Dr. Therese Recinella has worked in education for over 30 years. She earned a bachelor of science and secondary education degree from Central Michigan University and a master of arts in theology and Christian Ministry with a specialization in catechetics from Franciscan University of Steubenville. She earned her doctorate in ministry from The Catholic University of America. A teacher at the elementary, secondary, and graduate levels. Dr. Recinella served over 20 years in ministry at both parish and diocesan levels. Currently, Dr. Recinella is associate director for School Religious Education for the Diocese of Columbus.