The document describes Matt Hise's proposed internship at Maria Immacolata Catholic School in Houma, Louisiana. The 180 student K-8 school opened in 1965 and is staffed by licensed educators after initially being run by nuns. Goals include providing a well-rounded education and strong faith formation while working with limited resources. As an intern, Matt would help prepare for accreditation, inventory supplies, and assist administrators with various tasks. He expects to gain leadership and administrative skills to benefit students and the school.

1. Master of Arts in
Educational Leadership
Internship Proposal
Matt Hise

2. • Name:
• Maria Immacolata Catholic School
• Type:
• Parochial
• Location:
• Houma, Louisiana
• Enrollment:
• 180 Students
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3. • History:
• Opened in 1965
• Initially staffed primarily by nuns; has since
transitioned to licensed educators
• Works in conjunction with the Diocese of Houma-
Thibodaux and the Maria Immacolata Church
parish
• Non-profit
• Management Structure:
• One administrator, one administrative assistant, 20
faculty and staff members
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4. • Goals:
• To provide each and every student with a well-
rounded instructional program and a strong faith-
based religious education that will prepare our
students for years to come.
• To work together for the common good of all –
students, parents, and teachers.
• Challenges:
• Small operating budget
• Limited physical space for expansion
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5. • Nature of work activities
• Preparation for renewal of AdvancED SACS
Accreditation
• Inventory of textbooks and workbooks
• Various administrative tasks as assigned
• Expected Contributions
• I anticipate to contribute to this institution by
applying leadership skills to aid and improve upon
the current educational climate
• Expected Gain
• I anticipate to gain an increased knowledge of
administrative school duties
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6. • Administrative skills to be acquired:
• Enhanced communicative skills between faculty,
staff, students, and parents
• Improved understanding of individual employee
skill sets
• Increased knowledge of money management and
book keeping
• Extended range of problem-solving and conflict
management
• Individual goal-setting for faculty and staff
• Knowledge of effective instruction evaluation
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7. • Justification for choice of institution:
• Need-based
• Many administrative tasks that need to be
covered
• Limited amount of funding to afford those with
administrative skill sets
• Internship provides opportunity to current
administration to alleviate stress, and provide
necessary focus to other aspects of the
institution
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8. • Justification for choice of institution:
• Experienced administration
• Both members of administration have 30+ years
of educational leadership experience
• Location
• As I am currently employed by this institution,
tasks can be quickly and easily handed down
• This maximizes efficiency and decreases time
required for task completion
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9. • Justification for choice of institution:
• Experienced administration
• Both members of administration have 30+ years
of educational leadership experience
• Location
• As I am currently employed by this institution,
tasks can be quickly and easily handed down
• This maximizes efficiency and decreases time
required for task completion
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10. • Revamped school mascot
• Set up an online marketplace
• Acquired “No Cell Phone” street signs
• Sought wireless solution for outdated intercom
system
• Quoted $5,000 less than previous estimates
• Brainstormed a number of new fundraising
events
• Researched various grant opportunities
Completed Projects

11. • Pursue new school signage
• Acquire a display case
• Acquire scrolling LED banner
• Acquire dry-erase thermometer for fundraisers
• Various parking lot upgrades
• Update “What’s New” part of webpage
• Utilize new trophies for award program
• More in the works!
Future Projects