Board Member News -- D. J. Cole, Treasurer How long have you been on the CEA board? “I joined the board in 2017 and currently serve as Treasurer and as a member of the Finance and Executive Committees.” Why is CEA important to Catholic schools? “CEA makes it possible for [...]
Question 1: As a parent, how has CEA helped make Catholic education attainable and affordable for your family? “We wanted to raise our daughter in our Catholic faith. Thankfully, we are able to send her to Catholic School because of the tuition assistance from CEA. CEA has made Catholic School affordable [...]
This past year has been full of miracles and blessings from donating my kidney to a stranger in January to cliff jumping in the Aegean Sea in August. In September, God surprised me with the amazing opportunity to join the CEA dream team. I have been with CEA for about [...]
Board Member News -- Fr. Tom Eckert C.S.C. How long have you been on the CEA board? “This is my sixth year serving on the Board of Directors of Catholic Education Arizona. I have had the privilege during this time serving as a Board Member, and have also [...]
CEA Associate: Caitlin Wooten “My name is Caitlin Wooten, and I am Finance Manager at CEA. I have been with CEA for two years. Prior to coming to CEA, I worked at the Arizona Department of Revenue for nearly five years. My focus at ADOR was economic research with [...]
Corporate News -- BBVA Why did your corporation decide to work with CEA through the Low-Income Corporate Tax Credit? “The State of Arizona allows businesses to claim income tax credits for contributions to school tuition organizations (STOs) in order to support eligible children who qualify for federal free or reduced lunch programs. [...]
Putting money toward causes that help others obtain an education is a noble cause that many community-minded individuals support. In many places in the United States, there are community drives, charities, and other ways for people to do this. Scholarships are often created in people’s names to honor them, or [...]
Corporations That Care Interview with Sandra McGann, Realtor with Realty One Group Why did your corporation decide to work with CEA through the Low-Income Corporate Tax Credit? I see the need in the Catholic Schools, and I want to give because my daughter attends St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School. CEA [...]
In today’s highly-competitive job market, a college education sets candidates apart. To get the best jobs, candidates need a quality education along with experience and other credentials. However, many students who come from underserved families struggle to gain access to the education they deserve, let alone graduate successfully. Bridging the [...]
I have been with CEA for two years. My responsibilities entail daily operations from phones, IT, phone operations, customer assistance for school and parishes. I have been with the Diocese of Phoenix for seven years, having previously worked at Bourgade Catholic High School and St. Jerome Catholic School. We were [...]
