Board of Education
The Board of Education serves in an advisory capacity to the Superintendent of Catholic schools. It provides guidance to Archdiocesan elementary and secondary schools and the Archdiocese of Washington Catholic schools.
The Board of Education is comprised of members who represent certain positions and jurisdictions at Archdiocese of Washington Catholic schools. The composition of the Board of Education ensures balanced representation of key stakeholder groups for Catholic schools: pastors, principals, and parents.
Mrs. Patricia “Trish” Reimer
Board President
Region represented: PG
Mr. Christopher Kelly
Board Vice President
Principal, Blessed Sacrament
Region represented – DC
Mr. Ayelework Awoke
Parent Representative
Region represented – MC
Mr. Glenn Benjamin
ESPA President / Principal – St. Jude Regional Catholic School
Rockville, MD
Mrs. Miryan Cabrera
Parent Representative
Region represented – PG
Rev. Rory Conley
Pastor, St. Mary School
Region represented – SoMD
Mr. Greg Cooksey
Parent Representative
Region represented – MC
Mr. Michael Donahue
Parent Representative
Region represented – MC
Edward Farley
Parent Representative
Region represented: DC
Rev. David Fitz-Patrick
Pastor, Our Lady of Victory
Region represented – DC
Rev. Samuel Giese
Pastor, St. Jane de Chantel
Region represented – MC
Mr. Tom Gletner
Parent Representative
Region represented: DC
Mrs. Lila Ridgell Hofmeister
Principal, St. Michael School
Region represented: St. Mary’s
Rev. Jack Kennealy
Pastor, St. Matthias Apostle Catholic Church
Mr. Arthur Linder
Parent Representative
Region represented: DC
Mr. Jeffrey Palumbo
Principal
Region represented: High School
Ms. Susan Sheehan
Principal
Region represented: MC
Dr. Steve Showalter
Principal
Region represented – PG
Mrs. Sharie Brown Wood
Parent Representative
Region represented – DC
Mrs. Patricia Young
Parent Representative
Region represented – MC