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Established in 1959, Saint John the Evangelist is a Catholic parish school serving families with children in preschool through 8th grade in Severna Park. Currently, the school’s enrollment is 557 children and 69 staff and faculty.

At this time, 11% of the school enrollment comes from ethnic minority populations; 86% of the student enrollment identifies as Catholic. Throughout the school’s history, the Sisters of Saint Joseph have lived in community on campus and served as educators and leaders in different capacities.

Saint John the Evangelist School was designated a National Blue Ribbon School in 2009 and again in 2024. It is also a Maryland Green School. Over 70% of the faculty has earned masters degrees and 7 faculty members attended Saint John and returned to join the faculty. Over half the faculty has or had children or grandchildren attend the school. These two statistics demonstrate the importance of tradition and the culture rooted in family that Saint John the Evangelist School successfully develops for children and families. The school has the benefit of a large and vibrant parish to which many of school families choose to belong; and a far-reaching population of students in Anne Arundel County and from Baltimore City to the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

Saint John the Evangelist School is a Roman Catholic Preschool through Grade 8 parish school under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. In a community of faith and with the Gospel values of Jesus Christ, our faculty and staff work together to develop each child to the best of his and her ability, spiritually, academically, artistically, socially, and physically in a nurturing environment that promotes living faith, academic excellence, leadership, and service within the Church community and society.

The purpose of the school community is to teach, exemplify, and nurture Catholic faith values so that

  • Each child’s dignity is acknowledged by developing the whole child according to her/his unique needs.
  • Each child is guided to develop her/his personal talents in order to serve the Church, the community and the world.
  • Each child is encouraged to be a creative thinker, leader, problem solver and effective communicator.
  • Each child is capable of learning.
  • Each child has the right to a safe learning environment of mutual respect fostered by appropriate behavior and actions.

Our faculty possesses knowledge, experience, and a love for learning that both guides and inspires every student to shine brightly. They exemplify and teach children to form a personal relationship with Jesus and build a foundation for lifelong learning and discipleship. Meet our talented and dedicated teachers!

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For the past 22 years, I have had the opportunity to serve in the field of education in both public and parochial schools at elementary and high school levels in various leadership roles, including teacher, Assistant Principal, and Principal. I studied Leadership in Technology Integration at Johns Hopkins University, received my MFA with a dual emphasis in dance science and performance/choreography from the University of Oregon, and my BA in dance from Goucher College. I recently completed my Doctorate from Wilkes University in Educational Leadership with a specialization in Curriculum and Instruction.

As a vocational calling, I have served schools in several different school districts, and now, have found a home here at St. John the Evangelist. Reflecting fondly on my own 12 years of learning within Catholic schools in the Diocese of Scranton, Pennsylvania, nowhere is a joy for learning more evident than here at St. John the Evangelist. This school community strives to ensure that our students and families are provided every opportunity to grow and succeed by promoting academic excellence through the principles of God’s divine grace and guidance. As Principal, it is my goal to focus the work of all stakeholders on the collective mission of developing each individual student to grow spiritually and academically at St. John the Evangelist.

Assistant Principal

Cindi White

My career in education is rooted in a deep passion for science and leadership. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Chemistry from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania and hold teaching certificates in Biology, Chemistry, and General Science for grades 6 through 12. Prior to joining St. John, I spent eight years teaching in Anne Arundel County Public Schools, eventually serving as the Science Resource Teacher overseeing science curriculum for over 75 elementary and middle schools.

My path at St. John began as a school parent of my three beautiful daughters, then continued as a kindergarten aide. I later transitioned into the role of middle school science and math teacher. In the classroom, I strove to incorporate a data-based, experimental science program, complete with hands-on dissections and catapult projects, to prepare our St. John Eagles for high school biology, chemistry, and physics. As a student of the McGrath Institute at Notre Dame, I began to research and explore the connection between Catholicism and science. After obtaining my master’s degree in science curriculum and instruction from Loyola, a second degree in administration school leadership from Mount St Mary’s University, and being honored as Teacher of the Year, I moved into my current role in administration at my beloved St. John. As Assistant Principal, my goal is to bring together our families, faculty, and students to elevate this amazing school that has been such a vital part of my life.

 

School Board Officers

Ed Turner, Chairperson

Thomas Hoens, Vice Chairperson

Eileen Zell, Secretary

Brendan O’Friel, Treasurer

Alex Meyer, Member Ex Officio