About
ABOUT ST. FRANCIS
Founded in 1946, St. Francis High School is a private, Catholic, college preparatory school for boys. The school is owned by its Board of Directors and operated in sponsorship with the Capuchin Franciscan Friars of the Western American Province of Our Lady of Angels.

Mission & Philosophy

Capuchin Franciscan Tradition

Governance

President Search

Faculty & Staff

Publications

Employment Opportunities
Admissions
ADMISSIONS
There is a difference with single-sex education. At an all-boys school, boys are better able to develop their own uniqueness and individuality. Boys have the opportunity to be themselves to pursue their individual academic and co-curricular activities.

Becoming a Golden Knight

Why an All-Boys School?

Prospective Student Interest Form

Campus Tours
Academics
ACADEMICS
St. Francis High School endeavors to develop in its students moral and spiritual maturity, intellectual growth, responsible citizenship, social awareness, physical well-being, and an understanding of the alternatives in their vocational and educational futures.

Curriculum

Counseling & Academic Advisement

Integral Student Outcomes

Summer Programs

Technology
Student Life
STUDENT LIFE
Students are encouraged to become involved in special interest clubs in order to further their experience in areas beyond the classroom setting. Faculty members serve as moderators and help student officers establish schedules for meetings and activities.

Franciscan Mission & Ministry

Diversity at St. Francis

Clubs & Organizations

Visual & Performing Arts

Beyond the Classroom
Athletics
Calendar
Alumni

About

Faculty & Staff

Administration

List of 8 members.

Fr. Tony Marti, OFM Cap.

President
Andy Burghdorf '00

Chief Operating Officer
Tracy Traver

Principal | English Instructor
Ted Carroll

Vice Principal of Academics | Math Instructor
John Jordan

Vice Principal of Student Support
Patrick Davitt '11

Dean of Studies I Social Studies Instructor
Patrick Donovan '03

Dean of Students I English Instructor
Jeremy Nelson

Dean of Faculty I Social Studies Instructor

Business & Development

List of 9 members.

Christine Smith

Chief Financial Officer
Tim Murphy '94

Director of Development
April Bergen

Facilities & Special Events Manager
Jenny Meli

Family Engagement Coordinator
Ray McDonough '06

Director of Operations
David Millan

Director of Human Resources
Betty Dowling

Registrar
Mary Natalizio

Finance & Accounting Administrator
Mario Moreno '12

Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist

Counseling & Academic Advisement

List of 8 members.

Daniel Pelletier

Director of Counseling I Academic/College Counselor
Teresa Baldonado

Academic/College Counselor
Tim Bell '09

Personal/Wellness Counselor
Michael Clapp

Academic/College Counselor
Aaron Dorlarque

Mathematics Instructor I Sophomore Counselor
Theresa Long

Academic/College Counselor
Joe Monarrez

Director of Admissions | Freshman Counselor
Ashley Muro

Learning Specialist

Faculty

List of 49 members.

Ethan Adams

World Languages Instructor I English Instructor
Gino Altobelli '86

Mathematics Instructor
Tim Anderson

Mathematics Department Chair I Mathematics Instructor
Glen Appels

English Instructor I Head Soccer Coach
Jeremy Bourdon

Mathematics Instructor I Science Instructor
Paul Cano '17

KNIT Livestream Technical Director
Deanne Carnighan
Patrick Carroll '11

Social Studies Instructor I Football Coach
Sylvana Castillo

Christian Service Coordinator I Religious Studies Instructor
Victoria Chavez ATc

Clinical Athletic Trainer
Julie Clemons

Mathematics Instructor
Edward Corcoran

Assistant Director of Athletics I P.E Instructor
Richard Di Palma

Religious Studies Instructor
Sergio Diaz

World Languages Department Chair I World Languages Instructor
Dirk Dierking

Social Studies Instructor I English Instructor
Clinton Dodson

Percussion Director
Joel Doerning '04 ATc

Assistant Director of Health Services & Sports Medicine I Science Instructor
Jeffrey Durfee '86

Social Studies Department Chair I Social Studies Instructor
Mary Ekler

Director of Chorus
Emmanuel Eulalia

Director of Theater Arts I Mass Media Productions I KNIT TV
Austin Frank '12

Mathematics Instructor
Mark Fredette

Religious Studies Instructor
Mark Gibbons

Social Studies Instructor I Football Coach
Eric Gleason '93

Director of Franciscan Mission & Ministry I Religious Studies Instructor
Joshua Godson '97

Campus Minister & Cultural Initatives Coordinator | Religious Studies Department Chair I Religious Studies Instructor
Jordan Griffin

Graphics Arts Instructor
Angela Guadalupe

Religious Studies Instructor
Eli Hallak ATc, EMT

Director of Health Services & Sports Medicine I Science Instructor
William Heinen

Science Instructor
Dean Herrington

Head Football Coach I P.E Instructor
Christopher Iwancio, OFM Cap.

Spirit & Life Coordinator I Religious Studies Instructor
Claire Jacobs

Theater Arts Instructor
Jonathan Jay

English Department Chair I English Instructor
Shaun Kort

Head Baseball Coach I P.E Instructor
Matthew Kozicz

Associate Campus Minister | Religious Studies Instructor
Matthew Luderer

Director of Athletics
Selena Mone

English Instructor
Marina Navarro

World Languages Instructor
Kyle Ostrom '01

Science Department Chair I Science Instructor I Head Golf Coach
Michael Perkins

Student Activities Director I Social Studies Instructor
Vanessa Poe

English Instructor
Kathleen Reichert

Social Studies Instructor
Michael Seidler '83

Social Studies Instructor
Oralia Snyder

World Languages Instructor
Ann Sorrells-Wicke

Learning and Research Librarian
Chris Thiel, OFM Cap.

Mathematics Instructor I Computer Science Instructor
Robert Tompson

Science Instructor
Vanessa Viana

World Languages Instructor
Todd Wolfson

Head Basketball Coach I Assistant Director of Athletics I P.E Instructor

Technology

List of 4 members.

Brady Lowdermilk

Director of Technology I Director of Aquatics
Robert Skubic

Systems Administrator
Tran Vu, OFM Cap.

Assistant Director of Technology
Matthew Walker

Technology Support Specialist

Administrative Staff

List of 6 members.

Susana Bordey

Administrative Assistant: Counseling & Academic Advisement
Jean Cruzan

Administrative Support: Front Desk
Alison Davitt

Administrative Support: Athletics
Danna Holmes

Administrative Support: Attendance
Luisa Rodriguez

Franciscan Mission & Ministry Administrative Assistant
Dianna Tipple

Administrative Support: Office of the President

Facilities Staff

List of 3 members.

Jonathan Franklin

Maintenance
Bruce Gregory

Maintenance
Roberto Guerrero '89

Maintenance

200 Foothill Blvd.
La Canada Flintridge, CA, 91011
Phone: 818-790-0325
Fax: 818-790-5542