The Fulcrum Point
The Fulcrum Point
Podcast Description
In increasingly secular Western Washington, why is Catholic education growing in popularity? We'll take a closer look at some of the inspiring and innovative reasons behind this unexpected trend. In this podcast, we explore the Fulcrum Foundation's immense impact on Catholic schools in Western Washington, one of the largest school districts in our region, and its ripple effects throughout our communities. We'll examine Fulcrum's role in developing leaders, including staff, students, families, and community members. A "fulcrum" is the tipping point of a lever. Join us as we "get to the point" of how the Fulcrum Foundation is finding new ways to leverage support for the power of Catholic education to inspire and unite communities across the Pacific Northwest.
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The podcast focuses on the transformative role of the Fulcrum Foundation in enhancing Catholic education, with episodes diving into themes such as early childhood education, community engagement, and educational innovation. For example, Episode 1 highlights the surprising growth of Catholic schools in a secular region, while Episode 2 examines the expansion of early learning programs and their implications for family stability and regional economic health
In increasingly secular Western Washington, why is Catholic education growing in popularity? We’ll take a closer look at some of the inspiring and innovative reasons behind this unexpected trend. In this podcast, we explore the Fulcrum Foundation’s immense impact on Catholic schools in Western Washington, one of the largest school districts in our region, and its ripple effects throughout our communities. We’ll examine Fulcrum’s role in developing leaders, including staff, students, families, and community members.
A “fulcrum” is the tipping point of a lever. Join us as we “get to the point” of how the Fulcrum Foundation is finding new ways to leverage support for the power of Catholic education to inspire and unite communities across the Pacific Northwest.
On this episode of the Fulcrum Point, we're having some fun with one of the oldest Catholic schools in Seattle–but one that's coming up with some the newest and most innovative ways to connect with and educate students!
We're learning all about St. Alphonsus Parish School, a pre-K through 8th school which has been operating since 1907 in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood. Speaking with principal Nick Padrnos, we're learning more about a program to organize middle schoolers that's literally working like magic, a breakthrough in the battle over when kids should get a mobile phone, a project that helps provide affordable teacher housing, and more!
You'll also hear from lead pre-K teacher Carissa Person about how support from the Fulcrum Foundation has helped classes for 3, 4, and 5 year-olds grow to unprecedented levels. Plus, math teacher Emma Min, a former college hockey captain, explains how she's helping students reach their ”goals” with single-gender middle-school classrooms and some inspiring lessons in all aspects of STEM learning.
Take a listen to a day in the life of a typical Catholic school in Western Washington that's anything but! Host Brian Callanan gives you plenty to think about, and smile about, with an insider's tour of St. Alphonsus Parish School on this episode of the Fulcrum Point.
Learn more about Fulcrum’s work to support Catholic education at this link.
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