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Top 10 Skills of a WCS Transformational President
#1 - Visionary Strategic Leadership
Ability to set and execute a VISION 2032 backed by measurable outcomes. Can articulate clearly
what Washington Catholic Schools will become, not just manage what they are today.
Outcome: People follow because they believe in the direction and in the President's leadership.
#2 - Culture Builder & Inspirational Communicator
Creates belief, energy, and unity across faculty, athletes, parents parish, and alumni. Can rally
people during change without losing empathy.
Outcome: People begin saying, "Something special is happening here."
#3 - Fundraising Advancement & Capital Campaign Leadership
Proven ability to lead $8MM campaign with the support of Dave Worland, Jeff Purdue and the
fundraising team thru major gift cultivation, alumni engagement, and donor relationships.
Understands how to inspire investment through storytelling, vision casting, and stewardship.
Outcome: Successful execution of an $8 million capital campaign in 2026 as foundation for
WC's long-term sustainability.
#4 - Catholic Identity & Mission-Driven Formation
Deep personal commitment to Catholic values, sacramental life, and faith formation. Able to
build a culture where Catholicity is visible, joyful, and central to daily life for students, families,
and faculty.
Outcome: Spiritual growth becomes part of WC's academic and community excellence.
#5 - Enrollment Growth & Retention Strategy
Experience driving enrollment turnarounds through branding, recruitment pipelines, and
retention tactics. Treats enrollment as the school's future-facing business engine.
Outcome: Stable and growing student enrollment
#6 - Academic Excellence & Instructional Innovation
Believes in rigor, literacy, STEM, and faith-integrated learning drive opportunity. Partners with
principals and teachers to elevate expectations and outcomes.
Outcome: Washington Catholic Schools becomes the areas academic #1 choice again. WC
Succeeds. No Excuses. No Exceptions.
#7 - Athletic & Extra Curricular Program Strategy
Understands the strategic role of athletics, arts, service, and clubs for identity and enrollment.
Builds feeder programs and community partnerships
Outcome: A strong athletic program culture that attracts families early and keeps them
engaged.
#8 - Business & Operational Leadership
Treats the school as a mission-driven organization and a competitive enterprise. Comfortable
with budgets, facilities planning, HR accountability, and board governance.
Outcome: WC Mission + Margin = Sustainability.
#9 - Team Builder, Talent Developer, & Accountability Leader
Hires well, evaluates honestly, rewards excellence, and coaches for improvement. Not afraid of
tough calls when culture, performance, or values demand it.
Outcome: High trust, highest expectations and no complacency.
#10 - Deep Community Connector
Understands the unique personality, history, and heartbeat of Washington Catholic Schools.
Builds bridges with parishes, business partners, alumni, civic leaders, and parents