Shepherding our Schools

During this podcast, you can listen to Sue Biggs interview St. Joseph Academy President, Kathryn Purcell and Principal, Jeff Sutliff. Learn how student agency and choice have made a positive impact on the academic program offered to the students; connecting them to purpose and leading to engagement. Experience how the mission of unity, the academic pathways, and the spirit of tradition make a lasting impact on the young women of St. Joseph Academy.

Edited by Dolores Bruno
Music by Bensounds

Fr. Ron Wearsch, pastor at St. Joseph Parish in Avon Lake, sat down with host Monica Dietz and the school’s principal, John Stipek, to discuss St. Joe’s stellar community, the school's high academic achievement and budding preschool. Learn more about St. Joseph Parish School by visiting: 

https://www.stjosephparishschool.org/

Edited by Dolores Bruno
Music by BenSounds

Facebook -  @St. Joseph Parish School Avon Lake

 Instagram - @sjsvikings

OCE interviews with the leadership team of St. Aloysius - St. Agatha School - Including Mr. Jones, Ms. Okey, Mrs. Dancy, Dr. Goodwin, Ms. Shirilla, Mr. Jenkins and two top eighth grade scholars to learn about the academics and culture of the school through the eyes of the leadership team and scholars. 

Edited by Dolores Bruno
Music by BenSounds

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In this episode, Curriculum Coordinator Jenny Miroglotta interviews Communion of Saints Principal Loretta Pilla, parent and coordinator of after-school activities Maureen Lynn, amateur radio operator Jeff Meyer, and students Layla, Theo, and Emmy who participate in the school’s Amateur Radio Club, which is the topic of the podcast. Schools interested in having an amateur radio club can contact Jeff Meyer  at [email protected] or 252-717-9442.

Editor:  Dolores Bruno
Music by Ben Sounds

Website: https://www.communionofsaintsschool.org/

Have you ever been to St. Stanislaus Church or School?  If you haven't, you will want to visit after listening to this podcast.  In this episode, Tracey Arnone interviews co-principals, Debb Martin and Chris Vasinelli about the history, changes in population and the way that St. Stanislaus School in the Slavic Village of Cleveland has responded and continues to meet the needs of its students.  Additionally, Debb and Chris discuss the many community partnerships, and in particular, their partnership with Cleveland Central Catholic School.  



Edited by Dolores Bruno
Music by Bensounds

Website: www.saintstanislaus.us

In this episode, Curriculum Coordinator Jenny Miroglotta interviews Padua Franciscan Principal Bob DiRocco, Vice Principal Elizabeth Oles Smith, MyTrack Director Jason Dzik, and MedTrack Director Laurie Grabowski. They talk about two unique programs offered by Padua: MyTrack, which is a career exploration program that helps students prepare for careers in business, computer science, engineering, law and studio art, and MedTrack, which is the only four-year, comprehensive, integrated program devoted to helping students explore and prepare for careers in healthcare.
 
 Edited by: Dolores Bruno

Music by Bensounds

Padua website:
www.paduafranciscan.com

Padua Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/PaduaFranciscan/

In this episode, Tracey Arnone speaks with Debra Farquhar Jones, the president of Our Lady of the Elms and Kevin Kelly, the Academic Dean about the rich history of Our Lady of the Elms School in Akron, Ohio.  OLE sits on the beautiful grounds of the mother house for the Sisters of St. Dominic, who founded the school 100 years ago.  Debra and Kevin share the advantages of attending an all-girls elementary and high school and the way they truly live out the Dominican pillars and  "Laudato Si" through their working farm, complete with chickens and goats that help the young women at the school grow in confidence and responsibility for the environment.  Our Lady of the Elms truly live its mission  to educate girls and young women to live their lives boldly with purpose, confidence, kindness, resilience, justice and faith.

Link to  Our Lady of the Elms Website:
https://www.theelms.org/

Edited by Dolores Bruno
Music by Bensounds

In this episode, Enrollment Coordinator Dene Hummon interviews the leaders of St. Martin de Porres High School -  Principal Adam Trifiro and Corporate Work Study Program Coordinator Shameka Jones Taylor.  As Cleveland's only Cristo Rey school, they explain what a Cristo Rey School is and the way they implement the pillars of  "Work, Study, Serve, Lead, and Pray" with their students.  They eloquently witness the way that the  Corporate Work Study Program allows students, many of whom are first generation college students,  to pay  for their Catholic high school education by working at a job with a corporate partner in the Cleveland area.  Students at St. Martin de Porres are prepared both for college and their career through this program.  Also discussed in this episode are the wraparound services and social-emotional and counseling services that are provided to guide students to success "to and through college"  at St. Martin de Porres High School.

Website:
https://www.saintmartincleveland.org

Editing by Dolores Bruno
Music by BenSounds

In this episode, host Dolores Bruno interviews parish administrator Fr. Greg Olzsewski and principal Joanie Klemens as they explain how Mater Dei Academy IS the heart of Wickliffe. They highlight there strong witness to Christ through kindness, acceptance and service. STEM activities involving both school and Wickliffe community as a whole is what makes Mater Dei a wonderful place to be! Learn more about Mater Dei and why you want to be a part of this community! 

Website:
http://www.materdeiacademy.us/ 

Music by Bensounds
Edited by Dolores Bruno

In this episode, the leadership team of Fr. Doug Brown and Principal Jessica Robertson are interviewed by Associate Superintendent Tracey Arnone.  They highlight the strong enrollment increase of Hispanic students and the newest hire at their school of a Hispanic enrollment coordinator.  They also talk about the rich history of the school and its connection to the Cleveland Police Department of which Fr. Doug Brown serves as its Catholic chaplain.  Listen to hear about this vibrant, growing Catholic school in the Old Brooklyn neighborhood!

Website:
http://maryqueenofpeaceschool.com/?fbclid=IwAR0JYiqupA8iYAhVcJ4mrsFohfNXA2yKmDfef1pewvtIb2A9ir2--XsdJPs

Music by Bensounds
Edited by Dolores Bruno