Dr. Patrice DeMartino of Bishop Schad Regional School in Vineland, N.J., will receive the 2016 Lead. Learn. Proclaim. Award from the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA). The annual award honors those who have demonstrated a strong Catholic educational philosophy as well as exceptional ability, dedication and academic results. Dr. DeMartino will be recognized during the annual NCEA 2016 Convention & Expo that will take place March 29 – 31 in San Diego, Ca.
Locally, she will be honored at a special prayer service on Tuesday, February 2 at 9 AM at Sacred Heart Church, 1010 East Landis Avenue, in Vineland. Bishop of Camden Dennis Sullivan will be in attendance at the service.
Dr. DeMartino has served as principal of Bishop Schad Regional School for 15 years and has launched a successful enrollment outreach to the Latino community. She supports the faculty professional development through collaboration with higher education. As an instructional leader, her strength is in the area of ongoing curriculum development, as well as continual improvement in teaching practices and student learning.
“Long-term planning involves a deep commitment to the vision and mission of the school. Along with a collaborative partnership among the community of stakeholders,” said Dr. Patrice DeMartino.
“NCEA commends the outstanding efforts, contributions and achievements of exceptional leaders in Catholic education,” said NCEA Interim President Dr. Thomas W. Burnford. “We are grateful for the leadership of Dr. Patrice DeMartino who serves as an ambassador of faith formation and academic excellence, and inspires Catholic educators across the country.”
About the NCEA Convention and Expo
NCEA’s convention, held this year in collaboration with the Diocese of San Diego, is the largest private education association gathering in the country. It draws participants from all facets of Catholic education, including elementary and secondary schools, religious education programs and colleges and universities. The event features professional development sessions, liturgies and an exhibition of educational products and services. For more information, visit: www.ncea.org/convention. NCEA, founded in 1904, is a professional membership organization that provides leadership, direction and service to fulfill the evangelizing, catechizing and teaching mission of the church. For more information, visit: www.ncea.org
About the Diocese of Camden Office of Catholic Schools
The Diocese of Camden Office of Catholic Schools provides strategic direction and on-going support on behalf of the 37 Catholic elementary and high schools in the six Southern Counties of New Jersey, serving more than 12,000 school students. The Diocese of Camden serves approximately 475,000 Catholics in 65 parishes in Atlantic, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem Counties. The Diocese serves the South Jersey community through faith, education and social services. Most Reverend Dennis Sullivan, D.D., eighth bishop of Camden, was installed on Feb. 12, 2013.