Elyria Catholic has a 71 year tradition of offering a strong Catholic education to our youth. That tradition involves so many committed to educational excellence. As Pope John Paul ll said, “no Catholic school can be effective without dedicated teachers and leaders.” Leadership must align with strategic planning and advancement of the mission which is the experience our new president brings to our school.
It is with great pleasure that we welcome Mrs. Annie Heidersbach who will begin her mission on July 1, 2020 as the new president of Elyria Catholic High School.
Annie Heidersbach announced as new president of Elyria Catholic High School
(CLEVELAND, OH) – Elyria Catholic High School and the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland education office announce Annie Heidersbach will be the new president of Elyria Catholic High School. Heidersbach will transition this spring and take over the leadership reins on July 1, 2020.
“As a mother of two Elyria Catholic alumni, Annie’s devotion to the school coupled with career experiences in advancement and student development will further propel the school community,” said Amy Butler, associate superintendent of schools for the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland.
Heidersbach spent the past 30 years at Baldwin Wallace University, educating students first as director of Career Services, then as director of Corporate & Foundation Relations and currently as director of Academic Grants. Her professional career and resume showcase collaboration and leadership, highlighted by the implementation and management of program creation, expansion and reinvigoration. Through Heidersbach’s efforts, she secured a record level of $10.4 million within 12 months for the university. Funding has supported capital projects, scholarship awards and other needs for Baldwin Wallace.
“With steadfast engagement in my Catholic faith, 30 years of experience in higher education, 20 years in institutional advancement and dedication to student development, I am confident that God’s hand is leading me to serve successfully in this role,” said Heidersbach of her transition to Elyria Catholic.
The search for a new president at Elyria Catholic began in the summer of 2019 after Amy Butler, who had served as president since 2016 and principal from 2009-2016, was named associate superintendent of schools at the diocesan level.
About the Diocese of Cleveland The Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland was founded on April 23, 1847. Under the leadership of the Most Reverend Nelson J. Perez, Bishop of the Diocese of Cleveland, it is the twenty-third largest diocese in the United States. The diocese encompasses the counties of Cuyahoga, Summit, Lorain, Lake, Geauga, Medina, Wayne and Ashland. There are more than 692,000 Catholics in the Diocese, and Catholic Charities-Diocese of Cleveland is one of the largest diocesan systems of social services in the world. There are 185 parishes, 108 Catholic schools, one pastoral center and one mission office within the diocese. The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist is located in downtown Cleveland.