Invite Dr. Salkeld to Speak at your School or Event
Combining a highly engaging speaking style with a substantive approach to the subject matter, Dr. Brett Salkeld has spoken to tens of thousands of Catholic educators across North America.
His talks and workshops not only make it clear that every subject in a Catholic school can and should be taught from a Catholic point of view, they inspire educators and equip them with the tools they need to carry out their mission.
Whether you need someone to address a large diocesan gathering or a professional development day at one school, if integrating faith across the curriculum is your goal, Dr. Salkeld has you covered.
“Brett Salkeld’s outstanding book, Educating for Eternity, coupled with his insightful, entertaining, and practical professional development sessions, absolutely equips Catholic school teachers to truly make every classroom Catholic.”
Vincent F. Mancuso, Assistant Superintendent
Diocese of Fall River – Catholic Schools Office
Keynote & Workshop Overview
What Does a Making Every Class Catholic PD Day Look Like?
A professional development day with Dr. Brett Salkeld combines energy, clarity, and depth.
Expect a compelling keynote that introduces Catholic Academic Integration in a way that makes sense to the average teacher–and interactive workshops that help them start applying it the same day.
Teachers laugh, think, and often say, “This is the best PD I’ve ever attended.” More than that, they leave inspired and equipped to make every class more deeply Catholic.
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The Keynote
Dr. Salkeld’s keynote sets the tone: energetic, engaging, and thought-provoking. It introduces the concept of Catholic Academic Integration—the idea that every subject can be authentically taught from a Catholic worldview, drawing on the Church’s rich and compelling intellectual tradition. Through vivid, age- and subject-specific examples, he helps teachers see what this looks like in practice. The keynote also tackles common objections and questions head-on, giving teachers both confidence and clarity.
Keynotes are typically:
• A single 75–90 minute session, or
• Two 45-minute sessions with a break
About the Workshops
The second half of the day shifts to workshops—interactive discussions where teachers begin to apply the ideas introduced in the keynote.
Grouped by grade level (elementary) or subject area
(high school), teachers work together to:
• Reimagine their subject or discipline from a Catholic perspective
• Identify specific units or lessons where integration can begin
• Start building out practical, classroom-ready plans
Workshops typically run 60–90 minutes, or two 45–50 minute sessions with a break. Dr. Salkeld provides fillable handouts and free resource documents to guide this work—and ensures every teacher leaves with something they can use.
Included with every Booking
• Zoom planning call with organizers
• Optional training call for small group leaders (online and/or in person)
• Free digital resources and fillable handouts
• One-month free access to the Making Every Class Catholic online community for all attendees
• Optional discussion about group rates for ongoing access
Available Event Formats
Half-Day: Keynote + workshop (ideal if time is tight)
Full-Day: Expanded keynote and workshop time, plus Q&A, breaks, Mass, and lunch
Add an Evening Session: Information session for parents, donors, and other stakeholders
I got SO much from his presentation! He didn’t give “pointers” or the latest “techniques” – he shared a whole new way of thinking about Faith and teaching. And he kept us in stiches. This is the most useful and entertaining presentation I have been to!
Event Attendee
I really appreciate that Brett had conversations with us and shared his personal experiences of success and failure. I learned so much.
Event Attendee
I would like to have Brett come up again. I am reworking not just my plans for teaching Religion, but my approach to teaching all my subjects, after the in-service.
Event Attendee
Brett’s talks were so much more than how to integrate Faith in all my classes; they opened to me a better view of how to better live my faith in all parts of my life. Thank you for inviting him.
Event Attendee
Want to Go Deeper?
Subject-Specific Days or Multi-Year Plans
For dioceses or divisions ready to go deeper, Dr. Salkeld offers PD days tailored to individual subject areas. These can follow a general PD day or stand alone as focused formation. Smaller groups often team up with mission-aligned partners for these sessions.
Many schools plan multi-year strategies to embed Catholic vision across all subjects. Dr. Salkeld supports this work through in-person PD, online consulting, and practical resources.
Contact Dr. Salkeld to learn more.
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Brett’s talks were so much more than how to integrate Faith in all my classes; they opened to me a better view of how to better live my faith in all parts of my life. Thank you for inviting him.
I really appreciate that Brett had conversations with us and shared his personal experiences of success and failure. I learned so much.
I got SO much from his presentation! He didn’t give “pointers” or the latest “techniques” – he shared a whole new way of thinking about Faith and teaching. And he kept us in stiches. This is the most useful and entertaining presentation I have been to!
I would like to have Brett come up again. I am reworking not just my plans for teaching Religion, but my approach to teaching all my subjects, after the in-service.
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