If [one] part suffers, all the parts suffer with it; if one part is honored, all the parts share its joy.  (I Corinthians 12: 26)

This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. (John 15:12)


Worcester Diocesan Educators' Lay Teachers Association (DELTA) has represented teachers and staff from the Catholic schools in the Worcester Diocese since 1985. We arealso a member of the National Association of Catholic School Teachers (NACST). https://www.nacst.com/

DELTA & NACST are in communion with the World Union of Catholic Teachers

Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or a possible issue, please reach out to a member of the Executive Council or one of your school representatives.  You can also email DELTA directly at worcesterdelta@gmail.com.


Executive Council

Beth Slavinskas, President

Brittany O'Neil, Secretary

Kim Whamond, Treasurer

Karen Loin, St. Paul Representative

Nick Villani, St. Paul Representative


What we stand for: Bargaining for the common good

  • Justice
  • Dignity
  • Solidarity
  • Participation
  • Care for Life 

Membership Benefits

DELTA has been successful in winning these rights for its members.  While there are many components to the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and we strongly suggest you read it through (available online on the Documents page), here are a few that are too good to miss. 

  • Job Security
    You cannot be dismissed without just cause.  In some systems, teachers can be dismissed without any warning for any reason.  
  • Masters Program Reimbursement
    The Diocese will reimburse you for courses that are part of an approved Masters Program (please be sure to have approval in writing from the superintendent before enrolling).  You can receive reimbursement of up to $350/credit and up to three classes in a calendar year. 
  • DELTA Representation in disciplinary meetings
    If you believe you are being called into a meeting with an administrator for a disciplinary action--no matter how minor--you can have a DELTA representative come with you. 
  • Shortened Step Scale
    Our current step scale has 20 steps; previous versions had 29.  It might not seem like much, but it shaved almost a decade off the journey to maximum.
  • Tuition Reduction for Members' Children in the Central Catholic Schools
    After a year of teaching at one of our schools, your children can attend St. Peter Central Catholic or Saint Paul.
  • School Democracy: We create democratic structures and processes in schools to empower members to have a voice and share in decision-making for the common good.
  • Advocating Safest, Most Responsible, &  Just Reopening of Schools: We are committed to protecting people in our community by establishing clear safety protocols following scientific standards.