The Next Class 2.0 Podcast
1) Season 6 - Episode 5 - Board best practices
Join this thought-provoking podcast as Erin Barisano talks with Catholic Education Services President Rob Birdsell and Kent Hickey on the transformative power of Catholic school boards. They explore w...Show More
2) Season 6 - Episode 4 - John Reyes & Angela Mitchell
Join Rob Birdsell and Erin Barisano in this episode as they engage in a thought-provoking dialogue with John Reyes, Director of Research and Program Evaluation, and Angela Mitchell, Director of Leader...Show More
3) Season 6 - Episode 3 - Brandon Jacobs
Join Rob Birdsell and Kent Hickey as they dive into a thought-provoking episode with Brandon Jacobs, Search Consultant at Carney, Sandoe & Associates, as they explore the ever-evolving landscape of le...Show More
4) Season 6 - Episode 2 - Marco Clark
In this episode, Dr. Erin Barisano and Rob Birdsell connect with Marco Clark to kick things off. The conversation explores what excites Marco most about college life and how he’s navigating this new c...Show More
5) Season 6 - Pilot
Kicking off season 6 of The Next Class 2.0, host Robert Birdsell is joined by returning co-hosts Dr. Erin Barisano and Kent Hickey, along with new producer Carlos Cárdenas. This season introduces a re...Show More
6) Episode 11 - Ashling Preston
In this special unedited edition of The Next Class, hosts Rob Birdsell and Erin Barisano welcome Ashling Kelly Preston, Associate Director of Government Relations for the U.S. Conference of Catholic B...Show More
7) Episode 10 - Kirsten Oates
In this episode of The Next Class, Rob Birdsell and Kent Hickey sit down with spiritual leadership coach Kirsten Oates. With a background spanning law, consulting, and executive strategy at the Center...Show More
8) Episode 9 - Kerry Robinson
In this powerful episode, hosts Rob Birdsell and Erin Barisano sit down with Kerry Alys Robinson, President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, to explore the vital role of faith, leadership, and servi...Show More
9) Episode 8 - Jeff Thielman
In this episode of Next Class 2.0, hosts Rob Birdsell and Kent Hickey welcomes Jeff Thielman, President and CEO of the International Institute of New England. Jeff shares his unique journey from his J...Show More
10) Episode 7 - Ed Jennings
In this episode, hosts Rob Birdsell, Kent Hickey, and Erin Barisno sit down with Ed Jennings, CEO of Quick Base, for an insightful conversation about leadership, adaptability, and lifelong learning. ...Show More