Rita Mcbride Email & Phone Number

Pasadena, CA, US

I am currently providing consulting services for St Rita Parish. I am working with members of the Capital Campaign committee to communicate the goals of the campaign to the parish and school community, strategize fundraising objectives, set timelines for the completion of the master plan, assist with the timeline and implementation of design. The project.

Greater Los Angeles Area

I am currently serving as a member of the Board of Directors and Development Committee at Notre Dame Academy in Los Angeles, CA.

Pasadena, California

• Mayfield Senior School of the Holy Child Jesus is an independent, Catholic girls school grades 9-12. Head of School 2002-2015
• Provided vision, strategic planning and oversight for a 10 year master plan
• Renovated and remodeled the historic school campus
• Strategized and completed a 13 million dollar capital campaign-the largest and most comprehensive campaign in the school’s history
• Implemented a technology infrastructure and the integration of technology use in the classroom
• Achieved Financial Independence for the campus from the founding religious society.

Pasadena, California

• Westridge School for Girls is an independent school grades 4-12. The Assistant Head for Academic Affairs and Director of the Upper School provided assistance and support to the Head of School as directed by the Head. I.
• Directing the work of the Academic Dean, Student Activities/Community Service College Counselor, Athletic Director
• Supporting and supervising the Upper School faculty including administering professional development and summer grant programs
• Overseeing faculty recruitment, hiring, evaluation, retention, compensation
• Working with other division directors to plan orientation and mentoring of new faculty
• Overseeing instructional and capital budgets in the Upper School

• Convent of the Sacred Heart is an independent all girls Catholic school PK through high school. Duties included:
• Worked with members of the Administrative team to determine, articulate, and carry out school goals, expectations, and policies
• Directed all aspects of the Upper School including overall program, direction of faculty, long range planning, operating and capital budgets
• Directed overall academic program including the academic schedule, advisor system, parent conferences, course offerings, student evaluations, academic events
• Coordinated recruitment, hiring, retention, professional development, evaluation, and compensation of faculty
• Directed support programs and staff including Dean of Students, Director of Community Service Campus Ministry, Leaning Specialist, Athletic Director, Director of Physical Education, College Counselor, Registrar

Millbrook, New York

• The Millbrook School is a coed independent boarding school for grades 9-12 in the Hudson Valley. Teacher, Dean of the Faculty, 1979-1995o Taught World History, United States History and European Historyo Hired.
• Worked with Peggy McIntosh as a Dodge participant at the Center for Women’s Research at Wellesley College
• Served as President of the Assistant Head’s Association sponsored by the New York Association of Independent Schools
• Presented at several National Association of Independent School Annual Meetings
• Served as a mentor and speaker at a three day workshop for women in leadership sponsored by the National Association of Principals for Schools for Girls (NAPSG)
• Successfully mentored aspiring school leaders

Ba, History

Ma, Liberal Studies