Principal

7674 Nolensville Road, Nolensville, TN

Start Date: July 2025

Jesus Christ provides the most comprehensive and compelling example of the realization of full human potential. Catholic education provides a unique learning environment where each child can become the person God intended him or her to be. Catholic schools partner with parents, the primary educators of their children, to develop the unique God-given gifts and capabilities of each student, so that they can be heroic disciples of Jesus Christ who pursue truth, beauty and goodness.

Three years ago Bishop Spalding and lay leaders responded to the need for a Catholic school in Nolensville and began plans for St. Michael Academy. Population in the area had doubled and the number of Catholic families mirrored that growth. With Williamson County’s population projected to increase by 20 percent by 2040, St. Michael Academy became a necessity. Through prayer, careful planning and tremendous early support, St. Michael Academy went from a concept to reality.

The most competitive candidates will offer most or all the following qualifications and qualities:

• A practicing Catholic with thorough and demonstrated knowledge of Catholic school education;

• A visionary with energy and a commitment to creating a strong school community;

• Familiarity and experience with diocesan-school relationships;

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with inspiration and clarity;

• Strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit.

• Minimum of 5 years as Head of School experience

• Master or Doctorate in Educational Leadership

• Embody SMA’s Core Values of humility, faithfulness, integrity, diligence, and excellence

St. Michael Academy exists to form saints and scholars for the greater glory of God.

St. Michael Academy’s vision is to create an exceptional culture of learning in pursuit of truth,

beauty, and goodness. Through knowing, loving, and serving God, students and staff will realize

their unique dignity and become heroic disciples of Jesus Christ.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to contact the Superintendent in confidence. Candidates will ultimately need to submit the following materials as separate PDF documents:

• A cover letter expressing their interest in this particular position;

• A current résumé;

• A statement of educational philosophy;

• A completed Diocesan Profile available upon successful submission of the above three items;

• A list of five professional references with name, relationship, phone number, and email address of each (references will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission) to:

Shana DeSouza Druffner

Superintendent, Diocese of Nashville

2800 McGavock Pike

Nashville, TN 37214

shana.druffner@dioceseofnashville.com

• Please direct all inquiries and questions to Shana DeSouza Druffner at the above email address