Community - Greely Center
Supporting vibrant Catholic schools
Housed within Loyola’s School of Education, the Andrew M. Greeley Center for Catholic Education serves as a trusted resource for Catholic schools across the United States. The Center honors the life of award-winning author Reverend Andrew M. Greeley, who often referred to himself as a bridge builder eager to connect scholarship to the work of the Church.
In that spirit, the Greeley Center links theory, research, and practice to Catholic school identity and mission. Through various initiatives, including leadership development, curriculum planning, and consulting, the Center helps schools create inclusive learning environments and high-performing schools. It empowers leaders and teachers to fulfill their spiritual and educational missions, ensuring Catholic schools remain vibrant and sustainable for future generations.
"Education is transformative because it opens so many doors.” Colleen Whittingham, Clinical Assistant, Professor in Teaching and Learning, School of Education
Connected Classrooms Podcast
With the Greeley Center’s Connected Classrooms podcast series, Greeley Endowed Chair and Clinical Assistant Professor Kaitlin Reichart teams with expert guests to explore different educational topics, research, and instructional strategies. The podcast’s first season focused on math instruction, covering topics such as pacing, the “My Favorite No” warmup routine, think alouds, and checking for understanding. In season two, Reichart and her guests focused on student engagement, discussing concepts such as storification, the 1-2-4 All strategy, and cooperative learning. And in season three, Reichart focused on lessons gleaned in the field, examining concepts such as executive functioning, universal design for learning, and classroom sessions for the Christmas season.
Mustard Seed on the Road
Through its Mustard Seed philosophy, the Greeley Center promotes strategies to serve all students within the Catholic school setting. Initially a conference designed for Catholic school teachers and administrators looking to build more inclusive Catholic school environments, the Mustard Seed has evolved to work more closely with schools, organizations, and dioceses to increase accessibility and extend its impact. The Greeley Center can be found in Catholic schools across the country presenting site-based professional learning, sponsoring conferences, and providing teacher and leadership coaching.
LU ChOICE
Loyola University Chicago Opportunities in Catholic Education (LU ChOICE) Program is a Greeley Center program designed to create a pipeline of welltrained, mission-focused educators interested in elevating K–12 Catholic education. In the unique program for individuals pursuing their master’s in elementary or secondary education, students complete their field experiences in Chicago-area Catholic schools. Students also participate in a spiritual formation program grounded in the Jesuit tradition, which encourages them to simultaneously enrich their mind and their soul.
Supporting vibrant Catholic schools
Housed within Loyola’s School of Education, the Andrew M. Greeley Center for Catholic Education serves as a trusted resource for Catholic schools across the United States. The Center honors the life of award-winning author Reverend Andrew M. Greeley, who often referred to himself as a bridge builder eager to connect scholarship to the work of the Church.
In that spirit, the Greeley Center links theory, research, and practice to Catholic school identity and mission. Through various initiatives, including leadership development, curriculum planning, and consulting, the Center helps schools create inclusive learning environments and high-performing schools. It empowers leaders and teachers to fulfill their spiritual and educational missions, ensuring Catholic schools remain vibrant and sustainable for future generations.
Connected Classrooms Podcast
With the Greeley Center’s Connected Classrooms podcast series, Greeley Endowed Chair and Clinical Assistant Professor Kaitlin Reichart teams with expert guests to explore different educational topics, research, and instructional strategies. The podcast’s first season focused on math instruction, covering topics such as pacing, the “My Favorite No” warmup routine, think alouds, and checking for understanding. In season two, Reichart and her guests focused on student engagement, discussing concepts such as storification, the 1-2-4 All strategy, and cooperative learning. And in season three, Reichart focused on lessons gleaned in the field, examining concepts such as executive functioning, universal design for learning, and classroom sessions for the Christmas season.
Mustard Seed on the Road
Through its Mustard Seed philosophy, the Greeley Center promotes strategies to serve all students within the Catholic school setting. Initially a conference designed for Catholic school teachers and administrators looking to build more inclusive Catholic school environments, the Mustard Seed has evolved to work more closely with schools, organizations, and dioceses to increase accessibility and extend its impact. The Greeley Center can be found in Catholic schools across the country presenting site-based professional learning, sponsoring conferences, and providing teacher and leadership coaching.
LU ChOICE
Loyola University Chicago Opportunities in Catholic Education (LU ChOICE) Program is a Greeley Center program designed to create a pipeline of welltrained, mission-focused educators interested in elevating K–12 Catholic education. In the unique program for individuals pursuing their master’s in elementary or secondary education, students complete their field experiences in Chicago-area Catholic schools. Students also participate in a spiritual formation program grounded in the Jesuit tradition, which encourages them to simultaneously enrich their mind and their soul.