The Freshman Advisory

Brophy’s Freshman Advisory Program is designed to foster a successful transition for each freshman in all aspects of Brophy life: academic, co-curricular, social and spiritual. Each advisor will be charged with a small group of freshmen for whom his/her primary responsibility is cura personalis. This Latin phrase literally translates to “care of the person” and is a hallmark of Jesuit education. Advisors will meet with freshmen individually and during monthly cohort meetings. These cohort meetings will foster a sense of community among the freshmen as well as provide a forum for the advisor to engage the freshmen in programming that will aid in their transition.

The freshman advisor is also responsible for triangulating conversation among each freshman, his parents and the school. The advisor will initiate these conversations if a student exhibits signs that intervention is necessary (particularly in the area of academic struggles). Additionally, the advisor is the primary contact for parents and freshmen if they have questions or concerns about any aspect of the high school experience. The advisor will provide appropriate intervention or connect the student or parent to the appropriate resource at Brophy or in the community.

The Freshman Advisors

Mr. Jon Shores – Freshman Advisory Chair, Freshman Advisor and Religious Studies Department
Ms. Dominika Deline – Freshman Advisor and Religious Studies Department
Mr. Scott Heideman – Freshman Advisor and Physical Education Department
Mr. Pat Higgins – Freshman Advisor and World Languages Department
Mr. José Leyba ’94 – Freshman Advisor and World Languages Department
Mr. Jonathan Londoño ’10 – Freshman Advisor and Office of Equity and Inclusion
Mr. José Mendoza ’88 – Freshman Advisor and World Languages Department
Mr. Tony Oldani – Freshman Advisor and Social Studies Department
Mr. Steven Schillig ’15 – Freshman Advisor and Office of Faith and Justice
Ms. Deena Sellers – Freshman Advisor and Office of Equity and Inclusion

Freshman Advisors