John Knight, Helias Catholic High School president
Both Knight and Allen will start their new positions on July 1.
Partners in Mission, a firm that specializes in placement for Catholic organizations, worked with the President Search Committee and the Principal Search Committee during the search period.
Knight has three decades of experience in Catholic education. Since 2007 he has served as president in four religious and diocesan high schools in California, Michigan, New York and Wisconsin.
Spencer Allen, Helias Catholic High School principal
The soon-to-be president holds a bachelors degree in special education from the University of Toledo, a masters in religious education from Loyola University in Chicago and a post graduate degree as an education specialist from Oakland University.
New leaders chosen for Helias Catholic High School
Helias Catholic High School on July 22, 2020.
JEFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)
The Dicoese of Jefferson City announced a new principal and a new president for Helias Catholic High School.
According to a news release, leaders appointed John Knight as president and Spencer Allen as principal, effective July 1. Knight has more than 30 years of experience in Catholic education, according to the release. He has been president of four high schools across four states. Allen has been principal of St. Joseph Cathedral School since 2007.
“We will benefit from the proven records of both Mr. Knight and Mr. Allen as Helias continues to strengthen its standards of excellence and Catholic identity,” Superintendent Erin Vader said. “I look forward to working with both of them.”