Holy Trinity High School is excited to announce the hiring of Marianne Lynch as the 21st principal in the 104-year history of Holy Trinity. Mrs. Lynch comes to Holy Trinity from Seton Academy in South Holland, Ill., where she has served as principal since 2009. She comes to Holy Trinity with over 30 years of experience in Catholic schools in Chicago.
Holy Trinity conducted a national search conducted by Carney, Sandoe and Associates, with candidates from 15 states. Laura Clark, Chair of the Principal Search Committee and incoming Chair of the Holy Trinity Board of Trustees, explained that Holy Trinity leadership believed it was important to explore talent outside the Chicagoland area in order to find the best academic leader for Holy Trinity. “We were looking for an experienced leader who could continue to execute Holy Trinity’s strategic plan and enhance academic offerings for students,” she explained. “We believe Mrs. Lynch’s experience make her the right person to advance Holy Trinity, continuing us on the path of academic excellence.”
As principal of Seton Academy, Mrs. Lynch oversaw the school’s transition to a 1:1 technology program and developed partnerships with Purdue University Calumet and Loyola University Chicago. Under her guidance, Seton Academy expanded its honors and AP course offerings and increased its average ACT score by three points through ACT prep-integrated curriculum mapping.
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A Chicago native, Mrs. Lynch attended St. Pascal Elementary School and Cardinal Stritch High School. She received her BA in secondary education from Northeastern Illinois University, her MA in political science from Northeastern Illinois University, and her M.Ed. in Administration from Loyola University Chicago.
“Mrs. Lynch brings to Holy Trinity a strong leadership presence and the ability to inspire teachers,” Holy Trinity President Timothy Bopp said. “She has a proven history of being a great communicator and of bringing together faculty, parents and students, making her the perfect fit for our close-knit Holy Trinity community.”
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About Holy Trinity High School
Holy Trinity High School, a high performing, co-educational, Catholic high school sponsored by the Brothers of Holy Cross, educates the hearts and minds of students from the culturally diverse neighborhoods of Chicago in a caring and challenging learning environment. Founded in 1910, Holy Trinity has been keeping its promise to Chicago’s youth for over a century. Our school's experienced faculty and staff provide individualized attention, a challenging academic curriculum, and strong moral guidance, creating a learning environment that empowers our students to realize their goals and ambitions.