INDEPENDENCE MISSION SCHOOLS
Stephen Janczewski is a seasoned educational leader currently serving as the Director of School Leadership at Independence Mission Schools since June 2021. Prior to this, Stephen was the Principal at Saint Malachy Catholic School from May 2015 to September 2023, where significant cultural and instructional shifts were implemented to enhance learning time, student attendance, and reduce incidents. Stephen also held the position of Principal at Seton Education Partners from 2013 to 2016 and served as Assistant Principal and President at The DePaul Catholic School from September 2007 to May 2015, achieving substantial growth in both student enrollment and faculty size while securing over $800,000 in annual development efforts. Additionally, Stephen was a resident in the 2013-14 cohort of the PhillyPLUS principal certification program, which aims to prepare accomplished educators for leadership roles. Stephen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a focus on Peace and Justice Studies from Fordham University and attended the University of Pennsylvania for further education.