Life with the Lalanne Program
So, what are the benefits to life as a Lalanne teacher?
- Community living with shared experiences and expenses
- Marianist chaplain in each city who meets monthly with your community
- Graduate work culminating in a master's degree from the University of Dayton
- Summer orientation program with room and board provided
- Winter retreat renewing both friendships and spirituality
- Mentoring within the service school and by Lalanne staff
- Living stipend of $16,000 per year
- Loan deferment through the university's graduate studies office
- The knowledge that you are making an immediate faith-filled impact on the lives of your students and their families
In the words of a Lalanne teacher
But don't take our word for it! See what a teacher in the Lalanne Program has to say!
"I would strongly encourage someone to consider a program like Lalanne, because it really is the best of both worlds. There is a strong emphasis on service through teaching, but there also is support and genuine camaraderie within the communities. When I go home—whether from grad school or teaching—I know that there are loving, understanding, and faithful people who are going through similar experiences there for me. Additionally, the program was a perfect fit for me, because it balances real-world teaching experiences with the professional development of a Master's degree. As a young teacher, I can build rapport and credibility by getting my feet on the ground during my first years teaching, and I also have more credibility as a teacher since I am working towards another degree. I could not be happier with my Lalanne experience thus far! I get real teaching experience, a Master's degree, experience in a new city, and support through community living. It is a great transition into independent adulthood."
—Alyssa Fligge, Lalanne Teacher