NCEA Podcast

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• REPLAY: Building the Builders - Forming Leaders in Faith

  Aug 18th 2022

  Sr. Mary Patricia Earl, IHM, PhD joins the podcast to explore her book, Building the Builders, which not only provides insight on the spiritual care of students, but also focuses on the faith formation and prayer life of school leaders.

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• REPLAY: Effective Multiage Instruction

  Aug 11th 2022

  Curriculum Coordinator Alexandra Kelleher and Principal Marissa Carroll from The Notre Dame School in Santa Barbara, CA join the podcast to share the successes and challenges that have come with implementing multiage instruction at their school.

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• REPLAY: Exploring Faith: A Guide to Retreat Ministry with Young People

  Aug 4th 2022

  Dan Masterton joins the podcast to discuss his book, Exploring Faith: A Guide to Retreat Ministry with Young People. Drawing from his robust experience in Catholic schools, Dan shares best practices for effective campus ministry so you can spend less time planning and more time connecting with your students.

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• Replay: Finding Operational Vitality with John James, Ed.D

  Jul 28th 2022

  NCEA sits down with Dr. John James, Professor of Educational Leadership at Saint Louis University to discuss operational vitality and the sustainability of Catholic schools. His new book, Operational Vitality: A Sourcebook for Practitioners, provides a wealth of resources and facilitates this critical conversation that is taking place in schools, churches and dioceses. This episode replay is sponsored by Canva.

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• Catholic Context for 4C's in Schools

  Jul 21st 2022

  Clare Kilbane, Ph.D., joins the podcast to discuss her upcoming NCEA brief on the 4Cs, guiding listeners through the integration of Catholic teaching. This episode is sponsored by Canva.

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• Leveraging Higher Ed Partnerships

  Jul 14th 2022

  Catholic schools thrive when supported by networks and partnerships. In this episode, principal Christine Tax discusses the importance of collaboration among colleagues and leaning on Catholic higher ed partners to grow in ministry. Throughout her career, Christine has partnered with the University of Notre Dame’s ACE programs, Boston College for dual language education, and Loyola Marymount for Blended Learning. Principals are busy, but partners can alleviate the load and help move our schools toward excellence by supporting both leaders and teachers. Catholic school students win when we work together. This episode is sponsored by ACRE/IFG.

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• Recognizing Achievements in Catholic Education

  Jul 7th 2022

  In this week's podcast, we share a special replay of Sadlier's Catechist Stream webinar from May 2022. Hosts Steve Botsford and Deacon Matt Halbach interviewed awardees from NCEA 2022 President's awards: Sister Rosemarie Nassif, Gregory Rando, and Steve Hamersky. Hear what the awardees are doing to further the mission of Catholic education and continue the tradition of academic excellence.

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• Multiage Classes & Microschool Magic

  Jun 30th 2022

  The NCEA Microschool/Multiage Regional Workshop was a sold-out event hosted by the Diocese of Joliet. Participants gathered from TX, CA, WI, DE, IN and MI. In this episode, hear how presenter Abby VanDyke from St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School plans for her 4/5 multiage classroom, how presenter Shannon Saxton-Murphy from St. Stanislaus Catholic School balances her microschool budget for operational vitality, and how participant Dani Flint uses a flipped instructional model in her 7/8 multiage class. This episode is sponsored by NWEA.

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• The Exceptionality of Giftedness

  Jun 23rd 2022

  In this episode, Janette Boazman, Ph.D. discusses her recent keynote and breakout session at the NCEA Exceptional Learners regional workshop. Dr. Boazman discusses the gifted & talented programs in Catholic schools as part of a full inclusive model. This episode is sponsored by Green Ninja.

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• Connecting Advocacy and Academics

  Jun 21st 2022

  In this episode, Joe Womac shares the details of a Florida school choice study that highlights the benefits of Catholic education for students receiving scholarships. Annie Smith shares general data highlights and makes connections between advocacy for school choice and academic success. Enjoy this enlightening look at one state’s programs that raises questions about the potential of programs in other states. This episode is sponsored by Terrace Metrics.

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• RISING: Learning from Women’s Leadership in Catholic Ministries

  Jun 16th 2022

  Dr. Carolyn Y. Woo is this week's NCEA Podcast guest. Dr. Woo's background includes former Dean of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business; CEO and President of Catholic Relief Services (2012-2016) and board member for many Catholic organizations including NCEA. Today's podcast discusses her new book: "Rising: Learning from Women's Leadership in Catholic Ministries." In this book, Dr. Woo discusses the leadership roles women can take in Catholic Ministries. The book also discusses challenges that women have faced in these roles. This episode is sponsored by Catapult Learning.

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• Leading with Eyes Toward Equity

  Jun 9th 2022

  Dr. Brandi Odom Lucas is this week’s NCEA Podcast guest. She shares her perspective on leading with equity in mind with a broad look at what it means to be inclusive. As the leader of a Cristo Rey school, Dr. Odom Lucas sees the benefits of providing opportunities and supporting all learners from all backgrounds in the students that graduate from her high school. Dr. Odom Lucas is a leading voice for equity in the Catholic school space with an important role and message for Catholic leaders. Enjoy this week’s podcast sponsored by Our Sunday Visitor.

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• The Future of the Church is in Good Hands

  Jun 2nd 2022

  In this week's podcast, Jill Annable talks with 2022 Catholic high school graduate Caleb Haskell. Caleb's love for the Eucharist prompted action to share with his generation and beyond. Why do Catholics believe in the true presence? The Church is alive in our Catholic school graduates. Enjoy and be inspired! This episode is sponsored by Ignatius Press' Word of Life.

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• The Ripple Effect

  May 26th 2022

  In this week’s podcast, Teacher and Inclusion Consultant Mary Desmarais talks about her experiences as a Catholic school student and how they formed her personally and professionally. As a high school student, Mary became involved in her Catholic high school’s peer mentorship program. There she grew in her understanding and care of persons with intellectual disabilities, which has now become her life’s work as an educator. Enjoy Mary’s inspiring story of mission and love in this week’s NCEA podcast. This episode is sponsored by Blackbaud.

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• Mental Wellness in K-12 Education

  May 19th 2022

  In this week's podcast, Devon Wible discusses programmatic, proactive, positive education around mental wellness for students in preschool though high school. Age-appropriate approaches to relationships, coping mechanisms, and social media are all shared as well as how meeting the needs of teachers and parents can also support student mental wellness. This episode is sponsored by Catapult Learning.

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• Catholic Social Responsibility

  May 12th 2022

  This week’s podcast provides foundational work from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee on approaching difficult conversations and navigating the challenges of today’s world in Catholic leadership. The conversation hosted by Jill Annable with guests Sue Nelson and Dr. Kathleen Cepelka brings Catholic social teaching and a Catholic lens to almost any challenge today’s leaders are facing in ministry and education. This episode is sponsored by OSV.

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• Key Practices for Holistic Social-Emotional Learning

  May 5th 2022

  This week our social-emotional learning experts at Friendzy discuss the role of teachers and school counselors as Tier 1 and Tier 2 supports for establishing communities built around social and emotional health. The role of Catholic school counselors and teachers in modeling and teaching skills that promote spiritually, socially, and emotionally healthy spaces is part of daily lessons. In Catholic schools, promoting self-worth and acknowledging the dignity of others is already top of mind, so teaching the skills that help students communicate and even cope comes naturally to our mission. Enjoy the timely and important conversation about mental health in this week’s NCEA Podcast episode sponsored by Friendzy.

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• Creating Places of Belonging

  Apr 28th 2022

  In this episode, Dr. Michael Boyle and Crystal Brooks discuss the challenges, successes, and realities of inclusion in Catholic schools. Though a clear aspect of the mission of the Catholic Church is to be inclusive and educate all children whose families wish them to be educated in Catholic schools, the majority of schools still struggle in this area. Crystal and Mike discuss solutions and areas for growth in Catholic schools in an effort to achieve fullness of mission.

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• Live at Convention 2022!

  Apr 21st 2022

  Colleen McCoy-Cejka is LIVE at #NCEA22 Convention in New Orleans.

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• Leadership, Inclusion & Lenten Reflection

  Apr 14th 2022

  Bishop Burbidge discusses how his own Catholic education influenced his experiences as a parish priest, teacher, and bishop in this week’s podcast. He shares why his role as member of the board for the National Catholic Partnership on Disability is so important to him and how the educational ministry for all students in the Diocese of Arlington makes him proud. Finally, he provides insights for reflection during Holy Week. Listen, reflect and be inspired on this week’s NCEA Podcast, sponsored by Petrus Development.

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• Effective Consultation

  Apr 7th 2022

  Federal programs provide opportunities for Catholic schools to meet the needs of students through equitable services. In this week's podcast, Michelle Doyle shares practical insights and tips for school leaders to maximize the consultation process with LEAs to meet their school's needs. Effective consultation is an art learned over time. The more you know, the more effectively you can serve your students! Learn more in this week's NCEA Podcast, sponsored by Catapult Learning.

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• Would St. Peter be on TikTok?

  Mar 31st 2022

  NCEA Convention 2022 Keynote Speaker Chris McKenna shares insights on the impact technology has made in the lives of children—for the better and for the worst. Chris points out ways parents and teachers can protect children from negative impacts of technology, including awareness and limitation to access to age-inappropriate content and pornography that are harmful to young eyes and souls. This episode is sponsored by Archangel Tablets.

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• The Art of Advancement

  Mar 24th 2022

  Frank Donaldson, NCEA Author and Convention 2022 Mainstage Speaker, shares his story of serving in the mission of Catholic education. His passion for development and institutional advancement changed the trajectory of his career, and he has never looked back! Frank shares stories from schools and dioceses all over the country and his partnership in helping them build, grow and shine. Enjoy some laughter and inspiration in this week’s NCEA podcast. This episode is sponsored by FACTS.

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• Engaging Practices for Teaching Grammar

  Mar 17th 2022

  Ellen Edmonds, international trainer and presenter, shares expertise on making grammar instruction engaging and relevant to today’s learner. This episode is sponsored by Sadlier.

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• Trip Steps for Reading & Math

  Mar 15th 2022

  Jan Bryan Ed.D. and Julie Vogel Ph.D. share the research process behind discovering the skills that trip up students at each stage of academic development in math and reading. This episode is sponsored by Renaissance.

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• Leading a Blue Ribbon School

  Mar 10th 2022

  Dr. Lisa Bosco shares the story of how a Catholic elementary school in Dallas earned the National Blue Ribbon twice and how proud she is of the community culture that was created throughout the pandemic. Strength in Catholic identity, a focus on academic excellence, and leadership from a school president for strong operational vitality make Christ the King Catholic School of Dallas a thriving community. This episode is sponsored by FACTS.

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• Interrupting Anxiety for Children’s Mental Health

  Mar 8th 2022

  Joy Roberts and Julie Widman, Co-Founders of Friendzy, discuss the phenomenon in the rise of anxiety and depression in children and the impact of the pandemic. They share ways to provide support for children and strategies to create classroom environments that are comfortable and emotionally healthy. This episode is sponsored by Friendzy.

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• Improv for the Classroom, Life, & Leadership

  Mar 3rd 2022

  Will Dennis joins NCEA's Colleen McCoy-Cejka on the podcast this week as he shares how running an improv studio helps him be a better teacher and leader. Dennis teaches Theology at Villa Joseph Marie High School in Holland, PA. This episode is sponsored by Renaissance.

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• Innovative Data Technology in Catholic Schools

  Feb 24th 2022

  Andrew Anderlonis, President of Rediker Software, joins Jill Annable,
  Senior Vice President of Programs for NCEA, on the podcast this week to discuss how Catholic schools are using data and technology to accomplish their mission. They dive into student information and learning management systems as well as the future of educational technology. This episode is sponsored by Rediker Software.

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• Writing a New Story

  Feb 17th 2022

  Fr. Thomas A. Simonds and Ronald D. Fussell, Ed.D. from Creighton University join NCEA's Jill Annable on the podcast this week to discuss the future of Catholic education in the United States, drawing on their recent work, Writing a New Story for Catholic Schools. They point out challenges and steps forward with key issues such as governance models, staffing and communication plans. This episode is sponsored by FACTS.

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• Cultivating Talent of Hispanic Educators

  Feb 10th 2022

  Melodie Wyttenbach, Ph.D. and Hosffman Ospino, Ph.D. join Colleen McCoy-Cejka this week to discuss the impact of Hispanic educators in Catholic schools. They explore research in demographic trends and ways to equip educators for successful leadership.

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• Convention 2022 Overview

  Feb 3rd 2022

  In this week's episode, NCEA's Jill Annable and Colleen McCoy-Cejka discuss this year's upcoming convention in April: what to expect, program highlights, and more. This episode is sponsored by Archangel Tablets.
  

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• Best Habits of Catholic School Leaders with Dr. Dan McMahon

  Jan 27th 2022

  Dr. Dan McMahon, principal at DeMatha Catholic High School, joins the NCEA Podcast this week to discuss key leadership practices that has helped his school succeed. This episodes gives you an advanced preview of Dr. McMahon's session at NCEA 2022 Convention! Today's podcast is sponsored by Rediker Software.

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• Leadership in this Year's Convention City

  Jan 20th 2022

  Dr. RaeNell Houston, Executive Director and Superintendent of Catholic Education and Faith Formation for the Archdiocese of New Orleans, joins Colleen McCoy-Cejka on the podcast to discuss her path to leadership in Catholic schools and the upcoming NCEA Convention in New Orleans. This episode is sponsored by Catapult Learning.

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• What Makes Families Stay for Catholic High School?

  Jan 13th 2022

  Thomas Gasper, Regional Superintendent in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, joins the podcast this week to discuss his research on parent perceptions of Catholic schools and how they impact attrition and matriculation. Check out this episode to find out what factors are the biggest in a parent's decision to choose or leave the Catholic high school.

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• 10 Commandments for New Teachers with Sister Mary Brigid Burnham, O.P.

  Jan 6th 2022

  Sister Mary Brigid Burnham, O.P. joins Colleen McCoy-Cejka on the podcast to share her 10 Commandments that every new Catholic school teacher needs to know. She gives insightful perspective and deep inspiration for loving God and our students each day. Sister Mary Brigid Burnham, O.P. teaches at St. John Paul II Catholic High School in Avondale, AZ.

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• Unpacking the New Superintendents Academy

  Dec 30th 2021

  Sheila Whelan and Dr. Michele Ulrich join Colleen McCoy-Cejka on the podcast this week to discuss their experience as new Catholic school superintendents. The New Superintendents Academy is designed to equip new system leaders with the resources they need to succeed while collaborating with colleagues in similar roles.

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• Are You Ready for the King to Come? A Message of Hope and Inspiration from Fr. Tony Ricard

  Dec 23rd 2021

  Fr. Tony Ricard of the Archdiocese of New Orleans joins Jill Annable on the podcast this week as we prepare for the Nativity of the Lord. He shares how we as educators can enter into the mystery of Christmas by seeking Christ's presence in the hearts of our students.

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• Many Gifts, One Nation: A Day of Giving to Catholic Schools

  Dec 16th 2021

  Tim Tewes, CEO of FACTS Management, joins Lincoln Snyder and Crystal Berry from NCEA to discuss Many Gifts, One Nation: A Day of Giving to Catholic Schools. The Day of Giving is a national initiative to advance Catholic schools by facilitating community building and fundraising during Catholic Schools Week. Tim shares his vision for providing Catholic schools with what they need to succeed now and in the future. Learn more at www.NCEA.org/CSW.

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• Teaching the Lessons of the Holocaust

  Dec 9th 2021

  Jesse Tannetta, Program Manager of Echoes & Reflections, joins Colleen McCoy-Cejka on the podcast this week to discuss Holocaust studies and its importance in Catholic schools. They also discuss resources that teachers can use to ignite conversation in the classroom.

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• Getting Academic Data Right with Julie Vogel, Ph.D.

  Dec 2nd 2021

  Dr. Julie Vogel, Vice President of Catholic Schools at Renaissance, joins Colleen McCoy-Cejka on the podcast this week to discuss the importance of academic data for Catholic schools and how to use it effectively. This episode is sponsored by Renaissance.

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• Exploring Laudato Si' with Jacqui Rémond and Beth Riolo

  Nov 25th 2021

  Jacqui Rémond and Beth Riolo join Jill Annable on the podcast this week to discuss the 2015 encyclical from Pope Francis, Laudato Si'. Jacqui is the Co-Founder of the Global Catholic Climate Movement and Beth is the Professional Officer (Environment Advocacy Outreach) at Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong. This episode is sponsored by Sadlier.

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• Teaming Up with Parents to Address Interrupted Learning

  Nov 18th 2021

  Author and speaker Dr. Matthew Beyranevand joins NCEA Director of Professional Learning Colleen McCoy-Cejka on the podcast this week to discuss how to collaborate with parents to prevent learning interruptions. They discuss strategies for communication as well as ways to make math fun! This episode is sponsored by Sadlier. Head to https://www.sadlier.com/ to learn more.

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• Aligning WCEA Accreditation with the NSBECS: An Interview with Greg Dhuyvetter

  Nov 11th 2021

  Greg Dhuyvetter, Executive Director of the Western Catholic Educational Association joins Colleen McCoy-Cejka on the podcast this week to discuss the integration of the NSBECS and WCEA accreditation. Don't forget to check out NCEA's catechetical assessment offerings at https://www.nceaifg.com/.

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• Lightning Round Highlights from CLS 2021

  Nov 4th 2021

  In this week's episode, Colleen McCoy-Cejka is joined by Michael Coppotelli, Senior Associate Superintendent at the Archdiocese of New York, Myriah Fankhauser, Director of Technological and Blended Online Learning at Juan Diego Catholic High School, and Crystal Berry, Business Relationship Manager at NCEA. These Lightning Round presenters share their highlights and takeaways from CLS 2021.

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• Juan Diego Catholic High School: Legacy and Vision of Excellence in Innovative Catholic Education with Dr. Galey Colosimo and Mark Longe

  Oct 28th 2021

  At CLS 2021, NCEA Director of Professional Learning Colleen McCoy-Cejka sits down with Mark Longe, Superintendent of Utah Catholic Schools, and Dr. Galey Colosimo, Principal of Juan Diego Catholic High School. They discuss how Juan Diego Catholic High School has responded to the evolving needs of their students through innovative systems and expanding online learning.

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• The Case for Diocesan Academic Success with Jim Gallagher

  Oct 21st 2021

  Jim Gallagher, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Erie, joins Jill Annable on the podcast this week to discuss the importance of academic excellence, creating a space for professional development, and staying grounded in faith. This episode is brought to you by NWEA.

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• Professional Learning, Inclusion and School Choice with Colleen McCoy-Cejka

  Oct 14th 2021

  NCEA's new Director of Professional Learning Colleen McCoy-Cejka sits down with NCEA Senior Vice President of Programs Jill Annable to discuss a range of topics including leadership, exceptional learners, and school choice programs. Colleen will be presenting at CLS 2021, which is coming up at the end of October!

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• Telling Your Story with Captivating Design (Bonus: NCEA Member Benefits!)

  Oct 7th 2021

  This week, NCEA's Laura MacDonald sits down with Alyssa Luciani from Canva to discuss the importance of capturing your school's story with inviting design and how the Canva platform makes it easy. They also share how NCEA Premier Members get access to a FREE Enterprise account!

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• Reaching Your School's Advancement Goals with Andrew Robison (BONUS: NCEA Member Benefits!)

  Sep 30th 2021

  Andrew Robison, Owner and President of Petrus Development, joins NCEA's Member Relationship Manager Laura MacDonald on this week's podcast. Andrew shares his story and expertise in the advancement field and also highlights a new NCEA Premier Member benefit: BOAT (Basic Online Advancement Training). If you are a NCEA Premier Member, you have access to a robust digital library to receive the training you need to jumpstart your fundraising.

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• Technology and Federal Funds with Sr. Dale McDonald and Archangel Tablets

  Sep 23rd 2021

  Lincoln Snyder is joined by NCEA's Sr. Dale McDonald as well as Josh Weinberg and Massimo Miliano from Archangel Tablets. They discuss a great opportunity for Catholic schools to meet their technology and connectivity needs through a new program from the Federal Communications Commission. Josh and Massimo also share their personal stories in Catholic education that inspire their work today.

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• Vocation and Disaffiliation with CLS Keynote Speaker Timothy O'Malley, Ph.D.

  Sep 16th 2021

  Dr. Timothy O'Malley shares his journey to the McGrath Institute for Church Life and gives us a preview of his keynote coming up at CLS 2021, which will be in Salt Lake City October 24-26. Go to https://2021.ncea.org/cls-2021/ to learn more. This episode is sponsored by FACTS.

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• Cultivating Excellence with the National Catholic Academic Junior High Decathlon

  Sep 9th 2021

  NCEA President/CEO Lincoln Snyder is joined by Laurie Power, Associate Superintendent in the Diocese of Sacramento. Laurie shares how students and school communities have been transformed through the National Catholic Academic Junior High Decathlon. Learn more at https://www.catholicajhd.org/

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• Sustaining the Legacy: The Future of Urban Catholic Education

  Sep 2nd 2021

  Charles Cownie, J.D., Ph.D., Andrew Miller, Ph.D., and Annie Smith join Kathy Mears this week on the podcast to discuss the importance of urban Catholic schools and how understanding data can ensure a sustainable future.

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• Building the Builders: Forming Leaders in the Faith with Sr. Mary Patricia Earl, IHM, PhD

  Aug 26th 2021

  Sr. Mary Patricia Earl, IHM, PhD joins Kathy Mears on the podcast this week to explore her book, Building the Builders, which not only provides insight on the spiritual care of students, but also focuses on the faith formation and prayer life of school leaders.

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• Forming Catholic School Leaders with Project LEAD

  Aug 19th 2021

  As demographics in churches and schools continue to change, the Alliance for Catholic Education seeks to empower teachers and leaders through the Latino Educator and Administrator Development (LEAD) program. Itzxul Moreno and Dr. Katy Walter Lichon join Kathy Mears on the podcast to discuss the program, which is offered in partnership with NCEA.

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• Exploring Faith: A Guide to Retreat Ministry with Young People

  Aug 12th 2021

  Dan Masterton joins the podcast this week to discuss his book, Exploring Faith: A Guide to Retreat Ministry with Young People. Drawing from his robust experience in Catholic schools, Dan shares best practices for effective campus ministry so you can spend less time planning and more time connecting with your students.

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• Finding Operational Vitality with John James, Ed.D.

  Aug 5th 2021

  Kathy Mears sits down with Dr. John James, Professor of Educational Leadership at Saint Louis University to discuss operational vitality and the sustainability of Catholic schools. His new book, Operational Vitality: A Sourcebook for Practitioners, provides a wealth of resources and facilitates this critical conversation that is taking place in schools, churches and dioceses.

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• Effective Multiage Instruction with Marissa Carroll and Alexandra Kelleher

  Jul 29th 2021

  Curriculum Coordinator Alexandra Kelleher and Principal Marissa Carroll from The Notre Dame School in Santa Barbara, CA join Kathy Mears and Jill Annable on the podcast this week to share the successes and challenges that have come with implementing multiage instruction at their school.

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• The State of Religious Freedom and Parental Choice in Catholic Schools with Nicole Garnett

  Jul 22nd 2021

  Nicole Stelle Garnett, John P. Murphy Foundation Professor of Law at the University of Notre Dame, joins Kathy Mears on the podcast this week to discuss the current legal landscape in which Catholic schools find themselves. Drawing from a wide range of experiences in practicing and teaching law, Nicole explains what recent victories and challenges mean for Catholic education.

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• The Case for School Choice with Bruce Hermie

  Jul 15th 2021

  Bruce Hermie, Director of School Partnerships at the American Federation for Children, joins Kathy Mears on the podcast this week to discuss school choice and the many successes that are taking place around the country. Bruce shares how these policies and programs empower parents and increase opportunities for all students. This episode is sponsored by the American Federation for Children.

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• Searching for God: Faith Formation and Evangelization in Catholic Schools

  Jul 8th 2021

  Most Reverend Mark O’Connell, Auxiliary Bishop of Boston, joins Kathy Mears on the podcast this week to discuss faith formation and evangelization in Catholic schools. Bishop O'Connell focuses on the reality that everyone is searching for God and our ministry is a response to that longing of the human heart.

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• The Future of Catholic Education: Cultivating Teachers and Leaders with Father Ron Nuzzi, PhD

  Jul 1st 2021

  Fr. Ron Nuzzi joins Kathy Mears on the podcast this week to discuss the roles of teachers and leaders in Catholic education, especially in a modern landscape that looks very different from previous generations. Adapting to change will require innovative approaches as well as fidelity to our Catholic identity. This episode is sponsored by Catapult Learning.

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• Catholic School Leadership: New Superintendents Tell Their Story

  Jun 24th 2021

  Lytia Reese of the Diocese of Raleigh and Dr. Gregory Monroe of the Diocese of Charlotte join Dr. John Reyes on the podcast this week to share the ups and downs as brand new superintendents. They discuss how centering on Catholic identity can bring teachers, students, and parents together despite the unprecedented challenges schools face today.

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• Imagining Abundance: Insights on Fundraising and Philanthropy with Kerry Alys Robinson

  Jun 17th 2021

  Kerry Alys Robinson of the Leadership Roundtable joins Kathy Mears on the podcast this week to discuss the power of framing advancement with a mindset of abundance and potential.

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• Me Puede Enseñar? Educating Hispanic and Latino Students with Pamela M. Patnode, Ed.D.

  Jun 10th 2021

  Dr. Pam Patnode joins Jill Annable on the podcast this week. Bringing her wide-ranging experience in Catholic education, from homeschooling to brick-and-mortar schools, Dr. Patnode discusses how educators can create supportive environment for Hispanic and Latino students.

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• Answering the Call: Two New Leaders Academy Graduates Look Back

  Jun 3rd 2021

  Erin Meunier, Vice Principal at St. Joseph's Regional Catholic School, and James Evans, Principal at Madonna del Sasso School, join Dr. John Reyes on the podcast this week. They discuss the joys and challenges of their new roles as school leaders and how the New Leaders Academy provided a framework of collaboration and support.

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• Laudato Si in STREAM Classrooms

  May 27th 2021

  Elizabeth Ahlgrim and Selena Scott, STEM teachers at Our Lady of Grace Catholic School in Noblesville, IN, join Jill Annable on the podcast to share their approach to STREAM education. For them, STREAM is a process that can enliven student learning when subject areas are integrated and God is at the center.

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• Catholic Social Teaching in Children’s Literature with Betsy Donlon

  May 20th 2021

  Dr. Betsy Donlon, Assistant Professor of Education at Aquinas College, joins Jill Annable on the podcast this week to discuss how to explore the themes of Catholic Social Teaching and ensure children are experiencing wholesome literature.

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• Understanding by Design: An Interview with Michelle Lia, Ed.D.

  May 17th 2021

  Dr. Michelle Lia from the Andrew M. Greeley Center for Catholic Education joins Kathy Mears on the podcast this week to discuss the power of using backward design to set students up for success. How can we assess our students' progress if we don't articulate what they should know and be able to do? How can they make progress if we don't anticipate their obstacles to learning?

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• Diary of a Microschool Principal: An Interview with Kate Beuschel

  May 13th 2021

  Kate Beuschel joins Jill Annable on the NCEA Podcast this week to give us a glimpse of what it's like being a Catholic microschool principal at Divine Providence Academy. Kate believes the key to their success is the support DPA receives from the whole community, especially their parents and priests.

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• Accelerating Advancement Strategies with Andrew Robison

  May 10th 2021

  Andrew Robison, Owner and President of Petrus Development, joins Dr. John Reyes on the podcast this week to discuss how focusing on building relationships and cultivating a robust fundraising approach can help Catholic schools can play the long game. Check out our upcoming advancement workshop on May 19: https://bit.ly/3hfTPas.

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• Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week with Three Inspiring Educators

  May 6th 2021

  In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, three educators join Kathy Mears on the podcast this week to share their joys, struggles, and lessons learned from their wide-ranging experience. Terri Knapp is a 2nd grade teacher at Monroe Catholic Elementary Schools in ​Monroe, MI; Sadie Sandoval is a kindergarten teacher at Saint Joseph School in Hawthorne, CA; Mary Anne Jezierski is a social studies teacher at St. Bernadette School in Northborough, MA.

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• How do Parents Feel about Remote Learning? A Data-Informed Look into the Pandemic

  Apr 29th 2021

  Julie Dallavis, Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame’s Alliance for Catholic Education joins Kathy Mears on the podcast this week to unpack her findings on parent feedback during the pandemic and discuss how this data can inform our approach to remote and hybrid learning. This week's episode is sponsored by FACTS.

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• The Science of Reading: Overcoming Roadblocks to Student Learning

  Apr 22nd 2021

  Author and speaker Wiley Blevins joins Kathy Mears on the podcast this week to discuss research and best practices that make learning to read easier, more fun, and more accessible for students. Wiley is the author of Sadlier’s new From Phonics to Reading for Grades K–3. You can learn more about Wiley here: https://www.sadlier.com/school/about-wiley-blevins

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• Who is NCEA's New President?

  Apr 15th 2021

  This week, Kathy Mears sits down with NCEA President/CEO-Elect Lincoln Snyder. We get an inside look into his goals for NCEA as well as his personal and professional background. What do antique cars, hiking, and Catholic education have in common? Listen to find out.

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• Greatness in Smallness: A Vision for Catholic Microschools

  Apr 1st 2021

  Jill Annable and Kevin Baxter talk about their upcoming book, Greatness in Smallness: A Vision for Catholic Microschools. This timely topic is relevant to Catholic school educators across the country, as well as to those who are committed to seeing Catholic schools succeed. There is a need to shift from the traditional focus on enrollment as the sole metric of school success. Excellence is not only possible in small schools, it is happening today and has been for years. The conversation is wide ranging and relevant to all Catholic school educators!

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• Empowering Struggling Readers with Terrie Noland

  Mar 25th 2021

  Terrie Noland, Vice President of Educator Initiatives at Learning Ally, joins Kathy Mears on NCEA Podcast to explore the joys and challenges of reading both as a student and as an educator. Terrie has more than 25 years of experience as a motivational leader and content developer for educators and administrators. Her focus for the past six years has been on pedagogical practices needed to create effective environments for struggling readers and students with dyslexia. Learn more about Learning Ally at https://learningally.org/.

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• Teaching with the Mind of the Church: The Catholic Curriculum Standards and the National Standards and Benchmarks with Dr. Denise L. Donohue EdD, MCSL

  Mar 18th 2021

  Dr. Denise L. Donohue EdD, MCSL, Deputy Director of K12 Programs at the Cardinal Newman Society, joins NCEA's Jill Annable on the podcast this week to discuss Catholic identity in the curriculum. They highlight the intersection of the Cardinal Newman's Society's Catholic Curriculum Standards and the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools (NSBECS). Dr. Donohue will also be presenting at the upcoming conference, NCEA 2021!

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• Best Practices and the Latest Trends In Marketing and Communications Explained: An Interview with Jennifer M. Trefelner, APR, CPRC

  Mar 11th 2021

  Wondering where to go from here with your marketing and communications plan? Jennifer M. Trefelner, Director of Communications, Marketing & Social Media for the Diocese of Palm Beach Director of Communications, joins John Reyes to discuss lessons learned during the pandemic as well as recent data to inform your marketing plan moving forward. Look out for a few previews of her NCEA 2021 session as well!

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• Soul of a Nation: an Interview with ABC Star Byron Pitts

  Mar 5th 2021

  Byron Pitts, Chief National Correspondent at ABC and Co-Anchor of Nightline, joins Kevin Baxter this week to share how Catholic education changed his life as a young man and how the Church continues this mission now. Byron will also be a keynote speaker at NCEA 2021 in April.

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• The State of NCEA: A Conversation with Kathy Mears and Bishop Gerald Kicanas

  Feb 25th 2021

  Bishop Gerald Kicanas joins the NCEA Podcast with Kathy Mears this week to discuss the state of NCEA and Catholic education at large. Chairman of NCEA's Board of Directors, Bishop Kicanas draws on his experience of Catholic education from his time as a young student all the way to his roles in leadership.

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• Grace and Guts for School Leaders: An Interview with Sr. Mary Paul McCaughey

  Feb 17th 2021

  It's not easy being a school leader. Sometimes it helps to remember that God is still in charge, even in the midst of a busy school day. With this daily struggle in mind, Sr. Mary Paul McCaughey joins NCEA's Kathy Mears to discuss her new book, Grace and Guts for School Leaders: Practical Prayers. You can find her book here: https://www.ncea.org/Store/detail.aspx?id=SDV-30-1624.

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• Catholic Education in a Post-COVID World: Understanding Enrollment and School Closure Data

  Feb 11th 2021

  NCEA's Kevin Baxter sits down with Kathleen Porter-Magee and Kathleen Quirk from the Partnership Schools in New York. They discuss NCEA's latest data brief on enrollment and school closure as well as how Catholic schools have responded to the pandemic.

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• Rethinking Convention: A Sneak Peek into NCEA 2021

  Feb 4th 2021

  This year’s convention is going to be a bit different…in a good way. If you’ve been wondering what you might recognize or what might be brand new, check out this week’s podcast, where NCEA’s Jill Annable and Dr. John Reyes give you the lay of the land for this year’s virtual convention, NCEA 2021. Register at https://2021.ncea.org/.

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• The Power of Academic Coaching Done Right: An Interview with Susan Abelein, PhD

  Jan 28th 2021

  This week Dr. Susan Abelein, Academic Coaching Manager at FACTS Education Solutions, joins NCEA's Dr. John Reyes to discuss how academic coaching can empower educators to not just improve their teaching, but also thrive in their roles. If you want to learn about effective professional development that doesn't just check a box or meet a set of requirements, check out this episode.

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• Defending the Right to Life: An Interview with Molly Sheahan

  Jan 21st 2021

  Kathy Mears sits down with Molly Sheahan, Associate Director for Respect Life Advocacy for the Maryland Catholic Conference. Molly shares her experience representing Catholic values in the political arena. In light of the upcoming March for Life, this week's episode focuses on the importance of defending the right to life and the dignity of the human person from conception to natural death.
  

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• How Kids Are Performing: Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 with Realtime Data

  Jan 14th 2021

  After months of projections and educated guesses, Dr. Julie Vogel and Dr. Gene Kerns from Renaissance Learning unpack COVID-19's impact on our students with real data from all around the country. What expectations were on the mark? Which ones were proven wrong? What are the next steps? Dr. Vogel is the Vice President of Catholic and Private Schools and Dr Kerns is the Chief Academic Officer. Go to https://www.renaissance.com to learn more.

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• Incorporating Design Thinking In the Classroom

  Jan 7th 2021

  NCEA’s Executive Director of Academic Excellence Jill Annable discusses design thinking with Elementary School Educators Amy Zakrajsek and Elizabeth D’Aurora. Learn how design thinking — which involves taking a leap of faith, releasing control, and putting it in the hands of the students — can shape someone’s life.

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• Discernment and the Art of Spiritual Accompaniment with Robert Siemens

  Dec 17th 2020

  Bob Siemens, Director of the School of Spiritual Direction at Franciscan University of Steubenville, joins Dr. Kevin Baxter on the podcast this week to talk about what spiritual direction is and how it can help us grow both personally and professionally. Their conversation on prayer, discernment, and spiritual accompaniment is especially relevant as a tumultuous year nears its close and the Advent season approaches the celebration of Christmas.

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• Understanding Student Learning during Coronavirus with Beth Tarasawa, Ph.D.

  Dec 10th 2020

  Dr. Beth Tarasawa, Executive VP of Research at NWEA, joins Dr. Kevin Baxter this week to discuss how we can use historical learning trends as well as real-time data to better understand the status of student performance. Learn more at https://www.nwea.org/.

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• The Politics of School Reopenings with Michael Hartney, Ph.D.

  Dec 3rd 2020

  Dr. Michael Hartney, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Boston College, joins the podcast this week to discuss the state of private and public education in light of the current political environment. He is currently a National Fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution. His recent paper is Politics, Markets, and Pandemics: Public Education’s Response to COVID-19. You can find his paper at https://www.edworkingpapers.com/ai20-304.

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• Celebrating Great Principals with Domenic Franconi and Simon McFall

  Nov 25th 2020

  In celebration of our recent Catholic Principal Appreciation Day, Dr. Kevin Baxter sits down with two amazing principals, Domenic Franconi of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic School in Belmont, MI and Simon McFall of Saint Olaf Catholic School in Bountiful, UT. They explore the joys and struggles of today's principalship.

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• Espinoza and the Future of School Choice Part 2

  Nov 19th 2020

  John Schoenig from the ACE Program at Notre Dame joins the podcast this week for Part 2. He discusses the history of the school choice movement in the U.S. and the impact of this past summer's US Supreme Court decision in Espinoza v Montana for Catholic schools.

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• Espinoza and the Future of School Choice Part 1

  Nov 12th 2020

  John Schoenig from the ACE Program at Notre Dame joins the podcast this week. He discusses the history of the school choice movement in the U.S. and the impact of this past summer's US Supreme Court decision in Espinoza v Montana for Catholic schools.

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• Catholic Schools and the 2020 Election

  Nov 5th 2020

  Two Catholic high school teachers, Darrell Burris from Bishop Lynch in Dallas, Texas and Vin Bradley from Catholic Memorial in Boston, Massachusetts, join the podcast to talk about the 2020 election, the run up to it, and how they have addressed the issues in their classrooms.

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• The Catholic School Value Proposition: FADICA, Parents, and #IGiveCatholic

  Oct 29th 2020

  Amelia Riedel is a consultant with Foundations and Donors Interested in Catholic Activities (FADICA). Amelia joins the podcast to talk about FADICA and NCEA's shared work, marketing to parents in the midst of the pandemic, and NCEA's new partnership with #IGiveCatholic for Giving Tuesday in December.

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• Live the Gospel of Life: Respect Life Month with Deacon Rick Wagner

  Oct 22nd 2020

  NCEA's Interim President/CEO Kathy Mears sits down with Deacon Rick Wagner to discuss Pro-Life issues during this Respect Life Month. This year's theme for the USCCB's Respect Life Program is “Live the Gospel of Life.” Deacon Rick was ordained on June 23, 2012 and currently serves his home parish of St. Pius X in Indianapolis, IN. He has been married to his wife, Carol, for 37 years and they have 4 children and 8 grandchildren. You can learn more about the Respect Life Program at https://www.respectlife.org/.

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• Faithful Citizenship with Emily Schumacher-Novak

  Oct 15th 2020

  This week, NCEA Podcast tackles "Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility," a document from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Emily Schumacher-Novak, Assistant Director for Education and Outreach for the USCCB, joins Dr. Kevin Baxter to discuss the Bishops' guidance on the upcoming election and the major issues that affect political life for Catholics.

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• Highlights from CLS Part 1

  Oct 8th 2020

  We had a great kick-off to the Catholic Leadership Summit last week. Please enjoy some brief comments by our two keynote speakers, Dr. Howard Fuller and Dr. Marie Lynn Miranda. We are excited to see everyone in two weeks at the final sessions of CLS - October 20 & 21. Registration is open once again, and on-demand content is available if you missed Days 1 and 2!

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• Stories from the Catholic School Superintendency: Things Need to Change

  Oct 1st 2020

  Dr. Kevin Baxter sits down with Drs. Timothy J. Cook and Ronald D. Fussell from Creighton University to discuss their new study on Catholic superintendents, which they presented at CLS 2020. Cook and Fussell not only share their thought-provoking results, but also offer a number of ways to move forward.

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• Leadership in the Midst of Change and Adversity with Dr. Howard Fuller

  Sep 24th 2020

  This week, NCEA's Dr. Kevin Baxter interviews Dr. Howard Fuller, a longtime author, speaker, and civil rights advocate. In anticipation of Dr. Fuller's appearance at CLS 2020, this episode dives into the issues that are facing Catholic school leaders today including distance learning, racism, and a polarizing political climate. Dr. Fuller focuses his perspective on doing what's best for our students and making sure they feel loved and valued in the midst of change.

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• The Untold Story of Black Catholics with Shannen Dee Williams, Ph.D.

  Sep 17th 2020

  NCEA's Dr. Kevin Baxter interviews Dr. Shannen Dee Williams, where she shares her story along with that of black Catholic nuns in the United States. She is the Albert LePage Assistant Professor of History at Villanova University and her first book will be "Subversive Habits: The Untold Story of Black Catholic Nuns in the United States."

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• Preparing for the Catholic Leadership Summit 2020 with John Reyes, Ed.D.

  Sep 10th 2020

  Dr. Kevin Baxter sits down with NCEA's Executive Director of Operational Vitality Dr. John Reyes to provide insights on the upcoming Catholic Leadership Summit 2020. Dr. Reyes shares his journey from teaching in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles to leading initiatives at NCEA and why everyone should be excited about this year's CLS.

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• Effective Leadership and Inspiring Turnarounds with Marian University's Dan Elsener

  Sep 3rd 2020

  President of Marian University Dan Elsener interviews with NCEA Interim President/CEO Kathy Mears and Chief Innovation Officer Kevin Baxter to tell the inspiring story of his university's amazing turnaround. Dan shares the ups and downs of his journey and some key takeaways for effective leadership.

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• COVID-19 and Racial Justice: An Interview with LA Principal Evelyn Rickenbacker

  Aug 27th 2020

  This week, Dr. Kevin Baxter sits down with Evelyn Rickenbacker, principal at Transfiguration Elementary School in Los Angeles, where the student population is 80% African-American with the remaining students coming from Latino or multi-racial backgrounds. She shares her experience as a principal responding to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the tragic murder of George Floyd.

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• New Leaders Academy: Preparing Principals with Dr. Dan O'Connell and Kathy Almazol

  Aug 20th 2020

  Dr. Dan O'Connell is the Deputy Superintendent of High Schools in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and Kathy Almazol is the former Superintendent in the Diocese of San Jose. They both have participated in the content development for the New Leaders Academy. The podcast will cover the process for new principals to acclimate to a school environment and discuss the skills, attitudes and dispositions required for success.

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• Technology, Teamwork, and Excellence with Rushton Hurley

  Aug 13th 2020

  Rushton Hurley, Executive Director and Founder of Next Vista for Learning, shares insights on professional development, team building, distance learning, and handling change in the midst of the pandemic. He brings a wealth of perspective and wisdom from his experience as an educator, principal, speaker, author, and trainer. He is the author of Technology, Teamwork, and Excellence published by NCEA.

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• Cultivating Faith: High School Campus Ministry with Cari White and Dan Masterton

  Aug 6th 2020

  Cari White and Dan Masterton sit down with NCEA Chief Innovation Officer Kevin Baxter to discuss the new world of high school campus ministry during this unprecedented time. They offer insights from their many years of experience on the ground serving students in teaching and ministry. Cari and Dan co-authored a new book this year with NCEA, Cultivating Faith: A Guide to Building Catholic High School Campus Ministry.

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• Professional Development and Collaboration with Jill Annable

  Jul 30th 2020

  What does it look like when teachers and leaders across a diocese pull together to elevate student learning? Jill Annable, Assistant Superintendent for the Diocese of Grand Rapids, shares about how to unlock the power of collaboration, practice sharing, and professional development - even in the midst of a once-in-a-lifetime event in the history of American education.

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• The New Back to School Reality: Bullying Prevention with Jodee Blanco

  Jul 23rd 2020

  NCEA Interim President and CEO Kathy Mears sits down with Jodee Blanco, anti-bullying speaker and New York Times bestselling author. Bullying prevention in the new back-to-school reality is part of the compassionate classroom and strengthening partnerships with parents can help foster a collaborative relationship. Jodee dives into these topics in anticipation of her upcoming Masterclass with NCEA.

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• An Interview with Bishop Robert Barron

  Jul 16th 2020

  This week’s podcast features Bishop Robert Barron, an acclaimed author, speaker, and theologian. The founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries and Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Barron is also the host of the documentary CATHOLICISM, a bestselling author, popular social media icon and NBC News on-air contributor and analyst. During the podcast, Bishop Barron will discuss the value that Catholic schools provide students and families from a faith formation perspective, the relationship between science and faith, as well as the role that Catholic schools can play in healing and education as it pertains to justice and peace.

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• Handling Systemic Racism With Vincent Hale and Tiffany Norris

  Jul 9th 2020

  You will not want to miss this week’s podcast, which features Vincent Hale and Tiffany Norris, who discuss teaching and working in a Catholic school during this time of national reckoning of systemic racism. Vincent is a music teacher at Our Lady Queen of Angels School in East Harlem, and just graduated from the Mary Ann Remick Leadership Program at the University of Notre Dame. His passion for using his talents to connect with young people will leave you inspired. Tiffany Norris is a school counselor at Cathedral Catholic High School and the mother of two young boys. Her insight on the podcast is powerful both as an educator and a mom and you will be moved by her words.

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• Crisis Leadership with Cindy Ryals, Ed.D.

  Jul 2nd 2020

  Dr. Cynthia Ryals, Principal of St. Alphonsus School in Louisiana, shares her experience of crisis leadership in the face of natural disasters as well as the current pandemic. Her book is "Crisis Planning for Catholic School Leaders: Protecting Schools in the 21st Century and Beyond."
  

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• Making Difficult Decisions with Pam Lyons

  Jun 25th 2020

  This episode showcases Pam Lyons, the superintendent of schools for the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Pam shares her reflections on the decision to move to distance learning for the Catholic schools in San Francisco on March 12, the first in the country to do so.

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• The STEM Network and the STREAM NCEA Workshop

  Jun 18th 2020

  This podcast features Leslie De Leonardis, the STEM network director for the Department of Catholic Schools in Los Angeles, and John Reyes, most recently an assistant superintendent in the Diocese of Charleston and the newest member of the NCEA team. Leslie and John will discuss their mutual work in the area of STREAM and the upcoming NCEA workshop on June 23 and 24.

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• Innovation at NDA Schools of Los Angeles

  Jun 11th 2020

  This episode features Lilliam Paetzold, the president of Notre Dame Academy Schools of Los Angeles, which was the recipient of the Dr. Karen M. Ristau Innovations Award from NCEA this year. Lilliam, who is the first NDA alumna tapped to lead as president, shares her insights on the innovation taking place at the school and her leadership thoughts on the COVID-19 pandemic.

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• Open Wide Our Hearts

  Jun 5th 2020

  In this episode, Dr. RaeNell Houston, superintendent of schools for the Archdiocese of New Orleans and Henry Fortier, secretary for education and superintendent of schools for the Diocese of Orlando, discuss racial tension in the USA with NCEA Interim President/CEO Kathy Mears and Chief Innovation Officer Kevin Baxter.

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• A Light Unto My Path: A Model of Accompaniment for Fostering Mental Wellness

  May 28th 2020

  Mike Boyle — who co-authored “A Light Unto My Path: A Model of Accompaniment for Fostering Mental Wellness” with Sandria Morten — discusses mental wellness for Catholic school communities with Interim President and CEO Kathy Mears.

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• COVID Update: The National Perspective

  May 21st 2020

  Interim President and CEO Kathy Mears and Chief Innovation Officer Kevin Baxter catch up on topics that NCEA members are talking about. How do superintendents across the country feel right now? What is the number one professional development that teachers want? How are people planning for next year? Listen and learn.

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• Budget and Finance Planning for 2020-2021

  May 14th 2020

  NCEA Chief Innovation Officer Kevin Baxter chats with three guests in advance of NCEA Virtual's Budget & Finance Workshop, held May 20, 21, and 22. They discuss the drastic adjustments to short term and long term planning windows in light of COVID-19; a flexible approach to family needs; zero-based budgeting, and more. Thank you to special guests Kris Knowles, Dave Gervasio, and Nick Regina.

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• The Ministry of Sports

  May 7th 2020

  Listen in on a conversation with Kevin Baxter and the two authors of "Play Like a Champion" - they discuss sports, the ministry of sports, and how faith plays a vital role in how we should approach the athletic lives of our students and ourselves.

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• Jonathan Doyle's NCEA Virtual Session

  Apr 30th 2020

  Did you miss Jonathan Doyle's Q&A session during NCEA Virtual? Well, catch it here! Jonathan answered questions regarding high school seniors, supporting parishes, and sharing the true definition of success. Join us!

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• NCEA Virtual Insights and Opportunities

  Apr 21st 2020

  More than 7,000 people registered for NCEA Virtual — were you one of them? In this episode, learn how you can still register to access all sessions, and find out what NCEA Virtual looks like moving forward. Also, Kathy and Kevin introduce NCEA e-communities, day-long virtual conference, and more.

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• 30 Minutes with Jonathan Doyle

  Apr 13th 2020

  Acclaimed life coach, inspirational speaker and author Jonathan Doyle spends 30 minutes with Chief Innovation Officer Kevin Baxter and Interim President and CEO of NCEA Kathy Mears.

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• Catholic Schools and COVID-19

  Apr 10th 2020

  How is the COVID-19 Pandemic changing the face of Catholic education? Join Chief Innovation Officer Kevin Baxter and Archdiocese of Seattle Superintendent Kristin Dixon as they discuss - and reframe - challenges.

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• The Future of NCEA

  Apr 1st 2020

  Chief Innovation Officer Kevin Baxter introduces the Interim President and CEO of NCEA. Hint: You've met her before — now learn about her past experiences in Catholic schools and how NCEA is here for you.

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• Inclusion in Catholic Schools

  Mar 24th 2020

  Chief Program Officer Kathy Mears chats with Professor Doreen Engel about inclusion and Catholic schools. Learn about the long history of special education in Catholic schools and see the direction that it's heading.
  
  Engel is the author of "Be Open: A Guide to Prayerful Reflection on Inclusion in Catholic Schools," which can be purchased at www.ncea.org/store.

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• Pilot Episode of NCEA Podcast

  Mar 18th 2020

  Meet your hosts, Chief Program Officer Kathy Mears and Chief Innovation Officer Kevin Baxter. In this initial episode, they discuss the quickly changing landscape of Catholic education in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. They also introduce NCEA Virtual: The NCEA 2020 Convention.

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