98 Stewards of the Mission

AMDG.  Last week, we heard from the deans.  This week, we visit with the metaphorical bosses upstairs: Chief Academic Officer Megan Lengyel and directors Nicole O’Connor and Tony Guzzaldo.  With both reflection on the past and excitement for the future, the group discusses their love for Kolbe’s mission, the roles of various academic officers, how teachers are selected and what formation they participate in once within the Kolbe fold, and how Kolbe has responded to the challenges any growing organization faces as it expands.  They also share a few exciting announcements about department chairs for next year as part of their goal to foster an online learning environment infused with the faith and alive with community and friendship.

Relevant Kolbecast episodes to check out:

• Episode 97 Advocates and Bridge Builders with Deans of Students Ashley Massey, Kelly Powers, and Elizabeth Hoxie
• Tony mentions his discovery of the Cardinal Newman Society in his quest to determine what a proper Catholic education looks like. Society founder Patrick Reilly is featured on episode 84 about that very topic.
• Lengyel announces some more appointments for next year. Some of those have been Kolbecast guests:
  • Therese Prudlo on episodes 15 Asparagus Moments, 36 Embrace the Fifth Day, 37 Take a Moment, 64 Stricken by Ideas
  • Katie Bradley on episode 89 The Master Blueprint
  • Nick Senz on episode 91 Kernels of Truth
• Episodes 81 The When and the How of Online Elementary and 82 Move and Groove go in depth on the online elementary program and how parents can partner with teachers.

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Mrs. Megan Lengyel and Mrs. Nicole O’Connor have graced Kolbecast episodes 30 Guiding the Ship and 69 Temperature Check with Mr. Everett Buyarski and can be heard on Ep 50 Cast Party along with Therese Prudlo and several others.

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