Sacred Heart School, a private, Catholic, co-educational school for students in preschool through grade 12, announces that Sister Mary Traupman has been named to the Board of Directors.
A member of the Congregation of the Sisters of Divine Providence, Sister Mary Traupman is currently working in a private law practice with a special interest in elder law. She has more than forty years of professional experience in education, health and law and is affiliated with numerous health and elder law associations.
Sister Mary Traupman received a Bachelor’s degree from LaRoche College, earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Pittsburgh and her Juris Doctor from Duquesne University. She makes her home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Sacred Heart School President Pamela Desmarais said, “It is with joy that we welcome Sister Mary to our Board of Directors. Her background in law, education and finance, coupled with a commitment to the mission of our schools is certain to make her a valuable asset.”
About Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School is a private, co-educational Catholic school system, providing educational opportunities for students from preschool through grade 12 in 35 communities throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod. As a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence, Sacred Heart School strives to inspire minds, define character and encourage responsible leadership through a curriculum that prepares students to pursue knowledge throughout their lives.
Situated on 100 acres with a present enrollment of 725 students, the Sacred Heart campus encompasses an Early Education Center, Elementary School and High School. The school offers a strong liberal arts curriculum and cutting-edge technology programs in combination with extensive athletic, arts and extra-curricular activities to ensure students a well-rounded education.
Founded in 1947, the school has seen many changes since its inception, including the recent construction of a $2 million Science and Innovation Center, upgrades to the Observatory, the addition of a large organic garden, a new robotics program at the kindergarten level and a full complement of beautiful athletic fields and facilities.
The campus is in use throughout the year as the site of several vibrant summer programs, including SHIELD (Sacred Heart Interdisciplinary Education Leadership Development), the school’s proprietary summer enrichment program and Camp Morningstar, a long-standing recreational camp with sailing, swimming, sports, games and field trips.
Sacred Heart is proud of its near 100% college acceptance rate and pleased to offer its students opportunities to participate in internship programs with regional financial and technological firms.
Sacred Heart is led by President Pamela Desmarais, an alumnus of the school. Both High School Principal Michael Gill and Early Childhood Center and Elementary School Principal Kim Stoloski hold PhDs as doctorates of education.
Sacred Heart School welcomes students of all faiths and diverse backgrounds. The school prides itself in a commitment to developing the whole student, offering an independent school atmosphere and top-tier academics. The Sacred Heart campus is located at 251-399 Bishops Highway, Kingston, MA 02364. For additional information about the school, please visit www.sacredheartkingston.com or call 781-585-7511.
