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Follow to Lead is a monthly podcast produced by the Duc In Altum Schools Collaborative (diaschools.org) primarily for leaders and professionals in Catholic Education. Our goal is to help our audience listen for and follow God’s call in order that, both personally and professionally, we may lead others to God. Each month co-hosts Fr. Randy Sly and Kyle Pietrantonio will showcase stories of inspiration, observations and insights from Catholic leaders, well-known speakers, school administrators and others active in the educational mission of the Church. Follow to Lead can help each of us know better how God is calling us, and the role passionate Catholic education plays in spreading His message of faith, hope and love. New podcast weblog
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In 2015, Jeremy Tate embarked on a mission to provide alternative standardized tests rooted in tradition. It all began when Jeremy questioned how American education had come to be so utilitarian, realizing that transcendent, moral, and ethical ideas had been gutted from the classroom. He came to the conclusion that high-stakes testing was partially to blame, driving secondary school curriculum. David Coleman, CEO of the College Board, has stated publicly that “teachers will teach towards the test. There is no force on this earth strong enough to prevent that.”
If teaching to the test is an inescapable reality, then shouldn’t those tests engage students with the thinkers and writings that have most meaningfully shaped history and culture? Historically, the goal of education has been understood as developing both intellect and character in students. Its purpose was to help students become better human beings.
Standardized tests should reflect that same goal. They should leave students feeling inspired and enriched while equipping them to pursue their goals. That’s why our tests feature beautiful and meaningful content in addition to assessing timeless academic skills. By offering a new standard for assessments, CLT aims to be a catalyst for renewal in education nationwide.
Today on "Follow to Lead" we will be talking with Chuck Jansen of the Forgiveness Institute KC about the most common problem in mental health we face - Forgiveness. Chuck's study of this area of the past 13 years has yielded some great resources we can all use. With a background in Catholic education, Chuck also shows how forgiveness can be applied to the school and classroom.
Today on “Follow To Lead” we will be talking with Sam Rockford, Director of Educational Programming with St. James Academy, Lenexa, KS. Sam led the launch of an initiative as SJA that expanded student involvement and development in media. This initiative included students on both sides of the camera and microphone for their Thunder Broadcasting Network as well as other media projects and upgraded other communications areas such as Yearbook. Sam will not only share with us the developments made in this area but offer some practical guidance on how other schools can do the same. You won’t want to miss this program!
We have had “Bible in a Year,” “Catechism in a Year,” and Rosary in a Year.” Beginning in 2026, we be able to journey through the greatest work of St. Thomas Aquinas with “Summa in a Year.” The podcast will distill the timeless wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas into daily episodes of 30 minutes or less in a way that is accessible that makes his insights clear, accessible, and relatable. On this week’s episode we will discuss this new podcast with Austin as well as that that the program can be used in Catholic Education.
On this episode we will be talking with Hallow’s Sales Manager about implementing Hallow in schools to encourage prayer and faith formation for both teachers and students. Nathan was one of the developers of the school partnership program at Hallow several years ago and has seen it become a huge resource for elementary and secondary schools.
Most of us may have heard of “The Newman Guide” from the Cardinal Newman Society that recommends colleges and universities which provide faithful Catholic education. Today, we’ll be talking with the society’s director, Patrick Reilly, about the beginnings of their work, about the Guide and Catholic Education in general. Please join us for this most interesting episode of “Follow to Lead.”
Today on “Follow to Lead” our guest is Carlos Rivera of Subler, Inc. We’ll be talking with Carlos about ways to use your facilities as an additional revenue stream. Subler is a technology company that operates a online marketplace for schools to manage and rent out their existing facilities. It helps schools generate income by connecting them with individuals and organizations who want to book spaces like gyms, auditoriums, and classrooms for events and other functions.
Jonathan Doyle is from Australia and travels the world talking to Catholic educators and organizations. His global view of Catholic Education will be the focus of our discussion, as we look at what is happening in our area of the world as well as other nations. Join us for this episode of “Follow to Lead” learn more about the work of Catholic Education in places not like home.
On this ENCORE edition of "Follow to lead we'll be revisiting the communications mission of a Catholic school, which is often ignored or underutilized. We'll be joined by Kate Sell, Founder and Managing Partner of Mission Advancement Partners in a discussion on this vital aspect of our Educational mission. Today we will be focusing mostly on external communications, what needs to be said to families, friends and stakeholders through traditional means and the new avenues of social media.
This will be an enlightening and vitally important program for leaders and educators, especially as our media appetite has changed significantly in recent years. You won’t want to miss this program!
Join Fr. Randy Sly, DIA Executive Director Dcn. Dana Nearmyer, and Andy Tylicki, President of St. James Academy for a preview of the 11th Annual DIA Schools Summit, to be held October 20-22, 2025. We’ll look at the scheduled speakers, workshops and the invaluable times of fellowship with other educators.
Two key ingredients for a dynamic Catholic school are Catholic identity and Community involvement. Msgr. Swetland shares how both of these have been the key strengths for Donnelly College as they provide affordable education in an Urban setting. Many of the alumni are first generation graduates in their families, changing the course of many lives. Join Fr. Randy Sly and Msgr. Swetland for this interesting episode of “Follow to Lead.”
In 2015, Jeremy Tate embarked on a mission to provide alternative standardized tests rooted in tradition. It all began when Jeremy questioned how American education had come to be so utilitarian, realizing that transcendent, moral, and ethical ideas had been gutted from the classroom. He came to the conclusion that high-stakes testing was partially to blame, driving secondary school curriculum. David Coleman, CEO of the College Board, has stated publicly that “teachers will teach towards the test. There is no force on this earth strong enough to prevent that.”
If teaching to the test is an inescapable reality, then shouldn’t those tests engage students with the thinkers and writings that have most meaningfully shaped history and culture? Historically, the goal of education has been understood as developing both intellect and character in students. Its purpose was to help students become better human beings.
Standardized tests should reflect that same goal. They should leave students feeling inspired and enriched while equipping them to pursue their goals. That’s why our tests feature beautiful and meaningful content in addition to assessing timeless academic skills. By offering a new standard for assessments, CLT aims to be a catalyst for renewal in education nationwide.
On this episode of Follow to Lead we’ll be talking with Dr. Jeffrey Lehman, Professor of Philosophy and Theology with The Augustine Institute about “Teachers for Christ,” a new in-residence program developed by the Augustine Institute in partnership with the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education (ICLE). The two-year program forms future Catholic school teachers of all subject areas so that they are ready to place the best practices of Catholic liberal education at the service of the temporal and eternal good of the whole human person. Students earn a Master’s degree in Catholic Education along with a credential from the ICLE’s groundbreaking national alternative to state teacher licensure.
The Board of Directors for the Duc In Altum Schools Collaborative recently announced that they have filled the position of Executive Director. Deacon Dana Nearmyer, from the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas will succeed Kyle Pietrantonio in that role. Join Fr. Randy Sly and Board Chair Pat Reidy as they talk with Deacon Dana about his background, his thoughts on becoming the Executive Director and the future of DIA.
Today we’ll be talking with Dan DeMatte , Co-Founder and Executive Director of Damascus, one of the fastest-growing youth and young adult ministry movements in the country. Damascus has had a remarkable impact in the lives of youth from across the country for the past twenty-five years. We’ll be talking with Dan about the growth and development of their camps and other ministries as well as exploring ways that youth ministry can become more effective in Catholic Schools.
To discover more about the amazing work of Damascus, visit Damascus.
On May 8, 2025, white smoke at the Vatican signaled the election of a new pope, Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV. Pope Leo, an Augustinian, is the first American who has ascended to this position. While born in the United States, he spent many years in ministry in Peru and, later, at the Vatican. Today Fr. Randy Sly and Dr. Daniel Lindman, of Ave Maria University will share information and perspectives about our new pope and what his papacy may mean in the world of Catholic Education.
Faculty, Staff, Students and their families at Catholic Schools are among new targets for online scamming as scammers focus on elder and religious fraud. Join Fr. Randy Sly and Theresa Payton, the first female White House Chief Information Officer under President George W. Bush and known as one of the nation's top advisors on cybercrime, in talking about this issue.
We will discuss a new nationwide initiative is being launched to confront a disturbing and fast-growing trend: scammers exploiting the elderly, celebrities, clergy and their followers through sophisticated online fraud schemes. Driven by the alarming rise in digital deception targeting religious audiences, this campaign will educate families, warn seniors and equip faith communities to recognize and report scams.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Over the last 25 years, there are more people in therapy and more people receiving medication for mental health struggles than ever before, with nearly every metric indicating downturns as it pertains to suicide, gender dysphoria, and symptoms of depression and anxiety. Join us on this episode of “Follow to Lead” as Dr. Greg Bottaro, Founder and Director of the CatholicPsych Institute, talks about Integrated Daily Dialogic Mentorship (IDDM) or “Mentorship,” which is breakthrough model of accompaniment that is offering hope and healing to patients who have been stagnant in self-destructive behavioral patterns for years. This mentorship model also provides great opportunities for wellness in Catholic schools.
You won’t want to miss this episode of “Follow to Lead!”
As we celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV on May 8, please join Dr. Brett Graham Fawcett and Fr. Randy Sly in a retrospective on the late Pope Francis’ impact on Catholic Education. As a Jesuit educator, the pope spent his early years as a teacher of Literature and Psychology in Jesuit Schools. He later taught theology and served as a seminary rector. On this episode Brett will take us on a in-depth look at his background in Catholic Education and how it formed his papacy as well as his initiatives in Catholic Education.
The communications mission of a Catholic school is often ignored or underutilized. On today’s edition of “Follow to Lead” we’ll be joined by Kate Sell, Founder and Managing Partner of Mission Advancement Partners in a discussion on this vital aspect of our Educational mission. Today we will be focusing mostly on external communications, what needs to be said to families, friends and stakeholders through traditional means and the new avenues of social media.
This will be an enlightening and vitally important program for leaders and educators, especially as our media appetite has changed significantly in recent years. You want want to miss this program!
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