Educational Leadership
Mr. Lee Pittman brings experienced leadership to St. Ann Catholic School, guiding our institution with a commitment to academic excellence and Catholic identity.
As principal, Mr. Pittman works closely with our licensed professional faculty to maintain high expectations for all students while fostering a safe, nurturing learning environment. His leadership ensures that we continue to establish strong bonds with students and their families.
Under his guidance, St. Ann Catholic School maintains its commitment to educating the whole child, recognizing students' multiple intelligences and varied interests while staying true to our founding principles of inclusion and excellence.
Administrative Vision
Mr. Pittman's administrative approach focuses on maintaining St. Ann's reputation as a culturally diverse school that serves the entire community. He ensures our continued commitment to promoting academic, spiritual, physical, and moral excellence in our structured environment.
His leadership supports our mission of providing quality education where academic excellence and Catholic identity remain priorities, while honoring our heritage as the first all-inclusive school in North Carolina.
School Achievements Under Leadership
Cognia Accreditation
Successfully completed 5-year accreditation review, ensuring rigorous and relevant 21st-century education.
Small Class Excellence
Maintained 11:1 student-teacher ratio with 121 students, ensuring personalized attention for every child.
Military Family Support
Continued strong partnership with military families, with 50% of our students being military dependents.
Academic Programs
Expanded programs to include STEM, band, and choral music while maintaining strong core curriculum.
Educational Philosophy
"Our commitment is to provide each student with the individual attention and quality education they deserve. We honor our motto 'Enter to Learn; Depart to Serve' by preparing students not just academically, but spiritually and morally to make a positive difference in their communities."- Mr. Lee Pittman, Principal
Community Partnership
Mr. Pittman actively works to strengthen the partnership between St. Ann Catholic School, St. Ann Parish, and our broader Fayetteville community. His leadership ensures that our school remains an academic beacon in downtown Fayetteville.
He is particularly committed to maintaining our tradition of serving military families and our role as a welcoming, inclusive institution that embraces students from all backgrounds, races, and religious affiliations.