Category: Lead

This article was contributed by Margaret Kaplow, NCEA Public Relations Manager. Attendees at the Institute for Catholic School Leaders (ICSL) participated in an opening retreat led by the Leadership and Professional Development teams. The Spiritual Leadership Retreat is designed to help principals, pastors, presidents and board members build trust, encourage unity and increase productivity in […]

The following post is contributed by Ronald D. Fussell, Ed.D, Associate Superintendent of the Diocese of Manchester, NH. Dr. Fussell is a frequent presenter on the topic of lay education formation and preparing lay educators for ministry in Catholic education. The formula was simple. Catholic schools flourished in the United States over the span of centuries […]

The following post is contributed by Dr. John T. James, Associate Professor, Education Department and Director of the Institute for Catholic Education at St. Louis University. In 1999, when I assumed the presidency of Saint Albert Catholic Schools, a consolidated PreK-12 Catholic school system, I had a fairly clear understanding of the role. I had […]

The following post is contributed by Tom Simonds, SJ, Ed.D.. Father Tom will be presenting at the Institute of Catholic School Leaders in July. Click here for more information and to register. Father Tom also wrote on the topic “Writing a New Story for Catholic Schools” in the Fall 2015 and Spring 2016 issues of Momentum. […]

The following post is contributed by Brother Brian M. Walsh, president at Bergen Catholic High School. Br. Brian will be presenting at the Institute of Catholic School Leaders in July. Click here for more information and to register. Here at Father Sixtus-Mother Pius Academy we provide a solid Catholic school education.The BOARD follows the traditions handed […]

The following post is contributed by Dr. Patricia M. McCormack, IHM, Director & Formation Education Consultant, IHM Formative Support for Parents & Teachers. Sister Patricia will be presenting at the Institute of Catholic School Leaders in July. Click here for more information and to register. What element is vital to healthy relationships, positive morale, trust, […]

We hope you can join us at the 2016 NCEA Catholic Leadership Summit (CLS) that will be held at the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis from October 23-26, 2016. Registration is now open! CLS is open to all NCEA members who are arch/diocesan superintendents, assistant or associate superintendents, directors of arch/diocesan level offices who serve Catholic schools and CHESCS members. The summit […]

This article was contributed by Annette Jones, NCEA Assistant Director of Leadership Development. Summer is here and that means professional development and learning opportunities for NCEA Members! From July 17-20, 2016, NCEA is proud to present the Institute for Catholic School Leaders (ICSL) as an opportunity for principals, presidents, pastors and board chairs to network […]

This article was contributed by Kathy House, principal of Christ the King Catholic School in Little Rock, Arkansas. Catholic schools are built on a legacy of excellence.  Developing dynamic leadership in Catholic schools is crucial to ensuring that all the hard work of those who came before us is maintained and guarantees that Catholic schools […]

This post was contributed by Annette Jones, NCEA Assistant Director of Leadership Development. – Rejoice in the Lord always.  Again, I will say, rejoice! (Philippians 4:4) Today, celebrate the life that God has given you.  Today put a smile on your face, kind words on your lips, and a song in your heart.  Be generous […]