The Catholic School Leaders Podcast

Leadership in a Catholic school can be a challenging vocation. Whether you are in a current leadership role at your school or are aspiring to be a future leader, this podcast will help you walk with other exceptional leaders from all over the country to grow Catholic education for the next generation.

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Student Engagement with Jason Curtis

In this episode of the Catholic School Leaders Podcast, host John Mihalyo welcomes Jason Curtis, the president of St. Francis High School in Santa Clara, California. Jason discusses his journey in Catholic education, from being a teacher and principal to holding the presidency of a high school. He shares his insights on cultivating student-centered practices and vision-driven approach in schools. Further, he highlights the importance of maintaining Catholic identity in all aspects of schools, fr...

Feb 05, 2024•39 min•Ep. 3

Breaking Barriers: A Journey Towards Inclusive Catholic Schools

In this episode of the Catholic School Leaders Podcast, host John Mihalyo interviews Dr. Dana Coyle, a renowned educational expert with over 30 years of experience. Coyle discusses the importance and benefits of inclusivity in Catholic schools for students with learning differences. She shares her own experiences while elaborating various key steps in the process such as conducting comprehensive assessments, implementing professional development for teachers, constructing inclusive school enviro...

Jan 31, 2024•28 min•Ep. 2

Increasing Enrollment Through Strategic School Choice Alliances

In this episode of the Catholic School Leaders Podcast, host John Mihalyo discusses the topic of school choice with guest Brian Jodice, the Executive Vice President for Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina. They delve into various school choice programs such as vouchers, tax credits, and education savings accounts, and how they can be beneficial for parents and schools. They also address misconceptions and fears around these programs and provide practical advice for school administr...

Jan 29, 2024•33 min•Ep. 1

Catholic School Leaders Podcast Trailer

Welcome to the Catholic School Leaders Podcast. This is John Mihalyo, the host. As Catholic school leaders, we should never walk alone in our journey to lead our schools. This vocation that we have is critical to the success of our schools, not only now, but in the future. So the purpose of this podcast is to create an opportunity for us to learn from each other, to collaborate with each other, and to grow Catholic education for the future. This podcast will keep our Catholic faith at the center...

Jan 20, 2024•5 min

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