Lial’s Intermediate program builds upon the foundation established in Primary. 4th, 5th and 6th grade age children continue to make continuous progress towards their own learning goals. Teachers work with students to encourage learning subjects at the highest level possible. Grade level doesn’t matter, the individual student’s ability does. In Intermediate, students embark on a semester-long project which culminates in writing a paper and producing a presentation.

Developing leadership skills is another component of Intermediate life. The Savio Club provides opportunities for service and outreach. Students can also participate in after school clubs such as Chess and Spelling Bee Clubs as well as sports programs.

Our Intermediate team consists of three family room teachers plus 6 specialists.

Sr. Cheryl, SND

Sister Cheryl Darr has a Master Degree in Education and in Spirituality. She began teaching at Lial when the Intermediate Unit opened in 1975 and remained until 1980. In 1991-1992 Sister taught at Lial and returned to Lial in 2000. In 2006 Sister received the NCEA Teacher of the Year Award. That same year she also received the Golden Apple Award from the Toledo Diocese. Sister Cheryl teaches Religion, Total Language and Math.

Mr. Farrell

Mr. Farrell is a graduate of the University of Toledo College of Education.  He believes strongly that a teacher's education never comes to an end, and has taken post-graduate coursework through The Univ. of Toledo, BGSU, Loyola-Marymount College and Lourdes College.  Mr. Farrell was the recipient of the Diocese of Toledo Golden Apple Award in 2008.   Mr. Farrell teaches Religion,  Total Language and Math.

Ms. Yeager

Ms. Yeager has taught for over 15 years in both Montessori and Catholic School settings. She is certified in American Montessori and has a Masters in Education from University of Toledo. She is the newest member to our Lial Intermediate Team of teachers.  She is creative and energetic and looks forward to learning with the students. Ms Yeager teaches Religion, Total Language, and Social Studies.