CAMPUSNews rescue organization. I rescued my two pups through the Milo Foundation and I have been a huge advocate for pet adoptions ever since. There are so many dogs out there waiting to be adopted into a loving, caring family. Remember: Adopt don't shop!
"I can't imagine myself not working in academia, but if I had to choose, I could see myself owning and operating a dog rescue organization." You spearheaded our recent E3 accreditation process; what was the most rewarding part of that process for you?
SJND Celebrates Successful Accreditation Visit The 2017-2018 school year marked a particularly exciting milestone for Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School: the E3 (Ensuring Educational Excellence) accreditation visit which occurs every six years. This process includes compiling a self-study assessment in the form of a final report over the course of multiple years, which asked faculty and staff to evaluate our school purpose; measure benchmarks in the areas of Catholic Identity, School Organization, Teaching and Learning, Student Support and Material Stewardship; and set new institutional goals for the next six years. From February 11-14, SJND hosted a team of seven talented Bay Area educators who serve in a variety of fields to observe SJND in action. At the end of the process, the Visiting Committee presented their findings and provided a very positive report. The three-day visit concluded with a reception to thank the Visiting Committee and to celebrate our school's many successes! SJND thanks our visiting team of educators for generously devoting their time and applying their wealth of experience to help us continue to improve as a Catholic college preparatory institution.
The most rewarding part of the E3 Accreditation process was seeing all of the work that had been accomplished over the past six years in the form of our final self-study report. Through this process, I was able to take a step back and see the whole picture - six years at a glance - and gain some perspective on the evolution of SJND. There has been a significant amount of change in the school, especially in the last few years, and I truly believe that our accreditation was as successful as it was because of the school's continued commitment to improvement.
What do you love most about working at SJND? I love being a part of the SJND family. As a northern California transplant, I cherish the relationships that I've been able to build with students, parents, and colleagues in this community over the past 10 years. SJND is undoubtedly my second home. I feel incredibly blessed to work alongside my talented colleagues in shaping the hearts and minds of our young Pilots.
E3 Visiting Committee with SJND administrators on the last day of their visit. From left to right: Patrick Cody, St. Ignatius College Preparatory; Kristi McLaughlin, Notre Dame High School; Kimberly Cheng, Diocese of Monterey; Ken Jennings, SJND; Jim Jordan, Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory; LaQuietta Hill, Bishop O’Dowd; Cristin Kuehl, Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory; Jessica Park, SJND; Brian Swanson, Salesian College Preparatory.
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