Catholic School Matters

The Catholic Companion Framework for Technology & Innovation

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:59:00 +0000

Meaghan Crowley-Sullivan of LMU's iDEAL Institute (Innovation in Digital Education & Leadership) joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss her new creation, The Catholic Companion Framework For Technology & Innovation: Faithful Guidance for Catholic Educators Navigating Technology, Artificial Intelligence, & Innovation. They discuss the main points, the implications, and practical applications. #catholicschoolmatters

Dr. Patrick Manning & Contemplative Practice

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Dr. Patrick Manning of Seton Hall returns to the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss his newest book, "Be Still and Know: Contemplative Practices for Christian Schools & Educators." Manning, a former ACEr, and Dr. Tim Uhl discuss the value of contemplative practices for the current K12 school environments and the tremendous richness and practical applications. #catholicschoolmatters

Sam Laganà Conversation

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:34:00 +0000

Sam Laganà, former Catholic high school president & current voice of the Rams at SoFi Stadium, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about his experience during the Pacific Palisades fire nearly a year ago, his experience as an pro sports announcer (beach volleyball, pro tennis, NFL, etc), his varied Los Angeles background and eclectic experiences at LMU, Pepperdine, and Notre Dame in Sherman Oaks. #catholicschoolmatters

Board Development Series Overview

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:58:00 +0000

Dr. Regina Haney & Dr. Dale Hoyt, two legends in Catholic education, join Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the upcoming (January 2026) Board Development series sponsored by Creighton University and NCEA which features 6 great panelists--Dr. Lauren Casella, Dr. Marco Clark, Dr. Kevin Baxter, Dr. John James, Sr. Dale McDonald, and Dr. Camille Brown Privette. Register on the NCEA website! #catholicschoolmatters

Life of a Principal with Julie Capirchio

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:58:00 +0000

Julie Capirchio, the outstanding principal of St. Joseph's Catholic school in West Warwick, Rhode Island, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss her unique communication style, the importance of building a great teaching team, and her great relationship with her pastor. #catholischoolmatters

Ann Garrido Tribute #4: Sheila Heen

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:58:00 +0000

The author of Difficult Conversations and Thanks for the Feedback as well as a long-time collaborator and friend of Ann Garrido, Sheila Heen joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss Ann's influence on her work at the Harvard Negotation Project and her life, too. As a professor in the Harvard Law School, Heen provides a unique perspective on feedback, conflict, and growth. #catholicschoolmatters

Drawing New Maps

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:31:00 +0000

Faustin Weber, President of Prince of Peace Catholic School, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss Pope Leo's new Apostolic Letter, Drawing New Maps of Hope. They discuss the new themes established by Pope Leo and his call for attention to the five year-old The Global Compact on Education. #catholicschoolmatters

Grace of the Ghosts & Dr. Jeannine Hill Fletcher

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:01:00 +0000

The author of the 2025 theological history book, Grace of the Ghosts, Dr. Jeannine Hill Fletcher of Fordham University, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the book and her previous work, The Sin of White Supremacy. #catholicschoolmatters

Ann Garrido Tribute #3

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:26:00 +0000

Ashley Rae Mathis, President of Notre Dame High School, San Jose, and Dr. Mike Daniels of the Office of Education for the Lasallian District of San Francisco-New Orleans, join Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters to discuss the work and influence of Dr. Ann Garrido. #catholicschoolmatters

Ann Garrido Tribute #2

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:34:00 +0000

The second podcast highlighting the work of Dr. Ann Garrido, the influential Catholic theologian and friend of the Catholic School Matters podcast, features Dr. Erin Barisano, the Superintendent of the Diocese of Orange and Dr. Lauren Casella from Loyola Marymount University. They join Dr. Tim Uhl to discuss their friendship and admiration of Ann Garrido as well as her influence on their professional practice. #catholicschoolmatters

Ann Garrido Tribute #1

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 08:44:00 +0000

While Ann Garrido is battling cancer, we discuss her influence on our lives and our work. First up is Dr. Kevin Baxter who joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the tremendous impact she has had on Catholic school principals and on his life as well. #catholicschoolmatters

Dilexi Te: Pope Leo's new publication

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000

Theologian David Palmieri discusses Pope Leo's new apostolic exhortation, Dilexi Te, with Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast. They discuss Pope Leo's emphasis on the poor and their preferred place in the Church along with its implications for Catholic school leaders. #catholicschoolmatters

Greg Richmond & Catholic school leadership at this moment in Chicago

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:38:00 +0000

Kicking off Season 10 of the Catholic School Matters podcast is a conversation between Greg Richmond, the Superintendent of the Archdiocese of Chicago & Dr. Tim Uhl. They begin discussing the joys of having a new pope from Chicago (1:28) and then discuss the challenges & trauma of the ICE immigration enforcement in Chicago (14:10). Richmond describes the impact on Catholic schools and leaders themselves as well as giving real stories of these stepped up enforcement. #catholicschoolmatters

Rob Birdsell--Discernment & the Cristo Rey movement

Tue, 20 May 2025 15:28:00 +0000

Rob Birsell, co-author of two chapters in "A Brighter Future for Catholic Schools," joins Dr. Tim Uhl to discuss the Cristo Rey movement and discernment and spiritual leadership. #catholicschoolmatters

Dr. Kaitlin Reichart & the NSBECS

Wed, 14 May 2025 20:39:00 +0000

The author of Chapter Ten of "A Brighter Future for Catholic Schools" and the Andrew Greeley Endowed Chair at the Greeley Center for Catholic Education at Loyola Chicago, Dr. Kaitlin Reichart joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the development and application of the National Standards & Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Schools. #catholicschoolmatters

Kent Hickey: Conscience & Discernment

Mon, 05 May 2025 10:01:00 +0000

Part of the series featuring authors from the new book "A Brighter Future for Catholic Schools," Kent Hickey joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss his two contributions to the book--the chapter on conscience he wrote and the chapter on discernment he co-wrote with Rob Birdsell. #catholicschoolmatters

Dr. Kevin Baxter & Principal Formation

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 08:59:00 +0000

Dr. Kevin Baxter, the Director of the Mary Ann Remick Leadership program at the University of Notre Dame, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss Catholic school principal formation, the focus of his chapter in the upcoming NCEA publication, A Brighter Future for Catholic Schools. #catholicschoolmatters

Dr. Melodie Wyttenbach & Dr. Lauren Casella on Cura Personalis

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:15:00 +0000

The sixth podcast in a series highlighting authors from the upcoming NCEA publication, A Brighter Future for Catholic Schools, Dr. Melodie Wyttenbach of the Roche Center at Boston College and Dr. Lauren Casella of Loyola Marymount join Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss their chapter on Cura Personalis and whole-child education in Catholic schools. #catholicschoolmatters

Dr. Jeannie Ray-Timoney on Women in the Church

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 08:51:00 +0000

The fifth podcast focused on the upcoming book A Brighter Future for Catholic Schools to be published in April, centers on discussion with Dr. Jeannie Ray-Timoney on her chapter "Women, the Church, and Leadership." Her talk with Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast discusses her personal story and the different models and approaches to leadership in the church. #catholicschoolmatters

David Palmieri & the theological foundations of inclusion

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:23:00 +0000

David Palmieri, high school theology teacher & founder of the "Without Exception" network, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss his chapter in the forthcoming book "A Brighter Future for Catholic Schools." In the chapter he explores the theological foundations for LGBT+ inclusion and a framework for understanding the work. #catholicschoolmatters

Dr. Timothy Cook & Catholic Identity

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:09:00 +0000

Dr. Tim Cook of Creighton University joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss his chapter focusing on Catholic identity in the forthcoming book "A Brighter Future for Catholic Schools." Cook discusses his belonging, becoming, and believing framework in his evolving understanding of how Catholic schools can form students. #catholicschoolmatters

Dr. Michael Boyle on Inclusion in Catholic schools

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 09:55:00 +0000

The foremost expert on special education & inclusion in Catholic schools, Dr. Michael Boyle of the Hermann Center at Saint Louis University joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss his chapter in the forthcoming book "A Brighter Future for Catholic Schools" due out in April 2025. Dr. Boyle discusses his proposed framework for understanding how Catholic schools can serve students with diverse learning needs. #catholicschoolmatters

Dr. Antonio Felix on Latinos & Catholic Schools

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 08:55:00 +0000

In our first book talk with one of the authors from the 2025 book "A Brighter Future for Catholic Schools," Dr. Antonio Felix of LMU discusses his 4-part framework for making our Catholic schools more welcoming places for Hispanic students emanating from the original mission of Catholic schools. He discusses with Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast his essay and ideas, previewing the book. #catholicschoolmatters

Dr. John Reyes & Polycrisis

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:22:00 +0000

Dr. John Reyes, the Director of Research, Program Evaluation, and Innovation at the Roche Center at Boston College, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the concept of polycrisis and how it can impact leadership. Reyes presented his research on polycrisis and the impact on Catholic schools and highlighted other research studies he's engaged in. #catholicschoolmatters

Educational Technology & AI

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:51:00 +0000

Ryan Collins, a district educational technology director and blogger ("EduK8Me"), joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the latest educational technology innovations and how AI is re-shaping the K12 educational environment. #catholicschoolmatters

Andrew Murray on Burnout & Finding Balance

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:54:00 +0000

Andrew Murray, former Catholic school leader and founder of Lumina Consulting based in New Zealand, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss his story of re-orienting his life after battling long COVID. Murray & Uhl discuss ways to find balance and lead by example. #catholicschoolmatters

Educational Pluralism with Dr. Ashley Rogers Berner

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 07:50:00 +0000

Dr. Ashley Rogers Berner of Johns Hopkins University's Institute for Educational Policy & author of 2024's Educational Pluralism & Democracy: How to Handle Indoctrination, Promote Exposure, and Rebuild America's Schools returns to the Catholic School Matters podcast with Dr. Tim Uhl to discuss pluralism, accountability, and its implications for school choice. Dr. Ashley Rogers Berner previously spoke to Dr. Tim Uhl on the podcast in 2018 to discuss her first book, Pluralism & American Public Education: No One Way to School. #catholicschoolmatters

Susan Morrissey & Artificial Intelligence

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 09:24:00 +0000

Doctoral student, Catholic school administrator, and PD presenter Susan Morrissey joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters to discuss Artificial Intelligence and considerations for Catholic school educators: concerns about how AI is used, how data is shared, etc. It's a sobering but important discussion. #catholicschoolmatters

Ann Garrido: Power & Truth

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 14:03:00 +0000

Dr. Ann Garrido, the author of Redeeming Power (2024), returns to the podcast to discuss her new book, an old book about truth and the way it illuminates our current context, and many, many more topics! She joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast. #catholicschoolmatters

Innovation Spotlight: Dianet Elliott of Diocese of Arlington

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 07:51:00 +0000

The 19th and final innovation spotlight focuses on Diane Elliott, the Assistant Superintendent for Student Services in the Diocese of Arlington. Elliott helps build and support the school programs for diverse learners. She explains the origin, growth, and future of inclusion in the Catholic schools in the Diocese of Arlington. This podcast is a part of a series of podcasts featured on Catholic School Matters by Dr. Tim Uhl which is spotlighting Catholic school innovations and will be coming out in a book this fall published by NCEA. #catholicschoolmatters

Innovation Spotlight: St. Nick's School serving all students

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 06:34:00 +0000

Dr. Mariagnes Menden, the long-time principal of St. Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic School in Chicago, shares her school's journey from turning away a student in 2005 to now serving over 75 students with IEPs. The school has embraced its mission as a school which welcomes all. This podcast is part of a series of podcasts spotlighting innovations in Catholic schools which will be featured in the book due out this fall published by NCEA. #catholicschoolmatters

Innovation Spotlight: JSerra HS & Faith Formation

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 07:35:00 +0000

Patrick Reidy, the Vice President of Mission & Faith at JSerra High School in Orange County, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss JSerra's innovative faith formation model which has brought over 100 students into the Catholic faith over the past two decades. This podcast is a series of spotlights highlighting best practices and innovations in Catholic schools. #catholicschoolmatters

Innovation Spotlight: Catholic Inner City Education of Cincinnati

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 06:08:00 +0000

Dr. Cate O'Brien of CISE (Catholic Inner-City Education) of Cincinnati joins the Catholic School Matters podcast to describe this innovative model to support inner-city Catholic schools. This model supports under-resourced Catholic schools with funding and intentional academic support. This podcast is a part of a series of podcasts spotlighting best practices in Catholic schools. #catholicschoolmatters

Innovation Spotlight: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 06:10:00 +0000

Leonard Urso, principal of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School in Las Vegas, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss how the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) program is integrated into their elementary religious education program. This podcast is part of a series of podcasts exploring innovation in Catholic schools and will be featured in the upcoming NCEA publication, "A Brighter Future for Catholic Schools" due out late 2024. #catholischoolmatters

Innovation Spotlight: Tampa Jesuit High School

Mon, 27 May 2024 05:37:00 +0000

With a longstanding tradition of RCIA in their high school program, Tampa Jesuit High School stands out as a faith formation innovator. Tommy Killackey, the lay campus minister who directs the program, joins the podcast to discuss how the program originated and it is conducted. The program is responsible for bringing 100+ young men into the Catholic faith over the years. This podcast is part of the series of spotlights on innovation and are part of the upcoming book on Catholic school innovation edited by Dr. Uhl and published by NCEA. #catholicschoolmatters.

Innovation Spotlight: Cristo Rey High School

Mon, 20 May 2024 05:34:00 +0000

Tony Ortiz, the third president at the original Cristo Rey High School in Pilsen, joins the podcast to discuss recent developments at Cristo Rey High School and his own leadership journey. This podcast is part of the series of spotlights on innovation and are part of the upcoming book on Catholic school innovation edited by Dr. Uhl and published by NCEA. #catholicschoolmatters.

Innovation Spotlight: The House System

Mon, 13 May 2024 05:31:00 +0000

Amy Duke, the Director of the House System at Father Ryan High School in Nashville, discusses how the House System works at her school and in many Catholic schools who have adopted this new model to promote belonging and leadership in their schools. This podcast is part of the series of spotlights on Catholic school innovation and are part of the upcoming book on innovation edited by Dr. Uhl and published by NCEA. #catholicschoolmatters.

Innovation Spotlight: Kim Desotell of GRACE

Mon, 06 May 2024 05:27:00 +0000

The President of GRACE (Green Bay Area Catholic Education), Kim Desotell, shares her experience as a woman in a leadership position in the church. This podcast is part of the series of spotlights on innovation and are part of the upcoming book on Catholic school innovation edited by Dr. Uhl and published by NCEA. #catholicschoolmatters.

Innovation Spotlight: Verbum Dei Jesuit High School

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 04:59:00 +0000

President Travis Russell, SJ joins the podcast to describe how this incredible Cristo Rey high school supports the young men of Watts. This podcast is part of the series of spotlights on innovation and are part of the upcoming book on innovation edited by Dr. Uhl and published by NCEA. #catholicschoolmatters.

Innovation Spotlight: St. John's Prep in Danvers, MA

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Ed Hardiman, the Head of School at St. John's Prep, and Dr. Keith Crowley, the Principal/Associate Head of School at St. John's Prep, join Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss their efforts to make St. John's Prep an inclusive school and make every student feel loved and included, tying these efforts to their mission. This podcast is part of the series of spotlights on innovation and are part of the upcoming book on innovation edited by Dr. Uhl and published by NCEA. #catholicschoolmatters.

Innovation Spotlight: Lasallian Adminstrator Formation

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Mike Daniels, the Director of Education for the Lasallian San Francisco-New Orleans District (aka the Christian Brothers in the West and South), joins Dr. Tim Uhl to describe how the district is committed to growing its own leadership pipeline and forming new leaders, too. This podcast is part of the series of spotlights on innovation and are part of the upcoming book on innovation edited by Dr. Uhl and published by NCEA. #catholicschoolmatters.

Innovation Spotlight: Archdiocese of Cincinnati

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Mayra Wilson, the Director of Latino Engagement in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss her efforts to increase Latino enrollment in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Catholic Schools. This podcast is part of the series of spotlights on innovation and are part of the upcoming book on innovation edited by Dr. Uhl and published by NCEA. #catholicschoolmatters.

Innovation Spotlight: Bishop McNamara High School

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. John Barnhardt, the president of Bishop McNamara High School, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to describe how BMHS serves and responds to the needs of its students and community. This podcast is part of the series of spotlights on innovation and are part of the upcoming book on innovation edited by Dr. Uhl and published by NCEA. #catholicschoolmatters.

Innovation Spotlight: Mary Beth Lennon

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 05:01:00 +0000

Mary Beth Lennon, the president of Mercy High School in Baltimore, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss her leadership journey and the opportunities she provides to young women. This podcast is part of the series of spotlights on innovation and are part of the upcoming book on innovation edited by Dr. Uhl and published by NCEA. #catholicschoolmatters.

Innovation Spotlight: Bishop Lynch High School

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:01:00 +0000

Chris Rebuck & Dr. Chad Riley, the president and principal of Bishop Lynch High School in Dallas, join Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss their commitment to distributed leadership. This podcast is part of the series of spotlights on innovation and are part of the upcoming book on innovation edited by Dr. Uhl and published by NCEA. #catholicschoolmatters.

Innovation Spotlight: St. Theresa Catholic School

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 05:01:00 +0000

Kristy Dunn, the principal of St. Theresa Catholic School in Little Rock, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss how she has helped the school transform into a Latino-friendly school courtesy of the Latino Enrollment Institute at Notre Dame. This podcast is part of the series of spotlights on innovation and are part of the upcoming book on innovation edited by Dr. Uhl and published by NCEA. #catholicschoolmatters.

Innovation Spotlight: National Standards & Benchmarks

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 05:01:00 +0000

Jill Annable, the President/CEO of West Catholic High School in Grand Rapids, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss how the National Standards & Benchmarks drive school improvement. This podcast is part of the series of spotlights on innovation and are part of the upcoming book on innovation edited by Dr. Uhl and published by NCEA. #catholicschoolmatters.

Innovation Spotlight: St. Labre Indian Catholic School

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 05:01:00 +0000

Jack Joyce, the Director of Mission and Ministry at St. Labre Catholic Schools, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss Catholic identity and transcendence at the St. Labre Catholic Schools. This podcast is part of the series of spotlights on innovation and are part of the upcoming book on innovation edited by Dr. Uhl and published by NCEA. #catholicschoolmatters.

Lorcan Barnes, "Lessons Learned as a President"

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 04:33:00 +0000

Lorcan Barnes, who served as a Catholic high school president at two different Catholic high schools, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the Top 10 Lessons Learned as a Catholic High School President." #catholicschoolmatters

Why Catholic Schools in Florida Are Growing

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 04:05:00 +0000

Ron Matus & Lauren May from Step for Students who are two of three co-authors of the recent white paper "Why Catholic Schools are Growing" which explores the School Choice landscape in Florida and the remarkable benefits to student educational achievement. They join Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss myths of school choice and the research-based benefits. #catholicschoolmatters

Kelby Woodard & Cristo Rey Network

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 04:01:00 +0000

Kelby Woodard, the new President of the Cristo Rey network, returns to the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the latest developments with Dr. Tim Uhl in the Cristo Rey network, including opening a new school this fall and earning a semifinalist nod in the YASS competition. #catholicschoolmatters

Leadership in Catholic Schools, Part 5

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 04:01:00 +0000

Chris Mominey of Avanti Advisors returns to the podcast in the fifth installment of the "Leadership in Catholic Schools" podcast series. He discusses with Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast seven crises in Catholic schools and stresses the importance of how you deal with people as the #1 priority. Then Dr. Daniel McMahon of DeMatha HS joins the podcast to reflect on the conversation. #catholicschoolmatters

Leadership in Catholic Schools, Part 4

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 04:01:00 +0000

Dr. Melanie Palmisano, leadership consultant & former superintendent of Diocese of Baton Rouge, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss 5 recent controversies which have challenged Catholic school leaders. Then Dr. Antonio Felix of Loyola Marymount joins the podcast to reflect on the conversation #catholicschoolmatters

Leadership in Catholic Schools, Part 3

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000

Dr. Kevin Baxter, the Director of the Mary Ann Remick Leadership Program at ACE Notre Dame, rejoins the podcast to discuss 5 recent controversies in Catholic education. Then in Part 2, Dr. Bill Hughes reflects on the conversation. Both conversations are with Dr. Tim Uhl on the #catholicschoolmatters podcast and are Part 3 of the Leadership in Catholic School series.

Leadership in Catholic Schools, Part 2

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 04:01:00 +0000

The series on controversies in Catholic school leadership continues with a conversation with Greg Richmond, Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of Chicago, who discusses 5 recent controversies with Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast, including court cases involving Catholic charter schools and serving students with disabilities. Then Faustin Weber comes on the show to discuss the previous conversation and provide some reflections. #catholicschoolmatters

Leadership in Catholic Schools, Part 1

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 13:37:00 +0000

Dr. Daniel McMahon, the long-time principal of DeMatha Catholic High School in Washington, DC, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss controversies in Catholic schools. Then Dr. Beth Purvis, the Director of the Educating Character Initiative at Wake Forest, joins the podcast to reflect on the conversation. This is the first in a series of podcasts designed to discuss how to lead Catholic schools through crisis. #catholicschoolmatters

John Kennedy of St. Joseph HS

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 04:02:00 +0000

John Kennedy, the principal of St. Joseph's High School in South Bend, Indiana, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss his school's decision to move away from a Native American nickname and the process involving all stakeholders. #catholicschoolmatters

Fr. Jack Podsiadlo, SJ & the Nativity Phenomenon

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:01:00 +0000

One of the co-founders of the Nativity Mission School in NYC, Fr. Jack Podsiadlo, SJ has written a book about the Nativity Phenomenon. He joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the history and evolution of the Nativity School movement. #catholicschoolmatters

David Palmieri & Diocesan Policies

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 04:01:00 +0000

David Palmieri, high school theology teacher & founder of the grassroots network "Without Exception," returns to the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss diocesan policies on human sexuality, their origins, their relationship to each other, and their implications to the synodal process. He joins Dr. Tim Uhl on this wide-ranging discuss about LGBT+ issues. #catholicschoolmatters

Rob Birdsell

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 04:01:00 +0000

Rob Birdsell, the host of The Next Class podcast, Executive Vice-President of Amerigo Education, President of Catholic Virtual as well as the founder of ILLE, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast. This is a joint podcast which will also run on his platform. The two podcast hosts discuss what they're currently working on and what they're excited about in the next year. #catholischoolmatters

Bill Daily from the expanding St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 04:01:00 +0000

William Daily, principal at the dual-language St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School in San Antonio, returns to the Catholic School Matters podcast to describe the school's incredible growth and recent expansion to a second campus. His conversation with Dr. Tim Uhl details the bilingual education program and his love for San Antonio. #catholicschoolmatters

Christine Healey

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 04:01:00 +0000

Christine Healey, the Executive Director of the Healey Education Foundation, returns to the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the recent decision to move its operational functions in support of Catholic schools to the Roche Center at Boston College. Board training is the new focus of the institute and Healey describes the reason for the decision in the conversation with Dr. Tim Uhl. #catholicschoolmatters

Professor Gerald Cattaro, Fordham

Mon, 15 May 2023 04:01:00 +0000

Dr. Jerry Cattaro, the Executive Director of the Center for Catholic School Leadership at Fordham University, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss his work at the Vatican's Dicastery for Education & Culture, mentoring new school leaders, and Catholic schools across the globe. #catholicschoolmatters

Elizabeth Goettl of Cristo Rey Network

Mon, 08 May 2023 04:03:00 +0000

The long-time CEO of the Cristo Rey network, Elizabeth Goettl, returns to the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss her lessons learned in leadership with Dr. Tim Uhl. After 11 years in the central office, Goettl is stepping down this summer. #catholicschoolmatters

Dr. Tony Galla

Mon, 01 May 2023 04:02:00 +0000

Dr. Tony Galla, the new president of Bishop Alemany High School of Los Angeles, discusses his leadership journey from Catholic elementary school principal to deputy superintendent of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles to Catholic high school president. He joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss a learning mindset, challenges, and call. #catholicschoolmatters

Dr. Marc Martinez of St. Peter Catholic HS of Houston

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 04:01:00 +0000

Dr. Marc Martinez, the founding principal of St. Peter Catholic High School of Houston, joins the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the new technical Catholic high school opening this fall (2023) in Houston. Dr. Martinez discusses their current pathways and plans for the future. #catholicschoolmatters

Dr. Antonio Felix of PLACE Corps

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 04:01:00 +0000

Dr. Antonio Felix, the Director of the PLACE Corps (Partners in Los Angeles Catholic Education) at LMU, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss his award-winning dissertation, supporting educators of color, and his personal journey toward school leadership and academia. #catholicschoolmatters

Greg Dhuyvetter of WCEA

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 05:01:00 +0000

Greg Dhuyvetter, the Executive Director of WCEA (Western Catholic Education Association), joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss their new accreditation protocol and the new National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Schools (NSBCS) version 2.0 #catholicschoolmatters

Dot Teso of St. Michael Indian School

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 05:10:00 +0000

Dot Teso, the president of St. Michael Indian School in St. Michael's, Arizona, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the innovations and challenges on one of the three remaining Native American Catholic hihg schools. #catholicschoolmatters

Doug Cooper, LA's Catholic Education Foundation

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 05:01:00 +0000

Doug Cooper, the Executive Director of the Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss their great work and the current fundraiser, the CEF Racing Team, raising money for the March 19th LA Half Marathon. #catholicschoolmatters

Dr. Daryl Hagan & Dr. Andrew Kremer of Lumen Accreditation

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 05:01:00 +0000

Dr. Daryl Hagan, the Interim Director of the ITCE and Catholic University and the Director of Lumen Accreditation, and Dr. Andrew Kremer, the Associate Director, join Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to describe this new Catholic school accreditation process. #catholicschoolmatters

Christian Talbot of Middle States

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 05:01:00 +0000

The Executive Director of Middle States Accreditation, Christian Talbot, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the purpose & benefits of Catholic school accreditation #catholicschoolmatters

Dylan Corbett of the Hope Border Institute

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000

The Executive Director of the Hope Border Institue in El Paso, Dylann Corbett, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to describe the work of the Hope Border Institute, draw attention to the needs of migrants, and dispel a few myths about the border. He views the crisis of migration through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching and provides practical tips for all Christian Americans. #catholicschoolmatters

Irish Catholic Schools

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 05:01:00 +0000

Dr. Sean McGraw and Jonathan Tiernan, co-authors of the new book "The Politics of Irish Primary Education" join Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the growing secularization of Ireland and its impact on Catholic schools. #catholicschoolmatters

Dave Mason of Tucson's San Miguel Cristo Rey School

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 05:01:00 +0000

The President of Tucson's San Miguel Cristo Rey High School, David Mason, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss how the school responded to the challenges of the pandemic--namely, remote work. Mason also outlines the school's marketing plans and dreams for the future. #catholicschoolmatters

James Martin, SJ

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 05:02:00 +0000

Returning to the Catholic School Matters podcast is Jesuit priest James Martin, SJ. Fr. Martin and Dr. Tim Uhl discuss how to respond to criticism and remain faithful to the Church. Martin also shares stories from his recent meeting with Pope Francis. #catholicschoolmatters

Angela Moret, Billiken Teacher Corps

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 05:01:00 +0000

Angela Moret, the Director of SLU's Billiken Teacher Corps, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the purpose and reality of the Billiken Teacher Corps. Founded after the Ferguson shooting of Michael Brown in 2014, the program represents part of SLU's commitment to social justice by placing aspiring teachers into underserved schools. #catholicschoolmatters

Hosffman Ospino & Melodie Wyttenbach

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 05:01:00 +0000

Dr. Hosffman Ospino of Boston College's School of Theology & Ministry and Dr. Melodie Wyttenbach, the Director of Boston College's Roche Center, join Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss their "Cultivating Talent" report, summit, and continued efforts to support Hispanic educators. #catholicschoolmatters

Deacon Kevin McCormack, Superintendent

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 14:02:00 +0000

The new Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Brooklyn, Deacon Kevin McCormack, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss his new role, why he became a superintendent, and how he hopes to inspire change in his diocese. #catholicschoolmatters

Dr. Thomas Groome, Part 2

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 05:01:00 +0000

Tom Groome of Boston College returns to the Catholic School Matters podcast for a second conversation with Dr. Tim Uhl, this time discussing his recent publication, What Makes Education Catholic: Spiritual Foundations. He discusses the beauty of Catholic education and the contributions and points listeners to heroes of Catholic education and Jesus' own pedagogy which he shows time and time again in the Gospels. #catholicschoolmatters

Dr. Thomas Groome, Part 1

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 05:01:00 +0000

Dr. Tom Groome of Boston College joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss how to reach the "nones" and how to effectively educate in religious education programs. Dr. Groome explores how we could improve our messaging to reach our students' hearts. #catholicschoolmatters

Dr. Kevin Baxter

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 04:01:00 +0000

The co-editor of Conscience & Catholic Education, Dr. Kevin Baxter, joins the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss this new work and its relevance to Catholic schools. Dr. Baxter and Dr. Tim Uhl discuss the leadership framework, legal implications, and hot topics in Catholic education. #catholicschoolmatters

Shaka Rawls of Leo HS

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 04:02:00 +0000

Shaka Rawls, the outstanding principal of Leo Catholic High School on the south side of Chicago serving a predominantly African-American population, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss recruiting efforts, serving a community, variable tuition, and many other topics. In the process, he shares best practices of a high-performing principal. #catholicschoolmatters

Greg Richmond

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 04:01:14 +0000

Greg Richmond, the Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of Chicago, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss his first year at the Archdiocese of Chicago and the innovations underway, including a measure of Catholic Identity and a Secret Shopper initiative for prospective teachers. #catholicschoolmatters

Shelly Fitzgerald

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 04:01:37 +0000

Shelly Fitzgerald, a former Catholic high school guidance counselor, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss how and why she was fired from her position in 2018. #catholicschoolmatters

Rich Clark

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 04:01:30 +0000

Rich Clark, the founder of the St. Martin de Porres Cristo Rey HS and Partnership efforts in Cleveland, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the #catholicschoolmatters podcast to discuss his efforts to build quality Catholic schools to change the lives of Cleveland's youth

Kathleen Porter-Magee & Annie Smith

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 04:02:26 +0000

Fresh off their recent Manhattan Institute publication on Catholic School enrollment during COVID, Kathleen Porter-Magee, the Superintendent of Partnership Schools, and Annie Smith, the VP of Research & Data for NCEA, join Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss their research on enrollment trends during the pandemic and implications moving forward. #catholicschoolmatters

Nicole Garnett & School Choice

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 16:32:06 +0000

Nicole Garnett, the senior policy adviser to ACE & a Notre Dame law professor, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the recent Carson v. Makin Supreme Court case and implications for school choice moving forward. #catholicschoolmatters

Fr. Joe Corpora, CSC

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 04:02:41 +0000

The one and only Fr. Joe Corpora of Notre Dame joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss mercy, evangelization, Pope Francis, the border, and other topics. A return guest, Fr. Joe brings his wisdom and humor back to the podcast. #catholicschoolmatters

David Palmieri of Without Exception

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 04:03:14 +0000

David Palmieri, the founder of the grassroots network of Catholic educators concerned with LGBT+ accompaniment, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to explore issues of challenges and barriers to this type of ministry. #catholicschoolmatters

Dr. Molly McMahon, Roche Center

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 04:01:01 +0000

Dr. Molly McMahon, the director of leadership programs at the Roche Center (Boston College), joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss leadership formation, navigating these difficult times, and leading for mission. #catholicschoolmatters

Dr. Clare Kilbane of Notre Dame's McGrath Center

Mon, 30 May 2022 04:02:31 +0000

Dr. Clare Kilbane of Notre Dame's McGrath Center joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss collaboration, Catholic Identity, and the dual mission of Catholic schools to evangelize and catechize. #catholicschoolmatters

Leticia Oseguera

Mon, 23 May 2022 04:02:22 +0000

The superintendent-elect of the Diocese of San Diego, Leticia Oseguera, who is currently the principal of Mater Dei's Juan Diego Academy in Chula Vista, joins the podcast to discuss her background as a native of Mexico and how her Latina heritage shaped her leadership. #catholicschoolmatters

School Health Scorecards

Mon, 16 May 2022 04:01:41 +0000

Kari Buchinger, the Deputy Superintendent for the Diocese of Buffalo, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss their new School Health Scorecards. They discuss the genesis of the project, the process of developing the metrics, how the metrics were compiled, and how the scorecards will be used. #catholicschoolmatters

Orchestrating Conflict 2022

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 04:10:42 +0000

This 40 minute podcast features Dr. Tim Uhl's look at 10 serious controversies which impacted Catholic schools this year. Resources for this podcast can be found at drtimuhl.com. The approach outlined in his 2020 book (Orchestrating Conflict) is described as well as an overview of the controversies. #catholicschoolmatters

The Identity of a Catholic School: A Church Document Panel

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 04:01:31 +0000

A distinguished panel of Catholic identity experts joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the Congregation for Catholic Education's latest document "The Identity of a Catholic School For a Culture of Dialogue": Dr. Melodie Wyttenbach and Fr/Dr John Piderit, SJ of the Roche Center & Dr. Lauren Casella of Loyola Marymount. This is a great primer on the document. #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 242: Dan Horn

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 04:30:00 +0000

Dan Horn, the inspirational President/Principal of St. Genevieve High School in Los Angeles, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss his book "Annointed Moments" and his philosophy and experience of Catholic school leadership. #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 241: Dr. John Reyes

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 05:18:44 +0000

The Director of Research at Boston College's Roche Center & a collaborator on the "Cultivating Talent" report, Dr. John Reyes joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the report and the challenges to Catholic school leadership #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 240: Dr. Elena Sada

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 05:03:16 +0000

Dr. Elena Sada, the Director of the Two-Way Immersion Network for Catholic Schools at Boston College's Roche Center and a contributor to the Cultivating Talent Report, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the culture of Catholic schools and its support for Hispanic educators #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 239: Fr. Dennis Holtschneider, CM

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:08:18 +0000

The President of the Association of Catholic Colleges & Universities, Fr. Dennis Holtschneider, CM, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the impact of the pandemic on Catholic colleges & universities, the challenges they are facing, and leading with mission #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 238: Gloria Purvis

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 05:02:02 +0000

Podcast host Gloria Purvis, one of the leading voices in the Black Catholic community, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the anti-racism movement, the Black Catholic Church, and CRT among other topics #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 237: Neal Wilkinson, SJ

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 05:30:00 +0000

Fr. Neal Wilkinson aka "Padre Pepe" joins his old friend Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters to discuss how his Catholic school background shaped his vocation and work on the border. Fr. Neal also shares the experience of living with Parkinson's. #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 236: Roy Petitfils & the mental health crisis

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 05:30:00 +0000

Roy Petitfils returns to the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the impact of the pandemic on his patients, his sons, his practice, and on education in general. A counselor, speaker, and writer, Petitfils discusses with Dr. Tim Uhl the COVID impacts on all areas of life. #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 235: Dr. Lauren Casella of LMU

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 05:30:00 +0000

Dr. Lauren Casella, clinical professor at Loyola Marymount University, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss her efforts to establish mission-driven leaders and enhance Catholic identity in Catholic schools, including the innovative new Mission & Catholic Identity PLC in the Diocese of Buffalo. #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 234: Mark Shea

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 05:30:00 +0000

Author Mark Shea joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the tensions within the Catholic Church through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching. They discuss Vatican II, the abortion case before the Supreme Court, and other issues dividing the Church #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 233: Henry Fortier

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 05:30:00 +0000

Henry Fortier, the Secretary of Education/Superintendent of the Diocese of Orlando & one of the few African-American superintendents in Catholic education, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss his background and current challenges in Catholic education. #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 232: Dr. Ann Garrido

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 05:30:00 +0000

Author & prolific speaker Dr. Ann Garrido joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss her unique perspective on the challenges of leadership in Catholic education today discussing truth, administration, and conflict management #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 213: Jennifer Daniels of the USCCB

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 05:30:00 +0000

Jennifer Daniels, the Assistant Director for Public Policy of the USCCB, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss current legislation and government programs impacting Catholic schools as well as the current court case which might impact school choice #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 230: Bridgitte Theurer

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 05:30:00 +0000

Bridgette Theurer, author and leadership coach, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss how her Resilient Leadership approach applies to our high anxiety environment and how school leaders can thrive and flourish #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 229: Jodee Blanco & Parents Bullying the School

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 05:30:00 +0000

In this episode, anti-bullying expert Jodee Blanco returns to the Catholic School Matters podcast to explore the phenomenon of parents bullying the school along with host Dr. Tim Uhl #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 228: Faustin Weber & principal burnout

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 05:30:00 +0000

Long-time Catholic school principal, Faustin Weber, returns to the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss ways with Dr. Tim Uhl to give principals agency and prevent burnout. These are very practical tips to carve out time and de-stress #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 227: Catholic School Matters

Wed, 26 May 2021 04:30:00 +0000

Kevin Kijewski, the superintendent of Catholic schools for the Archdiocese of Detroit, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the Family of Parishes Model in the Archdiocese of Detroit & its impact on Catholic schools #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 226: Catholic School Matters

Wed, 19 May 2021 04:30:00 +0000

Dr. Thomas Chadzutko, the Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Brooklyn, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the innovative academy model which reorganized parish schools in the Diocese of Brooklyn #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 226: Catholic School Matters

Wed, 12 May 2021 04:30:00 +0000

Michael Deegan, the Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of New York, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the process of centralizing & regionalizing the Catholic elementary schools in the Archdiocese which began earlier this centry #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 225: Catholic School Matters

Wed, 05 May 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Lincoln Snyder, the current Superindent of Schools for the Diocese of Sacramento & the president-elect of NCEA, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the #catholicschoolmatters podcast to discuss the governance innovations he helped implement in Sacramento as well as the changes ahead for NCEA

Ep 224: Catholic School Matters

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 04:30:00 +0000

President John Douthit of John S. Burke Catholic HS in Goshen NY joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss his school's decision to open a new Catholic middle school and discuss the state of Catholic education in Goshen #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 223: Catholic School Matters

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 04:30:00 +0000

Josh Hale, the President/CEO of Chicago's Big Shoulders Fund, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the history, mission, and work of the Big Shoulders Fund supporting Chicago-area Catholic schools. #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 223: Catholic School Matters

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 04:30:00 +0000

A group of researchers from Boston College & NCEA join Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss their research study on urban Catholic Schools. Dr. Charles Cownie & Dr. Andrew Miller from BC, as well as Annie Smith from NCEA share their methodology and purpose of update Joseph O'Keefe's landmark study from the turn of the century in order to find what is and what is not working #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 222: Catholic School Matters March 8 2021

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Mark Shea, the author of the recently-released "The Church's Best Kept Secret: A Primer on Catholic Social Teaching" joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss his new book and implications for understanding and teaching about the Church's social teaching #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 221: Catholic School Matters Mar 1, 2021

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Theology professor Dr. Katherine Greiner joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss Part 5 (Chapters 7-8) of Pope Francis's latest encyclical, Fratelli Tutti. Come for the topics ranging from truth & reconciliation to nonviolence and stay for the singing #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 220: Catholic School Matters Feb 22, 2021

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Dr. Leonard DeLorenzo of Notre Dame & the McGrath Institute joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss Part 4 of Pope Francis's latest encyclical Fratelli Tutti (chapters 5-6) on a better kind of politics, truth, and dialogue. #catholicschoolmatters

ep 219: Catholic School Matters Feb 15 2021

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Dr. Carmen Nanko-Fernandez of the Catholic Theological Union of Chicago joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss Part 3 of Pope Francis's latest encycical, Fratelli Tutti. They discuss Chapters 3 & 4 the the message of solidarity. #catholicschoolmatters

Catholic School Matters Feb 8 2021

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000

The second part of our Fratelli Tutti series covers Chapter 2 and the parable of the Good Samaritan. Fr. Joe Corpora of Notre Dame, who was appointed a Missionary of Mercy by Pope Francis, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss mercy, parables, and Pope Francis's call to all of us to recognize that we all belong to one another. #catholicschoolmatters

Catholic School Matters Jan 29 2021

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 19:42:49 +0000

Introducing Pope Francis's Fall 2020 encyclical Fratelli Tutti, Dr. Ann Garrido rejoins the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss chapter one with host Dr. Tim Uhl. They discuss fraternity, solidarity, and how the pandemic has made this encyclical relevant. #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 216: Catholic School Matters

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 02:20:58 +0000

The Director of Dayton's Virtual Learning Community for Faith Formation (VLCFF) the popular and innovative online catechetical school for Catholic faith leaders, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the history and mission of the VLCFF and how the pandemic has impacted the work. #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 215: Catholic School Matters

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Frankie Jones, faculty member at Notre Dame's ACE program, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss her research into effective teaching, her work with ACE Academies a& Remick Leadership, and her thoughts on effective coaching and instruction #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 214: Catholic School Matters

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Dr. Jeannine Hill Fletcher, professor of theology at Fordham and author of The Sin of White Supremacy (2017) joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss her book, the racist past (and present) of our country, our faith, and our poeple. Dr. Fletcher offers reflection on understanding and a way forward. #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 213: Catholic School Matters

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Maka Black Elk, the Executive Director of Truth & Healing at Red Cloud School on the Pine Ridge (Lakota) reservation, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the healing process the Jesuits have established on the Pine Ridge Reservation and his own role in it. #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 212: Catholic School Matters

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Kyle Pietrantonio, the Executive Director of the Duc In Altum (DIA) Schools collaborative, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the innovative new collaborative centering on Catholic identity and faith formation. #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 211: Catholic School Matters

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Michael Deegan, the Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of New York, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss their efforts to reopen, stay open, and fight for equity in the New York environment. Deegan talks about lawsuits, politics, testing, and why Catholic education is so valuable #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 210: Catholic School Matters

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 07:00:00 +0000

University of Notre Dame law professor Nicole Garnett joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the possibility of religious charter schools, the legal landscape of school choice, and upcoming challenges #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 208: Catholic School Matters

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 21:57:30 +0000

Bruce Davis, the CEO of Hudson Global Scholars & Catholic Virtual, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the creation and unique innovation that is Catholic Virtual. #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 209: Catholic School Matters

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Jeff Hausman, the President of the Arrupe Virtual Learning Initiative (AVLI) joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to describe the work of AVLI and how the pandemic has changed its efforts to build a robust, collaborative virtual network of Catholic schools. #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 207: Catholic School Matters

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Mary Flock, the dynamic principal of the brand new St. Polycarp Virtual Catholic School in the Diocese of Orange, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss this innovative new school. #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 206: Catholic School Matters

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Dr. Leslie Lipovski, assistant superintendent for the Diocese of Arlington, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the founding of St. Isidore Virtual Catholic School. She describes the model, its challenges, and its future. #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 205: Catholic School Matters

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 20:52:47 +0000

The founding principal of Cristo Rey San Diego High School, Mike Derrick, which opened in the fall of 2020, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the challenges of establishing a culture and opening a new Catholic high school during the pandemic. #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 204: Catholic School Matters Nov 11 2020

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Dr. Hosffman Ospino, the Chair of the Dept of Religious Education & Pastoral Ministory at Boston College and a prolific author on Latino Catholics in the US, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast for a wide-ranging discussion on building a better church. #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 203: Nov 4 2020

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Author, blogger, and teacher Dave Stuart, Jr. joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss what makes teaching during the pandemic so hard. Dave also shares his teaching story, lessons learned, and insights about the practice. #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 202: Catholic School Matters Oct 28 2020

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 06:00:00 +0000

The dynamic and prolific thought leader in education, George Couros, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss innovation during the pandemic, remote learning best practices, and his views on education. #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 201 Catholic School Matters Oct 21 2020

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 06:00:00 +0000

Dr. Christian Dallavis, the Assistant Superintendent of Partnership Schools, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the Partnership's expansion from NYC to Cleveland and their efforts to turn around 2 Cleveland Catholic schools. #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 200: Catholic School Matters Oct 14 2020

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 06:00:00 +0000

The 200th episode of Catholic School Matters marks the return of Fr. Eric Ramirez, SJ, the boys pastoral division director at Regis Jesuit HS in Aurora, Colorado. Fr. Eric joins Dr. Tim Uhl to discuss the challenges of remote & hybrid learning, how his work as a campus minister and teacher has changed, and his hope for the future. #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 199: Catholic School Matters Oct 7th 2020

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 06:00:00 +0000

Dr. Debbie Sullivan, the co-Director of the Greeley Center at Loyola Chicago, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the FADICA reports on governance reform in Catholic schools. They explore innovative models and implications for the future #catholicschoolmatters

Catholic School Matters Sep 30 2020

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 06:00:00 +0000

John Galvan, the thoughtful Superintendent of the Diocese of San Diego Catholic Schools, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the challenges of leadership during the pandemic and his vision of hope for Catholic schools. #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 197: Catholic School Matters Sep 23 2020

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 06:00:00 +0000

Elizabeth Goettl, the CEO of the Cristo Rey network, returns to the Catholic School Matters podcast to describe to Dr. Tim Uhl the current state of Cristo Rey high schools--the new schools, the schools on the horizon, and the challenges of the pandemic. #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 196: Catholic School Matters Sep 16 2020

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 06:00:00 +0000

Dr. Tim McNiff returns to the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss his newest venture: Engineering Tomorrow. He describes to Dr. Tim Uhl how they are promoting STEM through providing hands-on and virtual lessons (free!). #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 195: Catholic School Matters Sep 2, 2020

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 06:00:00 +0000

The principal of Verbum Dei (Cristo Rey) High School in South-Central LA, Dr. Brandi Odom Lucas, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast on a wide-ranging discussion on race and education during this time of heightened racial tension and calls for reform #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 194: Catholic School Matters Aug 26th

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +0000

The dynamic president of Dominican High in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, Leanne Geise, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss working toward reopening and the leadership challenges of this past summer. #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 193: Catholic School Matters Aug 26 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:30:00 +0000

Br. John Montgomery, the long-time principal of Cathedral High in Los Angeles, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss his leadership struggles during the pandemic and how he has fought to get his school ready for any contingency. #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 192 Catholic School Matters podcast Aug 26th 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 06:00:00 +0000

Jenny Oliver, the principal of St. Joseph Catholic School in Auburn, CA, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss how she was able to grow her school's enrollment during the pandemic and simultaneously prepare for all scenarios. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 191: Catholic School Matters Aug 19 2020

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 06:00:00 +0000

Bea Kaleva, a Montana-based school attorney, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the legal challenges of the pandemic and considerations for school leaders navigating this new reality. #catholicschoolmatters

Catholic School Matters Aug 12 2020

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 06:00:00 +0000

The dynamic superintendent of the Diocese of Evansville, Dr. Daryl Hagan, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the decision to re-open with face-to-face instruction and to discuss the progress in the first 5 days of instruction. #catholicschoolmatters

Season 5 Introduction

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 22:01:33 +0000

Who would you like to hear on Season 5? Do you have topics or guests in mind? Email the show: catholicschoolmatters@gmail.com.

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Ep 188: Catholic School Matters

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 17:43:24 +0000

The 3rd in a series of conversations about race, this podcast is a short conversation between Dr. Marco Clark, the outgoing president of Bishop McNamara HS in suburban DC, with Dr. Tim Uhl, the host of #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 187: Catholic School Matters June 3rd 2020

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 18:53:22 +0000

Continuing the special series on Conversations on Race, Dr. RaeNell Houston, the African-American superintendent of schools for the Archdiocese of New Orleans, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the current unrest and her perspective. #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 186: Conversations about Race

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 21:11:18 +0000

On this special episode of Catholic School Matters, Dr. Tim Uhl is joined by Christopher Jeanlouis, one of his favorite former students, who discusses his experience of growing up as an African-American in Catholic schools. They discuss their reactions to the recent racial turmoil. #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 185: Catholic School Matters May 20, 2020

Wed, 20 May 2020 06:00:00 +0000

The Catholic School Matters podcast hosted by Dr. Tim Uhl features two outstanding guests: Dan Rocha (1:35), the Managing Partner of Cardenio Consulting, discusses his work promoting Catholic schools; and Justin Magouirk Crowe (34:50), Vice President of Education Programs & Partnerships at Providence Health, discusses his efforts supporting two Catholic schools and community health #catholicschoolmatters

Catholic School Matters May 13 2020

Wed, 13 May 2020 14:48:35 +0000

The May 13th edition of the Catholic School Matters podcast hosted by Dr. Tim Uhl marks the return of Roy Petitfils (author, counselor, podcaster, speaker) in a live, radio format. Recorded the morning of May 13th and uploaded immediately thereafter, it's a fresh conversation about the impact of the Coronavirus on his life and work. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 183: Catholic School Matters May 6 2020

Wed, 06 May 2020 06:00:00 +0000

Tom Barrett, the Aussie blogger and educational consultant, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the impact of the pandemic on Australia and his work and what makes for effective school reform work. #catholicschoolmatters

182: Catholic School Matters April 29th

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 06:00:00 +0000

The Catholic School Matters podcast hosted by Dr. Tim Uhl focuses on two outstanding school leaders discussing their school's efforts to make remote learning relevant and successful. Tom Campbell (1:05), the principal of Our Lady of Good Counsel in Olney, MD and Mary Patrick, the principal of St. Stephen's in the Arch of Baltimore, both discuss their school's challenges and successes this spring. #catholicschoolmatters

Catholic School Matters April 22nd

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 06:00:00 +0000

The Catholic School Matters podcast hosted by Dr. Tim Uhl presents two great guests this week talking about issues facing schools right now. Dr. Eric Wearne (1:09) of Kennesaw State, one of the co-authors of the "Open Letter to Independent School Leaders" discusses his perspective on what Catholic schools should be doing to plan for the immediate future. Leslie De Leonardis (32:31) from the Arch of Los Angeles STEM network discusses why STEM is valuable in this remote learning environment. #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 180: Catholic School Matters podcast April 15 2020

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 06:00:00 +0000

Dr. Mike Daniels (1:55), the Director of Education for the Lasallian District of SF-NO, and Frank Stingo (42:44), long-time principal of Mater Dei HS in Chula Vista, join Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the impact of remote learning and the pandemic on our Catholic schools. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 179: Catholic School Matters April 7 2020

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 06:00:00 +0000

David Quammen, the NYT-bestselling author of 2012's "Spillover" about animal infections and pandemics, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the current pandemic in layman's terms in order to give school leaders a better understanding of the conditions of the coronavirus and his thoughts moving forward. #catholicschoolmatters

Catholic School Matters podcast April 6 2020

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 23:04:25 +0000

Dr. Tim Uhl, the host of the Catholic School Matters podcast, is joined by 3 Catholic school leaders to discuss remote learning. Dr. Julie Cantillon & Susana Lapeyrade-Drummond (1:47) discuss how their school systems in SF & SD have implemented and supported the move to remote learning and Johnny Tiernan (36:31) from ACE-Ireland discusses the challenges in Irish Catholic schools and how they've adapted #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 177: Catholic School Matters Radio Hour March 25 2020

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 06:00:00 +0000

On this week's Catholic School Matters Radio Hour, host Dr. Tim Uhl is joined by three Catholic school educators pursuing their doctorates: Lauren Roberts (at the 2:15 mark) from Dallas, Dr. Jim King (36:15) from Maine, and Abbie Greer (57:19) from suburban Washington, DC. All 3 describe their graduate school journey and their dissertation projects #catholicschoolmatters

Ep #176: Catholic School Matters Radio Hour March 18 2020

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 06:00:00 +0000

Episode 176 of the Catholic School Matters Radio Hour hosted by Dr. Tim Uhl features two outstanding guests. Dr. Ann Garrido, theologian, speaker, and author, joins the podcast (at the 1:29 mark) to discuss her new book "Let's Talk About Truth." Then Meg Samaniego, the director of the innovative Onward Leaders program in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, comes on (at the 40:28 mark) to discuss their program. #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 175: Catholic School Matters Radio Hour March 11 2020

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 06:00:00 +0000

Three special guests who need no introduction join Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters Radio Hour to discuss his new book, Orchestrating Conflict: Case Studies in Catholic School Leadership. Dr. Ann Garrido (1:58) discusses a chapter on Coercion; Dr. Mimi Schuttloffel (21:33) discusses a chapter on Catholic Identity; and Joe Womac (47:32) discusses a chapter on a donation. #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 174 Catholic School Matters Radio Hour Mar 4 2020

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Dr. Galey Colosimo (1:21), the founding principal of Juan Diego Catholic HS in Salt Lake City, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters Radio Hour to discuss the origins of the school 20 years ago and its ascendancy to Blue Ribbon status. Then Lincoln Snyder (50:02) of the Diocese of Sacramento joins the podcast to discuss governance reform and school improvement in their Catholic school system #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 173: Catholic School Matters Radio Hour Feb 19 2020

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 07:00:00 +0000

The Catholic School Matters Radio Hour hosted by Dr. Tim Uhl features two outstanding guests: Kathleen Porter-Magee (1:30), the superintendent of New York City's Partnership Schools, joins the podcast to discuss her recent Manhattan Institute report "Catholic on the Inside"; and Kathy House (30:09), long-time principal of Christ the King in Little Rock, discusses the secrets to her success. #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 172 Catholic School Matters Radio Hour Feb 12 2020

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Timothy Bopp (1:10), the president of Holy Trinity HS in Chicago, and Dr. Quentin Wodon (48:01), the Lead Economist at the World Bank, join Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters Radio Hour. Bopp discusses his vocation as a Catholic high school school president and his school's unique history and Wodon discusses his efforts to promote research on the effectiveness of Catholic schools #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 171: Catholic School Matters Radio Hour Feb 5 2020

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 07:00:00 +0000

The Catholic School Matters Radio Hour Feb 5th features guests who founded and one who will be presenting at this summer's conference for diocesan high school presidents called "The Nashville Exchange." Jim McIntyre, president of Father Ryan HS in Nashville, joins Dr. Tim Uhl to explain how the project came about and the different features. Then Dr. Melodie Wyttenbach, the Executive Director of the Roche Center and a presenter at the Nashville Exchange, joins the conversation. #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 170 Catholic School Matters Radio Hour Jan 29 2020

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Emily Lazor (1:26) of Dallas Cristo Rey HS and Matt Hauptly (48:21) of Holy Family HS of Denver join Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters Radio Hour to celebrate Catholic Schools Week. The two young leaders explain their vocation and express their zeal for their great Catholic schools #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 169: Catholic School Matters Radio Hour Jan 15 2020

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 22:25:17 +0000

Dr. Guadalupe Perez (1:20) Supt of the Diocese of Laredo & Sylvia Benning (16:19) principal of a border Catholic school in San Diego, join Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters Radio Hour to discuss how the changes in immigration policy have impacted their Catholic schools. Then Stephanie Saroki de Garcia (39:49) reveals the innovative efforts of Seton Education Partners #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 168: Catholic School Matters Radio Hour Jan 8 2020

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Dr. Kevin Baxter (0:47) of NCEA and Maureen Dowling (46:08) of the US Dept of Education join Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters Radio Hour. Dr. Baxter discusses his innovation efforts and Maureen Dowling explains how the Office of Non-Public Education serves Catholic and private schools #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 167: Catholic School Matters Radio Hour Nov 27 2019

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 07:00:00 +0000

The Nov 27th Catholic School Matters Radio Hour presents three great guests: Dr. Michelle Lia (1:47) of the Greeley Center at Loyola-Chicago, Helen Dahlman (25:26) of the Catholic Schools Center for Excellence in the Archdiocese of St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Dr. Gail Donahue (43:08) from Notre Dame of Maryland. The guests join Dr. Tim Uhl and discuss the value of coaching and quality professional development. #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 166: Catholic School Matters Radio Hour Nov 20th 2019

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 07:00:00 +0000

On the Nov 20th Catholic School Matters Radio Hour, host Dr. Tim Uhl is joined by two outstanding guests: Dr. Frank O'Linn, the Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Cleveland, comes on to discuss leadership, goals for the diocesan schools, and his ministry; Dr. Tiffany Boury of Franciscan University in Steubenville, describes their new online Masters of Catholic Leadership and the progress of their innovative new program #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 165: Catholic School Matters Radio Hour Nov 6 2019

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 07:00:00 +0000

On the November 6th Catholic School Matters Radio Hour, host Dr. Tim Uhl is joined by Tom Kiely of Marquette University to discuss their collaborative project to explore best practices in Catholic school finance. They discuss the best practice for operations, oversight, and budgeting to improve the financial operations of all types of Catholic schools as a preview of their upcoming Momentum article on the same topic #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 164: Catholic School Matters Radio Hour Oct 30 2019

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 06:00:00 +0000

The Oct 30th Catholic School Matters Radio Hour hosted by Dr. Tim Uhl focuses on the Espinoza case which will be heard by the US Supreme Court in January and has the potential to overturn all state Blaine amendments and alter our current funding landscape for Catholic schools. Matthew Brower (1:52) from the MT Catholic Conference explains the origin of the case, Attorney Erica Smith of the Institute for Justice (20:10) explains the legal arguments of the case, and Andrea Picciotti-Bayer (42:21) from the Catholic Foundation argues for the merits of the case. #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 163: Catholic School Matters Radio Hour Oct 23 2019

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 06:00:00 +0000

Fr. Eric Ramirez, SJ of Regis Jesuit HS in Denver and Tony Ferraro of Floyd Consulting join host Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters Radio Hour. Fr. Ramirez describes the value and beauty of pastoral ministry in our high school and Ferraro describes his unique professional development program for teachers which gets teachers in touch with their dreams and hopes for their lives. #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 162: Catholic School Matters Radio Hour Oct 16 2019

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 03:11:25 +0000

Popular guest Sr. Angie Shaughnessy aka the "nun lawyer" returns to the Catholic School Matters Radio Hour to join host Dr. Tim Uhl in discussing hot legal topics of the day which impact American Catholic schools #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 161: Catholic School Matters Radio Hour Oct 9 2019

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 06:00:00 +0000

For the Oct 9th Episode of the Catholic School Matters Radio Hour, host Dr. Tim Uhl is joined by 3 new Catholic school superintendents: Kelly Lazzara of the Diocese of Richmond, Dr. Joseph Vorbach of the Diocese of Arlington, and Thomas Carroll of the Archdiocese of Boston. They each discuss their pathway to leadership, challenges, and opportunities in their new roles. #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 160: Catholic School Matters Radio Hour Oct 2 2019

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 06:00:00 +0000

Dr. Tim Uhl, the host of the Catholic School Matters Radio Hour, is joined by Rev. Bryan Massingale of Fordham University to discuss the Vatican document "Male and Female He Created Them," the Vatican's Education Office response to gender theory and transgender issues. The two educators explore the meaning of the document and its implications #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 159: Catholic School Matters Radio Hour Sep 25

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 06:00:00 +0000

Dr. Jorge Peña from the Greeley Center at Loyola-Chicago joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters Radio Hour podcast to discuss their collaborative effort to develop a survey of Catholic culture to be used in Catholic schools. They are launching their first cohort next month #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 158 Catholic School Matters Radio Hour Sep 20 2019

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 06:00:00 +0000

Catholic School Matters Radio Hour, Part 2 of the New Catholic Schools podcasts features three new Catholic schools. Dr. Tim Uhl is joined by Deacon Peter McCourt (1:00) of Cristo Rey Richmond HS, Dr. Jared Staudt of the Chesterton Academy of OL of Victory in Denver, and Fr. Raymond Guiao, SJ, from the Welsh Academy in Cleveland. #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 157: Catholic School Matters Radio Hour Sep 18 2019

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 06:00:00 +0000

The Catholic School Matters Radio Hour September 18th features the origin stories of 4 brand new Catholic schools. Dr. Tim Uhl is joined by Cristo Rey St. Viator HS founding president Fr. Tom von Behren CSV (1:38), founding principal of Kolbe Catholic Academy John Petruzzelli (12:24), founding principal of Odessa's Holy Cross HS Carolyn Gonzalez (34:12), and president of Bismarck's Light of Christ Catholic School's Gerald Vetter (48:19) who describes the brand new St. Mary's Central HS. #catholicschoolmatters

Ep 156: Catholic School Matters Radio Hour Sep 11 2019

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 06:00:00 +0000

The first episode of Season 4 of the Catholic School Matters focuses on the Mustard Seed Project Oct 7-9 in Chicago. Host Dr. Tim Uhl is joined by three presenters at the conference: Dr. Mike Boyle of the Greeley Center (1:29) explains the focus of the conference; Curtis Kleisinger of Mother Teresa Academy of Regina, SK (14:48) explains the tiered interventions of his school; and Dr. Keith Crowley of St. John's Prep of MA (31:19) describes their wellness programs supporting student health. #catholicschoolmatters

Catholic School Matters Radio Hour May 22 2019

Wed, 22 May 2019 06:00:00 +0000

The May 22nd Catholic School Matters Radio Hour with Dr. Tim Uhl features 4 great guests: Dr. Timothy O'Malley from the McGrath Institute for Church Life at Notre Dame discusses liturgy in Catholic schools; Jill Anable from the Dio of Grand Rapids & Julie Cantillon from the Dio of San Diego discuss their innovative professional development programs; and Bernard Dumond discusses work supporting Catholic schools #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 154: Catholic School Matters Radio Hour May 15 2019

Wed, 15 May 2019 06:00:00 +0000

Episode 154 of the Catholic School Matters Radio Hour with Dr. Tim Uhl presents two great conversations which happened at the NCEA 2019 Convention. First, Sr. Angie Shaughnessy of LMU discusses legal issues in and around Catholic schools and then a panel of Catholic university leaders (Tom Kiely from Marquette, Sr. Rosemarie Nassif from LMU, and Kristin Melley from the Roche Center at Boston College) discuss how Catholic universities support Catholic K-12 schools. #catholicschoolmatters

Catholic School Matters Radio Hour May 1st 2019

Wed, 01 May 2019 06:00:00 +0000

This week's Catholic School Matters Radio Hour (Episode 153) is five great conversations between Dr. Tim Uhl and Catholic school leaders from across the country. Jason Curtis, the principal of Cardinal Gibbons HS; Steve Perla, the superintendent from Fall River; Dr. Beate Nguyen, the principal of St. Augustine in LA; Dr. Paul Barker, president of OL Good Counsel HS in MD; and Mary Ann Murphy, the long-time principal of Immaculate Conception in downtown LA. #catholicschoolmatters

Catholic School Matters Radio Hour April 17th

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 06:00:00 +0000

Episode #152 of the Catholic School Matters Radio Hour contains a great conversations with Bishop George Murry (1:17 mark) of Youngstown about bishop accountability, Dr. Liz Guneratne (17:47) of Moreau Catholic HS discussing the joys of being a principal, and Dr. Dan DiLeo (43:08) of Creighton University discussing Laudato Si. #catholicschoolmatters

Catholic School Matters Radio Hour April 10, 2019

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 06:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Catholic School Matters Radio Hour, Dr. Tim Uhl is joined by 5 great Catholic school leaders from the Archdioces of Agana. First, Superintendent Richard Alvia discusses the Catholic school landscape and then 4 Catholic school leaders--an elementary principal, a high school principal, a high school theology teacher, and a president all share their experience and journey as Catholic school educators on the island. #catholicschoolmatters

Catholic School Matters Radio Hour March 27th 2019

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 06:00:00 +0000

The Catholic School Matters Radio Hour for March 27th focuses on the Cristo Rey High School model. Dr. Tim Uhl is joined by Elizabeth Goettl, the CEO of the Cristo Rey network; three students and three teachers from Cristo Rey New York HS; and two staff members from the Corporate Work Study program from NYC. It's a great look inside the innovative Catholic school model serving underprivileged students. #catholicschoolmatters

Catholic School Matters Radio Hour March 13th

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 06:00:00 +0000

The Catholic School Matters Radio Hour for March 13, 2019 hosted by Dr. Tim Uhl has three guest conversations: Dr. Tim McNiff, the retiring superintendent for the Archdiocese of New York Catholic Schools; Abigail Akano, the principal of one of the Partnership Schools in NYC (Sacred Heart School in the Bronx); and Katie Prejean, the youth ministry speaker/author/presenter. #catholicschoolmatters

Catholic School Matters Radio Hour Feb 27, 2019

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 07:00:00 +0000

Four great conversations on this week's Catholic School Matters Radio Hour. First, Dr. Massimo Faggioli joins Dr. Tim Uhl to discuss the current leadership crisis in the church; anti-bullying author Jodee Blanco then discusses her work and its application to Catholic schools; Caroline Sliney, the Head of School for Blessed Sacrament in NYC, talks about her school's successes; and Jack Peterson of Managing for Mission explores leadership and mission in Catholic schools. #catholicschoolmatters

Catholic School Matters Radio Hour Feb 27, 2019

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 07:00:00 +0000

Catholic School Matters Radio Hour Feb 13th

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 07:00:00 +0000

The Catholic School Matters Radio Hour is a combination of three great conversations with Dr. Tim Uhl. The first guest is Dr. Brandi Odom-Lucas from Verbum Dei HS in Los Angeles and the second is Brigid Cashman from Frances Xavier Warde School in Chicago. Both guests share the unique stories of their respective schools. Then Dr. Timothy Walch comes on to discuss 19th century tensions in and around American Catholic schools and the implications on the present day #catholicschoolmatters

Catholic School Matters Radio Hour Feb 6th 2019

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 07:00:00 +0000

Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters Radio Hour is joined by 4 guests who are all playing major roles in the upcoming NCEA Annual Convention April 23-25 in Chicago: Matt Russell (3:00) from NCEA discusses the logistics and the offerings; counselor and speaker Roy Petitfils (14:50) discusses his talk; keynote speaker Dr. Ann Garrido (30:19) discusses her hopes for her presentation; and Catholic speaker Mike Patin (1:07) talks about his two topics which he will present at Convention. #catholicschoolmatters

Catholic School Matters Radio Hour January 30th

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 07:00:00 +0000

The January 30th Catholic School Matters Radio Hour starts with a leadership lesson from Kent Hickey, president of Seattle Prep. Then attention shifts to Bismarck, North Dakota. Host Dr. Tim Uhl meets with Gerald Vetter, the president of Light of Christ Catholic Schools, to discuss their remarkable success and then with Mike McMahon of the University of Mary who discusses their enrollment growth and commitment to Catholic identity. #catholicschoolmatters

Catholic School Matters Radio Hour Jan 23rd 2019

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 07:00:00 +0000

Four great guests join Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters Radio Hour to celebrate School Choice Week: John Schoenig of ACE/Notre Dame, Myles Mendoza of Empower Illinois, Jonathan Priest from Our Lady of Charity in Cicero, and Courtney Collins-Shapiro from the Drexel Fund. The panelists discuss progress on school choice and the challenges ahead. #catholicschoolmatters

Catholic School Matters Radio Hour Jan 16th

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 07:00:00 +0000

Guardian Catholic Schools in Jacksonville, Florida is spotlighted on this week's Catholic School Matters Radio Hour. Serving a predominantly African-American student population and benefitting from Florida's school choice program, Guardian Catholic Schools' president, teachers, former superintendent, and current students all help explain its special mission #catholicschoolmatters

Catholic School Matters Radio Hour Jan 9th

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 07:00:00 +0000

This week's episode of the Catholic School Matters Radio Hour sponsored by NCEA is focused on Disaffiliation. Dr. Tim Uhl is joined by three great guests who discuss disaffiliation--Dr. Julie Rubio from the Jesuit School of Theology, John Vitek the CEO of Saint Mary's Press, and Dr. Patrick Manning of Seton Hall. #catholicschoolmatters

Catholic School Matters Radio Hour Dec 5th 2018

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 07:00:00 +0000

The Catholic School Matters Radio Hour sponsored by NCEA is focused on the challenges of teen addiction and one signficant solution. Steve Wertzberger (1:41), a guidance counselor from Omaha Creighton Prep HS joins Dr. Tim Uhl to discuss his 3-plus decades on the job and his work combatting teen addiction. Dr. Brooke Tesche, the Deputy Supt from the Diocese of Allentown, joins the podcast to discuss the brand new Kolbe Academy, a new Catholic HS for students in recovery slated to open in the fall of 2019. Best-selling author Jessica Lahey discusses her research and experience with teen addiction as the final guest. #catholicschoolmatters

Catholic School Matters Radio Hour Nov 21 2018

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 07:00:00 +0000

New Catholic school leaders are highlighted on this edition of the Catholic School Matters Radio Hour hosted by Dr. Tim Uhl. Mary Pat Donoghue of the USCCB (1:41) kicks off the episode, followed by New Catholic School Superintendents (14:08); a new Chief Administrator (51:17) talks about his challenges; and two new principals of brand new Catholic schools share their stories (1:03).

Catholic School Matters Radio Hour Nov 7th

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Veteran Catholic school superintendents join Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters Radio Hour to discuss the challenges and opportunities in their positions. Sandra Leatherwood of the Diocese of Charleston is the first guest and then 5 veteran superintendents join Dr. Uhl on a panel discussion: Dr. Melanie Verges of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, Dr. Daryl Hagan of the Diocese of Evansville, Dr. Kim Pryzbylski of the Archdiocese of Miami, William Crist of the Diocese of Syracuse, and David Faber of the Diocese of Grand Rapids. #catholicschoolmatters

Catholic School Matters Radio Hour Oct 24 2018

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 06:00:00 +0000

Catholic School Matters Radio Hour's host, Dr. Tim Uhl, is joined by three guests on this show: Brittany Wilmes (1:15) of NCR and host of the "In Conversation" podcast, will talk about events in and around the Catholic Church; Antonio Felix of LMU and a former inner-city Catholic school principal, will talk about the vocation and challenges of Catholic schools; and Professor and author Ashley Berner of Johns Hopkins discusses pluralism and the public school landscape. #catholicschoolmatters

Catholic School Matters Radio Hour Oct 10, 2018

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 07:00:00 +0000

The latest Catholic School Matters Radio Hour focuses on the Bishop's Synod on Young People. Dr. Tim Uhl is joined by three outstanding theologians who give context and meaning to the ongoing synod. Fr. James Keenan, SJ of Boston College (1:53); Dr. Ann Garrido of the Aquinas Institute (24:10); and Dr. Carmen Nanko-Fernandez of CTU (50:58) join the Radio Hour to discuss this important moment in the Church. #catholicschoolmatters

Catholic School Matters Radio Hour Sep 26 2018

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 14:18:35 +0000

The September 26th edition of the Catholic School Matters Radio Hour features an opening conversation with Dr. Howard Fuller (1:09) about parent choice, a lengthy conversation with Sr. Angela Shaughnessy (23:01)about legal issues in Catholic schools, and a preview of the Mustard Seed Project conference in Chicago next month with Dr. Sandria Morten (1:05:35) of the Greeley Center at Loyola-Chicago. All guests join Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters Radio Hour. #catholicschoolmatters

Catholic School Matters Radio Hour Sep 19 2018

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 14:15:32 +0000

After an opening segment with Dr. Tom Burnford of NCEA discussing the current state of Catholic schools, Dr. Tim Uhl talks with Dr. Brian Collier (25:08) of ACE's American Indian Catholic School Network and Maka Clifford (53:25)of Red Cloud Indian Schools. In both of these conversations, the issues surrounding Native American Catholic schools are discussed. #catholicschoolmatters

Catholic School Matters Radio Hour September 12, 2018

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 15:52:01 +0000

The first episode of the Catholic School Matters Radio Hour presented by NCEA kicks off September 12th as Dr. Tim Uhl interviews Dr. Kevin Baxter (0:19), the Superintendent of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, April Garcia (21:02), faculty member of the ACE Remick Leadership program at the University of Notre Dame, Rocco Palmo (33:39) of the "Whispers in the Loggia" news site, and the Catholic Leadership Summit preview episode (54:30) with Dr. Tara Rolle, the Executive Director of the Drexel Schools in the Diocese of San Jose, and Dr. Jennifer Bigelow, the Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Arlington. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 133: Fr. Anthony Dosen

Mon, 11 Jun 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Fr. Tony Dosen, the Vincentian priest and Professor Emeritus at DePaul University, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss his great book "Catholic School Leadership" and the lessons he can share about leading Catholic schools. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 132: Fr. James Keenan

Mon, 04 Jun 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Fr. James Keenan, SJ of Boston College joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to explore the meaning and the controversies surrounding Amoris Laetitia. Fr. Keenan was instrumental in the efforts to explain the document to and with the bishops. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 131: Chris Lowney

Mon, 28 May 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Chris Lowney, the best-selling author of Heroic Leadership and Everyone Leads, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss his latest efforts to revitalize the Catholic Church. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 130: Retiring Catholic School Superintendents

Mon, 21 May 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Four long-time Catholic school administrators (and current superintendents) join Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss their lessons learned and unique perspectives. Kathy Almazol from the Diocese of San Jose, Bob Voboril from the Diocese of Wichita, Tom Posnanski of the Diocese of Belleville, and Patricia Vesely from the Diocese of San Bernardino share their wisdom. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 129: Dr. Carmen Nanko-Fernandez

Mon, 14 May 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Dr. Carmen Nanko-Fernandez, Professor of Hispanic Theology and Ministry at Chicago's Catholic Theological Union, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast for a great conversation #catholicschoolmatters

BONUS: ICSL Preview Podcast

Thu, 10 May 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Four presenters at this summer's NCEA Institute for Catholic School Leaders (ICSL) scheduled for July 15-18 in Los Angeles, join Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast. Jodee Blanco talks about her anti-bullying efforts and her presentation on dealing with difficult people. Dr. Joseph Vorbach explores mission-driven school reform efforts. Professor Jeffrey Hannah of Marian University explains the difference between technical and adaptive leadership. Stacey Vanden Bosch and Lilah Ambrosi explain their efforts to establish dual language programs at Catholic schools. These four presenters highlight their talks and explain why Catholic school leaders should attend the ICSL. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 128: Nicole Garnett (Notre Dame)

Mon, 07 May 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Nicole Garnett, law professor at the University of Notre Dame, Senior Policy Adviser for ACE, and co-author of Lost Classroom, Lost Community about the impact that closing Catholic schools has on neighborhoods, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast for a great conversation #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 127: Alicia Bondanella Simon from FADICA

Mon, 30 Apr 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Alicia Bondanella Simon, the Director of Membership at FADICA (Foundations and Donors Interested in Catholic Activities), joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast for a great conversation #catholicschoolmatters

Educating to Fraternal Humanism

Sat, 28 Apr 2018 16:00:00 +0000

Michael Zelenka, a member of the University of Notre Dame's Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) faculty, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the Vatican's Congregation for Catholic Education recent document "Educating to Fraternal Humanism" #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 126: Sr. Helen Prejean

Sun, 22 Apr 2018 12:06:06 +0000

Sr. Helen Prejean, the author of Dead Man Walking and THE prominent Catholic advocate for abolishing the death penalty, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters to discuss the latest developments in her crusade against capital punishment as well as the lessons she has learned about forgiveness and compassion. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 125: Pamela Lyons

Mon, 16 Apr 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Pamela Lyons, the first-year superintendent from the Archdiocese of San Francisco, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast for a great conversation #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 124: Fr. Gene Merz, SJ

Mon, 09 Apr 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Fr. Gene Merz, SJ, the author and spiritual director from Milwaukee, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast for a great conversation #catholicschoolmatters

NCEA Convention Podcast: Tom Kiely

Fri, 06 Apr 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Tom Kiely, the dynamic director of the Institute for Catholic Leadership at Marquette University, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast recorded at the NCEA Convention in Cincinnati. He discusses the use of the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Schools as well as his service to Catholic education. #catholicschoolmatters #NCEA18

NCEA Podcast: Dr. Shane Martin

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Dr. Shane Martin, the Dean of the School of Education at Loyola Marymount University and a long-time leader in Catholic education, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast from the NCEA Convention in Cincinnati. #catholicschoolmatters #NCEA18

BONUS Podcast: Conversation with Cardinal Giuseppe Versaldi

Wed, 04 Apr 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Cardinal Giuseppe Versaldi, the Vatican's Prefect of the Congregation of Catholic Education, joins Dr. Tim Uhl and Dr. Tom Burnford (the President/CEO of NCEA, on the Catholic School Matters podcast from the NCEA's annual convention in Cincinnati. He discusses the purpose of the Congregation for Catholic Education and his background and contributions to Catholic schools. #catholicschoolmatters #NCEA18

NCEA Convention podcast

Tue, 03 Apr 2018 16:09:51 +0000

Dr. Raul Escarpio, host of Catholid Ed 4 All, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast recorded live before a studio audience at the NCEA Convention in Cincinnati. The podcasting session taught attendees how to podcast etc. #catholicschoolmatters #NCEA18

Episode 123: Dr. Melanie Verges

Mon, 02 Apr 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Dr. Melanie Verges, the superintendent of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast for a great conversation #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 122: Dr. Mimi Schuttloffel

Mon, 26 Mar 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Dr. Mimi Schuttloffel of Catholic University joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast for a great conversation #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 121: Fr. Joe Corpora, CSC

Mon, 19 Mar 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Fr. Joe Corpora, CSC, of Notre Dame & ACE's Catholic School Advantage, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast for a great conversation #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 120: Sr. Angie's March 2018 update

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Sr. Angie Shaughnessy, SCN, Ph.D., J.D., joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss recent legal developments, including school security and special education issues. Sr. Angie, the expert on Catholic School Law, lends her expertise in her quarterly update. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 119: Bishop George Murry & Ad Hoc Committe Against Racism

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Bishop George Murry, SJ, the USSCB Chair of the Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast for a great conversation #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 118: St. John Paul II High School (Phoenix)

Fri, 02 Mar 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Sr. Mary Jordan Hoover, OP, the founding principal of the brand new St. John Paul II High School in Phoenix opening in the fall of 2018, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to describe the remarkable story of the founding of Phoenix's newest Catholic high school. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 117: Dickinson Catholic Schools

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Steve Glasser, the outstanding president of Trinity Catholic Schools in Dickinson, North Dakota, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to describe the remarkable story of Trinity Catholic Schools. Faced with an arson which destroyed their high school in 2014, the Trinity community rallied to raise almost $20 million to rebuild the school. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 116: Light of Christ Schools (Bismarck)

Wed, 28 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Gerald Vetter, the President of Light of Christ Catholic Schools in Bismarck, North Dakota, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast sponsored by NCEA to discuss their successful fundraising campaign to replace aging facilities. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 115: St. Robert Catholic School (Grand Rapids)

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Renee Dwyer, the project manager for the brand new St. Robert Catholic School in Grand Rapids, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast sponsored by NCEA to discuss the new Catholic school scheduled to open in August 2018. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 114: Cristo Rey Catholic High School (OKC)

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Renee Porter, the founding President of Cristo Rey Catholic High School in Oklahoma City, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast sponsored by NCEA to discuss the new Catholic school scheduled to open in August 2018. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 113: St. Jeanne de Lestonnac High School (Temecula)

Fri, 23 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Annette Zaleski, the founding Principal of St. Jeanne de Lestonnac High School in Temecula, California, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast sponsored by NCEA to discuss the new Catholic school scheduled to open in August 2018. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 112: Ozark Catholic Academy

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000

John Rocha, the founding Head of School for Ozark Catholic Academy, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast sponsored by NCEA to discuss the new Catholic school scheduled to open in August 2018. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 111: Epiphany Catholic School (Houston)

Wed, 21 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Dr. Nicholas Morgan, the founding principal of Epiphany of Our Lord Catholic School in Katy, Texas, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast sponsored by NCEA to discuss the new Catholic school scheduled to open in August 2018. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 110: Pope Francis High School (Springfield)

Tue, 20 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Dr. Paul Harrington, the first Head of School, and Paul Gagliarducci, the Project Coordinator for Pope Francis High School in Springfield, Massachusetts, join Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast sponsored by NCEA to discuss the new Catholic school. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 109: Frassati Catholic Academy (Denver)

Mon, 19 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Sara Alkayali, the founding principal of Frassati Catholic Academy, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast sponsored by NCEA to discuss the new Catholic school.

Episode 108: St. Francis Catholic School (Billings)

Fri, 16 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Karen Fagg, the Chair of the School Board for Billings Catholic Schools joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast sponsored by NCEA to discuss the new Catholic school.

Episode 107: St. Michael's HS (Kansas City)

Thu, 15 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Fr. Richard Rocha, the president of St. Michael's High School in Lee's Summit, Missouri, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast sponsored by NCEA to discuss the founding of the new Catholic school.

Episode 106: St. Ignatius Catholic School (Idaho)

Wed, 14 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Andi Kane, the founding principal of St. Ignatius Catholic School in Meridian, Idaho, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast sponsored by NCEA to discuss the founding of the new Catholic school.

Episode 105: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton HS (Myrtle Beach)

Tue, 13 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Ted Hanes, the founding principal of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton High School in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast sponsored by NCEA to discuss the founding of the new Catholic school.

Episode 104: St. Michael High School (Mobile)

Mon, 12 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Faustin Weber, the founding principal of St. Michael the Archangel High School in Mobile, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast sponsored by NCEA to discuss the founding of the new Catholic school.

Episode 103: St. Gertrude the Great (LA)

Fri, 09 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Mary Flock, the outstanding principal of St. Gertrude the Great Catholic School in Los Angeles, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to describe the remarkable turnaround of her Catholic school. Flock details how an underenrolled school discovered the Latino Enrollment Advantage from Notre Dame to attract more students. #catholicschoolmatters

BONUS Episode: All Saints Catholic Schools

Fri, 09 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Marlan Burki, the 12th year principal of All Saints Catholic School in Omaha, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to describe the remarkable turnaround of his Catholic school. Faced with a litany of obstacles upon becoming principal, he has overseen a remarkable turnaround. #catholicschoolmatters

Bonus Episode: St. Jerome's Academy

Fri, 09 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Daniel Flynn, the principal of St. Jerome's Academy in Hyattsville, Maryland, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to describe the remarkable turnaround of St. Jerome's Catholic School into the classical school in the Archdiocese of Washington, DC. #catholicschoolmatters

BONUS Episode: Mt. St. Mary's Catholic HS

Fri, 09 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Talita DeNegri, the principal of Mount St. Mary's Catholic High School in Oklahoma City, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to describe the remarkable turnaround of "the Mount" as one of two Catholic high schools in Oklahoma City #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 102: St. Anthony Tri-Parish School (Casper)

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Cyndy Novotny, the outstanding principal of St. Anthony's Tri-Parish Catholic School in Casper, Wyoming, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to describe the remarkable turnaround of her Catholic school. Novotny details how a small Catholic school was able to define a vision and secure a new facility. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 101: St. Peter's Catholic School (Wisconsin)

Wed, 07 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Kathi Klaas, the outstanding principal of St. Peter's Catholic School in Ashton, Wisconsin, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to describe the remarkable turnaround of her Catholic school. Klaas articulates the ways a small rural Catholic school survives and thrives. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 100: Roncalli Catholic High School (Omaha)

Tue, 06 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Ann O'Connor, the president of Roncalli Catholic High School in Omaha, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to describe the remarkable turnaround of her Catholic school. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 099: St. Therese Chinese Catholic School

Mon, 05 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Phyllis Cavallone-Jurek, the award-winning principal of St. Therese Chinese Catholic School in Chicago, Illinois, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to describe the remarkable turnaround of her Catholic school. Faced with a litany of obstacles upon becoming principal, she has overseen a remarkable turnaround. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 098: St. Edward Catholic School (Chillicothe)

Fri, 02 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Mike Domico, the principal of St. Edward Catholic School in Chillicothe, Illinois, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to describe the remarkable turnaround of his Catholic school. Faced with certain closure due to a leaky roof and substantial asbestos, Domico rallied support and raised the necessary funds. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 097: Holy Family School (Des Moines)

Thu, 01 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Martin Flaherty, the principal of Holy Family Catholic School in Des Moines, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to describe the remarkable turnaround of his Catholic school. By consolidating with other inner-city schools and parishes, Holy Family is able to serve an underserved population. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 096: Presentation of the BVM School (Sacramento)

Wed, 31 Jan 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Carrie Donahue, the principal of Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary School in Sacramento, and Sr Maria, O.P., the school-wide Catholic Identity Director, join Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to describe the remarkable turnaround of their Catholic school. By partnering with the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, they have transformed the school and grown the enrollment. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 095: St. Helen's (Fresno)

Tue, 30 Jan 2018 17:16:59 +0000

Jason Garza, the principal of St. Helen's Catholic School in Fresno, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to describe the remarkable turnaround of his Catholic school. Faced with an announced closure, the community rallied to support the school. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 094: Holy Rosary Regional School (Tacoma)

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Katie Dempsey, the principal of Holy Rosary Regional School in Tacoma and Darrell Jesse, long-time supporter of the school, join Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to describe the remarkable turnaround of their Catholic school. HRRS became a Two-Way Immersion school and has seen its enrollment more than double in the past 7 years. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 093: Educating Together in Catholic Schools

Mon, 22 Jan 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Kristin Melley, the Director of Professional Development for the Roche Center for Catholic Education at Boston College, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the context and impact of Educating Together in Catholic Schools, the Vatican document from 2007. This is the thirteenth (and final) podcast in the Church Documents series which explores the message of the Church pertaining to Catholic education.

Episode 092: Renewing Our Commitment

Mon, 15 Jan 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Bishop Robert Lynch, the retired Bishop of the Diocese of St. Petersburg and the former general secretary for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the US Bishops 2005 statement on Catholic schools. This is the twelfth podcast in the Church Documents series which explores the message of the Church pertaining to Catholic education. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 091: Consecrated Persons & Their Mission in Schools

Mon, 08 Jan 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Jack Peterson, the founder/president of Managing for Mission and former president of Bellarmine Prep (Tacoma), joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the Vatican's 2002 statement on Catholic schools. This is the eleventh podcast in the Church Documents series which explores the message of the Church pertaining to Catholic education. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 090: The Catholic School on the Threshold of the Third Millennium

Mon, 01 Jan 2018 08:00:00 +0000

Rev. John Belmonte, SJ, the Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Joliet, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the Vatican's 1997 statement on Catholic schools. This is the tenth podcast in the Church Documents series which explores the message of the Church pertaining to Catholic education. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 089: Principles for Education Reform in the United States

Mon, 25 Dec 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Sr. Mary Grace Walsh, the Provost for Education, Evangelization and Catechesis in the Archdiocese of Hartford, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the US Bishop's 1994 statement on American schools. This is the ninth podcast in the Church Documents series which explores the message of the Church pertaining to Catholic education. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 088: In Support of Catholic Elementary & Secondary Schools

Mon, 18 Dec 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Dr. Kevin Baxter, the Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the US Bishop's 1990 statement on Catholic schools. This is the eighth podcast in the Church Documents series which explores the message of the Church pertaining to Catholic education. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 087: Religious Dimension of Education in a Catholic School

Mon, 11 Dec 2017 08:00:00 +0000

John Galvan, the Director of Schools for the Diocese of San Diego and a former religion teacher, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the Vatican's 1988 statement on Catholic schools. This is the seventh podcast in the Church Documents series which explores the message of the Church pertaining to Catholic education. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 086: Lay Catholics in Schools

Mon, 04 Dec 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Tom McDonald, the outstanding theology teacher at McGill-Toolen HS in Mobile, and Tom Schutte, the super theology teacher/coach at O'Dea HS in Seattle, join their high school classmate Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the Sacred Congregration for Education's Statement from 1982 Lay Catholics in Schools. This is the sixth podcast in the Church Documents podcast series which explores the message of the Church pertaining to Catholic education.

Episode 085: The Catholic School

Mon, 27 Nov 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Sr. Elizabeth Anne Allen, OP, the Director of the Center for Catholic Education at Nashville's Aquinas College, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the Sacred Congregration for Education's Statement from 1977 The Catholic School. This is the fifth podcast in the Church Documents podcast series which explores the message of the Church pertaining to Catholic education.

Episode 084: To Teach Them

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Gwen Byrd, the Executive Director for Catholic Education/Superintendent for the Archdiocese of Mobile, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the US Bishop's Pastoral Statement from 1976 "To Teach Them: Statement on Catholic Schools." This is the fourth podcast in the Church Documents podcast series which explores the message of the Church pertaining to Catholic education.

Episode 083: To Teach As Jesus Did

Mon, 13 Nov 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Dr. Thomas Burnford, the President/CEO of the National Catholic Education Association, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the US Bishop's Pastoral Statement from 1972 "To Teach As Jesus Did." This is the third podcast in the Church Documents podcast series which explores the message of the Church pertaining to Catholic education.

Episode 082: Declaration of Christian Education

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Sr. John Mary Fleming, OP, the USCCB Executive Director for the Secretariat of Catholic Education, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the Declaration of Christian Education from Vatican II. This is the second podcast in the Church Documents podcast series which explores the message of the Church pertaining to Catholic education.

Sr. Angie's November update

Wed, 01 Nov 2017 18:53:08 +0000

Sr. Angie Shaughnessy, the Catholic school law expert, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast for a fall update on legal matters pertaining to Catholic schools.

Episode 081: Context of Vatican II

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Rev. John O'Malley, SJ, the noted church historian, and Rev. Oliver Doyle, the Irish priest now serving in Montana, join Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the context and impact of Vatican II. This is the first podcast in the Church Documents podcast series which explores the message of the Church pertaining to Catholic education.

BONUS Podcast: Dr. RaeNell Houston

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Dr. RaeNell Houston, the dynamic African-American superintendent of Catholic schools for the Archdiocese of New Orleans, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss her first few months on the job and her background in schools. The interview took place at NCEA's Catholic Leadership Summit in Tempe.

Episode 080: Catholic Schools Market Research

Tue, 24 Oct 2017 00:00:40 +0000

Jennifer Robbins, the CEO of Mayhill Strategies, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast from NCEA's Catholic Leadership Summit in Tempe to reveal the findings of the nation-wide market research study which she conducted over the past two years.

Episode 079: Kimberly Cheng

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Kimberly Cheng, the dynamic superintendent of the Diocese of Monterey, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the panel discussion "California Dreamin'" which will take place at the NCEA's Catholic Leadership Summit in Tempe. Superintendent Cheng discusses the collaborative nature of the California Catholic school superintendents.

Episode 078: Dr. Tom Burnford

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Dr. Tom Burnford, the President/CEO of the National Catholic Education Association, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the upcoming Catholic Leadership Summit. Dr. Burnford explains why he believes it is time for a new vision for American Catholic schools and he outlines the process for its development.

Marketing Research

Mon, 02 Oct 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Jen Robbins, the CEO of Mayhill Strategies, conducted the market research study of Catholic schools for the NCEA. Jen describes how the study was conducted and its importance for establishing a new vision for American Catholic schools.

Episode 076: David Faber

Mon, 25 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000

David Faber, the thoughtful and spiritual superintendent of the Diocese of Grand Rapids, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss Pope Francis's apostolic exhortation, "Joy of the Gospel." Part of the Catholic Leadership Summit preview series, the two superintendents discuss passages from the book they each found significant and implications for school leadership.

Episode 075: Sr. Mary Angela Shaughnessy, SCN

Fri, 22 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Sr. Angela Shaughnessy, the sister/attorney who is a Distinguished Fellow at Loyola Marymount University, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss her upcoming presentation at the Catholic Leadership Summit. Sr. Angie discusses current issues in Catholic School law and issues affecting American Catholic schools.

Episode 074: Dr. Mary Kearney

Thu, 21 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Dr. Mary Kearney, the Associate Superintendet in the Archdiocese of Chicago, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss her upcoming presentation at the Catholic Leadership Summit. Dr. Kearney discusses identifying, scaling, and replicating change.

Episode 073: Dr. Kurt Nelson

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Dr. Kurt Nelson, the Superintendent for Catholic Education in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss his upcoming presentation at the Catholic Leadership Summit. Dr. Nelson discusses the development and application of their school vitality dashboards.

Episode 072: Dr. MIchael Boyle

Tue, 19 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Dr. Michael Boyle, the Director of the Andrew Greeley Center for Catholic Education at the University of Loyola-Chicago, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss his upcoming Catholic Leadership Summit presentation. Dr. Boyle discusses his efforts in establishing more inclusive environments in Catholic schools and all the ways the Greeley Center supports Catholic schools.

Episode 071: Dr. Barbara Edmondson

Mon, 18 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Dr. Barbara Edmondson, the Chief Leadership and Program Officer of NCEA, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the Superintendents' Academy at the Catholic Leadership Summit as well as the CLS in general and the role of the NCEA.

Episode 070: Dr. Matthew Vereecke

Fri, 15 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Dr. Matthew Vereecke, the Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Dallas, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss his upcoming presentation at the Catholic Leadership Summit. Dr. Vereecke discusses his efforts in restructuring the purpose and function of the Diocesan Education office and his work in supporting great Catholic schools.

Episode 069: Dr. Lorraine Ozar

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Dr. Lorraine Ozar, the Andrew Greeley Chair of Catholic Education at the University of Loyola-Chicago, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss her presentation on the National Standards and Benchmarks for Catholic Schools at the Catholic Leadership Summit. Dr. Ozar discusses the origins of the NSBECS and their efforts to establish best practices and practical applications.

Episode 068: Dr. Ron Valenti

Wed, 13 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Dr. Ron Valenti, the Director of Private School Partnerships for Catapult Learning and a former Catholic school superintendent, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss his CLS presentation and his work supporting operational vitality of Catholic schools.

Episode 067: Dr. Patricia Wietzel-O'Neill

Tue, 12 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Dr. Patty Weitzel-O'Neill, the Executive Director of the Roche Center for Catholic Education at Boston College, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss her upcoming presentation at the CLS this fall. Dr. Weitzel-O'Neill will be discussing applications of the National Standards & Benchmarks.

Episode 066: Harry Kraemer

Mon, 11 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Harry Kraemer, the dynamic professor from the Kellogg School of Management, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast in order to describe how to market Catholic schools through effective leadership. Kraemer will serve as one of the keynotes during the NCEA's Catholic Leadership Summit in Tempe in October.

Episode 065: Lynne Lang

Fri, 08 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Lynne Lang, the Director of School Climate for the Archdiocese of St. Louis, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to describe her efforts promoting Virtue-Based Restorative Discipline. She describes the new paradigm and how it impacts how schools deal with bullying, morale, and misbehavior.

Episode 064: Patricia McGann

Thu, 07 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Patricia McGann, the dynamic principal of Our Lady of Lourdes School in the Archdiocese of Washington, DC, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss how she led a transformation of her school to an inclusive model in order to educate all students. And don't call it a "program!"

Episode 063: Carmen Vadillo-Garcia

Wed, 06 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Carmen Garcia, an Assistant Superintendent in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and the Director of Faith Formation, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss her work in faith formation. She discusses her definition of faith formation as well as the challenges moving forward.

Episode 062: Dr. William Hughes

Tue, 05 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Dr. Bill Hughes, the Chief Academic Officer for the Seton Catholic School network in Milwaukee, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss their innovative school model. Dr. Hughes describes their data dashboard and the challenges inherent in this new program.

Episode 061: Shane Cragun

Mon, 04 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Shane Cragun, the co-author of Reinvention: Accelerating Results in the Age of Disruption, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast. Cragun gives examples of industries which have been disrupted and discusses the implications for our Catholic school environment.

Episode 060: Dr. Tad Dickel

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Dr. Tad Dickel, the dynamic president of Mater Dei High School in Evansville, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the impact of the School Choice program in Indiana. Dr. Dickel shares the impact felt at his school, describes how the program works, and looks to the future of school choice.

Episode 059: Dr. Toni Moore

Thu, 31 Aug 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Dr. Toni Moore, the director of the St. Remy Initiave at the University of Dayton's Center for Catholic Education, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to describe the St. Remy program which helps Catholic leaders discover and articulate the Catholic identity of their school communities. Dr. Moore also describes the great work at the University of Dayton's Center for Catholic Education.

Episode 058: Stan Phelps

Wed, 30 Aug 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Stan Phelps, author/TED speaker/IBM futurist/ consultant joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matter podcast to discuss his ideas around providing excellent customer support, building employee morale, and finding purpose.

Episode 057: Ken Willers

Tue, 29 Aug 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Ken Willers, the award-winning principal of Berkeley's School of the Madeleine, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to describe his practice of publishing an Annual Report to his stakeholders. The Report is used to celebrate, market, and build parent support for his innovative Catholic school.

Episode 056: Fr. Tim Scully

Mon, 28 Aug 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Fr. Tim Scully, the co-founder of the Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) Teaching program at Notre Dame, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to kick off Season Two. Fr. Scully describes the origins of the program, how it has grown, and the unique culture of ACE.

Episode 054: Season One Finale

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 06:30:00 +0000

Dr. Tim Uhl wraps up Season One of the Catholic School Matters podcast by answering listener questions and previewing next season.

Episode 053: Dr. Ann Garrido

Mon, 29 May 2017 06:30:00 +0000

Dr. Ann Garrido, the author of Redeeming Administration, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss her great work. Dr. Garrido shares her favorite insights and discusses how the book has influenced her work.

BONUS Episode: Preview of NCEA's Institute For Catholic School Leaders (ICSL) July 2017

Thu, 25 May 2017 06:30:00 +0000

Dr. Uhl interviews 6 presenters at this summer's NCEA conference for presidents & principals: Dr. Dan McMahon, Nick Regina, Dr. Richard Gray, Dr. Kathy Walsh, Tom Thibodeau, and Dr. Jerry Deegan. In the course of these conversations, themes recurring themes emerge centering around current issues in Catholic education.

Episode 052: Dr. Mary McDonald

Mon, 22 May 2017 06:30:00 +0000

Dr. Mary McDonald, the founder of the Jubilee School network in Memphis, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the origins of the Jubilee School network in Memphis. The design of the network and the success of this pioneering model are discussed.

Episode 051: Roy Petitfils

Thu, 18 May 2017 06:30:00 +0000

Counselor and speaker Roy Petitfils joins the podcast to discuss the issues of today's teenagers and how Catholic schools can confront these issues and design better schools.

Episode 050: Christine Healey

Mon, 15 May 2017 06:30:00 +0000

The President of the Healey Foundation, Christine Healey, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the origin of the foundation and its priorities. She outlines her suggestions to improve the viability and sustainability of Catholic schools.

Episode 049: John Bland

Thu, 11 May 2017 06:30:00 +0000

John Bland, the founder of Amigos for Christ, a faith-based NGO working in Nicaragua, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast. He discusses how his Catholic faith shaped his work and the difference they are making in the Third World.

Episode 048: Roc O'Connor, SJ

Mon, 08 May 2017 06:30:00 +0000

Dr. Tim Uhl interviews Roc O'Connor, SJ, the liturgist and composer. One of the original "St. Louis Jesuits," O'Connor shares his philosophy on liturgy, faith, and finding God in all things.

Episode 047: Dr. Mike St. Pierre

Thu, 04 May 2017 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Mike St. Pierre, former Catholic high school president and current Executive Director of the Catholic Campus Ministry Association, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss leadership strategies and leading mission-driven organizations.

Episode 046: Marc Pitman

Wed, 03 May 2017 20:44:06 +0000

The Fundraising Coach, Marc Pitman, joins Dr. Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss lessons on leadership and fundraising.

Episode 45: Keiran Roche

Thu, 27 Apr 2017 06:00:00 +0000

Keiran Roche, the Regional Director of School Culture for the ACE Academies in Tucson, joins Catholic School Matters and Dr. Tim Uhl to discuss how to build an intentional school culture focused on a school's charism and student achievement.

Episode 044: Dr. Marco Clark

Mon, 24 Apr 2017 06:30:00 +0000

The outstanding President of Bishop McNamara High School (Archdiocese of Washington, DC) joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the "Catholic School Matters" podcast to discuss school leadership, the President-Principal model, and issues in Catholic schools. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 043: Dr. Susan Abelein

Mon, 17 Apr 2017 06:30:00 +0000

Dr. Susan Abelein, the Director of Leadership Formation programs in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Catholic Schools Office, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the "Catholic School Matters" podcast to discuss their innovative leadership formation programs.

Episode 042: Fr. Steve Katsouros, SJ

Thu, 13 Apr 2017 06:30:00 +0000

The Dean and Executive Director of Arrupe College at Loyola-Chicago, a Catholic community college designed for low-income students, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the "Catholic School Matters" podcast. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 041: Dr. Jim Rigg

Mon, 10 Apr 2017 06:30:00 +0000

The innovative and data-driven visionary superintendent of the Archdiocese of Chicago schools, Dr. Jim Rigg, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the "Catholic School Matters" podcast to discuss measures of school vitality, implementing change, and turning around schools.

Episode 040: Inclusion & Special Education in Catholic Schools

Thu, 06 Apr 2017 06:30:00 +0000

Three guests join the podcast: Beth Foraker of the National Catholic Board on Full Inclusion, Jay Dunlap, the President of Madonna School in Omaha, Nebraska, and Dan Sherman, the principal of St. Madeline Sophie in Bellevue, WA. All three people offer their unique perspective on inclusion in Catholic schools.

Episode 039: Kathy Mears

Mon, 03 Apr 2017 06:30:00 +0000

Kathy Mears, the dynamic superintendent of the Archdiocese of Boston's Catholic schools, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the "Catholic School Matters" podcast to discuss innovations and new directions for Catholic schools in Boston.

Episode 038: Dr. Hosffman Ospino

Thu, 30 Mar 2017 06:30:00 +0000

Dr. Hosffman Ospino, the well-regarded theology professor from Boston College, shares his insights on Latinos in the United States and their impact on the American Catholic Church. He joins "Catholic School Matters" with Dr. Tim Uhl.

Episode 037: Dr. Luis Fraga

Mon, 27 Mar 2017 06:30:00 +0000

Dr. Luis Fraga, the thoughtful and insightful professor from Notre Dame, share his thoughts on Latinos in the United States--their impact, trends, and influences. He joins "Catholic School Matters" with Dr. Tim Uhl to discuss the present and future of Latinos in the American Catholic Church.

Episode 036: Joe Womac

Thu, 23 Mar 2017 06:30:00 +0000

The Executive Director of the Specialty Family Foundation, Joe Womac, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the "Catholic School Matters" podcast to discuss their involvement with Catholic schools in Los Angeles. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 035: Jill Kafka

Mon, 20 Mar 2017 06:30:00 +0000

Jill Kafka, the dynamic Executive Director of the Partnership Schools in New York City, describes her innovative work promoting inner-city Catholic schools. She jons the "Catholic School Matters" podcast with Dr. Tim Uhl to describe the what, why, and how of the Partnership Schools.

Episode 034: Coach Jim McLaughlin

Thu, 16 Mar 2017 06:30:00 +0000

Coach Jim McLaughlin, the outstanding women's volleyball coach at Notre Dame University, joins the podcast to discuss building a team culture, offering feedback, and coaching at a Catholic university. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 033: Kelby Woodard

Mon, 13 Mar 2017 06:30:00 +0000

The president of Dallas Cristo Rey joins the podcast to explain this innovative model and its success in Dallas. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 032: Advice from New Principals

Thu, 09 Mar 2017 07:30:00 +0000

Four relatively new principals join the podcast to offer advice on mastering the principalship in Catholic schools: Arica Prado from Ft. Worth, Domenic Franconi from Michigan, Carrie Fuller from Los Angeles, and Chris Gavin from Tacoma. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 031: Sister Cecilia Sehr, OP

Mon, 06 Mar 2017 07:30:00 +0000

Sister Cecilia Sehr, the longtime science teacher at Dallas Bishop Lynch High School, joins the podcast to discuss her teaching vocation and life as a religious sister.

Episode 030: Greg Dolan

Mon, 27 Feb 2017 07:30:00 +0000

The Associate Director for Public Policy at the USCCB joins Dr. Tim Uhl to discuss school choice issues and the political climate of DC. #catholicschoolmatters

Episode 029: Julian Hanlon

Mon, 20 Feb 2017 07:30:00 +0000

Julian Hanlon, the Executive Director of the CCSTA (Canadian Catholic Schools Trustees Association) joins the podcast to discuss Catholic schools in Canada.

Episode 028: Dr. Tom Evans

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 07:30:00 +0000

Dr. Tom Evans, the dynamic president of Carroll College (Montana), describes the challenges, struggles, and successes of a small Catholic college. Ensuring Catholicity, affordability, and marketing echo the struggles of many K-12 Catholic schools.

Episode 027: Jessica Lahey

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 07:30:00 +0000

The best-selling author of The Gift of Failure discusses the implications of her work on learning and parenting on Catholic schools.

Episode 026: Helen Dahlman

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Dr. Uhl interviews educational consultant Helen Dahlman, the former principal and president of Risen Christ School in Minneapolis, an inner-city dual language school. Helen shares her leadership philosophy and her approach to accessibility in Catholic schools.

Episode 025: Doug Tooke

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 07:00:00 +0000

The long-time and well-regarded youth minister from the Diocese of Helena, Doug Tooke, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the "Catholic School Matters" podcast to discuss how lessons learned from youth ministry could inform the ministry of Catholic schools.

Episode 024: Fr. Brian O'Brien

Thu, 02 Feb 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Fr. Brian O'Brien, the president of Tulsa's Bishop Kelley High School, joins the podcast to discuss his own vocation, his ministry, and his recommendations to school leaders for promoting vocations.

Episode 023: Rebeca Bautista

Wed, 01 Feb 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Rebeca Bautista, the principal of the innovative and growing Archdiocese of Miami Virtual Catholic School, joins Dr. Uhl to describe the venture.

Episode 022: Dr. Dan Guernsey

Tue, 31 Jan 2017 07:00:00 +0000

The Director of K-12 programs from the Cardinal Newman Socieity, Dr. Guernsey joins the podcast to explain the Catholic Curriculum Standards project and the Cardinal Newman Society's attempt to influence Catholic schools.

Episode 021: Bishop George Murry, SJ

Mon, 30 Jan 2017 07:00:00 +0000

The Chair of the NCEA Board of Directors, Bishop George Murry, SJ of the Diocese of Youngstown joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the "Catholic School Matters" podcast to discuss the direction of the NCEA and of Catholic schools in general.

Episode 020: John Eriksen

Mon, 23 Jan 2017 07:30:00 +0000

The former superintendent in Paterson and ACE alum John Eriksen, who now serves as the Executive Director of the Drexel Fund, a venture philanthropy fund supporting innovative Catholic schools joins Dr. Uhl for a discussion about the future of Catholic schools.

Episode 019: John Galvan

Mon, 16 Jan 2017 07:30:00 +0000

The innovative Director of Schools in the Diocese of San Diego (aka the Superintendent) talks about leadership initiatives, his unique path to the most powerful position in American Catholic Schools, and his favorite daughter. Does anyone read this?

Episode 018: Dr. Tara Rolle

Mon, 09 Jan 2017 07:30:00 +0000

The Assistant Superintendent of the San Jose Catholic Schools and Director of the Drexel Schools initiative describes the program's beginnings and future.

Episode 017: Dr. Julie Vogel

Fri, 06 Jan 2017 16:35:23 +0000

Dr. Vogel, the dynamic Superintendent of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, joins Dr. Uhl to talk about innovations in Houston and her philosophy of leadership. Dr. Kevin Baxter joins the conversation, too.

Episode 016: William Daily

Mon, 26 Dec 2016 07:30:00 +0000

The energetic elementary principal in San Antonio has tripled the enrollment at St. Mary Magdalene.

Episode 015: Terry Shields

Mon, 19 Dec 2016 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Uhl interviews Terry Shields, the Executive Director of the Nativity Miguel Coalition. They discuss the innovative Nativity/Miguel model and the impact the schools have had on Catholic education.

Episode 014: Mary Beth Mueller

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 05:00:00 +0000

Mary Beth Mueller, the longtime superintendent of the vibrant Diocese of Phoenix schools, offers wisdom for emerging Catholic administrators and thoughts on the challenges and successes of Catholic schools in Phoenix.

Episode 013: Christopher Mominey

Mon, 05 Dec 2016 05:00:00 +0000

In lucky episode #13, Chris Mominey, the COO and Secretary for Education in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, discusses the innovative governance models and the successes within his archdiocese. Mominey also discusses his work toward changing the culture of the Catholic schools toward a growth mindset.

Episode 012: Christian Dallavis of ACE

Mon, 28 Nov 2016 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Uhl interviews Christian Dallavis, the senior Director of Leadership Programs at the innovative and influential ACE (Alliance for Catholic Education) program at Notre Dame.

BONUS: Dr. Uhl is interviewed by Mike Rogers

Tue, 22 Nov 2016 05:00:00 +0000

This episode features a guest host (Mike Rogers) interviewing Dr. Uhl about why he started the podcast, what he's learned, and what's ahead.

Episode 011: Barb Gilman

Mon, 21 Nov 2016 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Uhl interviews the dynamic 3rd grade teacher at St. Margaret Mary School in Omaha, Nebraska. Known as "Barb from Nebraska" on Twitter, Barb is able to cultivate an active social media presence while practicing innovative teaching practices at her school school.

Episode 010: Dr. Mary Chase

Mon, 14 Nov 2016 05:00:00 +0000

Dr. Mary Chase of Creighton University explores the role of Catholic universities in society and in supporting our Catholic school systems.

Episode 009: Fr. James Martin, SJ

Mon, 07 Nov 2016 05:00:00 +0000

Fr. James Martin shares his thoughts about America, the Church, and innovations in education.

Episode 008: Jonathan Doyle

Mon, 31 Oct 2016 04:00:00 +0000

Dr. Uhl interviews the dynamic Aussie Jonathan Doyle, founder of the "Going Deeper" faith formation series for Catholic educators.

Episode 007: Stephanie Saroki de Garcia

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 04:00:00 +0000

Dr. Uhl interviews the co-founder of the Seton Partners, a Catholic philanthropy group who supports blended learning and other innovative programs.

Episode 006: Dr. John James

Mon, 17 Oct 2016 04:00:00 +0000

Dr. Uhl interviews Dr. John James from Saint Louis University about their Billiken Teaching Corps and other innovative Catholic education programs. Dr. James shares his philosophy on Catholic education as the "heart" of the faith.

Episode 005: Curtis Yarlott of St. Labre Indian Schools

Mon, 10 Oct 2016 04:00:00 +0000

Dr. Uhl interviews the Executive Director of the St. Labre Indian School network, Curtis Yarlott. Located in southeast Montana, the schools serve students tuition-free from the Northern Cheyenne and Crow reservations.

Episode 004: Dr. Martin Scanlan

Mon, 03 Oct 2016 04:00:00 +0000

Dr. Uhl interviews Dr. Martin Scanlan of Boston College about outreach to Hispanic Catholics, the development of the two-way immersion model, and other ways to understand this "sacred" educational enterprise.

Episode 003: Anna Larriviere

Mon, 26 Sep 2016 18:11:56 +0000

Dr. Uhl inteviews Anna Larriviere, the long-time superintendent of Catholic schools for the Diocese of Lafayette (LA). They discuss the changing demands of the job of principal and the challenges moving forward.

Episode 002: Dr. Kevin Baxter, Supt of LA

Mon, 26 Sep 2016 17:05:16 +0000

Dr. Uhl inteviews Dr. Kevin Baxter, the dynamic superintendent of elementary and secondary Catholic schools in Los Angeles. Dr. Baxter shares his thoughts on the future of Catholic schools and what's working in Los Angeles.

Episode 001: Interview with Dr. Tom Burnford

Mon, 26 Sep 2016 16:33:19 +0000

The first episode of "Catholic School Matters" with Dr. Tim Uhl features an interview with Dr. Tom Burnford, the president/CEO of the National Catholic Education Association.