校长

成立于1931年, Mayfield Junior School is a Holy Child, 天主教, independent school that educates the whole child as a spiritual, 知识, creative and athletic person within a rigorous academic course of study in a remarkably joyful community. “Whole child education” is not simply trendy buzz words 在梅菲尔德. 这就是我们. As a member of the Holy Child Network of Schools, we are inspired by the educational philosophy of Cornelia Connelly, the Society’s founder, who in 1863 wrote her Book of Studies, which covered in detail the solid learning and the moral and spiritual training the students were to receive in her whole child schools while inspiring students through the arts, physical education, moral education as well as academics.

当然, 在梅菲尔德, we always strive to “meet the wants of the age,” and we are inspired by our school motto of “Actions Not Words,” as we balance tradition and innovation. Students experience a thoughtfully designed, 知识ly challenging, and creative program of study that develops a love of learning and academic excellence. Our students are happy and motivated, and our teachers love teaching. We expect our students to reach for their potential and challenge them with leadership opportunities at every grade level. Children learn best in a structured environment and thrive when they feel safe. Mayfield provides both.

Beyond academic excellence and whole child education, Mayfield Junior School’s Mission as a Holy Child 天主教 school calls us to support a diverse, inclusive school community. Our Mission drives us to educate students who recognize “the dignity and uniqueness of every person,” and who will work for justice, 和平, 和同情. I am proud that our community is a caring one. Interdisciplinary service learning experiences happen at every grade level. Community service is part of our school’s fabric; it is essential to our identity and an expression of our faith in action. 

Please enjoy exploring our website as it provides an introduction to who we are, and I invite you to visit Mayfield to experience our school community firsthand. I love watching our students, faculty, and staff in action. I know you will too!

乔来!
校长

With over three decades in faith-based and independent school education, Joe became Mayfield's 校长 in 2019 as an experienced and passionate administrator and innovator. Before joining the Mayfield community, Joe served eight years as 校长 at Providence High School in Burbank, a 天主教 college preparatory and coeducational school guided by the mission and philosophy of the Sisters of Providence. Before Providence, Joe served as Upper School Principal at The Buckley School in Sherman Oaks. He began his career in education as a teacher, 教练, and eventually dean at Campbell Hall School, a K-12 Episcopal independent day school in Studio City. A Southern 加州 native, Joe received his early education in 天主教 schools, earned his bachelor’s degree in English from 加州 State University, Northridge and holds a master’s degree in American Studies from Pepperdine University.

乔的妻子, 马西, is the founder and Executive Director of the non-profit, 校准, which provides social emotional support to children and adults in underserved areas of South L.A. 及以后. 马西 and Joe have two sons who both live in Northern 加州, 文森特, a graduate of the University of 加州, 戴维斯, 和安东尼, a graduate of the University of 加州, 圣芭芭拉分校. Joe and 马西 love hiking, 海滩, 和旅行, 当然, their lives center around the wonderful community of Mayfield Junior School.