Principal's Message

It is my pleasure to introduce myself as the new St. Alexander Catholic School Principal.  My wife and I have been parishioners for the past twenty-three years and have worked extensively with the Religious Education Program, Godparent Teen Program and Youth Ministry for the past fourteen years.  We have three daughters, Carrianne, a junior at St. Norbert College, Bethany, a sophomore at Aquinas College and Anna, three years old.

I have truly been blessed by our Lord, and I look forward in bringing my educational experience, leadership and faith filled experiences to St. Alexander Catholic School.  For the past twenty-seven years I have worked in public education, nineteen as a K-5 physical education teacher, and eight years as a middle school Principal.  Currently, I am in the final stages of certification for Brain Based Learning through Eric Jensen Learning Corporation.  Brain Based Learning is the purposeful engagement of effective strategies derived from principles of neuroscience.  St. Alexander students will be exposed to the latest in research based education and be provided with a sound Catholic education.

Our Catholic identity will be strong and deeply rooted in the practices and doctrines of our Catholic faith.  In his American visit in April 2008, Pope Benedict XVI spoke about the Catholic identity in American schools, saying, “A schools Catholic identity is not simply a question of the number of Catholic students, it is a question of conviction – do we really believe that only in the mystery of the Word made flesh does the mystery of man truly become clear?  Are we ready to commit our entire self – intellect and will, mind and heart to God?  Do we accept the truth Christ reveals?”  In answering yes to these questions, while providing our children a well rounded educational experience and a desire to be charitable to others, they will have the necessary tools to be successful in their chosen vocation.

St. Alexander Catholic School has a proud past, and I look forward to being part of the rich history that will provide the community with outstanding faith filled citizens.  If you presently have children in the school or are looking into excelling your child’s education and have any questions, please give me a call at

630-834-3787.

In Christ’s Peace,

Glenn F. Purpura
Principal