--- title: Father Michael McGivney | Partnership Case Study | Lee Crockett description: Father Michael McGivney Catholic Academy enhances literature engagement through Solution Fluency, fostering critical thinking and creativity in students' inquiry-driven learning experiences. --- [Skip to content](https://leecrockett.net/partnership-case-study/father-michael-mcgivney-catholic-academy#main-content) [![Lee Crockett Logo rev](https://leecrockett.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Lee%20Crockett%20Logo%20rev.png?width=1500&height=237&name=Lee%20Crockett%20Logo%20rev.png "Lee Crockett Logo rev")](https://leecrockett.net/) - [About](https://leecrockett.net/about) - [Speaking](https://leecrockett.net/speaking) - Programs - [Leadership Archetypes](https://leecrockett.net/leadership-archetypes) - [Excellence Program](https://leecrockett.net/culture-of-excellence-program) - [Professional Wellness Program](https://leecrockett.net/professional-wellness) - [Partnerships](https://leecrockett.net/partnerships) - [Books](https://leecrockett.net/books) - [The Sustainability Myth](https://leecrockett.net/books/sustainability-myth) - [Culture of Excellence](https://leecrockett.net/books/culture-of-excellence) - [Agents to Agency](https://leecrockett.net/books/agents-to-agency) - [Future-Focused Learning](https://leecrockett.net/books/future-focused-learning) - [Mindful Assessment](https://leecrockett.net/books/mindful-assessment) - [Growing Global Digital Citizens](https://leecrockett.net/books/growing-global-digital-citizens) - Resources - [Leadership Papers](https://leecrockett.net/leadership-papers) - [Articles](https://leecrockett.net/blog) - [Podcast](https://leecrockett.net/podcast) - [Videos](https://leecrockett.net/videos) - [Contact](https://leecrockett.net/contact) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # Partnership Case Study # Father Michael McGivney Catholic Academy At Father Michael McGivney Catholic Academy, the English department set out to make literature come alive in new, meaningful ways. By embedding Solution Fluency into their senior English program, teachers transformed the study of “narrative empathy” into a powerful inquiry experience—one that deepened critical thinking, elevated engagement, and empowered students to pursue ideas with clarity, creativity, and confidence. ![Father-Michael-McGivney-Catholic-Academy-logo](https://leecrockett.net/hubfs/Father-Michael-McGivney-Catholic-Academy-logo.png "Father-Michael-McGivney-Catholic-Academy-logo") Our PARTNER Father Michael McGivney Catholic Academy  SETTING IB World School Markham, Ontario ENGAGEMENT Multi-year partnership FOCUS AREAS Whole-staff implementation of the Culture of Excellence Program ### From Summarising Texts to Synthesising, Questioning, Connecting, and Designing Creative Responses. Case Summary Through Solution Fluency, Father Michael McGivney Catholic Academy transformed a challenging senior English unit into an inquiry experience that ignited engagement and deepened critical thinking. Students explored narrative empathy through self-chosen texts, synthesised research, and delivered creative, independently designed responses. The process strengthened analytical confidence, elevated student ownership, and reshaped the department’s approach to inquiry-driven learning. The approach helped my students think more critically and independently about literature. 98% Students were more engaged and motivated when given choice in how they demonstrated their understanding. 100% The narrative empathy project improved my students’ ability to synthesise, question, and connect ideas. 97% Using the 6D process made the culminating task more manageable and more meaningful for learners. 99% I would recommend this inquiry-based approach to colleagues across other subjects. 100% (Percentages reflect staff who agreed or strongly agreed.) - ![FMMCA-1](https://leecrockett.net/hs-fs/hubfs/FMMCA-1.png?width=902&height=676&name=FMMCA-1.png) - ![FMMCA-2](https://leecrockett.net/hs-fs/hubfs/FMMCA-2.png?width=800&height=1068&name=FMMCA-2.png) - ![FMMCA-3](https://leecrockett.net/hs-fs/hubfs/FMMCA-3.png?width=700&height=934&name=FMMCA-3.png) ### In Their Words - “For the first time, I saw students genuinely excited to analyse literature. The freedom built into Solution Fluency changed everything for them.” - “Students who normally struggled with traditional essays produced some of the most insightful narrative interpretations I’ve seen in my career.” - “The 6D process helped me shift from telling students what to look for to asking them what they noticed. Their thinking grew richer almost immediately.” - “Seeing students choose their own mediums—videos, comics, digital pieces—showed me how much creativity we unlock when we step back and let them lead.” - “The narrative empathy project reminded us that deep reading isn’t about retelling the plot; it’s about understanding people, perspectives, and purpose.” ![Lou-Paonessa](https://leecrockett.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Lou-Paonessa.png?width=200&height=200&name=Lou-Paonessa.png "Lou-Paonessa") #### “This project exemplifies what we value most at Father Michael McGivney—rigour, curiosity, and compassion. Watching our students take ownership of complex ideas through Solution Fluency reaffirmed how powerful inquiry can be when it’s done well. The growth in confidence and critical thinking was unmistakable, and we are proud of the work our English team has led.” Lou Paonessa, Principal, Father Michael McGivney Academy ### **Ready to explore what this could look like in your context?** [Start a Conversation](https://leecrockett.net/contact) [View More Partnership Case Studies](https://leecrockett.net/partnerships) --- [![Lee Crockett Logo rev](https://leecrockett.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Lee%20Crockett%20Logo%20rev.png?width=1500&height=237&name=Lee%20Crockett%20Logo%20rev.png "Lee Crockett Logo rev")](https://leecrockett.net/) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-crockett/) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.youtube.com/@LeeCrockett) ##### Top Resources [The Sustainability Myth Leadership Paper](https://leecrockett.net/the-sustainability-myth) [Leadership Pressure Triangle Leadership Paper](https://leecrockett.net/leadership-pressure-triangle) [6 Aspects of Excellence Guide](https://leecrockett.net/6-aspects-of-excellence) [Culture of Excellence Snapshot](https://score.leecrockett.net/snapshot) [Destinations, Milestones, Footsteps Guide](https://leecrockett.net/destinations-milestones-footsteps-guide) ##### Programs [Leadership Archetypes Program](https://leecrockett.net/leadership-archetypes) [Culture of Excellence Program](https://leecrockett.net/culture-of-excellence-program) [Professional Wellness Program](https://cultureofexcellence.net/professional-wellness) ##### Company Links [Contact Us](https://cultureofexcellence.net/contact)[Lee Crockett Media Kit](https://leecrockett.net/media-kit) [Terms](https://get.leecrockett.net/terms-of-service)  / [Privacy](https://get.leecrockett.net/privacy-policy) [特定商取引法に基づく表記 (Commercial Disclosure)](https://leecrockett.net/commercial-disclosure) © 2024 Lee Crockett - [leecrockett.net](https://leecrockett.net) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "Report", "about" : { "@type" : "EducationalOrganization", "address" : "Ontario, Canada", "name" : "Father Michael McGivney Catholic Academy" }, "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Lee Crockett", "url" : "https://leecrockett.net" }, "description" : "Transforming the study of narrative empathy into a powerful inquiry and critical thinking experience.", "headline" : "From Summarising to Creatively Designing", "image" : "https://leecrockett.net/hubfs/FMMCA-3.png", "inLanguage" : "en-AU", "name" : "From Summarising to Creatively Designing", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "name" : "Culture of Excellence", "url" : "https://leecrockett.net" }, "url" : "https://leecrockett.net/partnership-case-study/father-michael-mcgivney-catholic-academy" } ```