Hello, my name is Tony Pape, and I am the newly appointed Principal at St. Gerald school. I am so excited for this opportunity and looking forward to an amazing school year!
This will be my 18th year in education, and I have done everything from teaching both elementary and middle school and been an administrator in both as well.
I live in Oak Lawn and have been happily married to my wife Megan for over ten years and we have two children together, Danny who is turning 8 in September and Caroline who is 4.
I have a fond connection to the parish of St. Gerald as I grew up in Oak Lawn near Covington School and this was the church I attended and made my first communion and confirmation.
I am here to work with all of you to make this a safe and nurturing environment for our students and community in which together we help them grow in every aspect from academics to spiritually but as well as socially and emotionally.
As principal, I am committed to:
· Holding the highest standards for you, myself and our students. I will consistently upgrade my knowledge and skill, to be a learning leader.
· Providing effective and important concepts, strategies and techniques for the benefit of our school.
· Sharing ideas that work although might challenge some belief systems.
· Modeling what I am suggesting others consider for their own teaching.
· Leading and teaching as if you were my best friend.
· Holding honesty, respect, sound judgment, and my commitments to the school with the utmost values.
· Listening and being open and responsive to feedback.
Our kids are worth whatever it takes! I am always reachable by phone 708-422-7905 or email [email protected] and will be happy to answer any questions you have starting now and at any time throughout the upcoming school year. I plan on attending masses on Sunday August 6th and look forward to meeting all of you either then or at the upcoming carnival.