St. Jerome Academy

In Ep 74 of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries' Evangelization & Culture Podcast, titled “How to Save Catholic Schools”, Michael Ortner provides extensive coverage of The Catholic School Playbook’s strategies for institutional renewal while highlighting St. Jerome Academy (SJA) as a premier example of how reclaiming a classical Catholic identity can successfully revitalize a struggling school.

Ep 74 | How to Save Catholic Schools - Word on Fire With many Catholic schools struggling, what can be done to reclaim Catholic identity and revive the success of these schools?

Dr. Amy Richards discusses her collaboration with St. Jerome Academy to reimagine the classroom as a “doxological space” where every student is welcomed and every difference is anticipated, with Dr. Melissa Mitchell at Word on Fire Catholic Ministries. A special thank you to the Catholic Coalition for Special Education (CCSE) for their support in building SJA’s Resource Program!

Dr. Amy Richards Reimagines the Classroom for Every Student - Word on Fire Dr. Amy Richards offers a vision of education rooted in cultivating environments where every learner—and the whole community—can flourish.

In an interview with Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, SJA Principal Kevin Somok highlights how authentic inclusion is integral to the Educational Plan of St. Jerome Academy:

St. Jerome Academy and the Call to Inclusive Catholic Schools - Word on Fire Kevin Somok’s leadership reflects a growing movement among Catholic schools to unite classical formation with authentic inclusion.

On their walking pilgrimage in Brookland today, our 7th graders were greeted at Capuchin College by Cardinal Sean O'Malley.

Fr. Titus Mary Smith, OP, led a Lenten retreat for our faculty at the Dominican House of Studies. His morning talk focused on the role of the virtue of magnanimity in the life of the Catholic teacher, with the afternoon talk centering the Little Way of St. Therese.

Dominican Friars of the Province of Saint Joseph

We were honored to host Catholic school leaders from across North America at our recent ICLE School Spotlight.

The Signs of the Times: The St. Jerome Project and the Renewal of Catholic Education

In 2010, the St. Jerome Academy Educational Plan was launched—a vision that has since become a cornerstone for the renewal of Catholic classical education across the country.

To mark this 15th anniversary, we invite you to a special edition of the St. Jerome Speaker Series featuring Dr. Michael Hanby, lead author of the Educational Plan and Associate Professor at the Pontifical John Paul II Institute.

Dr. Hanby will offer a “deep dive” into the SJA model’s unlikely success and his vision for the future of the Church in America. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A moderated by Principal Kevin Somok and a Wine & Cheese Social.

Details:

Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Keane Auditorium, McGivney Hall (620 Michigan Ave, NE)

Seating is limited. Please RSVP via the link in the first comment below.

We're grateful for amazing teachers like Mrs. Clayton who love our curriculum, our students, and the Lord -- and for parent Joe Molieri for sharing Mrs. Clayton's story!

"We Strive for Excellence" | Mrs. Clayton & The American Story | St. Jerome Academy How does a school go from near closure to a model for the nation? 5th Grade teacher Amy Clayton shares her personal journey and the story behind St. Jerome A...

The full episode of "The Catholic School Playbook," featuring St. Jerome Academy, can now be streamed through EWTN. Don't miss it!:

The Catholic School Playbook - Episode 1 – St. Jerome Academy Once threatened by enrollment and financial challenges, witness how St. Jerome Academy in Maryland revitalized itself by adopting a liberal arts model rooted in Catholic tradition.

This recent article highlights St. Jerome Academy's distinctive approach to Catholic education. Don't forget to tune in for the premiere of "The Catholic School Playbook," airing on EWTN this Wednesday at 9:30pm and Thursday at 5:30pm!

St. Jerome Academy Illustrates What Sets a Catholic School Apart Rich discussions and a Christ-centered schedule — complete with prayer, Mass and adoration, along with classic Catholic hymns are hallmarks of a St. Jerome education. And computers are rarely used.