Principal's Message

It is with great joy, humility, and gratitude that I introduce myself as the new Principal of St. Ignatius of Antioch School. I am truly honored to have the opportunity to serve this incredible community that has already become such an important part of my life.

Over the past five years, I have been blessed to serve St. Ignatius as both a teacher and, for the last two years, as Assistant Principal. During that time, I have had the privilege of working alongside our dedicated faculty and staff, supporting our students, and building meaningful relationships with our wonderful families. These experiences have given me a deep appreciation for the traditions, faith, and sense of community that make St. Ignatius such a special place.

As your Principal, I am committed to continuing our mission of providing an outstanding Catholic education rooted in faith, academic excellence, and service to others. Together, we will continue to nurture each child's spiritual, academic, social, and emotional growth while preparing them to become compassionate leaders who live out the Gospel each day.

I believe that strong schools are built on strong partnerships between families, faculty, parish, and the community. My door will always be open, and I look forward to listening, learning, and working together to ensure that every child feels known, valued, challenged, and loved.

As we prepare for a new school year, I am excited about the opportunities ahead. We will continue to strengthen our academic programs, embrace meaningful innovation while honoring proven instructional practices, and deepen our Catholic identity in everything we do. Most importantly, we will continue to foster a safe, welcoming, and faith-filled environment where every student can thrive.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Father Brownholtz, our parish leadership, the faculty and staff, and our families for the trust and support you have shown me throughout my journey. I am honored to continue serving this wonderful school community in this new role.

Thank you for the warm welcome you have already extended to me. I look forward to partnering with each of you as we continue to build upon the strong foundation of St. Ignatius of Antioch School. May God continue to bless our school, our parish, and every member of our community.

With gratitude and blessings,

Mrs. Elisa Michel
Principal
St. Ignatius of Antioch School