Principal’s Welcome

Welcome to Saint Ann Catholic School!

It is a blessing and a privilege to serve as Principal of Saint Ann Catholic School, a community deeply rooted in faith, strengthened by family, and committed to the formation of the whole child.

My own vocation in Catholic education began with my upbringing in the Archdiocese of Detroit. I am a graduate of Detroit St. Matthew Grade School and Bishop Gallagher High School and earned both my undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Detroit Mercy. Over the course of my career, I have been blessed to serve Catholic schools in the Archdioceses of Detroit and Washington, D.C., and now the Diocese of Arlington as both a teacher and principal. My wife, Aliya, and I are blessed with three children and a grandson, and family remains at the heart of my own life and vocation.

What makes Saint Ann so special is the partnership among our parish, school, and families. Our dedicated faculty and staff work each day to nurture our students in mind, body, and soul. Guided by the Gospel teachings of Jesus, we challenge students to achieve personal excellence while inspiring them to use their God-given gifts in love and service to others.

This year, we are especially grateful to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Saint Ann Catholic School. For generations, families have entrusted their children to Saint Ann for an education grounded in faith, academic excellence, and a genuine sense of community. As we honor that rich legacy, we also look forward with great hope to the generations still to come.

To our current families, thank you for the trust you place in us and for the many ways you contribute to our school community. To prospective families, I invite you to visit Saint Ann and experience what makes our school such a special place. Here, students are known, loved, challenged, and encouraged to become the people God has called them to be.

Together, we continue our mission to believe, achieve, and inspire, forming students who are rooted in faith, prepared for the future, and called to make a difference in the world through love and service.

Respectfully,

Anthony G. Sahadi
Principal
Saint Ann Catholic School