The following article is Robert A. Regan, Senior Search Consultant and Catholic Practice Leader at Carney, Sandoe & Associates. I am pleased to share my new monograph entitled, “Reflections on Catholic School Leadership, Governance, and Strategy.” This is a collection of some of my more popular blogs and articles of the past few years, which we […]
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Teach to Lead Teacher Leadership Summit
Teach to Lead will be hosting the 14th Teacher Leadership Summit in Austin, TX, September, 22-24 2017. The Austin Teacher Leadership Summit will bring teacher leaders and other stakeholders together to collaborate, problem solve, and develop action plans to implement their ideas on ways to improve schooling for the benefit of students. Teams must include […]
Leading in an Age of Disruption: Developing the Competence to See and the Courage to Act
The following article was contributed by Dr. Marco J. Clark Blessed Father Basil Moreau, C.S.C., Founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross called on his school leaders to possess “the competence to see and the courage to act” to be effective leaders during the socially turbulent times of post-revolutionary France. I think we would all agree […]
Steering the Battleship – Change is at the Heart of School Improvement
The following article was contributed by Dr. Ronald D. Fussell, Ed.D., Adjunct Instructor at Creighton University. Schools are incredibly complex social institutions. Relationships are elaborate and intricate, stakeholders are intensely passionate, and the leader’s role in managing it all cannot be overlooked. It is no wonder that change in a school community has often been […]
Building Mission-Centered School Boards
The following article was contributed by Steven R. Neiheisel, Ph.D., Executive Director for the Association of Marianist Universities. Mission-centeredness is key to effective Catholic School board performance. Too often; however, various demands and interests of many stakeholders can pull the attention of school and board leadership away from mission and toward those demands and interests. This break-out […]
Increase Academic Excellence and Enhance Enrollment Options Using Online and Blended Learning Programs
The following article was contributed by Jim Dachos, Director of Educational Partnerships at The Virtual High School (VHS, Inc.). Schools all over the world are recognizing the strategic value in utilizing online and blended learning solutions. These programs allow school leadership to supplement their curriculum, enhance competitiveness, and meet learning objectives for all students. With careful […]
Front of House, Back of House and Serving up the best experiences
The following article was contributed by Alison L. Mueller, Director of Enrollment Management for the Diocese of Manchester. I, like many people in their youth, used to wait tables… and I loved it. The whole experience of welcoming guests, creating an excellent customer-centered experience aligned with the company’s brand. In the restaurant business, there are two […]
Legal Issues for Catholic School Leaders: Navigating the Choppy Waters According to the Gospel
The following article was contributed by Sister Angie Shaughnessy, SCN, J.D. Ph.D. Today’s Catholic school leaders face issues unheard of as little as a decade ago. Issues such as cyber bullying, suicidal ideation fostered by the Internet and Facebook, transgender decisions, same sex marriage, loyalty oaths, and more cause administrators to wonder where they will find […]
Rhetoric and Reality: Developing a Mind for the Mission
The following article was contributed by Thomas J. Kiely, MA, MALS, DHL. Director of the Institute for Catholic Leadership at Marquette University. The lofty aspirations of the mission become incarnated in real projects affecting real people in positive ways. And, now, your story can be told. Thomas J. Kiely will be presenting on A Mind for […]
Parents and Teachers Forming Servant Leaders
The following article was contributed by Dr. Edward Lindekugel, Headmaster at Pinecrest Academy. Dr. Edward Lindekugel will be presenting on Servant Leadership in the 21st Century Catholic School at the 2017 NCEA Institute for Catholic School Leaders. According to the Declaration on Christian Education, a Catholic school should “create for the school community a special […]