The Truth About Ed: Unearthing the Real Stories in Education Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-truth-about-ed-unearthing-the-real-stories-in-education The Truth About Ed: Unearthing the Real Story of Education, Through the Light of Faith What’s really happening in education today, beyond the buzzwords and headlines? Join Dr. Jessica Betz, Director of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Marquette, as she explores the human and spiritual realities behind how we teach, lead, and learn. From classrooms to communities, The Truth About Ed asks the deeper questions about purpose, virtue, and the role of faith in forming both hearts and minds. This isn’t about one system or philosophy, it’s about rediscovering education’s true purpose: the formation of the whole person in truth, goodness, and beauty. Because the answers are out there and together, through faith and reason, we’ll find The Truth About Ed. Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette 8539859c-a81a-515f-8801-772c9f93992f yes en Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:00:18 -0400 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:02:53 -0400 https://thetruthabouted.transistor.fm/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/zwEGjKzDEqH4ji1pnLkX2UXiB0VrvMzogQ3fTmACeFk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83MjFl/ZTI3Zjg0ZDZhYzgw/MGFlYmY4MTdhYWQ4/ZjY4ZC5wbmc.jpg The Truth About Ed: Unearthing the Real Stories in Education https://thetruthabouted.transistor.fm/ episodic Dr. Jessica Betz The Truth About Ed: Unearthing the Real Story of Education, Through the Light of Faith What’s really happening in education today, beyond the buzzwords and headlines? Join Dr. Jessica Betz, Director of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Marquette, as she explores the human and spiritual realities behind how we teach, lead, and learn. From classrooms to communities, The Truth About Ed asks the deeper questions about purpose, virtue, and the role of faith in forming both hearts and minds. This isn’t about one system or philosophy, it’s about rediscovering education’s true purpose: the formation of the whole person in truth, goodness, and beauty. Because the answers are out there and together, through faith and reason, we’ll find The Truth About Ed. The Truth About Ed: Unearthing the Real Story of Education, Through the Light of Faith What’s really happening in education today, beyond the buzzwords and headlines. diocese of marquette, catholicism, roman catholic diocese of marquette, dr. jessica betz, catholic education, catholic schools, classical catholic education Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette No No Serving and Protecting Our Schools: A Conversation with Trooper Thomas Kinnunen 7 7 Serving and Protecting Our Schools: A Conversation with Trooper Thomas Kinnunen full 3b082cab-507c-4f7a-8583-ed2264fb5863 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cc1e517c What does it take to create schools where students feel safe, supported, and known?


In this episode of The Truth About Ed, Dr. Jessica Betz sits down with Michigan State Police Trooper Thomas Kinnunen to discuss school safety, relationship-building, leadership, and the critical role trusted adults play in the lives of young people.


This conversation goes beyond security measures—it’s about connection, community, and the people who make a lasting difference in our schools.

Music used: "Electronic Hopeful" by Bopper Beats

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In this episode of The Truth About Ed, Dr. Jessica Betz sits down with Michigan State Police Trooper Thomas Kinnunen to discuss school safety, relationship-building, leadership, and the critical role trusted adults play in the lives of young people.


This conversation goes beyond security measures—it’s about connection, community, and the people who make a lasting difference in our schools.

Music used: "Electronic Hopeful" by Bopper Beats

]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 Dr. Jessica Betz Dr. Jessica Betz 2203 What does it take to create schools where students feel safe, supported, and known?


In this episode of The Truth About Ed, Dr. Jessica Betz sits down with Michigan State Police Trooper Thomas Kinnunen to discuss school safety, relationship-building, leadership, and the critical role trusted adults play in the lives of young people.


This conversation goes beyond security measures—it’s about connection, community, and the people who make a lasting difference in our schools.

Music used: "Electronic Hopeful" by Bopper Beats

]]> diocese of marquette, catholicism, roman catholic diocese of marquette, dr. jessica betz, catholic education, catholic schools, classical catholic education No From Officer to Deacon: A Life of Service in Our Schools 6 6 From Officer to Deacon: A Life of Service in Our Schools full 7f5464a0-a042-443d-b0d8-ba0605d1ba14 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb7cfad9 Education is never just about curriculum. It is about people. It is about presence. It is about relationships. And it is about the many individuals who walk alongside students, often quietly, shaping who they become. 


Episode Six of The Truth About Ed features a powerful conversation with Deacon Gregg St. John about service, relationships, school culture, and the lasting impact adults can have on students. From his years as a beloved D.A.R.E. officer in local schools to his vocation as a deacon, this episode reflects on what young people truly need today: presence, guidance, faith, and connection. A heartfelt conversation about education, safety, mentorship, and the people students never forget.

Music used: "Electronic Hopeful" by Bopper Beats

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Episode Six of The Truth About Ed features a powerful conversation with Deacon Gregg St. John about service, relationships, school culture, and the lasting impact adults can have on students. From his years as a beloved D.A.R.E. officer in local schools to his vocation as a deacon, this episode reflects on what young people truly need today: presence, guidance, faith, and connection. A heartfelt conversation about education, safety, mentorship, and the people students never forget.

Music used: "Electronic Hopeful" by Bopper Beats

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Episode Six of The Truth About Ed features a powerful conversation with Deacon Gregg St. John about service, relationships, school culture, and the lasting impact adults can have on students. From his years as a beloved D.A.R.E. officer in local schools to his vocation as a deacon, this episode reflects on what young people truly need today: presence, guidance, faith, and connection. A heartfelt conversation about education, safety, mentorship, and the people students never forget.

Music used: "Electronic Hopeful" by Bopper Beats

]]> diocese of marquette, catholicism, roman catholic diocese of marquette, dr. jessica betz, catholic education, catholic schools, classical catholic education No The Teachers Who Stay, A Conversation with Steve Solinski 5 5 The Teachers Who Stay, A Conversation with Steve Solinski full 61a2867f-9db4-46a9-9545-4b3c40f0bc79 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ad0f0b79 Every teacher has a story. No one becomes a teacher by accident. There is always something that draws them in.

Join Dr. Jessica Betz as she discusses with guest Steve Solinski what draws teachers to the profession and keeps them teaching year after year despite challenges that may be faced. A former teacher of Dr. Betz's who is retiring from the field of education, Steve shares his thoughts on ways to keep teachers invested in teaching future generations.

Music used: "Electronic Hopeful" by Bopper Beats

]]> Every teacher has a story. No one becomes a teacher by accident. There is always something that draws them in.

Join Dr. Jessica Betz as she discusses with guest Steve Solinski what draws teachers to the profession and keeps them teaching year after year despite challenges that may be faced. A former teacher of Dr. Betz's who is retiring from the field of education, Steve shares his thoughts on ways to keep teachers invested in teaching future generations.

Music used: "Electronic Hopeful" by Bopper Beats

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400 Dr. Jessica Betz Dr. Jessica Betz 1685 Every teacher has a story. No one becomes a teacher by accident. There is always something that draws them in.

Join Dr. Jessica Betz as she discusses with guest Steve Solinski what draws teachers to the profession and keeps them teaching year after year despite challenges that may be faced. A former teacher of Dr. Betz's who is retiring from the field of education, Steve shares his thoughts on ways to keep teachers invested in teaching future generations.

Music used: "Electronic Hopeful" by Bopper Beats

]]> diocese of marquette, catholicism, roman catholic diocese of marquette, dr. jessica betz, catholic education, catholic schools, classical catholic education No Burnout Is Real and We Cannot Ignore It 4 4 Burnout Is Real and We Cannot Ignore It full e59bb379-bfe2-415a-83b7-b1e72d728853 https://share.transistor.fm/s/56b5d175 God worked, and then He rested. He blessed rest. He made it holy; And Jesus calls us to Him with an invitation for rest.

Join Dr. Jessica Betz as she discusses burnout in education and how teachers and other educational leaders can avoid it, while setting healthy boundaries and taking time to rest when needed, emphasizing how even God Himself rested after undertaking the work of creation.

Music used: "Electronic Hopeful" by Bopper Beats

]]> God worked, and then He rested. He blessed rest. He made it holy; And Jesus calls us to Him with an invitation for rest.

Join Dr. Jessica Betz as she discusses burnout in education and how teachers and other educational leaders can avoid it, while setting healthy boundaries and taking time to rest when needed, emphasizing how even God Himself rested after undertaking the work of creation.

Music used: "Electronic Hopeful" by Bopper Beats

]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400 Dr. Jessica Betz Dr. Jessica Betz 932 God worked, and then He rested. He blessed rest. He made it holy; And Jesus calls us to Him with an invitation for rest.

Join Dr. Jessica Betz as she discusses burnout in education and how teachers and other educational leaders can avoid it, while setting healthy boundaries and taking time to rest when needed, emphasizing how even God Himself rested after undertaking the work of creation.

Music used: "Electronic Hopeful" by Bopper Beats

]]> diocese of marquette, catholicism, roman catholic diocese of marquette, dr. jessica betz, catholic education, catholic schools, classical catholic education No The Five-Minute Conversation That Can Change a Writer Forever 3 3 The Five-Minute Conversation That Can Change a Writer Forever full 84af88d8-692d-49cb-b47a-33d827519b78 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0216b66a Five minutes can build confidence. Five minutes can deepen understanding. Five minutes can change a student’s identity as a writer. And sometimes, five minutes can change a life.


Join Dr. Jessica Betz as she explores diving into writing with students and forming human beings, sharing how important it is to see the individual in front of educational leaders and helping students discover their own voice, their own confidence, and their own potential.

 Music used: "Electronic Hopeful" by Bopper Beats

]]> Five minutes can build confidence. Five minutes can deepen understanding. Five minutes can change a student’s identity as a writer. And sometimes, five minutes can change a life.


Join Dr. Jessica Betz as she explores diving into writing with students and forming human beings, sharing how important it is to see the individual in front of educational leaders and helping students discover their own voice, their own confidence, and their own potential.

 Music used: "Electronic Hopeful" by Bopper Beats

]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400 Dr. Jessica Betz Dr. Jessica Betz 755 Five minutes can build confidence. Five minutes can deepen understanding. Five minutes can change a student’s identity as a writer. And sometimes, five minutes can change a life.


Join Dr. Jessica Betz as she explores diving into writing with students and forming human beings, sharing how important it is to see the individual in front of educational leaders and helping students discover their own voice, their own confidence, and their own potential.

 Music used: "Electronic Hopeful" by Bopper Beats

]]> diocese of marquette, catholicism, roman catholic diocese of marquette, dr. jessica betz, catholic education, catholic schools, classical catholic education No Restoring Dignity: Confronting Adult Bullying with Courage and Grace 2 2 Restoring Dignity: Confronting Adult Bullying with Courage and Grace full 200d41ff-7db3-45bc-afbc-9b46d45004f4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/139cba96 Restoring peace begins with restoring dignity.

Tension and division among adults can quietly damage school culture. This episode tackles how leaders can confront bullying behaviors with justice, mercy, and Christ-centered courage.

Reflection question:
How can you model charity and truth when faced with conflict?

Music used: "Electronic Hopeful" by Bopper Beats

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Tension and division among adults can quietly damage school culture. This episode tackles how leaders can confront bullying behaviors with justice, mercy, and Christ-centered courage.

Reflection question:
How can you model charity and truth when faced with conflict?

Music used: "Electronic Hopeful" by Bopper Beats

]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500 Dr. Jessica Betz Dr. Jessica Betz 2355 Restoring peace begins with restoring dignity.

Tension and division among adults can quietly damage school culture. This episode tackles how leaders can confront bullying behaviors with justice, mercy, and Christ-centered courage.

Reflection question:
How can you model charity and truth when faced with conflict?

Music used: "Electronic Hopeful" by Bopper Beats

]]> diocese of marquette, catholicism, roman catholic diocese of marquette, dr. jessica betz, catholic education, catholic schools, classical catholic education No Called to Lead: Finding Strength in Solitude 1 1 Called to Lead: Finding Strength in Solitude full 25058fbd-4459-47e3-be67-24c4b7a6e527 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7538f252 When you know Who called you, you never lead alone.

Leadership in education can be isolating, but it's also sacred space. Dr. Betz explores how solitude can become a place of prayer, renewal and faithful resolve for those called to serve.

Reflection question:
Where do you find God's presence when leadership feels lonely?

Music used: "Electronic Hopeful" by Bopper Beats

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Leadership in education can be isolating, but it's also sacred space. Dr. Betz explores how solitude can become a place of prayer, renewal and faithful resolve for those called to serve.

Reflection question:
Where do you find God's presence when leadership feels lonely?

Music used: "Electronic Hopeful" by Bopper Beats

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Leadership in education can be isolating, but it's also sacred space. Dr. Betz explores how solitude can become a place of prayer, renewal and faithful resolve for those called to serve.

Reflection question:
Where do you find God's presence when leadership feels lonely?

Music used: "Electronic Hopeful" by Bopper Beats

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