August 3, 2011
Dear Parents,
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to the entire BLSMMA school community. I was recently hired as building principal for the upcoming 2011-12 school year- and I am highly excited to be here! I am looking forward to being an asset to all of our involved families, as we together attempt to nurture our student’s academic, spiritual and social development.
In the short time that I have been here, I have sensed strong family and community commitment towards the same objective. Also, all of the families (or staff members) that I have either met, corresponded with through our committees, athletic department, or e-mails, etc., have made me feel quite welcome already-it has been noticed and appreciated.
My professional background includes being a classroom teacher in the Pittsburgh Public School District for 14 years (Art Rooney Middle School, Horace Mann Elementary School, Reizenstein Middle School), to name a few. As a building principal for 10 years, I serviced the following districts: Moon Area School District, Chartiers-Houston School District, South Side Area School District- and now BLSMMA!
In closing, I would like to wish all of you a remaining safe and enjoyable summer. Father Michael, my staff and I are already planning to open our doors on August 25th and begin a wonderful school year!.
Joe Garrity
Principal