Catholic School Matters

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.