In this episode of the Virtuous Leaders Podcast, Dr. Johann D'Souza engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Greg Monroe, the Superintendent for the Diocese of Charlotte.
Dr. Monroe shares his vision for Catholic education, the importance of keeping Christ at the center of all endeavors, and the challenges faced by Catholic schools in today's rapidly changing world.
Key Discussion Points:
• Dr. Monroe's role as the Superintendent in carrying forth the mission of the Church and shepherding the flock alongside the bishop
• The two primary reasons for the existence of Catholic education: evangelization and assisting parents in the formation of their children
• Dr. Monroe's vision for his tenure as Superintendent, focusing on formation and keeping Catholic identity first and foremost
• The successes of the Diocese of Charlotte, including students coming into the faith, pursuing excellence, and staying active in their faith after graduation
• The challenges faced by Catholic schools, such as ensuring a shared understanding of the mission and setting clear expectations for families and educators
• The importance of accessible and sustainable Catholic education, balancing teacher salaries with affordability for families
• The need for Catholic schools to prioritize their mission and avoid becoming mere private schools
• The characteristics of a good Superintendent, including boldly communicating the mission, identifying and training good leadership, and working closely with the bishop
• The challenges posed by technology and social media, and the need for Catholic schools to protect students from digital distractions
• The importance of a gradual approach to implementing changes in technology policies, while recognizing the urgency of removing proximate causes of grave sin
Timestamp:
00:22 - Discussing Dr. Monroe's role as Superintendent in carrying forth the mission of the Church
01:44 - Exploring Dr. Monroe's vision for his tenure as Superintendent, focusing on formation and Catholic identity
05:02 - Examining the successes of the Diocese of Charlotte in terms of students' faith journeys and pursuit of excellence
07:35 - Discussing the challenges faced by Catholic schools in ensuring a shared understanding of the mission
11:02 - Addressing the challenges of low budgets, teacher salaries, and intellectual formation in Catholic education
16:41 - Exploring Dr. Monroe's journey to becoming a Superintendent at a young age
20:44 - Discussing the characteristics of a good Superintendent, including boldly communicating the mission and working closely with the bishop
25:58 - Examining the challenges posed by technology and social media in Catholic education
29:19 - Discussing the Diocese of Charlotte's approach to technology, including removing phones from schools and reevaluating one-to-one device programs
32:43 - Exploring the hypothetical scenario of banning personal devices in all diocesan schools and the importance of a gradual approach to change
35:29 - Discussing the sudden introduction of technology in schools and the need for a more gradual approach to removing digital distractions
37:47 - Examining the timeline for implementing changes in technology policies and the importance of working with various stakeholders 42:25 - Discussing resources to explain the benefits of fewer digital distractions to parents and administrators
44:01 - Concluding the conversation and appreciating Dr. Monroe's vision and dedication to Catholic education
Resources and Links:
• Watch this episode on Youtube
• Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts
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Dr. Johann D'Souza
Clinical Psychologist
Values First Therapy
LinkedIn
X(Twitter)
Dr. Greg Monroe
Superintendent
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