This document provides guidance for Catholic school leaders. It emphasizes that Catholic educators must be willing to continuously learn and adapt their methodologies to respond to a rapidly changing world. A successful school culture is built on dignity, love, and unity. Catholic schools must be bold and innovative to meet the needs of 21st century students, such as through technology integration and curriculum changes. Relationships are key, and leaders should reflect on their work daily in order to continuously improve.
Mission instittute & Lifelong Learning at EDS 2013Diane D'Souza
A presentation to the Board of Trustees of Episcopal Divinity School (EDS) in Cambridge, Massachusetts on May 22, 2013. It summarizes the recent progress of two Boston-area Episcopal initiatives---the Mission Institute and Lifelong Learning at EDS. Director Dr. Diane D'Souza makes the presentation from her perspective, three months into the job.
The Mission Institute and Lifelong Learning at EDS: A Brief OverviewLifelongLearningEDS
This description of the Mission Institute and Lifelong Learning at EDS is a May 2013 presentation by Dr. Diane D'Souza to the Board of Trustees of Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It gives an overview of where these two initiatives stand from the perspective of D'Souza, who directs both.
Mission instittute & Lifelong Learning at EDS 2013Diane D'Souza
A presentation to the Board of Trustees of Episcopal Divinity School (EDS) in Cambridge, Massachusetts on May 22, 2013. It summarizes the recent progress of two Boston-area Episcopal initiatives---the Mission Institute and Lifelong Learning at EDS. Director Dr. Diane D'Souza makes the presentation from her perspective, three months into the job.
The Mission Institute and Lifelong Learning at EDS: A Brief OverviewLifelongLearningEDS
This description of the Mission Institute and Lifelong Learning at EDS is a May 2013 presentation by Dr. Diane D'Souza to the Board of Trustees of Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It gives an overview of where these two initiatives stand from the perspective of D'Souza, who directs both.
STOP TEACHING SUBJECTS, START TEACHING CHILDREN (July 13)Mann Rentoy
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About Mann Rentoy
A lecturer from the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P), he has taught for more than 30 years.
He is a graduate of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) where he earned a double-degree in AB Journalism and AB Literature, an MA in Creative Writing, and a PhD in Literature.
He was the Founding Executive Director of Westbridge School in Iloilo City. He was in the first batch of graduates of PAREF Southridge School, where he also taught for 15 years, occupying various posts including Principal of Intermediate School, Vice-Principal of High School and Department Head of Religion. As Moderator of “The Ridge”, the official publication of Southridge, he won 9 trophies from the Catholic Mass Media Awards including the first ever Hall of Fame for Student Publication, for winning as the best campus paper in the country for four consecutive years.
He is the Founding Executive Director of “Character Education Partnership Philippines”, or CEP Philippines, an international affiliate of CEP in Washington, DC, USA. As Founder of CEP Philippines, he has been invited to speak all over the country, as well as in Washington D.C., San Diego, California, USA, Colombo, Sri Lanka, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He also serves as the Founding President of Center for 4th and 5th Rs (Respect & Responsibility) Asia, otherwise known as the Thomas Lickona Institute for Asia. He is probably the most visible advocate of character formation in the country, having spoken to hundreds of schools and universities around the Philippines.
Email us at catalystpds@gmail.com
www.characterconferences.com
STOP TEACHING SUBJECTS, START TEACHING CHILDREN (July 13)Mann Rentoy
WWW.CHARACTERCONFERENCES.COM
mannrentoy@gmail.com
About Mann Rentoy
A lecturer from the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P), he has taught for more than 30 years.
He is a graduate of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) where he earned a double-degree in AB Journalism and AB Literature, an MA in Creative Writing, and a PhD in Literature.
He was the Founding Executive Director of Westbridge School in Iloilo City. He was in the first batch of graduates of PAREF Southridge School, where he also taught for 15 years, occupying various posts including Principal of Intermediate School, Vice-Principal of High School and Department Head of Religion. As Moderator of “The Ridge”, the official publication of Southridge, he won 9 trophies from the Catholic Mass Media Awards including the first ever Hall of Fame for Student Publication, for winning as the best campus paper in the country for four consecutive years.
He is the Founding Executive Director of “Character Education Partnership Philippines”, or CEP Philippines, an international affiliate of CEP in Washington, DC, USA. As Founder of CEP Philippines, he has been invited to speak all over the country, as well as in Washington D.C., San Diego, California, USA, Colombo, Sri Lanka, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He also serves as the Founding President of Center for 4th and 5th Rs (Respect & Responsibility) Asia, otherwise known as the Thomas Lickona Institute for Asia. He is probably the most visible advocate of character formation in the country, having spoken to hundreds of schools and universities around the Philippines.
Email us at catalystpds@gmail.com
www.characterconferences.com
This presentation seeks to explore dynamic leadership in the 21st century, and will focus on how church leaders in particular, can become purposeful in their quest to become relevant.
Elements Of A Culture Of Achievement For AllDrLourdes
Culture is a shared frame of reference for interacting with one another and for interpreting the world in which we live. This common frame of reference includes communication, values, beliefs, and interpretations of experiences. This seminar presented by Dr. Lourdes tells how culture impacts the learning of all students. Sponsored by www.drlourdes.net
Culture is a shared frame of reference for interacting with one another and for interpreting the world in which we live. This common frame of reference includes communication, values, beliefs, and interpretations of experiences. This seminar presented by Dr. Lourdes tells how culture impacts the learning of all students. Sponsored by www.drlourdes.net.
1. Catholic School Leaders Today: ¡Animo!
Go and revolutionize education.
Dr. Alberto Vazquez Matos
“…[Catholic] educators must be willing to learn and develop knowledge
and be open to the renewal and updating of methodologies, but open
also to and sharing. In the context of the present day, this is essential
for responding to the expectations that come from a constantly and
rapidly changing world in which it is increasingly difficult to educate.”
(Sacred Congregation for Catholic Education. 2007)
2. A Catholic School Leadership Journey
Reflect on your leadership journey.
What experiences have led you here?
Know your story of leadership – understanding your
history and what has led you to this point will allow you
to more authentically lead.
“A school of excellence is not about who we take/accept
into our schools, it is about who we give back to society.”
4. Dignity
We must continually challenge our closely held
assumptions – what was right as recently as a decade ago
may not be so today
Every child is called to be Holy
We must be willing to beyond what makes us
comfortable, always having the best interest of our school
communities.
This task is beyond just Catholic school educators: the
whole Church has to be involved in promoting Catholic
schools
5. Love
In order to create long term growth and sustainability
schools need to have strong leaders who focus on
establishing clear Catholic identity (Faith), rigorous
academics (Excellence) and active stewardship.
It should be our primary focus – effective leadership
eliminates minor problems and mitigates large ones.
Love our Faith
Core of all that we do
Leaders Love to strive for excellence
Rigor and laser focus on student learning measured by data
Love of our community
We are not owners but inheritors; obligation is to continuously improve for future
generations – return with increase
6. Unity
“Leaders breathe new life into organizations by insisting that
the people and the organization need to adapt to changes in
the outside environment. Given the speed and complexity of
external change today, leaders need to stimulate internal
change to keep up. The basic idea is that if your
organization is not changing and growing, it is dying.”
Blessings for Leaders, Dan Ebener (p. 82)
7. Be Bold and Brave
Catholic schools need to adapt and innovate to meet the needs of the 21st
century family and student. The ways that have worked in the past will not in
the future so change is a requirement for growth.
Technology Integration
Curriculum Innovation
Language immersion, CCSS, Blended learning, etc.
We are limited only in our imaginations – tap into what you are passionate
about
8. Relationships
Relationships drive everything
Key in any leadership role but especially in Catholic schools
Sophie story
Empathy is a key leadership trait
Understand what people are going through
Active listening is important
All relationships are important but don’t let adult issues
affect the students
Presence establishes relationships
Invest time in knowing names and histories of principals,
teachers, etc.
9. Confront the Brutal Facts
In order to grow into greatness, you must face the brutal
facts of your current reality
You should create a culture wherein people have a
tremendous opportunity to be heard and for the truth to
be heard – especially by the leader.
10. Reflect
Mistakes will be made – know that from the outset
– but the only bad mistake is one that you don’t
learn from
Good leaders are continually reflecting on their
work and they are continually trying to further
develop themselves professionally
Carve out time at the end of each day to reflect on
what has happened – good and not so good – and
be honest about how you can improve moving
forward.
How are your actions as a school leader effecting
social change.
11. Go Big: Depth v. Breadth
Bishop Gordon Bennett: “You can’t control the
length of your life but you can control the depth of
your life.”
Same for your leadership tenure – plan for each
year as if it is your last.
Pray like everything is in God’s hands and work like
everything is in your hands (Ebener, p. 22)
Always ask yourself is your school the best place to
teach and learn.
Focus energy internally – don’t obsess over things
which are out of your control.
12. “Every day you may make progress. Every step may
be fruitful. Yet there will stretch out before you an
ever-lengthening, ever-ascending, ever-improving
path. You know you will never get to the end of the
journey. But this, so far from discouraging, only adds
to the joy and glory of the climb.”
Sir Winston Churchill