Board of Directors

Thank you for your interest in The Catholic Academy of Stamford, and in us, its Board of Directors.

Our focus, as a Board of Directors, is to set a course - a vision for our school and all it is to become. It’s our responsibility to ensure CAS has the tools and resources to fulfill our stated mission to provide a superior education, in a safe, nurturing environment.

We also, through advancement and fundraising efforts, ensure the annual budget is met and health of our school ensured, as well as the long-term viability of its institution achieved.

You, like us, are committed to Catholic education and formation. Thank you for your part in our mission to educate, form and prepare the whole student for success and for making a real contribution to their world of the future. Board of Directors' Bios

Our Board of Directors:   
Mr. Harold Spitzfaden, Chairperson
Mr. Frank Browne, Vice-Chairperson
Mr. Anthony Giobbi
Mr. Matthew Murphy
Mrs. Patrice Kopas
Miss Maureen Belford
Mr. Todd Michalak, CAS Parent 
Mrs. Robyn Neto, CAS Parent
Mrs. Danielle Jahn, CAS Parent
Mr. Chris Kulick, CAS Parent
Miss Patricia E. Brady, Head of School/Principal

Pictured from left to right in above photo: Chris Kulick, Frank Browne, Matt Murphy, Pat Brady, Fr. John, Harold Spitzfaden, Patrice Kopas, Todd Michalak, Maureen Belford, Danielle Jahn. Not Pictured: Anthony Giobbi and Robyn Neto

The Catholic Academy of Stamford would like to thank Mr. Gene Alvarez and Mrs. Beth Adamson for their years of service on the CAS Board of Directors! Gene served for over 15 years and Beth served for 6 years. They both retired from their positions in June 2023.

"Gene Alvarez has served on our Board of Directors from day #1 when the Catholic Academy of Stamford was formed in July of 2017.  He has brought his expertise to our board in the area of marketing in a very professional manner.  I am grateful to Gene for the generous sharing of his time and talents with the Academy and the Board of Directors for the past six years." - Miss Brady (See Gene's Letter Here)

"Beth has served on our Board of Directors from day #1 when the Catholic Academy of Stamford was formed in July of 2017.  She served as Secretary for the past 6 years and was the chairperson of our Strategic Planning process.  I am grateful to Beth for all she did to further the mission of the Catholic Academy of Stamford." - Miss Brady

Our Board of Members:
Most Reverend Frank J. Caggiano, Bishop of Bridgeport Diocese
Dr. Steven Cheeseman, Superintendent of Schools
Msgr. Robert Kinnally, Vicar-General