New principal appointed at St. Anastasia Catholic School
St. Anastasia Catholic School, a kindergarten through eighth-grade school in Playa del Rey, has announced the hiring of Mike Muir as its new principal. Muir was selected from a pool of more than 20 applicants. “We are truly blessed to have attracted someone of Mr. Muir’s caliber. His wealth of experience as both a principal and teacher is matched by his strong faith in Jesus,” said Monsignor Gabriel Gonzales, pastor of St. Anastasia Catholic Church, who added that the parish school continues its history as a leading edge educational institution, producing high-achieving individuals who grow to become the Christian leaders of tomorrow. Muir brings to St. Anastasia a wealth of experience in Los Angeles Catholic education as a teacher, coach, principal and innovator. July 1 will mark his official start date as principal. He succeeds retiring principal Rosemary Connolly, who held the post for the past 22 years. Muir said he will continue to champion projects that are currently underway, namely, expanding the technology curriculum started with the school’s iPad initiative, continuing the focus on science and mathematics excellence and the establishment of the Pre-K program. “I am extremely honored to be joining the St. Anastasia school community. St. A’s is well known as one of the best K-8 schools in the Archdiocese,” Muir said. “I look forward to working with St. A’s outstanding faculty and staff in making...
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