Mission
The mission of the Archdiocesan School Advisory Council is to further the advancement of quality education for Catholic school students in the Archdiocese of Atlanta by providing leadership, advice, assistance and support to the Archbishop and to the Superintendent of Schools.
By-Laws
Meetings
Regular business meetings are held quarterly from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. at the Chancery.
| Meeting Dates: |
|---|
| Tuesday, August 12, 2025 – Hall A |
| Tuesday, November 4, 2025 – Hall A |
| Tuesday, January 13, 2026– Hall A |
| Tuesday, March 31, 2026 – Hall A |
| Tuesday, June 2, 2026 – Hall A |
New Council Member Orientation
All new council members are required to attend one of these meetings.
Event |
Date |
Times |
Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
New Council Member Orientation or |
Saturday, August 9, 2025 |
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Chancery |
New Council Member Orientation |
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 |
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. |
Chancery |
All Archdiocesan Council In-Service
Date |
Times |
Locations |
|---|---|---|
Saturday, August 23, 2025 |
9:00 a.m. – Noon |
St. Pius Catholic High School |
18th Annual Archbishop’s Celebration of Catholic Education
Date |
Times |
Locations |
|---|---|---|
Saturday, January 24, 2026 |
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church |
Membership
The Archdiocesan Schools Advisory Council consist of not less than nine or more than fourteen members. Archbishop Hartmayer, Superintendent Patty Childs and Tony Bonta serve as ex-officio members of the council.
Please direct inquiries to the Archdiocesan School Advisory Council by mail to 2401 Lake Park Dr. SE, Smyrna, Georgia 30080.
2025-2026 Council Membership Roster:
MEMBER |
PARISH |
|---|---|
Brian Hershberger (Chair) |
St. Joseph, Marietta |
Kevin Murray (Vice-Chair) |
Saint Brigid |
Fr. Valery Akoh, Pastor |
St. Matthew-Tyrone |
Hilary Dixon |
Saint Jude the Apostle |
John Finnegan |
Saint Jude the Apostle |
Andrew Flynn |
Saint Jude the Apostle |
Brent Herrin |
St. Peter Chanel |
Brandi Kler |
Saint Jude the Apostle |
Patrick Lowther |
Our Lady of the Assumption |
Joey Nordmark |
Saint Jude |
Jennifer Prindiville |
Immaculate Heart of Mary |
Vivian Hanh Vu |
St. Philip Benizi |
Alexandra Weber-Balzer |
Christ the King |
Brad Wilson |
Saint Jude the Apostle |
