Halton
Denice Garell-Teti
OAPCE Board Director & Chair
Denice is the Director for OAPCE Halton. She is the proud mother of two sons who are successful HCDSB alumni and an amazing daughter currently attending high school in the region. Denice has been a longtime member of OAPCE and is honored to continue to work with the organization in her role as Director and Chairperson. As both a parent and educator, Denice believes strongly in the advocacy of parent engagement for the success of children in our Catholic schools and is dedicated to working with OAPCE reps in Halton, OAPCE, and its partners to achieve this goal.
Marlo Znidarec
OAPCE Board Director
Marlo is the Director of OAPCE Halton and has a child that attends a school in the Halton Catholic District School Board. She is not only an advocate for Catholic Education but has also served on her Catholic School Parent Council for seven years. Marlo was also a lunch time supervisor for the HCDSB for four years.
Over the years even going back to a student once herself she has volunteered as a Catechist and Children’s Liturgy Instructor within the Hamilton Diocese and
Arch Diocese of Toronto.
To this very day she is involved and volunteers within her Parish. Her most memorable experiences about being Catholic include making her sacraments and being a Youth Leader at World Youth Day 2002 here in Toronto. She also made the Pilgrimage to The Jubilee World Youth Day at the Vatican back in 2001. Now with many trips since to Italy she always makes sure she has a visit to The Vatican on her itinerary. Marlo has always dedicated her time to various causes, but she would say her time as a Mentor at Covenant House Toronto was the most humbling and inspiring. She is now raising her family in the Catholic faith and community. Marlo is a well seasoned event planner with many years of not only event planning but also fundraising experience. She planned and executed many of the Greater Toronto/ Hamilton areas largest & exclusive events/ galas. Currently Marlo serves as a Youth Minister for the Hamilton Diocese serving at a large parish within Halton following her heart.
Welcome Letter 2025
| Time | Description |
|---|---|
| 7:00 pm – 7:15 pm | Item I: Opening Prayer/Meet and Greet |
| 7:15 pm – 8:00 pm | Item II: Presentation: The Total Digital Reset - Join Lucy Colangelo, Student Success Coach & Communications Expert for an empowering conversation that will help your family learn how to turn technology into a tool for success and growth. The digital world is shaping our YOUTH - are you leading the way or just barely keeping up? As a former marketing and communications strategist Lucy now uses her education and experience to help families and educators bridge the digital divide, fostering stronger relationships and setting young people up for success. |
| 8:00 pm - 8:15 pm | Item III: OAPCE Provincial Update and Regional Updates |
| 8:15- 8:30 pm | Item IV: Other Business - Round Table discussions. |