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Mission-Focused Leadership in Action
Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School is governed and led through a mission-centered structure that ensures fidelity to the teachings of the Catholic Church and the charism of the Company of Mary. Rooted in a commitment to forming the whole child, the school operates as an apostolic educational community dedicated to guiding students toward a personal relationship with Jesus Christ while cultivating lives of discernment, truth, and service.
The school is entrusted to operate in communion with the Diocesse of Orange. This relationship ensures alignment with Church teaching, sacramental life, and the broader mission of Catholic education. A consultative board or advisory council, Home and School Association, supports the mission by offering expertise in areas such as fundraising, facilities improvement, and strategic planning, always in service to the school’s Catholic identity and long-term vitality.
The principal serves as the chief educational and spiritual leader of the school, responsible for implementing the mission through instructional leadership, faith formation, and community engagement. In collaboration with faculty and staff, the principal fosters a culture that reflects the Educational Model of the Company of Mary—prioritizing personalized learning, relational trust, and the dignity of each student.
Leadership at all levels is guided by a commitment to continuous improvement, transparency, and shared responsibility. Faculty and staff are formed not only as educators but as witnesses to the Gospel, integrating faith into all aspects of school life. Through intentional communication, collaborative structures, and ongoing formation, the school ensures that all stakeholders—students, families, and staff—are active participants in a vibrant, faith-filled community.
In all aspects of governance and leadership, Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School remains steadfast in its mission: to educate hearts and minds in truth, form disciples rooted in faith, and prepare students to lead lives of purpose, service, and holiness.