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The Follow to Lead Podcast#100: “A Change in Leadership” with Kyle Pietrantonio, founding Executive Director of DIAOn March 3, Kyle Pietrantonio announced that he would be transitioning out as Executive Director of Duc In Altum Schools Collaborative, in order to move to a different position in Christ’s vineyard of Catholic Education. On today’s program, we want to give Kyle an opportunity to share his heart and continued vision for the work of DIA as we endeavor to move forward into the future God has for us. As the co-founder of the podcast, I’m especially going to miss our collaboration and co-hosting.
2025-03-1143 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#99: “Spriritual Growth and Faith Permeation in Catholic Schools” with Dr. Brett FawcettThis is the final episode of “Beyond Faculty Faith Formation,” a special four-part series of podcasts looking at ways that Catholic educators can enhance their own spiritual growth and development, deepening their faith in Christ and strengthening their life in the Church.
Dr. Brett Fawcett, who just finished defending his doctoral dissertation on Faith Permeation, will join us to discuss how our personal faith plays a role in faith permeation, what Dr. Brett Salkeld would call “making every class Catholic.”
2025-02-2155 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#98: “Resources for Spiritual Growth” with Deborah Nearmyer and Austin Krause from St. James AcademyThis is the third episode of “Beyond Faculty Faith Formation,” a special four-part series of podcasts looking at ways that Catholic educators can enhance their own spiritual growth and development, deepening their faith in Christ and strengthening their life in the Church.
In this episode Deborah Nearmyer, Vice-President of Faith and Mission and Austin Krause, Director of Campus Ministry at St. James Academy, Lenexa, KS, discuss thoughts, ideas and resources that can be helpful for teachers and administrators in their spiritual walk. We also will get an overview of the Faculty Faith Formation program at St. James.
2025-02-0749 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#97: “Spiritual Refreshing and Renewal” with Betsy Orr, Founder and President of The Retreat at Heritage.This is the second episode of “Beyond Faculty Faith Formation,” a special series of podcasts looking at ways that Catholic educators can enhance their own spiritual growth and development, deepening their faith in Christ and strengthening their life in the Church.
In addition to talking about spiritual renewal, on today’s “Follow to Lead” Betsy Orr will share about her background, her conversion to the Catholic Faith, the Retreat at Heritage Center, along with some amazing God-moments and other ministries in which she is involved. You won’t want to miss this program!
2025-01-2447 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#96: “The Wisdom Papers” with Dr. Roger Nutt, Provost of Ave Maria UniversityIn this podcast we are beginning a special series entitled “Beyond Faculty Faith Formation,” giving those in Catholic Education some ideas to spur individual growth both spiritual and intellectually in their Catholic Faith. Today we are talking with Dr. Roger Nutt, Provost and Professor of Theology at Ave Maria University about a new university initiative called “The Wisdom Papers.”
The Wisdom Papers is a free, monthly series of reflections on contemporary issues from the faculty of Ave Maria University. Topics span across politics, culture, spirituality, the sciences, and living a Christian life. Go deeper in your pursuit of wisdo...2025-01-1235 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#95: “Are We Making People Feel Welcome at School?” with Terry Poplava, General Manager of ACST Catholic, a branch of ACS TechnologiesACS Technologies examined the theological beliefs of 15,000 Americans with their ground-breaking “American Beliefs Study: Religious Preferences and Practices,” originally conducted in 2013 and then repeated in 2017 and 2021. Out of this survey, Terry Poplava observed, “In the American Beliefs Study, newcomers reported that ‘warm and friendly encounters’ were highly important to them. We were specifically interested in the behaviors and circumstances that foster this kind of environment in a parish.” His follow up study in this area is the subject of this edition of “Follow to Lead” as we look at Catholic Schools through the lens of “warm and friendly” encounters.
2024-12-2747 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#94: “Making Every Class Catholic Online Community” with Dr. Brett Salkeld, authorIn August of 2023 we interviewed Dr. Brett Salkeld about his new book, Educating for Eternity: A Teacher’s Companion for Making Every Class Catholic. Since that time, the book and Brett’s message has become a major topic in schools and dioceses across North America. A natural outgrowth of the interest in this subject is an online community that just launched, “Making Every Class Catholic Online Community.” In this edition of “Follow to Lead” we’ll be catching up with Brett on his ministry and the launch of this virtual platform for interaction.
2024-12-1455 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#93: “The Leadership Virtues Series” with Dr. Joseph McInerney, Vice President of Leadership and Ethics Educations, Knights of ColumbusOn this episode of “Follow to Lead” we will be talking with Dr. Joseph McInerney about a new eight-part video series he has written, called “The Leadership Virtues Series.” This series can be inspiration to all but can be especially important for administrators, staff, department heads, coaches and teachers in our schools who exercise various expressions of leadership. Produced by the Knights of Columbus, this new series seeks to provide a model and inspiration for Catholic leaders based upon the exemplary leadership of Jesus himself.
2024-11-2944 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#92: “Leaving a Catholic Legacy” with Elizabeth Simutis, Director of Engagement and Growth for Catholic LegacyOn today’s Follow to Lead, Elizabeth Simutis will share with us about a new groundbreaking online estate planning platform call Catholic Legacy. This platform allows Catholics to establish, free of charge, funeral plans, wills, planned giving, and healthcare choices that reflect the Catholic understanding of the dignity of the human person. Not only is this a great personal planning tool for administrators and teachers, but can serve as a tremendous resource for planned giving in our Catholic Schools.
2024-11-1537 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#91: “Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Box of Joy” with Michele Sagarino, President, Cross Catholic OutreachMichele Sagarino, of Cross Catholic Outreach, is back with us on Follow to Lead to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Box of Joy, a ministry that sends small tokens of love and hope to some of the world’s poorest children. Each year, parishes and schools nationwide host Box of Joy events, packing shoebox-sized boxes with small gifts such as toys, coloring books and school supplies, as well as treats like hard candy. The ministry adds a rosary and The Story of Jesus to every box to remind children why Christmas is so special, and participants donate $9 per box to...2024-10-2940 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#90: “Artificial Intelligence and Catholic Education” with Matthew Sanders, Founder and CEO of LongbeardThis week on “Follow to Lead” we will be talking with Matthew Sanders, Founder and CEO of Longboard, whose focus is developing Artificial Intelligence products for the mission of the Church. This is, perhaps, one of the most fascinating interviews we have ever had on our podcast.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here to stay. It can be daunting, challenging and can sometimes even bring fear as we see AI more and more involved in our daily lives. In this interview, Matthew takes some of the mystery out of the world of AI, shows how it can be harn...2024-10-0457 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#89: “Catholic Education in Places Not Like Home” with Jonathan Doyle, International speakerJonathan Doyle is from Australia and travels the world talking to Catholic educators and organizations. His global view of Catholic Education will be the focus of our discussion, as we look at what is happening in our area of the world as well as other nations. Join us for this episode of “Follow to Lead” learn more about the work of Catholic Education in places not like home.
2024-09-2356 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#88: “The Catholic Talent Project” with Tom Carroll, Founder and PresidentUp until this summer, Tom Carroll was serving as the Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Boston and created what the National Catholic Register has called a “renaissance of Catholic education.” He has taken one of the facets of his work there - in the recruiting and training of new Catholic educators and offering it on a greater scale to participating dioceses. Join us on this edition of “Follow to Lead” to learn more about the Catholic Talent Project.
2024-09-071h 01The Follow to Lead Podcast#87: "DIA Update" with Kyle Pietrantonio, Excecutive Director of Duc In Altum Schools CollaborativeOn this episode of "Follow to Lead" we will be talking with Kyle Pietrantio, Executive Director, about current happenings and developments in the DIA Schools Collaborative. He will be sharing more details about the upcoming Fall Summit as well as highlighting some of the other benefits, offerings and resources available.
2024-08-2353 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#86: “An Unplanned Dialog” with Kyle Pietrantonio, Executive Director of DIAA surprise episode of “Follow to Lead!” We were planning on talking to the Duc In Altum Schools Collaborative Executive Director Kyle Pietrantonio about upcoming events. What happened instead was an unplanned and interesting discussion about current trends and values in Catholic Education.
2024-08-1253 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#85: “Introducing Word of Life: A New K-8 Curriculum for Catholic Schools” with Mark Brumley, President of Ignatius PressOur guest on Follow to Lead is Mark Brumley, President of Catholic publisher Ignatius Press. Ignatius united with the Augustine Institute to complete the Word of Life K–8 curriculum. These two apostolates combined their expertise to craft a curriculum in which students, parents, and teachers learn the truths of the faith alongside each other while deepening their relationships with Christ. Emphasizing dialogue between teachers and students, Word of Life creates a shared experience rather than a download of information.
2024-07-1944 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#84: “The Rescue Project: Being Formed by the Gospel” with Fr. John Riccardo, Mary Guilfoyle of ACTS XXIXOn this episode of Follow to Lead we’ll be talking with Fr. John Riccardo and Mary Guilfoyle of ACTS XXIX about their video series “The Rescue Project.” The Rescue Project seeks to proclaim the gospel clearly in a compelling and attractive way over eight weeks in a small group format. This experience is imbued with beauty, authentic humanity, and accompaniment. We will also explore ways in which this series might be used in Catholic Schools.
2024-07-0654 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#83: “The New Symbolon” with Taylor Kemp, Vice-President of Content, The Augustine InstituteFor the past ten years, “Symbolon,” a video series on essential Catholic teachings, was an important resource for RCIA, general faith formation and even spiritual direction. In Catholic schools it was a great source of information for religion classes as well as Faculty Faith Formation.
On today’s “Follow to Lead,” we’ll be talking with Taylor Kemp, of the Augustine Institute, about the new edition of Symbolon that will launch on the “Formed” streaming platform on July 17. Together we will explore the new programs and ways that they can enhance spiritual growth and formation personally, in the parish and i...2024-06-2144 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#82 - “The Hallow App in Catholic Schools” with Alessandro DiSanto, Co-founder of HallowIt is rare for a Catholic with a smartphone to be unaware of the devotional app “Hallow.” Hallow is a simple, easy-to-use mobile app that helps us foster a relationship with God and the peace of prayer through guided prayer and meditation. You can pray with millions around the world alongside Mark Wahlberg, Jonathan Roumie, Sr. Miriam, Fr. Mike Schmitz, and more on Hallow.
Recently, their Super Bowl ad plus the Lenten prayer challenge pushed Hallow to No 1 spot on Apple App Store among all applications. On This episode of Follow to Lead we will be talking with...2024-06-0758 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#81: “Catholic Powerhouses Unite to Provide Wholesome New Book Fairs,” with Fr. Joseph Fessio, Ignatius PressAve Maria University and Ignatius Press have teamed up to offer Ignatius Book Fairs, a Catholic-focused book fair for parents and schools who want to offer their children an alternative to the Scholastic Book Fairs, which have recently become a haven for inappropriate content for children. Today, on “Follow to Lead” we’re talking with Fr. Joseph Fessio, SJ, about the current state of book fair content and this new Catholic-based approach.
National alternatives to such inappropriate and harmful content have not existed until now, leaving Catholic schools in a difficult position when they want to provide great...2024-05-1740 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#80: “A New Cutting Edge Masters in Evangelization,” with Dr. Tom Harmon, University of St. ThomasIt is no secret that the Church has been hemorrhaging members in recent years. Troubled by polarization, skepticism, narcissism, our culture aches for the peace and joy of life in Jesus Christ. But how can they hear the truth of the Gospel anew? To take on this challenge, Word on Fire Institute and UST-Houston created a new accredited Master’s of Arts program offering academically rigorous engagement with the thinkers, ideas, and practical methods necessary to proclaim the Gospel to a secularized and tech-saturated world.
This episode of “Follow to Lead” features a conversation with Dr. Tom Harmon...2024-05-0335 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#79: “Building a Culture of Discipleship for Catholic School Students,” with Pat Reidy of JSerra High SchoolToday we will be talking with Pat Reidy, Vice-President of Mission and Faith at JSerra High School in Orange County, CA about discipleship in the lives of our Catholic School Students. In Luke 6:40, Jesus talks about discipleship, saying, “A disciple who is fully taught will be like his teacher.” So, forming disciples is about communicating likeness - being like Jesus, which can happen to students in class, community life, small groups and through extra-curricular activities. Pat will also share their experiences with RCIA in a school setting.
2024-04-1948 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#78: “Accompanying Students To College & Career Fulfillment,” with Michael Schell and Sarah HoganToday we will be talking with Michael Schell, Headmaster at Sparhawk Academy, an independent day school for boys grades 3-8 in Millis, Massachusetts, a suburb of Boston, and Sarah Hogan, Director of College Counseling and Alumni Engagement at Providence Academy, in Plymouth, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis.
Michael and Sarah are looking to bring strength and community for those who work in the area of school counseling by hosting a special fellowship this summer at Sparhawk Academy. The fellowship is provided in cooperation with DIA Schools Collaborative, recognizing the need to accompany students toward the future with...2024-04-0545 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#77: The Clean Water Challenge with Michele Sagarino, President of Cross Catholic OutreachCatholic Schools are always looking for ways to make a difference through prayer, fasting and almsgiving? Cross Catholic Outreach, a Vatican-endorsed Catholic global relief and development ministry, is inviting U.S. Catholics to join a large-scale “clean water challenge” to bring safe, abundant drinking water to distant corners of the world — including villages in Zambia facing the country’s worst cholera outbreak in decades.
Today, we will be talking with CCO President Michele Sagarino about this this effort, carried out with Catholic ministry partners in nine developing countries in Latin America, the Caribbean and Africa.
2024-03-2340 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#76: “True Confessions: Voices of Faith from a Life in the Church” with Francis X. Maier, a Senior Fellow in the Catholic Studies Program at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, DCThere has been a lot of criticism of the Catholic Church in the United States, but few critics of the Church have taken the time to really talk with her people. The book “True Confessions: Voices of Faith from a Life in the Church” by Francis X. Maier, fills that vacuum, as he talked with 103 bishops, priests, deacons and lay people from every walk of life.
In this episode of "Follow to Lead," we’ll be talking about this book with Mr. Maier and what we can learn about the church as well as today’s Catholic education...2024-03-0849 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#75: “A Spotlight on Science” with Dr. Brett Salkeld, author, speaker and theologian.This week’s Follow to Lead puts the spotlight on teaching science in Catholic Schools. The program features a returning guest, Dr. Brett Salkeld, author, speaker, and Archdiocesan Theologian for the Archdiocese of Regina in Saskatchewan, Canada. In August, we talked with Brett about his new book: “Educating for Eternity: A Teacher’s Companion for Making Every Class Catholic.” For this program, we are drilling down into his chapter on science in the classroom.
2024-02-2353 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#74: "Mary’s Marines are Ready to Serve" with Mark Middendorf, President of Ave Maria UniversityAve Maria University has begun an interesting group called, “Mary’s Marines,” where students make a daily commitment to spend time with Jesus as part of its own Eucharistic Revival. In addition to their time in adoration, each student will read through the Bible in a year and have a religious sister paired with them to pray for them. Join Ave Maria President Mark Middendorf as we learn more about this amazing ministry.
2024-02-0951 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#73: “Souls in the Game” with Fr. Peter Schirippa, and Deacon/Seminarian Marcelo FerrariThis week on Follow to Lead, we will be talking with our two guests about a new video called “Souls in the Game,” produced by St. John’s Seminary and the Archdiocese of Boston. This new 30-minute documentary that tells the story of seminary formation and the building of community that goes beyond theology and philosophy classes to the basketball court.
2024-01-221h 01The Follow to Lead Podcast#72: “Looking Back and Looking Forward, with Kyle Pietrantonio, Executive Director of DIAOn January 5 we begin our fourth year of programming for Follow to Lead. We are turning the tables on our co-host Kyle Pietrantonio, and interviewing him about the past, present and future of the Duc In Altum Schools Collaborative. Coming out of a strong year of events in 2023, the new year promises to open up even more opportunities for teachers, administrators and future teachers.
The link for the video of DIA Summit 2023 can be found at https://vimeo.com/880588693.
2024-01-0555 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#71: Christmas ENCORE - Encountering the Eucharist through the Veil Removed with Chris MagruderMerry Christmas! On behalf of everyone at the Duc In Altum Schools Collaborative and the Follow to Lead Podcast, we want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
During this Christmas season, we want to share with you one of our most popular episodes from April of 2021 - Encountering the Eucharist through “The Veil Removed,” with Chris Magruder. “The Veil Removed” is a short film that portrays the Mass in a new and beautiful way, giving us a new awareness that this is a time and place where heaven and earth touch. I have s...2023-12-2347 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#70 - ENCORE: Exploring the Opportunity of Becoming a DIA FellowToday, we’re going to be revisiting the DIA Fellows program through an ENCORE of the program “Exploring the Opportunity of Becoming a DIA Fellow.” This Fellows program provides administrators, teachers and campus ministers the structure and space for a year-long experience supporting and encouraging candidates to take their school or diocese to the next level, grow as a Catholic educator, and become a beacon of light for passionately Catholic education and the Catholic Church at-large.
Hear from two past Fellows about the rewards of taking part in this important DIA program, how it impacted their school commun...2023-12-0843 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#69: Encountering Beauty in a Noisy Culture with Jimmy Mitchell, Dir. of Campus Ministry, Jesuit TampaOn this episode of Follow to Lead, we will be talking with Jimmy Mitchell, Director of Campus Ministry, and hear the story of an amazing “culture of conversion” that exists at Jesuit High School, Tampa, Florida. Students are encountering the Lord and being transformed as they experience the beauty of the Gospel in word, deed and visually. We will also talk to Jimmy about his new book: “Let Beauty Speak: The Art of Being Human in a Culture of Noise.”
2023-11-171h 11The Follow to Lead Podcast#68 - Encountering the Eucharist in Parishes and Schools - Kris Frank, Chief Mission Officer, National Eucharistic CongressAs Chief Mission Officer for the National Eucharistic Congress, Kris Frank supports the work in parishes and schools in bringing about a great embrace of Eucharistic life. Part of this support is coming through a new resource for Faith Formation called, “Jesus and the Eucharist.” In addition to talking about the National Congress, Kris also shares some great ways that parishes and schools can come alive during the Eucharistic Revival.
2023-11-0338 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#67: Exploring the Journey to Excellence Academy. With Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ, President of the Magis CenterOctober is Fr. Robert Spitzer month as he will be joining us for both podcasts. On this episode we will be discussing the Journey to Excellence Academy for Professional Development from the Magis Center. As the Center President, Fr. Spitzer will share with us about their mission to provide faith-focused professional development for Catholic leaders..
Fr. Robert Spitzer, is a Catholic Priest in the Jesuit order and President of the Magis Center in Garden Grove, CA. He was formerly the President of Gonzaga University and currently appears weekly on EWTN in “Father Spitzer’s Universe.”
2023-10-201h 00The Follow to Lead Podcast#66: Are Faith and Science Compatible? Absolutely! With Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ, President of the Magis CenterOctober is Fr. Robert Spitzer month on Follow to Lead as he will be joining us for both podcasts. On this episode will be discussing Faith and Science. In a day and age when many see a great chasm between the two, Fr. Spitzer joins them together in a larger view of the world, its creation and its destiny.
Fr. Robert Spitzer, is a Catholic Priest in the Jesuit order and President of the Magis Center in Garden Grove, CA. He was formerly the President of Gonzaga University and currently appears weekly on EWTN in “Father Spitzer’s Un...2023-10-0649 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#65 - Importance of the Scriptures with Steve and Jackie Green, Co-founders of Museum of the BibleDue to technical difficulties, portions of the audio are distorted.
Pope Benedict XVI once said, Become familiar with the Bible so that it can be your compass pointing out the road to follow. In today’s Follow to Lead we are joined by Steve and Jackie Green, Co-founders of Museum of the Bible to discover ways in which our reading and study of the Scriptures can be enhanced through the various offerings of Museum of the Bible, both at the museum and online. The museum features multiple resources for classroom use.
Link to Museum of th...2023-09-2444 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#64: Heroic Manhood with Dan Donaldson, Vice President, Catholic Men’s Leadership AllianceOn today’s “Follow to Lead” we’ll talk about the need to strengthen men - both young and old - in their identity and in their relationship with Jesus Christ. Joining us for this program is Dan Donaldson, Vice President of the Catholic Men’s Leadership Alliance, which is hosting its next virtual Heroic Men Summit on Saturday, September 9 with the theme “The Gospel of Work.”
More information can be found at https://www.catholicmenleaders.org/.
2023-09-0842 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#63: Catholic Classrooms as Engines of Evangelization with Brett Salkeld, Archdiocese of ReginaIn a world that is becoming more and more secular, Catholic Schools and, more particularly, their classrooms, play a key role in preparing students for heaven as well as their next level of education. Making sure that every class is essentially Catholic can be a daunting task.
Today, to talk about this most important subject, we’ll be joined by Dr. Brett Salkeld, author of “Educating for Eternity: A Teacher’s Companion for Making Every Class Catholic.” Brett is the Archdiocesan Theologian for the Archdiocese of Regina in Saskatchewan, Canada.
2023-08-1857 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#62: Exploring the Opportunity of Becoming a DIA FellowToday, we’re going to be exploring the DIA Fellows program which provides administrators, teachers and campus ministers the structure and space for a year-long experience supporting and encouraging candidates to take their school or diocese to the next level, grow as a Catholic educator, and become a beacon of light for passionately Catholic education and the Catholic Church at-large.
To help us look at this great program, we have two DIA Fellow graduates, Carol Szymanski from St. John XXIII College Preparatory School in Katy, TX and Austin Krause, Director of Campus Ministry at St. James Academy in...2023-08-0443 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#61: Summer Encore - Summer Encore: The New Evangelization and Social Media withDr. Richard Ludwick, The University of St. ThomasIn today’s society, we have a love-hate relationship with social media. Our guest for this edition of Follow to Lead, Dr. Richard Ludwick, President of the University of St. Thomas will highlight their collaboration with Bishop Robert Barron’s “Word on Fire Institute” in presenting a masterclass series called "The New Evangelization and New Media.” Max Studios, at UST, is producing this series, featuring some of the best Catholic communicators on the internet, as a means assist parishes, schools, ministries and other organization in harnessing today’s social media for the New Evangelization. You won’t want to miss this spec...2023-07-2742 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#60: SUMMER ENCORE - Finding Friendships, Meaning, and True Leisure with Marcie StockmanWhat began as a conversation between a mom and her daughter has become an international movement. We will be talking in today’s program with Marcie Stokman, author of the book, “The Well-Read Mom.” This book and a small group of mom’s who began to meet and read the Classics has become a movement of book clubs and groups in many parts of the world. As we will learn, through the power of reading together and reading well, well-read Moms across the country are finding friendships, meaning, and true leisure.
2023-07-0749 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#59 - Leading in the World of Education with Chris Ice, Ice Executive Coaching and ConsultingOur guest today is Chris Ice of Ice Executive Coaching and Consulting.
Chris has led numerous organizations in the for-profit and non-profit sectors. He has owned his own healthcare company, Director of Major Gifts & Adjunct Professor of BusinessDirector of Major Gifts & Adjunct Professor of Business at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, was CEO of Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph and most recently, served as President and CEO of Ave Maria University in Florida.
In this program we will talk with Chris about the uniquenesses involved in being a leader in an educational as well...2023-06-2354 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#58 - Wrap-up Session with Bishop Thomas Daly - The Five Essential Marks of a Catholic SchoolOur six-part series on the “Five Essential Marks of Catholic Schools” just added seventh program. We are pleased to have Bishop Thomas Daly, of the Diocese of Spokane and Chair of the U.S. Bishops Committee on Catholic Education, join us for a special wrap-up episode on this very important series.
The theme of this a presentation came from a document written by Archbishop Michael Miller when he was Secretary of the Congregation on Catholic Education in 2005 entitled “The Holy See’s Teaching on Catholic Schools.” Out of this document, we have been focusing on his five essential m2023-06-1348 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#57: ”Sustained by the Witness of Teaching” - The Fifth Essential Mark of a Catholic SchoolToday we will complete the fifth and final essential mark of a truly Catholic education, with the topic, Sustained by the Witness of Teaching. We are going to look at the vital role teachers play in an authentic Catholic identity for a school. As we will see, being a Catholic education is more of a calling than the exercise of a profession. It also involves ownership with the school’s mission, values and vision. Our guest for this program is Frank Hanna, an American entrepreneur, merchant banker and philanthropist who has been heavily involved in education for the past 37 yea...2023-05-1958 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#56:“Imbued by a Catholic Worldview” - The Fourth Essential Mark of a Catholic SchoolWe are continuing our series on the Five Essential Marks of Catholic Schools. For today’s episode, we will be joined by Chris Valdez, Principal of Marin Catholic in Kentfield, CA. Our worldview is our lens through which we look at all aspects of life. In his presentation “The Holy See's Teaching On Catholic Schools,” Archbishop Miller highlights our Worldview as the fourth essential mark of a Catholic school. We will explore what it means to have a Catholic worldview and its importance to a faith-first education.
2023-05-0557 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#55: ”Animated by Communion and Community” - The Third Esential Mark of Catholic SchoolsAs we continue our six-part series on the Five Essential Marks of Catholic Schools, today we will look at "Animated by Communion and Community." An essentially Catholic School should be seen as more than a community than as an institution. This mark addresses the ways in which students build relationships, the interaction of students and teachers and even the building. Joining us for this important program are Zach Ekert, Director of Campus Ministry and Annual Fund at JSerra Catholic High School, in San Jan Capistrano, CA along with Chris and Katie Walters Walters, both teachers at St. James Academy...2023-04-211h 11The Follow to Lead Podcast#54: ”Founded on a Christian Anthropology” - The Second Essential Mark of Catholic SchoolsWe are continuing our series on the Five Essential Marks of Catholic Schools, talking about the second essential mark - "Founded on a Christian Anthropology." For today’s episode, we will be joined by Dr. Anthony Lilles, Professor of Spiritual Theology and Director of the M.A. Program at St. Patrick’s Seminary and University in Menlo Park, CA. Perhaps there is no other Mark that is more crucial to affirm or more “under fire” in today’s culture than this one. We are in a time where the entire notion of the human person is being re-defined. We will explo...2023-04-0758 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#53: “Inspired by a Supernatural Vision” - The First Essential Mark of Catholic SchoolsOur special guest for this episode of “Follow to Lead” is Mary Pat Donoghue, Executive Director of the Secretariat of Catholic Education for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. We will be discussing the First Mark of a Catholic School, “Inspired by a Supernatural Vision.” While focusing on the whole child in the educational process, Catholic Schools are unique in forming the student not only for this world but also the next.
2023-03-2451 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#52: The Five Essential Marks of Catholic Schools, An Introduction - Archbishop Michael MillerWe begin our series on the Five Marks of Catholic Schools with special guest, Archbishop Michael Miller
On this edition of “Follow to Lead,” we are beginning a six-part series on the “Five Marks of Catholic Schools” from Archbishop Michael Miller’s 2005 Document “The Holy See’s Teaching on Catholic Schools.” This powerful presentation was written while he was the Secretary of the Congregation of Catholic Education at the Vatican.
The author, Archbishop Miller, now with the Archdiocese of Vancouver, is our special guest for this introductory program.
2023-03-1037 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#51: Follow to Lead with Chris Carneal, Founder and CEO of BoosterToday we will be talking with Chris Carneal, Founder and CEO of Booster, about two fascinating subjects. First, we will get an update on the latest activities happening with Booster, a partner with the Duc In Altum Schools Collaborative. Booster has been changing the ideas of fundraising in schools across the country for the past 20 years.
We will also dig into the area of “Building a Staff Culture” in our schools. We will explore what a staff culture looks like and ways that our schools cannot just survive but thrive.
2023-02-2545 minThe Follow to Lead Podcast#50: Follow to Lead - The Mission of Admissions in Catholic SchoolsToday we will be joined by three administrators who know the work of Admissions in faith-first schools: Karen Maginn, Coordinator for Duc In Altum Schools Collaborative, who worked in Admissions prior to this position; Amber Hellwig, Director of Admissions for St. James Academy; and Chris Harrington, the Vice President of Admissions and Engagement at JSerra High School.
We all know that Admissions is more than simply enrolling new students. These three veterans will talk about the expansive work of the Admissions department and the impact of a faith-first mission has on that process. Please join us for...2023-02-101h 01The Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead - Leaving a Legacy: Pope Benedict XVI and Catholic EducationToday, we have a very special edition of Follow to Lead, looking at the impact Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI had on Catholic Education. For this podcast, we are joined by three members of the Duc In Altum Board of Directors, Rich Meyer, President of JSerra Catholic High School in San Juan Capistrano, CA; Andy Tylicki, President of St. James Academy in Lenexa, KS, and Dr. Todd Flanders, Headmaster at Providence Academy in Plymouth, MN.
2023-01-2043 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with Matt Meeks, Founder, Lion & Lamb Book ClubToday we will be talking with Matt Meeks, CEO of Catholic Ventures. Catholic Ventures began in 2021 as an incubator for Technology in the Church with a vision to sanctify the use of modern technology and provide an alternative to “Big Tech,” that we are hearing so much about these days.
Their newest venture is the Lion & Lamb Book Club, the first-ever Catholic children’s book subscription box that helps families pass down the faith through good stories and character-forming bedtime conversations. Please join us for an informative and inspiring episode on bringing quality books into the lives of our...2023-01-0639 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow To Lead Special Christmas Edition - ”Have You Seen the Baby?”Today's episode of Follow to Lead is a very special Christmas program. Rather than our normal guest interview, we will be featuring a fun story that will warm the hearts of Catholic teachers and others who work with children in a parish or school setting. The story is entitled "Have You Seen the Baby?" written by our own Fr. Randy Sly. Please join us for this special Christmas feature on Follow to Lead!
2022-12-2322 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with Lynn Hire, Executive Director, FIRE FoundationOn this episode of Follow to Lead, we will be talking with Lynn Hire, Executive Director of the FIRE Foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. Lynn is in her ninth year with the FIRE Foundation, which recently celebrated their 25th anniversary of providing children with special needs the opportunity for an inclusive education in the Catholic schools they attend. Since their beginning in 1996, FIRE has raised close to $6.2 million to support this mission. In addition to its location in the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, FIRE now has six affiliate partners in other parts of the country. Join us for an...2022-12-0947 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with Steve Pokorny, Founder of Freedom CoachingOn this episode of “Follow to Lead,” we are addressing the other worldwide pandemic, pornography, which is now impacting both men and women at even very young ages. Steve Pokorny, Founder of Freedom Coaching in San Antonio, TX will be joining us to discuss this very serious topic. Steve founded Freedom Coaching to offer help to those who struggle and are looking for freedom from the grip of pornography, something with which he struggled earlier in his own life. Teachers, administrators, and families are impacted by this “drug” every day. Please join us for an enlightening discussion on this critical...2022-11-1845 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with Anna Camacho, Artisan and Founder of Corda CandleOn this episode of “Follow to Lead,” we’ll be talking with Anna Camacho, Artisan and Founder of CORDA Candles about discerning careers and her company.F or years, Anna asked for the intercession of St. Joseph, praying and hoping for some kind of work that was creative and let her work with her hands. There were plenty of ideas that didn’t pan out, but she kept bothering St. Joseph for one that would! And then one day during prayer, the idea for CORDA was born. It took many months and exhaustive testing to take CORDA from an idea to...2022-11-0442 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastSpecial Encore: Follow to Lead with Guest Dr. Clare Kilbane, McGrath Institute of Church LifeThis is a special encore edition of Follow to Lead with our guest is Dr. Clare Kilbane, Professor of the Practice at the University of Notre Dame affiliated with the McGrath Institute for Church Life. Clare will be a featured presenter at the Duc In Altum Summit this month. Prior to joining the McGrath Institute, Clare spent twenty years as a professor of education at four different universities. She has authored many books and articles as well as multimedia materials.
2022-10-2150 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastSpecial Encore: Follow to Lead with Guest Camille Pauley, Healing the CultureToday we are featuring a special encore edition of Follow to Lead with Camille Pauley. As a featured presenter at the Duc In Altum Summit this month, Camille will be sharing about her non-profit organization Healing the Culture and their mission is the evangelization and conversion of people to become deeply, authentically, and permanently pro-life. Founded in 2003 by Camille and Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D., Healing the Culture uses his unique curriculum to change hearts and minds and build a culture of life. Camille has over 25 years of experience as a professional pro-life advocate and has inspired...2022-10-0748 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with Patrick Reidy, VP of Mission & Faith, JSerra Catholic HSToday’s guest is Pat Reidy, Vice President for Mission and Faith at JSerra Catholic High School in Orange County, CA. There’s a lot of talk right now about being a mission driven school. We will be discussing this critically important topic with Pat, talking about what it means, what it doesn’t mean, and what it looks like in practice.
2022-09-2345 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with Jeremy Lillig, Executive Director, Bright Futures FundToday on Follow to Lead, we will be talking with Jeremy Lillig, Director of Stewardship and Development for the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph about special funding initiatives for Catholic Education. He is also the Executive Director of the Bright Futures Fund, which supports inner city schools in the diocese and provides administration in the diocese for the the new Missouri Scholars program, providing funding for private schools through a special state tax provision.
2022-09-0936 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with Kyle Pietrantonio, Executive Director, DIA Schools CollaborativeIn this episode we’ll be talking with our Executive Director, Kyle Pietrantonio about recent developments in the Duc In Altum Schools Collaborative, as well as a look at upcoming events and activities. As a part of the program, we’ll share information about our Fall Summit, including speakers and some of the workshops being planned. This year’s Summit will be hosted by JSerra High School in San Juan Capistrano, CA.
2022-08-1943 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with Rachell Ullmann, Executive Director, The Given InstituteThis week on “Follow to Lead” we will be interviewing Rachel Ullmann, the Executive Director of the GIVEN Institute, a non-profit organization dedicated to activating the gifts of young adult women for the Catholic Church and the world. GIVEN inspires and equips the next generation of female leaders to “receive the gift that they are; realize the gifts they’ve been given; and respond with the gift that only they can give.” Through leadership training, faith formation, and dedicated mentoring, GIVEN forms women for mission and for life.
2022-08-0523 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with Chris Ledyard, Athletic Director of JSerra Catholic High SchoolToday we will be talking with Chris Ledyard, the Athletic Director of JSerra High School. Prior to his work at JSerra, Chris spent over 20 years as Athletic Director at Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio. For Catholic schools, sports is always a key component to the proper fulfillment of our faith mission. During our program, we will dive into the issues of integrating faith, virtues and moral values into athletics in schools. All of this and more will be coming to you on this edition of “Follow to Lead.”
2022-07-2249 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with Dr. Margarita Mooney SuarezToday’s program features Dr. Margarita Mooney Suarez, Associate Professor, Princeton Theological Seminary and the Founder/CEO of the Scala Foundation. She lives her academic life at the intersection of social science, philosophy and theology. A gifted and popular speaker for schools, youth groups, parish groups and others, she loves challenging people to think in new and different ways about culture, education and faith. Dr. Mooney Suarez has just written a new book entitled, “The Wounds of Beauty: Seven Dialogues on Art and Education.” Join us for a fascinating and rich discussion on education, beauty and the liberal arts on thi...2022-07-081h 01The Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with Marcie Stokman, author and founder of The Well-Read MomWhat began as a conversation between a mom and her daughter has become an international movement. We will be talking in today’s program with Marcie Stokman, author of the book, “The Well-Read Mom.” This book and a small group of mom’s who began to meet and read the Classics has become a movement of book clubs and groups in many parts of the world. As we will learn, through the power of reading together and reading well, well-read Moms across the country are finding friendships, meaning, and true leisure.
2022-06-1749 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with Mike Erwin, Founder of Father Vincent Capodanno High SchoolToday’s program, featuring Mike Erwin, will be a multi-faceted exploration into three fascinating organizations. Mike combined his passion for Christ, his interest in leadership and his military background to help establish a high school dedicated to building tomorrow’s faith-filled leaders. His is also the founder of Team Red, White and Blue, dedicated to enriching the lives of military veterans and co-founder of the Positivity Project, a K-12 program that provides resources regarding the 24 character strengths and helps in empowering young people in building positive relationships. We’ll talk about all of this and more on this edition of “Fo...2022-06-0447 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with Dr. Richard Ludwick, University of St. ThomasIn today’s society, we have a love-hate relationship with social media. Our guest for this edition of Follow to Lead is Dr. Richard Ludwick, President of the University of St. Thomas. Dr. Ludwick will highlight for us their collaboration with Bishop Robert Barron’s “Word on Fire Institute” in presenting a masterclass series called "The New Evangelization and New Media.” Max Studios, at UST, is producing this series, featuring some of the best Catholic communicators on the internet, as a means assist parishes, schools, ministries and other organization in harnessing today’s social media for the New Evangelization. You won’t wa...2022-05-1942 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with John Cannon of SENT VenturesEntrepreneurship is a familiar word these days, but what about Catholic Entrepreneurship? On this episode of Follow to Lead we’ll be talking about faith in the marketplace and the business world our Catholic School graduates can encounter in their future, with John Cannon, the Founder of SENT Ventures. SENT is an organization that provides business insight, community support, peer-to-peer mentorship, and deep spiritual grounding for innovative Spirit-led enterprises to succeed and revitalize the 21st century Catholic Church. They are currently partnering with the University of St. Thomas in Houston for the first-Ever Catholic Entrepreneurial Summit, the “SENT Summit.” to be held...2022-05-0645 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with Chris Carneal and Stephen Murray of BoosterA New Perspective on Fundraising - Booster
Fundraising in elementary schools is never fun and a lot of work. Booster is changing those ideas in schools across the country. Today we’ll be talking with two leaders from this innovative company and Duc In Altum parter. Chris Carneal is the founder and CEO of Booster. He’ll be joined by Stephen Murray, the President and COO. If you want a new perspective on fundraising, today’s program is for you!
2022-04-2249 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with Guests Jason Simon and Mari Pablo of Evangelical CatholicWe all know that the world needs Jesus. For many parishes and campus communities, more than programs and resources are needed to accomplish this mission. On today’s program we’ll be talking with Jason Simon, President and Mari Pablo, a consultant, from The Evangelical Catholic. The EC is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming lay people into zealous leaders who are excited and equipped to go out and evangelize their communities. Currently, they are serving 163 Catholic ministries including parishes, campuses, and military bases.
2022-04-081h 05The Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with Guest Camille PauleyOur guest on Follow to Lead for this program is Camille Pauley. Camille is the Co-founder and President of Healing the Culture, a non-profit organization in Seattle Washington, Healing the Culture is dedicated to the evangelization and conversion of persons to become deeply, authentically, and permanently pro-life. Camille, along with Fr. Robert Spitzer, founded this apostolate in 2003. It has grown into an internationally recognized organization with tremendous influence in the cultural battle over abortion and euthanasia. We will talk with Camille about the current state of the battle for Life, along with the school curricula and programs they have...2022-03-1847 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with Guest Jason ShanksOur guest on this edition of Follow to Lead is Jason Shanks, President of the Our Sunday Visitor Institute for Catholic Innovation in Huntington, Indiana, a suburb of Fort Wayne. He has a passion and vision for renewal through innovation that stems from a conviction that the Church is evergreen from generation to generation and must be re-presented fresh and anew to today’s modern world. Join us for an interesting and invigorating conversation regarding Jason’s vision for renewal, the work of the OSV Institute, and it's opportunities for Catholic Schools.
2022-03-0448 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with Guests Deacon Dana and Deborah NearmyerThis week we are featuring a very special edition of Follow to Lead entititled, “Lent and the Liturgical Seasons in Catholic Education.” In anticipation of the Lenten Season soon upon us, Deacon Dana and Deborah Nearmyer will talk with us about ways to engage students in a profitable Lent and explore how the Liturgical Seasons can play a key role in Catholic Education. Don’t miss this spiritually inspiring and best practices discussion with leaders who are in the trenches. Deacon Dana is the Director of Evangelization for the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. Deborah is the Director of Faith Form...2022-02-1852 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with Guest Curtis MartinOn this episode of “Follow to Lead,” Kyle and Fr. Randy will be joined by Curtis Martin, Founder and CEO of the Fellowship of Catholic University Students - or FOCUS. FOCUS, one of the fastest-growing college outreach apostolates in the Catholic Church, was founded in 1998 as a national outreach to college students on campus. Starting with just two missionaries on one campus, they now have hundreds of full-time missionaries serving tens of thousands of college students on campuses throughout the United States. On our program, Curtis will share about FOCUS, it’s past, present, and future plans along with valuab...2022-02-0442 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with Guest Fr. Michael ZimmermanOur guest for this episode of Follow to Lead is Fr. Michael Zimmerman, who currently serves as assistant Vocation Director for the Archdiocese of Boston and adjunct Scripture Professor at St. John’s Seminary. When the world went into lockdown with the pandemic in the Spring of 2020, Fr. Michael used that time to write 27 scripts for a series of vocation videos called Scivias. This video series serves as a guide for men discerning the priesthood. These videos make great resources for schools in their work of inviting young men to discern whether God may be calling them to Holy Or...2022-01-2145 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with Guests Sebastian D’Amico and Jennie PunswickPlease join Sebastian D’Amico and Jennie Punswick from the Holy Family School of Faith in Kansas City in a lively discussion about Faculty Faith Formation. Formation is always a challenging area in Catholic schools and this program will provide insights as well as some practical approaches that can be implemented. In addition to working with schools on faith formation, Sebastian is on the theology faculty at St. James Academy in Lenexa, KS. Jennie works full-time with schools in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, providing formation for several school.
2022-01-0752 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with Guest David SavageThis episode features David Savage, who was recently appointed as Executive Director of the Papal Foundation. Prior to this position, he was Co-Founder of and Chief Marketing Officer at Content Watch Holdings, Inc., the makers of the "Net Nanny,” which earned the award as Tom's Guide's "Best Parental Control App" for 2020, and Mashable's "Best Bet" for Parental Controls for iPhones, so social media and technology will be one of the areas discussed. Passionate about his Catholic faith, David has also been heavily involved, in a volunteer capacity, in a number of Catholic ministries and organizations, such as the Catholic Le...2021-12-1734 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with Guest Rhonda GruenewaldToday we will be talking with Rhonda Gruenewald, the Founder of Vocation Ministry. She is often referred to as the “Vocation Lady.” She is a passionate convert to Catholicism and a former high school English teacher. Through her organization, Vocation Ministry, Rhonda has worked with more than 6,000 vocation promoters and ministries nationwide, presenting informational workshops to deacons, priests, religious, and laity on how to establish or revive a vocation ministry.
2021-12-0346 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with Guest Emily CavinsToday we are talking with Emily Cavins, who has participated in several excavations in Israel, and with her husband, Jeff, leads annual pilgrimages to Israel and other Bible related destinations such as Turkey, Greece, Italy, Jordan, and Egypt. She was the co-editor of “Amazing Grace for Mothers,” and developed the “Great Adventure Kids” bible study materials that centers around teaching children the plan of salvation history and based on her husband Jeff’s “The Story of Salvation: A Journey through the Bible.” She is also the author of “Lily of the Mohawks: The Story of St. Kateri,” the first Native American Sain...2021-11-1943 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with Guest Meg Hunter-KilmerIn this episode, we will be talking with Meg Hunter-Kilmer, who describes her apostolate as being a Hobo for Christ. She is an author and speaker who, after 5 years as a full-time religion teacher, quit her job and packed everything into the trunk of her car to drive around the country and fly around the world as a hobo missionary. So, since June 2012, she has traveled the country and internationally, speaking to anyone who’ll listen about the goodness of God, Catholic apologetics, Christian morality, and the life of prayer.
2021-11-0553 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with Guest Jonathan WeissOur special guest is Jonathan Weiss, who shares about a new video trilogy called “Mass for the Ages,” about the Latin Mass, which features insights from experts on liturgy along with inspiring stories. The first episode has just been released. This series of programs was already in production prior to Pope Francis’ Motu Proprio, “Traditiones Custodes,” so this will be a very interesting program.
2021-10-1551 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with Guest Kyle PietrantonioFr. Randy Sly turns the tables on his co-host, Kyle Pietrantonio, Executive Director of Duc In Altum Schools Collaborative, to interview him about his career in Catholic Education, the genesis of Duc In Altum and what the future holds as the DIA continues to grow. Having served as a teacher, principal and Head of School, Kyle also provides some truly valuable insights into the present and future of Catholic Education.
2021-10-0155 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with Guest Dr. Jay RichardsOur guest for this episode is Dr. Jay Richards, the William E. Simon Senior Research Fellow at the Heritage Foundation. He is also a Senior Fellow at the Discovery Institute, Executive Editor of The Stream an online Christian news service, and Research Assistant Professor in the Busch School of Business at The Catholic University of America. At the Heritage Foundation, Dr. Richards will focus primarily on the areas of protecting life, marriage, religious liberty, and renewing civil society.
Jay has a Ph.D., with honors, in philosophy and theology from Princeton Theological Seminary. He also has a...2021-09-1735 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with Guest Jeff CavinsOn this episode of Follow to Lead we’ll be talking with Jeff Cavins, well known author, speaker and Bible
teacher. He has an MA in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville and, of course, is best known as the creator and founder of the popular Great Adventure Bible Study series published by Ascension Press. He will be sharing about his coming back to the Catholic faith, his ministry as well as the current landscape of the Church and Catholic Education in the United States. Jeff and his wife, Emily, live in the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis-St. Paul in Mi...2021-09-0351 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with Guest Dr. Clare KilbaneOn this episode of Follow to lead, we will be talking with Dr. Clare Kilbane, Professor of the Practice at the University of Notre Dame affiliated with the McGrath Institute for Church Life at Notre Dame. Clare began her career as a teacher at St. James the Less Elementary School in Columbus, Ohio. Prior to joining the McGrath Institute a little more than two years ago, Clare spent twenty years as a professor of education at four different universities. She has authored many books and articles as well as multimedia materials. Clare earned her Ph.D. in Educational Evaluation f...2021-08-2749 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with Guests Elizabeth and Joe NavaOn this episode of Follow to Lead, we’ll be talking with Elizabeth and Joe Nava from Dallas, Texas. Joe is a Math Teacher, Math Department Head and Campus Minister for Jesuit Dallas, where he has taught for 14 years. Elizabeth taught for five years in Catholic Schools and left to raise their children. However, she is still very involved in Catholic Education in her local school, where she serves on the Board of Education and in connecting with other Catholic Educators, especially using social media. They are both “domers” - graduates of the University of Notre Dame. Join us as we...2021-08-1352 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with guest Dr. John JamesThis week on Follow to Lead we will be talking with a leader in Catholic Education who is on the cutting edge of equipping school leaders for today as well as the future of Catholic Education. Dr. John James is an Associate Professor in the Department of Education and the Director of the Institute for Catholic Education at Saint Louis University in Saint Louis, Missouri. He has 31 years of experience in Catholic education, which includes serving as a high school teacher, department chair, and principal as well as president of a K-12 school system. He has been with Saint Louis...2021-07-1648 min
The Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with guest Chris MagruderOn this edition of "Follow to Lead” we’ll be talking with Chris Magruder. She is the Executive Producer of “The Veil Removed,” an amazing multimedia experience that reveals the coming together of heaven and earth at Mass, as seen by saints and mystics, revealed by scripture and in the catechism of the Catholic Church.
Chris’ own story of renewal is inspiring. A cradle Catholic, her faith really came alive when she was in her 20’s and has led her to some exciting ministry opportunities including radio, podcasting and producing this internationally recognized short film that is approaching 2 million views...2021-07-0246 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with guest Andrea Chavez-KoppIn this episode of Follow to Lead we will be talking with Andrea Chavez-Kopp, who is the Chief Learning Officer for The Procedo Project, which seeks to partner with schools to develop, implement and curate innovative models of Catholic education. Andrea is a 20-year veteran in Catholic Education and Youth Ministry. Recognizing the changing landscape of Catholic Education, the Procedo Project has become a key resource for schools across the country in bringing innovation to the classroom while strengthening Catholic Identity. Please join us for this encouraging and insightful edition of Follow to Lead.
2021-06-1849 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with guest Sister Josephine GarrettThis week on Follow to Lead we’ll be talking with Sister Josephine Garrett, who is with the Sisters of of the Holy Family of Nazareth. Sr. Josephine is a native Texan and currently assigned to the Cathedral School in Tyler, Texas. Raised a Baptist, she is a convert to the Catholic faith and had a ten year career in banking before entering religious life. Sr. Josephine is currently featured in one of the OSV Video Talks from the Our Sunday Visitor Institute. Please join us for an inspiring and invigorating discussion on her conversion story, religious life, and he...2021-06-0439 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with guests Bill and Nancy Bandzuch - Part TwoThis week on "Follow to Lead," we present Part Two of our interview with Bill and Nancy Bandzuch of Catholic Sprouts. If you haven’t listened to Part One, we encourage you to do so before listening or viewing this podcast. Catholic Sprouts is a ministry to families that includes a daily podcast and other resources to help parents plant seeds of faith in the hearts of their children.
2021-05-2132 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with guests Bill and Nancy Bandzuch - Part OneIn this week’s episode of "Follow to Lead," we are presenting Part One of our interview with Bill and Nancy Bandzuch of Catholic Sprouts. This ministry to families includes a daily podcast and other resources to help parents plant seeds of faith in the hearts of their children. Recognizing that parents are the primary teachers of the faith, Bill and Nancy share their hearts regarding this important part of family, recognizing both successes and failures they have had in their own vocation. This interview was so rich that we went way over time and decided not to remove an...2021-05-0734 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with guest Steven MinnisIn this episode of Follow to Lead we will be talking with Steven Minnis, President of Benedictine College. Benedictine is a small liberal arts college situated on the bluffs overlooking the Missouri River in the small town of Atchison, Kansas. From this idyllic setting, it has gained a national reputation due to the quality of its academic program and its commitment to the spiritual formation of its students. Benedictine College's excellence in faithful Catholic education has led them to be recommended in every edition of The Newman Guide to Choosing a Catholic College since it began publication.
Much of Benedictine’s grow...2021-04-1641 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with guest Thomas ClementsThis week on Follow to Lead, as a special Good Friday program, Fr. Randy Sly and Kyle Pietrantonio will be talking with Thomas Clements, the founder and director of Zenith Ministries. His story is one of redemption and restoration, moving from a life in his teens with drugs, drinking and pleasure to a surrender to Jesus Christ which brought about a life of grace and hope. After earning a Masters in Theology from Franciscan University, he went on to teach several years of High School Theology, build and lead various retreats, form Catechists, give talks, and use his musical...2021-04-0246 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with guests Andy Tylicki and Deborah NearmyerThis week on Follow to Lead, we will be talking with Andy Tylicki, President of St. James Academy in Lenexa, KS and their Director for Faith Formation, Deborah Nearmyer about Lenten practices for Catholic Schools. Lent is a great time to develop some creative programs to stimulate spiritual growth and discipleship among students and faculty alike. Our discussion will feature some practical ways schools can bring freshness to their Lenten Season. St. James Academy opened its doors in 2005 and, since that time, has been seen as a leader among Catholic Schools in the nation for their commitment to a...2021-03-1944 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with guest Bishop Thomas DalyThe Most Reverend Thomas Daly, Bishop of the Diocese of Spokane, will be our guest on the latest edition of Follow to Lead. Bishop Daly is the newly elected chairman for the Committee on Catholic Education of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. During this interview, we’ll explore the role Catholic education played in his life as well as discuss the present condition and future of Catholic education in America. The bishop brings a wealth of experience to his new role, as he has taught and later served as the President of a Catholic High school for ma...2021-03-0551 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with guest Rich MeyerOn our next episode of Follow to Lead, we will be talking with Mr. Rich Meyer, President of JSerra Catholic High School in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Prior to his position at JSerra, Rich taught middle school English in Spain, Spanish and English back in the United States and served as Headmaster of an All Boys Catholic School. We invite you to join us for this truly interesting interview on Follow to Lead.
2021-02-1945 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with guest Allen HuntOn our next episode of Follow to Lead, we will be talking with Dr. Allen Hunt, Author, Speaker and Senior Advisor with Dynamic Catholic, the ministry founded by Matthew Kelly. Prior to his entrance into the Catholic Church in 2008, Dr. Hunt was the pastor of Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church in Alpharetta, Georgia, a congregation of 8,000 members just outside of Atlanta. We invite you to join us for this truly interesting interview on Follow to Lead.
2021-02-0551 minThe Follow to Lead PodcastFollow to Lead with guest Dr. Greg BottaroDr. Greg Bottaro, founder of the CatholicPsych Institute in New York City, is our guest for this first episode of Follow to Lead. From working with the poor in the Bronx with the Franciscan Friars of Renewal to establishing the CatholicPsych Institute, Dr. Bottaro has committed his life to serving others. In today’s interview we’ll explore the influence Catholic Education played in Dr. Bottaro’s life, talk about the mission of education during the stress-filled times we live in, and find out what advice and encouragement he might have for each of us personally and professionally.
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