Forming Parents: A Leader Insights Panel Discussion

Familiaris Podcast for Catholic School Leaders · Feb 26, 2026 · 1h 4m

Guests:

- Katie Elrod, Head of School at Montrose School in Medfield, MA

- Mary Keenley, Principal at St. Theresa School in Palatine, IL

- Kevin Powers, Head of School at St. Thomas More Academy in South Bend, IN

In this episode, we discuss:

- What parent formation looks like across three very different Catholic school contexts: from an independent classical school, an all-girls independent school, and an archdiocesan parish school

- Why parent formation can’t be owned by just one person on staff, and how to build a whole-school culture of relationship with parents

- The fears and anxieties…