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2025 Appointed Leaders

We are proud to support Catholic schools and dioceses across the country in identifying and hiring mission-driven leaders. Each placement reflects our commitment to strengthening Catholic education through thoughtful, values-aligned leadership.
 
Since 2016, we have placed over 200 Catholic leaders.
 

Principal - Saint Ursula Academy - Toledo, OH

Lindsay Jordan
Lindsay Jordan
Principal
Saint Ursula Academy

The Board of Trustees of St. Ursula Academy has appointed Lindsay (Launder) Jordan '02 as the school's next principal, effective July 1.  SUA’s Director of Advancement for the past three years, Jordan also is an alumna and parent of two current students. She successfully led fundraising initiatives that strengthened the school's financial foundation, expanded scholarship opportunities, and enhanced campus facilities. Her collaborative leadership style and strategic vision have advanced SUA’s mission and will serve her well in her new role.

"St. Ursula Academy shaped me as a young woman, and now I have the privilege of watching it shape my own daughters," Jordan said. "My roots and heart have always been in education, and I look forward to working with our exceptional faculty and staff to ensure that SUA continues to provide an outstanding college preparatory education rooted in our Ursuline Core Values. I am deeply honored to serve the school that has meant so much to me and to generations of young women.”

Jordan graduated from St. Ursula Academy in 2002 and earned her bachelor's degree in education from the University of Toledo. Her experience includes seven years as an educator, where she was recognized for her student-centered and innovative teaching methods. She also spent seven years in leadership at a faith-based organization. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in educational leadership at Bowling Green State University.

About Saint Ursula Academy

St. Ursula Academy, founded in 1854, is Toledo’s oldest, fully accredited, all-female, Catholic college preparatory school serving grades six through twelve. Located in the heart of Ottawa Hills, the school’s enrollment is 679 students with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. SUA offers a full complement of honors and Advanced Placement classes, 13 varsity sports, and outstanding fine and performing arts programs.

Principal - Loyola College Prep - Shreveport, LA

Dr. Laurie Salvail
Laurie Salvail, Ph.D.
Principal
Loyola College Prep

Loyola College Prep recently announced Dr. Laurie Salvail as the next Principal. “We welcome Dr. Salvail to the Loyola College Prep family,” said Bishop Francis Malone of the Diocese of Shreveport. “She is a devoted Catholic whose faith guides both her leadership and her educational philosophy. She understands the sacred responsibility of forming students not just academically, but spiritually and morally in accordance with our shared Catholic values.”

Dr. Salvail will officially assume her new role this summer as Loyola prepares for the 2025–2026 academic year.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of this incredible community,” she said. “And I look forward to honoring Loyola’s rich 125-year tradition while helping shape its future. I’m excited to begin this journey—Go Flyers!”

About Loyola College Prep 

Loyola College Prep is a Catholic, co-ed college preparatory high school whose mission is to create men and women of conscience, character and compassion, continuing the Jesuit Catholic tradition of discipline, academic excellence, student involvement, and faith in action for "The Greater Glory of God."

Loyola College Prep offers a faith-based high school experience grounded in Catholicism and growing students in conscience, character and compassion.

Loyola College Prep is located in an urban setting, surrounded by hospitals, churches, and a cathedral. There are nearby Catholic middle and elementary schools. Its nearly 380 students, both Catholic and non-Catholic, come together from many different middle schools in the Shreveport-Bossier City metropolitan area.

Headmaster - St. John Paul II Classical School - Green Bay, WI

Eric Schreiber
Eric Schreiber, Ph.D.(c)
Headmaster
St. John Paul II Classical School

St. John Paul II Classical School announced Eric Schreiber as the their next Headmaster. Mr. Schreiber brings a wealth of experience in Catholic classical education, most recently serving as Headmaster at Divine Mercy Academy in Belgrade, Montana. He is currently completing his Ph.D. in Theology and Leadership from St. Thomas University in Miami, where his research focuses on building Catholic classical schools. With a strong foundation in theology, school leadership, and student formation, Mr. Schreiber has served in numerous impactful roles including Dean of Upper School, theology teacher, and athletic director. His leadership is grounded in the Catholic faith and a commitment to excellence in education. 

About St. John Paul II Classical School 

St. John Paul II Catholic School is a Catholic, classical school within the Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) School System. The school began serving children in Preschool through 4th grade in 2016 while adding a grade each subsequent year. In 2021, the school expanded to include Chesterton Academy of St. John Paul II Classical School with its first class of 9th graders, who will graduate in the spring of 2025. 
 
The school’s motto is Cultura Vitae, the culture of life. In this way, the faculty, staff and students heed Christ’s call to have the fullest life in Him and strive to become great Saints. 

Principal - Edgewood Campus School, Madison, WI

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Diane Metz
Principal
Edgewood Campus School

Dianne Metz has accepted the position of Principal of Edgewood Campus School. Mrs. Metz has spent 25 of her 37 year educational career in Catholic schools. She currently serves as the Assistant Principal at Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary School in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. She holds a Master's of Arts Degree in Teaching from Aurora University in Aurora, Illinois, and is a licensed reading teacher earning this education from Viterbo University in LaCrosse, Wisconsin.

About Edgewood Campus School

Edgewood Campus School, a community sponsored by Dominican Veritas Ministries and rooted in the Dominican Sinsinawa tradition, seeks a dynamic, mission-driven leader to serve as principal starting in July 2025. 

With over 143 years of commitment to faith, truth, compassion, and academic excellence, ECS is dedicated to educating students from 4K through 8th grade to become faith-filled global citizens. Located on a beautiful 55-acre campus on Lake Wingra in Madison, Wisconsin, Edgewood Campus School shares a beautiful campus with Edgewood High School and Edgewood College, separate corporate entities from ECS. Edgewood Campus School features strong enrollment, a passionate, nurturing faculty and staff, and dedicated students and families within a caring, inclusive community.

President - Purcell Marian High School, Cincinnati, OH

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Theodore Whapham, Ph.D. 
President
Purcell Marian High School

Purcell Marian High School announced Theodore Whapham, Ph.D. as President. Dr. Whapham brings with him over two decades of exceptional leadership and executive management experience within the Catholic educational community. A passionate educator and scholar, Dr. Whapham holds a Ph.D. in Historical and Systematic Theology and a Master of Arts in Theology/Theological Studies from The Catholic University of America, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies from the University of Dayton. His academic background and leadership reflect a deep commitment to faith-based education, aligning perfectly with the Marianist tradition that has shaped Purcell Marian for nearly a century.

About Purcell Marian High School

For almost 100 years, The Castle on Hackberry Street in the Cincinnati city neighborhood of East Walnut Hills has been a keeper of Purcell Marian milestones and memories.  Founded on the faithful charisms of The Marianists, the Purcell Marian family of schools includes St. Mary, Regina, Purcell, Marian, and Purcell Marian High School. Together, they comprise one of the largest Catholic families (15,000+ strong) in Greater Cincinnati, serving a diverse population of students since 1928.

President - Tri-Cities Prep, Pasco, WA

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Scott McNamee
President
Tri-Cities Prep

Tri-Cities Prep announced Scott McNamee as President. McNamee is a seasoned leader in ministry and operations, currently serving as Executive Director of University Ministry at Marian University. With extensive experience in faith-based education, he has led strategic initiatives in spiritual development, student engagement, and institutional planning. 

He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from Marian University, where he has most recently served as the Executive Director of University Ministry. He obtained his MBA from Anderson University. 

About Tri-Cities Prep

Tri-Cities Prep, locally known as Prep, stands as the only Catholic college-preparatory high school in southeastern Washington.  Incorporated in 1994 as “A Catholic High School Under the Patronage of St. Thomas Aquinas,” Prep received the approval of the bishops of both the Spokane and Yakima Dioceses. With the guidance of Jesuits throughout the state of Washington, along with the tireless efforts of many in the local community, Tri-Cities Prep was able to welcome its first class of twenty students in August of 1998.  The Ignatian roots of the school are reflected in the mission and guiding documents.  Tri-Cities Prep operates as an independent school owned and governed by a board of directors.

President - Xavier High School, Middletown, CT

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Nick Cerreta
President
Xavier High School

Xavier High School Board of Directors announces the appointment of Mr. Nicholas Cerreta '01 as the next President of Xavier High School. Mr. Cerreta brings over 20 years of dedicated service and experience, most recently serving as interim Head of School.

Mr. Cerreta holds a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from Central Connecticut State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in English Secondary Education from Providence College.

About Xavier High School

Xavier High School in Middletown, Connecticut, is a private, all-boys Catholic school dedicated to academic excellence, faith formation, and service since 1963. Sponsored by the Xaverian Brothers and the Diocese of Norwich, Xavier offers a rigorous education with small class sizes and a 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio, preparing nearly 100% of graduates for higher education at top universities. The school provides a strong STEM and liberal arts curriculum, over 40 extracurricular activities, and a competitive athletics program, with the Xavier Falcons excelling in sports like football, cross country, and wrestling. Emphasizing leadership and service, students actively participate in community outreach. 

Head of School - St. John Paul II School, Hyannis, MA

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William Latimer, Ph.D. 
Head of School
St. John Paul II School

St. John Paul II School announced William Latimer, Ph.D. as their next Head of School. Dr. Latimer's professional journey exemplifies dedication to Catholic education. Over the course of his career, he has served in significant executive leadership roles at prominent Catholic institutions, including Chestnut Hill College (President), The College of New Rochelle (President), and Mercy College (EVP). His leadership at these institutions has been characterized by academic excellence, strategic enrollment growth, innovative partnerships, and a strong commitment to advancing the mission of Catholic education. 

About St. John Paul II School

Located in the historic coastal town of Hyannis, MA, St. John Paul II School (JPII) is a Cape Cod Catholic school that welcomes students and families from diverse faiths and backgrounds who desire a college preparatory, Catholic education. The school’s academic, artistic, athletic, and co-curricular programs cultivate strong relationships and empower students to recognize their gifts, develop their potential, and communicate Christ in word and deed. Emulating their patron St. John Paul II, students pursue truth through faith and reason, preparing them to lead lives of continuous learning, respect, and community leadership.