Executive Finance & Operations Leader — Education

Welcome to Santa Catalina, where courage leads, grace inspires, and compassion serves. Rooted in faith and a commitment to excellence, we nurture bold hearts and bright minds.

Santa Catalina School is a vibrant, independent, Catholic school offering student-centered co-education to PreK through grade 8 and an all-girls boarding and day college preparatory upper school serving grades 9 through 12. Santa Catalina exists to develop in each student a striving for excellence, a maturing awareness of moral and spiritual values, a sense of responsible purpose, and a determination to serve the world with courage, grace, and compassion.

With the cornerstones of excellence, spirituality, service, and responsibility, the school is committed to providing a supportive learning community for each student to grow in their intellectual, personal, and spiritual life, making Santa Catalina a transformational educational experience for its students.

Our foundation emphasizes the values of openness, service, and meaningful relationships. We believe that education should cultivate both intellect and character. In our teaching, we stress the importance of integrity and affirm the dignity and worth of each individual, ensuring every student feels a sense of belonging in the Catalina community. Both faith and reason serve to guide our search for the truth.

At the heart of it all is a steadfast belief in our students.

Mission:

Santa Catalina School exists to develop in each student a striving for excellence, a maturing awareness of moral and spiritual values, a sense of responsible purpose, and a determination to serve the world with courage, grace, and compassion.

Vision:

Prepare students to lead lives of meaning and purpose.

Motto:

Veritas—truth. Underlying all actions, relationships, and communication is the assumption that this standard exists.

History:

Founded in 1950, Santa Catalina School’s story is enlivened by several generations of women whose faith, courage, and leadership brought a vision to fruition and by those who continue to carry that vision forward.

Santa Catalina School is committed to preparing students to lead lives of meaning and purpose. Its two strategic priorities—
Real-World Problem Solving and Health & Wellness
—guide the school's efforts to develop students who are curious, courageous, empathetic, and prepared for lifelong success.

Real-World Problem Solving

Santa Catalina emphasizes meaningful learning experiences that help students develop essential skills through three areas:

• Critical Thinking
  
  Skills:
  
  Expanding experiential learning opportunities that encourage curiosity, empathy, and thoughtful problem-solving.
• Design and Engineering
  
  Skills:
  
  Integrating design and engineering into the curriculum to strengthen creativity, innovation, and confidence.
• Hands-On Service Learning: Providing meaningful opportunities for students to serve their communities and develop a deeper understanding of others.

Santa Catalina is equally committed to creating an environment that supports students' personal growth, happiness, and well-being through three areas:

• Joyful Learning: Creating an educational environment that balances meaningful work with enjoyment and discovery.
• A Community of Belonging: Ensuring that every student feels recognized, supported, and valued.
• Lifelong Habits: Incorporating effective wellness practices into daily school life to promote lasting health, happiness, and success.

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