Catholic school leaders are responsible for academic success, financial stability, and most importantly—the spiritual dynamism. As more lay people head up Catholic schools, how can they spiritually lead the institutions?
Rob Birdsell, President of Catholic Virtual, leads a panel discussion on spiritual leadership with Michel Gomez, Jill Platt, and Kent Hickey. They share ideas and tips for spiritually leading your school or dioceses with confidence!
Michael Gomez is the founding Principal of Cristo Rey Philadelphia and currently is president of his alma mater—St. Peter’s Prep in Jersey City. Michael received his PhD in Educational Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania.
Jill Platt has been a teacher and administrator in Catholic schools for almost 30 years. She has been President of Notre Dame College Prep in Phoenix for the past six years. Jill received her Masters in Educational Leadership from Loyola University Chicago.
Kent Hickey has spent the past 30 years leading three Catholic high schools in the state of Washington and most recently California. Author of 40 Days with God, Kent received his JD and Masters in Educational Leadership from Marquette University.
Rob Birdsell is the President of Catholic Virtual and a veteran Catholic school educator, having started his career teaching in Jesuit High Schools. He led the Cristo Rey Network’s national expansion as CEO. He’s a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Madison and received his MBA from the Lubar School at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee.
