From the Desk of Fr. Tom Rafferty

Dear St. Anthony of Padua Community,
 
I am pleased to announce our School Advisory Committee and Parish Leadership Team have concluded the search for a new principal. It is with much excitement that we welcome Veronica Tucker as the next principal of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School. Veronica is currently the principal of St. Andrew Catholic School in Fort Worth, TX where she was once a student before attending Nolan Catholic High School in Fort Worth.
 
Veronica’s leadership skills and passion for faith-filled Catholic education are evident in her academic background which includes a B.A. in Pre-Professional Studies and Theology from the University of Notre Dame, an M.A. from the University of San Diego, and a Catholic School Leadership Certification from Creighton University. Additionally, Veronica will complete her M.S. from Creighton University in May 2019. Veronica has served the Diocese of Fort Worth for the past 12 years and is eager to join The Woodlands community this summer.
 
While at Notre Dame, Veronica met her husband Aaron and together they have four children. Their oldest, Abby, will be a freshman at Frassati Catholic High School in the fall. Luke will be in 6th grade at St. Anthony of Padua. And her youngest two, Joey and Davidson, will both be in Kindergarten at St. Anthony of Padua.
 
In Veronica’s “spare time” she loves to watch Notre Dame football, play the piano, and is also an avid runner. Every year, Mrs. Tucker challenges her students that if they can out run her, they get one free homework pass. So far – no more than three students have ever won this privilege in a given school year!
 
I look forward to many great years ahead with Veronica at the helm of our beloved St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School. And I also want to extend my gratitude to our search committee for their wisdom, time, and dedication to academic excellence.
 
Yours In Christ,
 
Rev. Thomas F. Rafferty
Pastor