August 2011
MEMO
From: Karen Tarabochia, Assistant Superintendent for Personnel
RE: New Principals Information 2011-2012
New Principals and Principals to a New School
Thanks, Karen
Eastside Catholic High School
Steve Schmutz, Principal
Steve served at Archbishop Murphy as a teacher and Vice Principal of Student Life. His past experience includes several years at Gonzaga Prep in Spokane.
O’Dea High School
Br. Karl Walczak
Br. Karl brings his years of Christian Brothers’ experience to O’Dea after completing a sabbatical year. He most recently served as President of Brother Rice High School in Chicago from 1998-2010.
Assumption School, Bellingham
Monica Des Jarlais
Monica served as a Principal in the elementary schools in Hawaii, followed her college-bound daughters to the mainland, and most recently served as President of a girl’s high school in Hagerstown, Maryland.
Holy Family School, Lacey
David Stone
David has served as both and elementary and high school teacher as well as a Principal in the schools of Oregon and Arizona. Most recently, he was Principal at St. Anthony School in Pinetop, Arizona.
Holy Rosary School, Seattle
Michael Cantu
Michael brings his experience in the Catholic schools of California and that of being the start-up Principal at St Francis School in Sherwood, Oregon to Holy Rosary. Michael has served as a Chairperson for Accreditation visits in the Archdiocese of Seattle.
Holy Rosary School, Tacoma
Dr. Tim Uhl
After completing a year as Interim Principal, Tim will continue to serve as Principal at Holy Rosary. He brings his experience as Principal in Louisiana and Dean of Men at Bishop Blanchet to the Archdiocese.
Immaculate Conception School, Mt. Vernon
Ann Leichleiter
Ann brings 19 years of Catholic school experience to Immaculate, most recently as a teacher at St. Mary Magdalen. Ann returns to administration with the experience of serving as Principal at Holy Family, Auburn for four years.
Our Lady of Lourdes School, Vancouver
Dr. Diane Cronin
Dr. Cronin served four Catholic elementary schools as Principal in the Archdiocese of Portland, most recently at St. Mary’s Cathedral School, after a successful career as a band teacher.
Our Lady Star of the Sea School, BremertonJeannette Wolfe
Jeannette is an experienced Principal with over 20 years in education, most recently as Principal in the North Kitsap School District. She has been a religious education teacher in her parish and served on the Holy Trinity Pastoral Council.
St. Anthony School, Renton
Robert Gallagher
Robert most recently served as Principal in Hawaii Catholic Schools, after being an administrator in Seoul Korea following his experience of teaching and directing programs in his home of Alberta, Canada.
St. Benedict School, Seattle
Brian Anderson
Brian brings his experience as a classroom teacher in Portland, missionary service in Bangladesh, and his most recent service as Principal at Our Lady of Lourdes to St. Benedict School.
St. George School, Seattle
Monica Wingard
Monica is serving as Interim Principal at St. George and is currently completing her credentials at Seattle University. She brings more than 15 years of classroom experience in several Catholic schools and has been teaching at St. George the past 3 years.
St. Frances Cabrini School, Lakewood
Ian Home
Ian is beginning his first year of full-time administrative experience at St. Frances Cabrini. He has served as an Assistant Principal in the Vashon Island Schools and most recently as a teacher and Vice Principal at St. Nicholas School.
St. John School, Seattle
Bernadette O’Leary
Bernadette has served the St. George school community for 20+ years as a classroom teacher, Vice Principal/teacher and Principal for the past 15 years. Her leadership in the fundraising and building of the gym is a legacy to the community.
St. Mary Magdalen School, Everett
Bruce Stewart
Bruce brings his experience of an 18-year career in the computer hardware and software industry before he entered the vocation of education. Bruce has taught in both a middle school and high school, most recently serving as Assistant Principal at Bishop Manogue Catholic High School in Reno.
St. Nicholas School, Gig Harbor
Michele Corey
Michele brings her experience as a 20-year veteran classroom teacher and Vice Principal at All Saints School in Puyallup to the Principal role in Gig Harbor.
St. Patrick School, Tacoma
Chase Nordlund
Chase served last year as Vice Principal at St. Patrick, and prior to that in the Bethel School District as Dean of Students. He also was Vice Principal at St. Charles Borromeo in 2004-2006.
St. Therese School, Seattle
Theresa Hagemann
Theresa is beginning her first year of Principal experience after more than 10 years of teaching experience. She most recently served as the Vice Principal at Christ the King and St. Anne schools.
Villa Academy School, Seattle
John Milroy
John brings years of experience in private schools, most recently as Headmaster of Marmion Academy, a leading Catholic boys preparatory school in the Chicago area.
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