• Mary Cate’s Voice: How One Classroom Opened the Door to Belonging

    For Mary Cate’s family, having her in Catholic school at St. Gabriel’s is a dream come true.

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  • The Beat of Belonging: Ivan’s Story

    Born with Down syndrome, Ivan struggles with academic tasks like reading and math—but give him a beat and he becomes a leader.

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  • “The Hunk” - An Odyssey in Inclusive Catholic Education

    Celebrating 10 Years of One Classroom in the Archdiocese of St. Louis

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The Authors.

  • "One Classroom has enriched the landscape of Catholic education."

    Melissa Copley

  • "Inclusion of children with IDD is the heart of who we are as Catholics."

    Kyle Van Frank

  • "My friends, keep the faith and stay the course. Your cup will overflow."

    LeeAnn Armitage

  • "This is about educating students of all abilities, shoulder to shoulder."

    Colleen Mooney