Christopher Scharbach '05ED, '08M.S.Ed., '20Ed.D.

A three-time graduate of the School of Education, Christopher currently serves as Principal of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Academy in Belle Harbor, Queens, the largest Catholic elementary school in the tri-state area. In this role, he leads over 635 students, 60 faculty members, and numerous strategic initiatives that strengthen Catholic education, technology integration, and community engagement.

"St. John’s instilled in me a deep commitment to faith, service, and leadership, which continues to shape my vocation as an educator. It is important to give back to St. John’s because it provided the foundation for my professional success and lifelong mission."