NOTRE DAME ANNOUNCES NEW TRUSTEE

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December 14, 2020

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Longtime educator and retired Notre Dame Middle School Principal Sandra Favrow begins her term this month.

Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy announced today that its Board of Trustees appointed Sandra Favrow as a member, effective December 9, 2020. The appointment was approved by Fr. Frechette, s.m., provincial superior of the Society of Mary, U.S.A. Province, with the unanimous consent of the Marist Council. 

Stephen V. Pangori, chair of NDPMA's Board of Trustees, said the board and school administration welcome Favrow as a new trustee and are grateful for her longtime commitment to Notre Dame. 

"I look forward to working with Sandy on taking Notre Dame to even greater heights for the benefit of our students, faculty and staff,” Pangori said. "As we transition through these uncertain times, her experience and dedication to our institution will serve to further strengthen and secure the school's mission."

Favrow has been active in the NDPMA community since 1995 when she became the first principal of Notre Dame Middle School, which opened the year after Notre Dame Prep was founded. She also was the founding principal at Notre Dame Lower School when it first opened in 2003 in Waterford and served on the NDPMA Board of Trustees from 2000-2009. 

As a member of Notre Dame's administration and strategic planning committee, she was instrumental in major changes and improvements to school accreditation and curriculum, including the introduction of the International Baccalaureate program to all three school divisions.

Since retiring from Notre Dame in 2010 after a total of 40 years in education, Favrow continued to maintain a close relationship with the school, having served on several committees supporting NDPMA’s March on to Victory (MOTV) capital campaign as well as participating in the school's ongoing capital campaign readiness study.

“When I became part of this wonderful school 25 years ago, it was the opportunity of a lifetime," Favrow said. "I truly love NDPMA and thank God every day that Fr. Leon Olszamowski, s.m., and the Marists offered me the position back then so that I could be a part of this exceptional educational institution. Now, as a trustee, I look forward to continuing the work of the current Board and administration in taking the school to an even greater future and inspiring many more students in reaching their full potential.” 

Favrow holds a Master of Arts in Educational Administration (K-12) from Saginaw Valley State University and a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from Wayne State University. She has served a number of nonprofits in the greater Detroit area, including as a volunteer for Beaumont Health hospice and guest services. She also was president of Beaumont Volunteer Services from 2015-2017. Currently, Favrow is a member of Our Lady on the River Catholic Church's parish council and serves on the school committee at Holy Cross Catholic School in Marine City. 

Favrow and her husband, Roger, reside on Harsens Island and are members of Our Lady on the River Parish. They also are active volunteers for Meals on Wheels. Their grandson, Sam Burek NDP’21, will graduate from Notre Dame Prep in May.

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About Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy
Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy is a private, Catholic, independent, coeducational day school located in Oakland County. Notre Dame Preparatory School enrolls students in grades nine through twelve and has been named one of the nation's best 50 Catholic high schools (Acton Institute) four times since 2005. Notre Dame's middle and lower schools enroll students in pre-kindergarten through grade eight. All three schools are International Baccalaureate "World Schools." NDPMA is conducted by the Marist Fathers and Brothers and is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States and the National Association of Independent Schools. For more on Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy, visit the school’s home page at www.ndpma.org.