In this episode, Miranda Maciel shares her self-proclaimed biases about her alma mater, Bourgade Catholic, where she was educated and now serves as Director of Admissions and Marketing. The impact of Catholic education on her life and the lives of the students who attend, as well as the legacy families and long-time faculty and staff, serves as an inspiration to families that seek Catholic formation and college-prep education.  With the help of Catholic Education Arizona and other supports, Catholic education is accessible and affordable but is also the greatest investment and gift a family could hope for. 

In this episode, Cynthia Scheller describes her life-long journey as a Catholic school student, parent, teacher, and principal.  Her dedication to Catholic education runs deep, especially at St. Thomas Aquinas. In her role as principal, she does everything in her power to make Catholic education affordable and accessible to anyone who desires it.  Her stewardship model and helping the community understand why parish and school families should all contribute to her school through CEA has kept the seats filled for several years.

In this episode, Father Tom Eckert, C.S.C., describes his journey from Deacon to pastor and beyond.  Along the way, he revived St. John Vianney Catholic School through a convergence of mission-driven inspiration and tax credit magic.  Fr. Tom shares the story of his journey, talks about former CEO Paul Mulligan as a mentor, and why he became a CEA Board Member and gives advice to school leaders regarding the partnership with CEA.  Finally, he reflects on God’s grace, the importance of listening, and the awe of life’s gifts and mysteries.

In this episode, Cande de Leon and Nancy Padberg troubleshoot the confusion many people throughout the diocese express regarding CEA and CDA.  Despite sounding remarkably alike, Catholic Education Arizona (CEA) and the Charity and Development Appeal (CDA) are two vastly different programs. CEA depends upon tax credit contributions, whereby individuals or corporations receive dollar-for-dollar credits, creating scholarships for students in Catholic schools.  The CDA is strictly a charitable giving program that supports a number of ministries and apostolates throughout the diocese.  Listen and learn why both programs are essential and how many lives are touched as a result.

In this episode, attorney and CEA corporate partner Lance Venable share his perspective on how Catholic education formed him and prepared him for life.  As a business owner, he has participated in the corporate tax credit program since its inception and believes in the preservation and impact of Catholic education that tax credit scholarships provide.  He also believes that Catholic education should be available to every family that desires it and knows that Catholic Education Arizona supports Catholic schools as a reliable company of integrity for 23 years. Lance shares his experience as a student, parent, business owner, and parent of children in Catholic schools. 

In this episode, business advisor Mike Rapisand tells stories about various clients who have contributed to schools near and dear to them through the Arizona corporate tax credit program.  These business owners have a vested interest in the organizations they contribute to as well as a vested interest in the future workforce, our communities, and in those who will own businesses and lead in industries a few years down the road.  As a former CFO and a CPA, Mike has a firm understanding of what makes businesses successful, and by participating in programs such as the corporate tax credit opportunity in Arizona, businesses can strengthen their brand and set themselves apart from others.  Mike moved to the valley after living most of his life in Texas, and as a transplant, he can attest to the rare and impactful economic benefits we are afforded as residents of Arizona.  Tax credit programs can be maximized by individuals and businesses to make Arizona even stronger.

In this episode, Peter and Colleen discuss the impact of the corporate tax credit on high school students and their families in the Diocese of Phoenix.  Grand Canyon University is a strong supporter of the Private Education Tax Credit as a corporate contributor to the Low-Income Tax Credit program.  The missions of Catholic Education Arizona and GCU as organizations are similar in that each strives to raise up those most in need, support their communities, and make private (Catholic or Christian education) affordable and accessible to anyone that desires it.  Peter’s experiences in education and now at GCU bring him full circle in serving Catholic schools.  

In this episode, Nancy and Eric discuss the ways Arizona business owners can take advantage of the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of families and change lives. There is a good chance small business owners do not even know this opportunity exists.  Corporate tax credit scholarships change the lives of families that need assistance and want to choose the education that best suits their children.  CEA has many communication avenues to get the word out, and Fasturtle Digital has been part of that communication process.  The benefits of contribution, for both businesses and families, to the corporate low-income tax credit are discussed.  Eric shares his experiences with Catholic schools as a parent and the reasons for his personal decision to send his children to Catholic schools.

In this episode, Dep Preach, Chief Development Officer of Catholic Education Arizona, talks with Amy O’Sullivan, Director of Institutional Advancement at Xavier College Prep.  Misconceptions about and success stories at Xavier are addressed as well as the impact of scholarships of the 45% of students with financial need.  Tax credit scholarships through CEA impact nearly half of Xavier students.  Hear student success stories and how Xavier shares its gratitude with corporate partners. Corporate partnership and community support make a significant impact on the students of Xavier.  Learn about tax-credit scholarships, especially corporate low-income tax credit scholarships, at Xavier College Prep in this episode.

In this episode, get to know Chris Lorello, Corporate Manager, and Colleen McCoy-Cejka, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Catholic Education Arizona as they explore corporate tax credits and their impact on students in Arizona Catholic schools.  Learn about the Corporate Low Income Tax Credit Scholarships and the Disabled/Displaced Scholarships that make Catholic education accessible and affordable for Arizona families that desire a faith-based education.  Misconceptions about accessibility and affordability of Catholic schools are addressed as well as programs for students with learning differences in Catholic schools. Corporations can use their Arizona state tax liability to create future leaders with scholarships through Catholic Education Arizona.  It’s quick.  It’s easy.  Listen and learn more!