With your help, we surpassed our goal and raised OVER $294,000 at our tenth-annual Harvesting Success Dinner!
Thank you to everyone who contributed to another remarkable Harvesting Success event. With your generosity, we not only reached but surpassed our $200,000 fundraising goal, and we successfully met the $35,000 challenge match from the Karl Kramer Foundation.
We are deeply grateful for your continued support of our deserving students and graduates.
We invite you to watch this inspiring video that highlights the heart of our mission and shows how your contribution can create incredible opportunities for our curious, driven, and engaged young people.
Even if you were not with us in person, you can still participate in this special event. Your support plays a crucial role in nurturing our students' joy, character, and intellectual growth in middle school and beyond graduation.
St. Andrew Nativity School Appoints Bri Hennessy as President, Director of Mission
The Board of Trustees of St. Andrew Nativity School is pleased to appoint Brianna Hennessy as the new President, Director of Mission, effective immediately. Bri has served the school faithfully for over twelve years, the last year as Interim Co-President while continuing as Director of Graduate Support. Bri's extensive experience will exceptionally serve Nativity as a longtime member of school leadership, her dedicated work with our students and their families not only during their time at Nativity but beyond, as well as her passion for equity in education and deep understanding of and commitment to our mission.
Bri, a Portland native who grew up in the St. Ignatius Parish, attended La Salle Prep and earned her undergraduate degree from Gonzaga University. After graduation, she dedicated a year of volunteerism as a member of the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. Bri later pursued her passion for social work, obtaining a master's degree from Portland State University. In addition to her longtime service to St. Andrew Nativity, she is an active member of The Madeleine Parish community in NE Portland, where her children attend school.
"We are confident that St. Andrew Nativity School will continue to thrive under Bri's leadership and uphold its commitment to underserved students in the Portland area," states Nativity Board of Trustees Chair, David Blaskowsky. She is eager to continue engaging with our dedicated faculty, staff, students, families, and greater community to build on Nativity's 23 years of providing a transformative Jesuit education that empowers our students to become people for others.
Bri shared, “Over the past 12 years, I have had the privilege of watching our students grow from curious 6th graders to accomplished adults, taking full advantage of the opportunities at Nativity. This past year, I have engaged more holistically with the entire Nativity community and its supporters, witnessing their remarkable dedication to our mission. I am humbled and look forward to continuing to support our students, families, graduates, and staff as President and Director of Mission at St. Andrew Nativity.”
ST. ANDREW NATIVITY SCHOOL WELCOMES NEW PRINCIPAL
Please join us in welcoming Joseph Aguilera, our next principal of St. Andrew Nativity School. Joseph received his Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business with a minor in Theology at Loyola University Maryland, followed by his Master of Arts in Teaching at Boston College. He is enrolled in Fordham University’s Graduate School of Education and is a Ph.D. candidate in Administration, Supervision, and Leadership.
Currently, Joseph is the Director of Graduate Support at Brooklyn Jesuit Prep. He has experience in teaching and served as Dean of Students at Nativity Preparatory School of Boston. He brings a strong foundation in student advocacy, leadership, restorative practices, and a deep understanding of our Jesuit charism and the NativityMiguel school model.
Joseph is thrilled to join the Nativity family. “I am a native New Yorker with Dominican and Cuban heritage. I embrace the ‘Cura Personalis’ philosophy, emphasizing comprehensive care for individuals and empowering young people in urban communities. I offer a holistic perspective and work to transform society. It’s an honor to be a part of St. Andrew Nativity’s rich history and exciting future.”
Empowering the Next Generation
St. Andrew Nativity School is a tuition-free Catholic, Jesuit middle school serving young people of all faiths who qualify for free and reduced lunch and empowering them in their spiritual, intellectual and personal development toward college and career readiness and becoming people for others.
All photography on this site provided by Tom Cook, Rachel LeCrone, Gregory Kozawa, Michael McDermott, and Nick Wiltgen.