This post was contributed by Annette Jones, Assistant Director of Leadership Development. – Leader O God of all beginnings and endings, We praise and thank you for the gift of this school year. It has been a time filled with grace and blessings, With challenges and opportunities, joys and sorrows. All The days have passed […]
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Up, Up, and Away: Develop Spirituality and Students’ Leadership
This post was contributed by Annette Jones, NCEA Assistant Director of Leadership Development. As a principal, developing students’ leadership skills was one of my passions! At the beginning of the year, I would meet with the eighth grade students to discuss the importance of being “at the top” and their influence as role models for […]
Students raise salmon, release them into Rogue River
This post was contributed by Annalise Kransz, Director of Communications at the Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids, MI. Students at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic School in Belmont, MI were able to live the call of Pope Francis in caring for “our common home” with participation in the Salmon in the Classroom program […]
Creating a Vision through Chalkboard Walls
This post was contributed by Ed Seib, Principal at Christ the King Catholic School. Being a leader requires having a vision and sharing it with your community. Coming into my first year at Christ the King Catholic School in Indianapolis, Indiana, I wanted to share my vision and make an instant impact with my community. […]
Meet Mrs. Kristy Worthington… Beloved Third Grade Teacher St. Louis de Montfort Catholic School
This post was contributed by Annette Jones, NCEA Assistant Director of Leadership Development. Why did you select teaching as a career? Ever since I was in first grade at a Catholic school, I knew I wanted to be a teacher. My two sisters and I used to play school at home and take turns being […]
The Institute for Catholic School Leaders in Omaha, Nebraska
This post was contributed by Annette Jones, NCEA Assistant Director of Leadership Development. Principals, Pastors, Presidents, and Board Chairs are invited to…. The Institute for Catholic School Leaders in Omaha, Nebraska from July 17-20, 2016! It’s hard to believe yet another school year is about to come to an end and summer is just around […]
Diocese of Grand Rapids Catholic High Schools Named to College Board’s 6th Annual AP® District Honor Roll
This post was contributed by the Diocese of Grand Rapids in Michigan. For the second year in a row, the Diocese of Grand Rapids Education Office has been named to the AP® District Honor Roll. This honor recognizes the success of all four high schools in the diocese: Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School, West […]
Earth Day at Holy Family Catholic School
This post was contributed by Ryan Lombardozzi, NCEA Social Media Coordinator. Pope Francis has advocated the Catholic community through Laudato Si to be good stewards of the environment. In his encyclical he writes, “living our vocation to be protectors of God’s handiwork is essential to a life of virtue; it is not only an optional […]
NCEA 2016 Convention & Expo Presenter Snaps – Lou Eichhold
This post was contributed by Lou Eichhold, principal at St. Jude School in Cincinnati, Ohio. Please join us on Thursday, March 31 (11:00-12:15) as Mr. Lou Eichhold will present “Put Your Best Foot Forward: Creating an Effective Open House Experience for New Student Recruitment”. Put Your Best Foot Forward: Creating an Effective Open House Experience […]
NCEA 2016 Convention & Expo Presenter Snaps – Jennifer Trefelner
This post was contributed by Jennifer Trefelner, Director of Institutional Advancement at John Carroll High School in Fort Pierce, Florida. Please join us on Wednesday, March 30 (1:30-2:45) as Jennifer Trefelner, APR, CPRC, will present “Why and How Is Social Media Marketing Effective.” Why and How Is Social Media Marketing Effective During our time together […]