Bob DiRocco was named the new principal of Padua Franciscan High School in Parma. He has been serving as interim principal since July 2021.
The appointment was confirmed on March 2 by David Stec, Padua president and 1986 alumnus, and the school’s board of trustees.
“Bob DiRocco has done an exceptional job guiding the school this year. His faith, dedication and focus on strengthening student engagement has made a positive impact here at Padua,” Stec said. “We look forward to him continuing to provide exceptional leadership, academic vision and support for the entire Padua community.”
DiRocco joined Padua in 2008 as a theology teacher, campus minister and coach before becoming principal of young men. He previously served 15 years as an administrator and teacher at St. Peter Chanel High School before moving to Padua.
“I am honored and excited to continue serving as Padua’s principal,” DiRocco said. “I am filled with hope about our school’s next chapter and look forward to sharing those successes with our students and their families.”
DiRocco earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from John Carroll University and a master’s degree in educational administration from the University of Scranton.
Padua Franciscan was founded by the Franciscans in 1961 and bases its educational philosophy on the life and spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi. The coed school has 760 students.