Strong Roots, A Vibrant Future
The Mayfield Junior School of the Holy Child Jesus Strategic Plan
The Mayfield Junior School of the Holy Child Jesus Strategic Plan will guide us as we strengthen our foundation and build a vibrant future for our community. This plan is a commitment to our legacy, which was established by Venerable Cornelia Connelly and the Society of the Holy Child Jesus.
Guided by our Mission and the Goals of the Holy Child Network of Schools, this strategic plan focuses on four key elements, which represent our collective vision and a shared commitment to our students, faculty, staff, and families.
The plan ensures that our school will remain a place where students are challenged to become their best selves, guided by the enduring values of faith, service, intellectual curiosity, and excellence. We are preserving the strong roots of our past to build a vibrant future for generations to come as we embrace Cornelia's call to "meet the wants of the age."

As we approach our 100th anniversary on Euclid Avenue, we look ahead with hope, confidence, and renewed purpose. Our Strategic Plan — Strong Roots, A Vibrant Future — charts a thoughtful path forward.
Joe Scuito Head of School
1. Promote Holy Child Catholic Identity and School's Mission
We will continue to foster a vibrant faith community of belonging, focused on the dignity of all, and expanding opportunities for meaningful engagement with the broader community and within the Holy Child Network.
2. Elevate Mayfield's distinct Holy Child education and academic excellence
To ensure that Mayfield's academic program remains responsive, mission-aligned, and student-centered, we commit to strengthening the structures that support curriculum, instruction, assessment, and growth. Grounded in our Holy Child identity and guided by the Portrait of a Graduate, these strategies aim to build future-ready skills, foster equity, and promote the well-being of all learners in a joyful environment.
3. Invest in Faculty and Staff Professional Growth and Well-Being
We're dedicated to attracting, developing, and retaining top talent. This involves strategic recruitment of a diverse faculty and staff, competitive salary and benefits, and proactive workforce planning, including a Holy Child Training program, personalized growth plans, and clear organizational structures and roles for a supportive and efficient environment.
4. Advance Institutional Sustainability
Through integrated efforts to propel Mayfield's long-term strength and position as a leading Catholic independent school, we are deeply committed to evolving and sustaining our institutional infrastructure, ensuring our campus and all its systems remain flexible.
Remember that it is not sufficient to have begun well; we must also persevere with courage and finish with resolution.
Cornelia Connelly
Strategic Planning Committee
Armando Avelar
Dean of Student LifeLisa Byrne P'22, '23Arts Department Chair, Middle School Drama, 8th Grade Team Leader, Student Events & Activities Coordinator
Jessica Chu P'26, '29
Board of Trustees
Victoria Crigler P'29, '31, '32
Board of Trustees
Beth Dorr
Director of Lower School
Simone Porter Jonston '92, P '23, '25, '28
Board of TrusteesBridget Kelley-Lossada P'18, '22High School Mentor, 7th Grade Advisor & Team Leader, K-8 Service Learning Coordinator, Electives, Clubs & Co-Curriculars Coordinator
Anne Leary
Science Department Chair, 8th Grade Science Teacher and Advisor
Jim Lo Coco P'09, '13, '14
Board of Trustees
Anna Longstaff
Director of AdvancementLauren MarlisDirector of Enrollment Management
Jennifer Neumayer P'24, '27
Board of Trustees
Lancie Phillips P'30
Executive Assistant to the Head of School
Hazim Rabadi P'21, '23, '25
Board of Trustees
Linda RabitoyDirector of Finance
Joe Sciuto
Head of SchoolErika SearsDirector of Technology and Innovation
Thomas Stafford
Director of Marketing and Communications
Phillip Velasco
Director of Facilities
Nicole Wirth
Dean of Academic Life









