NCEA Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.