Holy Cross Academy
(PreK-8th)
Forming Saints, Scholars, and Leaders
Meet the Team
Dr. Stephen Fry
Favorites
-Watching football (Steeler's fan)
-Weight lifting
-Fishing
-Traveling
-Supporting my kids endeavors
Dr. Fry - Principal
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Like NBA superstars Lebron James and Stephen Curry, I'm just a kid from Akron, Ohio. I was born in Akron and grew up in the tiny village of Mogadore (go Wildcats!). I was raised by my awesome parents, Glen and Linda, and have an older brother, Mike, and younger sister, Kari. I attended Mogadore Public Schools K-12th grade. In high school, I was a member of the National Junior Honor Society, lettered in football, basketball, and track, and played trombone (very poorly) in the stage band.
I majored in history and gained my teacher certification from Hiram College, a small, liberal arts college in Ohio. Hiram's enrollment was 850 students at that time which was a great fit for me coming from a high school graduating class of 52 students. I lettered in football all four years and was involved with the Big Brothers, Big Sisters program. The highlight of my college years was meeting my amazing, beautiful, smart, talented, wife, Mindi during the last semester of my senior year.
While Mindi is a cradle Catholic, I grew up without Faith in my life. I felt a longing for the Faith since my first time praying the Our Father (I knew none of the words) with my teammates before my first football game as a high school freshman. I started regularly attending Mass with Mindi and we were married (I married way, way up!) in the Catholic Faith on July 3, 1999. During our marriage, I went through the RCIA program and officially became Catholic. Mindi and I have raised our children, Xander (21), Helena (18), and Troy (14), to embrace their Faith and put Christ at the center of their lives.
Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work in public, independent, and Catholic schools. I taught and coached middle school for five years before having the chance to become a principal. I even had the fortune to met NBA legend Chris Paul's JV basketball coach in Winston-Salem, NC. I was a middle school principal for 11 years in independent schools before serving as a Pre-K - 8th grade Catholic school principal for the past 12 years. Through my career, I returned to school to earn a master's in educational leadership from the University of South Carolina and an educational doctorate from Vanderbilt University in educational leadership and policy.
The opportunity to help lead such a rich Faith community in a vibrant parish drew me to Holy Cross Academy in 2019. I feel blessed to work with the dedicated group of educators who work so hard to help our students walk in the footsteps of Christ. I'm the proud parent of two Holy Cross Academy alumni. I feel fortunate to be part of such a school community that is so welcoming and helps news students and their parents feel part of the HCA Family.
Forming Saints, Scholars, and Leaders Since 1998
Angie Tomayko
Favorites
- Being outside
- Photography
- Gardening
- Bike riding
- Going to the beach
Angie Tomayko - Assistant Principal
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I am so blessed to have been a part of the St. Mary/Holy Cross community for the past 23 years in many roles! This is my fourth year as assistant principal at Holy Cross. It’s been quite a journey to get here, but I know this is what God is calling me to do and I absolutely love working with our teachers, students and families.
I met my husband at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where I received a degree in Business Management. I spent the next 20 years as his partner and part time of ice manager for his construction company, while working on a full time career in Property Management. During that time, we built our home and our family and have had an amazing 35 years together.
I worked for 12 years in Property Management before transitioning to teaching when our children were ready for school. After several years as a teacher’s assistant, I obtained a VCEA license and taught technology at Holy Cross for 12 years. When the AP position opened up, it seemed like a natural progression to draw on my management experience and apply that to education. I earned my M.Ed. in Education Administration in 2021, 36 years after my bachelor’s degree. It’s true that you’re never too old to learn and grow!
Being a mom is by far the most rewarding role in my life. I have three adult daughters, who all went through Holy Cross Academy and Mountain View High School. Their passion and talent for soccer, from the time they were toddlers through college, gave our family precious time together and wonderful memories of trips across the US and around the world. Watching them grow into compassionate, successful young women has been so rewarding. We have had many exciting adventures over the years and are looking forward to everything yet to come.