# You’ve Got This: Advice for New (and Veteran) Catholic School Principals

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Podcast: [The Catholic School Leaders Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-catholic-school-leaders-podcast-6760827)
Published: 2025-08-15T20:18:42+00:00
Episode link: https://cslp.bepodcast.network/episodes/you-ve-got-this-advice-for-new-and-veteran-catholic-school-principals
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## Resource

🎙️ Episode Title: " You’ve Got This: Advice for New (and Veteran) Catholic School Principals" 👤 Host: John Mihalyo 👥 Guest: Julie Delaney, Retired Catholic School Principal & Parish Development Leader 🎧 Episode Summary: In this reflective and wisdom-packed episode, John sits down with recently retired principal Julie Delaney to explore the most valuable lessons she learned from 17 years of leading a Catholic school. Whether you’re a brand-new administrator or a seasoned principal, Julie’s honest, insightful, and faith-filled reflections offer practical takeaways for building stronger school communities. From managing parent relationships and navigating tough conversations, to the importance of mission, faculty culture, and self-care—this episode is a must-listen for Catholic school leaders at every stage of their journey. 💡 What You’ll Learn: Why your mission, vision, and goals must be visible and lived—not just written. The importance of face-to-face conversations and how empathy can defuse tension. How to balance transparency with confidentiality in parent communication. Tips for effective faculty hiring —and the cost of desperation hires. Why over-communicating isn't overkill —and how to do it without being repetitive. How to use discipline as formation rooted in mercy and faith. The blessing and challenge of evangelization in today’s Catholic schools . How to guard your time, avoid burnout, and take care of yourself without guilt . Julie’s advice to her first-year self —and to anyone starting their leadership journey. 🔗 Resources Mentioned: 🎧 Listen to Julie’s earlier episode on Pastor–Principal Partnerships ☕ Book a virtual coffee conversation with John at Elementary Advancement Solutions: 👉 Schedule here Visit Elementary Advancement Solutions for great resour…

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