La Salle Academy Announces Leadership Changes
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La Salle Academy Announces Leadership Changes
As he prepares to conclude his tenure as President, and to "ensure a seamless transition," the Board has appointed longtime La Salle Academy principal Donald Kavanagh as Interim President, effective July 1, 2025.
Kavanagh had served alongside Br. Dennis for three years prior to retiring as principal in 2023.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTAccording to La Salle, “Kavanagh will guide La Salle through its next chapter while a search for a permanent successor to Br. Dennis is [sic] being conducted. The Board anticipates the search process will conclude by early 2026, ensuring that La Salle Academy’s mission continues uninterrupted.”
Change in Leadership
“Br. Dennis’s contributions have been nothing short of transformative,” said David Miele, Chair of La Salle Academy’s Board of Trustees. “In both living and teaching our Lasallian values, Br. Dennis gave our community a great gift. His gentle but firm leadership was inspiring and hugely comforting to all of us. We will deeply miss his guidance, but we are forever grateful for the legacy he leaves behind.”
“There comes a time for all of us when our personal health becomes a priority. My time is now. Retirement for me is bittersweet,” Br. Dennis remarked. “I am humbled by the trust placed in me and honored to have served this fine institution and community. I know La Salle will continue to thrive under Don’s capable stewardship. I look forward to cheering on my beloved La Salle from the sidelines.”
La Salle Academy, a Catholic, independent, co-educational, college preparatory school for grades 6 through 12, provides a rigorous and holistic education to students of diverse backgrounds, with special concern for the working class and the poor, faithful to St. John Baptist de La Salle’s enduring ideals of faith, service, and community.
Learn more at lasalle-academy.org