Catholic School Matters

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.