Holy Cross names Humphreys new principal

Holy Cross School has named Brad Humphreys as principal for the 2025-26 academic year. He will assume his new position on July 1.

 Humphreys will join Holy Cross School after serving as the upper school principal at Oak Forest Academy in Amite, Louisiana.

Humphreys holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Louisiana State University and a master’s degree in educational administration from the University of New Orleans.

“My passion for teaching began in a small parochial school in which most of the students would become the first in their families to attend college,” Humphreys said of his 27 years in the field of education. “While I pushed my kids hard, it was done within an environment of humor and respect, as I watched them overcome their fears and rise to the challenge.

“Seeing them develop confidence and self-motivation propelled me to further my own education to advance into administrative roles, where I could have a more profound impact on the student body at large.”

Humphreys has worked in both elementary and secondary schools as a teacher, athletic director and administrator. Before coming to Holy Cross, Humphreys served at Archbishop Hannan High School, Pope John Paul II High School, Kehoe-France Northshore and Oak Forest Academy.

“We are pleased to welcome Brad Humphreys to Holy Cross School, not only for the experience that he brings, but also for his dedication and commitment to educating the young people of our community,” said John Serio, assistant to the president for school operations. “With him, he brings discipline and a high standard of academic excellence that our students and their families will be well served.”