide space for prayer, reflection, and fellowship, helping us to stay grounded in our calling while navigating our responsibilities as presidents, principals and board chairs who are deeply rooted in our mission to "teach minds and touch hearts."
We look forward to seeing you in Anaheim, where we will strengthen our bonds as a community and find renewed inspiration to lead with faith, vision and passion journeying together through another academic year.
Blessings, Joey M. Scaffidi, AFSC Vice President, LASSCA President, Christian Brothers School, New Orleans
“I appreciate the network of leaders who share the same mission because our collaboration and conversations provide meaningful direction to take back to our schools.”
Mona Passman LASSCA President Principal, Cretin-Derham Hall, St. Paul, MN
“In addition to the networking, LASSCA conference content is often rich and current. I appreciate learning about the latest educational issues from renowned presenters and about how such issues are being managed in Lasallian schools from colleagues.”
Joey M. Scaffidi, AFSC LASSCA Vice President President, Christian Brothers School, New Orleans
“The aspect of LASSCA that I enjoy the most is the opportunity to witness all of the diverse ways that the Lasallian mission is transforming lives throughout our Region.”
Matt Keough LASSCA Immediate Past President President, Christian Brothers Academy, Syracuse, NY
In 2012, LASSCA created the Brother Michael Collins Award of Excellence to recognize excellence in a Lasallian secondary school program exemplifying some of the values, standards and passions of Brother Michael and his legacy. Brother Michael was a beloved Christian Brother who served as teacher, administrator and mentor to many; a founding officer of LASSCA; and a prominent national figure in Catholic secondary education, over a 53-year career.
Click here to read further information on the award. Please consider nominating a program in your school that demonstrates excellence in one of the following four areas:
commitment to students in an urban environment
respect and appreciation for cultural diversity
love of music and the arts
improving access to education for the poor
Completed online nomination forms are due by Wednesday, Dec. 18. Click here to submit a nomination.
The New 2025-2026 Lasallian Feasts and Liturgical Dates Resource This Lasallian resource provides a two-year listing of celebrations and events aligned with the Lasallian mission, including highlighting key feast days in both the Catholic Church and Lasallian tradition. Please share this resource so our educational communities can plan in sharing and maintaining a strong connection to the heritage and mission inspired by Saint John Baptist de la Salle.
Students from La Salle Academy in Providence, Rhode Island, traveled to the “Comput/HER” conference at Curry College in Milton, Massachusetts, to explore careers in technology, computer and data sciences. The conference featured hands-on workshops and inspiring talks by industry leaders. Photos courtesy La Salle Academy.
If you would like to submit a photo for consideration from your ministry, please email communications@lasallian.info.
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