Assistant Superintendent Board Member

Ronald T. Bowes ** East Club Drive

Pittsburgh, PA 15336

(H) 412-***-**** (W) 412-***-****

Office Fax 412-***-****

Email ******@*******.***

Experience:

Diocese of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA

Assistant Superintendent for Public Policy and Development

1995-Present

Director of Educational Planning and Development

Chair, Marketing and Communications Committee

1991-1995

Assists the Superintendent for Catholic Schools with strategic and long-range planning.

Represents the Diocese of Pittsburgh in the coordination of efforts with the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference to promote Catholic schools in Pennsylvania through appropriate legislation.

Establishes networking and mobilization of parents and other interested persons for developing and communicating support of legislation affecting Catholic schools.

Serves on various committees and boards to help promote and develop Catholic school programs.

Assists superintendent and other assistant superintendents and marketing consultants with the implementation of the Marketing-Communications Plan of the Catholic Schools Office.

Updates and reviews all regional school agreements.

Insures a well run sports program in all elementary schools.

Pittsburgh Public Schools

1974-1990

Teacher

Instructed 11th and 12th grades in United States History and Psychology.

Taught students in Center for Advanced Studies (the gifted programs).

Coached golf for seventeen years.

Major Work Accomplishments

Coordinated diocesan and state efforts to bring about corporate tax credits through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program.

Solicited approximately $46 million in tax credit gifts from businesses

for over an twelve-year period.

Introduced and Coordinated the “Play Like A Champion” Program out of the University of Notre Dame

October 2009

Initiated a Fantasy Baseball Program with the Pittsburgh Pirates

Directs, produces and hosts a weekly radio program, Education Plus on KQV 1410.

Produced The Scholastic Opportunity Scholarship Fund – A Resource Manual for Parishes and Schools.

Produced The Resource Handbook for Political Action Representatives.

Directs and produces all materials for the Diocese of Pittsburgh Golden Apple Award, which honors outstanding teachers and principals.

Produced and designed brochure Why Choose Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Pittsburgh.

Entreated the Carson Scholarship Fund in the Pittsburgh Catholic Schools.

Coordinated the formation and production of the Policies for Financing Elementary Schools.

Coordinated the formation and production of the Catholic School Safety and Security Manual.

Coordinated the formation and production of the Catholic School Sports Guidelines.

Produced the video for Catholic School Coach’s Accreditation.

Wrote and produced the brochure, “Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Pittsburgh.

Legislative Advocacy Network Handbook

Produced video, “Sports: A Guide for Catholic School Parents.”

Produced and designed brochure “Scholastic Opportunity Scholarship.”

Initiated a Homeless Children’s Education Fund Essay Contest, which raises thousands of dollars for this charity.

Coordinated and hosted four state elementary school basketball championships.

Education

University of Notre Dame, Play Like A Champion today Training Program – received certification

2009

National Institute for School Leadership Program Certification

2008-Present

Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA

Superintendent Letter of Eligibility Program

2003

Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA

Continuing Professional Education – 180 hours

2003

Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA

Doctorate of Arts in History and Philosophy

1982

Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA

M.A.T.

1969

Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA

B.A. in Political Science

1967

Military

1969-1971

United States Army, First Lieutenant

Director of Personnel and Community Activities; Post Adjutant; Military Personnel Officer; Casualty Officer; Survivor Assistant Officer; Army Emergency Relief Officer

Professional Activities

Member Serra Catholic High School Board

Member Seton-LaSalle High School Board

Member Central Catholic High School Board

2005-2012

2012-2016

2014-2016

Member Cardinal Wuerl North Catholic High School Board for Marketing and Electronic Portfolio

Member REACH (Road to Educational Achievement Through Choice) Alliance Board

1994-Present

Member: National Catholic Education Association

1991-Present

Member: Chief Administrators of Catholic Education

1991-Present

Member: Educational Excellence Network

1991-1999

Member: Judge, National History Day Committee

1983-1991

Duquesne University:

oMember: Duquesne Century Club of Distinguished Graduates

oMember: Duquesne Society

oDuquesne Alumni Association – Past President

oDukes Court – Past President

1990-Present

1985-Present

1982-1984

1981-1983

Community Service

Emergency Medical Certification

2011-2012

Usher and Greeter – St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish

2007-Present

Advisory Board – Homeless Children’s Education Fund

2007-Present

Coordinator: Veterans’ Leadership Program

2006-Present

Coordinator: Homeless Children’s Awareness Contest

2005-Present

Co-coordinator: World Peace Contest

1995-2005

Member, Ancient Order of Hibernians

2001-Present

Serra Club of Pittsburgh – Vice President

2001-2004

CCD teacher, St. Louise de Marillac Parish

1998-2004

Member: Emergency Operations Preparedness Committee,

CRP trained

2002-Present

Lector: St. Louise de Marillac Parish

1997-2004

Lector: Eucharistic Minister, St. Mary of Mercy

1998-2003

Board Member: Champions Association

1994-2002

Coordinator Youth Golf Program

1997-Present

Co-chairperson: Dwayne Woodruff Golf Classic

1996-1998

Member: Judge, CMS Mid-Atlantic Scholarship Committee

1995-2002

Co-moderator: Southwestern Pennsylvania Forensic League

1995-1996

Sponsor: International Reconciliation Conference, Northern Ireland

1992

Sponsor: National Youth Service Day

1992-Present

Member: St. Anthony School Programs Fund Raising Committee

1991-Present

Judge: National History Day Competition

1981-1991

Knights of Columbus

1980-Present

Sponsor: Red Cross Youth Service Club

1976-1991

Achievements

Paul Henkels Award for School Choice Advocacy

2016

University of Notre Dame Service Award

2015

University of Notre Dame, Play Like A Champion Certification

2010

Champions of Choice Award

2008

National Catholic Education Association Leonard DeFiore Parental Choice Advocate Award

2004

Community Service Award, The Champions Association

2001

Peace on Earth Award, Pittsburgh City Council

1997

Duquesne University Century Club of Distinguished Graduates

1990

Finalist, Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year

1983-1984

Fellowship, Carnegie-Mellon University

1975

Teacher of the Year, Gladstone High School

1974

Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM)

1971

Special Presentations

Developing the Champion in Every Child

University of Notre Dame NCEA, Pittsburgh, PA

Play Like A Champion Today Trainer

2010-2012

April 2014

Financial Summit on Catholic Schools NCEA, Chicago, IL

March 10, 2011

University of Notre Dame “You Can’t Have Catholic School Sports If You Don’t Have Catholic Schools”

2010

University of Notre Dame, “Coaching As Ministry”

2010

University of Notre Dame, “Financing At-Risk Catholic and Faith-Based Schools”

2009

University of Notre Dame, “Expanding Access to Catholic Education”

2009

Presenter, White House Summit on Inner City Children and Faith Based Schools

2008

Seminar Transforming Education in Pennsylvania – Archdiocese of Chicago

2008

University of Oxford, England – Public Schools v. Religious Schools

2007

Commencement Address, “The Real Meaning of Success,” Bishop Canevin Catholic High School – Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall

1997

University of Pittsburgh Institute of Politics, School Choice Forum

1996

University of Notre Dame, Hesburgh School of Public Policy, “School Choice: An Advocates Perspective”

1995

Presentations

The National Catholic Education Association Convention, Anaheim, CA

2009

The Catholic Education Foundation Symposium, John Paul II Center

2007

The National Catholic Education Association, Baltimore, Maryland

2007

Igniting the Revolution, Orlando, Florida

2003

The Value of Catholic Education Focus on the Issues, Cornerstone Television

2003

School Choice Panel Discussion, Inter-diocesan Meeting, Oglebay Park, Wheeling, West Virginia

2002

KDKA Radio Program (Supreme Court gives green light to school vouchers, debate the decision with Ron Cowell, head of an education policy center.)

2002

The White Oak Chamber of Commerce

2002

The Pittsburgh Rotary Club, “Tax Credits in Pennsylvania”

2001

Chief Administrators of Catholic Education Conference

1998

Knights of Columbus-Burgettstown, Apollo

1997

Pennsylvania Young Republican Leadership Conference

1997

Panel Member, Good Government Day

1996

Eastside Community Forum on Education

1996

Leadership Allegheny-Kiski Valley Debate: Vouchers vs. Traditional Finance

1996

Duquesne University, IDPEL Students

1996

Washington & Jefferson College, Public Forum on Vouchers

1995

Poale Zedeck Synagogue

1995

Guest Instructor: Graduate Course, Carlow College LaRoche College

1993

“Leading Catholic Education in a Complex world” a multi-media production for the chief Administrators of Catholic Education Conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

1992

“The REACH Movement; Wholesaling and Retailing Educational Choice” at the Tri-Diocesan Catholic Teachers’ Institute

1991

Over 60 presentations on Schools of Choice for parent groups and various other social, civic and educational institutions. Among these were:

oPleasant Hills Rotary Club

oCarnegie, Pennsylvania Rotary Club

oSerra Club of Pennsylvania

oWashington, Pennsylvania Inter-Racial Council

oUniversity of Pittsburgh

Television debates on education:

oPittsburgh’s Talking

oFrom Our Perspective

oPittsburgh Today

oThe Editors – Post Gazette

oPittsburgh Speakers

oRadio Programs:

KDKA, KQV, WQED, WORD-FM

Articles

“Catholic School Sports”, Pittsburgh Catholic

“Our Catholic School Students: Servants of God, Pittsburgh Catholic Magazine

Why We Need Catholic Schools, Pittsburgh Catholic Magazine

“Catholic School Sports and the Cardinal Virtues”, Pittsburgh

Catholic

May 2014

2015

Fall 2013

Fall 2012

“It’s Time for School Choice”, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

September 6, 2011

“School Choice for Parents: It’s Fair, Right and Just”, Pittsburgh Catholic

March 2, 2011

“Catholic Universities Make an Impact” Pittsburgh Catholic Magazine

Fall 2009

“How to Pass Corporate Tax Credits in Your State” NCEA Issues

Winter 2008

“Tax Credits: Salvation for Catholic Schools” Catholic Educator

Fall 2007

“Why Choose Private and Religious Schools Kidz ’n Communities Magazine

Winter 2006-2007

“PA Top Credits: Five Years Later” Momentum

February, 2007

“Faithful Citizenship in Action” Momentum

September/October 2004

“Sports Behavior Guide for Catholic School Parents” Momentum

February/March 2004

“Central Catholic Football” The Pittsburgh Catholic

December 20, 2003

“Business People Can Aid Catholic Schools” The Pittsburgh Catholic

October 3, 2003

“Pennsylvania Business Earn Tax Credits for Contributions to Education” Momentum Magazine

February/March 2003

“Eliminate Blaine Obstacles to School Choice” The Pittsburgh Catholic

December, 2002

“Back to School and the Voucher Fight” Pittsburgh Tribune Review

August 26, 2002

“The Super Bowl of School Choice” Pittsburgh Post Gazette

July 21, 2002

“Good Clergy Deserve a Groundswell of Support” The Pittsburgh Catholic

April 26, 2002

“Grocery Store Incident Reminder of God’s Precious Gift of Life” The Pittsburgh Catholic

February 22, 2002

“Credits Available to Aid Catholic Schools” The Pittsburgh Catholic

February 1, 2002

“A Powerful and Lasting Effect on Catholic Education” The Pittsburgh Catholic

November, 2001

“Approved by the Motion Picture Association of America” The Pittsburgh Catholic

August, 2001

“Retired Priests Remain a Source of Inspiration” The Pittsburgh Catholic

June 1, 2001

“School Choice and the Cry for Justice” The Pittsburgh Catholic

April, 2001

“The Very Best in Catholic School Sports” The Pittsburgh Catholic

March, 2001

“School Choice: The Day is Coming” Momentum Magazine, Vol. XXI

April/May, 2000

“Accreditation Enhances Catholic School Sports” Momentum Magazine, Vol. XXX

April/May, 1999

“Settling Long-standing School Problems” The Pittsburgh Catholic

February 19, 1999

“Parochial Schools, Urban Decline and Educational Reform” Pittsburgh Tribune Review

February 1, 1999

“Faithfully Observing the Lord’s Day” The Pittsburgh Catholic

August 14, 1998

“The Disappearance of Sunday Best” The Pittsburgh Catholic

May, 1998

“Improving Society Through School Choice” The Pittsburgh Catholic

May 9, 1997

“Parochial Schools Yield Benefits” Pittsburgh Tribune Review

March 17, 1997

“Another Berlin Wall Is Falling Down” The Pittsburgh Catholic

September 27, 1996

“Dispelling the Myth of Catholic School Elitism” The Pittsburgh Catholic

January 14, 1994

“Who Needs Catholic Schools?” Today’s Catholic Teacher

November/December 1993

“No Sin in Helping Parents Choose Schools with Religion” Pittsburgh Tribune Review

August 8, 1993

“School Choice May Be Good Decision for business Owners” Pittsburgh Business Times

June 28, 1993

“Arguments for School Choice” The Pittsburgh Catholic

April 13, 1993

“All Parents Need to Choose, Our System Cripples Poor Parents’ Authority” Pittsburgh Post Gazette

February 4, 1993

“Parent Choice” Pittsburgh Child

September 26, 1992

“President Proposes GI Bill for Kids” The Pittsburgh Catholic

July 10, 1992

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