This year, Mrs. Cheryl Malcousu will be retiring from Brooklyn Jesuit Prep after 31 years of service in education and 13 years at Brooklyn Jesuit Prep. During this time, Cheryl has served in many roles as an educator, including becoming the founding principal of Lourdes Academy in Brooklyn, which is now Cristo Rey Brooklyn. Since coming to BJP, she has been a teacher, recruiter, and mentor to many. The impact Cheryl has had on countless students, teachers, and families is immeasurable, and her commitment to Jesuit education is second to none.
At our recent gala in May, Cheryl was awarded the inaugural Inés Pascual Award by Ms. Sara Shannon. Inés Pascual was a confidant and caregiver to St. Ignatius, and Cheryl has displayed these same virtues to the entire BJP community over the past 11 years. We invite you to click here to read Sara's reflection on Cheryl.
Cheryl wanted to remind our students of the following sentiments: "As you embark on this academic year, remember that every challenge you face is an opportunity for growth. At Brooklyn Jesuit Prep, you are part of a community that values hard work, compassion, and integrity. Embrace your studies with
enthusiasm, support each other, and strive to be the best version of yourselves. Together, we can achieve great things!"
While we will miss Cheryl immensely, we wish her the very best as she enters this new chapter in her life.
