PHOENIX, AZ (March 9, 2020) —Nancy Padberg, President and CEO of Catholic Education Arizona, shared, “We are happy to announce that we now serve the Disabled/Displaced students that qualify for the corporate tax credit. Our Catholic schools provide a safe and welcoming environment and instill in students the value of [...]
PHOENIX, AZ (March 6, 2020) — Many people don’t get excited about April 15 tax deadlines, or June 30 corporate commitments, but Catholic Education Arizona does. They are a School Tuition Organization serving the Diocese of Phoenix 38 Catholic schools. Arizona is one of about 17 states that have a [...]
Serving pre-K through eighth grade, Saints Simon and Jude Catholic School is fully accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) and has been delivering high-quality Catholic education for over 65 years. Students' test scores are well above Diocesan standards and many Sts. Simon and Jude graduates go on to [...]
PHOENIX, AZ (March 5, 2020) — In a new publication co-written by Colleen McCoy-Cejka and colleague Crystal Brooks, Catholic schools are given a framework for program development to serve students with various levels of need. Setting the Table: A Guide for Diversified Learner Program Development in Catholic Schools was released [...]
What’s happening in Marketing and Development? All things Video, Audio, and Social Media for starters. We have produced our first 30 second TV spot look for it in March and April on Channel 12, and you just may recognize the voice! We hosted our first Webinar for the Arizona Society [...]
Sacred Heart Catholic School, Prescott, AZ Question #1: Parent: How has CEA helped make Catholic education attainable and affordable for your family? “For our family, we wouldn't be able to send our kids to a Catholic School without the help of CEA. It is challenging when you have a big [...]
Queen of Peace in Mesa Class of 1984 Seton Catholic High School (now Seton Catholic Preparatory) Class of 1988 Background: “I was born in Mesa, AZ and am a second generation Mexican/American. I attended grade school at Queen of Peace in Mesa, AZ and Graduated high school in 1988 from [...]
I started with CEA on January 13, 2020 as Advancement Parish Liaison. My responsibilities include visiting parishes throughout the state and educating the parishioners about CEA’s mission and how they can benefit from CEA and help provide a Catholic education to underserved children. I have a very diverse background including [...]
July 2020 is just around the corner and Corporate Season is upon us once again! This year, Catholic Education Arizona (CEA) is not only partaking in the Low-Income Corporate Tax Credit program, we are also offering our corporate partners the opportunity to claim an Arizona Disabled/Displaced Tax Credit. For all [...]
When Ashley Ezell, fourth grade teacher at St. Francis Xavier, was 12 years old, she received the diagnosis of being legally blind. An impairment that runs in her family, Stargardt macular degeneration, does not stop Mrs. Ezell from commanding her classroom. Her diagnosis does not define her role in life, [...]
