The Next Class 2.0

In this podcast episode, hosts Rob and Niko welcome Sister Vickie Perkins as their special guest. Sister Vickie, the founding president of Crystal Ray Kansas City, shares her inspiring journey. She discusses the inception of the school, breaking the cycle of poverty through education, and her current role in housing development for the marginalized. Sister Vickie also talks about the significance of Advent, exploring its deeper meaning, traditions, and the profound faith witnessed in those on the margins.

In this week's new episode, meet Fr. Jeff Sullivan, serving as the assistant director of Campus Ministry at Creighton University. Join Rob as he delves into Fr. Jeff's insights on spiritual leadership within educational settings, the significance of prayer, and the avenues to discover and cultivate spiritual guidance.

Lincoln Snyder is the President/CEO of the National Catholic Educational Association. In this episode, we explore Lincoln's thoughts on Catholic education in the US, new strategies for NCEA, and what he thinks about class choice. Tune in for the full episode!

In this special episode of the "The Next Class" podcast, Rob Birdsell is joined by his guest Dr. Tim Uhl, a multifaceted education leader. Rob, the host of The Next Class podcast, holds the titles of Executive Vice-President at Amerigo Education, President of Catholic Virtual, and is the visionary founder of ILLE. This collaborative podcast episode, brings together two passionate hosts to dive into their current projects and share their enthusiasm for the upcoming year. Join them as they explore their latest ventures and what's on the horizon in the world of education.

In this episode, Rob and Tom get together with venture capitalist B.J. Cassin. B.J. founded and chaired the Cassin Educational Initiative Foundation, providing start-up funds for 25 Cristo Rey high schools nationwide! 

In this episode, Rob gets together with John Rey for a live podcast. John is currently the Principal Consultant at Capa Pro, which provides training and infrastructure support to help education and nonprofit organizations.

Rob and Tom host a special guest named Kim Smith. Kim is an innovator and serial social entrepreneur. Kim has founded and had involvement with multiple companies including the Pahara Institute, Teach for America, New Schools Venture Fund and more!

Join Rob and Tom as they welcome Melodie Wyttenbach, executive director of the Barbara and Patrick Roche Center for Catholic Education at the Lynch School of Education and Human Development.

In this episode, Rob and Tom welcome a special guest by the name of Josh Hale. Josh is the President and CEO of Big Shoulders Fund. 

Rob and Tom welcome Don Shalvey to the Next Class. Don is the founder of Aspire Public Schools, one of the first charter schools in America, and former Deputy Director of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.