by Rev. John G. McDonald, Director of Catholic Education and Lifelong Formation
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School welcomes Ms. Chandra Farrier as its new principal. Ms. Farrier was born and raised in Mobile, Alabama and attended St. James Elementary, McGill-Toolen High School, and Springhill College, all in the same city. Ms. Farrier attributes her passion for Catholic education to her lifelong experience of being a student in Catholic schools.
Ms. Farrier earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in elementary education from Springhill College, and her degree in administration and supervision from the University of South Alabama. She worked for the Mobile County Public School System for 11 years as both a classroom teacher and administrator. In 2007, Ms. Farrier was hired as an administrator at Holy Family Elementary School and later became the principal at Holy Family. Ms. Farrier has a strong background in literacy education and has served on many diocesan advisory committees including the principals advisory committee, the system-wide SACS accreditation committee, and the curriculum development committee.
Ms. Farrier says, “Catholic schools provide strong spiritual and academic foundations, and are a safe place for children to learn. As the new principal of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School, I want to offer an environment where the students can discuss and live out the values upon which their education is based.” Regarding the Our Lady of Fatima Community, Ms. Farrier says she “is ready to continue the tradition of excellence at Our Lady of Fatima, knowing that together as a community centered on Christ, we will meet all the goals we have for our children.”
Despite her busy career as principal, Ms. Farrier also finds the time to enjoy outside activities such as fishing and swimming. As a Gulf Coast native, she loves the beach and her adorable Chihuahua, Pumpkin.
