Steve Virgadamo of New York City and the Archdiocese of New York shares an insightful presentation on the intangible value of a Catholic school principal. Enjoy!

1. Forming Saints and Scholars
Steve Virgadamo

2. • A School Leader in the 21st century is one of the most
exciting and significant roles undertaken by any person
in society
• Principals are responsible and accountable for the
development of children
• Catholic school principals answer to a higher authority in
that they are executive level managers in “Our Father’s
Business.”
• Each Catholic School executive is accountable for the
formation of the child and are called to focus on the
following in considering the formation of each saintly
scholar:

3. Intellectual Formation
• Acquire critical thinking skills
• Learn to communicate clearly, logically and creatively

4. Human Character Formation
• Grow in core values that enable positive leadership
• Develop essential character strengths including discipline,
responsibility, and a sense of personal dignity

5. Spiritual Formation
• Strengthen a personal relationship with Christ
• Learn the fundamentals of Catholic traditions and
teachings
• Discover a meaning in life that inspires the pursuit of
excellence

6. Apostolic Formation
• Develop a generosity through acts of self giving and
sacrifice
• Form a sense of social responsibility and learn to share
talents as a member of a global team
• Exercise leadership by serving as mentors and role
models

7. • By focusing on these important student outcomes, a
successful Catholic School leader will provide a
school with a culture of academic rigor and an
environment in which each student can encounter
and grow in a relationship with the Risen Christ!

8. Steve Virgadamo
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