The Marian Catholic High School Board of Directors announces the formation of a diverse and inclusive Search Committee tasked with identifying the next Head of School.

This important leadership position is targeted to begin by July 2026, or sooner, depending on mutual agreement. This national search is aimed at attracting exceptional candidates who are committed to advancing Marian’s mission and values.

The committee seeks a visionary leader who will honor Marian’s long-standing traditions, inspire academic and spiritual growth, and build upon our history of success in both cocurricular and extracurricular pursuits.

The search committee, which includes alumni, families, faculty, staff, clergy, benefactors, and community leaders, will oversee a transparent and comprehensive recruitment process. This will include collecting feedback and insights from across the Marian community, ensuring that all voices are heard in shaping the future leadership. This process will culminate in identifying a strong pool of semifinalists, with in-depth interviews leading to the selection of finalists.

The members of the Head of School Search Committee are:

• Sister Rose Mulligan, IHM ’84, search committee cochair, department chair and professor at Immaculata University; and member of the Marian Board of Directors.

• Larry Furey ’79, search committee cochair, founder and former CEO of Partners in Mission LLC; and member of the Marian Board of Directors.

• Joan Demetriades ’69, retired executive, Johnson & Johnson.

• Mary Bonner Dakosty ’73, P ’99, ’01, veteran Catholic school educator at Saint Jerome’s School.

• Bill O’Gurek ’73, P ’99, ’01, president, Marian Alumni Association.

• Joe DeAngelo ’76, P ’06, ’07, ’08, longtime Marian faculty member.

• Bruce Svetz ’83, retired executive, entrepreneur.

• Sue Yacapsin McCorry ’84, MBA, PhD, provost fellow and professor, DeSales University.

• Maria Slog McGinley ’93, P ’19, ’24, ’28, ’29, Marian parent.

• Kathy Kovatch Reaman, P ’20, ’22, ’24, ’28, Marian parent

• Father Robert Finlan, school chaplain at Marian.

• Dr. Erin Marek, P ’28, director of advancement at Marian.

The committee has scheduled a series of listening sessions at Marian Catholic High School on Sept. 29, 30, and Oct. 1. These sessions will include current students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and friends of Marian, providing vital input to guide the search and help us identify the qualities most essential for our next leader.

“We are committed to a thoughtful, inclusive, and transparent search process,” said Sr. Rose Mulligan, cochair of the Search Committee. “Listening to the voices of those who hold Marian close to their hearts is critical as we seek a leader who will steward our school into its next chapter — upholding our traditions while guiding us toward a vibrant future.”

All nominations, inquiries, and expressions of interest may be directed to: HeadofSchoolSearch@mariancatholichs.org.

Regular updates regarding the search will be shared with the Marian community via email and on the school’s website.