Dr William Fitzgerald came to St Joseph High School as Head of School in 2008. His determination to secure a sustainability model over and against market trends has been consistent, deliberate, and strategic. In 2014, he navigated a visionary plan for an independent Catholic College Preparatory School in Southern Connecticut that solidified the school’s future. Complementing the focus on advanced academics and college-oriented programs, the school’s 57 acres soon took on the look of a college campus, including the multi-million dollar O’Keefe Media Center, new athletic fields, a Health and Wellness Center, and an environmental classroom in our adjacent wetlands.

“Dr Fitz” leads through congeniality, transparency, and always with grace. He demonstrates a high degree of respect for his colleagues and is a model of collaboration. Problem-solving, for him, is a team sport. His motto: “Together, for others” has encouraged a tradition of selfless service among our students and staff that has since extended to the global community. His enthusiasm for the mission and the vision of St Joseph High School is valued by those who work alongside him.

Prior to working in education, Dr. Fitzgerald worked in the publishing world. He has BA in English from UMass, Amherst, a Master’s in Divinity from Andover Newton Theological School, and a Masters and Doctorate in Education from Boston College.