Brother Peter Pontolillo: A Witness to History at NCEA

Brother Peter Pontolillo of Chaminade-Madonna College Prep School in Hollywood, FL spoke with NCEA about the changes he's witnessed over the past 47 consecutive NCEA conventions in which he's attended.

Outgoing NCEA President Speaks About the Role of Technology in Catholic Education

On the last day of the 2013 NCEA Annual Convention, we had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Karen Ristau, outgoing President of NCEA.

Awe-Inspiring Lessons

Nirmala "Nimmy" Thomas is an elementary school teacher whose enthusiasm for teaching is palpable. During her Wednesday session, "Fire-Breathing Dragons in the Bible and More Awe-Inspiring Lessons" she demonstrated the many creative ways she helps capture the hearts and minds of her sixth, seventh and eighth graders.

Her ingenuity is not just inspiring, it's also affordable. She shared many easy-to-create lessons with attendees, including the following:

2013 Secondary Schools Department Educational Excellence Awards

On Wednesday, NCEA presented that 2013 Secondary Schools Department Educational Excellence Awards.

Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti Receives Pope John Paul II Seminary Leadership Award #NCEA2013

The Rev. Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, clinical associate professor of pastoral studies and director of the doctor of ministry program in the School of Theology and Religious Studies at The Catholic University of America, received the 2013 Pope John Paul II Seminary Leadership Award at the NCEA President's Dinner.

We sat down to speak with Msgr. Rosetti about the merits of a healthy seminary and its impact on the future of catholic leadership.