NCEA Podcast

Faithful Citizenship with Emily Schumacher-Novak

This week, NCEA Podcast tackles "Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility," a document from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Emily Schumacher-Novak, Assistant Director for Education and Outreach for the USCCB, joins Dr. Kevin Baxter to discuss the Bishops' guidance on the upcoming election and the major issues that affect political life for Catholics.

Highlights from CLS Part 1

We had a great kick-off to the Catholic Leadership Summit last week. Please enjoy some brief comments by our two keynote speakers, Dr. Howard Fuller and Dr. Marie Lynn Miranda. We are excited to see everyone in two weeks at the final sessions of CLS - October 20 & 21. Registration is open once again, and on-demand content is available if you missed Days 1 and 2!

Stories from the Catholic School Superintendency: Things Need to Change

Dr. Kevin Baxter sits down with Drs. Timothy J. Cook and Ronald D. Fussell from Creighton University to discuss their new study on Catholic superintendents, which they presented at CLS 2020. Cook and Fussell not only share their thought-provoking results, but also offer a number of ways to move forward.

Leadership in the Midst of Change and Adversity with Dr. Howard Fuller

This week, NCEA's Dr. Kevin Baxter interviews Dr. Howard Fuller, a longtime author, speaker, and civil rights advocate. In anticipation of Dr. Fuller's appearance at CLS 2020, this episode dives into the issues that are facing Catholic school leaders today including distance learning, racism, and a polarizing political climate. Dr. Fuller focuses his perspective on doing what's best for our students and making sure they feel loved and valued in the midst of change.

The Untold Story of Black Catholics with Shannen Dee Williams, Ph.D.

NCEA's Dr. Kevin Baxter interviews Dr. Shannen Dee Williams, where she shares her story along with that of black Catholic nuns in the United States. She is the Albert LePage Assistant Professor of History at Villanova University and her first book will be "Subversive Habits: The Untold Story of Black Catholic Nuns in the United States."

Preparing for the Catholic Leadership Summit 2020 with John Reyes, Ed.D.

Dr. Kevin Baxter sits down with NCEA's Executive Director of Operational Vitality Dr. John Reyes to provide insights on the upcoming Catholic Leadership Summit 2020. Dr. Reyes shares his journey from teaching in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles to leading initiatives at NCEA and why everyone should be excited about this year's CLS.

Effective Leadership and Inspiring Turnarounds with Marian University’s Dan Elsener

President of Marian University Dan Elsener interviews with NCEA Interim President/CEO Kathy Mears and Chief Innovation Officer Kevin Baxter to tell the inspiring story of his university's amazing turnaround. Dan shares the ups and downs of his journey and some key takeaways for effective leadership.

COVID-19 and Racial Justice: An Interview with LA Principal Evelyn Rickenbacker

This week, Dr. Kevin Baxter sits down with Evelyn Rickenbacker, principal at Transfiguration Elementary School in Los Angeles, where the student population is 80% African-American with the remaining students coming from Latino or multi-racial backgrounds. She shares her experience as a principal responding to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the tragic murder of George Floyd.

New Leaders Academy: Preparing Principals with Dr. Dan O’Connell and Kathy Almazol

Dr. Dan O'Connell is the Deputy Superintendent of High Schools in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and Kathy Almazol is the former Superintendent in the Diocese of San Jose. They both have participated in the content development for the New Leaders Academy. The podcast will cover the process for new principals to acclimate to a school environment and discuss the skills, attitudes and dispositions required for success.

Technology, Teamwork, and Excellence with Rushton Hurley

Rushton Hurley, Executive Director and Founder of Next Vista for Learning, shares insights on professional development, team building, distance learning, and handling change in the midst of the pandemic. He brings a wealth of perspective and wisdom from his experience as an educator, principal, speaker, author, and trainer. He is the author of Technology, Teamwork, and Excellence published by NCEA.