February 2022 - Catholic Education Arizona

Brad Anderson, Vice President of Sales for Cigna, Shares Cigna’s Commitment to Employees, Customers, and Community and How Tax Credits Fit Into the Company’s Philanthropic Philosophy with Nancy Padberg, President & CEO of CEA

Brad Anderson, Vice President of Sales for Cigna, Shares Cigna’s Commitment to Employees, Customers, and Community and How Tax Credits Fit Into the Company’s Philanthropic Philosophy with Nancy Padberg, President & CEO of CEA

cea_admin2022-02-25T08:19:04-07:00February 25th, 2022|Podcasts|

{podcast} Cigna is a company that offers a variety of health services ranging from supplemental health to dental and vision. The organization believes that physical and mental health work together and that individuals need to prioritize both — figuring out how to balance the two. Brad Anderson, VP of Sales [...]

Dan Salter, General Manager for Dignity Memorial, and Nancy Padberg, MBA, CEA’s Pres. & CEO, Discuss Long-Term Benefits of a Strong Educational Foundation, Opportunities Provided by Boys Hope Girls Hope, and Benefits for CEA’s Corporate Partners

Dan Salter, General Manager for Dignity Memorial, and Nancy Padberg, MBA, CEA’s Pres. & CEO, Discuss Long-Term Benefits of a Strong Educational Foundation, Opportunities Provided by Boys Hope Girls Hope, and Benefits for CEA’s Corporate Partners

cea_admin2022-02-14T11:34:26-07:00February 18th, 2022|Podcasts|

{podcast} What many business owners in Arizona may not realize is that they have the opportunity to support their communities in simple ways that don't require significant time and effort. Dignity Memorial is just one business that does this — directing its tax dollars to support Boys Hope Girls Hope [...]

D.J. Cole, Chairman of CCMC and CEA Board Member, Reflects on the Importance of Catholic Education, CEA’s Dedication to Underserved Children, and Benefits of Corporate and Individual Tax Credits with Nancy Padberg, CEO of CEA

D.J. Cole, Chairman of CCMC and CEA Board Member, Reflects on the Importance of Catholic Education, CEA’s Dedication to Underserved Children, and Benefits of Corporate and Individual Tax Credits with Nancy Padberg, CEO of CEA

cea_admin2022-01-31T07:26:45-07:00February 11th, 2022|Podcasts|

{podcast} D.J. Cole has been serving as Treasurer on the Board of Directors at Catholic Education Arizona for over four years and offering both professional and financial perspective on the CEA Finance Committee. Nancy Padberg and the team were thrilled to have D.J. Cole on the Creating Future Leaders Podcast [...]

Alumni Showcase: Armando Bernasconi

Alumni Showcase: Armando Bernasconi

cea_admin2022-02-07T15:49:27-07:00February 7th, 2022|Articles, Success Stories|

Saint Mary Basha '89 Seton Catholic High School '93 Background: Out of 8 children, I was the 4th born to Santino and Socorro Bernasconi. My mother Socorro whose name means “help” in Spanish was a Precious Blood Sister at the age of 16. At the same time, my father, Santino, [...]

The Rohde Family

The Rohde Family

cea_admin2022-02-07T08:37:40-07:00February 4th, 2022|Success Stories|

I am so grateful to CEA and everyone who makes this possible through their state tax dollars. You are the reason my daughter is able to attend the school that is the best fit for her. I know she deserves the chance at a Catholic education and I will forever be grateful to all of you!

Jim Pogge joins CEA as the Director of Development

Jim Pogge joins CEA as the Director of Development

cea_admin2022-02-07T11:29:26-07:00February 4th, 2022|Articles|

Jim Pogge joins CEA as the Director of Development, focusing on Corporate Relations and Corporate Tax Credits. Jim joins us after 3 ½ years as the Director of Advancement at Seton Catholic Preparatory in Chandler, Arizona. At Seton, Jim’s Advancement Team directed the annual fund, resurrected fundraising events, spearheaded corporate [...]

Notre Dame Prep Raises $9,000+ For Teen Mental Health

Notre Dame Prep Raises $9,000+ For Teen Mental Health

cea_admin2022-02-04T18:04:32-07:00February 3rd, 2022|Press|

The 2nd Annual Saints 5K proves to be a win for teens.

Catholic Education Arizona Celebrates Catholic Schools Week

Catholic Education Arizona Celebrates Catholic Schools Week

cea_admin2022-02-03T13:56:39-07:00February 2nd, 2022|Press|

PHOENIX, AZ (February 2, 2022) - National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic Education in the United States. It commences on Sunday, January 30, 2022 and concludes on Sunday, February 5, 2022. The theme this week is faith, excellence and service. The week provides the opportunity for [...]

CDO Update: February 2022

CDO Update: February 2022

cea_admin2022-02-04T17:42:57-07:00February 1st, 2022|Articles|

February – Month to Remember “Heart Health” When we hear “heart health”, we think about EKG’s, nutrition and activity to promote longevity and happiness in our lives. I want to take that a step further and include our willingness to serve as another important aspect of “heart health.” When I [...]

Letter from President & CEO: February 2022

Letter from President & CEO: February 2022

cea_admin2022-02-04T17:45:21-07:00February 1st, 2022|Articles|

Dear Friends, Happy Saint Valentine’s Day! Saint Valentine was a 3rd-Century Roman Saint commemorated in Christianity on February 14 and has been associated with courtly love. We are filled with another kind of love - love for one another, as we continue to lift others out of despair, loneliness, lack [...]