The following educators have been named to new leadership positions for the 2023-24 academic year. They provided a vision for their schools to the Catholic Review:
New presidents
Malika DeLancey, Maryvale Preparatory School, Lutherville
“With a rigorous academic schedule and the everyday stressors of preteens and teenagers, I plan to focus on health and wellness. At Maryvale, we are blessed with a gorgeous campus filled with lots of outdoor seating and walking paths. I want to think creatively about how we use our space so that community bonds become even stronger.”
Walter Reap (interim), Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, Baltimore
“I am most excited about the opportunity to continue working with a fantastic school community of faculty, staff, students, parents and guardians toward a hope-filled future.”
Kaliq Simms, Sisters Academy of Baltimore
“With the support of the Sisters Academy of Baltimore community of families, students, staff, faculty, volunteers, board members and supporters, I hope to further the mission of the four congregations of religious sisters who founded SAB to be an independent middle school for girls based in Southwest Baltimore.”
John Stewart (interim), Loyola Blakefield, Towson
“I am excited to help guide our commitment to teach young men the value of gratitude, to be men of conscience and critical thinkers who are given the tools to determine how to think and navigate the world around them and not simply what to think.”
Jennifer Summers (interim), St. Ignatius Loyola Academy, Baltimore
“The 2023-24 school year marks our 30th anniversary and we are looking forward to celebrating this milestone and all those who played a role in our success – from business leaders to faculty to volunteers and philanthropists.”
New principals
Brendan Donohue. Mount St. Joseph High School, Baltimore
“Through our spiritual, academic, athletic and extracurricular programming, we strive to lead our students to embrace the challenge of becoming the men God has created them to be and to use the gifts they have received to spread God’s love to those around them.”
Terry Ferro (interim), St. Mark School, Catonsville
“We are so excited to bring our students closer to God while meeting the needs of each individual student at St. Mark.”
Kim Hanner (interim), St. John Regional Catholic School, Frederick
“My goal is to collaborate with the community to revive cherished traditions that have been affected by COVID and introduce new ones such as beginning the school year with a eucharistic procession.”
Joseph Keenan (interim), St. Mary’s High School, Annapolis
“I look forward to working with our faculty and staff to provide a safe and academically challenging environment for our students within our Catholic community.”
Jennifer Leynes, Our Lady of Mount Carmel School (elementary and middle), Essex
“One of our top priorities is to enhance our Catholic identity, making our school a place where faith truly shines through. We are also putting a lot of focus on our amazing teachers and ensuring they feel valued and happy in their calling to serve.”
Jennifer Nicholas, Maryvale Preparatory School, Lutherville
“I want the students to feel empowered in their learning environment (and) to know we are in partnership and co-drivers of the experience for the next four years.”
James Nemeth, Our Lady of Mount Carmel School (high school), Essex
“(I will work) collaboratively with the leadership team and community to continue the tradition of excellence and empower students to be critical thinkers, engage in a diversity of student life and leadership opportunities and to grow in faith.”
Dr. Philip Piercy, The Catholic High School of Baltimore
“I am hoping to build on the strong academic foundation that already exists at TCHS and to grow our programs to best meet the needs of current and future students.”
Stephanie Rattell (interim), St. John School, Westminster
“I am truly blessed to be part of the SJS family that is dedicated to working together to go above and beyond to guide our students down a path to discipleship.”
Cameron Stehle, Monsignor Slade Catholic School, Glen Burnie
“I hope to create more opportunities for family involvement. It is proven that with increased family involvement comes higher levels of student achievement.”
Matthew Zipp, St. Michael-St. Clement School, Overlea
“To ensure that we continue to shine, I am committed to upholding our Catholic faith and establishing and maintaining high standards.”
Email Mitzy Deras at mderas@CatholicReview.org
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