“It is a privilege to serve in a community that is so intentional about helping young people grow into faithful, thoughtful, and well-prepared leaders.”
Desiree Cordova serves as Dean of Administration and brings a solutions-oriented, highly technical background to Chesterton Academy of St. Padre Pio.
With 27 years of experience in cybersecurity and a career as a Solutions Architect/Sales Engineer, she has built her expertise around simplifying complex systems, improving operations, and creating efficient, reliable processes that help organizations run well. Her professional background spans enterprise technology, administrative operations, and business development, giving her a practical, strategic approach to both people and systems.
In her new role, Desiree is excited to support the school’s mission by strengthening the administrative foundation behind the scenes so teachers, students, and families can thrive. Parents can expect a leader who is organized, forward-thinking, and committed to clear communication, excellent service, and steady problem-solving. She brings a mindset focused on excellence, accountability, and building systems that serve the whole community.
Desiree was drawn to Chesterton Academy because of its strong Catholic identity, classical approach to education, and commitment to forming the whole person — mind, heart, and soul. She deeply admire the school’s mission to cultivate not only academic excellence, but also virtue, faith, and a love of truth in students.