Marist Conversation Series Focuses on Strategic Priorities

5/26/2021

Facilitated by Marist School Principal Mr. Kevin Mullally, the Marist Conversation Series features Marist administrators discussing the five priorities of Strategic Plan 2025 and its bold vision of providing a world-class Catholic education that prepares students to lead and serve with compassion, integrity, and a sense of purpose.

Conversation on Strategic Priority 1: Be Unwaveringly Marist
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Featured Marist Administrators:
Fr. Bill Rowland, S.M., President
Mr. Kevin Mullally, Principal

In this conversation, you will hear how Marist School remains steadfast in its Marist identity while fulfilling the mission of forming young people in the image of Christ. We will address these important questions among others:

How does Marist School demonstrate fidelity to the spiritual tradition of the Marists (Society of Mary)?

What ongoing education is provided to the Marist School community (alumni, faculty/staff, students) in the Marist Way of living the Gospel?

How does Marist School foster relationships with Society of Mary schools worldwide?

Conversation on Strategic Priority 2: Excel in Academics
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Featured Marist Administrators:

Mr. Kevin Mullally, Principal
Mrs. Molly Carlin, Dean of Faculty

Mrs. Kim Premoli, Academic Dean

In this conversation, you will hear how Marist School provides an academic education of excellence that teaches students to think critically and creatively in collaboration with others. We will address these important questions among others:

How does Marist School support and grow our academic program of distinction with innovative teaching techniques as well as technology-rich, experiential, and interdisciplinary learning?

How does Marist personalize each student’s academic experience?

How does Marist attract, develop, and retain faculty and staff committed to the mission of the school?

Conversation on Strategic Priority 3: Educate the Whole Child – Part 1

Focusing on Student Programming

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Featured Marist Administrators:

Mr. Kevin Mullally, Principal

Mrs. Molly Carlin, Foundations Director

Mrs. Patty Montague, Director of Counseling

Mr. Brian Freel, Director of Campus Ministry

In this conversation, you will hear how Marist School attends to the non-academic needs of our students through best-in-class campus ministry and counseling programs and a special focus on nurturing our youngest students. We will address these important questions among others:

How does Marist School enhance the spiritual practice of our students?

How does Marist provide emotional, social, and academic support for students?

How does Marist’s Foundations program address the unique needs of 7th and 8th grade students?

Conversation on Strategic Priority 3: Educate the Whole Child – Part 2

Focusing on Student Activities

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Featured Marist Administrators:

Mr. Kevin Mullally, Principal

Dr. Michael Bieze, Fine Arts Department Chair

Mrs. Amelia Luke, Director of Campus & Student Activities
Mr. Tommy Marshall, Athletic Director

In this conversation, you will hear about the wide variety of opportunities Marist School has for students to explore passions and talents in athletics, fine arts, and other areas of interest. We will address these important questions among others:

How do Marist School’s extracurricular activities broaden students’ perspectives and help them determine who they are and what they are called to do?

How has Marist invested in spaces for experiential and interdisciplinary learning to take place?

Conversation on Strategic Priority 4: Form Global-Ready Servant Leaders

Premieres Thursday, April 29 at 7 p.m. on YouTube

Featured Marist Administrators:

Mr. Kevin Mullally, Principal
Mr. Jose Gregory, Social Studies Teacher
Mrs. Bernadette Naro, Campus Minister
Ms. LaRita Williams, Director of Inclusion & Diversity

In this conversation, you will hear how Marist School prepares students to work with others, including those with different backgrounds and perspectives, by emphasizing constructive dialogue, community outreach, and spiritual practice as the cornerstones of Christ-centered global readiness. We will address these important questions:

What opportunities does Marist School provide for students to engage in constructive dialogue?

How is service and leadership woven throughout the curriculum and student experience?

How does Marist leverage the international network of the Society of Mary to provide meaningful learning experiences for students?

Conversation on Strategic Priority 5: Secure Our Future

Premieres Wednesday, May 26 at 7 p.m. on YouTube

Featured Marist Administrators:
Fr. Bill Rowland, S.M., President
Mr. Kevin Mullally, Principal
Mr. James Byrne '83, Vice President for Enrollment & Operations
Mrs. Linda MacLean, Vice President for Finance
Mrs. Angela Dorsey, Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Mr. Bill Roche '76, Chairman, Board of Trustees

In this conversation, you will hear how Marist School ensures our future by practicing sound financial management and creating and nurturing a culture of philanthropy. We will address these important questions among others:

How does Marist School make its educational experience accessible to as many students as possible?

How does Marist School fund innovative programs and enhance the campus, and what are the priorities?

How does philanthropy help Marist’s daily operations and ensure a solid financial footing for the future?

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