Notre Dame Preparatory School welcomes first lay head of school
Angela Allen became the first non-clergy head of Notre Dame Preparatory School, more commonly known as Notre Dame or NDP, on July 1, according to the school's website. She is the school's tenth head overall. The school serves girls in sixth through twelfth grade.
Allen has previous experience in religious school leadership. Her last role was as associate head of school at Christ Church Episcopal School in Greenville, South Carolina, she said in a video message to the Notre Dame Prep community. She also served as the associate superintendent of schools for Richmond's Catholic diocese.
'It is an honor to be part of this remarkable legacy,' Allen said in the video. 'There's a warmth, a purpose and a deep sense of community that runs through everything here.'
Allen holds a doctor of education degree from The College of William and Mary and a master's degree in teaching from the University of Richmond, Notre Dame Prep's website says. She is moving to Baltimore with her husband Scott, college sophomore daughter Emory and their dog Lottie.
NDP's previous head of school, Sister Patricia McCarron, became the Baltimore Archdiocese's superintendent of schools in February after 20 years of leadership.
'I am filled with gratitude, faith and joy as I step into this new chapter at NDP,' Allen said in the video. 'Here's to a faith-filled, inspiring and joyful year ahead.'
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