RCS Welcomes Tina Monosmith as President

Submitted by KATHRYN BESTOR

Following a thorough and deliberate search process, Rochester Catholic Schools (RCS) proudly announces and welcomes Tina Rosenthal Monosmith as our new president. Monosmith began employment August 12, coming from her roles as director of technology and executive cabinet member at Saint Thomas Academy in Mendota Heights, and professor of education/contracted faculty of practice at Concordia University, Saint Paul, and Saint Mary's University.

"Tina Monosmith joins RCS with many years as a Catholic school educator and administrator," said Pamela Zeimetz Bowman, co-chair of the RCS Board of Trustees. "Her mission-focused journey to support the enhancement of Catholic education will further strengthen the RCS mission to provide an exceptional education that’s rooted in truth and ignited by faith."

Monosmith has 20 years of experience in supporting Catholic educational institutions. She has played a crucial role in collaborating with administrative and executive teams, organizing aspects of accreditation processes, and designing professional development courses in technology and school leadership.

“As a student, I had the privilege of attending Catholic Schools in the Diocese of WinonaRochester that were led by the Rochester Franciscan Sisters. The Sisters provided me with deep roots in servant leadership and a commitment to the mission of Catholic education that has been my lifelong vocation,” said Monosmith.

She added, “We are excited to return to southern Minnesota to raise our two sons in the same strong community where we grew up. I am so impressed by, not only the quality of education that the Rochester Catholic Schools offer, but the extraordinary faculty, staff and administrators who work at every level of school operations. I am honored and humbled to join them in furthering the mission of RCS!”

Join us in welcoming our new president!

Kathryn Bestor is the marketing & communications manager for Rochester Catholic Schools.