Courageous, enlightened leadership is essential to the vitality and well-being of Nazareth Academy High School. A culture that fosters leadership and actively involves every member of the community contributes to the success of the institution. The collaborative efforts and intentions of those most invested in Nazareth— from the Board of Trustees, to the alumnae, parents, faculty/staff, and students — are what comprise the energy, goodness, and excellence of the school.

Each member of the Board of Trustees is deeply committed to the school’s mission, values, and traditions. Nazareth is fortunate to have an active board whose trustees dedicate themselves to upholding and strengthening the school’s focus on embracing faith, family and education.

Nazareth Academy High School Board of Trustees

Chairperson 

Arbella Manacchio-Cherkis, '00 
Ethics & Compliance Director, GlaxoSmithKline
Board Member - September 2015 

Vice Chairperson

Secretary

Sr. Angela Cresswell, CSFN, PhD 
School of Arts and Sciences, Holy Family University
Board Member - August 2017

President

Denise LePera 
President, Nazareth Academy High School
Ex-officio Board Member - August 2017

Treasurer

Jennifer McCloskey '03 
Director of Finance, Nazareth Academy High School
Ex-officio

Board Members

Linda Svitak Higginbotham '79, P'07 
GlaxoSmithKline
Board Member - August 2017 

Melissa Wilson, MD, PhD '90
Associate Professor of Oncology
Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Jefferson Health
Board Member - August 2019

Community Administration

Sr. Kathleen Maciej, CSFN 
Provincial Superior, Holy Family Province 

Sr. M. Loretta Theresa Felici, CSFN 
President, CSFN Mission and Ministry

School Leadership Team