By SALINA POST
The Salina Catholic Diocese announced today the hiring of Tym Bonilla as the new principal for St. Mary's Grade School.
A native Kansan and a graduate of Sacred Heart Jr./Sr. High School in Salina, Bonilla has been involved in education for nearly three decades and is a life-long Catholic, the diocese reported.
Bonilla began his career in the United States Marine Corps. Upon leaving the Marines, Bonilla entered the world of education. He has a variety of experience, including roles as coach, teacher, assistant principal and principal across both public and private sectors and at all levels of primary and secondary education (elementary, middle and high schools), the diocese noted.
As the new principal of St. Mary Grade School, Bonilla will seek to serve the staff, students and families in both educational and religious formation. His strong interpersonal skills and deep faith will serve as tremendous assets to the school community, the diocese noted in a news release.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Tym Bonilla to our St. Mary’s Grade School team. Tym is a proven leader in education and a great model of faith and service to the Salina community. Working alongside Tym in different capacities over the years has brought me great joy. I know that he will bring the staff, students and families of St. Mary’s great joy as well,” said Superintendent of Catholic Schools Geoff Andrews.