Tony Hernandez, Principal of Immaculate Conception Catholic School, and Jeff Leonard, Board Member, Reflect on the Growth of Catholic Education in the Verde Valley and How Tax Credits Change Lives with Nancy Padberg, Pres. & CEO of CEA

2021-12-02T07:17:13-07:00December 17th, 2021|Podcasts|

{podcast} Tony Hernandez, Principal of Immaculate Conception Catholic School, and Jeff Leonard who serves as a Board Member, recently visited the Creating Future Leaders Podcast to discuss the growth of Catholic education in the Verde Valley.   Tony Hernandez became the Principal of Immaculate Conception two years ago, after many [...]

Jennifer Ellis and Andrea Boring, Co-hosts of The Bishop’s Hour, Discuss Catholic Education, General Tax Credit Misconceptions & Personal Experiences, and Collaboration With Partners with Deb Preach and Colleen McCoy-Cejka at CEA

2021-12-02T07:18:39-07:00December 10th, 2021|Podcasts|

{podcast} Jennifer Ellis and Andrea Boring, cohosts of The Bishop’s Hour Podcast, recently sat down with Deb Preach and Colleen McCoy-Cejka of Catholic Education Arizona to discuss the benefits of Catholic education and the impact it has had on each of their lives. Each of the podcast hosts are mothers [...]

CTODP/ CEA Founder and Retired Superintendent MaryBeth Mueller Discusses the Origins of Tax Credit Legislation in Arizona and the Growing Pains of Organizational Success with Colleen McCoy-Cejka

2021-12-02T07:19:38-07:00December 3rd, 2021|Podcasts|

{podcast} In 1998, the Private Education Tax Credit was passed in Arizona, which revolutionized private education at the time. At the onset of this legislation, Catholic Education Arizona (CEA), previously known as Catholic Tuition Organization for the Diocese of Phoenix (CTODP), was created, a school tuition organization that turns tax [...]

CEA Corporate Breakfasts – Creating Future Leaders through Corporate Tax Credits

2021-12-08T09:20:45-07:00December 1st, 2021|Articles|

The Best Kept Secret in Arizona! As part of our Marketing efforts with the goal of increasing our Corporate Tax Credit support, CEA has partnered with many of our schools for Corporate Outreach events.  These brief yet informative events have been designed as educational opportunities for business owners, school [...]

CDO Update: December 2021

2021-12-06T15:49:52-07:00December 1st, 2021|Articles|

The Reason for the Season For many, Christmas is about spending time with family and friends. It’s about making memories that will last a lifetime.  It is the time to touch every heart with love and care, with the promise of a bright future ahead. However, beneath the hustle and [...]

The Bigg Family

2022-01-07T13:28:08-07:00December 1st, 2021|Success Stories|

It has always been our dream to have our daughter attend a school of her choice which focuses on faith, educational excellence, and community bonding. Catholic Education Arizona has made education attainable and affordable for the many needy families like mine.