St. Francis H.S. Announces New President, Executive VP

St. Francis High School, located in Wheaton, announced Monday, January 9, its new President, Philip Kerr, and new Executive Vice President, Maureen Isphording, effective immediately.

In a release, the school's Board of Directors stated: "The synergy created by Phil’s 40-year history with the school, his incredible business acumen, and his mentoring skills combined with Maureen’s marketing and communications expertise, relationships with current families, and love for the school will provide a strong foundation for the future and long-term success of St. Francis High School."

Kerr and Isphording are looking forward to working as a team to guide the school in its next chapter of excellence.

“It is an incredible responsibility to carry on the school’s 65-year legacy promoting the spiritual, academic, physical, and social development of the students entrusted to our care," Kerr said in the release. "It is incumbent on our team to give Spartans for generations to come the latest state-of-the-art facilities, technologies, and infrastructure necessary to remain at the forefront of educational excellence."

Isphording also expressed her excitement on her new role at the school: “I look forward to partnering with the Board, colleagues, students, families, alumni, and friends to appreciate and honor St. Francis High School’s history and current work, while intentionally and tirelessly ensuring the school’s success for decades to come.”

For more information, view the full release on the school's website.