The Catholic Education Show

In this episode, Corey DeAngelis, author of " The Parent Revolution: Rescuing Your Kids from the Radicals Ruining Our Schools ," and co-author of " Medioctrity: 40 Ways Government Schools are Failing Today's Students ," joins Kimberly Begg and Shawn Peterson to discuss the school choice wave that has resulted in 10 states "funding students, not systems" in the las...

Dr. Christina Moran, headmaster of Archangels Academy in Union, Illinois, a classical, liberal arts academy in the Catholic tradition, joins Kimberly Begg and Shawn Peterson to discuss the 'Godwinks' that have guided her career since her earliest days as an educator in the public school system. Links: Archangels Academy Catholic School Playbook: Chapter 1 (Servant Leadership)

In this episode, Thomas W. Carroll, the Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Boston, joins hosts Kimberly Begg and Shawn Peterson interview, to share his experience rejuvenating Boston's struggling Catholic school system while facing unexpected challenges and opportunities related to Covid, the St. Thomas More Teaching Fellowship, and the example of schools that “people ar...

In this episode of The Catholic Education Show podcast, hosts Kimberly Begg and Shawn Peterson chat with Patrick O'Hearn about his book, " Courtship of the Saints: How the Saints Met Their Spouses ." Patrick shares the inspiration behind his book, shedding light on the pivotal role marriage played in the lives of saints, offering timeless examples of courtship from Church history. Dr...

In this episode, we dive into the importance of educating children about marriage from a Catholic perspective. Our guest, John Clark, author of "Betrayed Without A Kiss: Defending Marriage After Years of Failed Leadership in the Church," shares his insights on the current state of marriage and the challenges it faces. We start by exploring the primary purpose of marriage according to Chu...

In this episode of the Catholic Education Playbook Show, Jeremiah Poff, an education and culture reporter at the Washington Examiner, presents the five worst moments in education in 2023. First is the alarming rise in anti-Semitism on college campuses. Jeremiah highlights numerous incidents where Jewish students were targeted and made to feel unwelcome, with student groups questioning their place...

On this episode of the Catholic Education Playbook Show, Dr. Michael Boyle, director of content and partnership development for Inclusion Solutions, joins Shawn Peterson and Kimberly Begg to talk about the Catholic approach to inclusive education. An important topic of conversation throughout the episode is how inclusive education lifts up the entire school community. It celebrates human dignity a...

In this episode, Shawn and Kimberly speak with Dale Ahlquist, president of the Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton, which oversees the Chesterton Schools Network. The Chesterton Schools Network is a rapidly growing network of 56 high schools across the U.S. and internationally that are inspired by the life and ideas of G.K. Chesterton. Dale shares how his own conversion to Catholicism was heavily...

In this episode, we discuss the three pillars of Catholic formation: evangelization, catechesis, and education, with our guest, Mary Pat Donoghue, executive director of the Secretariat of Catholic Education for the USCCB. Mary Pat explains that evangelization and catechesis are external forces that act upon individuals, while education plays a formative role from a young age. Catholic education ai...

In this episode, Shawn and Kimberly are joined by Paul Lazenby, president of Mother of Divine Grace School, a Catholic homeschooling organization that serves over 6,300 students worldwide. The conversation begins with Paul discussing the remarkable growth his school experienced during the COVID-19 lockdowns, with a 40% increase in enrollment. Many families, particularly those previously unfamiliar...

In this episode, we delve into the relationship between classical education and Catholic liberal education with Elisabeth Sullivan, the executive director of the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education (ICLE). Beth shares her personal journey as a mother, which led her to question the goals and philosophies underlying Catholic education. She noticed that many Catholic school curriculums were lack...

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Catholic education with special guest Elias Moo, the superintendent of Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Denver. With his wealth of experience, Moo sheds light on the importance of renewing the Catholicity of Catholic schools. One of the key points discussed is how secularization has led Catholic schools to prioritize worldly outcomes such as ca...

Welcome to the first episode of the Catholic Education Playbook Show! In this episode, hosts Shawn Peterson and Kimberly Begg share their inspiration for teaming up to create their new show.