Nets in the Water

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What leads someone to dedicate their entire career to Catholic education? In this episode of Nets in the Water, Jim Rigg, Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Miami, breaks down how his vocation was shaped by a deep love for teaching, a spiritual awakening, and a call to lead.🔹 How he discovered his mission through the ACE program and teaching in Memphis🔹 What a “spiritual a...

What does school choice mean for Catholic education? In this episode of Nets in the Water, Chris Pastura, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of St. Petersburg, breaks down how school choice policies are impacting Catholic schools—opening new doors for families, expanding access, and strengthening the mission of faith-based education.🔹 What school choice looks like in practice🔹 How...

What does Catholic education look like through the eyes of someone who talks to teachers every day—but doesn’t teach? In this episode of Nets in the Water, John Carlin, a key voice at Studio 3:16, shares what he’s learned from working with thousands of Catholic educators, the unique challenges they face, and why listening might be the most underrated tool in Catholic evangelization today. 🔹 What...

What’s really happening in Catholic schools across America? In this episode of Nets in the Water , Dr. Steven Cheeseman , president of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) , shares what he’s learned from visiting schools nationwide and meeting over 35,000 Catholic students and educators face-to-face. 🔹 Common themes and challenges across Catholic schools 🔹 What gives Dr. Cheesema...

What does Catholic education look like when most of your students aren’t Catholic? In this episode of Nets in the Water , John Levi , principal of St. Peter Claver Catholic School in Tampa and a Catholic rap artist , shares what it’s like to lead a school in an underserved community where the Catholic identity is more lived than labeled . We dive into the power of authentic witness, cultural relev...

Building Hallow & Evangelizing in the Digital Age | Alessandro DiSanto | Nets in the Water Podcast 🎙️Can an app help people grow closer to God? In this episode of Nets in the Water, Alessandro DiSanto, co-founder of the Hallow prayer app, shares the story behind one of the world’s most popular Catholic apps. We dive into how faith, innovation, and entrepreneurship came together to create a too...

What Catholic Entrepreneurs Can Learn from the Saints | John Cannon | Nets in the Water Podcast 🎙️ What do great Catholic entrepreneurs have in common? And what can we learn from the saints who founded religious orders that have lasted for centuries ? In this episode of Nets in the Water , John Cannon , Catholic entrepreneur and founder of SENT , breaks down the 6 qualities of great Catholic entre...

The Marks of a Salesian Education | Sr. Lou Ann Fantauzza| Nets in the Water Podcast 🎙️ What makes Salesian education unique ? In this episode of Nets in the Water , Sr. Lou Ann Fantauzza breaks down the core principles of Salesian education, how it shapes students through faith and reason, and what Catholic educators can learn from St. John Bosco’s legacy . 🔹 What defines Salesian education ? 🔹...

What Is Classical Education? | Emily Fisher | Nets in the Water Podcast 🎙️ How does classical education differ from modern schooling, and why is it gaining popularity among Catholic educators? In this episode of Nets in the Water , Emily Fisher , foundress of St. Thomas Aquinas Academy , breaks down what classical education truly is, how it forms both the mind and soul , and why it’s an effective...

How Catholic Schools Can Strengthen Their Mission & Culture | Dan Baillargeon | Nets in the Water Podcast 🎙️How can Catholic schools deepen their mission and create a stronger Catholic culture? In this episode of Nets in the Water, Dan Baillargeon, former Catholic school superintendent, father of nine, and founder of Mission Driven Catholic, shares practical ways to help schools live out their...

Why Choose Catholic Education? | Kelly Kearney | Nets in the Water Podcast 🎙️ Is Catholic education really worth it when public school is the cheaper option? In this episode of Nets in the Water, we sit down with Kelly Kearney, Principal of Corpus Christi Catholic School, to discuss why families choose Catholic schools, the long-term value of faith-based education, and what sets Catholic education...

Following God’s Call in Catholic Education | Jesslyn Manni | Nets in the Water Podcast 🎙️ How does God lead us into our vocation? In this episode of Nets in the Water, Jesslyn Manni shares her powerful journey into Catholic education, the unexpected graces she’s received, and how answering God’s call has transformed her life. 🔹 How God calls us to serve in Catholic education 🔹 The unexpected ble...

Today we talked with Noah Menendez, the Assistant Principal of Student Affairs at Christ the King Catholic School and former English teacher at Tampa Jesuit High School, about the differences between Salesian and Ignatian approaches to making connections with students and how best to go about Teacher vs. Administrator: The Real Differences | Noah Menendez | Nets in the Water Podcast 🎙️ How do Sale...

Helping Kids Hear God’s Voice Through Scripture | Maureen Doherty | Nets in the Water Podcast 🎙️ How can we help children hear God’s voice in their daily lives? In this episode of Nets in the Water, Maureen Doherty, Coordinator of Curriculum & Instruction and Fifth Grade Teacher at Corpus Christi Catholic School, shares how prayer, silence, and Scripture can help young hearts become more atten...

How Do We Measure Success in Catholic Schools? | Dr. Dan Boyd | Nets in the Water Podcast 🎙️ What makes a Catholic school successful—test scores, enrollment, or something deeper? In this episode of Nets in the Water, Dr. Dan Boyd explores how we can measure success in Catholic education, especially in the mission of evangelization. 🔹 What does success look like in a Catholic school? 🔹 How do we...

What is a Cristo Rey School? | Amanda Livermore | Nets in the Water Podcast 🎙️ How does the Cristo Rey school model provide affordable, faith-based education while preparing students for real-world success? In this episode of Nets in the Water, Amanda Livermore, founder of Cristo Rey Orlando, explains what makes Cristo Rey schools unique, how they blend work-study programs with Catholic education,...

How Communion & Liberation Shapes Catholic Education | Audrey Merk (Pt. 2) | Nets in the Water Podcast 🎙️ How does the Communion & Liberation movement influence Catholic education? In this episode of Nets in the Water, Audrey Merk continues our deep dive into how this movement impacts the classroom, helping students encounter Christ in a meaningful way. 🔹 What is Communion & Liberatio...

What Is Communion & Liberation? Origins & Meaning | Patrick Phelan (Pt. 1) | Nets in the Water Podcast 🎙️ What is Communion & Liberation, and why does it matter in Catholic life and education? In this episode of Nets in the Water, Patrick Phelan breaks down the history, founding, and core principles of this movement, setting the stage for how it applies to the classroom and beyond. 🔹...

The 7 Qualities of a New Evangelist | Jimmy Mitchell | Nets in the Water Podcast 🎙️ What makes an effective evangelist in today’s world? In this episode of Nets in the Water, Jimmy Mitchell—evangelist, campus minister, and passionate disciple—joins us to break down Bishop Barron’s Seven Great Qualities of a New Evangelist and how they apply to Catholic education. 🔹 What are the 7 qualities of a n...

The Role of Admissions in Catholic Schools | Courtney Tanis | Nets in the Water Podcast 🎙️ How can Catholic schools grow enrollment while staying true to their mission? In this episode of Nets in the Water, Courtney Tanis, Head of Admissions at St. Petersburg High School in Tampa, Florida, shares insights on how Catholic schools can keep their faith-centered identity strong while managing admissio...

How to Invest in Students & Build Meaningful Connections | Hannah Wiand | Nets in the Water Podcast 🎙️ What does it mean to truly invest in students beyond academics? In this episode of Nets in the Water, Hannah Wiand shares her experience at St. Pete Catholic High School and how forming authentic relationships with students makes a lasting impact in Catholic education. 🔹 How to personally in...

How Teaching Shapes Vocation & Formation | Peter Bell, S.J. | Nets in the Water Podcast 🎙️ Can teaching serve as formation for those discerning the priesthood? In this episode of Nets in the Water, Peter Bell, S.J. shares how his time teaching at a Catholic high school became a transformative experience in his journey to the priesthood. He discusses how educators, like priests, are called to s...

Doing God’s Work Without Losing Your Mission | Nick Tanis | Nets in the Water Podcast 🎙️ When your job is ministry, how do you keep your work from just becoming a job? This week, Nick Tanis, principal of Christ the King School in Tampa talks about how to stay close to the Lord as a Catholic educator. We dive into the unique challenges of working in Catholic education and ministry—where professiona...