SND Mission & Charism Embraced by Associate Lannie Davis-Frecker
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Lannie Davis-Frecker first became acquainted with the Sisters of Notre Dame through her Nani, Esther Fisher. That simple introduction set the course for her life. “Like the sisters, my Nani shared a deep love for education,” Lannie states. “I will never forget when she gave me a St. Julie Billiart prayer card in high school.” Upon graduating from high school, Lannie went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Needs from the University of Dayton and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from John Carroll University. Her journey into the field of special education began immediately after that in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she helped build a special education program within the diocese. “In 2008, I was first introduced to Julie Billiart (JB) Schools by Bishop Anthony Pilla,” Lannie recalls with a smile. “I respected and loved Bishop Pilla, and he literally changed my life. I approached him after my time within the Diocese of Charlotte, eager to bring similar programming to Cleveland, OH. He said the program I described already exists at Julie Billiart School in Lyndhurst, OH. Well, I showed up the next day at JB, where I met President Sister Agnesmarie LoPorto and Principal Jodi Johnston.”
