Everest Academy Welcomes Lori Broncato as Principal

LEMONT, IL — A new chapter has begun for Everest Academy. On Friday, April 21st, The Everest Academy Board of Directors announced Mrs. Lori Broncato as the school’s new principal.

Experienced in both public and private Catholic education, Broncato brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven success record to Everest. She holds a BS in Upper Elementary Education with endorsements in Middle School Language Arts and Social Studies, as well as a Masters' Degree in Curriculum and Instruction and a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Educational Administration from National Louis University.

“I am truly honored to be selected as the principal of Everest Academy,” said Broncato. “It is an exciting time to be associated with a school that has shown a steady growth in enrollment over the past few years.”

Broncato has years of experience in the classroom teaching 4th through 9th Grades, in both the public and private sector, and over 10 years of experience as a school administrator. Most recently, she served as the principal of Holy Ghost School in Wood Dale, IL.

Broncato commented, “I especially look forward to working with the students, great staff, and the entire Everest community. My primary goal is to foster and grow the ideals that drive Everest Academy and make it an excellent Catholic school.”

Everest Academy’s Dean of Students, Ms. Molly Maher, expressed the school’s excitement about the announcement.

“We truly feel Lori Broncato is an answer to our prayers. She possesses many human, spiritual and academic qualities that will make her a very strong leader for our Everest family. As a whole community, we welcome her with open arms and are looking forward to having her join us!”

Everest Academy is an independent Roman Catholic school educating children from preschool through eighth grade. To learn more, visit www.everestadvantage.org.