After an extensive search by board members, faculty, staff, parents and alumni,
Mr. Coughlan agreed to come aboard in April 2017, when both the elementary and high schools were in need of a new vision, which he provided in prodigious measure.
"Mr. Coughlan lent a strong and skillful hand at a time when we were looking for decisive leadership at both the elementary and high schools. With Mr. Coughlan's help, we were able to secure the financial stability of the schools while putting into place new programs, notably our new Junior High. He helped us achieve our goal to hire a new principal for the high school and co-principals for the elementary schools - months ahead of schedule,"
Fr. Donahue stated. "Whatever success we have going forward will be in no small part due to Mr. Coughlan's skillful positioning of our schools for renewal and growth. He did this while representing our schools in the most positive, graceful and effective way. I'm most grateful."
Fr. Bill concluded: "While I was disappointed to learn several weeks ago that Mr. Coughlan would be stepping down as President, his gifts and dedication to Catholic education point to a very bright future for him and for whatever institutions he will serve. We will be watching, with pride and expectation of great things to come."
