Head of School

Overview

The History of The Catholic Academy of Stamford

The Catholic Academy of Stamford was founded in 2017 as the flagship Catholic school in Stamford, Connecticut. At the direction of the Bishop of the Diocese of Bridgeport, four parish schools—St. Cecilia, Holy Spirit, Our Lady Star of the Sea, and Trinity Catholic Middle School—were consolidated into a single Pre Kindergarten through Grade 8 academy on one campus, dedicated to academic excellence and faith formation.

Located on Newfield Avenue, the Academy serves students from Pre Kindergarten age three through eighth grade, nurturing them spiritually, academically, and socially. Since its inception, the Academy has pursued Gospel values of love, service, and community in all aspects of school life. It emphasizes personalized learning, faith-centered formation, and a welcoming environment for families, with small class sizes and a mission rooted in Catholic identity.

In recent years, enrollment growth has reflected confidence in its academic excellence and community, leading to the development of the Saint Carlo Acutis Education Wing to expand learning spaces while preserving the school’s faith-filled environment. Today, the Academy stands as a thriving center of Catholic education formed to educate students in faith, knowledge, and service for years to come.

The community believes our primary purpose is to prepare students academically and spiritually to become good Christians, with academic excellence grounded in Gospel truths and Catholic beliefs. We encourage leadership, compassion, and charity, and view a complete education as including a religious dimension with Christ as the foundation of the educational process.

The Head of School is the chief administrative officer of The Catholic Academy of Stamford and serves as the chief executive of the Board of Directors. The Head of School is a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church. Appointment is by the Bishop upon recommendation of the Board of Directors, the Pastor, and the Superintendent of Schools for the Diocese of Bridgeport.

The Head of School is accountable for the school’s operations to the Bishop through the Superintendent and the Board, and must abide by the Diocese s policies and procedures and the directives of the Superintendent of Catholic Schools. The Head of School pursues continuing education, professional development, and participates in an annual performance review as outlined by the Office of the Superintendent.

• The Head of School serves the school in a professional manner and acts in accordance with Catholic doctrine and moral teachings.
• The Head of School is directly responsible for external affairs, ensuring sufficient resources, sound fiscal management, and financial stability through oversight of business operations, development/advancement, alumnae, community relations, and enrollment management.
• The Head of School ensures the implementation and administration of the academic, educational, co-curricular, and spiritual programs of The Catholic Academy of Stamford.
• The Head of School promotes the school s good reputation and acts as the primary liaison among the school, the Board of Directors, the Pastor, and the Diocese of Bridgeport.
• Working with administrative staff, the Head of School ensures that Catholic values permeate the curriculum, emphasizing the dignity of all students and the sanctity of life as a basis for relationships and decision-making.
• The Head of School is the chief spokesperson for the school and provides visible leadership, articulating and promoting programs to the school community and external audiences.

• Directs the process for establishing and periodically reviewing the school s vision, mission, and philosophy, and ensures these are reflected in planning, programs, policies, and activities.
• Ensures that mission, vision, and philosophy are integrated into all school planning and operations.
• Models a Catholic lifestyle, is prayerful and faith-filled, and committed to personal spiritual growth.
• Is loyal to the Catholic Church and adheres to its teachings as taught by…