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  Andy Burghdorf '00 

  President

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  Andy Burghdorf ’00 serves as President of St. Francis High School, where he leads the school in advancing its mission of forming young men in the balanced pursuit of excellence and goodness within the Capuchin Franciscan tradition.
  
  Andy’s journey began in Kijabe, Kenya, where he spent his early childhood as the son of missionary parents serving as teachers at a boarding school. After returning to the United States, he continued his education in public schools until enrolling at St. Francis High School—a decision that would profoundly shape his life. At St. Francis, Andy thrived as a student-athlete, campus minister, and service leader. During his senior year, he entered the Catholic Church, discovering a personal relationship with Jesus Christ through the Capuchin Franciscan tradition that continues to guide his leadership.
  
  Following graduation in 2000, Andy attended the United States Air Force Academy as a recruited soccer player. Commissioned as an intelligence officer in 2004, he served in support of global counterterrorism operations, deploying worldwide. After returning to the United States in 2010 with his wife, Jennifer, Andy spent a brief time in the corporate sector before discerning a call back to St. Francis.
  
  Since rejoining the school in 2011, Andy has served in multiple leadership roles across Marketing and Public Relations, Admissions, and Operations. In July 2025, he was named the first lay President in the school’s history. In this role, he works closely with faculty, staff, families, and alumni to ensure that St. Francis continues to provide a transformative educational experience rooted in the well-rounded development of the whole person.
  
  Andy also continues to serve as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force as an Admissions Liaison Officer for the U.S. Air Force Academy, mentoring prospective cadets as they pursue lives of leadership and service.
  
  At the heart of Andy’s life is his family. His greatest vocation is being a loving husband to his wife, Jennifer, and a supportive father to their sons, Ben and Sam. His family grounds and inspires him, keeping his leadership rooted in joy and humility. Together, they love their community and strive to “bloom where they are planted,” finding their greatest joy in time spent together—whether traveling, running, hiking, or simply sharing a good meal.
  

   

   
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  Tracy Traver 

  Principal / English Instructor

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  Tracy Traver serves as Principal of St. Francis High School, where she leads the school’s academic program and partners with faculty, staff, students, and families to advance its mission of forming young men in the balanced pursuit of excellence and goodness within the Capuchin Franciscan Catholic tradition.
  
  

  Although Tracy graduated from Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, St. Francis has been woven into the fabric of her life from the very beginning. Her father, Jim Brewer ’65, is an alumnus of the school, as is her brother, Michael Brewer ’00, and her husband, Scott Traver ’97. In many respects, Tracy was raised in the Franciscan tradition, and those formative influences instilled in her a deep appreciation for the school’s emphasis on humility, compassion, service, and the pursuit of goodness over perfection. That lifelong connection fuels her passion for preserving and strengthening the unique character formation that distinguishes a St. Francis education.
  
  

  Tracy’s own educational journey was anything but conventional. As she has often shared, her path included unexpected detours and valuable life experiences that ultimately led her back to higher education with renewed purpose and determination. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English, a Master of Arts in Education, and a Master of Arts in Catholic School Administration from Loyola Marymount University. Her journey reinforced a conviction that remains central to her leadership today: success is rarely a straight line, and every student deserves adults who believe in their potential and encourage them to persevere through challenges.
  
  

  Before becoming Principal, Tracy spent many years in the English classroom, inspiring students to become thoughtful readers, confident writers, and critical thinkers. Her experience as an educator continues to shape her leadership philosophy, emphasizing meaningful relationships, academic excellence, and the belief that young men thrive when they are known, challenged, and supported.
  
  

  As Principal, Tracy is committed to fostering a culture where every student can flourish intellectually, spiritually, and personally. She believes that the Franciscan tradition calls educators to form not only capable scholars but also men of integrity, empathy, humility, and service. Through close partnerships with faculty and families, she works to ensure that every student leaves St. Francis prepared to lead a life of purpose and make a positive impact on the world.
  
  

  Tracy and Scott are proud residents of Altadena, where they are raising their two children, James and Colleen. Outside of school, Tracy enjoys spending time with her family, cheering on the Los Angeles Dodgers, and vacationing in her happy place—Lake Tahoe. She considers it a profound privilege to serve a community that has shaped generations of her own family and remains deeply committed to helping the next generation of Golden Knights discover their God-given gifts to become men of excellence and goodness.