ADMINISTRATION CHANGES
Role of Academic Dean goes to Ashleigh Bradley in 2021-22 Grace Jennings | Copy Editor
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nglish teacher Ashleigh role. She was vice principal Bradley will assume the at San Juan del Rio Catholic position of Academic School from 2015 until 2017. Dean for the 2021-2022 school Though Bradley says she year upon the retirement of doesn’t doubt her abilities, Mary DeSalvo. being Academic Dean will Bradley has worked in differ from her previous education since 2000, and job in administration. began teaching at BK in “Kenny is over 2017. three times the size San “I will be working Juan del Rio was when with administration, I left, which means I counselors, deans, will be serving more teachers, parents and students, parents and students to ensure teachers.” Bradley said. academic achievement Mary DeSalvo (left) came to BK just one year after Ashleigh Being Academic and integrity,” Bradley Bradley (right) graduated in class of ‘96. Dean will allow Bradley said. continue teaching,” Bradley to focus on the learning Bradley will oversee said. environment, she says, which course placement, monitor Bradley considers herself is what she enjoys most about student progress, evaluate the disciplined and routine, but administration. learning environment, manage likes to remain open-minded “I think I speak for the academic labs, and conference in her work. rest of the faculty in admitting with teachers, students and “I welcome new ideas, that Mr. Broach has been an parents, among other duties. which, I feel, empowers incredible Academic Dean,” Bradley will still teach one others to reach or exceed Bradley said. “I’m so grateful section of English 1 Honors their potential,” Bradley said. that he will be available and sponsor the Kenny Angels. “I enjoy challenges as well to support me in this new “Personally, I really enjoy because they improve my skills position, but he’s going to be being in the classroom because set.” a hard act to follow.” I consider myself a life-long This isn’t Bradley’s first time learner; that is why I want to working in an administrative
Turning Tides
Vice Principal of Academics Mary DeSalvo will retire in June. DeSalvo has worked in education for 41 years, 25 of which she spent at BK. “I was a school counselor for 19 years,” DeSalvo said. “I loved working individually with students, especially doing the one-on-one appointments to help direct the students into courses that may be beneficial for college.” DeSalvo plans to retire in Fort Pierce, Fla., where she recently bought a new home to spend more time with her family. Academic Dean Michael Broach will fill the position for the upcoming school year. “I’m delighted that [Broach] is taking my position,” DeSalvo said. Looking back on her time at BK, one of DeSalvo’s favorite memories has been revamping and restructuring the services provided in the Office of School Counseling. “I would love to express my gratitude to…all of the administrators I have worked with,” DeSalvo said. “It’s a great camaraderie we have, such a dedicated group of individuals.” DeSalvo describes her parting from BK as “bittersweet.” “I have really enjoyed this position,” DeSalvo said. “You [students] have so much energy, you give us life, and hopefully we do the same for you.”
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