Leadership
Principal Jeffrey Danilak
It is both an honor and a privilege to join St. Joseph Notre Dame High School as your next Principal. Even before my first day on campus, one thing became abundantly clear: SJND is far more than a school. It is a community built on faith, relationships, and a shared commitment to helping young people discover who they are called to become. Jeff Danilak
Empowering Excellence: Deepening Our Investment in A Quality SJND Education
We are proud to announce major initiatives focused heavily on advanced academic pathways and superior learning experiences. .
By dramatically expanding our faculty recruitment and professional development, we ensure our students are fully engaged and learn from our first-rate educators. Our curriculum is growing to offer expanded dual enrollment, advanced academic tracks, and innovative pathways across the humanities, sciences, and engineering. From our classrooms to our co-curricular programs, we are building an extraordinary learning environment that integrates deep faith with rigorous intellect.
Board of Trustees
Zach George, Chair
Product Manager
Demandbase
Kate Eberhard McCaffrey '97
Real Estate Agent, Compass
Alameda, CA
Chris Schumb
Attorney and Lead Counsel
Goodwill, Silicon Valley
Joann Guitarte
Chief Executive Officer
Alameda, California
Chris Seiwald
Former Founder of Perforce Software
Alameda, CA
Kevin Kelly
Emerald Packaging CEO
Union City, CA
Danielle Colvert
Principal, Saint Joseph Elementary School
Joe Walthers
Sr. VP of Finance
Predicine Inc.
Jeffrey Danilak
Ex officio Member
Principal, Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School
Fr. Mario Rizzo
Ex officio Member
Pastor, Saint Joseph Community
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Introducing Our New Employees for the 2026–27 Academic Year!
We’re excited to welcome new team members to SJND for the upcoming school year. Each of them brings unique experience, education, and skills that will be valuable additions to our community.
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SJND Celebrates the Class of 2026 at Its 144th Commencement Exercises
On May 31, 2026, Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School proudly celebrated its 144th Commencement Exercises, honoring the 95 members of the Class of 2026 as they completed their high school journey and prepared to embark on new adventures.
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Thank you, Shea Family Charities
At Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School, we are deeply grateful for the incredible generosity of the Shea Family Charities. Through the SHEA Grant, our campus has been transformed, strengthening both our facilities and our Catholic mission of faith, knowledge, and service.
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Celebrating the Class of 2025: SJND’s 143rd Commencement Exercises
On May 31, 2025, Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School proudly celebrated its 143rd Commencement Exercises, honoring the 82 members of the Class of 2025 for their achievements, perseverance, and spirit of community.
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Father Steve Kim’s Thoughts on His High School Experience, Inspirations, and the SJND community
Looking back at his time in high school, and reflecting on what helped him, he states, “Try to enjoy every moment, don’t get involved in drama and trouble, don’t sweat the small things, and most of all, be kind.”
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St. Joseph Notre Dame's principal pastor Father Steve Kim isn't slowing down.
Small school, big impact: St. Joseph Notre Dame's principal pastor isn't slowing down.
Via The Catholic Voice