Chapter 1 - Introduction to the School

Administrative Personnel/Leadership Team

 

The Leadership Team comprises the Head of School, Principal/Assistant Head of School, Executive Directors, and Assistant Principals. Regular reports from department directors, in addition to input from an elected faculty and staff representative, are integral to the bi-weekly meetings. The Leadership Team’s role extends to the development and approval of overarching school policies, with a primary responsibility for shaping the vision and direction of Rosary Academy.  The Rosary Academy leadership team works in conjunction with the Consultative School Board to move the future of Rosary forward through the Strategic Plan, guided by the Blessed Mother Mary. 

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Faculty and Staff for 23-24 School Year

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 Faculty and Staff Personnel 2023-2024 

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Board/Council

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The Rosary Academy Consultative School Board, in conjunction with the Office of Catholic Schools, mission is to further the advancement of excellence in Catholic school education for students at Rosary Academy by providing leadership, direction, and support. The functions of the Consultative School Board are to:

• Consult to the head of school on policies, programs, and services for Rosary Academy.

• Develop and update a 3-5 year plan for the school; annual goal setting for the school and for the board.  The long-range plan should follow the guidelines of the Office of Catholic Schools and Rosary Academy.

• Conduct special studies and assignments as requested by the head of school.

• Formulate and implement an advancement program for the school, following Archdiocesan guidelines, and in cooperation with the Office of Catholic Schools. 

• Adopt the school’s operational budget, according to the format specified by the Office of Catholic Schools; receive periodic reports from the Head of School on the implementation of the budget.

 

The board meets at least five times a year. 

 

Finance, advancement, and investment committees were developed as standing committees to support the work of the school and the consultative board.  These committees meet every other month or as needed.

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Consultative School Board

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Tara Campbell '11
Councilwoman, City of Yorba Linda
Chief of Staff, County of Orange 

Years of service on board: 1

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Rob Curry
CEO, Alamitos Management
Parent: '18, '22

Years of service on board: 5

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Frank A DiCrisi III
Owner, Batched Financial Services, LLC
Board Member, Laudato Si Action Platform & Laudato Si Challenge
Parent: '22, '26; Servite '19

Years of service on board: 2

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Ray Dunne (Board Chair)
Principal Emeritus Santa Margarita Catholic High School
Years of Service on Board: 5

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Jo Ann Eannareno, CSJ, MEd
Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange

Years of service on board: 6

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Carrie Nocella ’95, JD

Head External Affairs, Disneyland Resort

Parent: '24

Years of service on board: 6

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Scott A. Fishman, DDS
Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Owner, Pediatric Dental Arts
Parent: '18, '21, '23

Years of service on board: 6

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Victoria L. Graf, PhD
Professor, Loyola Marymount University
School of Education

Years of service on board: 6

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Rob Hoertz
Retired professional
40+ years in technology sales, business development, and consulting services
Parent: '99, '04

Years of service on board: 5

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Richard S. Price II, JD
Attorney at Law
Parent: '04, '18

 Years of service on board: 6

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Vanessa Melgar Brundige ‘97
Senior Marketing Account Representative,
Petro-Diamond, Incorporated

Years of service on board: 1

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Steffanie Early
Vice President of Advancement
Servite High School
Parent: ‘21

Years of service on board: 1

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Shannon O’Connell Hawkins ‘88
Principal, O’Connell Hotels & Hospitality Group
P: ’20, ‘24

Years of service on board: 1

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The Finance Committee

In conjunction with the Office of Catholic Schools, the mission of the Rosary Academy Consultative School Board and the mission of the Rosary Finance committee is to assist the Head and Assistant Head of School with monitoring and oversight of the school’s balance sheet and budget and provide recommendations on the school’s capital management strategy.  At all times, the mission of the committee is to further the advancement and financial viability of Rosary Academy (Fullerton).  The board will assist school leadership by providing leadership, direction, and support.

 

The functions of the Rosary Academy Finance Committee are to:

• Consult the head of school on budget and finance matters of the school

• Guide the development of and regularly update a strong financial plan for the school; annual goal setting for the school and for the board.  The long-range plan should follow the guidelines of the Office of Catholic Schools and Rosary Academy.

• Adopt the school’s operational budget, according to the format specified by the Office of Catholic Schools; receive periodic reports from the head of school on implementing the budget.

 

 Parent Organization

Rosary Academy has a parent council.  They meet once a month from September through May. The director of advancement represents the school at all parent council meetings. Some meetings will include representatives from academics, finance, admissions, athletics, and/or activities to give the parent council updates from their area.

 

The council is led by a president. The current president served as co-president last school year. Currently, there are no term limits.

 

The functions of the parent council include:

• To support and promote the interests of all of the academic and co-curricular programs sponsored by the school

• To work in conjunction with the advancement office to plan fundraising activities to meet the needs of the school

• To promote school spirit and commitment through social involvement of the parents

• To provide opportunities for the spiritual development of its members

 

Alumni Organization

Events planned throughout the year allow alumnae to gather, reconnect, and network within their Rosary community.

 

Mission

The mission of the Rosary Alumnae Association is to foster the affinity of alumnae to Rosary, promote the traditions, Catholic faith, and values of Rosary, provide leadership at events, communicate with all alumnae, and raise funds to support initiatives to these ends that correspond with the mission of Rosary Academy.

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Vision

The vision for the Association is for it to act as a support to the Rosary leadership, faculty, staff, and students. Help engage the alumnae and the broader Rosary community through events, and communication and help advance the mission of Rosary.