Message from the President
Welcome to St. Agnes Academy–St. Dominic School,
Called to be Christ's light, we are dedicated to forming students who grow in faith, pursue excellence, and live lives of purpose and service.
As President of St. Agnes Academy–St. Dominic School, I invite you to discover what makes SAA-SDS exceptional. Rooted in the Dominican tradition, we are committed to forming young women and men who are intellectually curious, spiritually grounded, and confidently prepared to lead with wisdom, compassion, and purpose in an ever-changing world. Guided by the pillars of Prayer, Study, Community, and Service, we prepare our students not only for success in college and career, but for lives of meaningful leadership and lasting impact.
I came to Memphis inspired by the extraordinary legacy of this school and energized by the opportunities that lie ahead. I believe deeply in the transformative power of Catholic education and in the unique abilities of a faith-centered, single-gender environment.
I am not simply the President of this wonderful institution, I am also a parent. My husband Art, our six children, and I are proud to call Memphis home. Three of our children walk these halls in the Classes of 2031, 2035, and 2037. My investment in SAA–SDS is not simply professional. It is personal. It is familial. It is, in every sense, a matter of faith and a matter of the heart.
Whether you are a current family, a proud alumna, or encountering this community for the very first time, Welcome! What defines this school cannot be fully captured in words. It must be experienced.
Through the faith that anchors us, the excellence that drives us, and the spirit that has sustained 175 years, St. Agnes Academy–St. Dominic School has formed young women and men who go into the world and make it better.
I invite you to come and see for yourself.
With gratitude and every blessing,
Dr. Shannon Gomez
President, St. Agnes Academy–St. Dominic School