St. Leo the Great School welcomes Mr. Jones

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I am honored to introduce myself as the new principal of St. Leo the Great School. I come to you with excitement for what I can bring to help your children grow into faithful leaders and academic scholars. I am a member of St. Martin of Tours Church in Maple Heights, the parent of two sons, and my wife is a fellow educator. I understand the importance of wanting to know the person who will be leading your child’s school. Parents are the primary educators of their children, and I feel blessed to join you in that task.

With 25 years of experience in education, I began my career teaching at-risk students at St. Thomas Aquinas. Following that, I was the principal of Holy Name Elementary for ten years before becoming the principal at Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School for the last three years. There are two things I’ve learned about myself in that time: my passion is to work with students at the elementary level to prepare them for future success; and I am needed in the urban community.

As principal, my visibility and rapport with students is one of my greatest strengths. The students will see me and know me. The staff will be supported by me. You will have access to me for conversation which supports our educational and spiritual endeavors.

With a clear set of stated expectations, I will be forthright and direct, compassionate and firm, so your child can reach their true potential to fully utilize their talents and gifts. With Christ as our guide, we will uphold the standards of educational rigor and responsible behaviors. I am eager to meet you, work with you, and guide the community of Saint Leo the Great School to create an environment of academic rigor, social responsibility, and personal faith and pride.

Yours in Christ,

Mr. Lorenzo Jones