In this episode of the Catholic School Leaders Podcast, host John Mihalyo interviews Darrell Fulford, Principal of Saint Thomas More in Chapel Hill. They discuss the importance of forging a strong Catholic identity within the school culture.Darrell shares his personal journey from discovering the Catholic faith as a child to becoming an education leader driven by Catholic principles. He explains the influence of Catholic education in his life and emphasizes the importance of involving the parish community in school affairs. Darrell advocates for a collaborative approach to leadership, engaging faculty, staff, and parents to foster a conducive Catholic school environment.

02:00 Darrell's Journey to Catholicism and Catholic Education
05:09 The Importance of Catholic Culture in Schools
07:50 Nurturing Faculty in Their Faith
10:29 Promoting Partnership Between School and Parish Community
13:08 Challenges Faced by Catholic School Principals