Xavier Names Lynn Holverson as Next Principal

We are very excited to announce the hire of Lynn Holverson as Xavier High School's next principal! Mrs. Holverson currently serves as principal of All Saints Catholic Elementary School in Cedar Rapids. She will succeed Angela Olson as Xavier’s fourth principal. Ms. Olson will be moving on next school year to serve as Head of School at Iowa City Regina. 

Mrs. Holverson has worked in education for 17 years, 13 of which have been within Catholic schools. She earned her Master of Science in Education from Western Illinois University in 2003 and a Master of Science in Educational Leadership with a Catholic School Leader Certification from Creighton University in 2021.   

Before coming to Xavier, Holverson served as a teacher and administrator at All Saints Elementary School. She was a teacher at All Saints Elementary from 2010 through 2021, when she was named the school’s principal. During her time as principal at All Saints, Holverson was instrumental in developing a stronger Catholic identity within the school. She also helped organize and lead All Saints’ strategic planning committee in addition to serving on other Catholic school community planning committees.

“To say our interview committee was thoroughly impressed with Lynn would be an understatement,” states Xavier High School president, Chris McCarville. “What stood out immediately is not only Lynn’s love for the Catholic Church, but her desire to help the Church grow within our students, faculty and staff at Xavier High School. Furthermore, not only am I confident in Lynn’s ability to maintain Xavier’s strong academic reputation, she clearly expressed her desire to see this grow through expanded course offerings and opportunities for students. I can’t tell you how excited I am to work with Lynn as our school’s fourth principal. With Xavier approaching a milestone of 25 years since opening, I believe even better days are still to come for our school. May the Holy Spirit especially be upon Lynn and guide her as she begins this new role.”

Lynn and her husband, Todd, have been married 26 years and together they have two children, both of whom are Xavier High School alumni and attended Xavier Catholic Schools from elementary through high school: Ethan (X16) and Lauren (X22). The Holversons have been members of All Saints Catholic Parish for more than 16 years.

“It is truly an honor to be named principal of Xavier High School,” states Mrs. Holverson. “I am excited to work with the Xavier students, parents, teachers, staff, and community to continue seeking out new and exciting opportunities for growth, while first and foremost keeping the focus on building our Catholic faith.”

Mrs. Holverson will assume her duties at Xavier effective on July 1, 2023, which also coincides with Xavier celebrating its 25th anniversary this coming fall.

“We are embarking upon an exciting milestone in Xavier’s history – in my role as principal I look forward to helping continue the rich history of Xavier that began 25 years ago and walk that journey with all of you as we move into the next 25 years,” remarks Mrs. Holverson. “As I prepare for this transition, I am eager to see many familiar faces and meet new ones during the upcoming school year and beyond.”

As principal, Holverson will report to Xavier High School president, Chris McCarville. Opportunities for Xavier families to meet Principal Holverson will be held closer to the start of the 2023-2024 school year and will be communicated accordingly once event details are finalized. 

A search to fill the All Saints Elementary principal position will begin immediately.