Advisory Council

The Advisory Council is appointed by the Pastor. Its purpose is to provide advisory guidance to the Pastor and Principal regarding school policies, procedures, finance, development, and improvements. It is also charged with implementing the Strategic Plan, developed through the Catholic Schools Management process. In addition, the Advisory Council seeks better understanding and wider support of Catholic education within the local community. It also ensures that the school and its policies follow the intent and spirit of diocesan regulations.

Advisory Council Committees

The Council committees include Finance, Curriculum, Development, Enrollment, Communications, Catholic Identity, Facilities, and Technology. A Council member chairs each committee and committee members may include parishioners, parents or non-parishioners. In addition, the current PTO chair sits on the Council in order to facilitate communications regarding PTO goals and objectives for the year.

Saint Joseph Catholic School Advisory Council 2024-2025

Appointed Positions

  • Carla Goff – Advisory Council President
  • Teresa Bowers – Catholic Identity
  • ​Lauren Dowdy – Communications
  • Joanne Anderson – Curriculum
  • ​Michelle Tillman Gibson– Development
  • Casey Cornwell – Enrollment
  •  Sam Osterholt – Facilities
  • Katie Livingston – Finance
  • Kelly Gandolfo – PTO President
  • Adam Sheehan – Technology

​School Positions:

  • Rev. Msgr. Richard D. Harris, V.G. – Pastor
  • ​Father O’Steen – Parochial Vicar
  • ​Donavan Yarnall – Principal

​Diocese Representative:

  • ​Colleen Donohoe, Secretary for Education and Superintendent of Catholic Schools