Catholic School Matters
313 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsDr. Tim Uhl, the Secretary of Education/Superintendent in the Diocese of Buffalo, interviews thought leaders in Catholic education and discusses the future of Catholic schools in America.
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Innovation Spotlight: Lasallian Adminstrator Formation
April 15, 2024 05:00 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBMike 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
April 08, 2024 05:00 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBMayra 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
April 01, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MBDr. 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
March 25, 2024 05:01 - 22 minutes - 31.8 MBMary 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
March 18, 2024 05:01 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MBChris 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
March 11, 2024 05:01 - 30 minutes - 42.8 MBKristy 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
March 04, 2024 05:01 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MBJill 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
February 26, 2024 05:01 - 31 minutes - 44.2 MBJack 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"
November 20, 2023 04:33 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBLorcan 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
November 13, 2023 04:05 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBRon 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
November 06, 2023 04:01 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MBKelby 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
October 30, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 113 MBChris 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
October 23, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour - 106 MBDr. 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
October 16, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MBDr. 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
October 09, 2023 04:01 - 56 minutes - 78 MBThe 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
October 02, 2023 13:37 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBDr. 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
September 25, 2023 04:02 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBJohn 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
September 18, 2023 04:01 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBOne 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
September 11, 2023 04:01 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MBDavid 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
September 04, 2023 04:01 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MBRob 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
August 28, 2023 04:01 - 24 minutes - 34.5 MBWilliam 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
August 21, 2023 04:01 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBChristine 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
May 15, 2023 04:01 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MBDr. 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
May 08, 2023 04:03 - 30 minutes - 42 MBThe 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
May 01, 2023 04:02 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBDr. 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
April 24, 2023 04:01 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBDr. 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
April 17, 2023 04:01 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBDr. 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
March 06, 2023 05:01 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBGreg 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
February 27, 2023 05:10 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBDot 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
February 20, 2023 05:01 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBDoug 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
February 13, 2023 05:01 - 25 minutes - 35 MBDr. 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
February 06, 2023 05:01 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MBThe 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
January 31, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MBThe 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
January 23, 2023 05:01 - 46 minutes - 63.5 MBDr. 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
January 16, 2023 05:01 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MBThe 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
January 09, 2023 05:02 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBReturning 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
December 19, 2022 05:01 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBAngela 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
December 12, 2022 05:01 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBDr. 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
December 05, 2022 14:02 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBThe 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
November 28, 2022 05:01 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MBTom 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
November 21, 2022 05:01 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBDr. 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
October 10, 2022 04:01 - 43 minutes - 60.5 MBThe 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
October 03, 2022 04:02 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MBShaka 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
September 26, 2022 04:01 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBGreg 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
September 19, 2022 04:01 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MBShelly 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
September 12, 2022 04:01 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBRich 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
July 05, 2022 04:02 - 40 minutes - 56.5 MBFresh 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
July 01, 2022 16:32 - 41 minutes - 57.9 MBNicole 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
June 20, 2022 04:02 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MBThe 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
June 13, 2022 04:03 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBDavid 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