A Healthy Catholic School

A healthy Catholic school is built on the emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing of healthy Catholic teachers. How can teachers and leaders work together to build a robust and consistent approach to looking after the people who make a Catholic school so special?...

Support For Catholic Teachers In The Corona Crisis

Support for Catholic teachers in the current crisis is more important than ever. What can teachers do to maintain their own mental health and wellbeing while juggling family, online learning expectations and more? In this episode I explore a simple idea called,...

Leadership, Culture and Mission in A Catholic School

What Steve Virgadamo does not know about leadership, culture and mission in a Catholic school may not be worth knowing. His passion for Catholic education, leaders, teacher, parents and students is infectious and powerful. In this special podcast I spend some time...

The Need For Routine In The Corona Crisis

When most of us hear the word routine it has negative connotations. In today’s episode I want to talk with you about why, right now, routine can be your friend. Having a daily routine and structure as a Catholic teacher is just as important now as it ever was, even if...

Being Jesus On a Video Call To Students

How much the world has changed in a few short days. As we all deal with the challenges of the corona virus I want to share with you a great quote about how each of us can be the very real presence of Jesus to young people in whatever situation we find ourselves. I...

The Power of Hope For Catholic Teachers

Do you feel a loss of hope during this current crisis? It’s understandable that many of us can feel like things are very bleak. In these seasons Christian hope becomes more important than ever. In today’s episode I want to talk with you about the importance of...

Is Jesus Sleeping Through The Storm of Corona Virus?

Is Jesus asleep as we all face the global coronavirus pandemic? Does God seem absent? We are all facing such trying times that it’s understandable that many people can wonder what God is doing. In today’s message I share a great quote about the truth of Jesus’ care...

The Preoccupation of Every Catholic Teacher

In today’s episode I share a great insight from the new book by Robert Cardinal Sarah. It’s a great reminder that no matter what we face there is one great purpose to the Christian life. I also share some thoughts about how every Catholic teacher can use the various...

Becoming A Saint During A Pandemic

In today’s episode I talk about the challenges of being a Catholic educator during the coronavirus outbreak and how we can still find holiness amidst all the changes of each day. I also want to share with you a great quote from one a woman who became a saint by...

How Catholic Teachers Reawaken Faith

Today, I want to share with you an important quote from a key Church document. It reminds us all of the fact that most of our students will have experienced limited formation when they come to our schools. As such, we have a wonderful opportunity to awaken faith in...