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Sharing the Good with Dr. Denise Ball
by Dr. Denise Ball
Welcome to Sharing the Good with Dr. Denise Ball, a podcast celebrating the people, ideas, and practices that inspire us to lead with purpose and cultivate communities where others can thrive. Through authentic conversations with educators, school leaders, authors, researchers, and ministry leaders, Dr. Denise Ball explores topics including school culture, leadership, belonging, faith, innovation, teacher retention, professional learning, and the joy of the work. Whether you are leading a school, serving a parish, supporting educators, or simply seeking encouragement, each episode is designed to leave you with practical ideas, renewed hope, and a reminder that sharing the good can transform communities.
Episodes
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Episode 8 | Clarity and Consistency: Helping Middle School Students Know What Success Looks Like
Episode 8 | Clarity and Consistency: Helping Middle School Students Know What Success Looks Like The Middle School Culture Blueprint: Reflections from the Field What if one of the greatest gifts we can give middle school students is helping them understand what is expected, what success looks…
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Episode 7 | Culture by Design, Not by Default | Dr. Anita Harkins-Mehsling
With 36 years of experience in education, Dr. Harkins-Mehsling shares thoughtful reflections on intentional leadership, collective efficacy, courageous conversations, and protecting the dignity of every person in the school community. Throughout this inspiring conversation, we explore: Why...
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Episode 6 | Belonging by Design: Helping Middle School Students Feel Seen, Known, and Needed re: The Middle School Culture Blueprint: Reflections from the Field
Episode 6 | Belonging by Design: Helping Middle School Students Feel Seen, Known, and Needed The Middle School Culture Blueprint: Reflections from the Field Featuring members of the Holy Redeemer Catholic School community in Kensington, Maryland. What does it take to create a middle school…
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Episode 5 | Joy, Formation, and Purpose: Sustaining Middle School Teachers for the Long Run
Thankful Thursday! There is SO much good happening in our Catholic schools, and what a privilege it is to share it! Episode 5 of The Middle School Culture Blueprint: Reflections from the Field features an inspiring conversation with three wonderful educators from School of the Incarnation in the...
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Episode 4 | Middle School Culture Blueprint | Reflections | Middle School Team as the Engine
What happens when middle school teachers stop functioning as separate classrooms and begin thinking and working as one team? In Episode 4 of The Middle School Culture Blueprint: Reflections from the Field, Dr. Denise Ball welcomes Mary Peters, a veteran middle school educator at St. Anne Catholic...
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Episode 3 | University Lens: Preparing and Supporting Middle School Educators
This is what an educational community looks like. What a gift to spend time in conversation with four university leaders who are deeply committed to the preparation, formation, and ongoing support of educators: Dr. Michael O’Connor, from the Roche Center for Catholic Education at Boston College;...
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The Middle School Culture Blueprint-Reflections from the Field | Episode 2 | Why Professional Learning…Is it Important or Just One More Thing? with Lynsie Reavis
Episode 2 | Why Professional Learning…Is it Important or Just One More Thing? What makes professional learning worthy of a teacher’s time? In Episode 2 of The Middle School Culture Blueprint: Reflections from the Field, I am joined by Lynsie Reavis, Director for Educational Programs for the...
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Welcome Message!
Thank you for stopping in or listening to Sharing the Good with Dr. Denise Ball. I am honored to host amazing educators, school leaders, and those striving to make a difference in education. When we train our eyes to see the good, amazing things happen! It is easy to share the good...thank you…
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Cultivating JOY -Part I with Dr. Denise Ball presented by Marymount University
Cultivating JOY Part I: Creating School Cultures Where Christ Is Magnified What does it look like to intentionally cultivate a school culture where educators feel seen, supported, and called to thrive, and where Jesus Christ is magnified in the daily life of the community? Recorded as part of...
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JOY IN THE WORK | Episode 4 | Father Pawel Sass | Pastor-Principal Partnership
When we talk about Catholic education, school leadership, and positive school culture, there is an essential partnership I believe we need to discuss more: the pastor-principal relationship. I have been blessed throughout my career to serve alongside amazing priests and to have mentors like Msgr....
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Joy in the Work | Episode 3 | Joy, Belonging, and the Power of Community A Conversation with Dr. Joy Roberts
JOY IN THE WORK | Episode 3: Joy, Belonging, and the Power of Community What a joy it was to welcome Dr. Joy Roberts to Sharing the Good with Dr. Denise Ball for a wonderful conversation about joy, belonging, relationships, and the power of community. Joy is the co-founder and president of...
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Joy in the Work | Episode 2: Make Room for Joy
Joy in the Work | Episode 2: Make Room for Joy What happens when we create environments where people have permission to learn, take risks, make mistakes, and grow together? In Episode 2 of Joy in the Work, Dr. Denise Ball welcomes Dr. Nicci Dowd for a thoughtful conversation about making room for...
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Middle School Culture Blueprint: Reflections from the Field - Episode 1
Middle School Culture Blueprint: Reflections from the Field Creating a Positive Start to the 2026–2027 School Year I am grateful to host this conversation with Catholic educators, school leaders, and diocesan leaders who are serving and making a difference in and for middle school communities....
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Joy in the Work | Episode 1: Lead with Joy
What if joy was not something we waited to find in our work, but something we intentionally chose to lead with? In the first episode of the Joy in the Work series, Dr. Denise Ball welcomes Dr. Christina Mendez-Hall for a heartfelt conversation about choosing joy as educators and school leaders....
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What will be the legacy of my words?
Words rarely disappear when the conversation ends. They can linger in a heart, shape a relationship, awaken curiosity, restore confidence, offer forgiveness, or become part of the story another person carries forward. After spending several days in the presence of my mother- and father-in-law…
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Words Have Power, Episode 1
Words can encourage, affirm, and create a sense of belonging, or leave a lasting impact in ways we may not realize. In this first episode of the Words Have Power series, Dr. Denise Ball invites educators and school leaders to reflect on the language they use and how intentional words can help…
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Wisdom from Oxford: What Are We Taking Home with Drs. Ball, Dowd, McMillan & Roberts
Sitting atop the Oxford Castle mound, I found myself reflecting on the extraordinary gift of being in Oxford among scholars from around the world. To be welcomed as a researcher into a community filled with such innovative, curious, and brilliant minds is both humbling and deeply inspiring....
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Joy of the Work: Belonging, Retention, and School Culture | Episode 3
In the final episode of the three-part Summer Series, Belonging, School Culture, and the Joy of the Work, host Dr. Denise Ball welcomes back Dr. Anita Harkins-Mehsling, Associate Superintendent for the Archdiocese of Omaha. Denise and Anita explore the important connection between belonging, joy,...
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Building a Culture That Lasts: The Leadership Behind Thriving Schools | Dr. Anita Harkins-Mehsling
Reflection Question Before listening to today's conversation, I invite you to pause for just a moment. When someone walks into your school for the very first time, what do they experience before anyone says a single word? What do they see, what do they feel, and what do they notice? As you listen...
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Where Belonging Begins: Building School Cultures Where Everyone Thrives | Dr. Anita Harkins-Mehsling
Where Belonging Begins: Building School Cultures Where Everyone Thrives Reflection Question: Think about a time when you truly felt you belonged. What did someone do, or what did the environment communicate, that made you feel seen, valued, and welcomed? As you listen today, consider how you…
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The Gift of Community: How Fellowship Helps Us Flourish | Karina Lepkowski
The Gift of Community: How Fellowship Helps Us Flourish What makes a school, parish, or organization feel like home? In this episode of Sharing the Good with Dr. Denise Ball, I am delighted to welcome you, as your host, to a heartfelt conversation with Karina Lepkowski, Principal of Most Holy...
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The Power of Fellowship: Building Belonging Through Authentic Relationships | Dr. Nicci Dowd
What transforms a group of people into a true community? In this episode of Sharing the Good with Dr. Denise Ball, I welcome Dr. Nicci Dowd, Assistant Professor at Marymount University, researcher, educator, and co-author, for a thoughtful conversation on the transformative power of fellowship....
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Channel Welcome
Welcome to Sharing the Good with Dr. Denise Ball! I am so grateful you are here. This channel is a place where educators, leaders, authors, ministry partners, and friends come together to celebrate the good happening in our schools and communities. Through meaningful conversations, practical...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Sharing the Good with Dr. Denise Ball, a podcast celebrating the people, ideas, and practices that inspire us to lead with purpose and cultivate communities where others can thrive.
Through authentic conversations with educators, school leaders, authors, researchers, and ministry leaders, Dr. Denise Ball explores topics including school culture, leadership, belonging, faith, innovation, teacher retention, professional learning, and the joy of the work.
Whether you are leading a school, serving a parish, supporting educators, or simply seeking encouragement, each episode is designed to leave you with practical ideas, renewed hope, and a reminder that sharing the good can transform communities.
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