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Application deadline May 2, 2024

Plazo de solicitud: 2 de mayo de 2024

Join us for our 23rd annual

Promoting Success Luncheon

June 4, 2024

Tours & Social HOUR| 11 am

Lunch & Program | 12 pm

ANNOUNCING A NEW PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR OF MISSION TO ST. ANDREW NATIVITY SCHOOL.

Following an extensive nationwide search, the Board of Trustees of St. Andrew Nativity School welcomes Lorraine Shepherd, as the next President, Director of Mission. “The future is bright for Nativity. We look forward to officially welcoming Lorraine and we are grateful for the search committee’s hard work and dedication to finding an exceptional, mission-driven leader who understands and prioritizes the needs of our students, their caregivers, our faculty, and staff,” stated Nativity Board of Trustees Chair Kirstin Abel.

Lorraine is a lifelong learner who earned her Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master of Art in Teaching from the University of San Francisco. She began her ministry in education teaching Kindergarten in the Diocese of San Jose. Her passion and knowledge of Catholic social teaching, social justice, and U.S. History drove her pedagogy and love of teaching 5th, 7th, and 8th grade students before becoming Principal at Sacred Heart Nativity School.

Lorraine was introduced to the Jesuit charism during graduate school. Her experience in accompanying the youth of Sacred Heart Nativity and learning from the Jesuits inspired her to delve more deeply into Ignatian Spirituality. Lorraine has led Ignatian-inspired retreats, is an adjunct presenter for the Seminars in Ignatian Leadership for rising leaders through the Jesuit Schools Network and is an adjunct lecturer in the School of Education at Santa Clara University.

“I am honored to serve as the next President, Director of Mission of St. Andrew Nativity School, and I look forward to working alongside the dedicated staff and families as we accompany our youth to build a hope-filled future,” Lorraine shared. She will be involved with Nativity as the search for a permanent principal begins and is excited to become familiar with the broader school community. Her first official day will be July 1, 2024.

Empowering the Next Generation

St. Andrew Nativity School is a tuition-free Catholic, Jesuit middle school serving young people of all faiths from under-resourced backgrounds and empowering them in their spiritual, intellectual and personal development toward college and career readiness and becoming people for others. 

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