John Philip Pejza

Background

Pejza, John Philip was born on August 5, 1934 in Neshkoro, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Philip Peter and Regina Rosalie (Dombrowski) Pejza.

Education

Bachelor, Villanova University, 1957. Master of Arts, Villanova University, 1961. Master of Secondary School of Science, Villanova University, 1964.

Master of Arts, University San Francisco, 1981. Doctor of Education, University San Diego, 1987.

Career

Teacher, Malvern (Pennsylvania) Prep School, 1961-1963; teacher, St. Augustine High School, San Diego, 1963-1964, 70-75; principal, St. Augustine High School, San Diego, 1983-1988; teacher, assistant principal, Villanova Preparatory School, Ojai, California, 1964-1970; president, Villanova Preparatory School, Ojai, California, since 1988; principal, Center Catholic High School, Modesto, California, 1975-1980; principal, Marian High School, San Diego, 1981-1983. Secondary consultant Diocese of Stockton, California, 1977-1980. Executive secretary province planning commission, Province of St. Augustine, Order of St. Augustine, Los Angeles, 1975-1979.

Member priests' senate Diocese of San Diego, 1983-1985, province director education, since 1994.

Achievements

• John Philip Pejza has been listed as a noteworthy Priest, academic administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors St. Augustine High School, San Diego, since 1994, Ojai chapter American Heart Association, 1994. Member National Catholic Educational Association (regional associate secondary division since 1987), Augustinian Secondary Education Association (executive secretary 1989-1997), Council Advancement and Support of Education, International Radio Club American (president 1977-1979), Rotary (board directors Ojai West 1994-1998, president 1995-1996, district 5240 interact chairman 1996-1999), Phi Delta Kappa.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, photography, genealogy.

Connections

Father:

Philip Peter Pejza

Mother:

Regina Rosalie (Dombrowski) Pejza