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	Crux Catholic schools in Memphis to reopen as charter schools this fall July 10, 2019 By Karen Pulfer Focht
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	Memphis Daily News Will Tennessee vouchers help black families go where they were once shunned? March 19, 2019 By Laura Faith Kebede
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	Memphis Daily News Matters of the Heart February 14, 2019 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News War Horses for Heroes helps veterans find hope and healing January 24, 2019 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Madonna Learning Center celebrates its 50th anniversary January 10, 2019 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News One year, 365 chances to make a difference December 27, 2018 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News It’s never too late to reclaim hope December 16, 2018 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Le Bonheur Children’s begins search for new president, CEO November 29, 2018 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Goodwill Excel Center shifts model to benefit adult students November 21, 2018 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Seize the day October 11, 2018 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Addressing Babies' Needs, One Diaper at a Time September 13, 2018 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News The Roads To and From Memphis July 26, 2018 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Memphis Ophthalmologist’s Journey To Help Others Takes Her, Husband to Africa July 11, 2018 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Methodist Shapes Healthcare For a Century June 28, 2018 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Keep Your Integrity Intact June 15, 2018 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Memphis Rox New Experience May 24, 2018 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News An A-One Idea For Memphis May 10, 2018 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Finding God In the Midst Of Cancer March 8, 2018 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Early Lessons For Aspiring Entrepreneurs February 22, 2018 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Martin Meets Latest Challenge With ‘Umph’ February 8, 2018 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Finding The Best in The Worst of Times January 11, 2018 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Doubting Your Job’s Impact? Take a Ride December 28, 2017 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Something In The Water December 14, 2017 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Promote a Culture Of Everyday Gratitude November 23, 2017 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Help Someone Else Fly Solo October 26, 2017 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	StyleBlueprint Early Career Mistakes & the Lessons Learned from Memphis Business Leaders October 16, 2017 By Martha Davis
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	Memphis Daily News How to Meet Leadership Challenges Head-On October 11, 2017 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Finding Your Giving Hour September 14, 2017 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Providing Hope Through Service August 24, 2017 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Train Employees For Excellence August 10, 2017 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Shut Down The Rumor Mill July 27, 2017 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Climbing Out When Stuck In Comfort Zone July 13, 2017 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Entrepreneurship Is in the Water April 13, 2017 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News What Did You Learn Today? March 23, 2017 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Ready to Learn and Teach March 9, 2017 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Protecting Our Children February 9, 2017 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Resolve to Improve Each Day in 2017 December 22, 2016 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Retire, Then Reinvent Yourself December 8, 2016 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Overcome A ‘Culture Of Complaint’ November 24, 2016 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Bodine School Helping Dyslexic Students September 8, 2016 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Give Anger the Silent Treatment August 25, 2016 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News How to ‘Fix’ Frustrating Relationships August 11, 2016 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Strengthen the Human Chain July 28, 2016 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News From Exhaustion to Endurance June 23, 2016 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Leaving Footsteps For Others June 9, 2016 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Love for the Perfectly Imperfect May 26, 2016 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News A Graduation Speech to Inspire May 12, 2016 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Leaders Say No at Times April 28, 2016 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News How the BBB Fights Scams & Fosters Trust March 24, 2016 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News A ‘Blue Streak’ Of Kindness March 10, 2016 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Creating A Culture Of Urgency February 25, 2016 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Focus On Qualities When Hiring Leaders February 11, 2016 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Father Don’s Legacy: Planting Seeds of Hope January 20, 2016 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Incarcerated Youth Offer Solutions, Hope January 6, 2016 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Memphis Lessons That Follow You Home December 16, 2015 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Firefighter’s Widow Works Tirelessly to End Drunk Driving November 2, 2015 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News JIFF Is Making a Difference in Memphis October 19, 2015 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Memphis Catholic Puts Education To Work September 21, 2015 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Ed Wallin Spends Lifetime Helping Traumatized Vets September 7, 2015 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Today’s Schools Need to Operate Like Independent Businesses August 17, 2015 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News ‘Famous Last Words’ for a Business August 3, 2015 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Setting the Standard: Social Entrepreneurs With Heart July 20, 2015 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News It’s a Great Day Here at FedEx Family House July 6, 2015 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Swimming, Snow Cones and Entrepreneurship June 15, 2015 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Getting Social: What Method is Best for You? June 1, 2015 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Still Finding Joy After 75 Years May 18, 2015 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Put Laughter in the Workplace May 4, 2015 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Addressing the Needs of Memphis’ Aging Population April 20, 2015 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Bike Fest Leaders Rally for Positive Change April 6, 2015 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News New Memphis Website Helps Guide Parents in School Selection March 16, 2015 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News The Big, Red Heart of Memphis March 2, 2015 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Discernment: The Hallmark of Great Leaders February 16, 2015 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Saluting One of the Greatest February 2, 2015 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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Dr Mary McDonald Interviewed by Steve Highsmith 21 January 2015 PHL17 - In Focus Part I
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Dr Mary McDonald Interviewed by Steve Highsmith 21 January 2015 PHL17 - In Focus Part II
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	Memphis Daily News Bringing Out the Best in Others January 19, 2015 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News The Long Road to ‘Overnight Success’ January 5, 2015 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Positive Influence Has Ripple Effect December 1, 2014 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Resilience Gives Us Ability to Endure November 17, 2014 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Take Time to Connect and Share October 6, 2014 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Finding Ways to Promote Workplace Engagement November 3, 2014 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Ghost Dancing for the Past October 20, 2014 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Take Time to Connect and Share October 6, 2014 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Business Journal People on the Move September 22, 2014
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	Memphis Daily News Ritualizing Your Parenthood September 22, 2014 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News 10 Secrets to Easy Business Marketing August 10, 2014 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	The Commercial Appeal Guest column: Making the right choices for education August 17, 2014 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Examining the Penalty of Leadership August 11, 2014 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News New Life for Old Malls July 28, 2014 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Communicate Effectively With Your Audience July 14, 2014 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Pledging Our Allegiance June 30, 2014 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Good Medicine for the Soul June 16, 2014 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Life's Many Graduations June 2, 2014 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Le Bonheur 101 Proof That Life Lessons Abound May 15, 2014 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Keep Hope Alive for Next Generation April 7, 2014 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Tips for the Entrepreneur March 24, 2014 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Unlocking Doors to Education March 10, 2014 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News A Failure to Communicate February 24, 2014 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Giving Meaning to Tragedies February 10, 2014 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Forgiveness Lessons From the Heart Januar 27, 2014 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Move Past Fighting for the Kids’ Sake Januar 13, 2014 By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Journey to Success Inspiration through Education by Dr. Mary McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Embrace Potential in 2014 December 30, 2013, By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Lucchesi a True Memphis Legend December 16, 2013, By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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St. Thomas University Humanitarian of the Year Award
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	Memphis Daily News Education that Works is Win-Win Idea November 18, 2013, By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News ‘Pastor Larry’ Inspires at Sober House November 6, 2013, By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Leadership Memphis Boosting School Success October 21, 2013, By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News TigerLIFE Leads to Better Lives October 7, 2013, By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Let’s Start Fixing City’s Broken Windows September 23, 2013, By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	The Valley Catholic Catholic educator addresses opening school convocation September 10, 2013, By Roberta Ward
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	Memphis Daily News Focus on Character September 9, 2013, By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Entrepreneurial Spirit Alive in Memphis August 26, 2013, By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Memphis Seems Headed for ‘Most Improved’ List August 12, 2013, By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Daily News Urban Child Institute Devoted to Helping Memphis Kids July 30, 2013, By Dr. Mary C. McDonald
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	Memphis Business Journal Second class of MBJ’s 25 Super Women selected Jul 5, 2013
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	National Catholic Register Philly Catholic Schools Get the ‘Miracle of Memphis' February 1st, 2013, by Peter Jesserer
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	The Commercial Appeal, Memphis Editorial: Imitating Memphis' Jubilee Schools, Philadelphia donors see value in rejuvenating inner-city Catholic schools January 24, 2013
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	The Commercial Appeal, Memphis Philadelphia borrows Memphis model to save 16 Catholic schools January 21, 2013, by Jane Roberts
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	Memphis Daily News McDonald’s Message Former Catholic Diocese superintendent takes education consulting nationwide October 01, 2012, by Bill Dries
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	CatholicHerald.com Opening Mass kicks off school year Teachers challenged to bring Christ to others August 21, 2012, by Gretchen R. Crowe
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	The Courier-Journal Catholic teachers mark new school year at St. Margaret Mary Parish A call to be the arms of God August 10, 2012, by Keiara Carr
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	The Commercial Appeal, Memphis First students of reopened inner-city Catholic schools graduating, heading to college May 19, 2012, by David Waters
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	News Channel 3 Dr. Mary McDonald May 8, 2012, by Nancy B. Allen
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	The Commercial Appeal, Memphis Editorial: A job well done May 7, 2012
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	The Commercial Appeal, Memphis Mary McDonald to resign from Memphis Catholic schools Superintendent's 14-year tenure 'extraordinary' May 3, 2012, by David Waters
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	Chicago Tribune News Dr. Mary McDonald to step down as superintendent of Memphis Catholic schools May 3, 2012, by David Waters
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	The Commercial Appeal, Memphis Catholic Schools leader continues pen ceremony April 15, 2012, by Michel Allen
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	Memphis Daily News Reading, Writing, Rebirth July 4, 2011, by Aisling Maki
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	The Commercial Appeal, Memphis Faith Matters: Miraculous comeback cause for jubilation Revived inner-city Catholic schools bring hope April 23, 2011, by David Waters
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	The Commercial Appeal, Memphis Guest Commentary: Religious education lifts spirit of students April 23, 2011, by Mary C. McDonald
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	The Commercial Appeal, Memphis Inner-City Miracle 'safe and learning' April 24, 2011, by David Waters
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	The Commercial Appeal, Memphis Catholic schools head Mary McDonald invests in human capital February 16, 2011, by James Dowd
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	Catholic Digest Do Catholic Schools have a future? May 2009, by Kerry Weber
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	National Leadership Roundtable on Church Management 2008 Best Practices Award June 26, 2008
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	The Commercial Appeal, Memphis Dr. Mary McDonald, a longtime leader in local Catholic schools, loves people June 1, 2008, by Fredric Koeppel
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	Thomas B. Fordham Institute Who Will Save America's Urban Catholic Schools? April 2008
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	The Commercial Appeal, Memphis Bush lauds catholic schools initiative in Memphis April 25, 2008, by Bartholomew Sullivan
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	Education next. A Journal of Opinion and Research Mission Impossible? Catholic schools face challenging times Spring 2007, by Peter Meyer
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	The New York Times Now, Catholic Educators Must Also Be Fund-Raisers March 2, 2005, by Samuel G. Freedman
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St. Thomas University Humanitarian of the Year Award