Creating Future Leaders
Learn about state tax credit redirection and Catholic schools in Arizona. This podcast explains the purpose, process, and outcomes of tax credit contributions through Catholic Education Arizona. Guests range from corporate partners to CEA associates to school personnel and school alumni. Stories are informative and inspiring.
Episodes
50 episodes
Featuring Nancy Padberg, MBA, President & CEO of Catholic Education Arizona, Deb Preach, Chief Operating Officer of Catholic Education Arizona, and Shannon Clancy, Co-President of St Vincent de Paul
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Featuring Dave Pratt, CEO of Star Worldwide Networks, and Nancy Padberg, MBA, President & CEO of Catholic Education Arizona
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13:46
David Gryp, President of Notre Dame Federal Credit Union, Shares How NDFCU Supports Schools, Churches, Nonprofits, and Families Through a Philosophy of Stewardship with Nancy Padberg, CEO of CEA
In this episode David Gryp, Catholic school graduate, parent, and supporter, shares opportunities for families, schools, churches, and nonprofits that are available through Notre Dame Federal Credit Union. With a philosophy rooted i...
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17:42
Sr. Mary Jordan Hoover, Founding Principal of St. John Paul II Catholic High School, Shares Successes of Building Everything from the Ground Up with Nancy Padberg, CEO of CEA
In this episode, Sister Mary Jordan Hoover shares the story of how she was sent to Phoenix to lead a school that had not even been built yet. In 2016, she moved to Avondale, AZ after her order, the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia, receiv...
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20:11
Domonic Salce, Superintendent of Schools DoP, Discusses Parental Choice for Quality Catholic Education Through Scholarships, CEA, and Legislative Expansions with Nancy Padberg, CEO of CEA
In this episode, Domonic Salce, Superintendent of Schools for the Catholic schools in the Diocese of Phoenix, shares his insights on what makes Catholic schools stand out. Despite the challenges schools faced during the pandemic, Catholic...
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19:42
Katie Lyon, Principal of St. Mary Basha Catholic School Shares Her Experiences as an Arizona Administrator and with the Welcoming Community at SBM with Deb Preach, CDO at CEA
In the episode Katie Lyon shares her experiences as a teacher and leader in California and now in Arizona as the new principal at St. Mary Basha Catholic School in Chandler. In her first year she plans to listen and learn about her new co...
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12:47
Javier Bravo & Ryan Costello of Bourgade Catholic Share Unique Program and Partnership Gratitude with Nancy Padberg, Pres. & CEO of CEA
In this episode, Principal Javier Bravo and Dean Ryan Costello reveal an amazing new program unique to Bourgade and to the Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools that allows students to engage in career and technical programs. Meeting the ne...
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20:09
Kim Kirschner, Executive Dir. of IBE and Deb Preach, CDO of CEA, Discuss Exciting Legislative Changes in Arizona's Tax Credit Scholarship Programs
Kim and Deb are back together again on the Creating Future Leaders podcast! This time, they discuss the new changes to the Arizona Corporate Low Income, Disabled Displaced, and Switcher state tax credit scholarships that make more Arizona...
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11:38
Jeff Mirasola of Lumen/CenturyLink Discusses Making a Difference for Quality Education Through Corporate Tax Credits with CEA's Deb Preach
In this episode, former CEA Board Member and current corporate partner Jeff Mirasola shares his company's philosophy and values that make Lumen/CenturyLink a significant supporter in the community and contributor to tax credit scholarships.&nbs...
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18:17
CTODP/ CEA Founder and Retired Superintendent MaryBeth Mueller Discusses the Origins of Tax Credit Legislation in Arizona and the Growing Pains of Organizational Success with Colleen McCoy-Cejka
In this episode, Diocese of Phoenix Retired Superintendent MaryBeth Mueller shares the history of tax credit scholarship legislation in Arizona. MaryBeth was Superintendent of Schools when tax credit scholarships came into law and immedia...
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22:31
Tony Hernandez, Principal of Immaculate Conception Catholic School, and Jeff Leonard, Board Member, Reflect on the Growth of Catholic Education in the Verde Valley and How Tax Credits Change Lives with Nancy Padberg, Pres. & CEO of CEA
In this episode, Jeff Leonard shares the rich history of Immaculate Conception Catholic School's humble beginnings in a farm house to its current location and growth from 10 students to 200. Leveraging tax credit scholarships, forming rel...
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27:37
Jennifer Ellis and Andrea Boring, Co-hosts of The Bishop's Hour, Discuss Catholic Education, General Tax Credit Misconceptions & Personal Experiences, and Collaboration With Partners with Deb Preach and Colleen McCoy-Cejka at CEA
In this episode, Creating Future Leaders and The Bishop's Hour collaborate for a spirited conversation about the way Catholic education has impacted the lives of families and society as well as the four unique tax credit programs that allow fam...
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23:51
Amy Pfeifer, Executive Director of Boys Hope Girls Hope of AZ, Discusses Student Success, Community Partnership, and Changing Lives with CEA's Pres. & CEO, Nancy Padberg
In CFL's 30th episode, Amy Pfeifer and Nancy Padberg discuss the impact of educational service organizations on the lives of individuals and communities. Boys Hope Girls Hope of Arizona partners with Catholic Education Arizona to provide ...
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20:29
Josh Ruggiero, Owner of Ruggiero's Ace Hardware Stores, Discusses Change of Heart, Family, Care for Community, and Supporting Catholic Education Through Corporate Tax Credits with Colleen McCoy-Cejka at CEA
Josh Ruggiero wasn't always a Catholic school supporter. However, after marrying a former Catholic school teacher, taking over the family business, and having a family, he had a change of heart. In this episode, Josh Ruggiero shares...
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15:57
Monica Villalobos, President & CEO of the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Joins Nancy Padberg, President & CEO of CEA, to Discuss Serving Minority-Owned Businesses, the Importance of Education, and the Ways AZHCC Has Served the Community since 1948
In this episode, Monica Villalobos and Nancy Padberg discuss the ways both AZHCC and Catholic Education Arizona work to change the future of Arizona by supporting the current and future workforces in different ways and making the needs of the c...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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Dan Salter, General Manager for Dignity Memorial, and Nancy Padberg, MBA, CEA's Pres. & CEO, Discuss Long-Term Benefits of a Strong Educational Foundation, Opportunities Provided by Boys Hope Girls Hope, and Benefits for CEA's Corporate Partners
Dan Salter and Nancy Padberg, MBA discuss Dignity Memorial as a foundational piece of the communities in Phoenix and as a national company. Dignity Memorial is a corporate partner with Catholic Education Arizona that supports Boys Hope Gi...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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20:15
D.J. Cole, Chairman of CCMC and CEA Board Member, Reflects on the Importance of Catholic Education, CEA’s Dedication to Underserved Children, and Benefits of Corporate and Individual Tax Credits with Nancy Padberg, CEO of CEA
D.J. Cole shares his experiences as a tax credit contributor as an individual and corporate partner, parent of Catholic school children, a Catholic school graduate, and CEA board member with CEA’s President & CEO, Nancy Padberg. As a ...
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