Catholic School Matters

Dr. Tim Uhl, the Secretary of Education for the Diocese of Buffalo, interviews thought leaders in Catholic education and explores best practices for a better future.

Innovation Spotlight: Dianet Elliott of Diocese of Arlington 07/01/2024

Innovation Spotlight: Dianet Elliott of Diocese of Arlington The 19th and final innovation spotlight focuses on Diane Elliott, the Assistant Superintendent for Student Services in the Diocese of Arlington. Elliott helps build and support the school programs for diverse learners. She explains the origin, growth, and future of inclusion in the Catholic schools in the Diocese of Arlington. This podcast is a part of a series of podcasts featured on Catholic School Matters by Dr. Tim Uhl which is spotlighting Catholic school innovations and will be coming out in a book this fall published by NCEA. #catholicschoolmatters /episode/index/show/catholicschoolmatters/id/31746737

Innovation Spotlight: St. Nick's School serving all students 06/24/2024

Innovation Spotlight: St. Nick's School serving all students Dr. Mariagnes Menden, the long-time principal of St. Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic School in Chicago, shares her school's journey from turning away a student in 2005 to now serving over 75 students with IEPs. The school has embraced its mission as a school which welcomes all. This podcast is part of a series of podcasts spotlighting innovations in Catholic schools which will be featured in the book due out this fall published by NCEA. #catholicschoolmatters /episode/index/show/catholicschoolmatters/id/31697067

Innovation Spotlight: JSerra HS & Faith Formation 06/17/2024

Innovation Spotlight: JSerra HS & Faith Formation Patrick Reidy, the Vice President of Mission & Faith at JSerra High School in Orange County, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss JSerra's innovative faith formation model which has brought over 100 students into the Catholic faith over the past two decades. This podcast is a series of spotlights highlighting best practices and innovations in Catholic schools. #catholicschoolmatters /episode/index/show/catholicschoolmatters/id/31399567

Innovation Spotlight: Catholic Inner City Education of Cincinnati 06/10/2024

Innovation Spotlight: Catholic Inner City Education of Cincinnati Dr. Cate O'Brien of CISE (Catholic Inner-City Education) of Cincinnati joins the Catholic School Matters podcast to describe this innovative model to support inner-city Catholic schools. This model supports under-resourced Catholic schools with funding and intentional academic support. This podcast is a part of a series of podcasts spotlighting best practices in Catholic schools. #catholicschoolmatters /episode/index/show/catholicschoolmatters/id/31399297

Innovation Spotlight: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd 06/03/2024

Innovation Spotlight: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Leonard Urso, principal of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School in Las Vegas, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss how the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) program is integrated into their elementary religious education program. This podcast is part of a series of podcasts exploring innovation in Catholic schools and will be featured in the upcoming NCEA publication, "A Brighter Future for Catholic Schools" due out late 2024. #catholischoolmatters /episode/index/show/catholicschoolmatters/id/30949653

Innovation Spotlight: Tampa Jesuit High School 05/27/2024

Innovation Spotlight: Tampa Jesuit High School With a longstanding tradition of RCIA in their high school program, Tampa Jesuit High School stands out as a faith formation innovator. Tommy Killackey, the lay campus minister who directs the program, joins the podcast to discuss how the program originated and it is conducted. The program is responsible for bringing 100+ young men into the Catholic faith over the years. This podcast is part of the series of spotlights on innovation and are part of the upcoming book on Catholic school innovation edited by Dr. Uhl and published by NCEA. #catholicschoolmatters. /episode/index/show/catholicschoolmatters/id/30883768

Innovation Spotlight: Cristo Rey High School 05/20/2024

Innovation Spotlight: Cristo Rey High School Tony Ortiz, the third president at the original Cristo Rey High School in Pilsen, joins the podcast to discuss recent developments at Cristo Rey High School and his own leadership journey. This podcast is part of the series of spotlights on innovation and are part of the upcoming book on Catholic school innovation edited by Dr. Uhl and published by NCEA. #catholicschoolmatters. /episode/index/show/catholicschoolmatters/id/30883713

Innovation Spotlight: The House System 05/13/2024

Innovation Spotlight: The House System Amy Duke, the Director of the House System at Father Ryan High School in Nashville, discusses how the House System works at her school and in many Catholic schools who have adopted this new model to promote belonging and leadership in their schools. This podcast is part of the series of spotlights on Catholic school innovation and are part of the upcoming book on innovation edited by Dr. Uhl and published by NCEA. #catholicschoolmatters. /episode/index/show/catholicschoolmatters/id/30883658

Innovation Spotlight: Kim Desotell of GRACE 05/06/2024

Innovation Spotlight: Kim Desotell of GRACE The President of GRACE (Green Bay Area Catholic Education), Kim Desotell, shares her experience as a woman in a leadership position in the church. This podcast is part of the series of spotlights on innovation and are part of the upcoming book on Catholic school innovation edited by Dr. Uhl and published by NCEA. #catholicschoolmatters. /episode/index/show/catholicschoolmatters/id/30883633

Innovation Spotlight: Verbum Dei Jesuit High School 04/29/2024

Innovation Spotlight: Verbum Dei Jesuit High School President Travis Russell, SJ joins the podcast to describe how this incredible Cristo Rey high school supports the young men of Watts. This podcast is part of the series of spotlights on innovation and are part of the upcoming book on innovation edited by Dr. Uhl and published by NCEA. #catholicschoolmatters. /episode/index/show/catholicschoolmatters/id/30529658

Innovation Spotlight: St. John's Prep in Danvers, MA 04/22/2024

Innovation Spotlight: St. John's Prep in Danvers, MA Dr. Ed Hardiman, the Head of School at St. John's Prep, and Dr. Keith Crowley, the Principal/Associate Head of School at St. John's Prep, join Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss their efforts to make St. John's Prep an inclusive school and make every student feel loved and included, tying these efforts to their mission. This podcast is part of the series of spotlights on innovation and are part of the upcoming book on innovation edited by Dr. Uhl and published by NCEA. #catholicschoolmatters. /episode/index/show/catholicschoolmatters/id/30093193

Innovation Spotlight: Lasallian Adminstrator Formation 04/15/2024

Innovation Spotlight: Lasallian Adminstrator Formation Mike Daniels, the Director of Education for the Lasallian San Francisco-New Orleans District (aka the Christian Brothers in the West and South), joins Dr. Tim Uhl to describe how the district is committed to growing its own leadership pipeline and forming new leaders, too. This podcast is part of the series of spotlights on innovation and are part of the upcoming book on innovation edited by Dr. Uhl and published by NCEA. #catholicschoolmatters. /episode/index/show/catholicschoolmatters/id/30093173

Innovation Spotlight: Archdiocese of Cincinnati 04/08/2024

Innovation Spotlight: Archdiocese of Cincinnati Mayra Wilson, the Director of Latino Engagement in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss her efforts to increase Latino enrollment in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Catholic Schools. This podcast is part of the series of spotlights on innovation and are part of the upcoming book on innovation edited by Dr. Uhl and published by NCEA. #catholicschoolmatters. /episode/index/show/catholicschoolmatters/id/30093148

Innovation Spotlight: Bishop McNamara High School 04/01/2024

Innovation Spotlight: Bishop McNamara High School Dr. John Barnhardt, the president of Bishop McNamara High School, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to describe how BMHS serves and responds to the needs of its students and community. This podcast is part of the series of spotlights on innovation and are part of the upcoming book on innovation edited by Dr. Uhl and published by NCEA. #catholicschoolmatters. /episode/index/show/catholicschoolmatters/id/30093108

Innovation Spotlight: Mary Beth Lennon 03/25/2024

Innovation Spotlight: Mary Beth Lennon Mary Beth Lennon, the president of Mercy High School in Baltimore, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss her leadership journey and the opportunities she provides to young women. This podcast is part of the series of spotlights on innovation and are part of the upcoming book on innovation edited by Dr. Uhl and published by NCEA. #catholicschoolmatters. /episode/index/show/catholicschoolmatters/id/30093083

Innovation Spotlight: Bishop Lynch High School 03/18/2024

Innovation Spotlight: Bishop Lynch High School Chris Rebuck & Dr. Chad Riley, the president and principal of Bishop Lynch High School in Dallas, join Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss their commitment to distributed leadership. This podcast is part of the series of spotlights on innovation and are part of the upcoming book on innovation edited by Dr. Uhl and published by NCEA. #catholicschoolmatters. /episode/index/show/catholicschoolmatters/id/30093063

Innovation Spotlight: St. Theresa Catholic School 03/11/2024

Innovation Spotlight: St. Theresa Catholic School Kristy Dunn, the principal of St. Theresa Catholic School in Little Rock, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss how she has helped the school transform into a Latino-friendly school courtesy of the Latino Enrollment Institute at Notre Dame. This podcast is part of the series of spotlights on innovation and are part of the upcoming book on innovation edited by Dr. Uhl and published by NCEA. #catholicschoolmatters. /episode/index/show/catholicschoolmatters/id/30093043

Innovation Spotlight: National Standards & Benchmarks 03/04/2024

Innovation Spotlight: National Standards & Benchmarks Jill Annable, the President/CEO of West Catholic High School in Grand Rapids, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss how the National Standards & Benchmarks drive school improvement. This podcast is part of the series of spotlights on innovation and are part of the upcoming book on innovation edited by Dr. Uhl and published by NCEA. #catholicschoolmatters. /episode/index/show/catholicschoolmatters/id/30093023

Innovation Spotlight: St. Labre Indian Catholic School 02/26/2024

Innovation Spotlight: St. Labre Indian Catholic School Jack Joyce, the Director of Mission and Ministry at St. Labre Catholic Schools, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss Catholic identity and transcendence at the St. Labre Catholic Schools. This podcast is part of the series of spotlights on innovation and are part of the upcoming book on innovation edited by Dr. Uhl and published by NCEA. #catholicschoolmatters. /episode/index/show/catholicschoolmatters/id/30093003

Lorcan Barnes, "Lessons Learned as a President" 11/20/2023

Lorcan Barnes, "Lessons Learned as a President" Lorcan Barnes, who served as a Catholic high school president at two different Catholic high schools, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the Top 10 Lessons Learned as a Catholic High School President." #catholicschoolmatters /episode/index/show/catholicschoolmatters/id/28465622

Why Catholic Schools in Florida Are Growing 11/13/2023

Why Catholic Schools in Florida Are Growing Ron Matus & Lauren May from Step for Students who are two of three co-authors of the recent white paper "Why Catholic Schools are Growing" which explores the School Choice landscape in Florida and the remarkable benefits to student educational achievement. They join Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss myths of school choice and the research-based benefits. #catholicschoolmatters /episode/index/show/catholicschoolmatters/id/28444232

Kelby Woodard & Cristo Rey Network 11/06/2023

Kelby Woodard & Cristo Rey Network Kelby Woodard, the new President of the Cristo Rey network, returns to the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the latest developments with Dr. Tim Uhl in the Cristo Rey network, including opening a new school this fall and earning a semifinalist nod in the YASS competition. #catholicschoolmatters /episode/index/show/catholicschoolmatters/id/28378736

Leadership in Catholic Schools, Part 5 10/30/2023

Leadership in Catholic Schools, Part 5 Chris Mominey of Avanti Advisors returns to the podcast in the fifth installment of the "Leadership in Catholic Schools" podcast series. He discusses with Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast seven crises in Catholic schools and stresses the importance of how you deal with people as the #1 priority. Then Dr. Daniel McMahon of DeMatha HS joins the podcast to reflect on the conversation. #catholicschoolmatters /episode/index/show/catholicschoolmatters/id/28442897

Leadership in Catholic Schools, Part 4 10/23/2023

Leadership in Catholic Schools, Part 4 Dr. Melanie Palmisano, leadership consultant & former superintendent of Diocese of Baton Rouge, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss 5 recent controversies which have challenged Catholic school leaders. Then Dr. Antonio Felix of Loyola Marymount joins the podcast to reflect on the conversation #catholicschoolmatters /episode/index/show/catholicschoolmatters/id/28264820

Leadership in Catholic Schools, Part 3 10/16/2023

Leadership in Catholic Schools, Part 3 Dr. Kevin Baxter, the Director of the Mary Ann Remick Leadership Program at ACE Notre Dame, rejoins the podcast to discuss 5 recent controversies in Catholic education. Then in Part 2, Dr. Bill Hughes reflects on the conversation. Both conversations are with Dr. Tim Uhl on the #catholicschoolmatters podcast and are Part 3 of the Leadership in Catholic School series. /episode/index/show/catholicschoolmatters/id/28190828

Leadership in Catholic Schools, Part 2 10/09/2023

Leadership in Catholic Schools, Part 2 The series on controversies in Catholic school leadership continues with a conversation with Greg Richmond, Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of Chicago, who discusses 5 recent controversies with Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast, including court cases involving Catholic charter schools and serving students with disabilities. Then Faustin Weber comes on the show to discuss the previous conversation and provide some reflections. #catholicschoolmatters /episode/index/show/catholicschoolmatters/id/27994311

Leadership in Catholic Schools, Part 1 10/02/2023

Leadership in Catholic Schools, Part 1 Dr. Daniel McMahon, the long-time principal of DeMatha Catholic High School in Washington, DC, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss controversies in Catholic schools. Then Dr. Beth Purvis, the Director of the Educating Character Initiative at Wake Forest, joins the podcast to reflect on the conversation. This is the first in a series of podcasts designed to discuss how to lead Catholic schools through crisis. #catholicschoolmatters /episode/index/show/catholicschoolmatters/id/27969567

John Kennedy of St. Joseph HS 09/25/2023

John Kennedy of St. Joseph HS John Kennedy, the principal of St. Joseph's High School in South Bend, Indiana, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss his school's decision to move away from a Native American nickname and the process involving all stakeholders. #catholicschoolmatters /episode/index/show/catholicschoolmatters/id/28057203

Fr. Jack Podsiadlo, SJ & the Nativity Phenomenon 09/18/2023

Fr. Jack Podsiadlo, SJ & the Nativity Phenomenon One of the co-founders of the Nativity Mission School in NYC, Fr. Jack Podsiadlo, SJ has written a book about the Nativity Phenomenon. He joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the history and evolution of the Nativity School movement. #catholicschoolmatters /episode/index/show/catholicschoolmatters/id/27938064

David Palmieri & Diocesan Policies 09/11/2023

David Palmieri & Diocesan Policies David Palmieri, high school theology teacher & founder of the grassroots network "Without Exception," returns to the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss diocesan policies on human sexuality, their origins, their relationship to each other, and their implications to the synodal process. He joins Dr. Tim Uhl on this wide-ranging discuss about LGBT+ issues. #catholicschoolmatters /episode/index/show/catholicschoolmatters/id/27935751

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