Guest Speakers Fr. Mark Leondis-“Reclaiming Stillness: Raising Souls in an Age of Noise How the Orthodox Tradition still can form resilient youth in a digital world, while equipping religious educators with tools necessary toward student spiritual formation. Dr. Helen Nixon “Sunday School Lesson Planning: Planning with the End in Mind” This session focuses on the various problems of practice have have in common as Sunday School Teachers. We will also expore some problems-solving ideas. Drs. Nixon and Copulos. Sprouts Program, Metropolis of Atlanta Resources Available to Sunday School Teachers- Dr. Nixon will introduce the new Sprouts program, a youth initiative sponsored by the Archons of Saint Andrew. She will highlight its goals and impact within the community. Dr. Copulos will provide an overview of the resources available on the Metropolis of Atlanta’s website and guide attendees on how to navigate and access them. Together, they will offer valuable insights into new tools and support systems for parish engagement.