--- title: Making the Grade Episode 1 Features Bishop Armando Ochoa and a Look at Catholic Education description: Making the Grade Episode 1 Features Bishop Armando Ochoa and a Look at Catholic Education --- [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2013/04/11/making-the-grade-episode-1-features-bishop-armando-ochoa-and-a-look-at-catholic-education#) # Making the Grade Episode 1 Features Bishop Armando Ochoa and a Look at Catholic Education Apr 11, 2013 5:00:23 PM  |  by [Lisa M. Hendey](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/lisa-m-hendey) Making the Grade, [KNXT-TV's](http://www.knxt.tv) new program promoting Catholic Education in the Diocese of Fresno, is hosted by Lisa Hendey, a member of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Fresno, and Kim Cochran, Principal of St. Anthony of Padua School. In Episode 1, they interview Bishop Armando X. Ochoa and Superintendent Rick Sexton who will share with the diocese the importance of Catholic Education in the Church and their commitment to it and its evangelizing ministry in the diocese. [youtube_sc url=http://youtu.be/AFd3YpGC68s] Each month, KNXT-TV will be promoting Catholic Education through their newest program  "Making the Grade". The show airs on the 2nd Thursday of each month @ 8:30PM, and on the following Friday @ 8:00PM. Please call KNXT-TV (559-488-7440) with any questions about or suggestions for this important new series here at KNXT-TV and tune in to watch the program streamed live at [http://live.knxt.tv/](http://live.knxt.tv/) In Episode 2 (April 11-12, 2013) hosts Kim Cochran and Lisa Hendey will focus on the topic of "Faith in our Catholic Schools". Their guest for this episode is Carmalinda Gennock, a second grade teacher at St. Anthony's School and winner of the 2013 NCEA Distinguished Teacher Award from the Department of Elementary Schools of the National Catholic Educational Association. Special features of this program will include our "Catholic School Graduate of the Month", Pope Francis, and their "picks" for helping your family live the faith in your home and beyond. The "Inmate Bible Program" at Our Lady of Fatima School in Los Banos will be highlighted. 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