Pictured: Xavier College Prep students pictured with Colleen McCoy-Cejka, (Director at CEA), Sister Joanie Nuckols (XCP Principal), Tim White (VP of Meritage Homes), Caitlin Wooten (Finance Manager at CEA), and Sister Joan Fitzgerald (XCP President). Why did your corporation decide to work with CEA through the Low-Income Corporate Tax Credit? [...]
2019 provided a year of celebration as the Diocese of Phoenix reached the milestone of 50 years of service to its faithful. A variety of events were held to commemorate this historic event. In alignment with our Mission, CEA presented a $50,000 gift through the Annual Crozier Gala to support [...]
Joanna Guadalupe Garcia, MA., Xavier College Preparatory, Class of 2010 Background: “I am the proud daughter of two immigrant parents who fled from the civil wars in Colombia and El Salvador. Their resilience and determination to provide my sister, Gina Garcia XCP ’14, and me with brighter and equitable futures [...]
Deb Preach, Chief Development Officer “I am starting my fourth year with Catholic Education Arizona and currently serve as the Chief Development Officer and School Liaison. My role includes all things scholarship related, FAIR administration, Marketing and Development administration, Corporate Acquisition and retention, Sponsorships, School and Diocese Relationships, HR / [...]
Why did your corporation decide to work with CEA through the Low-Income Corporate Tax Credit? “We researched the various ‘STOs’ and received some external referrals. CEAZ really stood out. We were happy with what we learned and moved forward with them [CEAZ]. It gives us a great opportunity to make available this [...]
As we begin the Advent season, the Development and Marketing Team has been preparing and communicating through a variety of channels about the importance of taking the AZ Private Education Tax Credit. We find ourselves explaining the benefits of taking the credit daily on the phone, in our parishes and [...]
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 [...]
Alumni Testimonial: Kate Tax Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral School - ‘19, Xavier College Preparatory- ‘23, Creighton University- ‘27 Background: I was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. I was raised by my mother Christine, and my father Christopher. I have a younger Brother named Connor who is a rising [...]
