Professional Development

LREDA serves its commitment to the ongoing professional development of its members by providing continuous education, networking and sharing resources, advocating for professional recognition, and providing assistance and encouragement for religious educators. Also, in partnership with the Unitarian Universalist Association, we encourage participation in the Religious Education Credentialing program.

Lisa Maria Steinberg holds the Leadership Development portfolio on the LREDA Board. Lisa Maria works with LREDA's Chapter Leaders, the LREDA Committee on Mentoring, the Credentialing Scholarship Committee, LREDA LARGE and Small, and liaises with UUA's Renaissance and Credentialing programs. Contact Lisa Maria with questions about these Professional Development programs: [email protected]  For more information regarding financial aid for Credentialing related expenses, contact the Credentialing Scholarship Committee: [email protected]

LREDA plays an active role in religious educators' professional development through our annual events, Fall Conference, Professional Day, and the Sophia Fahs Lecture. Lily Rappaport holds the Continental Events portfolio on the Board and oversees Fall Conference in conjunction with the planning team and our Conference Planner, Bea Ann Phillips. Lily also works with the Fahs Lecture Committee and implements programming for Professional Day. Contact Lily to learn more about Continental Events and how you might be involved: [email protected]