New President Named At Saint Viator High School In Arlington Heights

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL —Ryan Aiello, who brings an experience of being in education for the past 20 years, has been appointed the new president of Saint Viator High School in Arlington Heights. The school's board of governors made the announcement Monday.

"I have confidence that Ryan, together with the other administrators, faculty and parents of Saint Viator and with the Board of Trustees, will build on the school's charism of academic excellence coupled with the ‘lively and enlightened faith’ that was so prized by the founder of the Viatorians, Fr. Louis Querbes," Very Rev. Mark R. Francis, C.S.V., provincial superior of the clerics of St. Viator and chair of the board of governors, said in a statement from the school.

According to officials, Aiello's will begin in the role on July 1, and will spend the next several months "working closely" with Rev. Thomas von Behren, C.S.V., Saint Viator's chief administrator, to facilitate a "smooth transition".

Aiello will be introduced to the school as part of the annual fundraiser, "Night of the Lion," on April 13.

The school said the announcement follows a national search conducted by Educational Directions, a "leading" national search firm. The search was also assisted by a committee, members of the Board, alumni, parents, faculty and other key stakeholders.

During his career, Aiello has served as an educator, coach and administrator across all levels of academia. In his most recent role ,as principal at Eastside Catholic School in the suburbs of Seattle, Washington, Aiello served in partnership with the president acting in the following areas: admissions, development, marketing, finance, planning and governance, according to Saint Viator.

"I feel so blessed to be joining the outstanding, faith-filled Catholic community at Saint Viator High School as the next president," Aiello said. "From the moment I first stepped foot on campus, I could feel the school’s deep commitment to developing students in mind, character and spirit. I look forward to partnering with our amazing students, faculty, staff, alumni and families to continue to honor the Viatorian charism and tradition, and to propel innovation and growth in the years to come."