How we see our students can shape so much of our effectiveness in the classroom. The Church documents on education offer a wealth of encouragement about how we can relate to our students in ways that open them to witness of our lives and the chance that they may encounter Jesus through their daily interactions with us. In today's episode I share a powerful insight into how we can view our students in a way that helps them to flourish.

Should a Catholic school  be self-critical? What are the benchmarks that define how effective a Catholic school is in pursuing its mission? In this episode it's time to explore the critical markers that allow for useful and transformative reflection. A great Catholic school needs to be a place where everyone is constantly reflecting upon why we do what we do and how effectively we are doing it.

One of the most common themes in all my work is helping teachers reflect upon the difference between a Catholic school and all other educational choices. In today's episode it's time to talk about something that a Catholic school needs to be doing on daily basis. It's simple. It's powerful, and it's easily overlooked.

In a recent interview I was asked about the issue of defining success in A Catholic school and of wanting to be successful. This led to a discussion on the topic of ambition in a Catholic school. Should Catholic teachers and leaders be ambitious? In today's episode I take a moment to explore this important and sensitive topic.

Last week I was invited to do a live Q and A for the NCEA 2020 Virtual Convention. During that interview I was asked a question about the quest for ‘success’ in a Catholic school. For me, there were two core components here. In today's episode let's take a moment to talk about what we really mean when we talk about success in a Catholic school. How can we be sure that all our efforts are heading in the right direction.

A healthy Catholic school is built on the emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing of healthy Catholic teachers. How can teachers and leaders work together to build a robust and consistent approach to looking after the people who make a Catholic school so special? In this episode we spend some time with Kimberley Evans the founder of Nourish The Workplace who helps schools build healthy practices for long-term teacher wellbeing.

Support for Catholic teachers in the current crisis is more important than ever. What can teachers do to maintain their own mental health and wellbeing while juggling family, online learning expectations and more? In this episode I explore a simple idea called, ‘shrinking your world’ that can make a big difference to the daily experience of any teacher.

What Steve Virgadamo does not know about leadership, culture and mission in a Catholic school may not be worth knowing. His passion for Catholic education, leaders, teacher, parents and students is infectious and powerful. In this special podcast I spend some time with Steve exploring his wisdom for building great Catholic school cultures and supporting leaders and teachers in their special vocation.

When most of us hear the word routine it has negative connotations. In today’s episode I want to talk with you about why, right now, routine can be your friend. Having a daily routine and structure as a Catholic teacher is just as important now as it ever was, even if you’re working from home. Make sure you listen to this message as it has powerful implications for mental health and wellbeing.

How much the world has changed in a few short days. As we all deal with the challenges of the corona virus I want to share with you a great quote about how each of us can be the very real presence of Jesus to young people in whatever situation we find ourselves. I also want to share with you some exciting news about the release of my new book.