St. Bernard Preparatory School President Father Joel Martin, O.S.B., recently announced several key academic appointments and program enhancements as the school prepares for the 2025–2026 academic year.

First, Father Martin announced Father Dominic Lee, O.S.B., will fill the assistant headmaster role. Father Dominic, a monk of St. Bernard Abbey for nearly 12 years, has served the school since his ordination and holds degrees in mathematics and philosophy from Belmont Abbey College, as well as an advanced degree in sacred theology from the Pontifical University of St. Anselm in Rome. In his new role, he will oversee student discipline, chair the Discipline Committee, and continue teaching mathematics.

Father Martin’s second announcement named Kim Whaley as the school’s new dean of the faculty. As a veteran educator and a cornerstone of the mathematics department, in her new role, Whaley will support the headmaster and faculty in academic standards and curriculum implementation, serve on the Discipline Committee, and maintain her teaching responsibilities.

Third, Father Martin announced that Abbot Emeritus Cletus Meagher, O.S.B., will serve as chaplain for the school. The abbot brings decades of spiritual leadership to the role and will provide pastoral care for students, faculty, and staff, working closely with Sister Thérèse and the monks of the abbey.

Lastly, an enhanced ACT preparation program was unveiled. The intensive ACT workshop to be held during the fall semester integrated into the school day will be led by an experienced outside instructor, offering students focused preparation at no additional cost.

"These appointments and initiatives represent our commitment to academic excellence and spiritual growth," Father Joel noted. "We invite any families who are interested in learning more to join us for an informational meeting this summer."

For more information or to express interest in attending St. Bernard Prep, please contact the school office at 256-.39.6682 or visit www.stbernardprep.com.