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Daniel Baillargeon, Ph.D.

Adjunct Instructor of Education
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Daniel Baillargeon, Ph.D.

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Education

  • B.A., Music, University of Connecticut
  • M. Ed., School Administration, Sul Ross/Rio Grande College
  • Ph. D., Catholic Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, The Catholic University of America

About

Dr. Baillargeon is a dedicated and devoted Catholic school leader committed to advancing the evangelizing mission of the Catholic Church through research as well as in the field. He has more than 20 years teaching and administrative experience in elementary, junior high, high schools, and higher education. He has more than a decade of experience as a Catholic school principal and is the former Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Springfield, MA. As President and Founder of “Mission Driven Catholic,” he consults professionally with dioceses around the country sharing his expertise in enrollment management, effective marketing, budgeting, professional development, accreditation, integration of Catholic identity, mission creation, curriculum development, strategic planning, and catechesis in Catholic settings.

He currently teaches: EDUC 508 Staff, Academic, and Program Evaluation

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Speaking Engagements and Presentations

  • “The Virtuous Teacher and Integration of Catholicism into the classroom” Diocese of Harrisburg Leadership Conference, Diocese of Portland (ME) Principal Meeting
  • “Virtue and Catholic Culture: How superintendents support the evangelizing mission of the Catholic Church” NECACE Superintendent Meeting
  • “Family Matters: How Catholic schools support families in the faith” Florida Catholic Conference, Orlando, FL
  • “Who is God Calling You to be: The importance of witness in evangelization” Diocese of Springfield Lenten Day of Reflection, Springfield, MA
  • “The Importance of the Pastor and Principal Team in Evangelizing a Catholic School” Diocese of Pensacola In-Service, Pensacola, FL
  • “Catholic Schools: Celebrating what is true, good and beautiful” Diocese of Springfield Teacher In-Service, Springfield, MA
  • “The Power Within: Harnessing the power within your school and within you” ACAAP New England, Worcester, MA
  • “Pathways to Faith: Unlocking access to Christ through Springfield’s Catholic Schools” Diocese of Springfield Clergy Day, Springfield, MA
  • “Decisions, Decisions, Decisions: Keeping mission in mind” NCEA Institute for Catholic School Leaders, Indianapolis, IN
  • “Mission-Driven Leaders: The impact of a life story” NCEA Catholic Leadership Summit, Newport, RI
  • “Mary is the New Ark of the Covenant” Advent day of reflection, Springfield, MA
  • “Advent: Ways to stay connected to the faith” (with Megan Baillargeon) Advent Mission, Dalton, MA
  • “Marriage: Staying connected to God in order to connect with one another” (with Megan Baillargeon) Lenten Mission, Westfield, MA
  • “Marriage: Directing our love toward God and the importance of discernment” (with Megan Baillargeon) Worcester Polytech Institute, Worcester, Ma
  • “Marriage: Ways to thrive in the vocation of marriage” (with Megan Baillargeon) Pioneer Valley Catholics, South Hadley, MA
  • “The Eucharist: Walking through the Old Testament to understand the Real Presence” St. Cecilia Confirmation Program, Wilbraham, MA
  • “Embracing Silence as a Father: Following the example of St. Joseph” Vita Nova Men’s Retreat, Manchester, NH
  • “Saturday Morning Coffee with Dan and Megan” – a pre-evangelization YouTube channel geared toward sharing the faith in a way that invites others to feel a part of community
  • “Keep the Faith” – a family-based catechetical YouTube channel geared to assist families during remote instruction as a result of the COVID-19 closure of Catholic schools
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Speaking Engagements and Presentations

  • “The Virtuous Teacher and Integration of Catholicism into the classroom” Diocese of Harrisburg Leadership Conference, Diocese of Portland (ME) Principal Meeting
  • “Virtue and Catholic Culture: How superintendents support the evangelizing mission of the Catholic Church” NECACE Superintendent Meeting
  • “Family Matters: How Catholic schools support families in the faith” Florida Catholic Conference, Orlando, FL
  • “Who is God Calling You to be: The importance of witness in evangelization” Diocese of Springfield Lenten Day of Reflection, Springfield, MA
  • “The Importance of the Pastor and Principal Team in Evangelizing a Catholic School” Diocese of Pensacola In-Service, Pensacola, FL
  • “Catholic Schools: Celebrating what is true, good and beautiful” Diocese of Springfield Teacher In-Service, Springfield, MA
  • “The Power Within: Harnessing the power within your school and within you” ACAAP New England, Worcester, MA
  • “Pathways to Faith: Unlocking access to Christ through Springfield’s Catholic Schools” Diocese of Springfield Clergy Day, Springfield, MA
  • “Decisions, Decisions, Decisions: Keeping mission in mind” NCEA Institute for Catholic School Leaders, Indianapolis, IN
  • “Mission-Driven Leaders: The impact of a life story” NCEA Catholic Leadership Summit, Newport, RI
  • “Mary is the New Ark of the Covenant” Advent day of reflection, Springfield, MA
  • “Advent: Ways to stay connected to the faith” (with Megan Baillargeon) Advent Mission, Dalton, MA
  • “Marriage: Staying connected to God in order to connect with one another” (with Megan Baillargeon) Lenten Mission, Westfield, MA
  • “Marriage: Directing our love toward God and the importance of discernment” (with Megan Baillargeon) Worcester Polytech Institute, Worcester, Ma
  • “Marriage: Ways to thrive in the vocation of marriage” (with Megan Baillargeon) Pioneer Valley Catholics, South Hadley, MA
  • “The Eucharist: Walking through the Old Testament to understand the Real Presence” St. Cecilia Confirmation Program, Wilbraham, MA
  • “Embracing Silence as a Father: Following the example of St. Joseph” Vita Nova Men’s Retreat, Manchester, NH
  • “Saturday Morning Coffee with Dan and Megan” – a pre-evangelization YouTube channel geared toward sharing the faith in a way that invites others to feel a part of community
  • “Keep the Faith” – a family-based catechetical YouTube channel geared to assist families during remote instruction as a result of the COVID-19 closure of Catholic schools

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