Mike Gardner

Head of House and School Counselor @Boston College High School

Boston, MA, US

The Head of House is an Ignatian educator, fully aware of the symbiotic relationship that exists between pastoral care and learning and the centrality of cura personalis. Leadership of a house involves the formation and nurturing of a community based on the Christian values of love, compassion, justice and faith. It is expected that students feel a sense of belonging, safe and ‘at home’ at all times in the environs of the house, as they deepen their experiences through reflection in the Ignatian tradition. The Head of House is the key leader of this process.As the leader of a particular house, the Head of House has responsibility for the efficient operation and team leadership of that house and will be supported directly by house Advisors, the Dean of Students, and the Vice-Principal of Students. By knowing their students and developing strong relationships, Heads of House will help students discern their special talents, rejoice in them, develop them and put them at the service of others in a community of faith on a journey towards God.\"

Boston College

Masters of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction; Elementary Education and Human Development

Boston College

Masters of Arts, Counseling Psychology

Boston College

BA, Elementary Education

Boston College

Certificate, Social Justice Leadership

Boston College

Certificate in Theology and Ministry, Theology/Theological Studies