Stephen Davidson will be the new principal at IC Catholic Prep beginning July 1, 2020
Elmhurst, Ill. – March 3, 2020 – The Very Reverend Thomas Paul, Pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish and the IC Catholic Prep (ICCP) Board of Directors (Board) are pleased to announce the selection of Stephen Davidson as the new principal of IC Catholic Prep. He officially begins on July 1, 2020.
The Board conducted a thorough search for a new principal to lead the high school after current principal Tom Schergen announced that he will be the new principal at De La Salle Institute in Chicago for the 2020-2021 school year.
“I am very pleased that upon the recommendation of the Board, Stephen has been chosen as the new principal of IC Catholic Prep,” said Very Rev. Thomas Paul, V.F., Pastor, Immaculate Conception Parish. “Stephen’s strong background in academics, coaching and student life make him the right person to lead our school today and well in to the future.”
For the past 17 years, Stephen has developed his student-centered style of educational leadership. He was hired by retired principal, Pamela M. Levar in 2016 as Assistant Principal – Curriculum. Before joining ICCP, Stephen was a Theology and Spanish teacher; head coach of the Cross Country, Track and Boxing teams, and the Director of Student Activities at Marist High School. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in Philosophy, Theology and Spanish from University of Notre Dame, a Master of Arts degree – Teaching (Type 10 certification) from Dominican University and a Master of Arts – School Leadership (Type 75 certification) degree from Concordia University.
“I am excited to step into this leadership role and am confident that together with our faculty and staff, we will continue to build upon the strengths of our school,” said Stephen Davidson. “We are all committed to Catholic education and to making IC Catholic Prep the best possible educational experience for young women and men to develop in Spirit, Mind, and Body. I share the high expectations of our ICCP community, and I look forward to collaborating with our amazing faculty, students, alumni, parents and stakeholders to ensure that we continue our tradition of excellence.”
IC Catholic Prep is the oldest Catholic, coeducational college prep high school in DuPage County. Located in Elmhurst, ICCP is a regional high school that serves students from over thirty-five communities. For more information, please visit iccatholicprep.org.
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