Shrine Catholic High School and Academy Announce New Principal

Monsignor William Easton, Pastor of National Shrine of the Little Flower Parish and President of Shrine Catholic Schools, announced today the appointment of Mr. Cormac Lynn as the new Principal of Shrine High School and Academy, located in Royal Oak, Michigan. He will succeed Mrs. Gabrielle Erken, whose retirement after 12 years of dedicated service was announced in February.

Msgr. Easton said “We are extremely pleased that Cormac will be joining us at Shrine. He comes to us with an outstanding reputation as a teacher, coach, and administrator at Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Preparatory, where he has served since 2002, most recently as Vice Headmaster and Academic Dean. He brings the skills necessary to ensure that Shrine Catholic High School and Academy remains one of the preeminent parish-based educational institutions in the Diocese.”

Cormac’s academic credentials include a BA in History from The Ohio State University and a MA in History, Secondary School Teaching, from Michigan State University. He earned his teaching certificate from Madonna University, and will complete an Education Specialist degree at Oakland University in June.

In addition to his responsibilities at St. Mary’s, Cormac has taught at Oakland Community College and currently is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Madonna University, where he teaches in the College of Education as well as the College of Social Sciences.

“The search committee was very pleased with the number of highly qualified candidates from which it had to choose. Cormac’s deep commitment to Catholic education and great respect for the rich heritage and traditions of Shrine High School and Academy will be a solid foundation upon which to continue to build Shrine’s reputation for providing an outstanding Catholic education,” said Pete Bolton, Chairman of the Unified School Board.

Asked about his reaction to the appointment, Cormac said “I’m excited and humbled by the opportunity to lead Shrine High School and Academy and build on over seventy years of educational excellence and spiritual growth. I have spent my entire professional career working with young adults as a teacher, coach, mentor, counselor and administrator. I look forward to working with the exceptional faculty and staff at Shrine, its devoted parents, and motivated students as we continue to prepare them with the intellectual and social skills to succeed