BOB BARNES '58
Tiger Pride Society, alumni chair
“I continue to use the values I was taught at Waldron in my everyday life. When I visit Waldron Mercy, it’s like coming home.”
MICHAEL & KRISTEN GORMAN
Tiger Pride Society, parent chairs (parents of Matthew '20 and Sean '22)
"We believe Waldron Mercy serves as an extension of the beliefs and values that we teach in our home. We continue to support Waldron Mercy in its mission to develop well-rounded students in an academically-challenging environment within a faith-based community."
JACKIE GONDEK GIOVANONI '90
Tiger Pride Society, young alumni chair
"Waldron is a second home to me. Many of my fondest memories and lifelong friends were made at Merion and then Waldron Mercy Academy. Waldron gave me so much and I’m happy to give back so others may experience the Mercy tradition. That tradition of compassion, kindness and friendship inspire me every day."
DATES
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MARCH 10 @ 6PM
APRIL 13 @ 6PM
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Principal Search Process
Ann Marie Braca has announced that the current school year ending June 30, 2023 will be her sixth and last as principal of Waldron Mercy Academy. We are grateful for the faithfulness and diligence Ann Marie has shown in advocating for the mission and core values of Waldron Mercy during her time as principal. Our community looks forward to welcoming the next principal who will continue this important work as we prepare to celebrate 100 years of educating students in the Mercy tradition.
SEARCH PROCESS
For the next principal of Waldron Mercy Academy, we will work to identify a person of faith who appreciates Mercy values, of wisdom who will invigorate our academic programs, and of servant leadership who will value and inspire our community.
A Principal Search Committee has been formed to facilitate the process of recruiting, selecting, and recommending eligible candidates to the Board of Trustees. The members of this committee include:
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Sister Elizabeth Marley, RSM – Committee Co-Chair, Trustee
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Ellyn Jo Waller, Ed.D., P ’05 ’06 – Committee Co-Chair, Trustee
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Joan Barone P ’08 – Board Chair
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Nicole Elie P ’18 ’22 – Trustee
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Melissa Lennon P ’21 – Trustee
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Louis Marchese P ’10 ’11 ’16 – Trustee
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Nell Stetser – representative for Mercy Education System of the Americas
Lambert & Associates, an executive search firm with extensive experience placing senior level professionals for Mercy ministries and other mission-based institutions, has been retained to lead the search process according to the following anticipated timeline:
August 2022 Announce Mrs. Braca’s planned departure; establish Principal Search Committee
Sept/Oct 2022 Vet and select search firm; announce search process to community
November 2022 Gather input from community through focus group meetings and finalize position description
Nov/Dec 2022 Lambert develops pool of qualified candidates
January 2023 Lambert & Search Committee interview and evaluate potential candidates
February 2023 Final candidates to meet and be interviewed by various constituents of the
Waldron Mercy Academy Community
March 2023 Board of Trustees selects next Principal
April 2023 Board of Trustees forms a Principal Transition Committee
July 2023 New Principal begins July 1
After soliciting input from the WMA community, our Lambert & Associates consultants, in collaboration with the Principal Search Committee, drafted this position description for prospective candidates to learn more about the school, the responsibilities of the role, and the desired qualifications of the next Principal.
If you have any questions about Waldron Mercy’s principal search process, or if you or someone you know may be interested in the position, please email Catharine McGeever at cfmcgeever@lambertassoc.com or Tara Sweeney at tsweeney@lambertassoc.com.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PRINCIPAL SEARCH COMMITTEE
AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Message from Lambert & Associates
February 27th, 2023
Message from Lambert & Associates
January 9th, 2023
Message from the Committee Co-Chairs
December 6th, 2022
Message from Lambert & Associates
November 18th, 2022
October 25, 2022
August 2, 2022