Catholic Memorial School Principal & Asst

Catholic Memorial School Principal & Asst. Head of School A UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY

ounded 60 years ago, Catholic Memorial School continues to serve an urban population educating students from all socio-economic backgrounds, ethnicities, faiths, and nationalities. As an Edmund Rice school Ffor boys, CM has great experience engaging and inspiring students from diverse backgrounds. CM provides an elite education that is never elitist.

Catholic Memorial School seeks an exceptional educator and academic leader to become its next Principal. The Principal plays a vital role in set- ting the tone, fulfilling the mission, ensuring the highest levels of profes- sionalism among the faculty, and partnering with the President to achieve the critical goals and objectives of the school.

The role of the Principal is to embrace and promote the Essential Elements of an Edmund Rice education. Building on its mission, this educational leader will partner with the school President to execute and build upon strategic priorities while ensuring the quality of the day-to-day educational experience of all students.

As the school’s chief academic officer, this position reports directly to the President, and is assisted by a leadership team. This educator must have a demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and the education of young men. CM is committed to its Edmund Rice mission and its belief in single-sex education.

In collaboration with the leadership team, the Principal will join a community that understands and values a diverse world; creates a welcoming environment; actively seeks to attract and retain students, faculty, and staff from a wide range of backgrounds; continuously strives for growth through professional development and ongoing curriculum development; and has the ability to embrace both tradition and innovation while leading a complex organization.

This professional must understand the value in the teacher-coach model and the power of relational teaching and engagement. It is critical that this person has a true understanding of the value of a liberal arts education, embraces and prioritizes STEM opportunities, demonstrates a track record of putting students first in all decision-making, and embraces collaborative, 21st century teaching pedagogy.

2 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Principal, assisted by the administrative team, has the responsibility of implementing the mission of the school and its operational elements on a daily basis. This primarily includes the supervision of the academic, social, and spiritual formation programs. The delegation of the responsibility of these programs to faculty and staff, the supervision and professional development of faculty, and oversight of all athletic and co-curricular activities are inherent in the position.

The Principal is knowledgeable of and committed to the philosophy, principles, and mission of Catholic education and the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. CM seeks a Catholic educator who gives witness to the values in his/ her personal and professional life; is an experienced and skilled secondary school educator; has experience and skills in program management, curriculum development, and supervision of personnel; possesses strong commu- nication, decision-making, and leadership skills; has sufficient energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to meet the extensive demands of the position; has earned a Master’s Degree or equivalent. A terminal degree in an associated field is welcomed.

As a member of the International Boys’ School Coalition, CM believes strongly that this person must also have a true appreciation and strong background working in a school for boys. Understanding the differences and values in the education of young men is critical.

I never would have imagined I would have so many brothers here at CM who care about me and want to see me succeed. There’s a spirit around the school that makes you feel right at home.” “ JACOB AZZI ’19

3 SCHOOL LEADERSHIP:

Dr. Folan is in his fifth year as the President of the school. He earned his undergraduate degree at Boston College. Dr. Folan was a scholar-athlete and a four-year member of the Boston College varsity wrestling team. Dr. Folan went on to earn his master’s degree from BC’s Lynch School of Education. His studies focused on curriculum and instruction and secondary English. Building on his experience as a student and teacher in all-boys schools, Dr. Folan earned his doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania. His dissertation focused on the effects that New England all-boys schools have on boys as they enter post-secondary institutions.

Dr. Folan has served in a variety of faculty and administrative posi- tions in urban, suburban, and independent schools and at the university level over the past 20 years. He has worked in the areas of admis- sions, residential life, academic advising, and in the Dean of Students Office and Division of Mission and Ministry at Boston College. Dr. Folan has brought his extensive pedagogical research and experience to CM. He has taught every grade level from seventh graders through seniors in college.

CM has built a leadership team that is exceptional. The school has drawn from local independent schools, Catholic schools, non-profits, and universities to create a dynamic educational and leadership team. This collaboration is focused on becoming true educational leaders and innovators in Catholic, independent education.

The CM Board of Directors is committed to living out the mission of the school and becoming a prominent leader in Catholic and urban education. The board of directors, administration, and faculty are united in the path ahead. All are committed to embracing the mission of Blessed Edmund Rice that the Christian Brothers started over 60 years ago.

A CM STUDENT:

CM prides itself on creating leaders who have developed a moral compass and a commitment to advocate for the marginalized. 21st century leaders must have wide vision to understand the complexities of a global world, big hearts to solve the world’s problems, and the confidence and passion to pursue solutions.

A CM graduate is prepared for manhood and a world full of unknown challenges, ambiguity, and complex problems. He appreciates differ- ence, thinks critically and creatively, asks im- portant questions, communicates with clarity, and understands the fundamental value of relationships. He serves all communities with empathy and is confident in whom he is. 4 BLENDING TRADITION ANDINNOVATION: A 21ST CENTURY CATHOLIC SCHOOL PRINCIPALeducation over thenext20years. the futurePresident ofCatholic inreimaging upon thisvisionandtowork alongsidethe istobuildThe role ofthenextPrincipal been realized. marks ofmany oftheimprovements that have activities, are hall- anddedicated scholarship grams. learning, Experiential project-based andinnovativeprograms pro- curricular education withforward-leaning STEM arts CM hassuccessfully blended classicalliberal SEARCHbraced withoutlosingsightofourmission. haveways andlearning beenem- ofteaching ulum around active, engagedlearning. New - tionally refocused andexpandeditscurric over thepastfive years, hasinten- theschool Guided by intoboys’ research development andvolatilerapidly world. changing renaissance men togrow into, notagainst, a settingenablesdynamic well-rounded, school settings.school An adaptive, flexible, and on, real-world relevant, andinterdisciplinary tellsusthat boysResearch inhands- thrive students andtheknowledge that they learn. The CMfaculty care aboutthelives of their ant andlastingrelationships with students. and hard-working- faculty whobuild import and departments. hasadedicated The school CM hasastrong blend ofacademicprograms needs ofourcomplexworld. must alsocontinuetoevolve tomeetthe embrace ourmissionandtraditions, andwe has changed. As aschool, we must always how ourworld tounderstand much portant As we looktothefuture ofCM, itisim-

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As a school, CM understands that where boys learn is critical to what and how they learn. Over the last five years, the school has invested $5M into re-energizing our facilities and expanding our urban footprint.

The school has created a math studio, innovation lab, faculty-student collaboration space, and 21st century seminar rooms. Each space uniquely fosters the creativity and dynamic thinking needed to prob- lem-solve in the moment. These investments have made CM a leader in the marketplace in thinking, pedagogy, and program.

As we have reimagined our spaces to align with the expansion of our curricular offerings, CM has introduced 31 new courses across all levels over this same five-year span. As a community, we understand that disciplines are blending, requiring thinking to be integrated.

Here at CM, we still believe in teaching a strong foundational liberal arts program that includes Hamlet, Aristo- tle, and Latin. We believe in this classical approach, and we also embrace coding, design thinking, environmental science, and biotechnology.

The ability to make connections across disciplines—arts and sciences, humanities and technology—is key to innovation. Linking beauty, art, the imagination, and engineering are critical skills needed by today’s graduates. CM embraces this direction and approach to education.

These new courses and educational philosophy make CM an innovative, Catholic school. We are also a community that cares deeply about educating young men from diverse and urban backgrounds.

CM has a dedicated community that works together to achieve great outcomes. The school values hard work and dedication to mission in its faculty and staff. We hire faculty who have great content knowledge, rich pedagogical skill, and a mission-driven approach, as well as a true appreciation for young men. CM is a unique place because of the committed community that exists here.

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7 TO APPLY:

Interested and qualified candidates may submit electronically a cover letter, current resume, and statement of educational leadership philosophy to:

Dr. Peter F. Folan at [email protected] and Elizabeth Check at [email protected]

The deadline to apply is February 28, 2019.