Why Visibility, Collaboration, and Clarity Matter in Catholic Schools
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John Mihalyo discusses with Sarah Schneider how collaboration, visibility, and intentional leadership are essential for driving enrollment growth in Catholic schools.
The Catholic School Leaders Podcast Host: John Mihalyo Guest: Sarah Schneider, Associate Director of Enrollment, Catholic Schools Center of Excellence (CSCOE) Episode Summary In this episode, John sits down with Sarah from the Catholic Schools Center of Excellence in Minnesota to discuss how collaboration, visibility, and intentional leadership are driving enrollment growth and strengthening Catholic school communities. Sarah shares how CSCOE supports 151 Catholic schools across Minnesota through enrollment support, professional development, grants, and shared learning—helping schools avoid isolation and move forward together. The conversation focuses on the real challenges principals face when wearing multiple hats, and practical ways leaders can stay visible, build relationships, and use time more intentionally. This episode is packed with realistic advice for principals, pastors, and Catholic school leaders navigating limited time, limited resources, and big expectations. Key Topics Covered What the Catholic Schools Center of Excellence (CSCOE) is and how it supports schools Why collaboration matters more than competition The reality of principals wearing “all the hats” Why…
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