School Leadership
School Leadership
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION:
Dr. Fadia Desmond- President/CEO
Elias Mendoza – Principal/COO
Dr. Jocelyn Chavez – Assistant Principal
Heather Moloney – Assistant Principal
Cynthia Cost – Dean of Students
DIOCESAN LEADERSHIP:
Most Reverend Bishop Jaime Soto
Katie Perata – Executive Director of Catholic Schools
Elias Mendoza
Principal
Elias Mendoza is Principal at St. Francis Catholic High School. He possesses a strong background in curriculum and instruction, Professional Learning Communities, technology implementation, athletics, and expertise in long-range planning and facilities management. He has an uncompromising view that all students can learn when provided a positive learning environment which welcomes exploration and enhances student confidence.
A highly qualified administrator, he served in the Elk Grove Unified School District for 15 years in a variety of capacities, including Social Science Department Chair, Co-Coordinator of the English Language Learner Program, and Vice Principal.
Mr. Mendoza attended Catholic schools in his native Mexico which instilled in him a deep faith and love for Catholic education. He sees education as a moral imperative and vows to continue to honor its legacy by maintaining high academic standards and instilling the Gospel values of Jesus Christ.
First year working at St. Francis: 2017
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Education:
M.A. Education, California State University Sacramento, 2006
B.A. Social Science, California State University, Sacramento, 1997
Credentials:
CA Clear Administrative Services Credential, 2014
CA Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential-BCLAD, 2002
Dr. Jocelyn Chavez
Assistant Principal
Dr. Jocelyn Chavez has held multiple roles in her 30 plus years of being in education. She’s been an Associate Director of Admissions at the University of the Pacific, Teacher In Charge and College Career Counselor at Monterey Trail High School in Elk Grove, MOU Program Manager/Admissions Counselor at Sacramento State University, Adjunct Faculty/Counselor at Cosumnes River College, Dissertation Chair and Dissertation Team Member at Brandman and University of La Verne, mentor and supervisor of students obtaining their Master’s in Counseling, and possesses extensive teaching experience.
More recently, Dr. Chavez has been working at the Galt Joint Union High School District, where she was the District Counselor, College & Career. Her wide breadth of experience working with K-12 schools, community colleges, UC/CSU, and private 4-year institutions make her an ideal candidate for the role of assistant principal.
First year working at St. Francis: 2021
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Education:
Ed.D. Organizational Leadership, University of La Verne, 2011
M.S., School Counseling, University of La Verne, 1999
B.A., University of California, Davis, 1991
Credentials:
CA Clear-Pupil Personnel Services Credential, 1991
