Tag: catholic education
Message from William Crist, Superintendent of Schools
Dear friends of Catholic education: As we enter into the second half of another school year, it is only fitting that we take time to reflect on our accomplishments. We hope you will start that journey by reading through the pages of Pillars magazine, an exciting publication highlighting some of the great things happening in […]
Message from Most Rev. Robert J. Cunningham
Dear Friends, Pope Francis often speaks of the importance of education, and still remembers his first grade teacher. “She was why I loved school,” he said. During his visit to the U.S. one year ago, the Holy Father visited a Catholic elementary school in Harlem, New York, telling those gathered that “When we all come […]
New Principals Mark Half-Way Point in School Year
With one semester under their belts, four new principals have settled in to their respective leadership roles in schools throughout the diocese. Each has taken on the joys and challenges of leading students, faculty and staff in environments with a strong emphasis on academics, character and faith. “We are so blessed to have the […]
EAGLES Program at Blessed Sacrament Teaches the Practice of Catholic Values
By Christy Perry Tuohey When Andrea Polcaro first stepped into her job as principal of Syracuse’s Blessed Sacrament School, the school’s mascot was a scorpion. Thinking maybe a poisonous arachnid was not the best representative, she created a contest that allowed the students to choose what their next mascot would be. The winner? An eagle. […]
Dear Friends,
Everyday our youth are challenged to discover the world within. What an awesome challenge is presented to them as they walk the halls of our Catholic institutions into rooms of dedicated teachers who explore with them faith and knowledge of the world. Thus, the challenge and privilege summons our teachers to be ministers, mentors and proclaimers […]
Meet the Superintendent: William W. Crist
BY CAROLINE K. REFF In March 2014, the Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Syracuse will welcome a new leader, as William W. Crist takes over as superintendent of schools. A graduate of Ithaca College, Crist brings with him 31 years of experience in education — from classroom teacher to superintendent of schools for the […]
Trinity Produces 2013 Valedictorian and Salutatorian
CATHOLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION LEADS TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS BY PAT SHEA It’s the age-old question of nature vs. nurture: does having a Catholic school education, even if it’s only during the elementary school years, better prepare a young student for a more successful academic future? Judging by college freshmen Sarah Mancuso and Madeline Galvin, that answer would be yes. Mancuso […]
A New Sense of Bliss at Rome Catholic School
BY DYANN NASHTON Sometimes it is not a matter of whether or not the glass is half empty or half full. Sometimes you just need a different glass. At least, that is the way Patricia Bliss sees it. Bliss assumed leadership as principal of Rome Catholic School last fall. Bliss’ career history traces her years spent as a […]
Holy Family Teacher Puts Trust in Catholic Education
BY CAROLINE K. REFF Carol Shifflet has taught her students many important lessons over nearly four decades of teaching at Holy Family School in Fairmount, NY. One of the most important, however, is quite simple: trust her. “Each year, it’s important for me to establish a class that has trust in me and a trust for […]
Most Holy Rosary Students Benefit From Literacy Initiative
BY CLAUDIA MATHIS The reading and writing skills of students at Most Holy Rosary School in Syracuse have steadily improved over the last two and one half years due to the implementation of the school’s Literacy Initiative. The initiative was kicked off during the 2011-12 school year with the goal of providing the students with […]
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