Bishop Vasa Appoints New Superintendent

March 17, 2022

Bishop Vasa Appoints New Superintendent of Catholic Schools

Santa Rosa, California: Most Reverend Robert Vasa, bishop of the Diocese of Santa Rosa, has appointed Dr. Adrian Peterson to the position of Superintendent of Catholic Schools.

Adrian brings a wealth of expertise in the field of education, having begun her career as a Catholic school teacher, a vice-principal and most recently serving as Principal of St. Matthew Catholic School in San Mateo. In addition to the abundance of classroom and administrative experience, Adrian holds a Doctorate in Education from the University of San Francisco. Adrian is devoted to Catholic educators and models herself as a lifelong learner.

As an Administrator, Adrian brings passion to her leadership. She is enthusiastic about creative collaborations with faculty, staff, and clergy. She is eager to engage with our schools. “I want to see Catholic education grow and prosper and develop future leaders for the Church and the world. I want to develop Individuals who are formed to walk like Jesus,” Adrian said. “As Superintendent, I look forward to assisting our leaders in their endeavors. I hope to share our stories with others and celebrate our success.”

Dr. Peterson succeeds Dr. Linda Norman, who has served in the role since June 2016. Linda took a position as President of our diocesan high school, Cardinal Newman, last year and has served as interim Superintendent during this time. Linda and Adrian will be working together to ensure a smooth transition for our schools.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Adrian Peterson to our team. We look forward to working with her and ask the Holy Spirit to continue to bless us on this journey to do His will.

Inquiries should be directed to Lori Norcia, Director of Human Resources at [email protected].