Guardian Catholic Schools in Jacksonville, Florida is spotlighted on this week's Catholic School Matters Radio Hour.  Serving a predominantly African-American student population and benefitting from Florida's school choice program, Guardian Catholic Schools' president, teachers, former superintendent, and current students all help explain its special mission #catholicschoolmatters

This week's episode of the Catholic School Matters Radio Hour sponsored by NCEA is focused on Disaffiliation.  Dr. Tim Uhl is joined by three great guests who discuss disaffiliation--Dr. Julie Rubio from the Jesuit School of Theology, John Vitek the CEO of Saint Mary's Press, and Dr. Patrick Manning of Seton Hall.  #catholicschoolmatters

The Catholic School Matters Radio Hour sponsored by NCEA is focused on the challenges of teen addiction and one signficant solution.  Steve Wertzberger (1:41), a guidance counselor from Omaha Creighton Prep HS joins Dr. Tim Uhl to discuss his 3-plus decades on the job and his work combatting teen addiction.  Dr. Brooke Tesche, the Deputy Supt from the Diocese of Allentown, joins the podcast to discuss the brand new Kolbe Academy, a new Catholic HS for students in recovery slated to open in the fall of 2019.  Best-selling author Jessica Lahey discusses her research and experience with teen addiction as the final guest.  #catholicschoolmatters

New Catholic school leaders are highlighted on this edition of the Catholic School Matters Radio Hour hosted by Dr. Tim Uhl.  Mary Pat Donoghue of the USCCB (1:41) kicks off the episode, followed by New Catholic School Superintendents (14:08); a new Chief Administrator  (51:17) talks about his challenges; and two new principals of brand new Catholic schools share their stories (1:03).

Veteran Catholic school superintendents join Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters Radio Hour to discuss the challenges and opportunities in their positions.  Sandra Leatherwood of the Diocese of Charleston is the first guest and then 5 veteran superintendents join Dr. Uhl on a panel discussion: Dr. Melanie Verges of the Diocese of Baton Rouge, Dr. Daryl Hagan of the Diocese of Evansville, Dr. Kim Pryzbylski of the Archdiocese of Miami, William Crist of the Diocese of Syracuse, and David Faber of the Diocese of Grand Rapids.  #catholicschoolmatters

Catholic School Matters Radio Hour's host, Dr. Tim Uhl, is joined by three guests on this show: Brittany Wilmes (1:15) of NCR and host of the "In Conversation" podcast, will talk about events in and around the Catholic Church; Antonio Felix of LMU and a former inner-city Catholic school principal, will talk about the vocation and challenges of Catholic schools; and Professor and author Ashley Berner of Johns Hopkins discusses pluralism and the public school landscape.  #catholicschoolmatters

The latest Catholic School Matters Radio Hour focuses on the Bishop's Synod on Young People.  Dr. Tim Uhl is joined by three outstanding theologians who give context and meaning to the ongoing synod.  Fr. James Keenan, SJ of Boston College (1:53); Dr. Ann Garrido of the Aquinas Institute (24:10); and Dr. Carmen Nanko-Fernandez of CTU (50:58) join the Radio Hour to discuss this important moment in the Church.  #catholicschoolmatters

The September 26th edition of the Catholic School Matters Radio Hour features an opening conversation with Dr. Howard Fuller (1:09) about parent choice, a lengthy conversation with Sr. Angela Shaughnessy (23:01)about legal issues in Catholic schools, and a preview of the Mustard Seed Project conference in Chicago next month with Dr. Sandria Morten (1:05:35) of the Greeley Center at Loyola-Chicago.  All guests join Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters Radio Hour.  #catholicschoolmatters

After an opening segment with Dr. Tom Burnford of NCEA discussing the current state of Catholic schools, Dr. Tim Uhl talks with Dr. Brian Collier (25:08) of ACE's American Indian Catholic School Network and Maka Clifford (53:25)of Red Cloud Indian Schools.  In both of these conversations, the issues surrounding Native American Catholic schools are discussed.  #catholicschoolmatters

The first episode of the Catholic School Matters Radio Hour presented by NCEA kicks off September 12th as Dr. Tim Uhl interviews Dr. Kevin Baxter (0:19), the Superintendent of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, April Garcia (21:02), faculty member of the ACE Remick Leadership program at the University of Notre Dame, Rocco Palmo (33:39) of the "Whispers in the Loggia" news site, and the Catholic Leadership Summit preview episode (54:30) with Dr. Tara Rolle, the Executive Director of the Drexel Schools in the Diocese of San Jose, and Dr. Jennifer Bigelow, the Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Arlington.  #catholicschoolmatters

Fr. Tony Dosen, the Vincentian priest and Professor Emeritus at DePaul University, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss his great book "Catholic School Leadership" and the lessons he can share about leading Catholic schools.  #catholicschoolmatters

Fr. James Keenan, SJ of Boston College joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to explore the meaning and the controversies surrounding Amoris Laetitia.  Fr. Keenan was instrumental in the efforts to explain the document to and with the bishops.  #catholicschoolmatters

Chris Lowney, the best-selling author of Heroic Leadership and Everyone Leads, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss his latest efforts to revitalize the Catholic Church.  #catholicschoolmatters

Four long-time Catholic school administrators (and current superintendents) join Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss their lessons learned and unique perspectives.  Kathy Almazol from the Diocese of San Jose, Bob Voboril from the Diocese of Wichita, Tom Posnanski of the Diocese of Belleville, and Patricia Vesely from the Diocese of San Bernardino share their wisdom.  #catholicschoolmatters

Dr. Carmen Nanko-Fernandez, Professor of Hispanic Theology and Ministry at Chicago's Catholic Theological Union, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast for a great conversation #catholicschoolmatters

Four presenters at this summer's NCEA Institute for Catholic School Leaders (ICSL) scheduled for July 15-18 in Los Angeles, join Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast.  Jodee Blanco talks about her anti-bullying efforts and her presentation on dealing with difficult people.  Dr. Joseph Vorbach explores mission-driven school reform efforts.  Professor Jeffrey Hannah of Marian University explains the difference between technical and adaptive leadership.  Stacey Vanden Bosch and Lilah Ambrosi explain their efforts to establish dual language programs at Catholic schools.  These four presenters highlight their talks and explain why Catholic school leaders should attend the ICSL.  #catholicschoolmatters

Nicole Garnett, law professor at the University of Notre Dame, Senior Policy Adviser for ACE, and co-author of Lost Classroom, Lost Community about the impact that closing Catholic schools has on neighborhoods, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast for a great conversation #catholicschoolmatters

Alicia Bondanella Simon, the Director of Membership at FADICA (Foundations and Donors Interested in Catholic Activities), joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast for a great conversation #catholicschoolmatters

Michael Zelenka, a member of the University of Notre Dame's Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) faculty, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast to discuss the Vatican's Congregation for Catholic Education recent document "Educating to Fraternal Humanism" #catholicschoolmatters

Sr. Helen Prejean, the author of Dead Man Walking and THE prominent Catholic advocate for abolishing the death penalty, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters to discuss the latest developments in her crusade against capital punishment as well as the lessons she has learned about forgiveness and compassion.  #catholicschoolmatters

Pamela Lyons, the first-year superintendent from the Archdiocese of San Francisco, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast for a great conversation #catholicschoolmatters

Fr. Gene Merz, SJ, the author and spiritual director from Milwaukee, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast for a great conversation #catholicschoolmatters

Tom Kiely, the dynamic director of the Institute for Catholic Leadership at Marquette University, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast recorded at the NCEA Convention in Cincinnati.  He discusses the use of the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Schools as well as his service to Catholic education.  #catholicschoolmatters #NCEA18

Dr. Shane Martin, the Dean of the School of Education at Loyola Marymount University and a long-time leader in Catholic education, joins Dr. Tim Uhl on the Catholic School Matters podcast from the NCEA Convention in Cincinnati.  #catholicschoolmatters #NCEA18

Cardinal Giuseppe Versaldi, the Vatican's Prefect of the Congregation of Catholic Education, joins Dr. Tim Uhl and Dr. Tom Burnford (the President/CEO of NCEA, on the Catholic School Matters podcast from the NCEA's annual convention in Cincinnati.  He discusses the purpose of the Congregation for Catholic Education and his background and contributions to Catholic schools.  #catholicschoolmatters #NCEA18