Manhattan Catholic Schools on the GMCF Community Hour Show Episode - 309

About this episode

The episode features a discussion with Melissa Solden and Jared Taylor about the joyful and mission-driven environment at Manhattan Catholic Schools and ways for families to get involved.

We talk with Melissa Solden and incoming principal Jared Taylor about what makes Manhattan Catholic Schools feel joyful, mission-driven, and deeply connected to the wider Manhattan community. We also run through the biggest events and simple next steps for families and supporters who want to tour, enroll, donate, or volunteer. • Jared Taylor’s path from English teacher to incoming principal • Discernment, faith, and choosing Catholic education after public schools • Why Manhattan feels like a...

People in this episode

Host: Dave Lewis

Guests: Melissa Solden, Jared Taylor

Topics covered

• Catholic education
• community engagement
• school events
• family involvement
• leadership transition

Keywords

• Manhattan Catholic Schools
• Jared Taylor
• Melissa Solden
• Catholic education
• community
• enrollment
• volunteering

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Manhattan Catholic Schools

Places: Manhattan

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