NCEA Podcast

Catholic Social Teaching in Children’s Literature with Betsy Donlon

Dr. Betsy Donlon, Assistant Professor of Education at Aquinas College, joins Jill Annable on the podcast this week to discuss how to explore the themes of Catholic Social Teaching and ensure children are experiencing wholesome literature.

Understanding by Design: An Interview with Michelle Lia, Ed.D.

Dr. Michelle Lia from the Andrew M. Greeley Center for Catholic Education joins Kathy Mears on the podcast this week to discuss the power of using backward design to set students up for success. How can we assess our students' progress if we don't articulate what they should know and be able to do? How can they make progress if we don't anticipate their obstacles to learning?

Diary of a Microschool Principal: An Interview with Kate Beuschel

Kate Beuschel joins Jill Annable on the NCEA Podcast this week to give us a glimpse of what it's like being a Catholic microschool principal at Divine Providence Academy. Kate believes the key to their success is the support DPA receives from the whole community, especially their parents and priests.

Accelerating Advancement Strategies with Andrew Robison

Andrew Robison, Owner and President of Petrus Development, joins Dr. John Reyes on the podcast this week to discuss how focusing on building relationships and cultivating a robust fundraising approach can help Catholic schools can play the long game. Check out our upcoming advancement workshop on May 19: https://bit.ly/3hfTPas.

Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week with Three Inspiring Educators

In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, three educators join Kathy Mears on the podcast this week to share their joys, struggles, and lessons learned from their wide-ranging experience. Terri Knapp is a 2nd grade teacher at Monroe Catholic Elementary Schools in ​Monroe, MI; Sadie Sandoval is a kindergarten teacher at Saint Joseph School in Hawthorne, CA; Mary Anne Jezierski is a social studies teacher at St. Bernadette School in Northborough, MA.

How do Parents Feel about Remote Learning? A Data-Informed Look into the Pandemic

Julie Dallavis, Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame’s Alliance for Catholic Education joins Kathy Mears on the podcast this week to unpack her findings on parent feedback during the pandemic and discuss how this data can inform our approach to remote and hybrid learning. This week's episode is sponsored by FACTS.

The Science of Reading: Overcoming Roadblocks to Student Learning

Author and speaker Wiley Blevins joins Kathy Mears on the podcast this week to discuss research and best practices that make learning to read easier, more fun, and more accessible for students. Wiley is the author of Sadlier’s new From Phonics to Reading for Grades K–3. You can learn more about Wiley here: https://www.sadlier.com/school/about-wiley-blevins

Who is NCEA’s New President?

This week, Kathy Mears sits down with NCEA President/CEO-Elect Lincoln Snyder. We get an inside look into his goals for NCEA as well as his personal and professional background. What do antique cars, hiking, and Catholic education have in common? Listen to find out.

Greatness in Smallness: A Vision for Catholic Microschools

Jill Annable and Kevin Baxter talk about their upcoming book, Greatness in Smallness: A Vision for Catholic Microschools. This timely topic is relevant to Catholic school educators across the country, as well as to those who are committed to seeing Catholic schools succeed. There is a need to shift from the traditional focus on enrollment as the sole metric of school success. Excellence is not only possible in small schools, it is happening today and has been for years. The conversation is wide ranging and relevant to all Catholic school educators!

Empowering Struggling Readers with Terrie Noland

Terrie Noland, Vice President of Educator Initiatives at Learning Ally, joins Kathy Mears on NCEA Podcast to explore the joys and challenges of reading both as a student and as an educator. Terrie has more than 25 years of experience as a motivational leader and content developer for educators and administrators. Her focus for the past six years has been on pedagogical practices needed to create effective environments for struggling readers and students with dyslexia. Learn more about Learning Ally at https://learningally.org/.