New leaders begin new academic year in Baltimore-area Catholic schools

The following educators have begun new leadership positions in the 2025-26 academic year in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.

PRESIDENTS/HEAD OF SCHOOL

Angela Allen, head of school
Notre Dame Preparatory School, Towson

“As Notre Dame Prep’s first lay Head of School, my first priority is to honor the legacy of the School Sisters of Notre Dame while advancing the academic and spiritual mission of our school by living out the values of justice, wisdom and compassion and fostering a true sense of unity within and outside of our NDP community.”

Brendan Donohue, president
Mount St. Joseph High School, Irvington

“Given the approaching 150th anniversary of our school, we have much to look forward to at Mount St. Joseph. We have a tremendous team of dedicated professionals. I look forward to collaborating with the faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the Mount and to lay the groundwork for the future success of our school.”

Shannon Gilligan
Archbishop Spalding High School, Severn

“I want to continue Spalding’s sense of community and culture. I hope to strengthen our Catholic identity, build deeper relationships with alumni and families and continue to create an environment where students, faculty and staff feel supported.”

PRINCIPALS

Diane Anderson
St. Ursula School, Parkville

“My hope is to make certain that each student knows they are a child of God and that God always loves them.”

Leah Benzing
Mother Seton Academy, Baltimore

“We will continue to support our students as they grow academically, emotionally and spiritually. This solid foundation will position them to be well prepared to take their next step into high school and beyond.”

Christopher Hampton
Our Lady of Hope/St. Luke School, Dundalk

“There is a strong sense of community and compassion at the school, and I can’t wait for the new year to begin, to greet each and every student at the door and to get to know all of our families.”

Daniel Lesho
St. Thomas More Academy, Middletown

“This year, the entire St. Thomas More Academy community is excited about celebrating 25 years of extending the opportunity for a Catholic classical school education to so many fortunate sons and daughters in Frederick County and beyond.”

Melissa Nisbett

St. Mary’s High School, Annapolis

“My goal for this year is to foster a school culture that prioritizes academic excellence and meaningful collaboration, all deeply rooted in our shared faith and values.”

Lauren Noll
Sacred Heart School, Glyndon

“I hope to create an environment where all of the members can thrive – from the children to the staff and faculty to the families. Everyone is welcome and loved, and I want them to leave each day with that knowledge.”

John Seibel

St. Francis of Assisi School, Baltimore

“I am excited to create lasting relationships with students and their families that are rooted in God and lead to academic success for students and fosters community engagement for parents with the school and church.”

George Sucre
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, Fells Point

“I hope to lead an academic team in preparing our youth for college and career readiness in a rapidly changing and technologically evolving world.”

Barney Wilson
Cardinal Shehan School, Baltimore

“I will build a world-class teaching faculty and lead Baltimore in reading and mathematics scores. Our students will represent the best in Baltimore.”

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