St . Ursula Villa Launches New Academic Leadership Team
Director of Early Childhood Lisa Wolfer , St . Ursula Villa President Kent Halaby , and Principal Julie Scherer .
St . Ursula Villa announces a new organizational structure and academic leadership team for the 2021-22 year . St . Ursula Villa President Kent Halaby , Principal Julie Scherer , and Director of Early Childhood Lisa Wolfer will work together to deliver an outstanding educational experience rooted in the Ursuline tradition and continue to foster the Villa Values of Education , Faith , and Community .
In January 2021 , Mr . Kent Halaby accepted the role of President of St . Ursula Villa . Mr . Halaby has been with the Villa for 12 years serving most recently as Interim Principal . During this time , he successfully led the school through the challenge of a global pandemic and ensured the safety of our students and staff while providing highquality educational programming . His previous experience as Assistant Principal and Director of Finance and Facilities provides both institutional knowledge and stability to chart a course for the future . Mr . Halaby ’ s dedication and passion for Ursuline education is evident in his work at the Villa .
As President , Mr . Halaby will have the ultimate
Mr . Kent Halaby responsibility for the Catholic faith formation of the students and their academic success . The President will work closely with the Board of Trustees to develop and implement the school ’ s strategic plan with priorities including promotion of the Ursuline mission , advancement and development , financial management , public relations and marketing , recruitment and retention , facilities , operations , and safety . Mr . Halaby states , “ I am eager to implement this new administrative structure which will allow me , as President , to focus on furthering the school ’ s mission as well as day-to-day involvement in non-academic , business functions – the areas that are outside of the classroom , but critical to the school ’ s success .”
“ I am eager to implement this new administrative structure which will allow me , as President , to focus on furthering the school ’ s mission as well as day-today involvement in non-academic , business functions – the areas that are outside of the classroom but critical to the school ’ s success .”
PRESIDENT KENT HALABY
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